I remember back in the 90's and enjoyed a short ride with my dad on the no.9. There was just enough track for a short run. It was fired up that day, what could have been Father's Day. It had been down at the train show in Sacramento Cal. earlier that year. The whistle was very loud. I wonder if the local college would be a good partner for mechanical trade classes getting experience rebuilding the engines.
Nice footage and information, Mike. About 1:41, it looks like part of the frame to the left of Shay #1 boiler. There are also quite a few pieces of logging equipment from different eras, scattered around in the background of your shots, equally deserving of a little TLC and display. Cool stuff. Thanks for sharing with us.🙃🚂
That for sure is the frame of the #1. Here's a photograph that you can click to zoom into, to see part of the frame, on the left side. www.flickr.com/photos/132013468@N05/51397208197/in/album-72157719720022143/
....and a year later, in July 2022, here is the view of the #1 in that shed: www.flickr.com/photos/132013468@N05/52247832919/in/album-72177720300899813/
@@LowLightMike When the frame is all stripped down, it kind-of looks a little bit light-weight for the task! But I have a manufacturer's parts book on Heisler locos that shows some spindly-looking frames as well. Go figure. Wouldn't it be cool to work on a restoration like that?
@@LowLightMike Mike, these photos are excellent, as are the ones in the first link. As a RR enthusiast, mfg. engineer, and hobbiest, I greatly appreciate this treasure trove. Hours of fun!🤗 Thank you.
I waited 44 years between visits, and that was way too long of a gap. I think you'll like. There are lots of items and buildings to explore. I was just focused on the train stuff, and I know that I ignored and missed many other interesting things. So I need another "non-camera" simple visit, soon.
I remember back in the 90's and enjoyed a short ride with my dad on the no.9. There was just enough track for a short run. It was fired up that day, what could have been Father's Day. It had been down at the train show in Sacramento Cal. earlier that year. The whistle was very loud. I wonder if the local college would be a good partner for mechanical trade classes getting experience rebuilding the engines.
That's a great experience, about riding on the #9 Climax.
Nice footage and information, Mike. About 1:41, it looks like part of the frame to the left of Shay #1 boiler. There are also quite a few pieces of logging equipment from different eras, scattered around in the background of your shots, equally deserving of a little TLC and display. Cool stuff. Thanks for sharing with us.🙃🚂
That for sure is the frame of the #1. Here's a photograph that you can click to zoom into, to see part of the frame, on the left side.
www.flickr.com/photos/132013468@N05/51397208197/in/album-72157719720022143/
....and a year later, in July 2022, here is the view of the #1 in that shed:
www.flickr.com/photos/132013468@N05/52247832919/in/album-72177720300899813/
@@LowLightMike When the frame is all stripped down, it kind-of looks a little bit light-weight for the task! But I have a manufacturer's parts book on Heisler locos that shows some spindly-looking frames as well. Go figure. Wouldn't it be cool to work on a restoration like that?
@@LowLightMike Mike, these photos are excellent, as are the ones in the first link. As a RR enthusiast, mfg. engineer, and hobbiest, I greatly appreciate this treasure trove. Hours of fun!🤗 Thank you.
@@locolorenzo Thanks for the thanks :)
Thanks Mike! This will make my first trip to the Forestry Center much more interesting. It's been on my list for quite a while. Mike in Crofton.
I waited 44 years between visits, and that was way too long of a gap. I think you'll like. There are lots of items and buildings to explore. I was just focused on the train stuff, and I know that I ignored and missed many other interesting things. So I need another "non-camera" simple visit, soon.
they’ve added a bit more since I was last there. I really enjoyed learning all of this interesting history!
Thanks :)