Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad
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- Опубліковано 21 лют 2022
- The Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad operated between Mineral and Elbe, Washington through the thick forested country just south of Mt Rainier. It showcased a great collection of logging locomotives and rolling stock.
Sadly, the railroad closed in 2020, but you can still get a taste of the Mt. Rainier Scenic here.
This segment is from our program "Northwest Heritage Railways" featuring five tourist lines in Oregon, Washington, and California. It is available on DVD, Hi-Definition Blu-ray, and Digital Download. Visit 7ideaproductions.com.
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I'm really glad they're coming back in a few years. I've wanted to go here for a long time. It would've been a great loss if they shut down permanently.
A few years? They back now
The whistle on #17 is wearing is an Ashton 6 inch 3 chime used on their other steam locomotive #5.
That is a great sounding whistle on that locomotive!
A beautiful train ride. Always a pleasure to watch your productions. Thank You
Great production value and I love the VO.
WOW, What a whistle 👏
What a treat!
My son is special needs and he is overjoyed that the Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad is up and running again! He hopes that real soon or sooner than soon that #17, HK Porter #5, Hiesler #91, Shay #11, Climax #10, and Willamette #2 are all restored to operation and recommends FMW Solutions for help in the restorations. He also hopes the alco rsd1 is restored to operation as well.
I am so ready to ride this later on this summer!
Nice 🚂❤️😎👍👍👍👍👍
Awesome!
Had some fond memories here. Gonna miss this place.
It’ll be back soon..
Man, I hope so.
@@peytonboyd8829 any creditable news on the matter?
@@Traingamer5 they are simply just waiting for new ownership. That’s how I understood it after speaking with the guys there.
@@peytonboyd8829 yeah that’s pretty much what I figured nothing has happened in the past few years
If anyone is wondering they’re are efforts to bring back the line and start running from Eatonville again more info on their website
Update: The railroad is back open!
Very cool video of the Scenic Railroad, We enjoyed watching.
Sadly, American Heritage got in trouble with the IRS and had various problems that depend on who you ask. Either way, it's all still and silent now. Such a shame as this was a great train ride with lots of great power and rolling stock. I miss going there to ride it
Yeah it really pissed me off when they closed, since ive never been and i really wanted to go
It was the COVID-19 pandemic that forced the railroad to close down.
@@andrewcrumb8027it's back now
Good news! The Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad is up and running again! Just recently Polson Lumber Company 2-8-2 #70 pulled a 4 coach excursion between Elbe and Mineral.
I keep hearing rumors that, since they became a for-profit operation back in 2014 or so, that they’ve accrued a considerable amount of debt and if they can’t find a buyer and resume operations soon; the railroad will be dissolved and all their locomotives and rolling stock will be auctioned off to settle the debt.
I hadn't heard that but I'm, NOT saying you're wrong. Anything is possible. It's be terrible to lose this operation and all the great equipment they have/had...
Good news! The Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad is up and running again! Just recently Polson Lumber Company 2-8-2 #70 pulled a 4 coach excursion between Elbe and Mineral.
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Yes, the railroad was closed down because of the COVID-19 pandemic. What will happen to the locomotives that worked there?
There is news that its going to be opened back up again
I went to Mount Rainier on Independence Day 2022. Going there and back to our hotel I passed through Elbe WA. The tracks and crossings are just sitting there collecting dust because covid permanently closed the railroad. Very sad. The tracks run right next to the mountain road for a little bit. Would’ve loved to ride it at some point in my life. Washington state in the summer is beautiful. Very long daylight hours so you can do a lot every day. It doesn’t get fully dark there in the summertime until about 10:15 PM.
Boy is there news for you! Starting this year you will have your chance to ride it!
@@Will-train I brought the idea to my mom about taking a vacation in summer 2024 to Seattle. It's a beautiful city and it doesn't get crazy hot in the summer months. Now that the railroad reopened, it is for sure on my bucket list to ride it!!
Could I possibly use this footage for a documentary I’m planning on making about the railroad all works will be credited
Does Mt. Rainier Scenic still run from Elbe to Eatonville? I know that they did used to do it on a daily basis.
They used to, but not anymore. Three years ago, American Heritage Railways closed down the Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad because of the COVID-19 pandemic. I'm worried about the locomotives that worked on that line. What's going to happen to them?
@@andrewcrumb8027 Thanks for the info! Currently, there are no plans on what to do about the locomotives and the rolling stock. They are sitting inside the engine sheds and yard tracks at Mineral. However, there has been some rumors about the Northwest Railway Museum (in Snoqualmie) purchasing the locomotives and its rolling stock. Although, I do prefer if all the locomotives and rolling stock stays as is since it's been its home for 30+ years. I do hope though that the railroad opens back up. It is currently still looking for a new owner to acquire it.
@@andrewcrumb8027Good news! The Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad is up and running again! Just recently Polson Lumber Company 2-8-2 #70 pulled a 4 coach excursion between Elbe and Mineral.
Show off 👍🚂🚂🚂❤️white smoke 💨 🚰 🛎🛎👂🙏👍❤️
How does this locomotive operate without a tender car?
My special needs son say that #17 is what is known as a "tank engine" which is a steam locomotive 🚂 that carries its fuel and water 💧receptacles in its own frame.
Whats happened to the equipment and locomotives ?
They are still safe in storage. They are planning on returning at some point.
😁Hey. Can I please use some of your footage in my films? I will credit you for it.
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@@7ideaproductions Thanks. I will. Since I've asked you.
Really could do with much less whistle and bell so we can hear the engine work. I mean, really.
That first car...
Why. Just why is there a home air conditioning unit on the roof? That's literally like the redneck window ac unit hanging off a car window.
It was acquired that way from a previous railroad