4th Week of October 2024 Railfan Updates and Announcements

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  • Опубліковано 22 гру 2024

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  • @christianromo8444
    @christianromo8444 Місяць тому +1

    Can't wait to see them return to operation.

  • @yeoldeseawitch
    @yeoldeseawitch Місяць тому +6

    0:07 imo, the greatest boxcar paintscheme of all time

    • @TranscontinentalRailfan
      @TranscontinentalRailfan  Місяць тому +2

      @@yeoldeseawitch Definitely one of the most well known schemes that for sure.

    • @richhood9934
      @richhood9934 Місяць тому

      ​@@TranscontinentalRailfan Well-known mostly because of Lionel and their line of State of Maine boxcars. I never even knew the road name of those cars until recently, because the most prominent lettering only says "State of Maine" and I know there isn't a State of Maine Railroad. But now I know that those cars were owned by the Bangor and Aroostook

  • @kyletroknya2419
    @kyletroknya2419 Місяць тому +4

    I like the news about the climax engine. 🚂

    • @TranscontinentalRailfan
      @TranscontinentalRailfan  Місяць тому +2

      Me too! Not a lot of them are preserved, but seeing few of them either returned or will return to operation makes them more valuable!

    • @richhood9934
      @richhood9934 Місяць тому

      And good to see her being an ambassador for her owner. ...and also for her "species", the Climax. Though I must say that engine looks more like a steam tram than a Climax. The youngsters would probably be more inclined to compare it to Toby than to Ferdinand at any rate, lol!

    • @kyletroknya2419
      @kyletroknya2419 Місяць тому

      @@richhood9934 There should be more Williamettes restored to operation because they are said to be more reliable than Shay locomotives due to their value gear

  • @RailfanIan1225
    @RailfanIan1225 Місяць тому +4

    There was also just a hint at 614 being restored!

    • @TranscontinentalRailfan
      @TranscontinentalRailfan  Місяць тому +2

      @@RailfanIan1225 I saw something about it on Facebook about a month ago, when 614 recently had its front pilot and cylinders painted black.

    • @rsconover7957
      @rsconover7957 Місяць тому

      @@RailfanIan1225 where’d you find it at?

    • @TranscontinentalRailfan
      @TranscontinentalRailfan  Місяць тому

      “C&O fans” Facebook group

    • @richhood9934
      @richhood9934 Місяць тому

      ​@@TranscontinentalRailfan and several other Facebook groups besides

    • @pacificnorthwestandsouther703
      @pacificnorthwestandsouther703 Місяць тому

      it was a rumor that it was also gonna be part of the 2026 freedom train

  • @railfanjordan8141
    @railfanjordan8141 Місяць тому +2

    Keeping up with updates on C&O 614. Checked their official page and theyre at 96% before revealing whats happening with the engine

    • @richhood9934
      @richhood9934 Місяць тому

      Still at 96%. Wonder why the delay

    • @TranscontinentalRailfan
      @TranscontinentalRailfan  Місяць тому

      @richhood9934 They never really gave an official announcement date, so it’s basically whenever they think is best.

  • @OfficialSEIC2K6
    @OfficialSEIC2K6 Місяць тому +8

    Yessir. That's a ton of railfan updates and announcements. Hope the Manassas Gap Railroad is completely saved

    • @TranscontinentalRailfan
      @TranscontinentalRailfan  Місяць тому +2

      @@OfficialSEIC2K6 Same here! There is so much potential in it!

    • @TranscontinentalRailfan
      @TranscontinentalRailfan  Місяць тому

      @atsf855sanbernardinocounty85 The Railroading Heritage of Midwest should now focus more on UP 3985 and 5511, before getting something new.

    • @richhood9934
      @richhood9934 Місяць тому

      I agree with you about the Manassas Gap Railroad. That would be a nice place to run 1361 and 614, when, or in 614's case, if, they are restored to operation

  • @rsconover7957
    @rsconover7957 Місяць тому +5

    I wonder if this is where 2926’s road to excursions really starts to shift into high gear

    • @TranscontinentalRailfan
      @TranscontinentalRailfan  Місяць тому +3

      Any support really helps the group prepare for mainline excursions. I have made a few donations towards fully equipping their tool car.

    • @richhood9934
      @richhood9934 Місяць тому +3

      I certainly hope so. I might be going to the Southwest next year, and I'd love to see the 2926 running.

    • @DillianTrainzStudios
      @DillianTrainzStudios Місяць тому +1

      Istg, if 2926 and 3751 do a doubleheader next year at some point, I’m gonna flip the fuck out.

    • @richhood9934
      @richhood9934 Місяць тому

      @@DillianTrainzStudios Seriously. I'm planning on going to the southwest next year and hoping to time a visit to the Grand Canyon Railway for the first Saturday of October with 4960, but if one or both of those engines (3751/2926) put in an appearance there or on Raton Pass at some other time, I'd change things in a heartbeat to see that. I wonder if one or both of those engines could do a residency at the GCRY, the way 611 has done at Strasburg or more recently on the Virginia Scenic Railroad.

  • @lashendawest7509
    @lashendawest7509 Місяць тому +5

    Good morning

  • @SouthernerFloridain2006
    @SouthernerFloridain2006 Місяць тому +3

    I use to live along the Mannassas gap railroad very scenic for tourist railroad

  • @richhood9934
    @richhood9934 Місяць тому +4

    Awesome video. Every time I see those State of Maine boxcars, I always think of Lionel and watching I Love Toy Trains. But I'm glad that that boxcar is being restored.

  • @lashendawest7509
    @lashendawest7509 Місяць тому +7

    Great video update and announcement

  • @jonathancordovaceo
    @jonathancordovaceo Місяць тому

    hello railfans we need help getting the jane maire

  • @ThatOneCometProductions
    @ThatOneCometProductions Місяць тому +3

    yay

  • @clonecommando-cn6bo
    @clonecommando-cn6bo Місяць тому

    Yeah if you can have a recreational trail then you can have a railroad
    What costs more; a 6 lane freeway with extra space and maintenance for 500 miles or quadruple track mainline railroads