UNIQUE APPROACH: How this museum is making it work

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  • Опубліковано 22 гру 2024

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  • @KentuckySteam
    @KentuckySteam 2 місяці тому +79

    Awesome video, Hyce. Thank you for sharing our project and vision on your platform - and for believing in what we do. We hope you’ll come back next year for Whistle Blow 2025! 🚂

    • @Theidiotwhoplaysgames
      @Theidiotwhoplaysgames 2 місяці тому +2

      Kentucky steam will you ever restore Nickel Plate Road by 587

    • @Dallen9
      @Dallen9 2 місяці тому

      I Hope you guys can get your hands on the Greenbreir, Maybe con CSX to restore her, convert her to oil, and run another chessi special. And hopefully one day I can come play for you guys if I ever get my shit together.

    • @chooch1764
      @chooch1764 2 місяці тому

      @@Theidiotwhoplaysgames587 is not owned by Kentucky Steam. It is actually under private ownership, so it’s the private owner who is responsible for 587, not Kentucky Steam.

    • @Theidiotwhoplaysgames
      @Theidiotwhoplaysgames 2 місяці тому

      @@chooch1764 oh my bad

  • @DelayInBlockProductions
    @DelayInBlockProductions 2 місяці тому +38

    Phenomenal overview! Thanks for sharing Kentucky Steam’s vision. This organization’s mission is so much bigger than rEsToRiNg iT aNd RuNnInG iT oN tHe MaInLiNe. If it all comes together, this entire region will be impacted in a huge, positive way that hasn’t been since the last coal boom in the late 80s/early 90s.

  • @colton75
    @colton75 15 днів тому +1

    As someone who lives close by, I can’t wait to get to see this thing in the future

  • @lucaspendley231
    @lucaspendley231 2 місяці тому +29

    So glad I was able to meet you at the whistle blow. Thank you for taking time to just talk for a second.

  • @daAceMaverick
    @daAceMaverick 2 місяці тому +21

    I was actually here a few weeks ago before I left for my deployment once I get home I'm going to go volunteer on restorations

    • @Hyce777
      @Hyce777  2 місяці тому +6

      Awesome dude! Thank you for your service.

    • @daAceMaverick
      @daAceMaverick 2 місяці тому +4

      @Hyce777 your welcome I'm also planning a trip out to see yall at the museum aswell

    • @jasonsobczynski
      @jasonsobczynski 2 місяці тому +2

      Do it!

    • @daAceMaverick
      @daAceMaverick 2 місяці тому +1

      @jasonsobczynski will do I love learning the mechanics behind equipment basically grew up in a automotive shop and enjoy expanding my horizons

  • @FoxIslandRailroadCo
    @FoxIslandRailroadCo 2 місяці тому +7

    Always such a pleasure to hear Jason talk about the big picture stuff too, such an intelligent guy. Huge props to everybody at Kentucky Steam for finding a way to keep these big girls safe.

  • @QuorkQTar
    @QuorkQTar Місяць тому +1

    Interesting approach, fingers crossed! As always, thank you for sharing.

  • @richardbrobeck2384
    @richardbrobeck2384 2 місяці тому +3

    looking forward to more videos on that place !

  • @patricksheary2219
    @patricksheary2219 2 місяці тому +11

    Hi Mark, what a fantastic museum that Jason has helped found. I echo your sentiment Mark, a most brilliant way to raise the needed funds for this important restoration project. Congrats to Jason and crew for getting those grants; OMG they are difficult to write and apply for a major accomplishment for sure! Many thanks to Jason for his great introduction. Professor, as always so many thanks for yet another amazing learning video! I can’t wait to see the upcoming episodes so we all can nerd out. Thanks again and cheers to you both.

  • @PatrickKCompton
    @PatrickKCompton 2 місяці тому +3

    Welcome to KY Hyce, hope you enjoyed your visit! Thanks for spotlighting KY Steam and grab some bourbon to enjoy with whatever you're cooking in the K37 Kitchen. Take care.

    • @Hyce777
      @Hyce777  2 місяці тому +2

      I had a delightful channel member gift me a nice Woodford Reserve Double Oaked and I found myself a bottle of Col. EH Taylor small batch for less than an arm and a leg so... yeah. :D

    • @PatrickKCompton
      @PatrickKCompton 2 місяці тому

      @@Hyce777 That's some good stuff!

  • @buccaneerrailfanning1776
    @buccaneerrailfanning1776 2 місяці тому +12

    Right in my backyard, 30 minutes away from my house in Richmond. Sorry I wasn't able to meet you in Ravenna for the Whistle blow. I recommend the Ravenna Rail Festival if you're ever able to come back!

  • @peregrina7701
    @peregrina7701 2 місяці тому +4

    Thanks for the video! Looking forward to the choochoo nerdery, but so so important to remember that steam trains only occasionally pay for themselves and a nonprofit still needs its balance sheet to balance. sounds like Kentucky Steam are making it happen and I'm excited to see what comes of it.
    Side note: As part of "being the progress," if you have accounting/finance/fundraising skills, those can be volunteered and are often sorely needed. There's a lot to the business side of rail preservation (or UA-cam :) ) that many of us never see. Thanks again!

  • @nickhovey261
    @nickhovey261 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks again for making the trip out, Mr. Macaw! We'll road trip next time. I am just gobsmacked by the response to this video... THANK YOU!!!

  • @averagerpgcharacter
    @averagerpgcharacter 2 місяці тому +5

    So glad I was able to make it out there for the Whistle Blow, great meeting you too!

  • @jcballar100
    @jcballar100 2 місяці тому +2

    So cool I live like 15 miles from here and used to play golf all the time right around the corner at the golf course there

  • @CincinnatiSouthernProductions
    @CincinnatiSouthernProductions 2 місяці тому +2

    It was great to meet you Mark at the
    whistle blow! I’m glad you liked my model of Southern Railway 2716! Give them the beans!

  • @LeviBooker
    @LeviBooker 2 місяці тому +3

    Great to meet you there, Mark! Thanks again for all you do, and helping get the word out about all the potential here!

  • @GraysonTheTrainNut
    @GraysonTheTrainNut 2 місяці тому +1

    Knowing you both on a somewhat personal level through our mutual profession the biggest thing I love about this is if you build it they will come.

  • @NicholasAdkisson1025
    @NicholasAdkisson1025 2 місяці тому +4

    Such an amazing place and organization. Can’t wait to see what it will be like once it’s done. The progress they get done year after year is amazing. It’s always great to see what new things they have every year we come down for the events they host. It was great meeting you in person there Mark it checked an item of my bucket list that I thought would be a while to get done. Hope to see you again when more items get finished.

    • @Hyce777
      @Hyce777  2 місяці тому +4

      I'll be back. I'll never forget your kindness and generosity, my friend!

    • @mikeharazim9272
      @mikeharazim9272 2 місяці тому

      @@Hyce777 Hope you had a chance to visit the WMSR of Cumberland MD.

  • @colton75
    @colton75 15 днів тому

    Love seeing you way out here in the boonies in my home state!

  • @wilfstor3078
    @wilfstor3078 2 місяці тому +3

    7:13 This moment alone was worth the price of admission...

  • @trainnerd25
    @trainnerd25 2 місяці тому +2

    Good to have real businessman in the industry

  • @KPen3750
    @KPen3750 2 місяці тому +3

    A lot of historic ships rent out large spaces on the ship (like the fantail or stern deck) for parties, weddings, ceremonies and things like that because it makes money and keeps funding up for restorations.

    • @davidty2006
      @davidty2006 2 місяці тому

      Or sometimes almost the entire ship is converted.

  • @alexwilliams9900
    @alexwilliams9900 2 місяці тому +2

    Just took my 11 month old the the National Railroad Museum in Greenbay WI. He loved all the levers and values on the BigBoy 4017.

  • @KirbySchroeder
    @KirbySchroeder 2 місяці тому +1

    Literally drove through Irvine 2 hours ago and then I get home and this is the first video in my feed.

  • @PowerTrain611
    @PowerTrain611 2 місяці тому +2

    Really, it's such a brilliant concept. The sad part is, it's not the first time an organization has gotten together and decided to create this complex of revenue and interest creation. It's just the first time it's actually happening, at least during our lifetimes.
    I dare to say the last time something of this nature occurred would have been when Steamtown moved to Scranton Pennsylvania and was absorbed by the National Park Service. I have my opinions on that, but I'll keep them to myself...
    This scenario on the other hand is brilliant and I look forward to seeing what the future brings for Ravenna and the 2716.

  • @VirtualRailfanProductions
    @VirtualRailfanProductions 2 місяці тому

    Nice jab at my hometown Steam Program (SLSTA) but money was not the only reason for the 1522's retirement. Don Wirth who was the head of the St. Louis Steam Train Assocation has talked about the history of the program and how messy it was. Ironically a good chunk of the issue came from the things outside of their control.

    • @Hyce777
      @Hyce777  2 місяці тому +1

      I honest to god didn't mean to make a jab at any group, I grabbed the first locomotive that once ran that got parked that came into my head. I spent a lot of time running 1522 in TRS2004, so, that was where the brain went. I have no knowledge of why it got retired or not. Just wanted a touch of B roll in the moment. My apologies.

    • @VirtualRailfanProductions
      @VirtualRailfanProductions 2 місяці тому +2

      @@Hyce777 No worries. You're fine. My dad rode on her final excursion in 2002, and I have talked with the former crew. Money was a big part of her retirement, but like I said on the Discord, not in the way many people think. There was also the fact that at the time of her retirement VSH Cameras were becoming more of a thing so more people wanted to film her rather than ride behind her. Some of the crew is still bitter to this day that she was forced to retire, and without getting into all the Government stuff they had to deal with since the 1522 was at the time owned by the Missouri State Government. Needless to say it was messy.

  • @brianbarker2551
    @brianbarker2551 2 місяці тому +1

    Good to hear that they have a long term plan that includes trains, but isn't only about trains. Diversification is key. We had a heritage railway here that was doing great thing, but they didn't own the station or the tracks they were on... The town came after them for back taxes and now the thing is closed with the equipment sold off or scrapped. Google the York Durham Heritage Railway. It's sad. But you need a viable business plan that keeps the lights on and lets you do the train thing at the same time.

  • @gorbalsboy
    @gorbalsboy 2 місяці тому +1

    Here in Ayrshire Scotland the Doon valley railway is facing relocating due to landowner wanting to sell land 😢

  • @Limskjordan
    @Limskjordan 2 місяці тому

    Hey Hyce I would love for you to visit the Kyoto Railway Museum in Japan. They have an AWESOME collection of steam locomotives, including a working one that offers rides.

  • @HT1945-ix4ey
    @HT1945-ix4ey 2 місяці тому +1

    4:00 that is basically what happened to N&W 1218, its the reason she likely will never run again, alot of her parts got lost. If you ever get a chance, go look at her Drivers side, She is missing a bunch of Valve gear components, Her boiler is gutted, her superheater array was lost in the move back to Roanoke even, and that is a BIG part to try and replace.

  • @thatairplaneguy
    @thatairplaneguy 2 місяці тому +1

    No way you came to my town and I didn’t know about it!!

  • @bernardearly4120
    @bernardearly4120 2 місяці тому +2

    It was great to see you at the whistle blow. Wish I had more time for the event. Please tell me Kentucky railfan showed you Ale-8-One Ginger Ale.

    • @Hyce777
      @Hyce777  2 місяці тому +3

      Yessir! Ale8 is lovely.

    • @nickhovey261
      @nickhovey261 2 місяці тому

      ​@@Hyce777told you we'd convert you. 😁

  • @ShilohTN1969
    @ShilohTN1969 2 місяці тому

    Purchase the old coal wash and door tours similar to big South Fork.

  • @crystalrock18
    @crystalrock18 2 місяці тому +1

    Well, looks like I’m start calling these guys to see about getting bands I play with booked here.

  • @rshackelford4445
    @rshackelford4445 2 місяці тому +3

    The most ambitious crossover since endgame

  • @michaelharrison1172
    @michaelharrison1172 2 місяці тому +1

    Hopefully, you show some of the pieces of NKP 587. I really missed that engine when it was at the Indiana transportation museum

    • @nickhovey261
      @nickhovey261 2 місяці тому

      Stay tuned for future nerdery!

  • @coreygibson15
    @coreygibson15 2 місяці тому +2

    I watched it live, but i guess ill watch it again.

  • @up4014-2
    @up4014-2 2 місяці тому +1

    Hyce please go check out the D&RG class 125 in RRO it is freaking beautiful

  • @LUNITICWILL
    @LUNITICWILL 2 місяці тому

    hmm, having it as a music venue as well could make for interesting sights. having a metal band playing with saw dust being sent through a choo choo near them would be cool to see

  • @blendpinexus1416
    @blendpinexus1416 2 місяці тому

    yay, caught the video about an hour out. better than my usual day or so

  • @SamuelMcCurry-s6t
    @SamuelMcCurry-s6t 2 місяці тому +1

    Hyce, What is your favorite model train and your favorite real life train.

  • @cadence4527
    @cadence4527 2 місяці тому

    Can I recommend a new series for you to cover a topic that I feel could do with your special touch? Railroad accidents and mishaps. Yes, I know, there are a lot of other channels that cover it, I just tried watching Plainly Difficult do another video covering the East Palestine derailment (nothing against him, he is a very good content creator, but I had to stop before the cockatoo screams over his animations he used to describe what was going on) and I have watched many of Thunderbolt 1000 Siren Productions. They are both excellent creators, but I can’t help but feel that they lack the intimate knowledge and perspective from someone who worked on the railroad, can convey their deep love of the railroad in spite of the accidents that claim lives and can better explain what led up to the accident and what happened following the accidents. So many times we’ve heard about the Kenosha incident on your streams and videos, but it would be nice to get a more focused video on them. And I’d like to see a video from you on both Cajon Pass runaway train accidents.

  • @anthonycook5238
    @anthonycook5238 2 місяці тому

    I really hope they figure out nice power & snake for FOH Really makes the sound company’s job a lot easier to do there job , unless they figure something out ether way it’s just another part of business
    I’m glad they got something like this,

  • @James-the-idiot
    @James-the-idiot 2 місяці тому

    Commenting before I see the big boy.
    Yay more hyce!
    Edit: I've seen it! Jesus it's tall.

  • @aalcomtive
    @aalcomtive 2 місяці тому +1

    hyce i am playing logging thorugh the depression while picking #1 steam locomotive

  • @BlitzitoKids
    @BlitzitoKids 2 місяці тому

    Did you get to see NKP 587 while you were Kentucky Steam?

  • @williamtheNWRS3class
    @williamtheNWRS3class 2 місяці тому

    im so jealous everyone else in this community gets to do super cool things like go to whistle blow events meanwhile im always stuck at home never being able to do any of the fun stuff :(

  • @DanaJordan-p3e
    @DanaJordan-p3e 2 місяці тому

    Nickel plate road 587 is there I love that enigne

  • @Glaudge
    @Glaudge 2 місяці тому

    How vital is/how often does CNC machining as a whole get used in steam restoration?

    • @Glaudge
      @Glaudge 2 місяці тому

      This is one of the questions I forgot I was going to ask Jason when we met a few years ago

    • @Hyce777
      @Hyce777  2 місяці тому +1

      Less often than you'd think. CNC is great for crazy off the wall complex, or batches of similar things. There's not really a lot of either on a steam locomotive. Some of the appliance rebuilders have CNC machines but that's about all I've heard of. Just faster to do it manually otherwise.

    • @nickhovey261
      @nickhovey261 2 місяці тому +1

      ​@Hyce777 if you're turning out a few hundred flexible staybolt caps and sleeves, it's an extremely handy thing!

  • @robertbalazslorincz8218
    @robertbalazslorincz8218 2 місяці тому +1

    It sure is odd. But it works

  • @mikebenjamin7535
    @mikebenjamin7535 2 місяці тому

    Awesome

  • @bluescrew3124
    @bluescrew3124 2 місяці тому +2

    Dang! Second. Be the progress!

  • @ArcadeandAttica18productions
    @ArcadeandAttica18productions 2 місяці тому

    Really? You referenced the 587 at 4:08?

  • @AnthonyRBlacker
    @AnthonyRBlacker 2 місяці тому +1

    It's a shame how people in the community with voices that are listened to by maybe ones without great 'intentions?' just, that people can push back on a not for profit organization which has completely open books, they can make a stink about people getting paid or generating revenue to maintain operations and your own personal bills, just.. they should really get educated before making a stink. It's NOT easy and it's definitely NOT CHEAP!! Nice job with the rail yard!!!

  • @NoahDutkewycz
    @NoahDutkewycz 2 місяці тому

    What happened with 491?

  • @Surkai25
    @Surkai25 2 місяці тому +3

    Do they take donations?

    • @Hyce777
      @Hyce777  2 місяці тому +5

      They do! Thanks for the reminder to add that to the description. :)

  • @adamcrane1436
    @adamcrane1436 2 місяці тому +1

    Hello

  • @HaroldChrist-t9w
    @HaroldChrist-t9w 2 місяці тому

    Birdie Green

  • @Sleeper____1472
    @Sleeper____1472 2 місяці тому

    Oh so that's who got the greenbrier

    • @williamtheNWRS3class
      @williamtheNWRS3class 2 місяці тому

      no 2716 is a 2-8-4 kanawha the greenbriers are 614's class

    • @Sleeper____1472
      @Sleeper____1472 2 місяці тому

      @@williamtheNWRS3class got them confused whoops

    • @chooch1764
      @chooch1764 2 місяці тому

      614 is still in Clifton Forge, VA too.

  • @bear470
    @bear470 2 місяці тому +1

    Wish I could have gone, unfortunately helene made it impossible to get there in time.

    • @Hyce777
      @Hyce777  2 місяці тому +3

      The hurricanes have not been kind recently - hope you are OK!

    • @bear470
      @bear470 2 місяці тому

      @@Hyce777 I'm fine, much appreciated for the concern! Didn't get hit as bad as the mountains, though we did have some flooding and loss of power, which is a darn sight better than the folks in the mountains.

  • @wesbrackmanthercenthusiast4695
    @wesbrackmanthercenthusiast4695 2 місяці тому

    I see a steam tractor getting weathered someone needs to throw some oil and a tarp on it

    • @nickhovey261
      @nickhovey261 2 місяці тому +1

      It was operating the day before. It went back inside the day after we filmed this!

  • @anthonycook5238
    @anthonycook5238 2 місяці тому +1

    All these videos from the East Coast and you still haven’t made it to cast West Virginia yet dude I am urging you you need to go there the next time you visit the East ……
    Also been cool if Western Maryland. You know had their steam train running 1309 is sweet !
    “ I know it’s under repair and things take time and money and effort. I’m mostly making a joke.”
    But fr go see cass dude

  • @JamesDenning-r6t
    @JamesDenning-r6t 2 місяці тому

    Can you react to big tim upa animation 1949?

  • @ThomasMckinnon-m8n
    @ThomasMckinnon-m8n 2 місяці тому

    BOCO

  • @annhinchcliff5460
    @annhinchcliff5460 2 місяці тому +1

    first bois