Baldwin #26 - First Moves Under Steam in 2015
In a roundhouse in Scranton, PA, something special was happening on December 10, 2015. At Steamtown NHS, for the first time in over 15 years, 0-6-0 steam locomotive Baldwin #26 moved under her own power, backing out of the roundhouse stall to begin a set of test runs around the Steamtown yard. Painted in a resplendent olive green color (the default color of Baldwin's steam locomotives before many were painted black), #26 moved around to various places in the yard complex, her whistle echoing throughout the area and drawing a crowd to see her.
Now, thanks to the hard working shop crews, regularly operated steam trains will once again roam the rails at Steamtown NHS. Enjoy the video!
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That's one loud air pump! That's a sound that we don't hear very often in the UK.
@Bigjimvideo
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, they were working on it for a while, it's definitely a lot better now.
No matter diesel or steam, locomotive's are awesome!
@Bigjimvideo
2 жыл бұрын
Yes they are!
@LongIslandRailfanner
Жыл бұрын
You forgot Electric locomotives
@torquetrain8963
5 ай бұрын
@@LongIslandRailfannerand gas turbines!
Boy it really has an obnoxiously loud air pump. She looks great. Glad she's finally under steam again
@Bigjimvideo
8 жыл бұрын
+Justin Newhall She does look great - but they've admitted they do have some work to do before it returns to regular service in April.
@mattsmocs3281
8 жыл бұрын
+Big Jim Video Productions it has a air compressor problem and its lubricators ether don't work or spit it out on top of the valve gear not on it. And the auto bell is broken so it is rung by hand till they get parts.
@shaneisaperson3161
5 жыл бұрын
@@mattsmocs3281 no that can't be true because when I look in the cab there is no won ringing the bell
@mattsmocs3281
5 жыл бұрын
Shane the short slendermen it broke during the next test day. It was due to someone attempting to grid the weld to make it look better
The golden days, tiny runners like this ruled nyc, Chicago, LA, Detroit, amazing
It's awesome that Steamtown finally has an operating steam locomotive! I just hope that they'll be able to keep her running at least until her next FRA inspection because considering how long it took to get her running and how long it's talking to get 3713 running, 2317 and 3254 will probably be out for a very long time, leaving 26 as their only running steamer.
@Bigjimvideo
8 жыл бұрын
+trainkids But you know what, I'll take 26 any day over no steam at all...
@Patrick_3751
8 жыл бұрын
+Big Jim Video Productions Same here. That's why I hope she doesn't suffer any problems that could take her out of commission for a long period of time.
@mattsmocs3281
8 жыл бұрын
+trainkids luckily the 26, 3713, and 2317 will be the operating fleet 3254 is found to be in worst shape than 3377, making it so its sister 3377 or 2929, or ether 790 the final candidate.
@JACESOFFICIAL
3 жыл бұрын
@@mattsmocs3281 i like 2929 because it is the only 4-4-4 jubilee ever survived and its streamlined
@JACESOFFICIAL
3 жыл бұрын
@@mattsmocs3281 or 790 its also in good condition 3377 on the other hand might be good but they need to raise funds for a new tender
I think I know why men loved steam locomotion. It was because they would feed it coal while being able to understand how it worked in every detail as well as how to fix 'em when they broke down.
My great grandfather died after being struck by the Balwin locomotive No. 9417. It is quite remarkable to see and hear this fabulous Baldwin, 0-6-0 switch engine locomotive 'in action' today, and on KZread too of course. Locomotives certainly are and were a wonderful invention, it's power, sound and smell was like nothing during the early days of steam. My great grandfather died by the Balwin locomotive No. 9417. Very sadly during January of 1919 my great grandfather John Stuehmeyer was seriously injured whilst working at the Dupo Railroad yard, Illinois, when sadly just after having gad his lunch break my great grandfather walked across and in front of number 9417, and he died of his injuries shortly afterwards. // I've always been very interested in steam engines, locomotives and engineering, and there's a great deal to learn. The 0-6-0 range were built by Baldwin for Missouri Pacific in 1907, it is bigger than her GH & H sisters, weighing 151,000 pounds and developing 180 pounds of boiler pressure. As I've said just before, I love everything steam locomotives/trains, and steam engines, no matter where they are around the world, also of course I have a very great and unusual interest in locomotive number 9417. ~\~ Please can anyone tell me anything at all about Baldwins number 9417 locomotive.... do you possibly know who might have any details and history surrounding the 9417... please do contact me if so, even if its the tiniest piece of information, thank you. ~\~ I have a number of questions I'd like to ask all Baldwin Locomotive enthusiasts; When exactly was the 9417 built? What colour was it painted originally, black? What date did the locomotive arrive at the Dupo railroad yard? Is #9417 still in existence today, and if so where? Above, I’ve written “bigger than her GH & H sisters”, what do the abbreviations GH and H mean please? Are there any other Baldwin’s locomotives from the 9400 series and range, including numbers 9416 and 9418 still in existence today, if so where are they? Please may I ask if anyone has any old photographs of # 9417, of the Dupo railroad yard, and of its staff and other old locomotives too surrounding the early 1900’s, if so I’d love to see them. Does anyone have any employees records, ledgers and log books relating to the Dupo railroad? Do you possibly have your own stories to tell about a Baldwin 0-6-0 series locomotive, the # 9417, I’d really like to hear your stories please. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I look forward to hearing from you. My very best wishes, take care and have fun Jed Stuehmeyer
It's wonderful to see that steam is finally back at Steamtown! Engine 26 looks great, and she will look even better when they install the cover over her steam dome.
@Bigjimvideo
8 жыл бұрын
+Toledo1940 Well, this was just a test run - I'm sure everything will be properly buttoned up for the big day in April...
Holy moly that air pump is loud!
@Bigjimvideo
4 жыл бұрын
Yes it is...or at least was. It's been a little bit since I've been up there.
0-6-0 Baldwin Locomotive Works Class 6/34-E-1 SerNo 60733, built March 1929, was set up with old-school slide valves at a time when the Class 1 roads ordered all their new-builds with piston valves and superheaters; she was tasked with shifting hardware at the sprawling Eddystone works. The Walschaerts drive proved straightforward to maintain. (As I understand things, Lima Locomotive Works, Inc., was only using the compact Stephenson drive at that time for Class B, C, and D Shays, with Walschaerts drive on everything from six-coupled switchers to their latest 2-8-4, 2-10-4 and 4-8-4 SuperPowers; the Shays were superheated from 1918 and packed piston valves.)
That is one loud air pump!
@Bigjimvideo
4 жыл бұрын
Indeed, but since then, they've done further refurbishment/adjustments to get it quieter. :)
Great work on a historic day. Wished I was there!!
@Bigjimvideo
8 жыл бұрын
+Penn Rail Videos Would have been great to have you there as well!
Outstanding Locomotive.
Awesome video! So happy to see #26 steaming again!
@Bigjimvideo
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I can't wait to get back there in the spring for more videos and hopefully grab a cab ride when I'm up there!
Very nice indeed, thanks for sharing.
#26 looks amazing.
@Bigjimvideo
8 жыл бұрын
+KingSNAFU That paint job looks really spiffy, especially in the sun...
I remember the first time I heard this run. I was outside the roundhouse. It was awesome seeing it come out
@Bigjimvideo
4 жыл бұрын
That's one of the things I like about this place! I'm just never there early enough to catch it coming out. :P
@bensisneroz7027
Жыл бұрын
Man something about the North American steam whistles that I love.
This steam train reminds me so much of the Lionel 0-8-0 that are in most starter sets.
Looking and sounds great .
Great video! Happy to see steam at steamtown. If RBMN 425 comes to visit at railfest 2016, i hope she has a doubleheader with #26
@Bigjimvideo
8 жыл бұрын
+unionpacific88 Thanks! But a doubleheader with those two? I doubt that will happen...
@unionpacific88
8 жыл бұрын
+Big Jim Video Productions Yeah, I guess it was just wishful thinking haha
It is attractive in the the green.
@Bigjimvideo
5 жыл бұрын
Indeed, it's sharp - and different!
Excellent video.
@Bigjimvideo
8 жыл бұрын
+iusetano Thank you!
Great video! Now all we need is a Steamtown road engine under steam, better yet 2!
@Bigjimvideo
8 жыл бұрын
+Ron Troy Let's just start with one and go from there :)
For a small switching engine she certainly seems to have quite a sharp exhaust beat, unless that's coming from something else on the 26.
@Bigjimvideo
8 жыл бұрын
That's the air pump you hear. If you watch the 2016 video on my channel, from her opening day trips, you'll still hear the stack talk, but without the loud exhaust. The shop crews fixed the old air pump and put it back on the locomotive, so it sounds more normal then.
Looking good. Thumbs up.
@Bigjimvideo
6 жыл бұрын
Indeed she is - and thanks!
I think I heard that they had to nearly rebuild Baldwin 26 cause of damage and cracks in its boiler after being pulled from service in 1999
@Bigjimvideo
5 жыл бұрын
They had to do a LOT of work, but I don't know about the boiler cracks.
@atsfevan0242
5 жыл бұрын
Oh ok also it’s still quite a shocked that nearly 3 years after this was recorded that Baldwin 26 is still the only operating steam locomotive but thankfully 3713 will be joining her in 2021 once the rebuild is complete also how long has 3713’s restoration been going on for? Also thank you responding to my comment I really enjoy your videos and keep up the great work to come
Baldwin 26 will make a great doubleheader with CNJ 113.
@JAILRail
8 жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more.
@raritanriverrailroadfan4418
8 жыл бұрын
+Rob Kersey CNJ 113 would be right at home in steamtown.
@Bigjimvideo
8 жыл бұрын
That seems to be a common thought...
@raritanriverrailroadfan4418
8 жыл бұрын
Even though CNJ pretty much played second fiddle to the Lackawanna. I don't see that DL&W steamer being restored any time soon. Same goes for that blasted camelback.
@09JDCTrainMan
8 жыл бұрын
+Rob Kersey Yes!
It's now been 4 years since steam returned to steamtown and Baldwin 26's return Soon in the next 2 years Boston and Maine 3713 will be running as well and then 2317 and hopefully possibly i hope 3254 steaming again as well 🤞 I care for 3254 the most 2317 as well but 3254 more Even though she's proclaimed to be a rough rider and has a bent frame I still have faith she'll run again and I hope steamtown will indeed restore her again to service one day in the future 🤞
Magnificent job.
@Bigjimvideo
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot!
That engine is ready to go back to work😎
Awesome job!! Hope to see a parade of steam in the near future :D
@Bigjimvideo
8 жыл бұрын
+Nicholas Medovich Thanks! But don't hold your breath on a steam parade there. ;)
Wow, she looks brand new!
@Bigjimvideo
6 жыл бұрын
She pretty much was, when she rolled out - that's how much work the crews at Steamtown put into this engine!
Magnificent!!!
@Bigjimvideo
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
Isn't #26 pretty much a B6sa? She looks mighty similar to PRR #1670
Can someone put timestamps when it whistles please?
cool to see the pneumatic bell ringer on it
Absolutely beautiful. You just knew Big Jim would have this for us. I was up in the shop a week ago watching them do the final bits of work. Good stuff. How did they say she ran?
@Bigjimvideo
8 жыл бұрын
+Randy Chadwick Thanks! It sounded and looked just fine to me, but I'm no steam expert. I'd imagine there may be a few things to fine tune here and there, but that's par for the course with any steam restoration at first.
@mattsmocs3281
8 жыл бұрын
It's only real issues are the air compressor and a lubrication device on the one side. Besides that they did not test the heating equipment it now has.
the whistle sounds like a hooter of a reading
I remember seeing this locomotive in pices a few years back, i had high hopes that i would see the day that 26 would rin again and steamtown retain its name.
@jerseycentral833
8 жыл бұрын
Run*
@Bigjimvideo
8 жыл бұрын
+TheBlueComet833 I'm very glad that it's back too - and I can't wait for next year to take a ride behind her!
@jerseycentral833
8 жыл бұрын
+Big Jim Video Productions i might be going back next year too!
Nice Tea Kettle... LOL I'll have two Lumps! Great camera work...
@Bigjimvideo
6 жыл бұрын
LOL thanks! If this is a tea kettle, then I'll enjoy tea!
Damn look at that yard.
@Bigjimvideo
5 жыл бұрын
What about the yard?
Looks good, but hell, that air pump sounds like its drafting the fire harder than the cylinders are!
I just went there! Amazing!
@Bigjimvideo
7 жыл бұрын
GumballMachine3k I hope you enjoyed it as much as I enjoy each of my visits!!
@hexxoid9263
7 жыл бұрын
Oh I loved it! I'm posting a video of this locomotive and more on my channel!
@Bigjimvideo
7 жыл бұрын
GumballMachine3k Sweet!!
She looks amazing.
@Bigjimvideo
3 жыл бұрын
Definitely does!
@TheUmbreonGuy
3 жыл бұрын
@@Bigjimvideo She may be old...but she's still gold.
@Bigjimvideo
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely!
@TheUmbreonGuy
3 жыл бұрын
@@Bigjimvideo is she the only one of her class that still lives on to this day?
Do they run other locomotive
nice job man
@Bigjimvideo
8 жыл бұрын
+JP Videos Thank you very much!!
Baldwin 0-6-0 Locomotive 26 was moved under steam.
I wished I was there! Lucky! Great camera work, anyways!
@Bigjimvideo
8 жыл бұрын
+Duncan Campbell Thanks! I was lucky enough and made a good enough guess that it would be moved around that day, so I took the day off as PTO.
@MichiganRailProductions
8 жыл бұрын
LOL!
at 4:24 in the back ground you can see one of Canadian pacific steam locomotives but what is it doing in the usa tho?
@Bigjimvideo
3 жыл бұрын
The museum has a lot of Canadian locomotives, carried over from the original Steamtown collection in Vermont.
@SoldierFox1393
3 жыл бұрын
@@Bigjimvideo i wish it was still in Canada displayed. i some times think "why send your nice piece of history to the USA and not have it in its own country?" but idk its sad ngl
Was she designed specifically by the BLW or was she based on a class of Locomotive that the BLW were build for one of their customer railroads?
@Bigjimvideo
8 жыл бұрын
+RichardAndewSwayne I believe it was BLW-designed since it wasn't sold to any railroad, but used at their own plant in Eddystone, PA for switching for the first part of her life - but don't quote me on that.
That is a pretty big switch engine. That air compressor is loud!
@Bigjimvideo
6 жыл бұрын
Yeah it's definitely loud! Especially its' normal whistle, that's piercing! But it's also a hoss physically too - just wait until the October trip to Carbondale, I'm hearing it will pull 5 or so cars on that branch trip...
CN #47 made a cameo appearance!
what a beauty
@Bigjimvideo
8 жыл бұрын
+Joe Heher I agree - can't wait to see her again!
Is it kinda like a new autombile? Bearings and rings and valve gear must be slowely 'worked' in?
@Bigjimvideo
7 жыл бұрын
Pretty much, yes! Taking a slow trip around the yard, seeing if there's anything they haven't found while sitting still, getting a few kinks out and worked in...
@frederickwise5238
7 жыл бұрын
I presume you a;so have to make sure grease gets into the surfsces of the bronze!! In my day Ive turned a number of side rod bushings but I dont think there was much "breaking in" required.- get this - the one that I personally measured (usually the shop foreman did that and gave me the sizes - I never saw the conditions of the pins and rods The pin was 3/4" narrower front to back than top to bottom and the siderod measured almost a full inch wider front to back than top to bottom because they had been beating for a :LOOOONG time. The last 3 old ladies on the western div of the B&O. It was a shame..There wasnt much "breaking in" necessary - just lots of grease.
How is this engine able to 'chuff' while standing still? I thought each chuff was exhaust from front and back movement of the piston - if the pistons aren't moving, how is it still chuffing?
@TrainSimUSA
8 жыл бұрын
Air Pump.
@JAILRail
8 жыл бұрын
It's exhaust. Basically steam locomotive idle. If too much steam builds up, the locomotive will explode.
@renegadeoflife87
7 жыл бұрын
Excess steam pressure is released from safety valves mounted on the dome, nowhere near the stack. When those valves open the fireman needs to decrease steam production, normally by reducing the draft on the boiler so the fire isn't quite as hot. You can clearly see this engine's safety valves- the bronze pieces behind the rope for the bell. In fact at 4:11, the safety valve lifts. Normally you lift them on purpose at least once a day to make sure they work. After that, lifting the safety means the fireman is unskilled or the engine was working hard and got interrupted. Meanwhile the engine exhaust is sent up the stack to induce draft for the boiler, making the fire more intense and helping the fuel burn cleanly. I'm guessing that because #26 was a switchyard engine, the exhaust of her brake air pump was also used with an exhaust nozzle for inducing draft since the short low speed movements of yard work wouldn't help her fire very much.
At 4:03 you can see a Canadian Pacific!
How's it puffing when it's not moving? Normally steam engines always puff when their mobile.
@Bigjimvideo
4 жыл бұрын
It's an air pump that's making that noise.
Big Jim, amazing footage! Maybe you (or whoever is reading this comment) can help me out with something. At 8:45, all the way in the back, i spy a UP tender. Is that a Big Boy tender?
@Bigjimvideo
8 жыл бұрын
+John Steven (Cameraguy92) Yes - good eye! It's the tender for UP Big Boy #4012, on display right by the parking lot in the yard. :)
Does someone have to ring that bell constantly or is it automated somehow?
@Bigjimvideo
2 жыл бұрын
Good question, I think it's automated, but don't quote me on that. Haven't been in her cab in a very long time.
@joshwilliams0391
2 жыл бұрын
@@Bigjimvideo hey thanks for the reply. I just think you’d get a really sore arm after having to keep ringing it for that amount of time! It’s still cool though. Our British locos never had bells.
I saw the Canidian Pacific in the background
almost burst that safety valve there
Good to see her steam again. When will the Boston Maine 3713 be up and running?
@Bigjimvideo
8 жыл бұрын
+imagreatbigman Will probably be a few years yet, at least...
@jerseycentral833
8 жыл бұрын
I would love to see the day... I would love to see the day......
@mattsmocs3281
8 жыл бұрын
+TheBlueComet833 514 is currently getting work done before 3713 due to a need for a excursion engine as DL is iffy at the moment.
@jerseycentral833
8 жыл бұрын
+Matt`s Mocs they need to work on more steam locomotives.
@mattsmocs3281
8 жыл бұрын
+TheBlueComet833 it's not that easy when there is only 15 back shop workers plus 7 battered in need of repair items plus being a not well known park that is not taken seriously even tho steamtown needs more maintenance than yellow stone or Grand Canyon which get more stuff than other parks. Plus 514 is the only diesel that is owned by the NPS and is the only operating original collection engine even tho they lost 1218 for it. They really need people since most of them back there are over 50 and the only two new people need training. It is hard enough to get one running. But with a plan for 4 engines to be running at any moment is far from easy to do.
Nice job! Why is the air compressor not shutting off? With no cars, there is no need for it to run constantly.
@Ellaamericasbestdecapod
10 ай бұрын
Probably testing it out
Giant ass boiler tiny ity bitty wheels but then again this loco was originally only meant to go from yard to yard switching cars around
Why is its puff so loud
1:20 Beg Pardon, but are you allowed to jump into the inspection pit? Isn't that against park rules?
@Bigjimvideo
8 жыл бұрын
It's not an inspection pit - there's a walkway up at that level that goes through most of the roundhouse where the public can stand and watch locomotives being serviced and on display. :)
@ericschmincke1328
8 жыл бұрын
+Big Jim Video Productions Oh, Okay.
@Bigjimvideo
8 жыл бұрын
Oh - I just noticed what you were talking about. Pretty sure he's an employee at the park.
@ericschmincke1328
8 жыл бұрын
+Big Jim Video Productions But I also noticed that he also was taking a video on his iPhone as well.
We’re there always painted green? My great grandfather worked on one an 0-6-0 Baldwin Switcher in 1918 in New Orleans, but I think it was black.
@hughwoatmeigh6999
28 күн бұрын
Baldwin's standard color, for a while, was green. Most of their logging Mallets were shipped as default olive green, for example.
Complete chances of this happening is totally 100%
The air pump sounds like somebody getting a *spanking*
Coolest engine ever is she the same kind of engine like the nyc engine a a small union station
You can see her sister engine switcher from the same plant in Amboy Illinois www.amboydepotmuseum.org/loco.html
good video,but it makes me a bit sad to see rusty trains on other junctions.
@Bigjimvideo
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks - and I agree, but there's only so much Steamtown can do with the money they get from the government.
I have the Bachmann set
@Big Jim Video Productions, yeah I guess it was wishful thinking haha
What kind of whistle is that?
@TrainSimUSA
8 жыл бұрын
+Robert Kersey It sounds really close to a N&W hooter type.
@mattsmocs3281
8 жыл бұрын
+3985gtasa it is ether the 6039 in the round house or a Baldwin standard issue switcher whistle.
@TrainSimUSA
8 жыл бұрын
+Matt`s Mocs Thanks for the info.
@lyradawe5868
4 жыл бұрын
@@mattsmocs3281 it does look like a switcher locomotive
Does she run during march
@Bigjimvideo
5 жыл бұрын
Sadly, no. Unless there's some super-special event, she won't come out until some point in April or May.
@shaneisaperson3161
5 жыл бұрын
Big Jim Video Productions ok I was just wondering
at 4:21 they should restore that loco! (I think) That loco used to be an excursion star! (I don't remember the name)
@thestarlightalchemist7333
5 жыл бұрын
That isn't the Canadian Pacific royal Hudson 2839 you're thinking of, that's the similar but smaller 2910 class 4-4-4 jubilee 2929
@lyradawe5868
4 жыл бұрын
@@thestarlightalchemist7333 yeah but doesn't it have paperwork for the design of the locomotive? it be great to see it running again!😃😃
Interestingly gaudy. Nice to see it moving around amongst the Steamtown wrecks.
Why does the train driver operate the bell at all times? is very annoying to hear the bell ring constantly.
@Bigjimvideo
5 жыл бұрын
Because they're operating in a busy and very publicly accessible yard complex, so they have to keep the bell ringing for safety reasons.
I just got an N scale model of an engine that looks the exact same
@Bigjimvideo
2 жыл бұрын
Very cool!
26 would look great in front of a sting of pullman green heavyweights
4:27 that’s a 4-4-4 in the background!
@Bigjimvideo
2 жыл бұрын
Indeed, it's the "Jubilee"!
I am offended by how few subscribers you have
@Bigjimvideo
7 жыл бұрын
TheBrantfordRailfan Thanks? Lol. Of course I wish I had more, but I'm happy that people like my videos to start with :)
Bachmann trains made this model
i saw the engine at this years railfest it was'nt in operation though.
@Bigjimvideo
8 жыл бұрын
+Art Anderson Well come back for the next Railfest and it will be!
@ertegunrex1
8 жыл бұрын
+Big Jim Video Productions thanks, i will!
Rip engineers in the roundhouse, died from to much CO2 XD
PA Steam!
@Bigjimvideo
6 жыл бұрын
Indeed!!
they need to get 47 working again before she rusts away
@TheAB-xv3ec
4 жыл бұрын
Glaudge that will never happen, she has no papers, therefore she can’t run, the 4-6-4t would have been a great fit for the Steamtown yard shuffles
@lyradawe5868
4 жыл бұрын
@@TheAB-xv3ec well we're was it built. It looks like a cn or gt locomotive so they can get in contact of the designers or builders of 47 family and probably may have some paperwork for it.
Bachmann ho scale anyone?
i think i was standing next to you.
@Bigjimvideo
8 жыл бұрын
+nascarfan8833 Were you?
@nascarfan8833
8 жыл бұрын
+Big Jim Video Productions when she was backing across the walkway
@Bigjimvideo
8 жыл бұрын
+nascarfan8833 Ahh yes I think I remember you...you were the only other person standing there, if memory serves me right, yes?
@nascarfan8833
8 жыл бұрын
+Big Jim Video Productions believe so
Why dose it make that sound when in park
@franmcmullen2115
7 жыл бұрын
The "chuffing" sound she makes while standing still, is the air-compressor working. There is a reservoir tank for compressed-air. to operate the air-brakes on the locomotive, and any cars they might tie-in. The air-compressor runs on boiler steam, and operates automatically, to maintain necessary air-pressure.
@franmcmullen2115
7 жыл бұрын
In these slow run-bys, most of the loud "chuffing" is from the air-compressor, not exhaust from the locomotive's cylinders. The compressor is located on the left side of the locomotive, above the middle driving wheel. It appears as two large "cans", one placed above the foot-board, and one below. 9:49 - 10:13. :)
@awp2902
7 жыл бұрын
thanks
@JungleYT
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that explanation... I was like, WHY is it chuffing when the drivers weren't even moving? LOL
why do american steam trains have annoying bell ringing all the time isent the whistle enough
@Bigjimvideo
5 жыл бұрын
This is only because it's moving around in an active rail yard - and visitors to the park pretty much have free rein of the yard, so they do it for safety reasons, so people know the locomotive is coming (an added thing on top of the noise the locomotive makes itself).
Sounds like she needs a bit of adjusting.
@Bigjimvideo
8 жыл бұрын
+Geared Productions She does, they have a few months to get that done. :)
060swr
These bells and the non stop use of it all the time anywhere, make me watch modern day train videos muted. I love the American railroad, but I am glad not to live near them.
we're is2718
@Bigjimvideo
8 жыл бұрын
+Peter Lombardi 2718?
@peterlombardi2263
8 жыл бұрын
Yes the Pacific type engine they had or am I saying the numbers wrong
@Bigjimvideo
8 жыл бұрын
2317?
@peterlombardi2263
8 жыл бұрын
Yea
@Bigjimvideo
8 жыл бұрын
+Peter Lombardi Out of service - will need major repairs before potentially returning to service.
Please take that diesel out the intro
Why do All American Trains have those irritating Bells ringing all the time... is that to let people know its a Train and not a Horse cart???
@rescue270
6 жыл бұрын
Robert Rudolph If it's irritating that means it has your attention and that's why it's there. In the old days it was not uncommon for people to step out in front of moving locomotives in crowded, noisy railyards. The clanging bell kept people's attention on which engine was moving. One year in the 19th century 5000 American brakemen died on the job.
that horrible whiring noise is hurting my ears .and why do they have to ring the bell all the time .arrrrgh!