One day, the spirit of altoona, 1361, will steam in its home once again and may bring joy to young and old alike

This hits home because my dad busted his butt on the rail gangs of Penn Central and Conrail and later CSX as a Conductor/Engineer. He passed in 09, but I remember when he was rail gang he took me to see her passing by as a little kid, she was the first Locomotives I seen and seen up close and I have a picture of me sitting on his shoulder with 1361 in the picture with us so it bring tears to my eyes seeing this happening. He had the biggest heart ever, would come home covered in dirt and smoke but he never complained and always smiled and always played with us when he came home. He was so proud of his work and of the rail road, it means alot to see her come back.

I'm taking a roadtrip once this bad jesse is runnin'

Very satisfying to see one of my favorite Pennsylvania locomotives being restored and brought back to operation, she’s definitely in my top 5 of my favorite pennsylvania engines Her sister 3750 deserves restoration as well, but it’s probably going to be cosmetic tho, she looks rough but it’s doesn’t seem that bad Just imagine how she and 5550 will look when their both completed

I honestly can’t wait until the day that Pennsylvania Railroad 1361 runs again in the future after its restoration this completed! 🚂🚃💛❤️

As a Pennsylvania native, and a resident of the nearby town of Hollidaysburg, I can’t wait for the day that this grand piece of the PRR’s history returns to operation and rolls out of the shed for the first time since 1988. May this restoration go well, and hopefully we’ll see the Spirit of Altoona ride the rails once again

Man , if the DAMN WORLD HOLDS TOGETHER UNTIL 2030 !!!!!!!!! K4 #1361 AND T1 #5550 RUNNING SIDE BY SIDE !!!!!!!!! AT SPEED !!!!!!! BETTER THAN ANY BIG BOY SHOW

The K4 was the heart of PRR steam, it’ll be incredible to watch one steam again

@TranscontinentalRailfan

Жыл бұрын

Definitely!

I'll be honest. I'm not a fan of the PRR, but having said that I want to see the K4 brought back to life.

The Pennys K4 was the inspiration for Nigel Gresley designer 9f Flying Scotsman to introduce big eng8nes by U K standards. The Gresley A1 class was the first successful pacific in the UK I think the K4s are the best looking steam locos in the US,the just look so pleasing to the eye.

Very glad to see this piece of history being brought back to life! The 1361 needs to be on the rails where she belongs! I understand completely that this is taking a long time to do but what people need to understand is her rebuild needs to be done at 100%! If it’s done at 100% she will be 100% reliable! I wanna thank everybody involved at the museum and everybody involved at the rebuilding of the 1361 for the effort that they’re putting into bringing this legend back to life! Great work everybody involved!

While the times may have changed still we hold the memories of the past near and dear to our hearts, keeping them alive as best we can

Sooooo many steam locomotives being restored, several in freight revenue service again, I’m telling you guys steam is coming back built by love and appreciation. These daylight, big boy, 3751 Santa Fe and many other massive PR movements are what I believe is why steam is being brought back in such momentum. I’m not familiar with this locomotive but this videos editing is super good. Can’t wait to see another steam giant alive and well

@cooperjacobohaldemann1883

2 жыл бұрын

Steam will literally never come back outside of excursions

@jwrailve3615

2 жыл бұрын

@@cooperjacobohaldemann1883 in the last month I’ve seen four short lines run steam for freight revenue, although not daily I’m sure they are only on occasion but one is in Iowa, another in Florida, and two were either in the Virginia’s or Carolinas.

@jwrailve3615

2 жыл бұрын

The one in Florida from my understanding runs the sugar plantation train and it’s frequently used.

@porthuronerieproductions9980

2 жыл бұрын

@@cooperjacobohaldemann1883 You have a slight point, but steam is gradually coming back outside of excursions. SMS #9 is a good example

@eugeeropel5572

2 жыл бұрын

Steam locomotives worked in the past, why wouldn’t they work again today, they were originally designed and built for a reason. Check out the video of two Norfolk and Western steam locomotives doing a 100 hopper coal car drag up through the Allegheny’s. Can you imagine how many modern locomotives it would take to perform that in this day and age.

I wish when the new T1 is finished it and the K4 would double head a excursion when the K4 is restored and the 5550 is finished being built

1361 fans here: 👇

good to see the classical and stunning iron horse coming back to life

Very impressive work you are doing!

I FREAKING miss prr 1361 i LOVE his 3 chime

@chooch1764

Жыл бұрын

You won’t have to miss 1361 too long, because she’ll be back under steam again!

Excellent work as always. This is my #1 favorite steam locomotive. I’m proud to support the project and made some donations. I’ll be making another donation soon.

I am very much looking forward to seeing this beautiful locomotive steam again!! Let's hope the restoration is permanent and thorough! It would be fantastic if sister #3750 is restored one day too!! Excellent job, men!!

@robintheslavewr1513

2 жыл бұрын

3750 is too far gone

@porthuronerieproductions9980

2 жыл бұрын

@@robintheslavewr1513 Not exactly, she would more than likely need the same amount of work as 1361, RR Museum of PA has all the missing parts and blueprints, but its gonna be a bit of a challenge considering she's been sitting in the elements for a while. She does look bad, but she is nowhere near 734 or 3985 levels of bad.

Great video ....Needless to say i subscribed after watchinc about 45 seconds of the video

Exciting. Nice to see the dedication.

Awsome love it wish i was there as voulture to help

Ooo i can't wait to see the k4 running again!

@thecapisoffyt

5 ай бұрын

this project has barely done anything in the last 40 years, forget about it

@chooch1764

5 ай бұрын

@@thecapisoffytThe new firebox has been replaced, both inner and outer sheets. New smokebox and backhead of the firebox were done at Steamtown. This restoration will keep progressing. We’re all not going to forget it. This locomotive is too famous to give up on.

@thecapisoffyt

5 ай бұрын

@@chooch1764 yeah OK bud

@thecapisoffyt

5 ай бұрын

@@chooch1764 that all? Lol

@chooch1764

5 ай бұрын

@@thecapisoffyt This restoration has been moving at the pace of fundraising. Many people including myself are making donations to this project every week. You’re not going to stop this project from happening. Have fun trackside with your video camera ready when 1361 rolls out.

I have one of the original 1940s Pennsylvania Railroad spike found in Altoona pa

Wasn’t expecting to see my history professor😂😂

It’s all about the little baby steps, maybe they’ll meet, or even double head with T1 5550 once it’s complete.

I am your new subscriber.

Really hope I get to see this someday, especially living here, I wonder if any of the extra cars and equipment at the museum will ever be restored, especially that old crane car

@chooch1764

2 жыл бұрын

The rest of the equipment will be restored at some point. They’ve been working on restoring the Conrail caboose and it will be in PC green. After that, they will restore the PC Ore car, then the GG1, then the rest.

Is Peter Barton still living?? He was with the RRs memorial museum in Altoona

So where would you guys plan on running this wonderful locomotive?

@chooch1764

2 жыл бұрын

They basically said in the video it will tour Pennsylvania to different short lines and tourist railroads around the state.

@richhood9934

Жыл бұрын

I believe the owners have letters of intent, or at least working relationships, with a variety of shortlines and regionals in Pennsylvania and neighboring states, that will allow them to operate 1361 at those venues. Now, whether or not the management of these host roads stay the same and do not renege on these relationships over the next few years remains to be seen, but, as of now, that is the current arrangement and plan.

1361: I'll be back!

Be cool to bring back all these beautiful steam locomotives, as well as bring back old companies, but I know it’s not gonna happen, but I just wish that would happen, sense we have better technology..

a couple of questions about The 1361 is she hand fired? Once she is done is she going to Strasburg to operate there? Also how old is the 1361?

@TranscontinentalRailfan

2 жыл бұрын

1. The 1361 used to be hand-fired, but now she has a stocker unit. 2. Once 1361’s restoration is complete, it will tour the commonwealth of Pennsylvania to different tourist railroads and heritage railroads in Pennsylvania, including the Strasburg Railroad. 3. The 1361 was built in May of 1918. That makes 1361 about 104 years old.

@rudycarlson8245

2 жыл бұрын

@@TranscontinentalRailfan do you know when she had the Stoker unit installed? And what is the boiler pressure of the 1361?

@TranscontinentalRailfan

2 жыл бұрын

@@rudycarlson8245 1. I don’t know when her stocker unit got installed. 2. Pennsylvania K4 locomotives ran on 205 psi.

Any new updates on the 1361?

@TranscontinentalRailfan

Жыл бұрын

Fundraising progresses with boiler repairs and running gear work.

@rudycarlson8245

Жыл бұрын

@@TranscontinentalRailfan how far are the repairs progressing last I heard she was getting a new firebox

@TranscontinentalRailfan

Жыл бұрын

@@rudycarlson8245 The firebox should be wrapping up soon.

@rudycarlson8245

Жыл бұрын

@@TranscontinentalRailfan is it the same type as her original one

@TranscontinentalRailfan

Жыл бұрын

@@rudycarlson8245 Yes, the museum continue to use the original belpaire boiler design, since it’s been approved by the FRA after an engineering report was sent to them.

And one question when is the 1361 will be done

@TranscontinentalRailfan

2 жыл бұрын

They mentioned in the video the timeline of the restoration depends on the pace of fundraising. The more people donate, the sooner it will run.

@TranscontinentalRailfan

2 жыл бұрын

@mistermodified1 but it will be restored and it will run again. Donations are being made to the project. Not every steam locomotive restoration is fast.

is she Getting coal to make her steam I AM EXITED SHE IS OK.

You should have been done years ago maby you can get it together and run it with the T 1 that's being built brand knew

@TranscontinentalRailfan

2 жыл бұрын

Not every steam locomotive restoration works out as planned, but this project will be done. I promise you that.

@jwrailve3615

2 жыл бұрын

A lot of the restoration projects take years and years over schedule it’s mainly funding and volunteer man hour work times.

@SierraRailway

2 жыл бұрын

@@jwrailve3615 I can't think of another steam locomotive restoration that is this high profile in the railfan community that has taken nearly 35 years and millions of dollars to complete, with nothing to show for it. 1361 is a depressing example of what happens to a locomotive restoration project when totally incompetent people are put in charge of it. I sincerely hope that this time is different.

@TranscontinentalRailfan

2 жыл бұрын

@@SierraRailway This time is different. FMW Solutions has worked on restoring US Sugar’s 4-6-2 148. FMW is working on PRR 1361, NC&StL 576, and ACL 1504. Also, the museum has better board members as well, including Bennett Levin and Wick Moorman. This project will get done.