US Sugar
On Saturday, March 16th, the annual Clewiston Sugar Festival was being held in downtown Clewiston Florida. In addition to food, vendors, and live music, US Sugar #148 was also under steam and the star of the Sugarfest Express! These short 1-hour excursions would take passengers from the Clewiston shops, and out into the cane fields for a scenic ride through Hendry County. For the railfans, today was special, as 148 was equipped with a 6-chime steam whistle, formally used on sister locomotive, FEC #153. 153‘s voice hasn’t been heard in the Clewiston area in over 70 years and though it did take a bit to sound right (as you’ll hear in some of the shots) it was such a beautiful sound that could be heard echoing for miles. So sit back, relax, and enjoy US Sugar #148 on the point of the Sugarfest Express! 
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Note: These videos are not intended for children under the age of 14. Stuff like this can be pretty dangerous if you aren't careful, so please be careful.
To learn more about the Sugar Express, visit: sugarexpress.com
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Good morning and good afternoon
@ivanthevaluable2559
4 күн бұрын
Good day and good night!
Amazing video!! 'Twas a great day!
@mattcastrains416
4 ай бұрын
Yes it was! Thanks for coming down to chase 148!
In my mind's eye, I can imagine #FEC148 running to Key West, pulling all those heavyweight cars...
@mattcastrains416
4 ай бұрын
Man, that would’ve been a sight to see!
@ivanthevaluable2559
4 күн бұрын
@@mattcastrains416 In a similar fashion to how D&RGW 491 tends to chant "Al-a-mo-sa, Al-a-mo-sa..." as she goes up the grade, I like to imagine 148 does the same. 148 tends to go really fast at times, so I imagine her engineer's just like "No, we're not going over the Key West extension, sweetheart..." and he backs the throttle down a bit. All the while, a very pissed off 148 is screaming "CAYO HUESO CAYO HUESO CAYO HUESO!!!" as she speeds along the line. (Cayo Hueso being Spanish for Key West)