NKP 765 in Chicago! | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

Dan986OGR Forum Member

Got my ticket for the trip on the NS 26 coach.I see current railroading every day on my job,but steam engines are pretty much the only reason I am a train fan.

Mike SlaterOGR Forum Member

OGR Webmaster posted:
You've got it, Jack. No 40 mph limit on these trips.
At our initial meeting with Metra, one of the first questions the VP of Operations asked me was whether we could run 79 mph. We likely won't go that fast, but 60-70 mph is a sure thing. 765 can finally stretch her legs a bit.

Now the question, what will be the speed limit while on the WSOR (after Fox Lake Ill.) to Janesville, Wisconsin.... I know when the WSOR and Amtrak ran the Mudslugs (a term many WOSR employees gave it) it never ran that fast.....

Rich MelvinOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

25 mph on the WSOR.

Mike SlaterOGR Forum Member

Thanks Rich!!!!!!!!

5/12/1610:35 AM

steam fanOGR Forum Member

They were stuffing the superheaters back in her today when I was out at the shop. Looking good! I'm glad THEY know where all those parts go...

Rich MelvinOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

The hydro was successfully completed last Monday, so the superheaters can go back in now. Initial steam test planned for May 31.

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