A nice photo of the Crew of the 765

I'll remember that day for as long as I live.

That is a great photo.  Rich, it would look good in your office if you had it blown up to 32 x 16 and framed.  Perhaps the photographer would give you permission to use it.

John

so Rich, what did Mr Moorman think of Lima's Finest?

And when I saw her in Alliance yesterday, right before 765 pulled out, a crewman turned a valve on the left front of the tender, and where I thought was the first row of vertical rivets, water came out. What was that?

thanks for sharing that great pic!

Mr. Moorman used the word "Magnificent" in describing the 765. I think he enjoyed the ride. We certainly enjoyed having him aboard.

The water coming out of all the little holes on the side of the tender is part of the new FRA Part 230 rules for steam locomotives which went into effect several years ago. It is how we can determine how much water is in the tender. Each hole equals 2,000 gallons in the 765's tender. If we have the valves between the tanks open and are using the A-tank, then each hole equals 4,000 gallons on board.

Casey Thomason, the official NS company photographer, was the fella who arranged this shot. He was standing on a ladder which will be a better angle, so I am looking forward to seeing that one.

Rich do you believe those official photos will be for sale?  I might like to get one and display it at the museum/club layout.

I can see why you would Rich, such a terrific photo.  I'm glad to hear Mr. Moorman enjoyed the ride, you guys put on one heck of a show.

Rich you guys didn't make Mr Moorman shovel coming up The Curve did you?

Odd comment, since 765 has a stoker, and the Fireman does NOT "shovel the coal"! The Fireman does, however, use the shovel to assist the stoker in building a thick heal around the pot.

Plus, I can't imagine anybody on the crew being stupid enough to request Mr. Moorman pick up a coal scoop!

Very nice indeed.

Here are some other photos in this link:

Chasing The 765 Through Sun, Rain and Sun

http://akronrrclub.wordpress.com/tag/nkp-765/

and the remaining schedule for her journey.

August 21:  Pittsburgh-Bellevue (deadhead)

August 22:  Bellevue-Fort Wayne (deadhead)

September 6: Fort Wayne-Decatur, Ill. (deadhead)

September 7: Decatur-St. Louis (deadhead)

September 8: Berkley, Mo.-St. Peters, Mo. (2 roundtrips)

September 9: Berkley-St. Peters (2 roundtrips)

September 10: St. Louis-Decatur (deadhead)

September 11: Decatur-Fort Wayne (deadhead)

Thanks for posting.

Prairie

I don't know.........could make an interesting episode on "Under Cover Boss."

Sure, like nobody would recognize him!

aparently the winking smiley didn't fully express the humor in my comment. I fully relized Rich wouldn't have had the CEO of the host Road shovel coal .

Its OK. Some in the "older generation" don't understand sarcasm very well. I can say my parents don't.  

Some of those September dates are likely going to change...

Much would depend on whether Mr. Moorman would think of it as "having to" help trim the fire or "getting to"

This whole event has been almost surreal. Back in 1994, when the NS steam program ended overnight, I never imagined there would be steam again, let alone where it was this past two weeks. Getting to chase her to Altoona was my birthday present, and boy, was it worthwhile.

--Becky

Becky, the next time you are around the 765, be sure to come up and introduce yourself to the crew.

Rich,

I can see what you mean about those vests.  Nothing like potential melting plastic.

And something else to snag or get caught up on.

If you note pictures taken of the 765 carefully, you'll see that I take it off when in the cab. It's not required there and I won't run the 765 while wearing one.

who requires the vests>? NS, or the Feds? I have to wear alot of PPE where I work, and it can be a PIA.

I don't think it is a federal requirement, but all the railroads, along with almost every other industry, have jumped on the vest bandwagon.

They can be a royal PITA on a steam locomotive.