N&W J 611 during October York

Availability will go QUICKLY!

Who would want to do that on Friday? They didn't schedule that very well.

eddie g posted:

Who would want to do that on Friday? They didn't schedule that very well.

They can just cancel the whole bloody thing then, huh!

LOL!  The TCA makes an attempt to have TCA members a chance to ride aboard the 611 on no doubt what is a busy as all heck schedule.  While not the best time frame, I suspect they did their best to make this happen at all.  

MartyE posted:

LOL!  The TCA makes an attempt to have TCA members a chance to ride aboard the 611 on no doubt what is a busy as all heck schedule.  While not the best time frame, I suspect they did their best to make this happen at all.  

I have to take back what I said.  After thinking about it this will work out perfectly for my son and me.   Made reservations for a cab tour, blow the whistle, and a ride.  After head over to the show by noon and if I don't finish up, I'll attend Saturday AM for the first time.  Thanks TCA!

I knew a bit ago it was coming up north, I saw the TCA announcement yesterday. I really have to figure out what I want to do as far as popping by to see it. I'll look into it further tonight to see what works best for me.

Already signed up.  Fits my schedule too.

Will the track at Strasburg be heavy enough to support the "J"? I remember an exhibit at the B&O Museum showing cross-sections of rail and the weight of the engines it would support. 

artyoung posted:

Will the track at Strasburg be heavy enough to support the "J"? I remember an exhibit at the B&O Museum showing cross-sections of rail and the weight of the engines it would support. 

Well, it's going so I would guess yes.

I'm riding in the President's car on the 12:30 excursion.   Looking forward to it!

-Greg

Wow, stuff is sold out quick, lol. I did get a whistle blow on 611, premium car ride at 10:30, and shop tours at noon. I am okay with what I got as it will be grand no matter what I miss. I will have a blast no matter what. I can't wait. Heck, I still have to register for York and get my hotel accommodations yet, lol. I'll see about that later, been a long day.

superwarp1 posted:

artyoung posted:

Will the track at Strasburg be heavy enough to support the "J"? I remember an exhibit at the B&O Museum showing cross-sections of rail and the weight of the engines it would support. 

Well, it's going so I would guess yes.

Well, they operate a 2-10-0 and a 4-8-0 daily so most likely yes. Also, don’t forget that a Pennsy M1, an L1 and a few others were pulled across the line to get them to the RRMPA. I’m sure if they can get a GG1 out and back, they can get a J in and out. I’m assuming she will be staying at Strasburg for the entire month? It would be nice if NS let her go up to Harrisburg to turn around on the wye and/or go across the Rockville Bridge!

eddie g posted:

Who would want to do that on Friday? They didn't schedule that very well.

I agree and especially for us table holders who can't get away on Friday. 

Bill

This is a great idea and to the extent TCA helped organize they deserve kudos.  It is an excellent idea to boost attendance for the museum and the show and to spur interest in railroading generally. We have our reservations already and the kids are excited.  

Dave NYC Hudson PRR K4 posted:

Wow, stuff is sold out quick, lol. I did get a whistle blow on 611, premium car ride at 10:30, and shop tours at noon. I am okay with what I got as it will be grand no matter what I miss. I will have a blast no matter what. I can't wait. Heck, I still have to register for York and get my hotel accommodations yet, lol. I'll see about that later, been a long day.

I forgot about the shop tour.  Ohwell, another time, I want to get back to York by noon anyway for the meet.  Back shop tour is planned for Steamtown Saturday on the way home anyway.

Maybe in Oct 2020 611 can visit Steamtown.  They could do some really long trips up the grade to Moscow.  I can hear the engine bark up that hill now.  I can dream anyway.

superwarp1 posted:

Dave NYC Hudson PRR K4 posted:

Wow, stuff is sold out quick, lol. I did get a whistle blow on 611, premium car ride at 10:30, and shop tours at noon. I am okay with what I got as it will be grand no matter what I miss. I will have a blast no matter what. I can't wait. Heck, I still have to register for York and get my hotel accommodations yet, lol. I'll see about that later, been a long day.

I forgot about the shop tour.  Ohwell, another time, I want to get back to York by noon anyway for the meet.  Back shop tour is planned for Steamtown Saturday on the way home anyway.

Maybe in Oct 2020 611 can visit Steamtown.  They could do some really long trips up the grade to Moscow.  I can hear the engine bark up that hill now.  I can dream anyway.

My niece lives up by Scranton and they always pop over there. I have asked her if she has any news of stuff ongoing or if there is some sort of mailing list. I had emailed them via their own questions email and never got anything back. I suppose if she comes up empty handed I can always give them a ring.

I do want to get back to York as well, but I can spend some time over at Strasburg. I'm sure I'll get everything in I usually do(or try to do).

If any of you who has tickets on the J611 Hostling Tour for 10/18 in Strasburg finds you are unable to use them, I would love to buy up to 5.  We are coming all the way from California for the 45 minute ride in the Premium cars at 10:30 that day, but didn't sign up in time for the tour.  The J611 has been my 11-year-old son's favorite locomotive since he was 2 - not exaggerating!  Please let me know if you know of any way we can be on a waiting list or post our interest in buying tickets from a reseller.  

Anyone have tickets for the 12:30 excursion on Friday?

- Greg

Seems it’s just you Greg.

Wish I was going. 

Yeah, looks like I'll be sipping an adult beverage alone on that excursion...woe is me..lol

-Greg

Booked my 611 in cab experience months ago for Sunday morning because I knew I'd be at York Friday 

Well, I got my timetable figured out. It says on GM's that it should take 41 minutes to travel from my hotel to Strasburg. I know they said to arrive early so I guess early breakfast to start and then travel out there.

We do have an extra ticket for the sold out premium cars ride at 1:30 so if anyone wants it give me a call at 714-962-4443

Had a blast hanging with the J and riding jump seat of NW 475 today! Best ride ever! BigRail

I went a different route!😊

Good one Don.I like this one a lot. The boy was walking back and I think I missed him saying how loud it was. I told him it has to be so everyone knows to be out of the way. So much fun yesterday.

Why in the world do you guys shoot VERTICAL VIDEO!! Look at your TV screen! Is it VERTICAL? NO! Look at the screen shown above. Big black bars on each side where PICTURE should be.

Plus, you’re shooting a horizontal subject - a train!

When shooting video with your phone, hold it horizontally.

Rich Melvin posted:

Why in the world do you guys shoot VERTICAL VIDEO!! Look at your TV screen! Is it VERTICAL? NO! Look at the screen shown above. Big black bars on each side where PICTURE should be.

Plus, you’re shooting a horizontal subject - a train!

When shooting video with your phone, hold it horizontally.

I have so much video Rich, it's both ways, but the majority is the correct way, lol. Thanks for chiming in. Love hearing from you.

Went to see the 611 on Monday 10/14. Hardly anyone there. Walked up the stairs and blew the whistle.

eddie g posted:

Went to see the 611 on Monday 10/14. Hardly anyone there. Walked up the stairs and blew the whistle.

I would like to go during the week.  Being retired every day is Saturday or Sunday.  I'm hoping to avoid the crowds.  I read the Strasburg site where it goes into the availability of 611 during non-weekend hours.  It states that the loco could be in the shop on some days.  

Would you happen to know any more than I at this point about that ?

The rain couldn't dampen my in cab experience this morning what a thrill

My wife and I stopped by on our way from the fairgrounds to the Lancaster area. The 611 had just pulled in from an excursion. I got a few pics from across the street.

rpmcobra posted:

 

The rain couldn't dampen my in cab experience this morning what a thrill

 

Why did they have an auxiliary tender on her?

RSJB18 posted:

rpmcobra posted:

 

The rain couldn't dampen my in cab experience this morning what a thrill

 

Why did they have an auxiliary tender on her?

I didn't think to ask I was so caught up in other questions but really enjoyed that they added it to the train today. They did say it was leaving next Monday

Love the pictures Rail. Thanks John

rpmcobra posted:

RSJB18 posted:

rpmcobra posted:

 

The rain couldn't dampen my in cab experience this morning what a thrill

 

Why did they have an auxiliary tender on her?

I didn't think to ask I was so caught up in other questions but really enjoyed that they added it to the train today. They did say it was leaving next Monday

Monday the 21st, or Monday the 28th?  I have a picture idea I want to try to capture

I was more impressed with the 1955 Bellaire sport coupe turquoise & ivory. That was my first new car. I bought it at Soundview Chevrolet in New Rochelle, NY price $2200.

Oh no, it's the VERTICAL VIDEO SYNDROME...and I agree.  Thanks to all for the 611 pics.

Here's some video I shot Friday.   It was very windy so my apologies for the slight wiggle from holding my tablet:

-Greg