New Video By FWHS - NKP 765 Cab Ride Horseshoe Curve

We're looking at a lot of opportunities for 2017, mainline trips and CVSR included.

Gee...I guess the engineer was too old and ugly to be in this video. 

Nice video giving a different perspective from the other side, sorry Rich.

I heard the engineer has outrageous licensing fees...

Great memories on a similar trip over the Memorial Day 2013 weekend! 

OGR Webmaster posted:

Gee...I guess the engineer was too old and ugly to be in this video. 

all the action on the curve happens in the left seat anyway. 

nathansixchime posted:

I heard the engineer has outrageous licensing fees...

Yeah...that's probably it.

I've heard he's a legend in his own mind.  

I do say though, with the Mars light remaining, makes me want to see it more. I know quite a few people say they don't like it, but look at the history. The mars light as on all NKP Berkshires back in the day.

Well, it just depends on what DAY we are talking about.      I'm partial to the "as built" look, but I'm glad all of you Mars Light geeks are getting your fix.  I was getting tired of hearing all the whining about it.   

Color me confused because this video doesn't even show the front of the engine

There are two whistles you will hear in this video.  The higher pitched one is the all brass whistle from NKP 700, built in 1934.  The 765 has carried this whistle since her first overhaul complete in 1979.  The lower pitched whistle is from the PRR East Altoona Roundhouse, once the world's largest roundhouse.  It is a 3-chime, 8" diam. Lunkenheimer whistle.  

nathansixchime posted:

We're looking at a lot of opportunities for 2017, mainline trips and CVSR included.

Can't wait! I should be at the shops the first weekend of February. I'll take any job that needs done. 

OGR Webmaster posted:

Gee...I guess the engineer was too old and ugly to be in this video. 

Nah....he was at Beans already, after crossing The Diamond. 

I'm glad you guys were able to come to my state twice. I rode both Horseshoe Curve and Lehigh Gorge trips. I met Kelly Lynch on the train on Horseshoe Curve trip, and Rich on the Lehigh Gorge trip. I'm guessing since NS has cut back it's steam program to just 611, you won't be able to run any more passenger excursions on NS. So where would you run on the mainline this year? CSX certainly won't take you, they have had a ban on steam for a while now, since about 1995 when the New River train switched to Amtrak Genesis diesels. I know you tried to run another trip in Chicago area on BNSF last year but it didn't work out.

OGR Webmaster posted:

Gee...I guess the engineer was too old and ugly to be in this video. 

Rich,

While watching the video I thought of something.  What did the engine crews during Steam Operations do when they had to go to the bathroom?  I can understand that #1 can be easily taken care of, but what about #2?   

Larry

That's when you hear the phrase, "Wow, this coal smells like sh**."

LLKJR posted:

OGR Webmaster posted:

Gee...I guess the engineer was too old and ugly to be in this video. 

Rich,

While watching the video I thought of something.  What did the engine crews during Steam Operations do when they had to go to the bathroom?  I can understand that #1 can be easily taken care of, but what about #2?   

Larry

There's the coal scoop to squat over and a big 'ole coal fired incinerator right in front of the crew.

If you suffer from stage fright, however, you're outta luck.

Nick Chillianis posted:

LLKJR posted:

OGR Webmaster posted:

Gee...I guess the engineer was too old and ugly to be in this video. 

Rich,

While watching the video I thought of something.  What did the engine crews during Steam Operations do when they had to go to the bathroom?  I can understand that #1 can be easily taken care of, but what about #2?   

Larry

There's the coal scoop to squat over and a big 'ole coal fired incinerator right in front of the crew.

If you suffer from stage fright, however, you're outta luck.

Well....I hope Mega Steam never produces THAT scent.