NKP 765 Steam in Ohio in September

I recall a mention of something near the "Chicago area" or was this just someone starting a rumor?

The Chicago area trips have been postponed. They were to be NS trips.

Maybe next year...

Thanks Rich, I'll wait and see!

Just a couple shots from the last time we were at CVSR 

 Boston Mills

Indigo Lake

Wish you great success.

Nice still shots, Zac, but what the heck...let's watch a video, too!

Define "chicago area"....

You and me both...and my uncle

I'll look forward to seeing you as well.

Thanks Rich. I have been waiting for this announcement! It sounds like the trips will be longer than last time I went down to see you. That's good. I did the BBQ dinner and it seemed like a lot to pay for a dinner and a ride that only went about 5 miles total. Looking forward to it!

PS. Which whistle will be mounted this year?

The one and only whistle that should EVER be mounted on a Nickel Plate Berk, the NKP whistle.

As a matter of policy we are no longer putting "guest whistles" on the locomotive.

Music to my ears

BTW... I don't see the open window cars listed on the website. I'd really like to reserve seats in one of those. That's the one drawback to the CVSR cars. You are too insulated from the outside. Need to be able to hear and smell the old  girl

Nice vid, interesting whistle...

No disrespect, but does she always have to be pulling a diesel around?

On the CVSR the diesel on the rear is necessary because there is no place to turn the 765 or run around the train. When we move northbound, the diesel is in the lead.

Any planned photo run-bys on the trip? 

Yes, there will be photo runbys.

One of these days I'm going to take a trip out there and see 765 running.  One of these days.

Gary, you ought to make "...one of these days..." this September. It is unlikely that the 765 is going to be any closer to where you live in the next couple of years.

Wish I could make it!  Took the trip from Lewistown to Galliztin, what a great day!  Worth every penny.   

Rich,  How many hours of maintenance to every hour of run time on 765 or any larger steam engine?  

Tickets purchased for the open air coach. Looking forward to it. I envy my son... He is 6 and someday he will realize what a special privilege these trips are. I never saw a steam engine until I was in my late 20's. He sure is lucky. Or maybe he just has a great dad?

Rich,

With open window coaches, do you know if the vestibules will be open this time?

Kevin

Still wish they could get the wyes in use. 

What wyes? There are no wyes on the CVSR.

There used to be a wye at the CSX Akron Yard, but has been out of service for many years. There are now trees growing between the rails. And it is on CSX property.

There is also a wye at the north end, but again it is not on the CVSR, it is a CSX wye.

Yes, those wye's, being CSX was the wish part. And I know it's not worth them to pursue the issue even if CSX gave to ok.

Here are a couple of photos from the 9AM run today. It was a great ride. The NKP coach was a fantastic choice. My whole family had a great time. Good to see you Rich, even if I couldn't say hello.

Rich,  Just did the great train robbery tonight.  Boy it was great!!!!!!  We got two run bys and were able to take film and still pictures with no problem.  The food was very good.  I enjoyed myself very much.  Thanks for posting these great trips.  Just lucky my daughter lives in Independence Ohio.  Ed Powers  

Ps,  Just to let you know there were no lights on the two Nickel Plate Coaches on the ride back tonight,  Heard rumors from the Park Rangers that some romances were in the making.  HAHAHAHA  Ed P.  

Rich,

Saw a good program on RFD-TV "Trains and Locomotives" in which #765 was shown in several clips in her freight hauling days.  Noticed that you were not at the throttle.

After the program, I began to wonder about what different safety appliances/equipment that is on #765 today that was not available in the days of revenue service.

Larry

To comply with Federal laws under CFR 230, Norfolk Southern requests and general improvements, we have added the following upgrades, safety equipment and appliances to the 765:

1. Tender Water Level Indicator
   Allows checking of the tender water level from the cab.
2. Cab Signal System
   For use on NS between Cleveland and Harrisburg
3. Diesel MU Controller
4. End-of-Train Device Control Box
5. Event Recorder
6. Completely new electrical system and power distribution panel
7. Two additional steam turbine electrical generators (to power all the additional electrical gear)
8. Dual sealed-beam headlight

That's about it.

My wife and I will be riding it this Saturday....really looking forward to it!

Hey Rich, 

Are stops for pizza carryout routine for the 765?  How did you & the crew like Luigi's pizza?

Tom B

When the track runs within 100 feet of one of the best Italian restaurants in the area, YOU BETCHA we're gonna stop! That Luigi's pizza was delicious.

We've been known to do the same thing at certain Skyline Chili locations, too.

The stop at Luigi's was made last Thursday 9/5/13 on the deadhead move into town.

Got my reservations for the early train on Saturday and I'm taking my 16 year old Grandson on the trip.  I don't think that he's ever seen a real steam engine outside of a dead display in a park somewhere.  I doubt that I can make a real railfan out of him, but that doesn't mean I'm going to quit trying!

Paul Fischer

The first trip on Saturday, eh? I will be your engineer.

We'll roll into Brecksville about 0915. Hope you enjoy the ride, Paul.

My family will be on the 2nd trip this Saturday at 1:30 PM, NKP Coach #62, no doubt it will be great!

Coach 62 is one of the open window cars and it's on the head end of the train. You'll hear some great sound, but it might be a little cool this weekend.