NKP 765's Steam Schedule on Norfolk Southern

Thank you

Tickets?

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Dennis

Yeah, I was hoping you added a car. 

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Dennis

There is a waiting list for the additional Horseshoe Curve tickets. I think that list will account for all of them. We are only adding one more car.

Watch the web site to be sure.

Rich,

Any idea yet of times passing the curve?

Rich

No idea...have not given it a moment's thought. My responsibility is operations. I don't know what she's going to "wear." Whatever the guys do is OK with me...except for the Mars light. 

No...but if you intend to go to the curve to watch us go past, you better be there early. I expect it will be a mob.

Thank you.

Thanks for the information Rich.

Chris

Hopefully NS and TVRM will allow a switch bringing the 765 south of the Mason-Dixon Line in the next few years. By then the 4501 might be out and doubleheading with the 630. I can still remember chasing the 765 as C&O 2765 several years ago.

Yes, but with a totally new app. The app we used last year was not very good. It did not work reliably and we got a lot of complaints about it. It was free, and you get what you pay for, I guess.

When we launch the new app, I'll post about it here. I think it will be $2.99.

http://www.railstream.biz/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=122

Here is a link to the webcam at the Station Inn in Cresson. Those not in the area can watch it pass live. 

Anybody know If the train stops in Latrobe station?  I see it did last year on youtube videos.  that would be a great shot to see it highball through Greensburg, then chase it to Latrobe for a stop.  my little one would love it too. 

Chris

It stopped in Latrobe last year to let off the company big wigs as they rode in from Altoona. Whether that may happen again or not remains to be seen, and if Wick is up for another steam ride around the curve again.

i cant wait to see this beast running  never saw a large one like this

Please! The Nickel Plate 700s sure weren't "beasts". When you eventually see her, you'll see what I mean.

Keep in mind, not everybody has seen anything larger, so to some people she will look massive.  I attended Train festival 2009, so I do know what you mean

As an example, the small 4-4-0 and two axle tender (a converted 0-4-0) at the Railroad I volunteer on makes the early 1900's Michigan Central 4-4-2 (which isn't even hooked up to it's tender) one stall over in the roundhouse look like a giant.  Then the C&O Allegheny 1601 in the museum dwarfs everything.

Well, "massive" or "huge", yes. But, "beast", which tends to connote ugly,,,,,no.

Looking at the youtube videos, I would have to say its pretty large.  The only time Ive seen any steamers were in savannah, GA at the museum there, and back in 88 in Yuma, AZ I saw a large engine sitting near a hotel we visited and I was 13 then. 

anyhow, I got a lot of people in my area all the sudden wanting to tag with me to see this thing run past.  With a bunch of kids wanting to see it also.  most never get this opportunity to see a steam engine roar past.  hope all goes well and its on schedule

Rich, are you sure that schedule is correct?

I do not see any listing for Berlin Maryland or Selbyville Delaware this year.

We have trackage you can use.

Check it again please ..... when you get time. 

Greg

Beast gives me the idea of a bad sci-fi moviie!

But that whistle!  It simply HAS to be heard in person along with the rest of the loco to be appreciated

IMO heres the best "video experience" of 765 if you can't see it in person....phenominal! Maybe the best video of any steam locomotive.....ever

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...re=player_detailpage

that video of the valley is great.  I cant wait to hear that whistle

Hey Rich,

Any idea how many trips you will be making each day on NS employee trips on May 18 & 19?  I'd like to head out to PA for the show (I'm in MN) but I can't make it over the Memorial Day weekend.  I want to make sure there is more than one run each day if I make the trip out there.

Many thanks,

Bob

Two per day on the 18th and 19th.

Thanks Rich!

We'll turn on the table in Altoona.

Rich,

Are the departure times from Altoona on the 18th and 19th and Lewistown on the 25th, 26th, 27th, known yet?

thanks, Rich

Rich,

Are the departure times from Altoona on the 18th and 19th of May and Lewistown on the 25th, 26th, 27th of May known yet?

thanks, Rich

8am 25-27th of May. I'll be on the 27th trip. Looking forward to it greatly. 

NO WE WON'T - CHANGE OF PLANS

On the 18th and 19th Employee Trips we will NOT turn the 765 on the table in Altoona. 765 will be facing west and will work up the hill with the PRR Heritage diesel on the rear. We'll get to Gallitzin, change ends and come back down the hill with the diesel leading.