NYC 'Water Level Route' - Excellent Video in COLOR | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

c.samOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Many of you have probably seen this already but I happened to stumble upon it while watching videos posted on the 'What do you pull behind your Hudson?' thread.

Excellent color footage of the steamers that ran along the 'billiard-flat' Water Level Route. Aside from many Hudsons, the narrator mentioned that "the Niagara was the most advanced steam locomotive ever produced" and "with roller bearings that 2 men could push it along with the massive centipede tender". That's an amazing statement and better than the N&W J Class which supposedly 5 or 6 men could push on level track. I had believed that the J was the most advanced steamer built but perhaps I have been enlightened? :-)

Enjoy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLUd-BabLlc

12/10/1611:22 AM

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padreyakOGR Forum Member

Notice the two railfans bailing out shortly after the 6 minute mark.

12/10/1612:10 PM

RickOOGR Forum Member

c.sam posted:
"the Niagara was the most advanced steam locomotive ever produced" and "with roller bearings that 2 men could push it along with the massive centipede tender". That's an amazing statement and better than the N&W J Class which supposedly 5 or 6 men could push on level track.

......or pulled by 4 young ladies.

Image result for new york central niagara timken

12/10/1612:18 PM

lamingOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

Wow... those Hudson's were SOOOOO impressive. Amazing stats.

12/10/162:49 PM

Ron HOGR Forum Member

Wow ! What a video Sam.

Thank you,

Ron H

12/10/162:50 PM

AMCDaveOGR Forum Member

Thanks!!

I went down stairs and pulled my Williams brass Niagara off the shelf.....motivation to get busy so I can run these things!!

12/10/163:11 PM

chris aOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Thanks for sharing this... Really great video with interesting commentary.

12/10/163:34 PM

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