On Sunday I met up with forum member Ed Mullan and we chased the 734 up the mountain. Here is the video I shot. Turn up your speakers and listen to her chuff and she climbs the grades, and listen to that beautiful whistle.
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That whistle sounds great. It sounds real close to the original 611 Whistle. Great video also.
Originally Posted by wrawroacx:
That whistle sounds great. It sounds real close to the original 611 Whistle. Great video also.
Thank you.
I was never a fan of the "hooter" style whistle until I heard one in person. It was a really fun trip and I can not wait to make it back to the WMSR to see the 1309.
Who was driving the train? Was it rich?
Wonderful video, Jim! It has been a long time since I was there. I used to live nearby, on the West Virginia side of the Potomac. 20 years ago now. Thank you for posting!
Great Video!
If memory serves me, the whistle is an original off of a WM I-2 Decapod.
Thanks for posting!
Beautiful video and whistle.
Ray
Ray
Those steamers sound much more alive than the models do. That video captures it. WOW. Very nice video.
Thank you for posting your video, it is a masterful piece of work. I'm glad you enjoyed your trip to the WMSR.
Regarding the whistle, it is a 3-chime Hancock. Mr. Kevin Rice (our CMO) installed it as he thought it had a better sound than others. I am glad to hear people like the sound and appreciate the feedback.
For those who are long familiar with the WMSR, you may have also noticed less smoke this year. After our valve rebuild in March and April, we are seeing a 61% drop in overall fuel use due to significantly increased operating efficiency. We are going to be running trials in July to increase 734's maximum tonnage rating which will result in even greater savings through the reduction in use of the helper.
Thank you to all who support the WMSR, your assistance is greatly appreciated!
Mike
Michael Gresham
General Superintendent
WMSR
Regarding the whistle, it is a 3-chime Hancock. Mr. Kevin Rice (our CMO) installed it as he thought it had a better sound than others. I am glad to hear people like the sound and appreciate the feedback.
For those who are long familiar with the WMSR, you may have also noticed less smoke this year. After our valve rebuild in March and April, we are seeing a 61% drop in overall fuel use due to significantly increased operating efficiency. We are going to be running trials in July to increase 734's maximum tonnage rating which will result in even greater savings through the reduction in use of the helper.
Thank you to all who support the WMSR, your assistance is greatly appreciated!
Mike
Michael Gresham
General Superintendent
WMSR
A lot of excellent sounds and camera angles. Well done.
This is my favorite from your YT Public Video.
Click on screen shot to enlarge........
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Jdevleerjr, I rode behind the 734 two summers ago while vacationing at our cabin in Capon Bridge, West Virginia. Its a great trip in beautiful scenic country but I took only still photos. Your great video helped recapture the mood of that memorable ride. Great job!
I've ridden in the cab of WMSR 734 twice and got to operate GP30 #502 as well. What machines. Would like to get up there later this year to see 734 one more time as well.
Considering I grew up going to the B&O Museum, climbing on, photographing, and touching the 1309, seeing that thing run will be something else. For all those years, who would've EVER thought she'd be brought back to life!
Speaking of the whistle....being a B&O guy and growing up and still living not far from B&O Metropolitan Sub (now CSX), the B&O 6 chime whistle that was on 734 some years ago was great!
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Originally Posted by SJC:
I've ridden in the cab of WMSR 734 twice and got to operate GP30 #502 as well. What machines. Would like to get up there later this year to see 734 one more time as well.
Considering I grew up going to the B&O Museum, climbing on, photographing, and touching the 1309, seeing that thing run will be something else. For all those years, who would've EVER thought she'd be brought back to life!
Speaking of the whistle....being a B&O guy and growing up and still living not far from B&O Metropolitan Sub (now CSX), the B&O 6 chime whistle that was on 734 some years ago was great!
Great pics. I really would love to do a cab ride someday. Maybe when they have the 1309 running!
