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Hello all, my name is Ben Bourrie, owner and operator of Merrimack & Saco Productions, and welcome to my channel! It is here that you'll be able to find railroads from all over New Hampshire and beyond! Please enjoy what this channel has to offer!
Norfolk & Western 475 - Mastodon on the road to Paradise: Strasburg Railroad - 11/10/2023
Program Itinerary:
0:00: Arrival from the shop
0:43: Taking on water and servicing
2:08: Marching up the grade at Carpenter’s
3:06: Carpenter’s Crossing (Black Horse Road)
3:51: “The 19th Century Limited now arriving,” return to Strasburg at the Water Tower
4:53: Easing to a stop at Tower J
5:46: Sunset at Esbenshade Crossing
7:05: Last light at Groff’s Grove
In the Amish Country in southeastern Pennsylvania, one of the most acclaimed heritage railroads in the country takes visitors back in history when life moved just a little slower. At the Strasburg Rail Road, steam is always king, with 3 locomotives providing continuous steam service; Canadian National 89, Great Western 90, and the subject of this program, Norfolk & Western 475.
475 was built by Baldwin Locomotive Works for Norfolk & Western in June of 1906, the locomotive having a rather unique 4-8-0 wheel arrangement known as a “Mastodon,” crews would nickname them “Mollies.” While the more common 2-8-2 “Mikado” was proving more popular with other railroads, the N&W wasn’t sold on the design, believing the heavy firebox would best be supported by the driving wheels, allowing the weight to contribute to the locomotive’s tractive effort. Thus, N&W went ahead with the Mastodon over the Mikado, designated as the N&W’s M Class. The fleet would be pressed into mainline freight service, with coal drags being a commodity for the fleet of 125 locomotives. As steam technology advanced, the M Class would be phased out of mainline freight service as the Y Class 2-8-8-2 “Mallet’s” were introduced, but the venerable Mastodons would continue on in branch line service until their retirement in 1957.
After escaping the scraper’s torch and changing hands several times, ol’ 475 would finally arrive at the Strasburg Rail Road in 1991. Two years in the Strasburg’s world class shops would result in 475 finally turning a wheel under her own steam, 36 years after being retired by the N&W. Now one of two representatives of her class, 475 is the only Mastodon under steam, providing memories for the newest generation of rail enthusiasts as she rambles on through Pennsylvania’s Amish County.
0:00: Arrival from the shop
0:43: Taking on water and servicing
2:08: Marching up the grade at Carpenter’s
3:06: Carpenter’s Crossing (Black Horse Road)
3:51: “The 19th Century Limited now arriving,” return to Strasburg at the Water Tower
4:53: Easing to a stop at Tower J
5:46: Sunset at Esbenshade Crossing
7:05: Last light at Groff’s Grove
In the Amish Country in southeastern Pennsylvania, one of the most acclaimed heritage railroads in the country takes visitors back in history when life moved just a little slower. At the Strasburg Rail Road, steam is always king, with 3 locomotives providing continuous steam service; Canadian National 89, Great Western 90, and the subject of this program, Norfolk & Western 475.
475 was built by Baldwin Locomotive Works for Norfolk & Western in June of 1906, the locomotive having a rather unique 4-8-0 wheel arrangement known as a “Mastodon,” crews would nickname them “Mollies.” While the more common 2-8-2 “Mikado” was proving more popular with other railroads, the N&W wasn’t sold on the design, believing the heavy firebox would best be supported by the driving wheels, allowing the weight to contribute to the locomotive’s tractive effort. Thus, N&W went ahead with the Mastodon over the Mikado, designated as the N&W’s M Class. The fleet would be pressed into mainline freight service, with coal drags being a commodity for the fleet of 125 locomotives. As steam technology advanced, the M Class would be phased out of mainline freight service as the Y Class 2-8-8-2 “Mallet’s” were introduced, but the venerable Mastodons would continue on in branch line service until their retirement in 1957.
After escaping the scraper’s torch and changing hands several times, ol’ 475 would finally arrive at the Strasburg Rail Road in 1991. Two years in the Strasburg’s world class shops would result in 475 finally turning a wheel under her own steam, 36 years after being retired by the N&W. Now one of two representatives of her class, 475 is the only Mastodon under steam, providing memories for the newest generation of rail enthusiasts as she rambles on through Pennsylvania’s Amish County.
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Great video of a fun chase! 🎥 🚂👍
I got to see this a few mins ago :)
yea great catches and video of this fast freight going back and forth
А в восторге от паровоза😊❤❤❤❤❤ конечно отличная операторская работа!!!!
Beautiful video in so many ways. I especially loved the sunset shots.
Thank you!
I can also agree to that I feel like the sunset shots are always the best, there is something about the vibe it brings or maybe it’s the environment idk but it’s very peaceful especially in Lancaster County
Awesome editing and cinematography!
Thank you! Much appreciated!
Man. I wish 475 still had her hooter whistle.
Same I love that whistle
Nice video. I was there the same day as you.
Oh sweet! This was my first time, ended up taking a ride and shop tour while I was there too, it’s a long ride from NH but I definitely want to go back.
Spectacular! It would have been awesome to be there for this incredible event. The amount of work and dedication to get all this equipment restored and back in operation, and finding such a beautiful place to build a line and the buildings to be able to bring back the past. Just incredible.
Definitely seems like it would be a lot different operations wise, definitely, than my work over here on the standard gauge side. Either way, a nifty little road and power indeed.
Is the Budd RDC functional?
Need to do this trip next time we are in new york
Love the T&P whistle. Did you see the wear on the left crosshead guides at the beginning?
yea great catches and video
My son is special needs and loves trains 🚆🚊🛤🚞🚝🚉🚈🚇🚅🚄🚃🚋 especially steam locomotives 🚂 like those he thinks they are valuable classic antiques and all should be preserved, restored, and put back into service. He finds this rebuilt narrow gauge railroad in Maine very interesting and hopes the entire line is restored and used again for tourists. But he does not want that to be wishful thinking he wants it to be a reality!
hey cool vid! I'm heading up to the mountain soon and I was hoping you could give me a few tips, 1. where'd you park the car? 2. I see the below comment asking about the trail and was wondering if the approach to the trail was obvious or if you're just kinda following the creek and 3. roughly when do these guys come through? Thanks in advance!
There’s a spot on Route 302 where you can clearly see Willey Brook Bridge from the road, there will be some guardrails around there that may provide a landmark, the trail is unmarked but there is a decent sized dirt lot right at the base of the trail that you park at. I haven’t been up to the bridge since October so my apologies if this description isn’t incredibly helpful, checking Google Earth is definitely the way to go to prepare. As for when, I’d say head out there about 20 minutes before the train leaves Crawford heading back to North Conway is a good estimate, as for North Conway to Crawford, you could probably head up after they pass Fourth Iron and make it up just fine. Just remember, having some time to wait is much better than just barely making it, safety first, there could be work extras working on the line in between the regularly scheduled train.
I caught this excursion at Hazens but missed them coming in and left before they left
Take more VT railway videos. Not enough people are taking VT railway videos this year 2023.
Wow, How did I not see this one earlier! Great shooting, with a great opening! One helluva chase! Steve D
Thank you Steve!
Magic.
So special , I love this video! Best subs provider -> Promo sm!!!
Video is 10:12 long, coincidence? I think not.
Trains into and out of Laconia Station as God himself intended.
I only wish it was a regular occurrence
Nice video, but never got the count on the total cars. One of my pet peeves when you guys are videoing. Finish the train from start to finish 👍
Thank you! With a longer train like this, I cut the video down to just show the points of most interest, those being the head end and the Green Mountain coaches, the video would’ve been more than double the length if I had left everything uncut, not too many people would watch in that state. However I did leave a few clips uncut, the shots in Manchester, Sunderland, and Hoosick Junction all showcase the full train and allow for a complete car count, 29 car total.
Very nice! Two footers are great, regardless from which country they are. The four locomotives here were all Forneys, would be great to see preserved American built tender and tank engines in the UK and SA see take part in such a gathering, but this will probably never happen because transport costs are prohibitive.
How many trains run on that line
Usually 1 a day. The line connects the VRS with the former PAS ...now CSX in Hoosick Jct. They run mixed freight along with limestone slurry north and south.
Nice job! Always good to see your work. Steve D
Thank you Steve!
7:52 wait what?
8:08 WAIT WHAT?????
the RDC has a horn and bell for shove moves.
@@danielcarlin7784 true. It’s just never been used for shove moves before
During operations where the caboose isn’t used, such as in this case as the local Meredith to Lakeport trips were also being ran, this is the next best option. Bike Week trains in recent years also come to mind, having featured all RDC consists, thus needing this car for the shoves between Weirs and Meredith.
@@merrimacksacoproductions4497 Is this the only RDC that get's this treatment?
Great Video! It's cool to see some of the back alleys of the line that we don't usually get to see. Looks like a nice experience.
Thank you! It’s a short and rather slow ride, but for $10 it’s a good experience, remarkable scenery given the distance as well. If you get the chance, I would definitely recommend it!
@@merrimacksacoproductions4497 sounds like a good time, all I need now is some free time :)
I'm suddenly transported NINETY YEARS into the past. And in COLOR!!
It’s amazing just how far you can go in terms of historical recreation at the WWF, between the photo charters, the WWI Reenactment events, and even just normal operating days, I fully believe it’s one of the best historic experience you can possibly get, regardless of when you visit! Thank you for watching!
Fantastic, thanks.
Great video Ben! This is why I like your channel!
Thank you Jesse!
About time you got back to making videos. I pay nothing for these and expect better entertainment!
Got a lot of good stuff to put together that’s been piling up in the cue list, in the coming weeks you’ll definitely be entertained!
Fantastic. I had a book in the early seventies entitled Busted and still running and would imagine myself working on a Maine two footer road. So cool to see it in video, thanks.
How easy is this line to chase?
I'm pretty sure I was there one of those days riding behind 1590
One of the passenger cars had the paint scheme of the 1938 20th Century Limited and Dreyfuss Hudson.
One of the privately owned coaches the railroad has on property, I believe it’s of Chesapeake & Ohio heritage and was repainted as a NYC 20th Century Limited coach once in private ownership.
@@merrimacksacoproductions4497 Oh ok.
4268 is now wearing 216s bell. Specifically the bell it came with when delivered in 2010.
Are there any plans on using the F units on other trips besides the 470 trips?
It depends on the power available for the day. Say if #252 was handling the notch, #216 and #255 were down they would use the F units on the valley, of course they would probably fire up #7470 with it.
@@Mountaindivisionrailfan252 thanks for the feed back, a friend told me that boston and maine 4268 is still haveing problems so it's probably not going to run for a while unless it is a emergency or there testing there work.
Sweet video!
Thank you!
Welcome✌🏽
Awesome video. I couldn't make it those two days so I hope to be there for the 470 Club Excursion!
Thank you! I’m hoping to be there as well, had some car issues heading up for the May Crawford excursion and only caught the tail end, definitely have some spots I need to hit in October.
No More Racks from NS........ they Now come in on CSX M426 NS Lost The Contract..... the Other racks still go to ayer (FORD) csx & P&W Moving these Racks Like Wild Fire at Times
thats a lot of space between words (nah but good info though)
Does it stop at any towns or sites, to get off and visit?
Crawford Station is typically the terminus for regular season Mountaineer Service, that does include I believe an hour layover to stretch your legs and see the station, foliage service includes the stop at Crawford’s but terminates just up the line at Fabyan’s, as far as my knowledge goes, they do not permit passengers to get off during this leg of the trip.
that shot at 4 and a half minutes is so epic!!!
Love the High Hood units!!! your channel has some of best filming I've seen, very top notch work!!!
Thank you much! Glad you enjoyed!
Awesome video, that bridge shot at 2 minutes is really really cool!!! Top notch work, man those locos get rockin a bit on some of this trackage! Sub'd and liked!
I'm hoping the Mountain Division line to Portland is eventually reopened so excursions from Portland could be run. With MEC's 470 locomotive being restored, a run of that old gal up from Portland when she's operational would be a truly historic event!
Great shots of the trackage! Excellent video!
Nice video! Just curious, when will 7 return to Portland?
Thank you! It returned sometime last year before the Christmas season, I can’t remember when.
anybody know where to get a complete set of blueprints so i can build it for 7.5" gauge BSR #7