Steam Train in the Snow - Mountain Thunder in Winter - Western Maryland Scenic Railroad 734!

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  • Steam Train in the Snow - Mountain Thunder in Winter - Western Maryland Scenic Railroad 734!
    In January 2015, thanks to Mike Armstrong of the CoasterFan2105 channel, Dan had the opportunity to go on a very special private excursion on the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad.
    No. 734 is a 1916 Baldwin 2-8-0 steam locomotive that originally served on the Lake Superior & Ishpeming.
    Known affectionately as Mountain Thunder, this locomotive started pulling steam trains over the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad in the early 1990s.
    In 2016, the engine was taken out of service, and it’s uncertain when it might run again.
    So you can enjoy the sounds of this locomotive, this program is being presented with minimal narration.
    The train included restored Pennsylvania Railroad gondola 614470 and Western Maryland caboose 1813.
    This program is full of spectacular run-by shots, one after the other. The cold winter air made for great steam that swirled around the engine and under the cars.
    If you're a fan of trains or steam trains in particular, be sure to check out this video!
    #train #trainvideo #winter #steam #railway #maryland

Komentáře • 40

  • @CoasterFan2105
    @CoasterFan2105 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Awesome video, Dan! That was a pretty incredible day. Lots of fun. I'll never forget it!

    • @DanielCortopassi
      @DanielCortopassi  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Hey Mike! It's a fond memory for me, too. I had a lot of fun that day. It's probably the best excursion I've been on. Thanks so much for letting me tag along!

    • @CoasterFan2105
      @CoasterFan2105 Před 6 měsíci

      @@DanielCortopassi For me too. And any time! Maybe we'll have to do it again one of these days.

    • @DanielCortopassi
      @DanielCortopassi  Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@CoasterFan2105 That would be awesome!

  • @Mildcat743
    @Mildcat743 Před 6 měsíci +4

    734 has the distinction of being the first steam locomotive I rode behind as a kid, while visiting my great grandmother who lived in West Virginia.

    • @DanielCortopassi
      @DanielCortopassi  Před 6 měsíci

      It's a really cool locomotive. I hope they put it back in service sometime. Thanks for watching!

  • @Tigerpaw87
    @Tigerpaw87 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Great video of an awesome excursion! Thanks for sharing Daniel!

    • @DanielCortopassi
      @DanielCortopassi  Před 6 měsíci

      It was a really fun day. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

  • @NicksCollectableCreations
    @NicksCollectableCreations Před 3 měsíci +2

    Beautiful locomotive. Winter is the best time to see steam trains.

    • @DanielCortopassi
      @DanielCortopassi  Před 3 měsíci

      The cold air does make for great steam. I had a lot of fun on this excursion. Thanks for watching!

  • @jamesnicholas7180
    @jamesnicholas7180 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Beautiful scenery and great views! Loving your recent steam videos. Thanks for sharing!

    • @DanielCortopassi
      @DanielCortopassi  Před 6 měsíci

      It was a really awesome day, with snow and good weather. The cold air made for a lot of steam. Thanks for watching!

  • @davidl.miller8168
    @davidl.miller8168 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Dan, Very nice video and great run byes. Thanks for posting, I always look forward to your content.

  • @aarongumbinger
    @aarongumbinger Před 5 měsíci +1

    Really incredible all around - there are not many running locomotives that can take you back a century and let you get a sense of the sights, sensations and sounds of a steam engine like this one. Very enjoyable video as always …

    • @DanielCortopassi
      @DanielCortopassi  Před 5 měsíci

      I'm glad you enjoyed the video. It was an incredible day. Thanks for watching!

  • @JoeG-firehousewhiskey
    @JoeG-firehousewhiskey Před 3 měsíci +1

    Amazing shots. Absolutely gorgeous with the snow

    • @DanielCortopassi
      @DanielCortopassi  Před 3 měsíci +1

      I'm glad you enjoyed the video. It was an amazing experience. Thanks for watching!

  • @MaxSupercars
    @MaxSupercars Před 6 měsíci +3

    Beautiful loco and video! Thanx! ❤😊😍🥰

  • @jackcieslawski1076
    @jackcieslawski1076 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Superb! Love stem on snow.
    Now I live in Western Australia so no snow in my neighbourhood.
    Thank You!

    • @DanielCortopassi
      @DanielCortopassi  Před 6 měsíci

      We live in an area that almost never gets snow, so I can relate. It was worth the trip to Maryland to see this one. Thanks for watching!

  • @user-sv4pj5jl8n
    @user-sv4pj5jl8n Před 6 měsíci +1

    A wonderful presentation. In my opinion, there's nothing that warms the heart more than steam on a cold winter day. Any one for a round of hot chocolate and donuts?

    • @DanielCortopassi
      @DanielCortopassi  Před 6 měsíci +1

      It was a cold day, but it didn't matter. The train was awesome! Thanks for watching!

  • @bigdaddy5179
    @bigdaddy5179 Před 6 měsíci +1

    My wife and I rode that from Cumberland to Frostburg at about the same time frame. When it got to the turntable at Frostburg, they did 7 or 8 360's on the turntable, faster than you would ever imagine a turntable could turn. They have since restored a Mallet the 1390.
    I did a photo shoot on the Cass Railroad. Got to ride in the cab for a little while. The firebox looked like the center of hell

    • @DanielCortopassi
      @DanielCortopassi  Před 6 měsíci +1

      We only got the one spin on the turntable, but that sounds cool. I don't have the footage anymore but I did get to ride in the cab of 734 for a bit. It doesn't matter how cold it is outside, inside the cab of a steam locomotive it's always hot! They had two people shoveling coal. Thanks for watching!

  • @paulkirkmanMYTRAINS
    @paulkirkmanMYTRAINS Před 6 měsíci +3

    Very cool !!! Nice video.

  • @richardleecortopassi1039
    @richardleecortopassi1039 Před 6 měsíci +1

    This Is Soooooo Cool!

  • @lonewolfe31619
    @lonewolfe31619 Před 6 měsíci +3

    You know I love this show I would love to see you all go into model train shows and shows us what you buy I think that would be an awesome addition to the show.

    • @DanielCortopassi
      @DanielCortopassi  Před 6 měsíci +1

      I haven't been to a model train show since before the pandemic, but if we get the chance to go to one, maybe I can talk Nichole into following me around with a camera. Thanks for watching!

  • @fm41
    @fm41 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Great video 👍 Regards from 🇫🇷

    • @DanielCortopassi
      @DanielCortopassi  Před 6 měsíci

      I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!

    • @fm41
      @fm41 Před 6 měsíci

      @@DanielCortopassi 😉

  • @markfrench8892
    @markfrench8892 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Absolutely a fantastic video. Thanks for sharing.

  • @ChrisBlaneyOfficial
    @ChrisBlaneyOfficial Před 5 měsíci

    Really cool to see you in my neck of the woods! I live just one mountain ridge over from Frostburg and have grown up with the WMSR and Cumberland being my home town. I play acoustic music on many of the evening excursion trains that the scenic pulls during the summer and fall months. As of now, 1309 is down and in need of some pretty serious work, but money is being raised to once again restore 734. Hope to see you out this way again someday!

    • @DanielCortopassi
      @DanielCortopassi  Před 5 měsíci

      I'm glad you liked the video. That's too bad about 1309. It was still being worked on when I filmed this video. I was hoping to get back there and see it running. Maybe Nichole and I will make it out that way sometime, and maybe listen to some of that music on an excursion. That sounds really nice. I'd like to see the area again when it's warmer. Thanks for watching!