Western Maryland Scenic Railroad 1309 "Hands On The Throttle" Operating the Beast of the East 2/6/23
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- čas přidán 11. 02. 2023
- For Nearly my whole life I always dreamed of being able to run a steam locomotive to really feel what it's like to run these machines. and on February 6th 2023, I finally achieved my goal, I managed to buy one of the few available "Throttle Time" Tickets from the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad and Operated The Massive 1309 H-6 2-6-6-2 Mallet Steam Locomotive. Being able to grab that throttle for the first time and feel the true power of this machine was the greatest feeling ever. and being able to Let a Southern Railway 3 Chime ring out for everyone to hear was also an amazing feeling. the ticket did cost a hefty price. but I think it was worth every single penny. The engineer and fireman were actually visiting from the DRG&W railroad that day I was operating, They were great and very polite men.
all Cab Video of me Operating 1309 Provided by @codydombrowski1336, thanks for all of the great footage of me Operating this beast.
So railfans if you want to experience what it's like to run one of these Mighty Machines, or to ride one of THE WMSR's regular excursions vist: wmsr.com/ keep in mind the throttle time tickets are very limited and will sell out decently fast. so get them while you can
thank all of you so much for watching this video, was probably the funnest one to make, have a great day everyone!
#1309 - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Outstanding video. Thanks for sharing. Dave
So jealous! Congrats on the experience of a lifetime!
Looks like a lot of fun, awesome video too man!
If you’d seen the smile on your face, it was the biggest I’ve seen before. You did phenomenal for the first time I can already see you at the throttle of another engine!
Great job man! Born engineer!
1309 is back to her C&O glory. Now, all 1309 needs is some C&O passenger cars or a C&O caboose behind the coal drag.
Only thing is 1309 is only staying in this paint scheme for a few more weeks or days, then it's going back into WMSR paint. It's only in C&O paint because of a photo charter that Steve Lerro did.
@IronhorseRailProductions What a shame. 1309 looks best as Chesapeake and Ohio. Western Maryland should get 754 up and running. Maybe CSX will buy 1309 back from Western Maryland and send it to Kentucky Steam for their steam shop as a sister to 2716 that their rebuilding.
UP can do it, and I'm sure CSX can also.
@@slagcat
Not likely due to CSX's anti-steam policy.
@slagcat no way that's happening bud, sounds like a foamers dream to me.
@@slagcat I’m sorry, but I firmly believe anyone who thinks 1309 looks better in C&O than WM is either blind or a liar. She’s also not going anywhere, and if we’re lucky Kentucky Steam will do the sensible thing and roll 2716 out dressed as L&N 1992 again.
Well done Damon, really enjoyed watching you accomplish your dreams!!!
Wish I could've been there Damon! You looked badass!