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Cool pics, Ike.

A few more pictures of the C&O 1309, back in the day and in action. I can't wait to see this loco in person.

Waukonda wrote: ↑Thu Feb 04, 2021 10:11 pm Lousy weather, partially obstructed view, but managed a quick shot of a BNSF coal train that was movin' on.....

Good to see the BNSF coal drag shots!

1967redrider wrote: ↑Fri Feb 05, 2021 12:59 am A few more pictures of the C&O 1309, back in the day and in action. I can't wait to see this loco in person.

That is some Steamer there!

1967redrider wrote: ↑Fri Feb 05, 2021 12:59 am A few more pictures of the C&O 1309, back in the day and in action. I can't wait to see this loco in person.

I don't blame you, they were beasts weren't they. And i don't think most people realize the speeds that steam trains could reach, depending on the individual loco they could comfortably cruise along at between 60-80 MPH.

cudgee wrote: ↑Fri Feb 05, 2021 1:46 am

1967redrider wrote: ↑Fri Feb 05, 2021 12:59 am A few more pictures of the C&O 1309, back in the day and in action. I can't wait to see this loco in person.

I don't blame you, they were beasts weren't they. And i don't think most people realize the speeds that steam trains could reach, depending on the individual loco they could comfortably cruise along at between 60-80 MPH.

I read somewhere recently that the Streamline steams broke the 100 mph barrier on their routes. Just imagine all that tonnage traveling over 100 mph, and over 70 years ago! It just amazes me they stay on the tracks . . . well, more often than not.

100 MPH was quite achievable given the right conditions, but to cruise at 60 MPH given their age is astonishing, considering that was the normal running speed for the EMD's when they were built. Really liking your posts. Have a good and safe weekend.

You too, cudgee.

This is one of our old work horse steam engines, used for spur passenger lines and a lot of goods work. K160- built in 1940 and is currently being used on a tourist passenger line in our Central Goldfields tourist area. Restored and maintained by volunteers.

1967redrider wrote: ↑Fri Feb 05, 2021 12:59 am A few more pictures of the C&O 1309, back in the day and in action. I can't wait to see this loco in person.

More good pictures, John.

cudgee wrote: ↑Fri Feb 05, 2021 4:25 am This is one of our old work horse steam engines, used for spur passenger lines and a lot of goods work. K160- built in 1940 and is currently being used on a tourist passenger line in our Central Goldfields tourist area. Restored and maintained by volunteers.

Steam Engine..jpg

......and a great old beast, she is!

cudgee wrote: ↑Fri Feb 05, 2021 4:25 am This is one of our old work horse steam engines, used for spur passenger lines and a lot of goods work. K160- built in 1940 and is currently being used on a tourist passenger line in our Central Goldfields tourist area. Restored and maintained by volunteers.

Steam Engine..jpg

Cool, cudgee, and an interesting little red caboose being pushed too. Ours were shaped a little differently. Rounded up a few caboose pictures I've found along the way. Behind the steam engine is a caboose and another sitting on a side rail on the left.

Loving this thread, like the exchanging of stories and photos from across the Pacific. To anyone interested we have a couple of dedicated train enthusiasts over here who post regularly on Youtube. If interested look up Greensleeves94 and AUSSIETRAINDRIVER 2021
Hope you all have a good and safe weekend.

1967redrider wrote: ↑Fri Feb 05, 2021 12:48 pm

cudgee wrote: ↑Fri Feb 05, 2021 4:25 am This is one of our old work horse steam engines, used for spur passenger lines and a lot of goods work. K160- built in 1940 and is currently being used on a tourist passenger line in our Central Goldfields tourist area. Restored and maintained by volunteers.

Steam Engine..jpg

Cool, cudgee, and an interesting little red caboose being pushed too. Ours were shaped a little differently. Rounded up a few caboose pictures I've found along the way. Behind the steam engine is a caboose and another sitting on a side rail on the left.

Really good ones, John, love that classy look of the Chessie! I really miss the days of cabooses, and the days when freight cars had names and slogans, rather than the current generic look with a few initials.

Waukonda wrote: ↑Fri Feb 05, 2021 10:25 pm

1967redrider wrote: ↑Fri Feb 05, 2021 12:48 pm

cudgee wrote: ↑Fri Feb 05, 2021 4:25 am This is one of our old work horse steam engines, used for spur passenger lines and a lot of goods work. K160- built in 1940 and is currently being used on a tourist passenger line in our Central Goldfields tourist area. Restored and maintained by volunteers.

Steam Engine..jpg

Cool, cudgee, and an interesting little red caboose being pushed too. Ours were shaped a little differently. Rounded up a few caboose pictures I've found along the way. Behind the steam engine is a caboose and another sitting on a side rail on the left.

Really good ones, John, love that classy look of the Chessie! I really miss the days of cabooses, and the days when freight cars had names and slogans, rather than the current generic look with a few initials.

I agree, Ike.

Thanks for the YouTube suggestions, cudgee.

A 1967 maintenance schedule for Caboose/Guards Vans issued by the Victorian Railways.
Notice that they are to be hand painted, this would have been carried out at the VR Newport Work shops, probably by apprentices. The Victorian Railways back then employed may boys straight from school as apprentices in many trades. They had a yearly intake and you had to sit an entrance exam.

What do you guys think about the Baldwin RF-16 Sharknose?

This B&O magnificent beast just popped up on Twitter, Cumberland Yards/Roundhouse.

1967redrider wrote: ↑Sat Feb 06, 2021 2:22 am What do you guys think about the Baldwin RF-16 Sharknose?

Love it, very impressive piece of kit.

1967redrider wrote: ↑Sat Feb 06, 2021 2:25 am This B&O magnificent beast just popped up on Twitter, Cumberland Yards/Roundhouse.

Mate that is a Loco, wow.

1967redrider wrote: ↑Sat Feb 06, 2021 2:22 am What do you guys think about the Baldwin RF-16 Sharknose?

Just found this link, and it's seems very fitting to your post. Unveiling of Beautifully Restored EMC EA Locomotive#51 Baltimore + Ohio Railroad Museum
Crossbuck Productions. Absolutely beautiful.

1967redrider wrote: ↑Sat Feb 06, 2021 2:22 am What do you guys think about the Baldwin RF-16 Sharknose?

COOL!

1967redrider wrote: ↑Sat Feb 06, 2021 2:25 am This B&O magnificent beast just popped up on Twitter, Cumberland Yards/Roundhouse.

Great pictures John! Enjoy seeing them!

TPK wrote: ↑Sat Feb 06, 2021 6:42 am

1967redrider wrote: ↑Sat Feb 06, 2021 2:25 am This B&O magnificent beast just popped up on Twitter, Cumberland Yards/Roundhouse.

Great pictures John! Enjoy seeing them!

Thanks, Tom!

Waiting for you to post some from Germany.

1967redrider wrote: ↑Sat Feb 06, 2021 2:10 pm

TPK wrote: ↑Sat Feb 06, 2021 6:42 am

1967redrider wrote: ↑Sat Feb 06, 2021 2:25 am This B&O magnificent beast just popped up on Twitter, Cumberland Yards/Roundhouse.

Great pictures John! Enjoy seeing them!

Thanks, Tom!

Waiting for you to post some from Germany.

Never even thought about it to be honest with you.

Well yes John..., we do have some trains over here. There aren't many in my area, as I live in the deep "country". But I could look on the internet if I can find some pictures.

OK so I did some home work and here it is.

First picture is a horse train from 1894.

Next pictures are from my area. Looking at the 3rd picture, I live between Gemünden & Bad Kissingen in the Hammelburg area.

If you enlarge the last picture you can read Bad Kissingen inside the train. That is the name of the county, if you will, where we live.

And here are some other common trains used in Germany.

"DB" = Deutsche Bahn