Mainline Steam Action

[Thunderbolt]

Any Class One railroads have any plans to run steam excursions this year, including the UP or C&O 614? Likewise, any word on NKP 765 or PM 1225?

73's

Ron

 

[JESSERABBIT]

I would like to see the N & W 611 on the road again, if they could get it out of N & W Museum in Roanoke. Where is the 614 kept?

 

[Thunderbolt]

I would like to see the N & W 611 on the road again, if they could get it out of N & W Museum in Roanoke. Where is the 614 kept?

Me too! I really miss the 611 and the 1218 very much and I use to make it a point to ride behind them every chance I got. Conversely, I only saw the 614 from the distance when it was running on the Chessie Steam Specials many years ago.

The last I heard, the 614 is stored someplace out in New Jersey and was for sale a few years ago. Likewise, there were some fall foliage excursions with the 614 around the area, but lately however, the cost of liability insurance is through the roof, making it next to impossible for rail preservation groups to run passenger excursions. Although the costs of insurance was already high in the 1990s, the prices and policies covering such events was really compounded by 9-11. Therefore, not only do you have to cover the costs of insurance, but security and emergency planning in the event the unthinkable might happen on an excursion.

Nonetheless, hopefully SP 4449 will get a chance to stretch her legs this year along with many other iron horses that need some good exercise.

73's

Ron

 

[wwhitby]

I saw a 2006 schedule for 844 last week, but I can't find it now. It looked like she had quite a few opportunities to stretch her legs.

I heard that liability costs were preventing 614 from operating. 765 is supposed to be back in service this year as well. The folks who operate 1225 are still working out the schedule, and no schedule is in place for 261 yet either.

I miss 611 and 1218. Two weeks ago, I drove from Alabama to Virginia on a business trip. If I would have had more time going up or coming back, I would have gone by the Virginia Museum of Transportation in Roanoke and pay my respects to both of those engines.

They're out of service, but definately not forgotten!

Warren

 

[JESSERABBIT]

I saw a 2006 schedule for 844 last week, but I can't find it now. It looked like she had quite a few opportunities to stretch her legs.

I heard that liability costs were preventing 614 from operating. 765 is supposed to be back in service this year as well. The folks who operate 1225 are still working out the schedule, and no schedule is in place for 261 yet either.

I miss 611 and 1218. Two weeks ago, I drove from Alabama to Virginia on a business trip. If I would have had more time going up or coming back, I would have gone by the Virginia Museum of Transportation in Roanoke and pay my respects to both of those engines.

They're out of service, but definately not forgotten!

Warren

So, 611 is in Transportation Museum in Roanoke?

 

[JESSERABBIT]

ooops! posted to wrong guy! sorry!

 

[JESSERABBIT]

I saw a 2006 schedule for 844 last week, but I can't find it now. It looked like she had quite a few opportunities to stretch her legs.

I heard that liability costs were preventing 614 from operating. 765 is supposed to be back in service this year as well. The folks who operate 1225 are still working out the schedule, and no schedule is in place for 261 yet either.

I miss 611 and 1218. Two weeks ago, I drove from Alabama to Virginia on a business trip. If I would have had more time going up or coming back, I would have gone by the Virginia Museum of Transportation in Roanoke and pay my respects to both of those engines.

They're out of service, but definately not forgotten!

Warren

Now I have the right person! Is 611 in Transportation museum in Roanoke, VA?

 

[KMA367]

I saw a 2006 schedule for 844 last week, but I can't find it now.

From http://www.upsteam.com/index.html?lang=en-us&target=about.html

April 27th Cheyenne to Denver, CO
April 28th Denver to Sharon Springs, KS
April 29th Sharon Springs to Salina, KS
April 30th Salina Layover and Display
Open 8:00am to 5:00pm
May 1st Salina to Herington, KS
May 2nd Herington Layover and Display
Open 8:00am to 5:00pm
May 3rd Herington to Pratt, KS
May 4th Pratt to Guymon, OK
May 5th Guymon Layover and Display
Open 8:00am to 5:00pm
May 6th Guymon to Dalhart, TX
May 7th Dalhart to Alamogordo, NM
May 8th Alamogordo to El Paso, TX
May 9th El Paso Layover and Display
Open 8:00am to 5:00pm
May 10th El Paso to Alpine, TX
May 11th Alpine to Del Rio, TX
May 12th Del Rio to San Antonio, TX
May 13th thru 19th San Antonio Layover and Display
Open 8:00am to 5:00pm
May 20th San Antonio to Austin, TX
May 21st Austin Layover and Display
Open 8:00am to 5:00pm
May 22nd Austin to Palestine, TX
May 23rd Palestine to Marshall, TX
May 24th Marshall to North Little Rock, AR
May 25th North Little Rock Layover and Display
Open 8:00am to 5:00pm
May 26th North Little Rock to Russellville, AR
May 27th Russellville to Claremore, OK
May 28th Claremore to Kansas City
May 29th Kansas City Layover and Display
Open 8:00am to 5:00pm
May 30th Kansas City to Fairbury, NE
May 31st Fairbury to North Platte, NE
June 1st North Platte to Cheyenne, WY

Cheyenne Frontier Days Train
http://www.cfdtrain.com/posttrain.htm
July 20th Cheyenne to Denver
July 21st Denver Layover and Display
Open 8:00am to 5:00pm
July 22nd Denver to Cheyenne and back to Denver
July 23rd Denver Layover and Display
Open 8:00am to 5:00pm
July 24th Denver to Cheyenne

 

[wwhitby]

Is 611 in Transportation museum in Roanoke, VA?

Yes, she's there along with 1218. They also have more locomotives, but I can't remember exactly what they have.

BTW, I heard that 261 is going to make a trip this summer.

Warren

 

[Patio_RF]

From http://www.upsteam.com/index.html?lang=en-us&target=about.html

May 5th Guymon Layover and Display
Open 8:00am to 5:00pm
May 6th Guymon to Dalhart, TX
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May 27th Russellville to Claremore, OK
May 28th Claremore to Kansas City

Thanks "hmarnell" for posting the UP Steam schedule! I had no idea there would be a steam engine tour through Oklahoma. I've got to get the family out to see it. I can probably get to either one, although the Guymon stop has a long layover. I see that it coincides with Guymon's "Pioneer Days."

http://www.guymonrodeo.com/

Now that will be an event: bull riding, parades, barbecue, and a real steam engine on display! It doesn't get any better for small town America.

 

[Thunderbolt]

Yes, she's there along with 1218. They also have more locomotives, but I can't remember exactly what they have.

From what I believe, they use to have C&O 1604 and another smaller steam locomotive. However, I do know that they have NKP 2-8-4 763, and PRR GG-1 4919.

73's

Ron

 

[jacobs60bx]

844

From http://www.upsteam.com/index.html?lang=en-us&target=about.html

April 27th Cheyenne to Denver, CO
April 28th Denver to Sharon Springs, KS
April 29th Sharon Springs to Salina, KS

Thanks for the info! We drove over 150 miles last year to see 844 but this time it'll be within 2 miles of home! I think it's been over 40 years since we've had any steam power out here. Sure wish 3985 could be with her. It's GREAT watching them work together. I've only had that experience twice.

 

[JESSERABBIT]

From what I believe, they use to have C&O 1604 and another smaller steam locomotive. However, I do know that they have NKP 2-8-4 763, and PRR GG-1 4919.

73's

Ron

Thanks for the info. I am going to try to get down in that area this summer. If I do, will try to get to Roanoke.

73s

Norman

 

[jmp883]

Unfortunately most steam programs are dead due to liability insurance costs. I do recall just recently reading that the NKP 765 has been run, they're just fine-tuning her up. In regard to the C&O 614, here's two pics I got of her a few years ago running between Hoboken, NJ and Port Jervis, NY.

The #142 is a 2-8-2 Mikado from the New York, Susquehanna, and Western RR.