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Nov 19, 2016 19:45:39   #
Steve_m Loc: Southern California
 
Boy, this is really educational here.

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Nov 19, 2016 22:19:49   #
sailorsmom Loc: Souderton, PA
 
Beautiful images, Pat!

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Nov 20, 2016 02:06:59   #
Vince68 Loc: Wappingers Falls, NY
 
Very nice series and photos, and information.

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Nov 20, 2016 04:50:57   #
J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio
 
Jay Pat wrote:
I don’t remember how long ride is, but it is short as in not all or most of the day. With locomotive #9 (a Shay locomotive), they used a diesel to help leaving Georgetown as it is an uphill climb to the other end at Silver Plume. The locomotive does not turn around. It is always pointing in the same direction. When departing Georgetown, the locomotive is in the front. On the return trip, it is at the rear. When returning to Georgetown, the locomotive is backing up. Silver Plume is where the shop is along with other items on display. The trestle is tall and the train loops under as it leave Georgetown. There is also, a mine tour along the route if you choose to add it to your trip. I didn’t do that this time around. Next time I’m in the area, I will do it.
I don’t remember how long ride is, but it is short... (show quote)


Very enjoyable set Pat.

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Nov 20, 2016 12:01:29   #
ClinchfieldPaul Loc: Salisbury NC
 
I thought they had the Heisler running. Yes, I do not think they have restored the Climax. As a volunteer at the NC Transportation Museum, Spencer, NC, they have a 3 truck Shay #1925 from the Graham County Railroad in Robbinsville, NC. At the present time it is not running, major boiler work needs to be done on it. The Buffalo Creek and Gauley, #4, which is a side rod engine, that was used at the NC Transportation Museum as Southern 604 has been sold to the Greenbrier and Durbin and is the Cass Shops to finish a major boiler overhaul. I was part of the crew that went to Sacramento for the 1999 Railfair. We had a Shay race in which we got the Graham County, #1925 to 18 mph.

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Nov 20, 2016 12:13:53   #
Jay Pat Loc: Round Rock, Texas, USA
 
Steve_m wrote:
Boy, this is really educational here.

I have enjoyed my journey learning more and more about steam locomotives!!!!
I have a long way to go. I guess that keeps it interesting.
Pat

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Nov 20, 2016 12:14:54   #
Jay Pat Loc: Round Rock, Texas, USA
 
sailorsmom wrote:
Beautiful images, Pat!

Thanks for looking and and the kind words!!!
Pat

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Nov 20, 2016 12:15:32   #
Jay Pat Loc: Round Rock, Texas, USA
 
Vince68 wrote:
Very nice series and photos, and information.

Thank you!!!
Pat

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Nov 20, 2016 12:16:23   #
Jay Pat Loc: Round Rock, Texas, USA
 
J-SPEIGHT wrote:
Very enjoyable set Pat.

Thank you, Sir!!!
Pat

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Nov 20, 2016 12:32:35   #
Jay Pat Loc: Round Rock, Texas, USA
 
ClinchfieldPaul wrote:
I thought they had the Heisler running. Yes, I do not think they have restored the Climax. As a volunteer at the NC Transportation Museum, Spencer, NC, they have a 3 truck Shay #1925 from the Graham County Railroad in Robbinsville, NC. At the present time it is not running, major boiler work needs to be done on it. The Buffalo Creek and Gauley, #4, which is a side rod engine, that was used at the NC Transportation Museum as Southern 604 has been sold to the Greenbrier and Durbin and is the Cass Shops to finish a major boiler overhaul. I was part of the crew that went to Sacramento for the 1999 Railfair. We had a Shay race in which we got the Graham County, #1925 to 18 mph.
I thought they had the Heisler running. Yes, I do... (show quote)

You are right! It was the Climax I was thinking about. I just checked it is about 80% complete. I now remember hearing their Heisler was hard to fire. Didn't know why.
At Roaring Fork and Big Trees RR in Felton, CA, the fireman I got to know a little said their Heisler was hard to fire. It was difficult to keep the steam pressure up due to the short boiler. Not sure if that was the true answer.
I did a cab ride on the Heisler at the Oregon Coast Scenic RR. They didn't complain about any problems. But, the run over there was fairly, flat.
I have ridden in one Climax and it was at the White Mountain Central RR at Clarks Trading Post in Lincoln, NH. I got to ride in the cab. It is a wood burner.

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