WMSR Restoration of C&O 1309
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WMSR Restoration of C&O 1309
This project has been in process for several years now. Due to many issues, like unforseen extra repairs, fund raising, Covid and even employee theft, I was beginning to think this was not going to ever be completed. Well, the time is finally here and the old Chesapeake and Ohio 1309 steam-engine moved under it's own power for the first time in several decades.
https://wmsr.com/2021/01/a-new-year-in-steam/
Make sure you check out the video, it's pretty cool to see the engine moving under steam. Attaching some pictures for those unable to stream the video. Seeing it actually working almost brought a tear to my eye. Adding a ride on this to my bucket list.
https://wmsr.com/2021/01/a-new-year-in-steam/
Make sure you check out the video, it's pretty cool to see the engine moving under steam. Attaching some pictures for those unable to stream the video. Seeing it actually working almost brought a tear to my eye. Adding a ride on this to my bucket list.
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Re: WMSR Restoration of C&O 1309
Great video, super restoration!
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Cool! Thanks Buddy! Video won't work but I will try again after work.1967redrider wrote: ↑Fri Jan 08, 2021 3:29 am This project has been in process for several years now. Due to many issues, like unforseen extra repairs, fund raising, Covid and even employee theft, I was beginning to think this was not going to ever be completed. Well, the time is finally here and the old Chesapeake and Ohio 1309 steam-engine moved under it's own power for the first time in several decades.
https://wmsr.com/2021/01/a-new-year-in-steam/
Make sure you check out the video, it's pretty cool to see the engine moving under steam. Attaching some pictures for those unable to stream the video. Seeing it actually working almost brought a tear to my eye. Adding a ride on this to my bucket list.
Good that you wrote redrider. I wanted to tell you I saw someone had a red ryder knife for sale on the AAPK.
Later Buddy,
Tom
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Re: WMSR Restoration of C&O 1309
That is awesome ! I can only imagine the sense of pride instilled in everyone involved.
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Re: WMSR Restoration of C&O 1309
You can't be around a steam engine train running....and not be in awe!!!
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KOOLL!!!
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Re: WMSR Restoration of C&O 1309
I love trains and watching the old ones is great. Thanks for posting the video.
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Re: WMSR Restoration of C&O 1309
A great accomplishment by dedicated men & women to get a 64 year old locomotive moving again under its own power. Great project.
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Re: WMSR Restoration of C&O 1309
Found the video on line. And watched it. At one point you can see a Black, White & Red Diesel locaomotive behind it. I guess helping to push it. That one is under my Christmas tree right now as I write. Yep!1967redrider wrote: ↑Fri Jan 08, 2021 3:29 am This project has been in process for several years now. Due to many issues, like unforseen extra repairs, fund raising, Covid and even employee theft, I was beginning to think this was not going to ever be completed. Well, the time is finally here and the old Chesapeake and Ohio 1309 steam-engine moved under it's own power for the first time in several decades.
https://wmsr.com/2021/01/a-new-year-in-steam/
Make sure you check out the video, it's pretty cool to see the engine moving under steam. Attaching some pictures for those unable to stream the video. Seeing it actually working almost brought a tear to my eye. Adding a ride on this to my bucket list.
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Great video! That's a lot of work to get that done but definitely worth doing. Puts a smile on my face to see a steam loco under steam and running.
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Re: WMSR Restoration of C&O 1309
TPK wrote: ↑Fri Jan 08, 2021 8:05 pmFound the video on line. And watched it. At one point you can see a Black, White & Red Diesel locaomotive behind it. I guess helping to push it. That one is under my Christmas tree right now as I write. Yep!1967redrider wrote: ↑Fri Jan 08, 2021 3:29 am This project has been in process for several years now. Due to many issues, like unforseen extra repairs, fund raising, Covid and even employee theft, I was beginning to think this was not going to ever be completed. Well, the time is finally here and the old Chesapeake and Ohio 1309 steam-engine moved under it's own power for the first time in several decades.
https://wmsr.com/2021/01/a-new-year-in-steam/
Make sure you check out the video, it's pretty cool to see the engine moving under steam. Attaching some pictures for those unable to stream the video. Seeing it actually working almost brought a tear to my eye. Adding a ride on this to my bucket list.
I thought you would enjoy that, Tom.
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Now that made my evening, mighty fine, mighty fine. Thank you for sharing RR.
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WillyCamaro wrote: ↑Sun Jan 10, 2021 3:33 am Now that made my evening, mighty fine, mighty fine. Thank you for sharing RR.
Glad you enjoyed it, Willy.
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Re: WMSR Restoration of C&O 1309
I hope they eventually paint the loco and tender in traditional WMRR style, this picture was posted on Twitter recently.
Pocket, fixed, machete, axe, it's all good!
You're going to look awfully silly with that knife sticking out of your @#$. -Clint Eastwood, High Plains Drifter
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John, that is an awesome picture, thanks for posting. Life was better then, IMO.1967redrider wrote: ↑Sat Jan 16, 2021 2:14 pm I hope they eventually paint the loco and tender in traditional WMRR style, this picture was posted on Twitter recently.
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Cool picture John!
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