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@malamutehunter Ай бұрын
Wow, it’s self propelled? Cool!
@Xris-FJ1200 Ай бұрын
Too short video !
@engine557 Ай бұрын
Sorry, that's all we have!
@USCG001 Ай бұрын
So glad to see this legend of an iron horse being brought back to her former glory, Greetings from two part state and home of the polar express, Michigan!! 😊😊😊
@terrydouglas4022 Ай бұрын
Not related but interesting similar ERA locomotive. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIndY4yJq5J6mKs
@regularguy7266 Ай бұрын
Will a new PTC System be installed on 557 so that it doesn't require a diesel helper, similiar to that found on Union Pacific 4014 and Canadian Pacific 2816? Keep up the great work guys!
@engine557 Ай бұрын
Not at this time.
@NathanielPiscian 2 ай бұрын
Crazy I always assumed ballasting was done by having hopper cars pour the load apon the rails in some way
@engine557 2 ай бұрын
On the mainline they use hopper cars and specialized equipment. However it probably wasn't worthwhile for the railroad to mobilize the special kit for a tiny job like this.
@heyitssarahj1268 2 ай бұрын
The 557 restoration company is located in Wasilla AK. They have a website and Facebook page with more info.
@combsjp 2 ай бұрын
Things are getting very real!
@clinchfieldtheghostfriendly 2 ай бұрын
Where's 557? I need to cook with it 🔥
@malamutehunter 2 ай бұрын
Is that how it’s done? Not gonna lie, that’s pretty cool! Almost seems like cheating, but I suppose this is a low speed switching track.
@engine557 2 ай бұрын
They have fancier equipment for the mainline. But as you say this is a small MOW siding, and they have an excavator!
@joscallinet6260 2 ай бұрын
For a video made with a hand-held smartphone camera, you have done a remarkably good job - keeping your camera as steady as possible, and your focus on the best views of the magnificent landscape. Congratulations!
@engine557 2 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@overpoweredsteamproduction513 2 ай бұрын
can't wait to see 557 on these rails
@transportationproductions1794 3 ай бұрын
That is so awesome! When will 557 return to service?
@engine557 3 ай бұрын
We are working hard towards having it in operation in 2025. Fingers crossed!
@transportationproductions1794 3 ай бұрын
@@engine557 Awesome!
@mikeninneman6575 4 ай бұрын
Out of curiosity, why not use lapping compound, like Timesaver?
@engine557 4 ай бұрын
If you look at about 4:28 on the video you will see we use Loctite Clover Silicon Carbide Grease as a lapping compound. Various grades are used to achieve the desired finish.
@rearspeaker6364 2 ай бұрын
@@engine557 same stuff they used for over a hundred years too.
@combsjp 4 ай бұрын
Super video! Thanks so much for sharing!
@pietjebell 4 ай бұрын
Cool 😎 train 👍👍👍👍👍🚂🚂🚂
@The_whit3_rav3n 4 ай бұрын
Nice! Hope someday they refresh 3003 and 3006 paint. Obviously keep it the old livery but a face lift would look nice.
@nball_gaming 6 ай бұрын
Did i see hyce?
@engine557 6 ай бұрын
Afraid not! We would welcome a visit from him.
@mexican_pelican9238 6 ай бұрын
Up! to alaska, head north, the rush is on
@737Garrus 6 ай бұрын
I love how it's just an air tank with the Whistle attached! XD
@CoreythelordoftheIsles 6 ай бұрын
Well that’s just a test on its Alco or Nathan 5 chime
@CR7966 7 ай бұрын
Can’t wait to hear it on steam. It’ll sound even better!
@The_whit3_rav3n 7 ай бұрын
Nice!
@engine557 7 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@doct0rnic 7 ай бұрын
Now how much pressure did that tank need?
@engine557 7 ай бұрын
From memory, it was around 120-140 psi when we started. It drops pretty quickly once the valve is opened.
@multifan75 7 ай бұрын
Wow! That was awesome!
@alan7609 8 ай бұрын
Promo SM
@LongIslandRailfanner 8 ай бұрын
Is 557's boiler operable?
@engine557 8 ай бұрын
We are diligently working towards getting 557's boiler to the Hydro test stage, which would be required to get FRA approval. Once that is completed, we could consider the boiler operable.
@LongIslandRailfanner 8 ай бұрын
So that's what Alaska Sounded like.....
@FrozenFan765 8 ай бұрын
They should put this whistle on the Nickel Plate Road 765
@overpoweredsteamproduction513 8 ай бұрын
correct me if I'm wrong but considering the environments 557 faced when in operation I think the locomotive will do fine in these kinds of weather. but I guess it all depends on if they want to let 557 endure such obstacles again.
@terrydouglas4022 8 ай бұрын
557 of course experienced these conditions, and worse, during her service career for the ARR, and did fine. Her crews were probably a bit uncomfortable at times!
@Island_Line_Rail_Productions 8 ай бұрын
What is the point of a passenger train that only runs once per month? Unless it is only a tourist train? Hard enough for Amtrak to be running a 3 day a week schedule on some routes.
@terrydouglas4022 8 ай бұрын
To put this in a bit more context: In Winter the Alaska Railroad runs at least 1 Aurora service per week between Anchorage and Fairbanks, North on Saturday and South on Sunday. The monthly "Hurricane Turn" runs from Anchorage to Hurricane and return on the first Thursday of each Winter month. Both the Aurora and Hurricane Turn will pick up Flag stop passengers between Talkeetna and Hurricane (in either direction). In February and March there are additional Aurora (Anchorage/Fairbanks) services midweek. So "Off Gridders" living between Talkeetna and Hurricane have access to at least one train per week in each direction, plus an extra option once per month. They have to plan for this schedule. People living in these remote places seem to be content with the service they get from The Alaska Railroad, in my experience. Of course Tourists use these services in Winter as well as the locals. In Summer the Hurricane Turn runs from Talkeetna to Hurricane and return 5 days per week. Needless to say there are a lot more passengers in Summers. For more details see the Alaska Railroad website.
@christopherhutchinson8043 8 ай бұрын
Weather won't stop enthusiasts 🙂
@benmoore2253 8 ай бұрын
In fact since it’s Alaska, the snow probably attracts enthusiasts
@benmoore2253 8 ай бұрын
It’s great to see such enthusiasm in this process
@RustyInventions-wz6ir 9 ай бұрын
Just found your channel and Subscribed. Very nice work
@overpoweredsteamproduction513 9 ай бұрын
Everyday we get just a little bit closer to the hydrostatic test
@TheSudrianTerrier653 8 ай бұрын
And the closer we get to the hydrostatic test, the closer we get to the steam test
@transfemoral 9 ай бұрын
One safety issue I see is regarding the stay bolt gun. I was taught that the plunger and snap come out of the gun and stays out until you are actually ready to drive the stay bolt. I have seen someone hold the gun like this and accidentally hit the trigger. The plunger and snap took about a 75 foot trip across the shop. This also applies to beading guns and beading tools. This is just a personnel thing but I believe safer.
@AuroraDigitalArts 9 ай бұрын
Nicely done!
@KevmonDproductions2 9 ай бұрын
Keep up the great work. Looking forward to seeing 557 return to steam again one day.
@c.northway8061 9 ай бұрын
@557 Restoration Company what is an expected date for the 557's first excursions to come?
@BMMEC6000 9 ай бұрын
Cmon man don’t ask questions like that. Can’t you just be patient?
@engine557 9 ай бұрын
Come and ride in '25.
@c.northway8061 9 ай бұрын
@@BMMEC6000 Don't be so rude, at least the 557 is 1 of 2 operational S160s in the USA
@BMMEC6000 9 ай бұрын
@@c.northway8061 I never said anything about her value as a steam locomotive. I think she’s a really great candidate for restoration and I hope to see her one day. I was just saying that there are a lot of people out there bombarding the restoration crews with requests for release dates. It’s really annoying and I just wish people could just wait.
@maxwellwalcher6420 10 ай бұрын
Is She gonna be steamed.
@engine557 10 ай бұрын
Apologies for the delayed reply. Yes, we intended to get 557 under steam and running on the mainline.
@RioGrande486 11 ай бұрын
Does anybody else think 5 chimes sound like 6 chimes when their blown with compressed air, or is it just me?
@AlaskaRailroadGuy679 11 ай бұрын
for alaska
@gretchenchadwick8343 Жыл бұрын
My special needs son is overjoyed whenever a steam locomotive is restored to operation, he and I both deeply respect what you are doing and hope you will be finished real soon. My son recommends that you ask FMW Solutions to help you with the restoration of steam engine #557 because that is one of their primary functions and they have helped restore 4 other steam locomotives in North America 🌎🇺🇸.
@engine557 Жыл бұрын
We too will be overjoyed when this restoration is complete, and thank you for the recommendation.
@gretchenchadwick8343 Жыл бұрын
@@engine557 You are welcome 😊☺😘🙂 we are glad we could help.
@jacobstrains-vr6uw Жыл бұрын
Is it a USATC S160
@engine557 Жыл бұрын
Yes it is.
@LancashireAndYorkshire Жыл бұрын
Hoping you get her in steam soon. Love from the UK 🇬🇧
@JeffDeBroeck Жыл бұрын
Any one notice the drone sneak by the end of the boiler on the right side of the screen at 1:44 time stamp?
@engine557 Жыл бұрын
Bill H was in the shop.
@SouRwy4501Productions Жыл бұрын
Somebody please put that whistle on TVRM 610
@Redwagon2012 Жыл бұрын
610 is not running for now
@SouRwy4501Productions Жыл бұрын
@@Redwagon2012I meant if they ever restore it.
@RailfanDude610 8 ай бұрын
@@SouRwy4501Productions Who knows, maybe it might happen.
@Redwagon2012 Жыл бұрын
Nice
@AfterPartyGoer Жыл бұрын
Honestly we need this engine in trainz
@BigNate5404 Жыл бұрын
I mean we kinda do but so far the only version that’s available is the one in the USATC livery
@Ian-qs3fz Жыл бұрын
what happened to the one that was with her?
@engine557 Жыл бұрын
I'm going to assume you mean the tender that was behind her in Moses Lake? That tender was originally from a CR&NW locomotive, transferred to the Alaska Railroad, and put behind 557 when it left Alaska. So far as we know it is still in Moses Lake. We had access to a more appropriate tender already in Alaska, and that is the one you see in the video.
@Ian-qs3fz Жыл бұрын
@@engine557 yeah that’s the one I was talking about. you guys did an amazing job with this one though. I’m curious how the Alaska Railroad got ahold of those CR&NW tenders to go behind all of the S160’s they had and what locomotives they were originally paired with.
@engine557 Жыл бұрын
@@Ian-qs3fz It's not 100% clear how this tender ended up with the Alaska railroad. There is a story that it came over after CR&NW shutdown (1938). The CR&NW roadbed was given to the US government after it closed, and some of the equipment may have been part of the deal. One theory is it came behind one of the 70 series 2-8-2's. Maybe #71 or perhaps a pile driver. This site: seems to confirm it went to the ARR. www.steamlocomotive.com/locobase.php?country=USA&wheel=2-8-2&railroad=crn
@Ian-qs3fz Жыл бұрын
@@engine557 well I appreciate you being so insightful and answering every question I asked. You guys are doing an amazing job and I look forward to seeing the result of your hard work.
@happyhome41 Жыл бұрын
Marvelous video. Worth a trip to Alaska when y'all get this running.