21st Century Steam 5/1/15: Southern 4501's First Mainline Trip in 21 Years

[@jacobwoods8738]

Beautiful day with a beautiful locomotive. It's great to see her on the mainline, I can't wait to see her thunder by in person.

[@trainkid16]

Jacob Woods It's an awesome sight. I hope it's just as great for you!

[@4501trainman]

Chip,thanks for posting this Excellent Video of my favorite Steam Engine, Southern 4501 with no diesel-helpers. I have always liked her whistle.

[@trainkid16]

4501trainman No problem! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@larryowens8626]

my Dad was a Brakeman, conductor, engineer for the Southern Railroad back in the day.

[@trainkid16]

Larry Owens Very cool!

[@rileyodonald3034]

That's probably the most beautiful almighty thing I've ever seen.

[@shininghappyperson7]

fast steam, beautiful weather, and no helpers. What more could you ask for!? Excellently captured.

[@trainkid16]

***** Thank you! It was just as great as it looked out there.

[@EricFreas]

Excellent Video! Can't wait to see 4501 run in person.

[@collegefootballfan7909]

That's cool I love how there was no helpers the way it should be.

[@darriusstrainsthings5736]

The diesels are to help for breaking and provide power but I the diesel is a bit helpful tbh.

[@Toledo1940]

Outstanding video, Chip! Please keep them coming!

[@jerryhubbard4461]

the best whistle I have ever heard.

[@CentralPennRailProductions]

Excellent video!

[@trainkid16]

Central Penn Rail Productions Thanks! Glad to be hitting your average view count :P

[@nkp7658]

Im so glad to see the 4501 back on the mainline. I would love to see her in her former passenger colors (green and gold)

[@maxm2317]

The 4501 looks wonderful. The feedwater heater is new, and I miss the green paint, but not too bad. Not too bad at all.

[@MPT_Productions]

THAT OPENING SCENE IS TREMENDOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@heatherallan2695]

all steam is glorious

[@edtrain5]

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@CharlieSill62VO]

Chip-wish we could get a parabolic mic on her as she approached while you were on the bridge! Traffic sound is a bit much! Great work!!!!

[@trainkid16]

Charlie Sill Thanks. I can't afford one and have other priorities like paying for college before trains, but I know what you mean.

[@Dinosorable]

Welcome back, 4501. :)

[@1956tmo]

I think the horn on this one sounds better than the horn on the 611. Nice video

[@jerryhubbard4461]

wish they would have painted back green. I saw this engine in Winnsboro South Carolina in the early 90's.

[@Geardproductions]

How fast was she travelling?

[@trainkid16]

Geared Productions 40.

[@rudycarlson8245]

@@trainkid16 how fast could 4501 go at full throttle without any cars behind her?

[@railpicsandvids]

Hey man! Awesome video! Wanted to make a compilation of mikados and was wondering if I could use a clip. You will be credited

[@trainkid16]

No thanks

[@railpicsandvids]

@@trainkid16 all good 👍

[@davidlevine7596]

I could never see what fans in the South see so much in littler engine in a way I am glad to see the 4501 run again, but I could never in a way see why not the NKP 700.s for they even look likle Southern engine and the there is CottonBelt 219 alight 4-8-4 I feel just right for many tripis grades not to stiff and trains not to long and burning oil easier to operate

[@southwestvirginiarailfan729]

+ david levine I'm not being rude in anyway, but i'm guessing English isn't your strong suit.