COOLEST NEWS in Rail Preservation! - NYC 3001 RETURN TO STEAM

[@maestromecanico597]

Last time I was in Elkhart I gave her a cursory once over. To say the 3001 is “tired” is a gross understatement. The bottom of the firebox is nonexistent. The backhead is bare. Lots of jewelry needs to be replaced. It was by sheer accident that she is still with us today and a minor miracle she’s back on her home turf. This is an ambitious project, I wish them luck but hope they haven’t bit off more than they can chew.

[@DanielBray]

True, although there is a risk of being to conservative. A large locomotive and matching coach set will get more people excited and invested in the project then say, restoring a caboose or turntable.

[@scottyounger7948]

Hey man, metal can't fail UT (ultrasonic) inspection if it doesn't exist to begin with. Big brain thinking.

[@maestromecanico597]

@@DanielBray A big steam locomotive with a shiny, matching rake of passenger cars is the best eye candy. Just ask Uncle Pete. Nevertheless, 3001 spent 25+ years in Texas where the natives were not kind. At least the weather was more amenable. Now she’s been 37 years in Elkhart. Much of nature’s doing will need to be undone.

[@DCSk8er529]

FWRHS knows what they signed up for. They can do it, and will do it.

[@HighballMachineWorks]

Anyone else find it weird that the NATIONAL New York Central Museum is here in the Hoosier state?

[@MattsScaleModels]

Isn't it the best news?! The narrated presentation was really well done too. I howled with laughter at the "one cannot simply just restore it and run it on the mainline, as the kids say" comment, in 50s narrator-ese! More strength to them, I'm an Aussie and I've made a pledge. It's interesting that there's no end of nay-saying on the forums, while the comments on newer forms of socials are more positive.

[@RobertCraft-re5sf]

Ya know how it is. People involved want more done. Or just naysayers

[@HighballMachineWorks]

The best part for me is that as a Hoosier, I don’t have to sit an eternity in a car because it’s in another state, it’s right here in Indiana. I just need to do the mileage math from Ft Wayne to Jasper County. EDIT: only 114 miles away from me , which is a HELL of a lot better than trying to get to Strasburg!

[@tobinrowe9558]

3001 is probably thinking to herself right now, "Take that, Perlman!"

[@JarradBruessel32]

Get me my chainsaw. I WANT THAT STEAM ENGINE

[@YoLo-bb2vc]

BFG division starts............................ 3001: oh god Pearlman! "BEGON FOUL DEMON, YOU HAVE NO POWER OVER ME!" Pearlman: ok have a nice day maam.................... "poof"

[@Spook_Boi]

i was boutta say "meanwhile Al Perlman is rolling in his grave"

[@raillife3001]

Another lied to foamer whining about Perlman because of HITD

[@HighballMachineWorks]

Flashback to the 1950s: (3001 sitting in a scrapyard with the sad story of Henry playing in the background) Present Day: (3001 being restored to Fortunate Son) Fast forward: (3001 running on the main to the Free Bird guitar solo and Pearlman’s ghost is making Hyce edit in the world’s longest grade crossing whistle ever recorded)

[@sirboomsalot4902]

PRR K4 1361: “Finally, a worthy opponent. Our battle will be legendary!”

[@susanlua4792]

1361: “well I hope I get done soon BECAUSE IM STILL IN PEICES”

[@sirboomsalot4902]

@@susanlua4792 I’m sure 3001 will look like that soon enough lol. For what it’s worth, 1361s boiler should be back on by the end of the year and completed at least before 3001 is

[@daniellewis1789]

T1 5550: "What's up, Gramps?"

[@davidwhiting1761]

1361: "I lived long enough to see your kind come and go - before I was retired."

[@chooch1764]

@@susanlua4792Donate to 1361 to be reassembled and operational then.

[@Mr.crisskombat]

They went looking at 3001’s sister and her sister is in worse condition than 3001 is was.

[@fortwaynerailroad]

We're not really sure why this was stated in another video. 3001 is not only the more modern, dual-purpose, roller-bearing engine, but it's 2-hours away! We never looked at 2933 in St. Louis. Now, what that NKP Hudson do tho??

[@Mr.crisskombat]

@@fortwaynerailroad thank you for the correction. This is why I like 👍 because someone in another video said that but I know bring it to a channel would correct me.

[@williamtheNWRS3class]

@@fortwaynerailroad im excited about 3001 being restored but because of pensyfan19 i thought all the railroad historical societies were gonna band together to build a new hudson i hope a new build hudson happens one day tbh

[@michaelstrains4014]

@@fortwaynerailroad did y’all seriously look at 170?

[@johnblair8146]

@@fortwaynerailroad You never looked at #2933 because St. Louis will NEVER deacession ANYTHING, particularly for operation. Talking to them is a WASTE OF TIME. I will NEVER spend a DIME there.

[@gabrielanderson1604]

As a Hoosier native of almost thirty years, I didn’t even know Ft Wayne had a railroad preservation society until this week

[@Cubsfan_75]

Same (until a few months ago lol)

[@Bobis32]

Hoosier Born and Raised in Fort Wayne and I didn't know about them either Seems like next time I'm home ill need to go pay a visit

[@tatecarlson]

I'm a former member of the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society, would highly recommend checking out the Indiana Rail Experience, there are a plethora of train rides, and the occasional excursion to Hillsdale behind NKP 765

[@moosescorner]

And growing rapidly from what I've noticed this past year

[@jimskywaker4345]

They operate NKP 765 as well.

[@bige6946]

It's INCREDIBLE on how many locomotives and train sets are getting restored now in 2024! I love it so much and I'm happy to see the steam age coming back!

[@digitalrailroader]

Seeing this reminded me of NC&StL 576; a 4-8-4 “Dixie” that also under restoration by the Nashville Steam Preservation Society. They started in 2019 and at their current pace, they are on track (no pun intended) to be up and running excursions by the end of next year!

[@MarkLac]

Yes and the folks of Nashville have put in just about the same amount of money to get 576 to where it is at now. So the projected cost to restore 3001 makes sense.

[@NashvilleSteam]

Thanks for the shout out! We’re excited to see news of an ALCO cousin coming back to life - and so very close to having 576 under steam again ourselves!

[@MarkLac]

@@NashvilleSteam Oh a bunch of us cannot wait for 576 to come back. Already me and a close friend of mine are talking about a possible trip to see the locomotive and ride behind it when it starts running.

[@ytr634]

NYC 3001 is great news, but, if someone can build a new Pennsy T1, then someone should build a new streamlined J3a, possibly one of the MOST iconic locos of the 20th century.

[@CoryAY82383]

This is really cool news. As a Canadian in Southern Ontario, the NYC actually has a history in this area as well. They had joint ownership of one of my favorite local to me prototypes, which is the Toronto Hamilton & Buffalo Ry. They owned two second-hand NYC Hudsons.

[@fuzzyhead878]

I knew their equipment looked familiar (the THB, I mean)!

[@CoryAY82383]

@fuzzyhead878 the only road in Canada to purchase Berkshires. (all 2 of them 201/202) Also, the tender of one of those hudsons #502 still survives being rebuilt into a steam generator #500 and is now at Steamtown. I am near certain this is it now www.google.com/maps/place/Steamtown+National+Historic+Site/@41.408025,-75.6692374,49a,35y,259.17h,45.04t/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x89c4df267e946da1:0xde5f436772b81ab1!8m2!3d41.4079058!4d-75.6720114!16zL20vMDdnYjJm?authuser=0&entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

[@shimesu443]

I'm not ashamed to admit that I squeed like a fangirl when I realized what the video was telling me. I'm so, so happy for 3001 and for the FWRHS too! 3001 gets a new home and a second chance, her new humans get a new baby, 765 gets a new roommate, and the foamers get something else to drool over! Wins all around! I've already got my monthly donation set up. 😂 One fun little fact though - 3001 was used as a stationary boiler as late as the early 80's. So her boiler was still in serviceable condition nearly 30 years after her retirement.

[@SPRailfan4449]

Finally a NYC steam engine is going to get restored to operation. This is definitely one of the best rail preservation news in a while and I am so glad that people like Hyce are talking about it. Great Video Hyce. ❤👍😎

[@Sagrieth]

I know that when they started teasing the announcement my sister was curious as to what it was. I just sat there and smiled because I knew what was coming. Many years ago, my father had been in talks with the museum staff about possibly doing machinist work for a project like this, but there wasn’t enough traction for it to go anywhere. Now that he’s passed, I know he would have jumped for joy to see that 3001 hasn’t been forgotten. I’m so excited for this project to move forward, and hope that I might be able to volunteer in some way to help. If nothing else I know I plan to donate to the cause. Thank you for covering this, Hyce. It’s so weird hearing you reference places near by, lol!

[@billyrueckert5113]

This is going to be a restoration for the ages. A modern locomotive, matching trainset, lineage trackage AND passenger stations. It's truly a time capsule opportunity and I wish them the best. Lord willing, I can't wait to experience it!

[@Pyrotrainthing]

I smiled when I saw the video on my feed. New York Central representation in operational steam is always lovely! Especially when there's as many NYC locos as there are Great Western Castle Class locos!

[@Pyrotrainthing]

This post got 9 likes. I am just replying to say that’s more likes than New York Central locomotives in preservation.

[@patrickmcneilly4293]

The price of $4.3 million isn't that bad when you think about it. For the same price, you can get some fire trucks. Such as: 4 brand new ladder trucks and 1 brush truck.

[@theisononthecake63]

As a fellow Hoosier, I'm thrilled to hear that an engine I've visited is going to be restored! I'm so excited to see the 3001 return to service!

[@thetoontrain473]

Can’t wait for the 3001 and 765 double headers.

[@ShinGhidorah17]

I can’t wait for the NYC 3001 to operate again!

[@RailsofMichigan]

The news of 3001's restoration and now the news of Greenbrier Chesapeake and Ohio 614s return to Steam and Restoration. It has truly been a remarkable year for Steam

[@smokeybandit9760]

Wait where'd you hear about 614?

[@RailsofMichigan]

@smokeybandit9760 it all over Facebook and multiple railroad magazine websites and they have there own website

[@TranscontinentalRailfan]

@@smokeybandit9760RJD America LLC acquired the 614 from Ross Rowland and has contracted with the Strasburg Railroad to do the full restoration on the locomotive. Several railroads have reached out to this group about operating opportunities.

[@TrainWizardProductions]

Such a relief that it’s public now. I found the original blueprints over two years ago. Scanned, photographed them and they were hidden away until they were used to start the Big Tease.

[@rubenisapanic]

What did you use to scan them? The resolution was great

[@TrainWizardProductions]

@@rubenisapanic a very large architectural grade scanner.

[@Xxdirtslinger07]

Not only is the nyc 3001 getting restored to operation but in Sioux City iowa the Gn 1355 is getting restored to operation and is getting a matching set of cars to go from Sioux City to Omaha Nebraska, hyce you really need to check it out and it would be great content

[@shawneemission27]

This is amazing to hear! It's weird to think about how this historic beast of a railroad has almost been left out of the preservation so I'm glad it's being restored to do the job it was built for!

[@loganwhite8094]

Glad to see some of my family's work not go to waste. Sad that no New York Central steam locomotive was restored to working order until now.

[@TGPilar]

Wdym families work? Did your family help design the Mohawks? Genuinely just curious lol

[@Voucher765]

Hey Logan nice to see you here, We're in for this especially 3001 being the only NYC locomotive 🚂 that's running

[@colestrains1]

2:41 they named the class “Mohawk” after the Mohawk River just like many other central locomotives like the Hudson’s or the Niagara’s👍

[@AndrewFRC135]

The old 3001 has been parked about 10 miles from my house for as long as I can remember. I am no expert, but I was suprised when I heard the news. She's a very, very tired choo-choo; run hard, put away wet, and rusting away in the heart of the literal Rust Belt for decades. I'll be suprised if they can do it for anything close to that $4.3 million figure in the end. However, I would NEVER bet against the fine folks at the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society. They have done amazing work for rail preservation in our neck of the woods. My uncle helped with 765's most recent overhaul. If anyone has the resources and dedication to save the 3001 and her consist, its definitely the FWRHS!

[@DCSk8er529]

I wouldn't underestimate the 3001 being restored. When the FWRHS wants to restore you that bad, you will be restored. With that being said, it could take a decade, but it will be worth it in the end.

[@barrettwbenton]

Well, *this* is a surprise to me - seriously looking forward to this, including throwing a few bucks towards the restoration process.

[@IRPhotogragh-AS]

All I’ll say in this comment section is best to Fort Wayne railroad historical society on taking an awesome restoration can’t wait to see it!

[@jimbruner190]

Growing up a B&O / Pennsy fan (geographically influenced) I never used to give the Central much thought.Now, though, I do, and this news delights me.

[@checkyourdangengine]

this is the first time im hearing this

[@EasternMichiganrailfan-wc8nh]

When I turn 18 in July I plan on going there and volunteering to help restore 3001 and maybe even sleep in my car just to help out as much as I can

[@bear470]

I saw this a couple of days ago. When i watched the video i thought it was an old nyc video at first lol. Super stoked to see this! Also, love that you threw in a princess diaries quote, thats hilarious!

[@bnsfman17]

I love this! I was raised and live in Elkhart. So cool to see this piece of history from my home come back to life. I drive by this locomotive weekly and have always wondered if it would ever run again!

[@Voucher765]

It was about time because 3001 is going to becoming the next excursion star as the only NYC engine in operation

[@zachfarr6457]

It makes me so happy when a steam locomotive gets another chance to run!

[@kevino6618]

This is big news in many ways! And that's from someone from the other side of the Atlantic! This is giving me goosebumps!

[@davidstrainsandlego]

The NYC has always been my favorite RR, so seeing this happen would be amazing

[@stuarthart3370]

It's a remarkable achievement, with the bonus rake of carriages. Pure dead brilliant!

[@FischersTrainsAutomobiles]

Thank you Hyce for making a video about this! NYC 3001 Return To Steam!

[@PowerTrain611]

FMW strikes again! Like I said, these guys are EVERYWHERE! Big diesel victory in the east recently, with FMW's help the last EL/NJ Transit GE U34CH started for the first time in 30 years. So many cool things they're involved in!

[@patricksheary2219]

Hi Mark, many thanks for this update and your insightful thoughts. An absolutely wonderful announcement for sure and a magnificent choo choo! I didn’t realize how few NYC steam locomotives survive, so sad. Which of course, and I echo you Mark, makes this restoration announcement all the more special. I’m far from an expert in locomotive restoration, but from my experience in historic building preservation, the cost seems most justified considering all the hand work and specialized restoration that will be needed. Your previous episodes Mark, have showed us the intense labor and skill that goes into restoring these historic objects so we can all continue enjoying them. Many thanks Mark for doing this video and I hope you get the opportunity to film this in progress. And, as always, cheers to you Professor!

[@EricKNYShinzoOCHudson]

Considering 3001 is going to be restored, along with the PRR T1 5550 Build and the PRR 1361 restoration, at one point I hope 3001 can race either the T1 or K4 at Englewood and recreate the rivalry of the fallen flags at one point, hope it can happen and I hope I can witness it!

[@ThatGuyAt2FPS]

I live right next to this and my heart exploded when I heard that my local railroad museum’s big locomotive is getting restored.

[@ayayaybamba3445]

I genuinely wonder if passenger rail could make a resurgence in the US if it was advertised as a purely tourist endeavor. Everything pulled by steam or historic diesels. Sort of like a cruise, but overland. Ride all over the country, making stops in cities with large tourist attractions. Los Angeles, Vegas, Salt Lake City, then somewhere in Utah or Colorado at a skii resort would be an incredible weeklong trip. Then you just have the same train turn around and go back the same way with a different set of passengers. You could do something similar in the southeast with Charleston, Atlanta, Chattanooga, and Nashville.

[@TrainsAreReallyCool]

Look at the Rocky Mountaineer. That's purely for tourism and it is immensely successful.

[@daniellewis1789]

You'd have more luck with that if the ROW and freight operations weren't in the same company.

[@michaelimbesi2314]

You don’t need to be a tourist attraction. You just need it to be east of the Appalachians. Amtrak carries three times as many people between NY and DC as all of the airlines on that route combined.

[@jimskywaker4345]

@@TrainsAreReallyCool Same as the Durango and Silverton

[@king_zeldar8442]

Them crazy Hoosiers are that it again. Still very cool can't wait to see it done.

[@wayneyork2400]

Actually the FWRHS draws members from WV, MI, and Ohio and all over. Ohio is a heavy component. Currently 1/3 of the Board of Directors is Ohio folk along with a number of engineers, firemen, car hosts and others. Since the beginning in 1972, it has been more of a regional organization than a state-specific organization.

[@moosescorner]

I love that this is happening. I'm about 10 minutes from the railroad museum where it's sitting currently

[@ayayaybamba3445]

Have you guys ever considered opening up a "drive the train" experience at the museum? Something like where you take a replica cab, but wire all the controls via software to something like derail valley or century of steam. It would be similar to what those guys did with World of Tanks and the big cardboard tank that used 2 liter bottles as shells that was making the rounds awhile ago.

[@jimskywaker4345]

Ft Wayne Railroad society actually offers that. For 765 dollars you can take the throttle for a bit.

[@Marx-109]

I am from Indiana, and I can't wait to see this run past my house along the NS Lafayette to Logansport main line 👍❤️

[@matthewpastrikos7383]

This was actually out of nowhere for me, i didn't think NYC 3001 would ever get restored to operation until now. I just can't believe i'm living in a timeline where 20 steam locomotives in the 2020s are now getting restored to operating conditions with some coming back from extinction. Looks like we're about to have a new golden age of steam in our hands, it's crazy!

[@Tkmined]

I thought I recognized that passenger car set! Those were originally at the museum I volunteer at. We couldn't do much with them, so we gave them to the fellas who are now restoring 3001. Neat to see them finally get the love they deserve, and on a historic consist no less!

[@genevarailfan3909]

I'd argue that it's the preservation coolest news since RRHMA/Silvis, not since Big Boy. Two huge engines being restored adjacent to a steam-friendly regional where they can potentially do some real mainline running!

[@Railfan-uf9mw]

Hopping for more large steam trains like 4460 4924 ATSF 5000 2051 2925 C&O big 2-6-6-6-2

[@farmdog93]

Im 45 minutes from fort wayne, im so excited!!!!!!!!!!!

[@garysprandel1817]

Absolutely thrilled at this news. Seem to remember reading something in Trains magazine in my teens of a chase of one of if not the last active Mohawk running freight west out of Kankakee Illinois in the selected railroad reading section of the magazine. Am a little bummed at the news as one of my railfan buddies back in the day was so NYC if you cut him he'd bleed jade green with family that worked for the Central and even gave me a roll of of NYC " Road To The Future " cigar band teletype paper. More than a few times during our own alcohol fueled 3/4 idiots sessions he'd wish to see NYC steam return to the main again ( this was shortly after seeing MILW 261 or Frisco 1522 return to excursion service) and lamenting that all the Niagaras had been scrapped. That friend would be insane at the news of not only a Mohawk but a matching trainset was returning to the high iron but sadly that friend was our first brush with having our own mortality shoved in our faces in our early 40s as he'll have been gone 21 years come Christmas day this year.

[@alittletanktrolling7034]

Having the personal experience of being able to see it and be up in the cab in person, its definitely seen some miles and has some stories to tell but its great to see it have a new lease on life

[@spaguettoltd.7933]

This is fantastic news for Central fans 😁

[@erickvorst5776]

I took the family to Elkhart railroad museum this summer and seen this parked there we went up in it around and thought oh man if they'd restore this engine oh man it's going to take a lot. And the fort Wayne historical railroad is just a few miles from the house. To me $4.5 mil doesn't sound that bad for the amount of work needed to get it running locomotive. I've seen the 765 Nickel Plate. It's a beautiful engine all around

[@BigBoyProductions-zl9rd]

I just realized that this is called news since the big boy was even getting restored

[@MarshFlyFightWin]

Honestly like to hear more info on the curtain restoration of the Mark Twain Zephyr at Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad

[@lineshaftrestorations7903]

As a kid visiting the Dallas train zoo where 3001 once was, you used to be able find rotted flexible staybolt caps and other debris on the ground all around the locomotive.

[@itsjustaviper]

in the words of Grouse, " *LET'S FUCKING GOOOOO!!* "

[@maxwellwalcher6420]

Yes New Central 3001 and NKP 765 the excursion stars.

[@jerrysgardentractorsengine2243]

Last time the NYC had anything to do with steam excursions, the preservation era had literally just started! Context: GTW 6323 ran over the former Michigan Central between Jackson & Grand Rapids in 1961

[@Rocker-1234]

i feel like this project has to be nicknamed the "screw you pearlman express" lol. but fr this is damn cool to see

[@rdreher7380]

Built in Schenectady! It will be so amazing to see another one of our babies out there on the rails again! Big Boy 1404 and now Mohawk 3001, and 3001 even has the name to remind you where she's from, born right on our river. ^^

[@Elios0000]

the Story of how 3001 even is still around is amazing because one last CEO's of the NYC ordered EVERY SINGLE STEAM ENGINE they owed destroyed

[@williammacdonald3173]

Perlman. He donated one

[@Elios0000]

@@williammacdonald3173 leased one to Santa Fe. thats this one. the other was put under tarp in the shop they where only 2 to escape

[@DanielBray]

Couldn’t agree more, the promo film they made is exceptional and should be watched by any rail fan. As for the projected cost, it extrapolates fairly neatly from what I know of large projects like this. Several restoration jobs have been on pause here in Aus for years because of boiler work. There are limited people who can do it and they are highly skilled.

[@JanTonovski]

Great video Hyce! I just want to say that I've been listening to a lot of your songs during calculus I, and it actually softens the pain that is calculus

[@tzor]

One thing I see (as a non-expert) when thinking of the "costs." Steam engines were big machines that pushed the envelope of the technology of their day. Sometimes they crossed the line, and they exploded (literally). There is a practical economic model to consider. But restoring extremely rare engines is a different matter. They must work and work safely because the option of building another one from scratch should they fail is not an option. Plus, we have evolved in our standards of safety since these machines were first built. If something is going to be operationally restored, it's going to need to run safely forever. That's expensive, but the results are so infinitely worth it.

[@DanaJordan-p3e]

That’s cool that a restored New York central locomotive has been restored I have never heard of it til today

[@peregrina7701]

I spotted the news of this in the middle of a string of random Google-generated headlines on my phone. I hadn't realized what a big engine and a big deal this is.... It's ambitious as hell. Thanks for the analysis. It helps contextualize the absolutely lovely film (that I just went and watched) announcing the fundraising push. I put in a small pledge. PS. I spent the first part of the video waiting for a comparison to RGS 20. She was (probably) far more beat up and had a disproportionate dollar per pound restoration cost, but by comparison NYC 3001 sounds both ambitious and doable, and hopefully won't require 13 years in the backshop!

[@dark_one1337]

THIS is more exciting than the Big Boy, Cause it is the ONLY 1 of the few STILL existing NYC steam engines that has a Passenger Express history, since no Hudson made it out of the scrap line, and the 2 that did were still scrapt in the begin of the 60'S. Also it's 1 of only 15 Mountain Types that still exist and 1 of 3 that could operate. (compare to 45 northerns which of 10 run currently)

[@09JDCTrainMan]

The 999 literally pulled the Empire State Express. I mean, yeah, she's not modern, but she too has express passenger train history.

[@dark_one1337]

​ @09JDCTrainMan aye, but I donnea belive the museum would Part with that engine and basically no one alive saw 999 fly over the main in her glory days and after 1920 it was more of a all day comuter engine, in the 50's even put to service as switcher, to get her back to be like THE Empire Engine would be a complete New build like the T-1 also wouldn't she be able to pull an excursion with more than 5 light weight cars by herself

[@09JDCTrainMan]

@@dark_one1337 Yeah, like I said earlier, she ain't modern. But a classic 4-4-0 for sure. But yeah, the 999 would be better off on shortlines these days.

[@SodorTrain1225]

I visited #3001 once, and got to sit on her pilot. She's big, not to mention beautiful.

[@craniel1]

preservation has gone through so many phases and separate trials. they're probably would be enough content for seasons of videos. be it from roads like the D&RG & NC&StL with sole (standard gauge) survivors. to roads like the southern which has 8 2-8-0's preserved alone. I'm happy that they even get the chance to embark on this trip.

[@powerfulech0356]

As a Hoosier, super stoked to hear about this. They have done a great job with 765.

[@tatecarlson]

I can't believe it, the FWRHS wants to restore a Mohawk, the L-3a Mohawk in my opinion was absolutely superior to the J-1 Hudsons. It is one of the few mixed traffic engines on the NYC that can hustle a heavy freight train going west, and seeing the same engine flying down the mainline with a high priority passenger train, I especially love the ones that have the Hancock 3 chime over the typical NYC 5 or 6 chime whistle.

[@michaelimbesi2314]

2:39 They did that because they were famously the Water Level Route. They had no mountains, but they did run alongside the Mohawk River.

[@FriscoTheRailroadFurry]

3001 is my favorite locomotive ever and I'm so stoked absolutely ecstatic that they're restoring her to operation long live the NYC mohawk and Long live steam locomotive preservation❤🎉🤙💯👌🥳😎

[@MachRacer4]

The Milwaukee Road 261’s excursion consist isn’t a hodgepodge of different paint schemes. Most of their fleet has been painted into Milwaukee Road pre-1955 Hiawatha Orange and Maroon with the dual Maroon stripes. They have a couple you can lease that aren’t in Milwaukee Road colors but most of the passenger cars they use on day trip type excursions on the TC&W are painted in Milwaukee Road colors (Even though many of those cars weren’t Milwaukee Road cars, a couple where Algoma Central, one concessions car was former UP and the other is former NP). Though I look forward to when UP 3985 is restored to working order by Railroading Heritage of Midwest America, formerly the “Friends of the 261”, out of their new shop in Silvas, IL.

[@david_cline_]

way cool glad to hear they are saving another great piece of rail history

[@srcoon1988]

Can't wait for the T1 trust finish their build

[@wessparkmon2395]

Oooo, video on a Kanawha coming too. Yay. (FYI, because I know it is a weird weird word, Kanawha is usually pronounced "kuh-NAW". It doesn't look it, but it was one of the things those of us in Kanawha County that grew up on the Kanawha River are hardwired to go "Hey, here's what it is" to help people outside of WV)

[@MarkLac]

I was hoping for the day 3001 would get restored. There was serious talks a decade ago about doing it, but everything fell flat. Ever since then it has been a waiting game until finally getting the news we dreamed of Wednesday. HOWEVER now the time has come for everyone who kept begging to see NYC Steam Return, to literally open those wallets of theirs and donate (I already did my first donation today and more are coming). Actions speak louder than words and now is the time to truly take action!

[@WWIIREBEL]

I live not far from Elkhart!. The NYC museum is very cool!. And to know that NYC # 3001 is going to be restored is amazing!.

[@robkiger3434]

I heard somewhere that Texas used it as a stationary boiler. If I remember right.

[@railwayjade]

If they get this done, she is gonna be a BEAUTY!

[@MarkLac]

Got to throw the money at the wall to make it happen. I already donated for the first time today and will be doing it again soon (possibly going to be a monthly donor for the 3001 besides also donating monthly towards The Great Steel Fleet Project FWRHS has going on).

[@chooch1764]

You need to update your comment by replacing “if” with “when”.

[@railwayjade]

@@MarkLac Yeah, I have preservation projects in my own country that I put money towards :)

[@railwayjade]

@@chooch1764 being involved in preservation since I was young, I am careful LOL. The good thing about Americans is that when you believe or support something, things get done - you know how to put money where your mouth is, not the same in my country.

[@TWIGYBNSF]

Definitely this is very exciting! I've been in the cab of this engine years ago and I can definitely see the cost needed for the restoration project but it's so gonna be worth it. Definitely new tubes since they were missing and other major components. But also this would be the 2nd American built 4-8-2 to return to steam. Only other one was Frisco 1522

[@MarkLac]

We got to get people donating as much as they can (already sent my first donation in and by the end of the year will be a monthly donor).

[@JarradBruessel32]

Perlman wants that steam engine

[@TrainMedia00]

I'm excited for New York Central 3001 being moved to the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society and restored back to steam for nearly decades scenes it was steamed up in October 1940, so there are so many steam locomotives being restored, first we got the Union Pacific 3985 along side with 5511, Bel-Del number 142, Attica & Arcade Railroad number 18 and now we got New York Central 3001. The New York Central is back from the dead!!!!!

[@jasonholloway2476]

So cool!! My second favorite NYC locomotive after the Niagaras, makes me sad STILL that none survived the wrath of Alfred E. Pearlman!

[@alexradau7108]

My Great Grandfather lost his leg working for New York Central. To see 3001 under steam again would be a window into his life.

[@brucew.5177]

How freakin' Cool ... it looks So Beautiful .

[@TX-biker]

In reference to your comment “…it’s not a barn find…” It’s a Barn Find - but the barn has no roof🤪🫣😛😊

[@YoLo-bb2vc]

towards the end of the video i was typing "i hear a loco on a hyce video and it sounds like it getting closer........ R.I.P Hyce" only when i took my headset off it as on my end and im only 100 meters from the local line which does allow steam trains to run down it and finally im from england but hearing a steam train getting closer is sad for me as it means i missed it lol.

[@Littledog0808]

So glad to see the steam trains returning to service

[@pinecone01]

So glad to see something NYC coming into the scene! Pennsy this, Pennsy that... yeah, the Pennsy is cool, but can we get some love for the better railroad, all along? About time! NYC for life!

[@jimcarey9523]

Better railroad??

[@DCSk8er529]

@@jimcarey9523 Be happy the Pennsylvania Railroad didn't have Alfred Perlman running it. Most of Pennsylvania's steam fleet would've been nearly extinct too, and down to 4-6 steam locomotives on display if they're lucky. Granted, the the New York Central was struggling financially, but even so, he didn't care too much about steam preservation. New York Central needs that shine more than Pennsylvania. They suffered BAD, kinda like the Cubs or Cowboys in railroading. Pennsylvania has an 0-6-0 running. One of their K4's is being restored. A new T-1 being built. Not to mention Steam Town, Reading Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad, and of course, the iconic Strasburg Railroad. Does Pennsylvania need more shine? New York Central fans suffered badly, their most Iconic steam locomotives being the Hudsons all got the cutter's torch. There's like 4 New York Central steamers that I can think of that survived.

[@RustGear5.56]

Ohh yeah all the preservation keep em comin👍👍👍👍👍

[@Bugster42]

i am a british rail nerd and a member of the 762 club which recreated a NG baldwin tut i think you are leaving yourself open for more mockery as i can see a G banjo in the background i'd like to see somone recreate a hiawatha you talk aBout boilers you could get oneE built in germany like the A1trust did lucky the town wasn't flattened in WWII

[@doubleutubefan5]

Good maybe the 4014 pip squeaks will have a different obsession now

[@mdsimpson71]

Its already been said here but "i want that steam engine!" Perlman

[@adamrosenhamer3762]

They should really work with the EBT to use their machine shop to make some of the specialty parts. Would be beneficial to both parties!

[@chooch1764]

How? East Broad Top is a narrow gauge railroad and New York Central 3001 is a standard gauge locomotive. Doesn’t really make sense…

[@adamrosenhamer3762]

@chooch1764 EBT still has a full machine shop and locomotive works that most places don't have anymore. They have tools specifically for making locomotive parts. Yes, they are different guages, but the EBT could still machine alot of the parts that aren't made anywhere else anymore

[@chooch1764]

@@adamrosenhamer3762 EBT does restoration work for their own stuff. They never really did contract work for other locomotives. Strasburg Railroad’s mechanical department makes more sense. Really, the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society has had their own shop in New Haven, Indiana for quite some time and that’s all they have really needed to maintain NKP 765.

[@Douglas-not-Dougie]

I just realized that Chattanooga choo choo is playing in the background