Dollywood Express Baldwin Locomotive Steam Train #70 'CINDERELLA'

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Dollywood is home to a genuine coal burning steam train one of which is #70, 'CINDERELLA.' It was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in May 1938, and this locomotive was the first of four Baldwin class 12-28 1/4 E class 2-8-2 Mikados bought by the White Pass from 1938 - 1947. It is one of Dollywood's most famous ride vehicles and burns 2 tons of coal each day. #70 operated on the White Pass until 1963 when the WP&YR was replacing their steam locomotives with diesels.
After retirement, #70 and the other WP&YR steamers were left sitting to rust until it and its younger sibling, #71 were sold to Silver Dollar City TN in 1977. #70 became known as 'Cinderella' and eventually put on display at Dollywood. She was restored to operation in 1987. It was undergoing a rebuild and in 2010 went back into service. In the winter of 2018, Cinderella was sanded down and repainted over a period of seven weeks as a part of her yearly maintenance schedule and her engine was also overhauled as a part of Dollywood's commitment to overhaul the engines of their locomotives every ten years.
The #70 is a 2-8-2 "Mikado" type built in 1938 by Baldwin. It has 17" cylinder diameter with a 22" stroke. Total engine weight is 235,000 pounds (107,000 kg) generating 25,200 pounds (11,400 kg) of tractive effort through 44 inches (110 cm) drivers. It is superheated with front-end throttle and power reverse and a 6-ET Brake Stand. This makes it the larger of the 2 Dollywood trains as its sister steam train #192, 'Klondike Katie' has total engine weight 118,000 pounds (54,000 kg) producing 16,000 pounds (7,300 kg) tractive effort through 48 inches (120 cm) drivers. It has 16 inches (41 cm) diameter cylinders with a 24 inches (61 cm) stroke. #192 is a superheated with dome throttle and Johnson Bar and a 6-ET Brake Stand.

[@tommytom1545]

I’ve been to Dollywood three times and I’ve never ridden the train. Of coarse, each time comes with an excuse. Next time for sure. Thanks MMM for showcasing the adventure

[@MrMountainMan]

Yeah the trick is finding the right time of day to not have to wait in line too long. Best thing to do is show up 20 minutes before departure and see if there is room. Usually there's a few seats left. If not try the next hour. Glad you enjoyed, thanks for watching!

[@lmrcollins]

Beautiful ride! Love the train 🚂 Love Dollywood 🦋 Awesome video! Thanks for sharing!

[@MrMountainMan]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

[@ritalockett9788]

Looks like it was time for some adventure.and fun.That was a nice train ride. That train whistle is something.Thanks for the ride.

[@MrMountainMan]

The whistle is the best part! Thanks for watching!

[@anupamkumar1901]

Wow! Loved it. Best POV video. If the video itself was so enjoyable then I image what it's like actually being there.

[@MrMountainMan]

Really glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

[@azrock235]

Love the leading in (and exiting) with the videotaping of the train whistle MMM! Very nice editing you did. Twice now I’ve ended up on the right side of the seats so this was great you were on the left side! Thanks for sharing some adventure! Be safe.

[@MrMountainMan]

I'm glad you noticed as I did try to make both the intro and ending fun! The left side is the best in my opinion because as you see when you get to the turn, you get an amazing view of the stem whistle. Thanks for watching!

[@azrock235]

@@MrMountainMan you’re welcome MMM and yes I did notice that! 👍🏼

[@KentuckyGirl]

I love the sound of the old steam engines. 🚂 Nice film quality as usual.

[@MrMountainMan]

Thanks for the positive feedback! These trains are a sight to see for sure. Thanks for watching!

[@foxywolf1777]

She is a piece of history for the books🚂 The train whistle always sounds so lonesome to me, but the traveling sound she makes as she forwards down the tracks is so mesmerizing🥰 Thanks for sharing the experience MMM....Hope you guys had fun🐾🦊🐺

[@MrMountainMan]

I absolutely agree and glad to see Dollywood keep these trains in top shape! I hope to make a video someday on #192 'Klondike Katie.' Thanks for watching and the nice comments Foxy!

[@MrMusky1963]

Too bad that he had to constantly talk and not let the people just enjoy the sounds of the steam loco chugging along!

[@MrMountainMan]

Yeah I did notice that as editing too. I think the reason is that it's a theme park ride for entertainment 1st, more than for steam train enthusiasts that would appreciate the train sounds alone. Thanks for watching!

[@anupamkumar1901]

Yeah, Even I was waiting for him to shut his mouth. 😂