American Steam Locomotive Project | New York Central No. 3001

A partnership between the City of Elkhart, Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society, and the National New York Central Railroad Museum will create a new strategic plan for the Museum’s redevelopment and dispatch a noteworthy 1940s steam locomotive on a path toward restoration. For details and or to make a donation, visit www.americanlo... and follow along with us at / fortwaynerails and / fortwaynerailroad
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Produced, written, and edited by the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society, with thanks to Herron Rail Video for their archival footage: www.herronrail.com. Narration provided by PlayHT.

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A partnership between the City of Elkhart, Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society, and the National New York Central Railroad Museum will create a new strategic plan for the Museum’s redevelopment and dispatch a noteworthy 1940s steam locomotive on a path toward restoration. ➡For details and or to make a donation, visit www.americanloco.org. ➡ Follow along with us at instagram.com/fortwaynerails/ and facebook.com/fortwaynerailroad

[@yeoldeseawitch]

NEEEEEEEWWW YORK CENTRAL! RAIL AND MACHINE, FIRE SMOKE AND STEAM NEEEEEEEWWW YORK CENTRAL! GHOSTS OF THE RAAAAAAAAAAIILLLS! 🗣🗣🗣🗣🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@robertyoungblood5357]

Working together ❤️

[@CarlosVazquez-p4c]

Long live Steam!!!

[@mrsaturngamingandstories]

Keep up the good work

[@maxwellwalcher6420]

@@robertyoungblood5357 We have 2 New York Central Excursion Starts NYC 3001 and NKP 765 and would NYC 5406 be restored and Streamline for the central.

[@timl6039]

“You can’t simply restore it; and run it on the mainline, as the kids say” That was the single greatest line, I’ve heard in a KZbin video in a very long time.

[@danius_huganius]

i saw that

[@modemdog3649]

Gobbles

[@MemerBoy420-q9g]

Yeah, it needs to be FRA certified.

[@harrisonofcolorado8886]

I guess that line is going to become the new "you can't just shoot a hole into the surface of Mars"

[@thefuriousgamer2553]

Yeah that was really funny

[@Hyce777]

Well that's more than a wee bit exciting. Props to you folks!

[@toad100s]

I knew you would be here. 😂

[@KobeL-d4o]

Hyce I watch your vids plus I saw a vid that you were at the whistle event

[@MainlineThruTheRockies]

Hyce KZbin

[@sherman_of_the_lake]

hyce is awesome

[@Chescat124]

Hyce KZbin

[@zpw31]

“You can’t simply restore it and run it on the mainline as the kids say” Perfect line! I LOVE IT 😂

[@tonyblackie3277]

Excellent voiceover. Sounded very period authentic, took a while to realise it was current not historic.

[@lembitmoislane.]

It’s an authentic sounding voice and audio but what gave it away before the speaker made the hints it was not historical was the gasps made right before speaking. If you have ever done professional recordings, you’ll realize that you cannot let your breathe be heard before speaking.

[@007TheReaper007]

Voiceover was a dead ringer for Hugh Beaumont

[@cadetkohr5508]

It's AI, you can tell by the odd growl in some parts as well as the unnatural cadence and intonation.

[@christopherwilliams4552]

Still, an excellent production

[@benc.5863]

7:04 THEY SAID THE THING

[@keith3328]

A dream that no one thought possible just like the Big Boy 4014. So proud 3001 was chosen to be returned to operation and being the sole NYC locomotive to operate in nearly 70 years. My hats off to everyone at the FWRHS 🎉

[@F40M07]

Search?!?

[@MrTragedious986]

Wow I can’t believe you are restoring one of New York Centrals last surviving steam locomotives. Nice.

[@crystalrock18]

The NYC 2933 is at the STL transport museum.

[@daniko4447]

This and 2933 are the largest locomotives from the Central that still exists

[@breakstuffinc]

I don't know who you hired to make this video, but they deserve a raise. Well done!

[@fortwaynerailroad]

@@breakstuffinc Produced in house 🤗

[@AnimalsVehiclesAndMore]

This is incredibly exciting. New York Central 4-8-2 Mohawk 3001 is going to be restored to operation! Railfans all over the country are going to be beyond excited for this!

[@chooch1764]

More like railfans from around the world, the New York Central was that famous.

[@blairterry9435]

Indeed! One of the mighty iron horses of New York Central is returning to steam!!

[@metraking192]

“You can’t simply restore it; and run it on the mainline, as the kids say” *The prophecy is true*

[@MWTrains]

Always wanted to see a NYC return to the rails, the Mohawks are right there behind the Hudson’s in terms of importance and historical significance, truly doing the central justice with this one, suck it perlman

[@maxwellwalcher6420]

the New York Central's Back to Steam Again.

[@Mr.Funk92]

It was only a few years ago I visited the museum and thought “ it would be amazing to see this run again” and here we are!

[@GoofyVirginian630]

"You can't simply restore it and run it on the mainline, as the kids say" Such an awesome and real quote!

[@dillonohlemiller401]

Who said it

[@NSRailfanProductions]

MY JAW IS ON THE FLOOR WATCHING THIS! YES FINALLY A NEW YORK CENTRAL LOCOMOTIVE WILL RETURN TO THE MAINLINE Not a new build J3a Hudson unfortunately but I will still take it. I’ve grow up seeing the NYC 3001 since it was the museum I used to visit all the time as a kid and it’s so great to see the locomotive that I used to see as a child is getting restored. Fun fact: this is not the first time 3001 was going to be restored for excursion service. You see Conrail was developing a steam excursion program in the mid to late 80’s after seeing the success of the NS steam program, and the steam candidate was going to be New York Central 3001 which was to be restored to operational condition, but unfortunately several complations occurred that caused conrail to scrapped the program in 1987, so it looks like she is getting a second chance. Big congrats for the Fort Wayne historical society for making this come true As a die hard NYC fan myself all I can say is thank you For bringing this Mohawk back to steam again.

[@blairterry9435]

Me too. I love the New York Central and with PRR 1361 making her return soon it seems appropriate to have a survivor of their arch rival railroad make its return too. 3001 is truly a worthy candidate to be restored to steam. If NS allows steam back on their tracks for a reignited steam program alongside CSX since their tone towards steam locomotives has shifted (case in point NC&STL 576 and C&O 2716) they could host a group public excursions sponsored by the Fort Wayne Group, The National New York Central Railroad Museum, the New York Central Historical Society, and the Steam Institute owners of PM 1225 on former New York Central mainline trackage the NYC’s Water Level Route from Chicago to Elkhart, The Big Four Route between Indianapolis to Cincinnati on CSX’s trackage, the former NYC’s St.Louis mainline, and a couple other locations that was once served by the Central including the P&LE making the 3001 the first NYC L3a 4-8-2 to travel into Pittsburgh, PA and the first NYC steam locomotive to return to the city since the last steam locomotive for the P&LE made its final run.

[@arrowguy173]

Goshen/Elkhart native and I couldn’t be more excited to see big NYC steam alive again. Spent many days exploring the museum and this engine. Godspeed 3001 and all our support to the Ft Wayne RR Society.

[@marvwatkins7029]

Great promotional video. Good luck all, may you be successful.

[@flowercityrails]

As a life long New York Central fan, this has me very excited, I can't wait to see NYC 3001 back in service!

[@josieferrandino9742]

I can't believe I live in a world where a PRR K4, a PRR T1, a NYC Mohawk, and a NKP Berk could possibly meetup for a group photo.

[@ErieRRfan]

that's a nice thought, seeing steam giants reunited once again

[@truebluemiata]

Brilliant video! I have fond memories of an excursion trip pulled by the 765, shortly after it resumed operations. It was the beginning of a lifelong love of steam locomotion. I'm in!

[@jackboy317]

We need 3001 to return to Cincinnati and stop at the old NYC Depot in Lockland. I know that sounds Childish but if this happens, Then my life will be complete.

[@overly7997]

It’s gotta go to it’s namesake state most importantly, New Yorkers haven’t seen a steam locomotive near the City in 60 years!

[@MrDalek2150]

​@@overly7997keyword there being near, as Steam wasn't allowed within the city limits of The City itself.

[@smeagolplaysgames4517]

​​@@MrDalek2150I'd imagine Croton Harmon, since that's the historic electric to steam changeover point for the NYC

[@jackchen7003]

The state of New York has been deprived of steam for so long, we need steam back here...

[@thereptilianrailfans6495]

3001 is one of my favorite locomotives of all time since my great grandfather possibly worked on this locomotive

[@blairterry9435]

HOLY COW!!! NYC 3001 IS GOING TO BE BROUGHT BACK TO LIFE!!! LONG LIVE THE NEW YORK CENTRAL!!!

[@railmediaproductions3677]

It’s great to hear about the plans to restore this locomotive. I can’t wait to follow the progress and eventually come over to see the loco when it’s renovation is completed.

[@bnsfman17]

This is really cool. I have grown up seeing this locomotive in my home town. Really cool to see a piece of Elkhart and Central history come back to life!

[@raydunakin]

Whoever made this video did a great job combining vintage footage with new shots, and recreating the look and sound of an old newsreel or short feature.

[@onefastneonrt]

Ok did not realize this was a FWRRHS video at first. The classic sounding recording was top notch. A NYC restoration project, never would have thought. It would be something to see the likes of these locomotives with the T1 project, 611, and 2100 etc.

[@chooch1764]

and PRR K4s 1361

[@TheEldritchHyena]

This is one of the most exciting things I've seen in a LONG time. I'll have to donate anything I can! EDIT: I just donated $50! I hope to see this project through to the end!

[@lnproductions3227]

Props to you guys at The Fort Wayne Railroad Technical & Historical Society for bringing my vision to return a New York Central steam locomotive to life!

[@MattsScaleModels]

Absolutely outstanding presentation! Using the classic narrator’s voice, music, and visuals is a stroke of genius! “‘One cannot simply just restore it and run it on the mainline’, as the kids say”, gold! Well done, I’ll be supporting you from Australia.

[@EngineerDaylight]

Not only will rodney be foaming like crazy, we will also get to hear the modern day sounds from a NYC 4-8-2

[@galaxieman1964]

Well done video. The 1950s flavor is fantastic. Visited the museum a few years ago. I thought, while I was, there how great it would be to see that Mohawk run again! My father in law started on the NYC in "64 , and worked his 35+ year career running wrecking derricks and in car maintenance. NYC, Penn Central, Conrail, then retired from NS. Most of his career right there in Elkhart.

[@Aftermath779]

Finally! It's about time that another 4-8-2 gets a new lease on life! And a New York Central locomotive at that! Good luck Fort Wayne!

[@andrewchapman2024]

The period styled voice over is amazing! This really gets me hyped for the revival of steam locomotive big and small. Keep up the good work.

[@maxwellwalcher6420]

Oh Wow 765 is Crossing the New York Central for me ,

[@Oviedo_Train_Trust]

Congrats Fort Wayne, this is an amazing project, and AD too!

[@e-train765]

Just think, in a few years, we'll have a PRR T1, a PRR K4, and a NYC Mohawk running on the rails. The future looks VERY bright indeed 🙌

[@CENsystem]

The Road to the Future was their slogan With 3001, they're truly heading to a bright one

[@mtrainierrail]

Y'all. This was so f'ing well done . There must be some magical marketing/business genius at the helm. Kudos to the group on an excellent rollout and announcement. The time, dedication, thought and skill that went into this will serve the organization well in the future. We look forward to shamelessly foaming your progress.

[@eevee_pog7026]

Normally, I don't fancy american engines, but, this one is an absolute beauty! I hope to someday make a contribution.

[@Pyrotrainthing]

"we will watch your career with great interest."-Railfans

[@observantperson3936]

I’m so excited! The NYC is my favorite railroad, and seeing the largest surviving steam engine from it restored to active duty will be a real treasure to see! Best of luck to everyone making the 3001’s return to service possible!

[@Moltar_Railfan]

WE ARE SO BACK 🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️ thank you so much FWRHS! When she returns I hope she comes back to New York in places like Syracuse, or Schenectady where she was built!!

[@jackchen7003]

Yes, that would be great. New York has not seen any mainline steam in so long

[@SuperFoxyRailwayProduction6702]

I never thought that one of my favorite NYC steam locomotive ever will be restored, that is an awesome news to hear! Greetings from México 👋🇲🇽

[@mgoodman312]

What a nicely produced video - it captured the vibe of those old publicity movies perfectly. I excited to see a NYC locomotive get some attention!

[@trainnerd25]

the smile won't leave my face for a long time!!!

[@charleslloyd5401]

Great video! Can’t wait to see run!

[@lucasquintanilla1673]

At long last, we’re going to have the New York central properly represented in preservation!

[@oriontaylor]

I never really thought it would happen, and the Central’s steam was doomed to forever remain in the history books and on film. Switchers aren’t that useful for excursions, 999 will never be allowed to leave, the two ‘bigger’ engines marooned in Maine look like they’re forever trapped, and the two Mohawks always seemed too much of a project to undertake. Let’s all support the FWRHS however we can!

[@SteamKing2160]

I have the Herron rail dvd collection that features the NYC 3001 as shown in this video and seeing her in action in 1950s, having to see her in person in Indiana, and now with it being restored I say that this is an achievement in steam locomotive restoration. Road To The Future!

[@MattChaffe]

I will definitely be supporting this!

[@USSENTERPRISE-D]

Im sad to see her leave Elkhart. Ive grown up with her there my whole life. I am very happy to know she is going to be running. I will watch her leave with tears of sadness but to see her running again will bring tears of joy. That whistle at the end is so nostalgic to me. I would spend hours in that museum and play with the 3001 interactive setup. my favorite part was the whistle button.

[@louislamonte334]

I'm beyond thrilled to hear about this!! I will contribute to this!! Great video, too!!

[@trainnerd25]

holup, somethings happening with 3001?!! im all in I gotta see this

[@joedaylight]

All that can truly be said is that she is in good hands!

[@shimesu443]

This is just what I needed to hear right now. Finally, something good is happening. 765 is gonna have a shedmate to run with. Now I need an Alfred E's Rampage skit about this....

[@thequezzer]

Cue History in the Dark 😂

[@coldwar1952]

@@thequezzer Cue slanderous stupidity by stupid people....

[@rayvaul3539]

Ooh boy yeah that silly meme about a man who didn’t really hate steak but was forced to change the railroad. Alfred: “I want that steam engine! 3001 shall be mine again!” Engineer: “Ooh no here we go again Barry.” Barry: “What’s going on??? Oh.. oh no..” Alfred: “I want that 3001 cut up! I should have done it years ago! Raaaggh!!” *Chainsaw noise intensifies.*

[@shimesu443]

@@rayvaul3539 All in good fun. 😂 Too bad some people seem to take it seriously.

[@shimesu443]

@@thequezzer Darkness certainly didn't waste any time, did he?

[@T128Productions]

I know that there are several steam locomotives restoration can become a big deal, but to hear one from the NYC? That’s got to be the biggest news I have ever heard since the UP Big Boy 4014’s restoration!

[@phosfor1872]

Love the narration!

[@theisononthecake63]

This is absolutely awesome!!!

[@Rickybnsf]

Love everything about this video! The voiceover, footage, and that one (hopefully famous) quote. 4014 is cool but this is 100x cooler! Good luck restoring this (And 624 whenever that'll happen)

[@Iliketrains444]

With all the celebration, the best part is that potentially, the 765 will do a doubleheader with the 3001, the steam icons of Fort Wayne and Elkhart respectively. Thank you Fwrrhs for starting the resoration of mohawk 3001

[@warhawkplane9564]

Yes! 3001 is getting restored into working operations🖤 and it’s going to keep NYC Hudson and Mohawk legacy alive🖤.

[@joedaylight]

This is truly a historic moment as not only one of the last of NYC steam gets restored but gets to run on the route she ran on along side NYC passenger cars.

[@edm240b9]

Just sent in my donation. Good luck with the restoration!

[@chooch1764]

@@edm240b9 Thank you so much for donating! I want to see the NYC 3001 so bad and you are helping to make that dream come true.

[@ThePrairiesRailfan]

never thought that in my timeline I would see a New York Central Steam Locomotive roam the rails again, but here we are.

[@Silvertone_Spiral]

I don’t even know what to say. This is some of the biggest news in the railroad preservation world of the decade, maybe in the last two!

[@aerodisfunction9896]

Close enough. Welcome back, New York Central.

[@TimothyMagee]

New York centrel Mohawk is back baby!!!!!

[@erie-lackawanna]

3001 being restored was NOT on my 2024 bingo card

[@WesternOhioInterurbanHistory]

Love the shot at 3:48, its awesome seeing Mohawks at speed!

[@nw6115]

I am proud to be alive in which a time that a new york central mohawk would run again

[@LukeLovesTrains-Mr.RailYard]

I am very excited to see a New York Central steam locomotive coming back to life. I hope for the best folks at Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society.

[@justinyoung109]

This was the best editing I have ever seen from a rail preservation group. The visuals, the narration, the soundtrack. Straight from the 1940s-1950s and really carries the vibe perfectly. My only questions (besides where's the Hudsons) is How can I donate a percentage of things like online purchases and when are the HO scale models coming out? PS Shoutout to History in the Dark and his "NYC hates steam" comedy sketches and I hope he runs a campaign to help you guys out

[@TrainLover-wt9ix]

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SHE IS GETTING RESTORED!!!!!!! BLESS TOU FOLKS AT THE FORT WAYNE HISTORICAL SOCIETY!!!!!

[@trainglen22]

Thank you for restoring the NYC Mohawk.

[@ShadowDragon8685]

Waitaminute, you found a NYC steamer that survive Alfred E. Perlman's chainsaw rampage? Awesome! Hope she makes steam again.

[@ErieRRfan]

Correct me if I am incorrect, but 6 steamers from the central were preserved

[@annhinchcliff5460]

Share this with anyone and everyone you know who likes trains we need this to happen

[@J.Tstudioproduction6375]

this is awesome damning news. I never thought i see the day that there planning to restore the last NYC mohawk into operation for excursion trains. this really brighten up everyone's day today. :D

[@rayvaul3539]

Agreed! And it’s quite an “imperial” looking locomotive, I say imperial meaning it’s a handsome steam locomotive, and iconic. It has the iconic cow catcher, boiler front, and front slotted just like the iconic Hudsons. She’s perfect to restore. I’ve never thought, ever, would be restored to operation and always thought that the museum and the officials of Elkhart wouldn’t let anyone close to it. But yet, here we are! Although, the 3001 is not the only New York Central Mohawk in existence, the 2933 is still around at the Railroad Museum in St. Louis.

[@therailfanman2078]

The New York Central shall roll again!

[@northernohiorailfanningpro8899]

This is by far one of the best hype-up videos ever posted. Will there be merchandise available for purchase that will help meet the fundraising goal?

[@fortwaynerailroad]

@@northernohiorailfanningpro8899 There will be as we roll out! Stay tuned @ to americanloco.org.

[@wayneyork2400]

Merchandise. will follow soon.

[@brianfalzon6739]

Glad to hear 3001 will join the FWRHS alongside 765!

[@nordisk1874]

What a great distraction to get my mind off Milton! I never thought it will happen.,

[@TWIGYBNSF]

A milestone that definitely will be well deserved for this engine! ❤️

[@Kalani_The_Skully]

I’ve been waiting for this day for half a decade!

[@barmmodelproductions3308]

Quite the charming announcement, I wish you all luck!

[@pennsy6755]

I’m curious. Who did the voice work for this cause dang it’s really good.

[@SteamerWolf1225]

I am so pumped up for this moment! "The Return of the NYC"

[@raymondleggs5508]

Beautiful locomotive

[@michaelstrains4014]

I get the sense that 765 might be wearing a different whistle briefly…?

[@rockguitarist931]

That vintage footage looks like another civilization entirely.

[@rayvaul3539]

It really does. America doesn’t look anything now than what it looked like in the 1940s. The tall buildings looked nice with that trimmed stonework. We’ve also trashed our various transports just for the car. We need that back! Look at the TRAFFIC today! It’s terrible and our towns and cities have gotten more dangerous since the ‘40s.

[@Gretschdude1412]

Incredible news! Congrats to everyone involved. I have no doubt they will get it done.

[@CedarLakeRailfanner]

1 of 13 nyc steam engines remaining 1 of 1 getting restored

[@orlandorailfanproductions2010]

This is awesome I've always loved the NYC it's so cool to see one get restored!!

[@TrainLover-wt9ix]

Now this is what inspires me to restore my own locomotive

[@garystandiford9340]

Wow, cool. Looking forward to this as it progresses.

[@Pinchyproductions1215]

If you run 3001 on the mainline I’ll donate 5 quarters and 2 Wendy’s SpongeBob meals to the project

[@MarkLac]

The Fact CSX and NS are corporate sponsors should say enough.

[@maxwellwalcher6420]

@@MarkLac Do Everyone wanna restore a NYC Hudson for me.

[@MrTragedious986]

@@maxwellwalcher6420the Hudson are all scrapped.

[@maxwellwalcher6420]

@@MrTragedious986 I Mean Like Good as New.

[@MrTragedious986]

@@maxwellwalcher6420 you been talking nonsense you know?

[@HomerKM1914]

Yes, Itis great to see another Steam Locomotive come to life.

[@toomuchtoby1]

This is going to be brilliant!

[@henrybigGreen]

Me when I hear about 3001s restoration : TAKE MY MONEY!

[@BattleshipOrion]

I'm in...I'll also toss some funds towards your "new" ACL boxcar. And side note: I think it'd be cool if y'all worked with Kato, ScaleTrains, and whoever else to get scale models of your current inventory out in N and Ho.

[@alanabyss9246]

Thank you Jesus for letting the Mohawk run again

[@RRD7470]

AT LONG LAST THE CENTRAL RETURNS!

[@rayvaul3539]

Perlman: “I want that steam engine!” *chainsaw sound.* I couldn’t resist. 😂 Such a hilarious meme.

[@RRD7470]

😂😂😂😂😂