How to Wake Up a Steam Locomotive | Nickel Plate Road no. 765

Century-old traditions awaken a time machine as historic Nickel Plate Road steam locomotive no. 765 is prepared for a day's run in this chapter from "Listen for the Whistle," available on Blu-ray and DVD here: fortwaynerailro....
#NickelPlateRoad765 #NKP765 #SteamLocomotive

[@wolfox712]

Engineer: "Ready, Earl?" Earl: "Let's Roll" *blows whistle twice* best scene IMO

[@markbraley9361]

Wolfox That's at 4:48!.

[@macreed6639]

It’s sad that steam locomotives are slowly going extinct. I would love to have a chance to operate one of these magnificent creations

[@brycenew]

The opposite is happening! More & more steamers are being brought back to life. Look at C&O 1309 for instance. There’s many examples in the US and England too. There’s even brand new steam locos being built from scratch. Do some online searching and you’ll see.

[@topsecret1837]

@@brycenew I’d like to think there would be upgraded technology surrounding these things. Going from coal fired to oil fired happened for UP 4014 this year. Having a Natural Gas/Propane fired steam engine would also be pretty good.

[@rawhides]

@@topsecret1837 nothing like coal operated. I can see why companies go to gas, but NOTHING is like coal.

[@TheHighRoad1748]

@@rawhides oil burns much cleaner then coal tho. Doesn't leave as much of a mess as coal dust, either.

[@alexthomson2248]

It’s a business sadly. Trains that run on diesel fuel or electricity are extremely cheaper to maintain. Wish we could see more old locomotives, but it is what it is.

[@wolfox712]

3:27 that small puff of the whistle ALWAYS gets me.

[@aliyahmonterusso1965]

Love it

[@jed-henrywitkowski6470]

For me, it is the turbogenerator coming online and the analog gauges being backlit by a dim filament bulb.

[@KnapfordMaster98]

3:15 that scene of the lights rising as the dynamo winds up gives me the chills. These things are alive.

[@veliapustetto5068]

They are!

[@donfredette533]

Awesome thing to keep those old steamers rolling,,my grandfather and great grandfather were engineer's on the railroad when steam power was in its prime..I love to see them in action..thank you to whomever keeps this alive

[@trevorjosephmedia1550]

I’ve watched this a thousand times, it never gets old

[@fortwaynerailroad]

Thank you, Trevor! We fill the same way.

[@dominus_vader6842]

4:45.. that is surreal. I will always dream of being in that situation.

[@inluvwith7of9]

765 is a thing of BEAUTY. in 2013 we saw it going around the horseshoe curve in altoona pa...that was a day we WILL never forget

[@jed-henrywitkowski6470]

1:52. Road tractors are as toys to these beasts of iron and steel... There shiny, fiberglass and plastic components and the diesel locos of today are mere efficient and souless machines. Those locomotives of yesteryear were alive and yearning to be let loose on the open road of steel.

[@StundieAward]

I might not have been born when steam engines ruled the rails (I'm 37) but they are just magical in their own way. A steam engine is a living, breathing piece of machinery.And like any machine it needs TLC for it to go on forever if need be. I bought an HO scale model of 765 from Bachmann.

[@EvilTurkeySlices]

What do you mean when? They rule the rails to this day, the diesels are just the commoners.

[@kranerwheatens]

50 years old and still have not seen a steamer yet.. Been following on youtube for quite some time now and it excites my imagination everytime.. .Looks like a great crew taking care of her. Live near Delphos, OH and one of these days I will see her...

[@OSUfan757]

I lived in Delphos for 10 years, now being in Toledo, that chance of me seeing one of these beautiful gals alive is really remote. But I can still dream!!

[@EvilTurkeySlices]

I saw one when I was very young, probably 5 or 6. It was Strasburg Number 90. I was amazed by it even then, still my favorite locomotive.

[@williammeyer7999]

My parents used to take me to play on the engine 765 when it sat in Broad Ripple park. It was sad to see it gone, one day, and thought she had been sold for scrap, and didn't think of her much until one day, I was heading south on Keystone Ave, and the poles came down, and here she comes, chugging, whistling, spitting, venting, as any old steam girl would, and tears came to my eyes when I realized it was 765! My parents are gone awhile now, but every time I see a video of her, I'm a little guy of 6, instead of an older guy of 62.I hope she's kept running for decades to come!!

[@peterrosenquist]

It was displayed in Lawton Park during retirement.

[@jltrain-zgamingrailfan202x3]

The whistle at 4:49 reminds me of Pere Marquette 1225 and 765 of course, back in 1991.

[@Beatlesfanize]

She is Just Beautiful!!!! Living, Breathing Part of History. What else can you say.... WOW..

[@arounddallastx123]

Nickel Plate 765 LOL btw almost a century

[@rexluminus9867]

Greatest video with dialog. Thank you. 3:15 turbo kicks in. 😀Wow !***

[@rexluminus9867]

@fischer's trains 👌🆗OK, thanks.

[@Steamer235]

Rode behind this wonderful machine in August, 1983, from Detroit to Montpelier, Oh. Thank you FWRRHS for your wonderful care and hard work keeping this legend, NKP #765 Berkshire alive.

[@paulbookbinder4899]

I was on the same trip as was "Annatar Lord of Gifts", and my interpretation could not be more different. It was one of the most amazing and enjoyable experiences of my life. Yes we stalled at the Nay Aug tunnel, but only because a vandal had greased the rails - apparently this makes for good video as the wheels slip and the stack belches black smoke, trespassing and vandalism notwithstanding. Rather than pack it in, the crew managed to back down the rails, spraying steam on the rails then sanding them, and make it up the grade the second attempt. That was an impressive bit of railroading. True the power in our car ( and maybe others) went out for a while, but again the crew managed to make the necessary repair on the fly and reestablish power. Their motto is "whatever it takes", and they were certainly true to that motto on this trip. Truly an amazing machine and an amazing group of people who love and maintain her - this was not my first trip behind 765 and hopefully it will not be my last.

[@agentorange153]

A vandal had greased the rails IN A TUNNEL?! That's WORSE than vandalism -- that's ATTEMPTED MASS MURDER AND TERRORISM THROUGH CHEMICAL WARFARE, and MUST BE DEALT WITH ACCORDINGLY! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balvano_train_disaster

[@jed-henrywitkowski6470]

4:14 These men know they are part of something special.

[@CarolinaCharlie]

I hope to see 765 some day soon. Excellent video.

[@dave0028]

We got to take a trip on the 765 back in 2012 when it was in our yard in Conway PA. We also got to get up on the 765 and check it out, pretty impressive!! I got some great pictures while it was parked in our yard.

[@achmadsyifapapahnyareyhan8674]

One of my favorite steam locomotive...she's soooooo beautiful!!!!

[@veliapustetto5068]

Beautiful and romantic. Thank you all!

[@kevp9601]

Long Live American Steam Locomotives of America

[@CrossOfBayonne]

I admit 765 is where my railfan career essentially began

[@Jordan-F92]

My dream job right here! Working and running a steam locomotive such as NKP 765. She’s my favorite by far. Bring her to the Appalachian mountains of Northeast Tn and let us hear that whistle in the mountains!

[@TofsrudCubing]

Lovely locomotive. The ol 765 with the baker valve gear. Historical. Love that whistle

[@105C09]

A great engine and even great crew. Two hoots and clear train ahead guys!

[@TERRYBARTLETTRAILMAN28]

Great Video I love steam locomotives I am a volunteer for one here in the UK and I find US Steam Locos really interesting

[@misternobody4791]

Guys I've actually ridden this train before it's the best thing I really recommend you write it it only goes once a year so yeah it's just so much fun my favorite part about it is sticking my head out the window I actually made a new friend there too

[@evanf1293]

Watching this was not only interesting but also gave me good intell to take. I'm writing a book that involves steam trains and how in most chapters it mentions the procedure of firing a steam engine and what must be done at the start and end of a day of operation. 765 isn't in it, but one of the engines in it she has met once.

[@polarjet1833]

This is a dream of mine, to be able to somehow become a crew member on 765, it’s always had a place near and dear to my heart ever since I saw it when I was 6

[@brycenew]

This is one of the very best steamer vids online. Period. Thank you for keeping the history and wonder of live steam alive. And for this super high value video. Brilliant production! Brought a tear to my eyes.

[@renegadeoflife87]

Well that answered my question about what the vertical cylinders in the front were. Air pump for the brake system.

[@SwagNeverDies55]

Me: ey mate wake up we are going to work 🚂: Oh c'mon man I need to sleep Me: we are too late now we are going to delay 🚂: *Whistle louder* 🚂: Ok here we go I'm ready

[@torque-drive2488]

I adore this locomotive

[@kevp9601]

Hot-Damn! This is so Fantastic

[@timbod3367]

Glad to see the mars light was put back on! Looks great! You guys do a wonderful job. I commented about the "white walls" awhile back and was told the NKP painted their wheels white or silver. My Grandfather lived and my father grew up next to a NKP main line on the Fort Wayne division near blare yard and watched Burks roar by and switch for decades. Neither has any memory what so ever of them having white or silver wheel trim. They have pictures, and I have searched for historical images (including the Herron videos) with no sign of white walls. Guess that's why it seems odd to me. Great video! Thank You for saving her.

[@fortwaynerailroad]

Dirt and grime usually covered the white trim (including the running boards and pilot steps). They are there! See some photos here: fortwaynerailroad.org/nickel-plate-road-no-765/

[@1chuck96]

Great back ground music...very appropriate, yet suttle. !

[@rogerhuber3133]

Only thing missing was a nice blow for a crossing. Very nice video. THANKS!

[@kevp9601]

I Love It a Lot

[@Fliers_the_folf]

This is my top favorite steam engine next to the Union Pacific stream engines

[@kevp9601]

This is Awesome

[@newriverproductions12]

Good Morning, 765!

[@jamesrader3329]

Loved the video. Thank you for sharing

[@lostonessoul8435]

I love the whistle on this engine. It's only second to the southern railway 3 chime.

[@suchanub]

such a wonderfull machine Edit: why did i say this like a robot lol

[@chndlrrr]

I wish one of these big steamers come through Southern ontario. :(

[@striker9136]

TGs Train Clips same with csx in America they dont let steam on the mainline unless it the 844 or a some big passenger service or whatever

[@jerredwayne8401]

@@striker9136 that's not true. CSX has done allot to help out ol 2716

[@TF856]

I wish there was a documentary like this without the music and with normal dialogue.

[@1862henry]

This would be so cool to volunteer for or do an internship for! History major working on my degree, and a steam railroading and steam locomotive fanatic!

[@OSUfan757]

I would move worlds to see this beautiful old girl make a run through Van Wert and Delphos, Ohio! That would make half of my family as well as myself reflect back on when steam was all you saw running through those towns. Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society, if you plan on making a run through these towns, please post a video about it or put it on your website, I wouldn’t miss it for the world!!

[@vernondouglas4425]

It's coming in a few weeks

[@mariemonk104]

Loved it! ..sharing this footage to a group on fb which cover the era hidden from society.

[@Ferrocarril_Chicago]

Absolutely amazing.

[@Rainhill1829]

That was beautiful and moving.

[@hsylvester6132]

Wonderful video. All of you are just freaking awesome. Just saw 765 in CVNP again.

[@StefanUlbricht]

Wonderful!!!

[@OnlyTheEd]

I wish a steam locomotive would pass through S.E. Iowa..............We only have static displays in the bigger towns, like Burlington, Fort Madison and Keokuk, I don't know about some of the others, such as Mount Pleasant, Fairfield, Ottumwa, Osceola, Iowa City, Davenport, and others, not sure they have static displays. :-(

[@spitfire4sergi]

That’s the textbook definition for Labor of Love right there.

[@REPS-kb7up]

Awesome!

[@maxwellwalcher6420]

i love the fire box and have you heard of NYC J3a Hudson 5406.

[@thatlowesguy5544]

Outstanding!

[@inspectorjohnnywolfergad4149]

That so beautiful❤❤❤❤❤

[@inspectorjohnnywolfergad4149]

I Love Berkshire's❤❤❤❤❤

[@inspectorjohnnywolfergad4149]

It takes away my stress and make me Happy❤❤❤❤❤

[@crivket1233]

These beauties , speak to my soul. I was born in the wrong time 🥲

[@trevortammen2341]

One can understand with a machine like this is why the adeptus mechanicus believes in machine spirits

[@brianstellon8925]

wonderful

[@Dillon_Goble]

Is that James earl jones as the narrator

[@DanielPRails]

This was great!

[@npo64]

So beautiful!!!!!

[@wilfridleduc3390]

Superbe locomotive

[@NWORails_Off_Topic]

I want steam trains back

[@natevince3154]

Perfect

[@jamesrader3329]

To me a diesel will never be able to come close to touching what a steam loco sounds like.

[@ROTAXD]

C'mon old girl, time to go to work. Like an old farmer lovingly talking to his old draft horse before hitching her up to the plow.

[@circaseventies]

Dad and I rode in 1984

[@furbythefurb7226]

Is anybody gonna say this is the polar express well the train that was used

[@DanielPRails]

Yep

[@KTHedleyBassoon]

You should come to canada and come to see the 2816 when she is done aNd ready to run and they can go side by side

[@stephanegarde2956]

Quelle belle machine et une complexité pour faire avancer la « bête « 😊

[@jay600katana]

This is the definition of "playing train", Lionel can't complete with her. I wish we could do this in Canada, lots of great modern power rusting away up here.

[@railfancannon9321]

Nice video dude

[@noahgaray7923]

Let’s roll!

[@War1109]

Can’t wait to ride behind her at steam in the valley

[@OldIronVideo]

I have a few questions about Berkshires in Bellevue Can I do the cab ride alone at 15 It says the caboose rides are 20 minutes where do they go is it like the Christmas ones they have there. Also will 765 have it's normal whistle and Mars light? Thank you for your time

[@theidiotwithinternet]

If only she’d come through Carolina one day

[@NWORails_Off_Topic]

That trains pretty

[@susbox5554]

You need water coal lubricant oil waiting time and some few adjustment

[@zenianlifeform]

"Gotta make sure the engine Is Rick rolled" Nice.

[@wideworldofrailroads4014]

I made the nkp golden railroad spike

[@paixaoferroviaria4716]

Nice Nice

[@zachboyd4749]

3:08 Is it just me, or did that just sound like someone yawning?

[@KB9813]

I am surprised that this wasn't converted to being oil fired.

[@robkiger3434]

It's easy to get coal here in indiana we have coal mines. The engines that where converted to oil were on lines that were hard to get coal cheep and easy.

[@joearchey6410]

Didn't know she was hand fired

[@TheStefanskoglund1]

Do that engine have NIcholson thermic syphons ? I saw the arch inside the firebox . If so how do you keep that in order ? Special treated water ?

[@that_dude_with_the_torino1171]

Can you make a stop at Swedesboro NJ?

[@mwand89]

Does the NKP 765 have a mechanical stoker?

[@agentorange153]

Yes, but apparently it was out of order when this video was made.

[@ginahawkinsgina9798]

4:49

[@whoisthisdude5437]

There needs to be a mechanical mechanism (sorry for bad english) that shoves in coal, like the UP Big Boy.

[@fortwaynerailroad]

The 765 has a stoker, but it's not always appropriate to use it.

[@mrk1075]

The same way you make coffee, you first boil water.

[@evanf1293]

So how many hours does it take for a steam locomotive's boiler pressure need to be in order for it to move 4-5????

[@TheHighRoad1748]

Depends on how big the locomotive is. If it's a small loco, like a 4-4-0 or a 0-6-0, it'd probably take around 2 hours, or maybe three. But the engine is a big one, like 4014, it'd be double that amount, more or less.

[@glastornjet73]

Why is he manually firing it? They not use the mechanical stoker?

[@fortwaynerailroad]

Mechanical does not mean automatic and you never fire an engine on the stoker exclusively. You’ll always want to “hand craft” the fire to some extent, especially in the morning.

[@voidjavelin23]

this video takes place when 765s mechanic stroker is out of order

[@SMOBY44]

Narration sound quality sucks. Very muffled and hard to understand.

[@fortwaynerailroad]

We agree! We're actually having it redone and the program remastered this year.

[@EJP286CRSKW]

Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society Can you lose the terrible music while you're at it, and provide something appropriate, where necessary, and not below the narration.

[@nathanjackson7992]

If I would own a railroad it would be a coal fired steam only railroad I would not even buy a diesel swicher just steam but wouldn't have any Museum events because it would be a real working railroad taking people and frate from point a to point b just riding the train to you destination would be a museum event but I would purchase by own coal mine to cut fuel costs

[@mikepericolosi9386]

Hey FWRHS is there at any way possible we can hear the Secondary whistle?

[@fortwaynerailroad]

We haven't carried a secondary whistle for about two years.

[@mikepericolosi9386]

Oh

[@mikepericolosi9386]

Have you guys ever thought of bringing the secondary back onto the engine?

[@Og_Mango]

The narrator reminds me of Morgan Freeman