J&L 58 0-4-0T runs on the new eastern section straight away on the Youngstown Steel Heritage!

8/7/21 11:30 - 17:23
Me, Ravenna Railfan 4070 and Coal and Steel Railroad Videos attended the operations of the J&L after receiving word that the 0-4-0T would be running for the day and the three of us are very happy with our shots and got some excellent whistle action!
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The Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp. No. 58 is a 24" gauge 0-4-0T steam locomotive built in 1937 by the HK Porter Co. in Pittsburgh, PA for use at the J&L South Side Works. It was restored to operating condition at the Youngstown Steel Heritage Museum in Youngstown, OH.

[@ArturoRailProductions]

Thank you all for 5K views! Edit: WOW thank you for 12K views!

[@shanewalters2565]

Wow, 58 ran smoothly on the new track extension, and I must say, they really worked their butts off for this extension to happen to give 58 the chance to stretch her wheels, hats off to this place for respecting its heritage and preserving history, I can't wait to visit one day

[@makeart5070]

That is one of the coolest steam locomotives I've ever seen

[@hartleymartin]

It is one of those locos best described as a "proper pug" - it is so ugly that it is cute.

[@FeckHallBahn]

I think this might just be the most massive narrow gauge 0-4-0T I’ve ever seen! Love it. Looks like an unfinished Garrat

[@TrainsOhio]

Awesome to see the additional track!

[@ArturoRailProductions]

Indeed and there is still more work to be done but the progress so far is excellent!

[@mikeglenn3333]

Love the noise coming from the stack, Nice and distinctive

[@quattrobajeena1689]

Good lord, the stack talk is immense.

[@evanj2400]

The steam lives on!

[@alcopower5710]

This is freaking awesome……. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@ArturoRailProductions]

You’re welcome! Glad you liked it!

[@amberyooper]

Lovely little engine! Now they just need more track to run it on. :-)

[@raymondleggs5508]

like a giant model train set :-D

[@zebrastudios]

Wow! J&L 0-4-0T No. 58 sounds just like the Polar Express while Chuffing! Amazing Locomotive, and Sound!

[@stevemellin5806]

Very nice .like that locomotive

[@bendover9411]

Brookville, PA Locomotives Works is still building trains, just went by it the other day

[@stevenspaziani9159]

You have done an incredible job rebuilding that locomotive, you should all be very proud of the work you've done and it runs so smoothly, great job.

[@ArturoRailProductions]

I didn’t take part in the rebuilding process but I will promote the railroad any chance I get. Still more work to be done and I will help in any way I can!

[@AJHans12]

Great work on the loco, however why does it sound like the exhaust beat is mistimed/ offbeat? still working things out with the valve gear or is it a characteristic of the loco?

[@ArturoRailProductions]

Valve gear work is underway!

[@YoungstownSteelHeritage]

We adjusted the valve gear and it sounds much better now

[@MotormanClyde]

very cool, nice work

[@zanerichards8348]

That's one awesome looking steam engine.

[@calvinthedestroyer]

6:01 This shot right here is great!

[@BurtonSKnowles]

Fantastic! Love it!

[@thatairplaneguy]

Sounds fantastic

[@Curly472001]

We have dozens of ex industrial locomotives in the UK but I have never seen one like that before. What a remarkable looking engine. I am assuming that it worked in a steelworks or something similar. Love it!

[@Spud607]

Chris Eden-Green is going to be coming to America to review these engines. If you havn't seen his videos you really should look up what he does. :D

[@arthurkallansrud1950]

Nice to the 58 out doing it own thing . When will have a circle track layed ?

[@ArturoRailProductions]

Hard to give an exact date. I’d estimate it will be over half way done by spring of next year.

[@ArturoRailProductions]

I was given an update that the YSH will remain a point to point railroad for the time being. A loop has been discussed but no plans have been confirmed yet.

[@nickclark2278]

KZbin served me up one of your videos and have binged watched your catalogue. You’ve come a long way! Great achievements. Well done. Is it just me or does 58 seem to miss a beat? I get a 3 count?

[@ArturoRailProductions]

Thank you so much for the kind words! Yeah the exhaust is off beat on 58. It’s been doing that for years.

[@MidnightRailfan]

Awesome! I’m planning to chase/video it on the June 11 opening run this year. How hard is it to chase this thing exactly?

[@ArturoRailProductions]

It’s probably the easiest thing to chase since they only have around 1000 feet of track. The volunteers and Mr Rowlands are nice people too. The eastern extension will also have some improvements made to it so you’ll be in for a treat!

[@MindfulAura73]

The most interesting looking steam locomotive in my opinion

[@ArturoRailProductions]

That’s what a lot of people say actually!

[@MindfulAura73]

@@ArturoRailProductions oh BTW I subscribed

[@northernohiorailfanningpro8899]

How often do they run that engine? I’ve never been down there but I would like to one day

[@ArturoRailProductions]

They have open houses throughout the summer. They sometimes announce when they run it on Facebook too. Which is how I found it would thanks to Stephen.

[@northernohiorailfanningpro8899]

@@ArturoRailProductions Ok cool.

[@northernohiorailfanningpro8899]

@@ArturoRailProductions Hey I just heard they they are selling that engine... is it true?

[@northernohiorailfanningpro8899]

@@ArturoRailProductions Wait nevermind I got it confused with something else

[@ArturoRailProductions]

It’s their main piece so no. They are discussing rebuilding 58’s sister though.

[@AlcoLoco251]

Why do those rails look so much bigger than the ones in Maine?

[@AlcoLoco251]

@Matthew Bacon thank you. And yes, I was referring to those operations.

[@Stoker58]

The rails in main are about 60lb rail. There are a mix of about 100lb and up to support the heavy weight of the 58

[@Fedora5957]

Interesting loco and is it in the U.S.A.?

[@ArturoRailProductions]

Yes it’s a Pennsylvania built locomotive.

[@trisb0999]

How fast you reckon the 58 could get up to given the track to do it?

[@ArturoRailProductions]

Definitely around 20 mph

[@broncozephyr7931]

We've got it up to 12 going up the hill

[@billmoran3812]

Engine 58 has a very unique exhaust note. At first it sounded a bit like a 3 cylinder, but listening carefully, the fourth note is there but softer. This could be a combination not the way the eccentrics are set on both sides, and the way the reverser is set. Looks like the little engine really wants to pull a load.

[@ArturoRailProductions]

Please send an email to Rick Rowland’s of the Youngstown Steel Heritage Museum. I think your explanation is very plausible cause and good enough to be brought to his attention!

[@Stoker58]

We believe we have fixed the off beat exhaust for the 2023 operating season!

[@TRONDROM]

That is the weirdest steam 🚂 I’ve evert seen.

[@parts323]

You caught me in the video around 3:02 mark.

[@ArturoRailProductions]

Haha awesome! Glad I could make it out and can’t wait for the eastern extension to be completed!

[@parts323]

@@ArturoRailProductions I am curious to see what the new passenger car will look like. I have an idea, but still wondering.

[@pontushaggstrom6261]

0:50 I am missing a chuff. Is 58 ok?

[@ArturoRailProductions]

It’s getting better and better.

[@rebelrailroader]

That is pretty cool. What size rail is that?

[@ArturoRailProductions]

2 foot gauge

[@rebelrailroader]

@@ArturoRailProductions thanks, but not what I Was asking. Rail size. 90pound, 100 pound, 133 pound, etc.

[@ArturoRailProductions]

130 pound and they are planning on using 115 pound for the rest of the eastern section.

[@rebelrailroader]

@@ArturoRailProductions nice! Thanks.

[@ArturoRailProductions]

@@rebelrailroader 110 pound rail is being used for the end of the east extension. It’s a mixture of 130 pound 115 and 110 pound.

[@vanwelton1753]

Looking at your land on Google Earth. I wish you could north north and run along the airport property or cross the street behind the shop toward the junk yard. Any possibility?

[@ArturoRailProductions]

That’s something you’ll (or I) have to ask Rick about. I thought the same thing but the backhoe they have can only do so much in a certain amount of time. If funds were available that be a possibility. But for now we can’t really do much. Their main focus is getting the new engine house ready for 58.

[@robertsanders6463]

Hi, Is the steam timing off?

[@ArturoRailProductions]

Yes.

[@PowerTrain611]

I can hear they still haven't fixed the valve timing... that's gonna bother me till the end of time lol

[@ArturoRailProductions]

Yeah. It’s nicknamed the little big boy for that reason I think.

[@PowerTrain611]

@@ArturoRailProductions HA! I haven't heard anyone call it that until now. That's a good one!

[@Michael-eg3rs]

they're still trying to fix it. Its going slowly but they're working on fixing it. Even though I'm pretty sure 99% of people won't even notice its off timed. I'm one of them

[@trainguy111]

This engine has such a cute whistle. What kind is it?

[@ArturoRailProductions]

It has 2 whistles. A New Zealand 5 chime and I believe a Lukenheimer 3 chime.

[@nightlightabcd]

Is this a switcher?

[@ArturoRailProductions]

Yes it is 0-4-0T

[@ZeldaTheSwordsman]

Wouldn't it be an 0-4-0T+T, not a straight 0-4-0T?

[@ArturoRailProductions]

I’ll admit I thought the same thing. But according to the J&L. They were built and classified as 0-4-0T’s.

[@NW-gi1cp]

Make a giant oval

[@starbolin]

She sounds very happy to be getting out and working again and the track you laid is certainly a smooth road for her to stretch her legs. Kudos!

[@joshuagasse]

58 sounds like a beast, she needs more track.