Moving C&O 1309 H6 2-6-6-2

[@ke2xx]

This and the Big Boy are two very fine examples of American might and skill. These two locomotives exemplify the last end of the 200 year industrial revolution, and were instrumental in helping America win the second world war. I am so pleased to see history brought alive again, and the resurgence of interest in steam, the most powerful energy on earth.

[@b3j8]

It just blows my mind that the C&O thought to save an old, workaday 2-6-6-2 from the scrap line while NYC would not save even ONE of their famous Hudsons!! Unbelievable.

[@M1chael42O1]

well at the time the NYC was in full swing for changing to diesel power so the thought of saving one probably never even came up

[@Patrick_3751]

The red switcher seemed like it was having a bit of trouble moving 1309. It's awesome that another articulated engine is being brought back! And the fact that it's a tourist railroad doing it instead of a class 1 like UP or NS makes even more impressive. 2014 has probably been one of the best years for steam preservation ever!

[@mark10788]

I seriously agree! Don't forget that a new PRR T1 duplex is being constructed!

[@manga12]

yes it its a good day for archery fans, and the last two for steam engine restoration, and HOLD THE FRONT DOOR THEY ARE GOING TO RECONSTRUCT A T-1 DUPLEX,@O@!!! THEY WERE THE FASTEST LOCOS EVER BACK IN THE DAY MANY SAY THEY WERE GOING OVER 130 MPH BUT IT WAS NEVER DOCUMENTED THAT IS THE SLIGHT STREAMLINED BUT KIND OF UGLY LOCO THAT WAS A 4-4-4-4 CLASS AND WAS REALLY PRONE TO WHEELSLIP DUE TO NOT GIVEING THE RUNNING ENGINE CREWS TIME TO TRAIN WITH IT SO TO LEARN TO EASE THE THROTTLE UP AND NOT POWER ALL AT ONCE. I see the T-1 trust website they are for real and even took to casting a number for the engine in metal already, as of this reading at August 5, 2014 at 2:17 am eastern dst and as of 7?3/14 they are an official tax exempt trust.

[@mark10788]

I cherish your excitement. I am excited to. But, there is a downside. Due to it being so expensive (10-20 million), it might be out in 2030 or later, depending on the income of donations.

[@manga12]

mark10788 sarry for the double reply I am just kind of excited, the t1 was one of the most unique locos ever made and many say the fastest running steamer ever with its huge drivers and raw power in the duplex type steam engine, but it is soo powerful I just have to ask really why such a big one I know it is such a great grave error they were all cut up of the origionals and not one was put in a musium, and that big locos like her will be hard on the rails, though I think it be only a matter of time before the c&o allegany runs once more since both have been inside for several years, the one at dearborn had a special building built just to fit it and went there under its own power back in the day so I might be the best choice for rebuild and restoration if it ever is to be, it would just be the end all of steamers as it was for it back in the day, the heaviest and most hp ever in a locomotive.

[@mark10788]

manga12 I'm fine with multiple replies, and I understand. Surely, the T1 was pretty powerful.

[@JAILRail]

Steam engines just keep getting restored. That's a good sign.

[@JasontheFolf]

horray!!!!

[@TSMGL_Youtube]

you could say that aging! :D

[@RascalTrainz]

Maybe this is a sign that steam engines are coming back and to be put back into service

[@shanewalters4171]

@@RascalTrainz Indeed, about 180 steam locomotives have been restored to operation, the numbers will keep going up each year;)

[@shanewalters4171]

Indeed, regardless of what stands in their way, the numbers will keep increasing every year;)

[@StrictlySteam]

And just to think-all this hard work finally paid off last night!

[@SwindellSteamWorks]

This is awesome. Another articulated returning, just wish #1218 was returning.

[@RRBuilder611]

Tha would be cool

[@99carnot]

Nicely done - thanks for posting this! Nice that 1309 will operate again!

[@mikeb4261]

The SW 1200 is working hard!

[@LamhirhAbriel]

If you were close enough (another video is), you could hear her gasping much the same way 611 did on her first moves towards her initial restoration. The comment from that story is it's like she's breathing the first breaths of a new life. Granted moving her on dry cylinders isn't exactly smart, but this was a short-distance move for loading onto flat cars, rather than a DIT (dead-in-tow) move, which would have required rods to come off (VMT took 611's off for her DIT move to Spencer, at least).

[@electron2601]

The UP BigBoy and now The Allegheny on track for restoration! My dream is seriously coming true!

[@09JDCTrainMan]

Not an Allegheny, that's an H-6 2-6-6-2, though I would love to see an Allegheny on the way to restoration too. :)

[@emdman1959]

I think it is great they are going to restore this to operating condition. I'm also an EMD fan and love older EMD's especial end cab switchers. I am also an engineer for CSX and basically all we have is GP38's GP40's an occasional GP15 and GP40 slug sets, there are a few MP15's around the system but none where I work. I am glad they finally decided to get rid of the GE 4 axle switchers, the B36's and B40's, they were and are the biggest pieces of junk ever produced by GE, I do however miss the ole B23-7's they were a decent engine, rode like crap but would load really well.

[@BO7611s]

well it seems that this year is the year of the restoring steam trains because Bigboy4014,N&W#611,and C&O 1309 are on the Restoration lists for this year

[@TrainSimUSA]

The Texas State Railroad also had their 2-8-2 restored to operation last month. It is definitely The Year though.

[@basedjorts]

ATSF 2926 4-8-4 restoration is also nearing completion. I think they plan to fire her up again this summer.

[@BO7611s]

that would be cool. The more steam we have the better I think.

[@Oldiesfan017]

+Brett Hobbs Well, there's an organization called Coalition for Sustainable Rail (A.K.A. CSR) in Topeka, Kansas, and they have plans to restore ATSF 3463, a 4-6-4 steam engine, to working condition. The only problem the group has is trying the negotiate with the city about how they want to restore the engine.

[@basedjorts]

Figures the city would get in the way. I hope they get it going.

[@Zeekythefox122]

In Cedar Park Texas SP 2-8-0 786 is currently being put back together after 15 years since she last ran on the Hill Country Flyer

[@mratsfrailfan1894]

2-8-2*

[@markcinque3683]

that's a great sign this video rock's 😄.I'm already looking forward to this summer as well.

[@dieseldog4752]

Its so cool to see the old steam moving & getting back into shape.

[@justahillbilly7777]

1309's come a long way since that day.

[@tommy4trains]

great Video! I Could hear Distant CSX Horns while the engine was Being Pushed into the Restoration Facility.

[@Dichuz91]

should have been the Allegheny they have inside

[@mratsfrailfan1894]

The western Maryland realistically never had any alleghenys

[@PereMarquette1223]

Is that Barney Grambling I am seeing when the B&O Geep is pushing #1309? Big guy in the red shirt and overalls...

[@josephignudo7405]

I wanna know who taught that guy how to operate a locomotive.

[@harpalsingh2842]

Beautiful

[@MarlonDeanMcQueen]

Um...they moved it with the piston rods connected, and on dry cylinders???

[@MarlonDeanMcQueen]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@Hendo56]

And now #1309 is operational! I wasn't sure it would ever happen.

[@justghostgamingx3966]

In the UK, steam locomotives are being rebuilt. In the USA, steam locomotives are being restored to operation.

[@JerryDoesThings_1604]

JustGhostGaming X So what are you trying to get at???

[@jessdatheturdle6602]

Do you mean brand spanking new? Cause if so we also have a locomotive being rebuilt

[@1940limited]

This certainly great news. Let's restore as many steamers as possible.

[@jacksalvin364]

C&O 2-6-6-2 locomotive 1309.

[@justinvoelker99]

Cool is the Gp40 the strongest loco that runs at the B&O and nice back round music ;) CSX horns

[@ghostface1832]

This is where the Day out with Thomas the train! came on this track!

[@RailfanJason]

Nice. Any estimates on how long the restoration will take?

[@brakie44820]

That is adding insult to injury. A Geep pushing the 1309.. You see C&O used GP7/9s to replace the 2-6-6-2s.

[@ronstuff6330]

I know this is a 3 year old comment- but- all I could think was "When they get the 2 6 6 2 running, I'd like to see them hooked up pulling against each other in a pulling contest! " :)

[@billsargent3407]

9:30 is that the Gramlings? Sure looks like Barney

[@Dichuz91]

did the first engine die out or something, what's with the engine change?

[@KflanntheRailfan]

reading all of the comments, I have actually in my boring time put together a small excel page of the steamers that are operational and will be. In the next few years we could see, what most had the chance to or the younger generations we was seen in the early 90's. Me being from Scranton I get to see 2317, 3254, 26, 425, and 261 all in operation, we will see a big lash up again. Its cool to see history being brought to teach the younger generations and wow the older. There will be about 20 plus engines from what I have found right now operational in the next 4 to 5 years if all stays on track. Great video of this move. Subscribing to you, if you can subscribe to my channel, I have some video from Steamtown and Illinois railway museum. Kflannigan98.

[@mrclutchbuckets7893]

I love them

[@michaelnaisbitt1639]

Anyone know the condition of her boiler??

[@raihanrfdaop1bogor527]

The Locomotive go to scrap or go to repair?

[@09JDCTrainMan]

To be restored to operate, and she's almost done

[@catlover2368]

please please let my all time favorite engine run again 1218 Norfolk and Western

[@angryrailfan4501]

Who’s here after 1309’s restoration?

[@henrylawrence-curran1527]

thats the Allegheny loco

[@upstatenewyorkrailfan6775]

can they fire up the engine right now

[@JAILRail]

It is not in proper shape. Soon.

[@Zeekythefox122]

I meant 2-8-2

[@raymondleggs5508]

if emps knock out all the power steam locomotives will be valuable

[@MrImpossiblyBlack]

RailTek Media made an awesome video of 1309 being loaded onto the flat car that will take it to the WMSR. Be sure to check it out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jX_YhqavmMxpgbM

[@Sys-Edit0r-1995]

Ah she breaths once again

[@Zeekythefox122]

I mean 2-8-2

[@markcinque3683]

say it again ,say it again I'm big and I'm proud I'm fat and I'm proud 😄.

[@louisianahighballproductio6954]

Someone stole your video

[@MrImpossiblyBlack]

Who?

[@louisianahighballproductio6954]

and you're not the only one it looks like this guy has stolen from many other railfans

[@M1chael42O1]

Lousiana Highball Productions well... WHO WAS IT?