Fort Worth Stockyards Grapevine Vintage Railroad Trinity River Train Excursion in HD

[@LeeDunkelberg]

Always loved those locomotives! Thanks!

[@NeilADahl]

These locos came from the Northeast. They are designed to operate as a diesel electric or from AC track power. Neil

[@gradyfry4691]

Is Grapevine Vintage Railroad restoring puffy the steam train?

[@NeilADahl]

They are supposed to be working on it. Neil

[@Steamfan1]

Why did they purchase the 2014 and 2016? They already have the 2199 and I’ve got some inside info that the 2248 is set to return in 2023. They don’t need those 2 long locomotives with a turntable at both Fort Worth and Grapevine. The 2199 should’ve been enough.

[@bummeroni]

Eh it's always good to have a spare locomotive in the roster. 2199 isn't indestructible after all, and it's capable of breaking down and needing maintenance like all machines

[@Steamfan1]

@@bummeroni I guess 1 extra Diesel is ok, but they really should not have purchased the 2016. Now when the 2248 comes back next year they are going to have 4 Locomotives which means that 1 of the diesels are going to get removed from service.

[@jonmiller7400]

2248 will return to service. I was told it's due to return between summer 2022 to 2023. 2199 will be kept.

[@jonmiller7400]

@duckcob at that point, they're going to use 2248 like the grand canyon uses their steam engines. Run it once or twice a month. Plus, it needed a whole new boiler which is why the project has been delayed for a long period of time. And I'm sure TEXrail knows that the railroad is going to be bringing back a priceless piece of history. Which is why GVRR and TEXrail will have a discussion about how things will operate for future use.

[@blackbirdgaming8147]

92 day inspections are a thing. That is why they purchased 2014 and 2016. 2248 is not going to be returning anytime soon.