Out and about with Eureka steam locomotive

[@vettebecker1]

My all-time favorite locomotive, The Eureka!! Thank you, Dan for saving her and restoring her for all to enjoy!

[@FuelFire]

Can you guys believe that this beautiful locomotive turns 150 years old in 2025?

[@Michaelm-o8f]

Sure can't

[@giuliopedrali4794]

150 years, this model of american steam locomotive can also turns 150, 160 or 170 years old now, the American type or 4-4-0 American standard is of 1848 1850 in the first models

[@giuliopedrali4794]

American type (1850 1890 American standard 4-4-0 locomotive) are so different from european steam locomotive of second half of XIX century, but the thing so not european (under our european point of view) is the drivers seat...

[@TranscontinentalRailfan]

It’s incredible!

[@ericemmons3040]

An amazing piece of machinery; I'm so happy it's been restored.

[@superstarchannel4383]

Thank you so Mitch for restoring this wonderful locomotive I have to come back and watch again

[@AJ_LIKES_TRAINS]

this video deserves more views, i love the eureka.

[@rockguitarist931]

The Maersk F45 is a nice cameo, too!!!!

[@UnionPacificFan-cu3pt]

Very nice. Also that Maersk I think diesel looks very familiar.

[@Vector_QF8]

Wow, really well done video! Hopefully I can check this out IRL someday.

[@TranscontinentalRailfan]

It sure is great to see an operating steam locomotive at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Boulder City. I’ve also heard about a big railroad event to take place there in 2026 to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America.

[@pringlerailfan1]

how often does the Eureka go down to Boulder City?

[@F40PHR231]

Usually once a year.

[@rockguitarist931]

Wow, I didn't know the Maersk F45 was still around!

[@Vermontrailfanproduction]

I think it’s actually an sdp40f

[@ЛЬВИНИ]

.Very nice, like.

[@isaiahwilliams2642]

She'll be celebrating her 150th birthday next 4th of July at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City along with many of her cousins. This will include the Carson Tahoe Lumber & Fluming #1, Glenbrook, Nevada County Narrow Gauge #5, Tahoe, and Virginia and Truckees #21, J.W. Bowker and #22, Inyo.

[@RobereTurbo]

Is this the one in Boulder, Nevada ?

[@RobereTurbo]

Boulder City is a nice little town.

[@rotunda57]

No tie plates nor ballast on that track?

[@jacobgreve802]

Believe it or not, that's how track was laid for the transcontinental railroad. This track is temporary, and not really intended for long term use. It is just in place for the event, and afterwards it will be removed. You don't need ballast or tie plates, just to lay track, you only need them, if the track is permanent. The tracks on the transcontinental for example, after the completion were quickly upgraded time permitting.

[@imransharif443]

Great very nice

[@Mauscmkwk]

3:54 I’m more interested in the sole surviving sdp40f

[@Micheal_Jackson_Official]

Yeah what is that big guy doing there? I thought emd had that for training purposes.

[@F40PHR231]

www.dynarail.org

[@Micheal_Jackson_Official]

@ alright sick thanks

[@spark300c]

its burning wood but now days high quality fire wood is easier to get than high quality coal. Coal sources are coming to end as coal mining industry is winding down.

[@JHarryF]

Boring? Burning?

[@spark300c]

@@JHarryF it burning I made mistake in typing

[@BanyanBirb]

mmm pretty tren

[@NickFrappy]

Hey they did a good job getting her going again.🎉😊 Mybe Trump can do the same?

[@ThatOneCometProductions]

I thought it was a game lol