Texas Steam Treasure

Enjoy one of the oldest locomotives in regular service, Southern Pacific
4-6-0 #2248, built in 1895.
You’ll see 2248 as it pulls what at the time was called the “Tarantula Train” (now the Grapevine Vintage Railroad) from Grapevine, Texas
to Fort Worth and back. See the action from trackside, on the train
and in the cab of this fine steam locomotive.

[@joshmeister4449]

I grew up riding behind 2248, she was the very first steam engine I got to ride behind, and she has a special place in my heart. It's such a damn shame how the city of Grapevine has mistreated her since taking over her operations from the FWWR.

[@harrisonofcolorado8886]

30:26 I love how the 2248's whistle saluted the little train, and the little train whistle saluted back to 2248.

[@RedRiverRailfan]

2248 was the first steam locomotive I ever rode behind, it’s a shame that she may never run again thanks to the city of grapevine

[@d-fender4489]

3:48 The most beautiful sound SP 6 Chime of all time.

[@SuperFoxyRailwayProduction6702]

It sounds like #2472

[@aadencox6559]

agreed

[@RailroadFanatic-hr6pf]

My grandpa would take me to see her frequently when I was 5 or 6. I don’t have memories of actually riding behind her but my dad says we did!

[@hudsontrainguy1217]

Can we all agree that we want 2248 to be back in service? Btw, I didn’t even know this program existed until 2016 or so

[@RailwayProductions]

Would love to see it back and shoot it in 4K.

[@bensipiorski6645]

Awesome video Railway Productions. I do hope in the future we get the chance to see the 2248 operational again.

[@jacksalvin364]

#2248 was performed flawlessly.

[@railfangarrett6313]

I remember riding behind 2248 when I was around 9 years old. It was windy and cold and I was in the open air car but it was still fun.

[@TheTexasTrainMaster]

This is ironic first railway productions uploads it then take it down and then I uploaded it and now you've uploaded it awesome

[@CEO100able]

It's cool to see you guys start airing your railroad documentaries as premieres/live streams here on KZbin. The Southern Pacific 4-6-0 #2248 looks impressive. Great job on this home video! I am looking forward to seeing even more of them soon. Keep up the excellent work!

[@nathancorcoran5347]

I hope one day, I can see Southern Pacific 2248. I have seen the tender of the locomotive back in July 5th 2020 during it’s inspection.

[@andrewdiesel487]

2248 is truly a legend

[@ladylibrum7145]

26:20 that slow roll coming off the turntable…so awesome! What a sight 😭

[@caseyjones745]

Great shots! Thanks.

[@andrewdiesel487]

4:41 is that Earl Knoob

[@HoofmanJones030397]

It's rather weird seeing this video now in 2023, where all the area around the track has been developed in some way, including the addition of a commuter rail service that uses the same track as the now-called Grapevine Vintage Railroad.

[@RailwayProductions]

I really haven't been to Grapvine since I shot all of this. Would be neat to see the changes.

[@HoofmanJones030397]

@@RailwayProductions I recommend waiting til Puffy gets put back together to see the neat new juxtaposition it poses; vintage steam next to fairly modern urban architecture.

[@MackeyBigBoy4014]

I grew up watching this program. Thanks guys!

[@RailwayProductions]

Glad to help re-live memories!

[@jacobdolman3831]

I like The #2248 Train

[@kittyfox3200]

I rode this train as a child. I wish I went from Houston to grapevine 💗

[@c.northway8061]

I just did this train not long ago, but it took 3 hours to get to the stockyards because of busy freight traffic

[@magnusrylander]

yooo I still have this dvd! It 's one of my favorites!

[@BenBensonStudios]

Never thought you’d upload a full program to KZbin

[@RailwayProductions]

Times have changed, Many people now don't eve have a DVD player, or at least once that is hooked up!

[@robscott8296]

I have a mouse pad of 2248, and it too is old but I still use it cause it was my first mouse pad I ever owned and it’s of a train ( I love trains). I also have a painting of PERE MARQUETTE 1223 on my wall that I found in hobby lobby of all the places, and a wooden crossing buck that too is hanging on my wall. The only steam trains I ever rode on were the steam trains of tweetsie railroad and the great smoky mountains railroad ( ex-army, WW2 , she never saw action) 2-8-0 , S-160 #1702. Another thing I heard about her when she was on this line is that her original whistle was stolen by vandals wile she was in the shop for here safety inspection. Also the railroads first diesels that they owned were 2 EMD GP-7’s #711 and #777 (both were ex-Chicago and western and had 1500 horsepower and were later modified from high nose to low nose) also 711 had been upgraded to GP-9 specifications which increased its horsepower to 1750 . Both were gonna be scrapped after they gotten to old , but famous KZbinr Mr.Beast had another idea, he decided to crash the two locos into each other to derail them. I was luck cause they were still cleaning up the wreck and when I found out it was 711 and 777 that were out there I was sad as my first train I rode on that railroad was on ether 711 or 777 😢. Last thing I promised is that both the railroad and these 3 locos were used in movies. The railroad was in 1 movie (The Fugitive) 777 was also used in the movie “ the fugitive” ( which you can still see the train wreck if your on the train heading to dillsboro). 711 was in the movie “ forces of nature “ and 1702 made a cameo appearance in the 1966 film “ this property is condemned “ and a second cameo appearance in the 1972 movie “boxcar Bertha”. Sorry for the long rant I have adhd and autism and I just love to talk.

[@chaseforthecup6259]

2248 is expected to be back under steam later this year hopefully it's rebuild will be finished

[@jacobdolman3831]

#2248 was very good legend

[@ThatUtahRailfan]

Sorry to be that guy, but the info in the description is wrong. 2248 was actually built by Cooke in 1896, not 1895. (fun fact, she originally carried the number 1829 until being renumbered in.. 1901.? i think? i apologize if that info is incorrect-)

[@railroadhistoryarchives]

What an adventure!

[@TTM765]

Nostalgic! 2248 is wonderful engine with tons of charm. Have you ever considered going out to the Texas State Railroad?

[@RailwayProductions]

I'd like to see it sometime.

[@thecarolinianrailfan8339]

#2248 is truly an underrated steamer. I wonder what programs you will be releasing this year…

[@RailwayProductions]

Don't know what programs I'll shoot yet

[@kittyfox3200]

I hope she is actually restored and put into use again so I can ride again💗

[@Brianrockrailfan]

Awesome 🚂👍🚃

[@RailwayProductions]

Thank you very much!

[@TexasRailfan21-RailfanRyan]

Wow, it’s been a while since I seen this on KZbin thank you very much for re-uploading this I really love this documentary about 2248 which features the locomotive recorded on two different days where she used two different whistles, her original southern pacific 6 chime whistle, and the 5 chime whistle which came from Rock Island 4-6-2 Pacific number 938 which was never restored by the Fort Worth & Western Railroad and I don’t really know the whereabouts of that engine. However, besides the 938 they also had southern pacific Mogul number 1744 and it is come to home rails in Niles California on the Niles Canyon Railroad and restoration is now in for progress but once again, thank you very much for re-uploading this video.

[@RailwayProductions]

Glad you enjoyed it. 2248 is a real gem. Not deserving of the stupid name "Puffy".

[@TexasRailfan21-RailfanRyan]

@@RailwayProductions I agree

[@ironhorsemedia2881]

Rock island 938 I believe is at the IRM

[@nathanielcoleman5694]

This engine has been out of service for quite some time now due to her FRA-mandated boiler inspection. I know it’s been out for at least 10 years since I rode the GVRR back in 2011 and my parents told me the engine wasn’t in use. Work on the boiler inspection has been halted for a few years last time I checked. Makes me wonder if she’ll ever steam again.

[@jonmiller7400]

2248 will be steaming up again. A brand new boiler is going to the Railroad.

[@Vrm.12345]

I when here in the day out with thomas

[@tex9411]

Back when 2248 was in good hands.

[@RailwayProductions]

Hopefully 2248 has a better future...

[@atsfevan0242]

This sure brings back memories. Though it is a shame that 2248 aka puffy has been out of service since late 2015, and is nowhere near completion.

[@RailwayProductions]

It's a marvelous locomotive, wish it was treated better.

[@atsfevan0242]

Yeah…

[@nathanielcoleman5694]

She has been out since at least 2011, not 2015. I know this because I rode the GVRR back in 2011 and my parents told me “the steamer [was] not working (which I now assume meant she was getting her FRA-required boiler inspection).”

[@atsfevan0242]

@@nathanielcoleman5694 no her last runs were in October 2015

[@MackeyBigBoy4014]

I read that the GVRX has plans to have the #2248 ready for service by 2023 (this year).

[@ladylibrum7145]

I can’t believe all the people standing on the track as the train enters the Ft Worth station! How is this allowed?! 😱

[@Spacething7474]

was this uploaded back in 2018? i remember it or another vhs-exclusive texas video being put on here

[@RailwayProductions]

This has been re-uploaded.

[@Spacething7474]

@@RailwayProductions i knew it! but why was it deleted?

[@eddingtonrailroading]

Any updates on 2248?

[@TrainsAndTheatricals]

Who is the narrator for these programs? His voice is very iconic!

[@lesjarrett8081]

That me narrating.

[@user-rt5ul7wj7h]

Fort Worth should have kept it and kept the name Tarantula instead of Grapevie no offense

[@BigHoss1745]

what year was this filled in

[@lesjarrett8081]

1999

[@barneypfeffer3032]

It's not daily no more and now is called grapevine vintage rail road.not fwwrr

[@joenewstead4848]

Are you still selling dvd's?

[@thomasblack736]

What’s the name of the show this year?

[@RailwayProductions]

I don't know just yet what I'll be shooting this year.

[@atsfevan0242]

Best to give it a few months if I were you

[@rogerlollar4325]

#fireup2248