May the legacy of R J Corman , continue on within hi's family and hi's companies , May he R I P !
@no1reallycaresabout210 жыл бұрын
1:39 - That's quite a shot, a QJ steam locomotive rolling through the city with its somewhat haunting horn
@1940limited9 жыл бұрын
+no1reallycaresabout2 It's got a nice whistle on it. 'That's for sure. Let's hope it runs again someday.
@rudycarlson82453 жыл бұрын
@@1940limited I think the current owners Kentucky steam heritage plan to overhaul 2008 after the 2716 is done or the last rumor I heard about 2008 was she still had boiler time on her before she was put into storage!
@1940limited3 жыл бұрын
@@rudycarlson8245 Any steam is good steam. I hope thy get it running again soon. Thanks for the update.
@rudycarlson82453 жыл бұрын
@@1940limited you are right any steam is good steam
@RavennaRailfan40706 жыл бұрын
Beautiful catches of this awesome QJ! I hope someday that she'll run again!
@PreservationEnthusiast3 жыл бұрын
This was the last run before retirement for scrapping. It has since been cut up and melted down.
@RavennaRailfan40703 жыл бұрын
@@PreservationEnthusiast 2008 still exists. It was stored near the Lexington Shops and then was donated to Kentucky Steam for eventual restoration
@rudycarlson82453 жыл бұрын
@@PreservationEnthusiast please keep your opinions to yourself nobody wants to hear the garbage coming out of your mouth! This locomotive has not been scrapped! She’s currently in storage waiting for her time in the shop so please keep your mouth shut!
@anthonynigri40583 жыл бұрын
Yeah
@organbuilder2725 жыл бұрын
Priceless - a huge, rare, beautiful locomotive running through the center of down, down the Main Street, as casual as can be. What a sight and sound. Nothing like the sound of a slow moving engine, watching the running gear and when you think about it, the amazing power of steam.
@PreservationEnthusiast5 жыл бұрын
Burning coal and wood is polluting and causing global warming. Steam locomotives should be sliced apart with cutting torches and melted down as scrap charge in the induction furnaces.
@PreservationEnthusiast4 жыл бұрын
@Lazys The Dank Engineer I think we need to attack the problem from all angles. People celebrating "clag" from old diesel locomotives for example. Unburned fuel and toxic substances being sprayed into the atmosphere. These same people will grow up to become people in industry, and have a poor attitude towards the environment. It's like saying "well a little bit of racism is OK". No, it's the thin end of the wedge. We must stamp out the burning of fossil fuels and educate people better. No exceptions. Sea levels are rising, we don't have a choice.
@PreservationEnthusiast4 жыл бұрын
@Lazys The Dank Engineer Why is preservation of culture important? Culture is just what you know and what has been done. One can move to a different culture which may be better. Why should we live in the past? Secondly, if it is decided to preserve a few steam locos, they can be kept as static exhibits. That way, pollution is not an issue.
@PreservationEnthusiast4 жыл бұрын
@Lazys The Dank Engineer You're saying preservation of culture is important because that's the mantra you've had preached to you, and you have accepted it. Sure one can record stuff that has been done via books, photos, or other media. But it is actually far more important to change culture, not immerse oneself in the past. In order to avoid future wars and destruction of the environment culture has to change. There's too many people insisting they have the right to practice the same way as their forefathers. In fact there are just too many people, but that's another argument. Tomorrow is far more important to us than yesterday. People should realise that and strive to look forward, not backwards.
@tacoma_furry60273 жыл бұрын
@@PreservationEnthusiast well the sd40and other gas powered locos are actually more damaging to the environment so your not making any scence
@nathancorcoran53473 жыл бұрын
RJ Corman 2008 is a 2-10-2 “Santa Fe” Type steam locomotive built in 1986 for China Railways as number 7040. It pulled trains through out the railroad system until being retired in 2005. In 2007, the RJ Corman Railroad Company had delivered the locomotive for operation. In 2008 the locomotive has started operation again by the RJ Corman, renumbered as RJ Corman 2008. It operated for freight and passenger excursion trains on the RJ Corman Railroad until 2013. Now found at the Kentucky Steam Heritage Corporation.
@jordanalexander615 Жыл бұрын
It's actually cool and convenient they were still building them that late. And with such refinements definitely a good strong locomotive and already converted to run on oil.
@nathancorcoran53474 ай бұрын
@@jordanalexander615 That’s Right.
@ucuc4fqab4tcnonkptaufleq172 ай бұрын
China Railways Qianjin Class 7040 Ex-Lanzhou Railway Administration, ex-Jitong Railway
@jebbthetrainkid1281 Жыл бұрын
Awesome Video. Really enjoyed watching it . The Steam Engine is so Cool.
@williamschlenger15184 жыл бұрын
Such a well maintained track.
@kevinjennerproductions20244 жыл бұрын
Who is looking for video as RJ Corman Railroad Group announced they will be donating this engine to Kentucky Steam Heritage Co
@rudycarlson82453 жыл бұрын
The plan is in the long run is to get this engine back up and running
@MrShadowknight200011 жыл бұрын
Awesome video loved seeing the QJ in action
@ScottTaipaleRail10 жыл бұрын
Nice job, well made video!
@MiddletownBranchProd. Жыл бұрын
could i use some of these shots in a video i’m making about chinese-american steam?
@jacksonpugh64232 жыл бұрын
Will 2008 come back to life?
@CENsystem6 жыл бұрын
Paint reminds me of reading T1 2101 in its American Freedom Train livery
@Kamberry-16 жыл бұрын
I was thinking 2100 when it was sent to canada, than Tacoma
@lnproductions32274 жыл бұрын
I remember seeing her in Baghdad when she was taking on Water on a return run from Louisville. As a little boy at the time it was quite a memory for me :-)
@thatairplaneguy3 жыл бұрын
It’s 2021 Where is it now?
@nankingzzz10028 жыл бұрын
I am a fan of a train! How I hope our government can keep some steam locomotive! Is really a pity!
@thestarlightalchemist73334 жыл бұрын
try and speak english, please.
@PreservationEnthusiast3 жыл бұрын
@@thestarlightalchemist7333 This "train" has been cut up for scrap.
@thatairplaneguy3 жыл бұрын
Our government doesn’t dictate operation or ownership of things. This was a hobby for Rj Corman before he passed away. Steam is expensive and price always dictates motives in a capitalist economy
@thatairplaneguy3 жыл бұрын
@@PreservationEnthusiast you’re an idiot
@PreservationEnthusiast3 жыл бұрын
@@thatairplaneguy Yes Gov can dictate ownership or operation of things in certain circumstances, if those things are detrimental to the environment. We are facing massive global warming and climate change. Steam locomotives are very polluting. Bans on emissions are already happening.
@nankingzzz10028 жыл бұрын
Hello, I am a Chinese. I only know that China's exports only 7081 and 6988, the steam locomotive, how much is this number?
@scp-049lover88 жыл бұрын
hi I'm from the Iowa interstate the owners of the 7081 and 6988 we have two qjs and we would love 3. we love 7081 and 6988 they are well built and fantastic engines your locomotive builders need more credit they are awesome builders
@rogenberg7 жыл бұрын
We at the B&SVRR in Iowa have JS class 8419
@LePenguin7 жыл бұрын
The Valley Railroad and NYSW have an SY 2-8-2
@awesomeaustin57044 жыл бұрын
Rj corman 2008 original number was 7040
@crip7597 жыл бұрын
I wonder how many aluminum cans recycled to make an ingot.
@jltrain-zgamingrailfan202x36 жыл бұрын
What happened to RJ CORMAN 2008 (QJ 7040) after the final run?
@Kamberry-16 жыл бұрын
its currently in storage at they headquarters
@pmonkeygeezer62126 жыл бұрын
@@Kamberry-1 It's now been cut up for scrap.
@Kamberry-16 жыл бұрын
pmonkeygeezer and you know this how?
@PreservationEnthusiast5 жыл бұрын
@@Kamberry-1 He's right. It wasn't good publicity so they sliced it up with torches on the quiet and melted the scrap charge down.
@Kamberry-15 жыл бұрын
SteamLocoScrapper I’ve already contacted the railway, they’ve confirmed that its in storage and they have no plans to scrap it. Until you got photographs. I’m afraid you false.
@ThePapabear10177 жыл бұрын
Sounds like old #611. aWESOME CATCH.
@wordenentertainment19974 жыл бұрын
I have exciting news about RJ Corman 2008. The locomotive is going to be donated to the Kentucky Steam Heritage Corporation and will be moved in the Spring of 2020!
@PreservationEnthusiast3 жыл бұрын
It's now been scrapped instead. I've seen reports on the net about it.
@wordenentertainment19973 жыл бұрын
@@PreservationEnthusiast No it wasn't. Its still in Lexington at the RJ Corman railroad shops. They haven't moved it to the KSHC due to COVID 19 and track work needs to be done before it can be moved. Show me the "reports" if I am wrong because I am stating a truth with evidence from RJ Corman themselves. www.rjcorman.com/newsroom/press-releases/r-j-cormans-classic-steam-locomotive-old-smokey-has-new-home
Whatever happened to the 7040 I sincerely hope it went to a good home I would hate to hear that it was scrapped
@kevinjennerproductions20244 жыл бұрын
It's being Donated to KSHC in Ravenna Kentucky this April
@kevinjennerproductions20244 жыл бұрын
@@kevincleary4273 good chance of her running again. Needs some work done from what i heard. Hasnt arrived in Ravenna though due to the ongoing pandemic
@rudycarlson82453 жыл бұрын
@@kevinjennerproductions2024 how good of a chance does she have of running again? I hope she does she is a beautiful locomotive! The last I heard she still has boiler time left is that true?
@brianfalzon6739 Жыл бұрын
2008 got acquired by the Kentucky Steam Heritage Corp!
@ArkansasLocomotiveWorks7 жыл бұрын
I love that whistle:) What is it?
@VimarjesVente Жыл бұрын
Hancock 3-chime
@kupferbergbahn79527 жыл бұрын
The engine hasn't been scrapped right...?
@somfmagician7 жыл бұрын
Yes it was cut up this year.
@kupferbergbahn79527 жыл бұрын
oh really. where did you find out?
@PreservationEnthusiast6 жыл бұрын
No it has been scrapped. Apparently they sent 3 torch crews in to cut it quickly. It was all done under cover. A couple of days and the pieces were loaded out and sent by rail to be melted.
@kupferbergbahn79526 жыл бұрын
Locoscrapper That isn't true, the engine was in storage and is planned to go to a museum for static display. So how about you stop lying to everyone.
@PreservationEnthusiast6 жыл бұрын
Trainguy, Coal smoke combustion products contain arsenic, cyanide, heavy metals, hydrocarbons (carcinogens), carbon monoxide, and particulates and others. All of which are poisonous or carcinogenic to the body. Check it out on Wikipedia or a chemistry website. I won't bore you with the full details. You probably will not understand anyway. I'll leave to the reader to decide who is the dumb person here.
@williamschlenger15184 жыл бұрын
A great looking train.Return of steam.👍🏻
@johnathanhardin1524 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait to see her in Ravenna at the Kentucky Steam Heritage Corporation. Rj Corman graciously donated her to them for everyone to enjoy.
@Ferrocarril_Chicago6 жыл бұрын
So the RJ Coorman actually had a steam locomotive in revenue service until just 5 years ago?
@pmonkeygeezer62126 жыл бұрын
It's been cut up for scrap after Corman died.
@JonsGarage894 жыл бұрын
No its sitting in kentucky on display
@harrimanfox89614 жыл бұрын
It's been donated to the Kentucky Steam Heritage Corporation
@rudycarlson82453 жыл бұрын
@@pmonkeygeezer6212 you don’t know jack! it’s been donated!
@pmonkeygeezer62123 жыл бұрын
@@rudycarlson8245 This has already been ripped apart with cutting torches and sent for melting, it was on the website.
@nankingzzz10028 жыл бұрын
Hope QJ steam locomotive can be forever preserved in the United States
@PreservationEnthusiast7 жыл бұрын
No, they are being cut up for scrap. Useless polluting locos.
@Kamberry-16 жыл бұрын
no i talked to the RJ Corman Railroad, they said its stored to preserve its condition, so very unlikely it'll be scrapped, most likely if you ask them on facebook, they will tell you whats going on with #2008
@trainmaster8446 жыл бұрын
QJs #6988 and #7081 are now in the hands of the Central States Steam Preservation Association and are being returned to operational status. At last report, QJ #7040 (seen in this video as RJ Corman #2008) is preserved in static condition in Lexington, Kentucky.
@bluespeedforce1126 жыл бұрын
thanks Christopher kovacs knowing the QJs are safe I could operate one in the future
@pmonkeygeezer62126 жыл бұрын
@@bluespeedforce112 This has now been cut up for scrap as it wasn't needed.
@southernpennsyrailfan85793 жыл бұрын
What ever happened to that locomotive
@rudycarlson82453 жыл бұрын
She’s currently in storage at the moment she was donated to Kentucky steam heritage and the plan is to get her back up and running!
@upstatenewyorkrailfan67754 жыл бұрын
Is QJ 2008 retired?
@1940limited10 жыл бұрын
Yes, why a final run? What happened? Where's the locomotive today?
@boilerwash110 жыл бұрын
Two things occured back to back that ended the locomotives operation. First was the death of the railroad company owner R.J. Corman who was the driving force behind the operation of this engine. Directly after his death the locomotive had to have its five year inspection on its flexible stay bolts and firebox before it could be recertified to run by the FRA. As R.J. is dead the current operators do not wish to spend the money on continual maintenance and operation. Today the engine is stored in the R.J. Corman shops in the Lexington, KY yard until it is given to a museum or put on display somewhere on property grounds.
@1940limited10 жыл бұрын
boilerwash1 Thank you for the information. It's so sad Mr. Corman met with such an early demise and apparently his steam locomotive along with him. Since it's not a very old engine, it would be nice if someone took over on it and put it back in service. It sure is a beauty. I admire the Chinese for continuing to manufacture steam locomotives and operate them for as long as they did. I also admire Mr. Corman for buying one and running it for a while when he was still around. I'd do the same thing if I had the resources and physical plant R.J. Corman Railroad Company has at its disposal.
@1940limited8 жыл бұрын
Jl Smith I think the passing of Mr. Corman is what led to it being put in storage. No one running the company today is interested in keeping it going. I'd like to bring it to Steamtown and use it for excursions there. I'd also like to restore some of their locomotives to operating condition. All it takes is money - lots of it. Money will move mountains.
@PreservationEnthusiast7 жыл бұрын
It was cut up for scrap a few months ago.
@somfmagician7 жыл бұрын
Yes this loco has now been cut up and scrapped.
@NEAFarmKid40104 жыл бұрын
That really sounds like a Frisco 3-Chime. Very similar to what SLSF 1522 had
@litanaturals21764 жыл бұрын
I love its hand rung bell
@LRF15210 жыл бұрын
Why would this be her final run? RJ Had a committee formed to keep the railroad running just how he would like it once he left us.
@boilerwash110 жыл бұрын
So did Walt Disney and look how good that turned out.
@1940limited10 жыл бұрын
See the response from Boilerwash1 above. Apparently not everyone shared Mr. Corman's enthusiasm for the steamer.
@LRF15210 жыл бұрын
g bridgman There was a contract… Family could sue...
@pmonkeygeezer62126 жыл бұрын
@@LRF152 Corman died and the loco was in fact cut up. It was worth more as scrap.
@LRF1526 жыл бұрын
pmonkeygeezer is this confirmed? Sources? They shouldve sold it to someone. That’s really upsetting, that was a major childhood memory for me.
@TheZiiFamily3 жыл бұрын
I want one (yes actually)
@southernpennsyrailfan85794 жыл бұрын
My dad has a picture of the Steam Locomotive
@camking13433 жыл бұрын
My dad has a picture of Norfolk and Western 1218 and 611 racing back in 1987
@stampycatfan01lol9 жыл бұрын
At least the gp38-2 is staying
@Zhang-px4lk6 жыл бұрын
QJ 7040
@nankingzzz10028 жыл бұрын
China's largest and most beautiful steam locomotives, incredibly modified so ugly!
@MrBryansseals4 жыл бұрын
Exactly, they have bastarised it to make it look less unAmerican. Do the pillocks responsible for this consider themselves to be steam enthusiasts ?????????
@raymondleggs55089 жыл бұрын
They could sell it to norfolk southern and give it N&W Paint scheme or even C&O! or NKP paint scheme
@1940limited9 жыл бұрын
+Raymond Leggs I agree it needs to be done in some other scheme, not sure which, but something less flamboyant that what's on there now,
@PreservationEnthusiast7 жыл бұрын
No it has been cut for scrap now.
@harrimanfox89614 жыл бұрын
@@PreservationEnthusiast S T O R A G E
@DistanceNsVeterans3 жыл бұрын
Tbh the wheels reminds me of German locomotives
@scp-049lover88 жыл бұрын
give it to us at the Iowa interstate railroad we need more steam 7081 and 6988 are nice engines and we could even put new smoke deflectors on it
@robzone95298 жыл бұрын
Brandon Thye
@mattblack90695 жыл бұрын
Russian design engine, sounds nice
@fredpohl52029 жыл бұрын
I hope Strasbourg or zSteamtowm U S A acquire it
@1940limited9 жыл бұрын
+Fred Pohl Steamtown needs to do something as they've once again become "Dieseltown!"