S&A 750 Test Run 4-19-1983

[@larrybrennan1463]

I remember her in Jacksonville. I was a member of the North Florida NRHS and worked on the train to Valdosta both days. She had the Southern green F's, too, but on that essentially level line they were there mostly for the ride. I even got up into the cab of one for a part of the run, right behind the 750. The chase scenes are wonderful. Few engines are as graceful as a pre-USRA light Pacific, and the FEC's were among the best.

[@nicholasmedovich8691]

Whatever happened to caboose 700???

[@agwsdad]

Hope you all enjoy this little trip down memory lane. 32 plus years ago when HD was VHS and camera's with irises that couldn't decide what to do. A BIG thank you to G Mark Ray for digging this up for ole dad to play with.

[@nicholasmedovich8691]

What whistle is on 750 in this video

[@agwsdad]

Unsure, Sorry.

[@EngineerDaylight]

It's her PS-4 Whistle, But One of the Chimes Isn't Sounding Correctly

[@trainnut2012]

Thanks for posting this AGWsDAD

[@agwsdad]

Thomas Howard Super glad to do it. Watch for more golden moments from the past soon.

[@Blupearl2003]

Lord, he just walked right on out there, didnt he?

[@jamesmdean1987]

Who? I missed it. Lol

[@nicholasmedovich8691]

Who was at the throttle of 750 in those days?? Thought it was Jack Taylor

[@agwsdad]

Sorry for the delay in reply. Didn't know comments were off. In those days, we still had few real called union engineers who were steam qualified on the Southern. One of those gentlemen was running. Jack at that time was still only the fireman on 611. He later was promoted to Assistant Road Foreman of Engines, Steam.

[@nicholasmedovich8691]

@@agwsdad I want to say (not trying to be obsessive) Howell Edmunds, Bill Payne, Ronald Norman, and or Steven Wickersham. I remember Albert retired in 83 after he was at 1238s throttle when 4501 was out of service in 82 or so. Howell was fireman IIRC

[@rudycarlson8245]

We’re is 750 today?

[@agwsdad]

Still in Atlanta at Southeastern Railway Museum.

[@rudycarlson8245]

@@agwsdad when is the last time she was under steam?

[@agwsdad]

Oh gosh.....I'm thinking late eighties. It was last running on New Georgia Railroad. Videos of that on KZbin...

[@NickelPlatedProductions]

Is it possible that I can use this video for my documentary about the Southern Railway Steam Program? I will credit you in the description. Thanks in advance~Joseph

[@agwsdad]

Sorry for the delay in reply. Didn't know comments were off. That raw video actually belongs to G Mark Ray and I created the youtube version with his permission. As long as you don't monetize the video on youtube or elsewhere in any way there would not be a problem. Just give credit to him as the photographer for any clips you snip and use. Good luck with your production. Unfortunately the VHS degraded before I got it transferred so most of the sound was lost, hence the audio cover music.

[@brianfalzon6739]

Fire Up 750

[@nicholasmedovich8691]

You have 850,000 dollars to put in?? That’s exactly how much 750 would need to have a complete 1472 done on her. Her firebox is a total wreck and running gear is an absolute nightmare of a mess.