Spring Break Cab Ride in a 1951 F-7 Diesel Locomotive on the Oregon Coast

This is a cab ride video in the Ex Great Northern F-7 #274 locomotive between Garibaldi Oregon and Rockaway Beach Oregon, currently owned and operated by the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad. Take a ride with me and see what I, the Engineer, sees from the cab of a 1951 F-7 Diesel locomotive while we pull one of our first Spring Break trains of the 2023 season!

[@foellerd]

I can’t get over how good that thing sounds. The super charger whine is unbelievable.

[@mackpines]

Fantastic video! I’ve ridden the OCSR countless times over the years. Love the history of this line. I actually replicated the whole route from Hillsboro to Tillamook on Trainz Simulator 2019 with a combination of SP, POTB, and OCSR operating along it.

[@vernscott3737]

This engine GN 274B was at one time set up to burn bunker oil . What a mess. Ran her many times.

[@dneilson2412]

Pretty weak on the crossing whistles. Supposed to be 2 long, a short and 1 long finishing at the crossing. They are supposed to be distinct and evenly sounded.

[@Tank245]

😂

[@user-ie5sz5qs5t]

What's the "highball" stands for?

[@Tank245]

It's an old fashioned railroad slang term giving you permission to proceed.

[@user-ie5sz5qs5t]

@@Tank245 Thanks a lot

[@jsarkozy]

now that would be a blast!!! what an awesome view!!!

[@Tank245]

Next time you're in Oregon, If we're running during that time, OCSR is bringing back cab riders!

[@jsarkozy]

@@Tank245 fantastic! will keep in touch about it...thanks!