Strasburg Railroad: The Autumn Doubleheader Spectacular

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A rare treat in the rail preservation community is seeing two steam locomotives doubleheading a train. Organized by Carl Franz in cooperation with the Strasburg Railroad, we're given a taste of doubleheading, once a common practice in the bygone era of when steam was king with this special stealth photo charter. Fired up for today are Strasburg's two workhorse freight engines: ex-Norfolk & Western 4-8-0 "Mastodon" #475, and ex-Great Western 2-10-0 "Decapod" #90, two engines that would never have crossed paths in the steam era, but both prime examples of shortline freight hauling power. During the sessions, both engines have a chance at leading the doubleheader, as well as have their own individual runby sessions pulling the freight consist solo. Now, please enjoy this exciting video brought to you by Blue Comet Productions!
This video was filmed on October 24th, 2018.
A very special thanks goes to Jonathan Eau Claire, who gave me the opportunity to attend this exciting event!

[@garfileddrip.7528]

Great videos

[@noahsmolens2626]

I like this, I liked the when the connecting rods clings when they go fast like on 475 both sides 90 the engineer side

[@unalocomotoraconcuentadeyo5650]

what a lovely whistle

[@noahsmolens2626]

90 or 475

[@unalocomotoraconcuentadeyo5650]

@@noahsmolens2626 both are great! all steam locos have its own identity and beauty for me at least :)

[@RailFoxMedia]

Another Beautiful Day In Paradise

[@danielboone3770]

Now this is a spectacular treat! A beautiful doubleheader special. #475 and #90 together. What a beautiful pair! A great team and beautiful couple.

[@SouthernerFloridain2006]

Railroads of America

[@NWGuyNWchallenger]

I Love two locomotives Double Heading

[@jupitersteam8321]

1:10 is a beautiful sight

[@ScottHBrown]

Stunnig video guys! What a show! Number 90 is still my favorite. Love that Great Western whistle!

[@TrainChamber]

The whistle is a Reading 6 Chime from the Reading railroad

[@BCoFD510]

475 is my favorite locomotive

[@brianfalzon6739]

A SRC 90/R&N 425 doubleheader charter on the Road To Paradise would be awesome too.

[@coreypage2851]

Beautiful

[@CentralPennRailProductions]

That's some next level lighting, well done, truly a great show!

[@BlueCometProductions]

I told you 👉😎👉

[@CentralPennRailProductions]

I wish I could have been there!!! Oh well, I was in the western part of the state haha!

[@dontstealmymatchacone]

I haven’t went there

[@MrNJT]

Holy shit! Now that’s something you don’t see much at Strasburg. Great video!

[@thecarolinianrailfan8339]

Impressive

[@jacksalvin364]

N&W 475 and GW 90

[@rem-so1ly]

Anothe great video, that reinforces once again what a special place the Strasburg RR is!

[@ethanmorel2746]

Nice going! Until next year, I have my very own railroad caboose. I’m putting on the rails of the New Hope and Ivyland Railroad. Wait until you see it.

[@TyTytheTrainGuy]

Amazing!

[@williesworkshop5689]

Fantastic footage. Thank you!!!!

[@TrainLordJC]

Excellent video, well done, great lighting

[@KeystoneRailProductions]

Wish I could be there, great video

[@Idkjustgothere]

Great shots! Keep it up!

[@SDRP_4406]

Awesome shots!

[@usstiger_cd4165]

when your Strasburg local has to cross N&W track

[@ThunderTrain2930]

Never have I seen 90 move so fast

[@trainlover123trainsrock]

Oh my God these angles are priceless AHHH :DDD

[@brianfalzon6739]

Well done, very impressive!

[@atsfevan0242]

Am I the only one who wishes that the Strasburg Railroad can double head their steam locomotives more often and perhaps on passenger trains than just freight trains

[@BorisLu]

Super video!

[@cameronsmith3205]

1:44

[@cameronsmith3205]

God you a great filmer

[@maxm4375]

It’s the Virginia creeper all over again

[@trainmaster90productions]

Nice video Chad you need to come on down to the Everett were gearing up for the santa claues trains hopefully see u trackside or onboard chad

[@isaacmillerrailroadproduct1773]

Nice!

[@matthewpowell2429]

I always love a good doubleheader. And I just want to say that this form of 475 is better than its current look in my opinion.

[@brianfalzon6739]

I wonder if the Strasburg Railroad can do future Railfan weekend excursions?

[@cameronsmith3205]

1:11 already two screen shots

[@BlueCometProductions]

Screenshots?

[@Keystone1906_Productions]

Dang 90 and 475 were speeding FAST, they definitely put on a good show for you that day

[@nevets68]

A few things : 1. GORGEOUS video - of the trains of course and the country side. 2. My parents took me there when I was a kid. Loved it! 3. Many MANY years later I went with my ex. We had a blast riding the rails. 4. Is it silly that I get a bit chocked up when I hear steam whistles? Again thanks for the post.

[@jmream2618]

Excellent video also don’t 4 get to set your clocks back a hour on Sunday

[@jordanriley4510]

THE Galaxy Railways 2

[@Redwagon2012]

...

[@jordanriley4510]

NEVER GiVE UP

[@wegbamavin6630]

NW 475 ÀND GW 90 WORK TOGETHER

[@TNRailProductions_01]

Great videography! Beautiful Scenery! How does one find out about a Carl Franz charter? These are the only charters I’ve yet to find on the internet.

[@dontstealmymatchacone]

Strasburg express trains

[@celiojosedosreiscosta4935]

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[@dontstealmymatchacone]

I don’t think so I Don’t have trains in my country double whistles

[@dontstealmymatchacone]

I watch steam trains

[@dontstealmymatchacone]

Yes

[@dontstealmymatchacone]

7 : 57

[@ratboi8013]

Strasburg is not the same thing that

[@sanjivanijadhav1017]

We re a re re es rss

[@dontstealmymatchacone]

Excavator. 🚂🚋🚂🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋