Cass WV Steam Train

Our Cass train was hauled by a Shay and a Heisler. Both are geared locomotives, designed for use with steep grades and sharp curves (which abound at Cass, a former lumber line). The Shays are the big attraction at Cass -- it has the largest collection of operating Shays in the world.
The locos are always on the downhill end of the train (for safety reasons), so they basically push the cars up Bald Mountain, then pull them down again. There are two locos going up (for speed and power), and just one coming down (when gravity helps!). The brakes on the cars are used during the descent to keep the train under careful control, especially on the switchbacks where the locomotive is at the uphill end.

[@mechsgal]

Between 5:16 to 5:34, that whistle reminds me of a song that was recorded back in the 60's with a thunderstorm. Hearing that sound brings me back memories.. thanks!!

[@SkipW]

I now know why its the smokey mountains-good video

[@wwrr98]

aww man, i love that whistle

[@sausageslaps]

a 4% grade was considered a limit on normal railroads, anything above that would leave normal locomotives wheels spinning, shay loco motives had more traction due to thier geared drive systems, the only downfall being is they couldnt achieve high speeds

[@megatwingo]

"That Crosby 3 chimer sounds better than any of those high pitch shrilly European whistles" A matter of taste. I like all train whistles. And again: If you expect me to know about your replies here, you have to click on the reply button beside my statements.

[@fuscoproductions]

Love the howly "wolf-like" whistle... What type of whistle is that, do you know?

[@lostinthegame77]

Naiiiice

[@creamofcardstv]

Your video is great and I've rated it as awesome. Please check out mine on some 1920's railway centenary tobacco cards and a short clip of the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch miniature railway.

[@megatwingo]

1)If you want me to read and reply your answers here, you must click at the reply button beside MY statements. But I stumbled over this video again and found your reply anyway. 2)Calm down. Please. 3)Your explaination about pedestarians sounds logical. 4)I´m posting what I want. If you can´t handle my harmless words....your bad luck.

[@eltonjohnfan100]

@Strasburg1991 you know nothing about cass

[@Strasburg1991]

what whistle is on no 2 a c&O 4 chime?

[@tankerboy1374]

my brother runs shay # 2 here been there since 1996

[@CassFan5150]

@Strasburg1991 C&O 3 Chimer :)

[@Strasburg1991]

what about t1 3 chimes?

[@CassFan5150]

Yes, Its very nice!