Texas State Railroad July 19 2018 S.P.L.CO. #28 with Texas and Pacific

[@rayvaul3539]

So THATS what the 610’s whistle ACTUALLY sounds like. I LOVE IT!!! I wish Steve Lerro could add the T&P #610 to the K&L roster.

[@EngineerDaylight]

Maybe someday he will

[@ChargerusPrime]

The poor thing needs a rebuild. Rizzoli whistleworks.

[@tricky1546]

26:26 I love this part

[@jakecollins3669]

Bill Purdy himself would be proud

[@rogerhuber3133]

Well, it's great to hear the 610 again. For those of us who worked on and followed her during the 1970's it's pure music to the ears. What a shame she slipped by before the digital video era. It's nice seeing the last operating Pershing 2-8-0 painted in a respectable and original paint scheme rather than circus Red! Thanks TSR!

[@evanf1293]

Quite a surprise to see and hear T&P 610's whistle again after nearly 4 decades since it was last blown And I think it's obvious T&P 610 possibly won't be returning to service in the future or run again

[@CPR2839]

Well actually I asked the folks that own the 610 if she would and they said “she can easily handle the curves but it doesn’t make financial sense to restore the engine.”

[@evanf1293]

@@CPR2839 That and its took heavy

[@nicholasmedovich8691]

@@evanf1293 don’t know where she could run to her SRR routes.

[@AndrewTheRocketCityRailfan4014]

True. It’s too big and heavy the TSR’s infrastructure. You’d need to find an owner who’s infrastructure can handle 610’s size and weight. But you also need a shipload of cash given 610’s size and wear and tear it can leave.

[@evanf1293]

@@AndrewTheRocketCityRailfan4014 mhm.

[@sherbetwerehusky83]

I've always loved that shrill the 610's whistle has

[@aaronmccreight_trains-tractor]

Me too!

[@KatyPacific382]

Reminds me of the Missouri Kansas Texas railroad chime whistle Southern Pacific 786 wore one time, both it and 610's whistle squeal

[@AndrewTheRocketCityRailfan4014]

610’s whistle could use some refurbishment to get rid of anything causing whistle squeaks

[@zurekc]

The whistle had that problem on the Southern from 77 to 79. I think it sounded that way in 76 when it was AFT 610.

[@darknessfalls_hellfire2551]

T&P 610 whistle sounds every nice for something would be on a 2-10-4 Texas type steam engine sounds good. Love it. I've seen pic of engine. Never really knew what it sound like there's a video of the engine when i came home at the end i heard the whistle but not the best sound from the video now. I hear it sounds great

[@aaronmccreight_trains-tractor]

Definitely a little different but I like it.

[@nicholasmedovich8691]

Reminds me of Bill Purdie assaulting Austell in 78

[@TravisCyprien]

610’s whistle needs to be tuned! Easy to do

[@zackferguson2949]

What was the reasoning of the train stopping in Maydell?

[@aaronmccreight_trains-tractor]

I don’t remember exactly. But they had a few problems that day!

[@maxm4375]

The whistle that’s on 28 sounds like 734s back in the day

[@evanf1293]

I don't recall 734 ever wearing a whistle that sounded like T&P 610

[@up844productions8]

he means they are both Hancock long bell 3 chimes

[@tricky1546]

And that 734 squeaked when the whistle was blown

[@nw611J]

Great video man I love that whistle. Quick question where did the train start from Rusk or Palestine? It’s kinda hard to tell thanks for a great video.

[@aaronmccreight_trains-tractor]

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it! The video started in Palestine.

[@rayvaul3539]

Aaron McCreight Knew it! lol

[@Clawzord2277]

Is that a hancock 3 chime whistle?

[@sallirose4281]

3:24 Wheel slip?

[@mr.sir.]

Blow down

[@texasandpacific610]

I have a plan to restore the 610. But i cant do it alone. Please spread the word

[@texasandpacific610]

I hope so. Its actually working so far

[@texasandpacific610]

Yes. I’ve already planned on where Iplan on setting up the shops.

[@theark-la-missrailfan]

That would be awesome to see 610 thundering down the line again!

[@Train_Tok_Man]

My advice is never give up Hope or your Dreams.

[@BigHoss1745]

I hate to say this but that whistle sounds really bad. It was not what I expected it to sound like. All in all I love the video.

[@aaronmccreight_trains-tractor]

Hahaha everybody has a different ear. And thank you!

[@PereMarquette1223]

I believe the whistle is also being a tad overblown as well.

[@razgrizaceblaze259]

@@PereMarquette1223 Personally, I think the whistle is being underblown. The T&P I-1a class had a boiler pressure of 255 psi, but #28 runs at a boiler pressure of 190 psi (65 psi lower). That might explain the difference in sound.

[@PereMarquette1223]

razgrizaceblaze259 the whistle was rebuilt shortly after this video.

[@razgrizaceblaze259]

@@PereMarquette1223 Out of curiosity, what difference does that make in regards to the difference in boiler pressure between T&P #610 & SPLCo. #28? [I'm not trying to be mean. I'm genuinely curious.]