The Big Reset, Birthday Party and start up!

[@Moronic.Movies]

In a few years I’m becoming a railroad engineer. I would gladly drive for you guys! I have some experience already.

[@christopher88719]

You could really feel his excitement, he was like a boy on Christmas morning! They say as we men age only the size of our toys changes. Congrats! I subscribed and turned on notifications.

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

Christopher Thank you for your kind words, and being a member of ETR Nation. Brian

[@ToddTalksTech]

A suggestion for the refurb project. You probably have some local subscribers who would be willing to volunteer elbow grease towards prepping, priming and painting the loco. Another channel I watch used this to get the hull of a WW2 wooden ship stripped and painted to great success. Just need to feed, water and perhaps a few t-shirts! I don't envy the refurb on the control and gauges, it must be a nest behind the console.

[@briankeith2127]

I'd gladly help also

[@robertbeaty4909]

Good idea Todd. When the Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad was restoring SW 9 #82 in York PA the Ma & Pa Preservation and Historical Society arranged it with the railroad to have a society work day on the locomotive. We loved it, getting a chance to explore the engine house and actually work on a locomotive. We just stripped paint but had a ball doing it, I even was put in charge of the crew since I had experience stripping paint in the furniture restoration business. Just get everyone to sign a waver first, that's all.

[@mollycaz1]

2021 tshirts that would be great

[@mollycaz1]

@@robertbeaty4909 have you been watching the restoration of the steam engines Nashville steam and big boy by the UP ? Maybe they could help with the painting of 2021

[@richardoneil7107]

Super!

[@BlueRidgeDave]

I recently found your channel and slowly going through your videos.. this one popped up this morning on my feed.. I just wanted to say that I wish I was right there with you guys on that first startup.. the excitement in your voice shows how much this means to you and your crew.. thanks for sharing the videos of your adventure.. Keep up the great work and I hope to see that locomotive all cleaned up with fresh paint ready for action.. awesome.. 🙂👍

[@prstorm3388]

As far as your engines not loading together/at the same time, we have the same thing with our 45 ton locomotive. The #2 engine kicks in once the #1 engine reaches a certain load point (I forget specifics). Not sure why exactly, but it was explained to me by other railroaders that it is supposed to work that way. Been working with our 45 tonner for about 10 years and still learning new things! Great to see your latest acquisition fire up and run without issue! Congratulations!

[@teamground0229]

Both engines start and run, it moves on its own power, horn blows. What a day! Congratulations!

[@jimikrentkowski4073]

Almost a year into this East Terminal Railway Adventure and we have seen a lot of progress. I remember the Thicket of weeds and trees and stumps fast forward to 2021 and the name sake locomotive 2021 is fired and ready for service. Best wishes to you guys great job great video!

[@richardmassoth8237]

I have never seen a locomotive "christened" with coffee!!!!! I agree with the improved rubber insulation in the battery box. But, I've been very concerned about the "modification" to the knife switch. It's like a previous owner didn't want to get the correct mushroom emergency button, while needing such an electrical safety feature to keep the old timer running at an industrial plant. Nice to hear the horn, too.

[@shawnerz98]

I agree with everything you said-both the concern and the positive comments. What concerns me though, is that from the last video, I'm not 100% convinced the positive terminal and negative terminal are connected correctly. In other words, are they reversed? Remember in the last episode, the voltmeter went the wrong way? And the battery cables labels were "reversed"? One commenter in the last video asked which way if the cab heater motor was blowing in the correct direction. I didn't see a response. I would take my handy-dandy Radio Shack voltmeter (mine is part number 22-202U from 1982. Don't worry, I just keep it for nostalgia. I use a Fluke F115 for real measurements), in DC 50 volt scale, and connect the black (negative) lead to the loco chassis, and the other to the positive side of the battery. If there is ~36 volts, then the battery connections are probably correct. If there is no voltage deflection, then connect the red lead (positive) on the voltmeter to the loco chassis and the black (negative) to the negative battery post. If there is a meter deflection, then I would say the battery connections are backwards. I think the older loco parts just needed a difference of potential to operate and polarity was not important. But in newer electronics, say, like a newer railway radio) polarity is important. Anyway, just my $.02 from an armchair KZbinr who has 0 railroad experience.

[@alcopower5710]

Outstanding video for Labor Day? Congrats on getting her started and moving…….cannot wait for more updates 🇺🇸

[@irgski]

The Little Engine That Could!!! Purrs like a kitten! Excellent job guys.

[@TheGhostHAG]

I love how much you love this. Did you ever think you would be a 'youtuber' and enjoy it?!

[@lexkarol8320]

Great job, congrats on getting your first loco up and running. It falls right there with your first born. You never forget it. Love the christening with coffee , how appropriate, may the R.R. Gods bless you with many miles of success. Keep up the good work. Good job on having your blue flag up.👍

[@massmike11]

It even moves! Surprisingly healthy for an old girl. Cant wait to see her cleaned up painted and pulling cars.

[@ekimp252]

Congratulations! And this came to mind, “I’m not allowed to run the train or even ring the bell, but let the damn thing jump the track and see who catches Hell!”

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

LOL Mike The bucks have all started here, its only fair they all stop here! Brian

[@oneparticularharbor144]

Great to see this old gal coming back to life. Testament to American engineering of the era that this machine is still running and (soon) will be back to earning a days pay on the rails. Hats off to you guys for the hard work, your enterprise and appreciation of these machines

[@maverick28xx7]

Fantastic jobs lads. Really great to see her start. Would be nice to see her move off down the tracks in the next instalment. Wishing you all the best from across the pond here in the UK.

[@luigi5890]

After reading all the comments there is not much I can add, other than Thank you for taking us along on your very interesting journey. Good luck with all the plans you might have for going forward with this project. When time permits, please post more video's. Thank you.

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

Luigi You are the wind under my wings, thanks for encouraging me. Brian

[@donaldrodgers8389]

Congrats on the success of 2021s startup and the birthday cake for 2021 was a nice touch.Can't wait to see 2021 doing a runing test on the whole railroad.Keep up the great work guyes.Thanks.Don.

[@jeffkendrick3039]

A huge milestone for E.T.R. Congratulations guys.

[@dennislaws5187]

I have revived many old pieces of Farm and Grading eqt, it is great to hear it run, and have good oil pressure, no leaks, I understand your happiness, good luck Forward.

[@robinengland5799]

Glad Everything went so well!!! I am very happy for you, I can only imagine what it must be to the owner and CEO of your own railroad!! Congratulations on all the time and effort y'all have put into the road! I will have to purchase a second t shirt on the strength of today's performance!!!! Great locomotive!!!

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

Robin Thank you for the kind words and encouragement! Brian

[@garysprandel1817]

Congrats guys you picked a good un. Heck I'm going to be 60 in a couple weeks now and 2021 starts way easier than I do most mornings

[@Whipple1]

Congratulations guys! Very happy that you’ve got an engine that starts, runs and drives as it should. This is a great day for the ETRR. Yeeeeee Haaaaaw! Cheers! Whipple

[@jg-xx8oh]

You really should have 2-3 day course on for people wanting to know everything about railway’s! I’m a fellow conductor would pay to spend a few days with your railway 🇨🇦

[@jeffwalther3935]

CONGRATULATIONS! I am very happy you got such a perfect locomotive to anchor the railway. Start up and running was the sweetest diesel idle I ever heard; I bet it makes ya feel better just being nearby when its running. It's a great asset to the RR. This find, purchase and successful refurbishment WAS make-or-break for this enterprise AND you knocked this one outta the park! Well done with the acquisition of 2021. It looks and sounds like you have many happy miles ahead.

[@danielgannon9502]

I saw the words "start up" in the title of this video so I settled in with my morning coffee (in my East Terminal railway mug of course) and watched. Enjoyed this video and your channel overall very much. Thank you for taking the time and making the effort! Keep up the great work on your your railroad AND your KZbin channel.

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

Daniel Double Thank You! Brian

[@billstarr7224]

I can't believe how much your videos have improved in sound and sight. Great job. I'd number her 2021 after the paint job. Loved the start. Can't believe how well it went.

[@ken0272]

hope you have a way to protect your engine from vandals etc...lotsa jerks out there...anyways happy Birthday form Canada, great job!!

[@PowerTrain611]

I heard they RPM's kick up and thought "Oh, sh*t!" Nice quick action shutting it down there. When a Cummins runs away, it SPRINTS away. Never ends well unless you know how to stop it. I've always used a block of wood with a rag wrapped around and stapled to it, just put it over the air intake (if it's a small enough intake). Seems like a lot of play in the throttle linkage too, had that problem on the GE 25 and 55 tonners I used to run. The 55 tonner is very similar to this locomotive, but 3 foot gauge. Lots of nostalgia seeing that cab interior, especially with the sander and bell valves over on the right side next to the window there. Hearing those contactors clicking when you applied power took me back, too!

[@EddieTheGrouch]

Gotta be a great feeling when both engines fired up without issue. I'm gonna guess that the removed knife and the big button was a company required / convenience to isolate the batteries without having to open a cabinet that may be sparking. melting, and letting the smoke out. Cheers!

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

Eddie You might be grouchy but you are smart. Brian

[@charlessapp1835]

Wow. Great video! Just think, 2021 is 65 years old, and the 2nd oldest running locomotive in the world, #2 Dolgoch from the Talyllyn Railway in Wales, turned 155 this year! Talyllyn #1 is the oldest being built in 1864.

[@rearspeaker6364]

its not the oldest running diesel in the world, its more like # 2744.

[@yrunaked4]

such a great day for the railroad and the fans. Just to think, some day we will see new paint on her. It is so awesome to see this railroad come back from weeds and rust to a new future and to have it all on video. Cheers Rob

[@johnruth8944]

Nicely done. Stumbled upon your video Sunday and watched the whole series. Glad to see you are reviving an old locomotive. I work for a commuter railroad and we use SW1s and SW1500s. They are slowly being retired. Hate to see them go. Such character. Can't wait to see you shoving cars in your yard.

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

John I really like the SW1500 or better yet a MP1500 Brian

[@okbrancho]

You’re a patient and knowledgeable teacher / explainer. You’re a good man.

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

Okb Kind of you, thank you. Brian

[@martymonfredini4384]

I’m really happy for you guys on the successful starting of this unit. Your method of explaining the start up procedure is excellent. Looking forward to the transformation of this piece of equipment. Lots of work ahead but worth it in the end.

[@vmiley1]

What a wonderful way to celebrate Labor Day, & the 65 birthday of #2021. Both engines sounded very healthy. Should give you years of trusted duty.

[@daveh7945]

I knew they would fire right up. easy to remember- electric motor, gas/diesel engine

[@garyhock2043]

Congratulations on the startup, those Cummins sound great. Get that Shunt figured out. Looks like you have a great find.

[@Freightrain79]

Awesomeness!!! Now it's time to polish those rail heads to a mirror shine like out on the mainline!

[@johnpritchard2772]

Just so wonderful for not only you guys doing the physical checks and initial start up, but so exciting for those, like myself, who have watched through this video. What tremendous progress you have made, and what the future holds for you all!! I really do not know how you rate / classification of your diesel locomotives in the USA, here in the UK it was done on the bogie(s) and with a name / type identification system. So, my favourite diesel locomotives were the English Electric (manufacture) "Deltic" class locomotives. "Co-Co" bogie identification. "Class 55" (eg; 55001number identity with 22 locomotives built) between 1961 - 62. So looking forwards to the next video / report.

[@naffox4259]

Been following you since day one. Awesome work congratulations 🎊

[@dock_yard1149]

Just beautiful. Congrats to the max! Also a fitting Labor Day celebration of (payoff for) long efforts by hard working men and women.

[@mischef18]

Both engines sure run sweet bro. They had a DSC here in NZ that took a dip in the ocean a few days ago and there is a video of them lifting it out with 2 cranes. Well I am very happy it runs well for you guys and hope it does everything that is asked of it. Safe travels

[@AnthonyBarthelCurbside]

I just love these videos. So glad the ol’ 50 tonner was such a healthy machine. Thank you, also, for the valuable lessons in railroading.

[@billmorris2613]

The locomotive should have the F, for front, just below the outside walk way near the steps. If not, then probably the end with the hand brake would designate the B end that could be for back up or reverse. If neither of those are there then you could designate the end you are facing when looking at the gages as the front. If when placing the reverser toward that direction the locomotive moves in the opposite direction the reverser could have been wired backwards during the rewiring process. I have never operated any of those center cab smaller locomotives. But I am like you in that the locomotive should move in the same direction the reverser is placed. If it is easy to fix I would have it so the locomotive moves in the same direction as the reverser.

[@fredygump5578]

Least eventful "Will it start" video ever! You got a winner! (About the algae in fuel--that's only a problem when you get water in Bio Diesel, like a B20 formulation. The algae eats the oil mixed in the diesel, and it also needs some water.)

[@georgedavidson7986]

Good to know. Thanks

[@robg9236]

Any large fuel tank will accumulate waster from the atmosphere, unless you keep it at 100% all the time. At night the tank walls cool down and water vapor will condense.

[@fredygump5578]

@@robg9236 I don't have any idea what you're trying to say!

[@rearspeaker6364]

@@fredygump5578 keep it treated with Power Service biocide and their fuel treatment!

[@rickkiefer5923]

Congrats ETR on your locomotive B-day and start up.

[@revdfp]

That horn sounds like Chebucca from Star Wars! : )

[@mikedurhan9941]

A very enthusiastic "Congratulations!" to you and the East Terminal Railway. Although I was hoping you were going to end up purchasing an SW8, this is still a great day in VSL (very short line) railroad history. I have learned so much....... Gawd bless.

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

Mike VSL? I love it. B,

[@bradleyogden5688]

I've operated a USAX 45 tonner and a non rebuilt former USAX RS4TC. These videos are very interesting. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@trapperjohn2462]

Two thumbs up on getting a 50 year old locomotive running. Good job !!

[@Trains-With-Shane]

Not only a first start but a first drive! What a happy birthday for the old girl! And the little fan even works in the cab!

[@paulscarlett4346]

Congratulations --- may this be the beginning of the next step towards your goal of bring the railway back to life. First you walked, then you now can drive the rails !!!

[@A_Bit_of_Thought]

May that beast enjoy many years of moving rail cars up and down the East Terminal Railway! 2021 lives!

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

Fantastic threshold crossed!! My grade school was across a field from the Nickel Plate Road mainline. Up through 6th grade, it was a train show all day long. Loved the "High Speed Service" banner on all the cabooses.. Still a HUGE NKP fan to this day, well over half century later.

[@arthurkallansrud1950]

When I was a kid in Ft.Dodge ,Iowa the Fort Dodge ,DesMoines and Southern and M&St.L use those engines for freight in and out of Fort Dodge. Nice to see that Engine working .

[@t48wolf]

Great Video Gentlemen really enjoyed the birthday startup looking forward to many more in this series. THANKS for including us for the ride.

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

Harry I am glad you are along! Brian

[@gleanerk]

Happy birthday GE 50 ton ! Thanks for sharing,very much enjoyed watching!

[@JonsGarage89]

Talking about driveshafts being a nightmare, The Heisler, Climax and Shay locomotives all have giant bevel gears, differentials, everything. Glad shes a runner. This is awesome.

[@Ohitsu068]

Great job you guys! Awesome to see ETR 2021 up and running. I've been following this from the start. Wishing ETR all the best. My great grandfather was an engineer for the Northern Pacific RR in Glendive MT way back in the steam days.

[@RadioNJ1948]

Good job first start. Very happy for you folks at ETR. I'm no expert however the battery charging circuit needs to be checked for voltage to the batteries and how the engine belt driven alternators work in tandem. Since this is a 32 volt system the regulator(s) will have to be reset to a higher charging voltage when using 36 volts of battery. Probably around 42.3 volts. I'm not sure if the engine belt driven alternators have built in regulators or if they are external. In 1956 this would have had engine belt driven generators. This has been upgraded over the years to alternators. We don't want to kill the starting batteries over time so the charging system needs to be examined and see how each of the alternators are configured and what the charging voltage is.

[@GDJason]

A great day for the ETR, thanks for taking us all along for the ride! Not only did it start and run like a champ, it moved and maybe more importantly stopped under its own power. Can't wait to see what's next. I do wish I could get some White Castle near me, but I guess not having one near me makes it more of a treat when I can get some.

[@eddiane]

That was great to see. I understand that Graham was busy but it would have been nice to see him start one of those first. Cant wait to see the next video!

[@rickswanberg4995]

Once you get clean diesel in the tank dose it with "Howes Diesel Treat". Use it religiously, your engines will thank you and you will not have running problems from water, bugs or lack of lubricity with ultra-low sulpher fuel. Used it for years in my boat with a pair of 6-71TIs. Good job and congrats on the first start/move. Rick

[@DelcoImagery]

Wow that’s incredible you restored an Abandoned rail line and now you got a locomotive running!

[@canadiantimberwolf1]

As a final reminder, be sure to have Methyl Hydrate or Alcohol, and pour it into the top of the Air Dryer, that is normally in the outer region of the cab. It vents out over pressure on the airline and gets rid of the water that can build up in the lines. You should be able to unscrew the top (WHEN NOT RUNNING) and pour some in there. Also on the lines, if your going to hook up, pour some MH in the line and tie up. When you apply the brakes, the MH will charge thru the system taking the water out. Drain your tanks after every shift. Air systems have 2 reservoirs Wet & Dry which you probably will know anyway. Keep that moisture out of the system, if bring a lot of gunk and contaminates into your brake system and that can be costly repairs down the line. Best Of Luck ETR.

[@andyriha9752]

Happy Restart Day 2021! I'm so excited to see the progress of everything happening on the East Terminal Railway. looking forward to the next adventure.

[@elsdp-4560]

Thank you for sharing. "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" It runs!!!!!!!!!

[@danmathers141]

I am not a mechanic. Glad that it runs. Can't wait to see it painted and pulling cars.

[@alanwasserman868]

Congratulations! Your methodical approach and lots of hard work have paid off. It was so nice to see a running loco on your track. Well done. I'm very happy for you. And you're right, it does purr like a kitten. :-)

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

Thank you very much!

[@jimpinckney9432]

Congratulations. I am really pleased for you. Happy Birthday !!!!!!

[@planetwisconsin9901]

Happy birthday little locomotive! Mine was the 4th. 😊

[@mikerichardson7261]

Congratulations, gentlemen!

[@coffeecat4506]

Happy to see it running! Can't wait to see you guys test drive it around the line!

[@MorpheusMF]

From one "Birthday Child" to another: Happy Birthday 2021. Congrats ETR This Locomotive has 2 good Engines, with runs very smooth.

[@seanmcgillicuddy956]

Great progress .. sounds very nice that purring .... Glad you brought them big a** Grins

[@georgecarter838]

Couldn't be more happier for you both. Be safe and looking forward to the first freight movement!

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

That will be a huge day! Wow!

[@richardsmith4187]

Happy both engines are running, I wonder what the fuel tank looks like with any sediments in the bottom ? If everything is ok, I would change oil in both engines, fuel filters and oil filters. Probably would not hurt to drain coolant in both radiators and fill with fresh also. That's a lot of work but will insure that all is well with lubrication and cooling down the road. Nice job !!

[@eddiane]

I understand your thought on the new fluids and filters however I would initially suggest that he sends an oil sample to a place like Blackstone Labs for analysis. ITs amazing as to what they can find out from a sample that a guy just cant see. I know he isnt sure if the fluids were changed recently or not and this may save a significant amount of time and money. If there is an issue found in the sample then they can deal with it. Titan labs can do the same thing with the coolant. I guess I would make both tests a yearly thing in the maintenance of the engines. Relatively cheap insurance.

[@richardsmith4187]

@@eddiane Your very right !

[@t.j.carroll8512]

I'm glad you went with your gut when you first saw this engine. It is a diamond in the rough. It's going to be a gooder!

[@christopherescott6787]

Along with building your shoreline, you are now owner/operators AND preservationists of a very unique antique piece of history. Congrats on a GREAT job in getting this baby running.

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

Chris Don't say antique very loud, the 2021 is sensitive and wants badly to work everyday on a terminal RR. Brian

[@christopherescott6787]

@@eastterminalrailway5975 LOLLOLOLOLOL Will vintage suffice? LOLOL

[@dmorgan28]

That’s really exciting. 2021 started and runs beautiful. Happy birthday 2021 ! Cool video. 👍👍👍❤️

[@jimfelter5941]

Thanks for sharing, looking forward to many great successes and videos as you build your railroad!

[@firebat214]

Thanks for bringing us along for the ride. Love the videos and all the information you provide. Hoping for many years of success for your railroad….

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

Our pleasure!

[@t.c.bowling1934]

That engine is awesome! There is nothing better than making a big purchase and feeling satisfied with sound of those engines!

[@ronaldrobinson9969]

Really enjoy watching your progress! This is what I love about youtube. Also am learning from you. thanks!!!

[@vettebecker1]

Congratulations guys, a really big milestone for the railroad. Are you guys planning on building a shed for the locomotive to keep it out of the weather after she’s painted?

[@paulw068]

Like your channel a lot, greetings from Belgium, Europe

[@markgruenberg6277]

Congratulations on your successful start up.

[@happyhome41]

What a GREAT day ! And thank you for sharing ! CONGRATULATIONS ! Will look forward to seeing you resolve (if you haven't already) driving the truck connected to the South engine.

[@tomas5376]

Love that sound! It’s like a heartbeat bringing new life to your new “old” diesel! Felicidades 🚂🚂🚂🚂🙏🏼

[@rickmyrick5470]

There is at least one other of this GE yard engine. I saw it also on a video here. I think, but am not positive it is (or was) in service at a museum in Ohio.This may be the same one, but I do not think so. I can't wait to see the rest of the restoration.

[@mrfingerlakes8735]

It’s amazing how far you guys have come along can’t wait for more

[@joseluispuliafito7435]

Great job guys! Nice restarting of 2021. Hope she many years of joyful service. Greetings from Argentina and your #17800 subscriber.

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

Jose Thank you so much! You are appreciated by the ETR! Brian

[@jimanderson4495]

Brian, thanks for the time producing these videos.

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

Jim I had no idea how long it takes to edit! It would amaze you. Brian

[@fredeisen7401]

Happy Birthday 2021! Congratulations to the ETR on the fantastic rehab of the locomotive and railroad!

[@haroldorndorff3133]

I think I was almost excited as the gents in the video! My wife, hearing me the other room, cheering and laughing, probably thinks I have finally lost my mind.

[@jacejk2]

Congrats on that Startup. She'll look beautiful after paint

[@erielackawannaridernewjers61]

So that was exciting! I am glad the fan in the cab started up too! Happy Birthday! I am glad she found a good home. Glad to see Graham back. He looked very comfortable despite that raggedy seat. So many projects..... God Bless!

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

Seat is the worst component and the easiest to change! Brian

[@adamlang7480]

Doing a very similar project on a 1941 GE 45 tonner. Love to see these old engines being saved and enjoyed

[@truthseeker8310]

Really cool congratulation, and long success.