This Gave me GOOSEBUMPS! Cass Scenic Railroad Parade of Steam 2024

Welcome to Cass, West Virginia and home of the Cass Scenic Railroad, the only place around that you can witness the Parade of Steam.
This place has been a bucket list item of mine ever since I learned about it and not only situated in the beautiful mountains of WV, but it's also home to the largest collection of Shay locomotives around.
On this particular day, CSR will put on a show like never seen before. We're going to witness not one, not two or three, but FIVE Shay Steam locomotives in action as they lash up and put on a show for the thousands in attendance.
Make sure to check out ‪@mattPG78‬ & ‪@PANortheasternRailfan‬ for their take on this event.
Now sit back, relax and enjoy the show!
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[@JPVideos81]

Thanks for spending your time with me at the Cass Scenic Railroad! Stay tuned for the video of the old mill.

[@blahblah14u]

it’s pretty historic having 5 running Shay engines all fired up and running at any one time.

[@JPVideos81]

Absolutely!

[@berniesoutham2470]

Now I know where the lyric "I hear that lonesome whistle sound..." comes from

[@bunnymaurer5164]

I could listen and see this parade every day.

[@flymiller69]

Outstanding Video

[@jessikagraley1362]

I’ve been going there since I was a baby. The whole area is beautiful. I love my state 💙💛

[@theodoredugranrut8201]

I hear bad weather is headed your way, prayers for you all.

[@buttonvalley]

So cool! I had never even heard of a Shay locomotive. Great video!

[@blackdiamondbethlehem]

Miss the May Railfan Weekends... 👍

[@janbasterfield8200]

Wow, such magnificent steam trains, I could watch them all day !

[@paulzimmerman6058]

Thank you for taking us along Jay, the gear driven operation of the locomotives is awesome to watch, and your cameras did a good job of showing that. I would like to see this in person. The whistles gave me the goose bumps and the sound I could feel through the video.

[@JPVideos81]

It's a wonderful sight to see these beasts perform so beautifully.

[@Spencer02]

Absolutely amazing to see those steam locomotives, I never seen shay locomotives before. Those whistles are very unique, I love the way they sound. Much different I think then other steam locomotives. Another excellent video JP. That old Cadillac is amazing, I never seen that done before. Amazing to see that

[@PANortheasternRailfan]

Incredible video!! This is definitely one of, if not the biggest steam events on the east coast; super cool that you were able to make it down to catch it! Was nice to catch up with you as well that day, and thanks for the shoutout!

[@JPVideos81]

Appreciate it my friend.

[@tabbycat8323]

Wow! Simply Wow! All 5 whistles blowing together...loved it. I also got a kick out of the short bit you showed of the Steam going backwards, made me smile. Thank you so much for sharing with us.

[@JPVideos81]

🚂💙

[@darlenegood4101]

Love listening to the rods and pistons clicky-clack. Odd way to build an engine I think. What an experience Jason. I remember the show.

[@JPVideos81]

Odd, but effective and fun to watch

[@alanstant9356]

I could only imagine what it feels or sounds like to be there, Jay. I bet it was awesome to watch and be there to witness all of it. Very awesome job on the video, my friend.

[@simon-oy6um]

Great whistle blowers not built for speed but great to see them 😊😊❤❤

[@WVRailroadPapa]

Enjoyed your video. I was fortunate to have ridden the first trip from Cass to Whitaker Station in May, 1968. At that time, I was a member of the Collis P. Huntington Railroad Historical Society and we sponsored an excursion from Huntington, WV to Elkins. It was quite a trip that cannot be repeated. The Chesapeake & Ohio abandoned the line along the Greenbrier River from their main line near White Sulphur Spings to Cass many years ago. It is now a rail to trail.

[@JPVideos81]

Very interesting history. I plan on riding parts of that rail trail when I return.

[@samscaggs2270]

Did they have the stagecoach crossing the river when you went back then?

[@micheleredtfeldt678]

REally enjoyed this video! That Caddy was something else!

[@robbiejohnson7796]

Such a beautiful video thank you for bringing back memories of going here with my dad who is no longer with us. He loved this place so much

[@acarriestottlemire6742]

I had heard of the Shay Locomotive but have never seen one until your video today. Thank you.

[@JPVideos81]

Neat piece of equipment

[@ethanlazowski1849]

yeah, this is awesome!

[@JPVideos81]

Just a little bit haha

[@scpittman5769]

Modern marvel feet of engineering back in day also another great vid 💙

[@palyba1]

Oh my goodness!!! This was just so freaking awesome! They are so freaking huge! And so freaking loud! I freaking loved them all! So glad you brought me there! WOW! Thank you so freaking much for sharing this! 💙🚂💙

[@JA51711]

Great video!

[@sandrahunter5749]

Steam engine trains are awesome 👍

[@stuckoutwest5169]

To cool thank you for sharing your video

[@barbara-pigeonbray4579]

What an amazing display of the old steam engines ..so glad it was a beautiful day for the event. Awesome turnout .Loved the music you chose for the photo montage .(.great .shots ) ....I know you loved the old blue 6532 ...beautiful .!!..."Car 54 where are you ? 🎶 Yep , I remember it ....such a funny show . Thank you for sharing this wonderful day ..👍💙

[@JPVideos81]

That blue diesel wasn't too shabby 😁.

[@guynethdailey1759]

I have been on cass scenic railroad. I'm also a West Virginian. It was the summer or fall of 69. A lot of development has been done on the top of the knob. Very little there back in the day. A shower of cinders for all. Come ride the train and in your spare time hit Hawks Nest and historic New River Gorge Bridge.

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks for the recommendations

[@guynethdailey1759]

​@@JPVideos81there is also a train excursion from Huntington, WV to Hinton, WV in October for fall colors. The train travels along the New River and goes under the New River Gorge Bridge. I have been on that ride too. I was probably 10, so 1965. It was also very nice. Then, mid-october we have Bridge Day, the only time it is legal to walk on the bridge, as it is closed that say. Featured on this is base jumping, catapult and bungee jumping. You can find both events online. It is a beautiful time in the hills and mountains.

[@michelleguenther5163]

Love steam engine is spectacular to see

[@deborahlybrand2283]

I remember Car 54. That’s a beauty!! Puts a whole new meaning to railroad car lol!!🤣🤣. Thanks for the show. Also noticed each each engine seemed to have a different sound. Guessing this tells you which one is coming in or maybe I got wax in my ears and made it sound different. Close up shot the first one looked like it was fixing to come off the screen into my house

[@JPVideos81]

They're definitely a bit different and unique with looks and sounds.

[@gigicostlow4414]

This was so awesome! I got goosebumps from the whistles. You can feel, see, and hear the power with these old steam engines much more than today's diesel engines. That's why I love them so much. Oh and there's nothing like an old steam whistle. The caddy was ultra cool. Thanks for taking us along. This is my favorite train video of yours.

[@JPVideos81]

So much awesomeness in one place

[@katerinakittycat3849]

These geared locomotives may be old but they are definitely powerful. The local lumber company, mower used these same locomotives in their every day logging operations and it takes a lot of power to get heavy log trains up and down grades that steep. A regular rod type locomotive or even a diesel couldn't do it but these shays can

[@melodyvarner6491]

Awesome footage! Thanks for sharing.

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks for watching!

[@cjstrainsandadventures2124]

Awesome video, hope to visit some day. At some point the process of pushing cars on other tracks with a wood beam was outlawed. The beams would sometimes break and seriously injure the person holding it. I was told it was outlawed in the 30s but I've noticed engines from the 40s still have those divets.

[@gaylebrodt676]

Wow, those locomotives are magnificent! Oh my goodness, the whistles, goosebumps for sure, what an amazing parade! Very awesome that you got to go inside, the gears are really interesting, and it was neat to see the snowplow. The Cadillac rail car is incredible and yes, I remember the show "Car 54 where are you?" You are right, reminds me of that too! Beautiful photos and your new t-shirt is really cool! Fantastic video, I have never seen a locomotive like these or a rail car like that either and some great history too! Thank you JP! 💙

[@JPVideos81]

Another example where video didn't do justice, but as good as everything was on video, it's better in person. Thanks for visiting with us.

[@bunnymaurer5164]

I wish I could see this in person.

[@JPVideos81]

It's a sight to see

[@JamieMakin]

That was a totally amazing event! I've seen a few Shays in museums, but I've never seen one run. Seeing (and hearing!) 5 run together had to be off the charts. That Cadillac rail car was a nice extra too. I hope to get to this event someday, but just couldn't fit it in this year. Thanks for sharing the fun with us though, glad you got to experience it.

[@JPVideos81]

This is an event that must be seen in person to truly appreciate. We're returning next year and hope you can attend as well.

[@JamieMakin]

@@JPVideos81 I hope so too!

[@trackandtrail1]

Shame you couldn't capture what's sitting on the dead line, some cool stuff there. I believe that Chessie plow had been sitting at Quinnimont for years. Cass is an incredibly neat place.

[@MyCircleMedia]

I live in Wheeling WV about 4 hours away from Cass. Been there several times.

[@JPVideos81]

I can't wait to return

[@eileenbauer4601]

Those locomotives were magnificent! And the “rail car” was amazing! GREAT video! 🎉

[@jessikagraley1362]

I’ve been going there since I was a baby. The whole area is beautiful. I love my state 💙💛I hope you made it to greenbank observatory

[@JPVideos81]

I agree, beautiful for sure. The observatory was huge in person.

[@hatcherhollerhoodlum4418]

Wow AWSUM WILD AND WONDERFUL MOUNTAINEERS ALWAYS FREE!!! CASS IS KING❤

[@paulreilly3851]

Absolutely awesome!!

[@kerrywines4865]

Jp video glad yo came too Cass to see the trains on train day kw wva😅

[@dougyeager6812]

You film some great intro’s . Have you ever considered going to Sleepy Hollow New York? You could get some great footage

[@JPVideos81]

I haven't considered it

[@703am]

fantastic video from start to finish. I never knew this event took place ..i'll have to plan to get there next year...maybe next time you can talk someone into letting you ride in the caddy 😀

[@JPVideos81]

I plan on returning next year and yes, a ride in that caddy would be great.

[@adventureswithnubby]

Fantastic to see the Shays running. Thank you for sharing.

[@Kimberly-dt4ko]

Awesome video. The off center shape wasn't noticeable until you showed it straight on from the front. That's cool. The whistles were great to hear. Glad you took us along to this event.

[@justinhobart8747]

❤ Pretty awesome Jason, I've got to ride on one of those... Pulled behind and up in the engine... We got number #9 Shay around here over at Midwest Central Railroad, in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. I hope one day maybe you get a chance to come out this way and check them out over there. Labor Day weekend, oh yea that's when they do their Midwest Old Thresher's Reunion, that's the biggest and best time to come... several steam engines trains, a awesome last of it's kind, steam carousel, steam tractors and lot of trolleys to, so much... of course they also do a halloween train and a christmas train which are awesome but labor day weekend is the best. 😉👍 🚂🚃🚃🚃

[@JPVideos81]

That event sounds pretty nice. I'll see about making it out there.

[@BernieLomax-g8j]

Car kicking using wooden poles was very commonly used in every Major American yard as of 1940's it was known as (Sticking) or (Poling) which later became outlawed by all major railroads in the late 60's due to many deaths of the wooden poles snapping and Impaling brakemen to the car itself. A lot of Alco units had pole indentions on all their units even the Famous "UP BIG BOY" and many of the freight cars as well, there are some pieces that never got this circle due to the restriction of the car at hand. EMD units where rarely to even have the circle indention on the locomotive at all as EMD used a half circle instead and wasn't used a lot.

[@garymessina1609]

Yes Jay they're awesome but not to bust your bubble jaw tooth has ran videos of these for the past several years but it is a first for you and it's still awesome to watch thanks

[@musclecarmitch908]

Awesome event JP! Great sights and sounds! Thanks for bringing us along and sharing such a awesome event with us!👍

[@ROCARtoxi]

I wish I know you were there I live in wv was at the parade that day

[@JPVideos81]

I'll be back next year

[@23431]

Thanks for sharing your experience with us JP and they are some absolute amazing angles with the cameras

[@JPVideos81]

Thank you for watching

[@cassscenicproductions8888]

This was a great video of the Parade of Steam! I love to see the narrative style of the video!

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks!

[@dtslord]

This was a Fantastic video!!! Thanks for sharing this with us!!

[@JPVideos81]

Thank you!

[@montysmith6355]

this is a event that happens every year and its some what of a big .deal in the world of rail fanning

[@ronniebarksdale8528]

Have you ever been to Spencer N.C. They have a train museum and a heck of a lot of train history.

[@JPVideos81]

Hopefully one day I'll get there

[@jeffgentle6497]

Now you're talking!

[@JPVideos81]

Heck yeah!

[@thomashenniger2070]

You must be talking about officers Toody and Muldoon, along with officer schouzer! pardon the spelling!! Tom

[@enrico7342]

Jay two questions first, why is the locomotive pushing the rail cars on the excursion and not pulling second are you going to ever go to Thurmond West Virginia?

[@JPVideos81]

They don't have a turntable here and all the locomotives face this direction with the geared side out. As to why they do it this way, I'm honestly not sure. And at the moment I have no plans to go there.

[@filmit2694]

JP

[@tomlebudzinski7716]

CLIMAX?!?!???

[@japdog9]

WOW , that was amazing , and i never knew they even existed . glad i subscribed to you Thanks from australia . we love steam . also TRUMP must WIN and will WIN .

[@lovesmashbox]

That was fantastic !!! I love the older trains . I would have loved to see that in-person. .🚂🚃 yes I do remember car 54 where are you . Tutti and maldoon...

[@MMID303]

Great video! 👍

[@JPVideos81]

Thank you! 👍