Wreck of ol' 97

[MLabovitz1]

Did Casey drive #97 or #382?

[mbabist01]

A Mike pulling a passenger train!?

[SAXRTProductions]

The song is by Johnny Cash, The wreck took place just out side of Danville Va. The did place when SOU RWY went off the bridge into a dry creek bed. Yes the engineer and crew and most of the passengers did die as a result. I know this as I have to been to the crash site. Some where around here I have the full lyrics to the song.

[bcschmerker]

In the Southern's Fast Mail wreck of 27 September 1903 at Danville, VA, USA, Southern #1102, a 4-6-0 Baldwin in her first year of service, jumped the track short of the Cherrystone Creek trestle and "aileron-rolled" 270° right, hitting bottom on her left side; all five cars crashed atop her, only the last remaining anywhere near intact.

[TrackMaster555]

what loco is that

[ppunterFlightsimdude]

Whats the train @ 2:07 ?

[TylerTrainz4449]

@ppunterFlightsimdude It's a CN 2-8-2 from uslw.net

[coolman1558]

i love Johnny Cash

[pennyf9]

what game are you using? I have Trainz 2004, nice locomotive! Its a light mikado.

[kerrstuartaxefireman]

best open the gauge glass cocks up before you drop the plug!

[locolover8]

And the all died the end!

[coolman1558]

@locolover8 nope actually in that accident, correct me if i'm wrong, Casey Jones, the engineer on that fateful night, was the only death that day

[1230luigi]

:D TRS2006Can you tell me what the name of the loco is???

[dunlapvillerr]

i was at the crash site last weekend

and you got the crashsite WRONG it was in a valley no river ( the dan river )

[dunlapvillerr]

i was at the crash site last weekend

[StarFoxFan11]

Who sang this version of the song?

[Fireheart528]

@StarFoxFan11  Boxcar Willie

[biglinc1]

@StarFoxFan11 johnny cash

[iwannarock58]

@StarFoxFan11 Johnny Cash

[pennyf9]

nice video! thank you.

[Dinosorable]

I heard that train crashed in 1902.

[howardkevinm]

Train 97 was a mail train not a pullman train

[train2589]

lol i have the bluegrass version of the music.

[consolidationlover]

2 mikados in one video awesome!

[andrewwatson39]

this is johnny cash right?

[tomhamilton8]

what has this got to with the song which is great. answer get a life

[Streamliner009]

what train simulator is this?

[CiervoAxis]

what is this game?

[jeffhardy0963]

Ladies and Gentleman I present to you..Amtrak's Theme song

[BNSFandSP]

Here's one thing you didn't see, there's a diesel rufueling station behind the station.

[howardkevinm]

ok what happened was he was going to fast around the curve and the train went down the embankment

[toolboxafun69]

i wonder what happened to the black greasy fireman.

[shiptrumpetguy11]

probably scalded the same as the engineer

[LeftiusMaximus]

pretty close to it mate; that grade should be a bit steeper; but pretty good

[nicholasbreeden]

you know the real Engineer's name was Joe Broady

[Railroadingfarmer001]

The music at 0:00-0:07 sounded just like the opening strains to Willie Nelson's "On The Road Again"

[atsf3415dbr]

Why did you use a Mike? I thought Southern didn't use 2-8-2's for passenger service. Why not use a Ps4?

[jeffhardy0963]

That happened around 50 miles orso from where I live

[SR722]

Keep in mind that the wreck occured in 1903. The real locomotive involved in the incident with train 97 was a high-stepping 1902 Baldwin ten wheeler, #1102. It seems that, over the years, "97" has been misconstrued to represent the locomotive number, rather than the number of the mail train.

[wfprr]

were did you get the engine

[DragonLady97]

Its really close to what I read the only thing is that I've read is that the coachs were red, But Really Good Vid! 5/5

[Johi2410]

Cool!

[NCStL576]

That's what she said!

[chancechipmantv]

@NCStL576

who says that any more

[Synnbadd]

love the Video, matches the song great. How did you make it ? I would like to make one for Nazareth's " This Flight Tonight ". Thanks for posting

[candw87]

Sorry -accept my apologies-My opinion only JOHNNY CASH still made the best version-REGARDS-candw87

[candw87]

In what way did he screw up on the lyrics

[ricstave]

where did u get that engine?

[arkansasjames88]

Sorry i'm being a dick..

97 wrecked in the early 1900's, and this is a 2-8-2 steamer.. most engines back then were 4-4-0 like the General, Betsy, etc.

So a small 4-4-0 would look better for the video

But it's still a great video, good job

[emmeressen]

Not to be mean, but, in the 1880's and 1890's 4-6-0's,2-8-0's,4-6-2's, and 2-8-2's had begun to push the 4-4-0 from popularity. the 1102 (that pulled old 97) was a ten wheeler ( 4-6-0).

Later bro!

[NCStL576]

Now you see how outdated this video is. I gotta update it soon.

[emmeressen]

No Need to.Unless You have A 4-6-0 tender engine in SR Markings, The 2-8-2 in this video was your best subsitute.

[arkansasjames88]

ohh my bad dude

[emmeressen]

Why is somebody thumbing down my comments? My wheel arrangement comment was directed at arkansasjames88, not NCStL576.

[20bladerunner94]

looks like a better version of train simulator

STEAM ENGINE RULE!!

[cravenmoorrrrrrrrr]

Cool, always liked the song, that was a good piece of history. Thanks for taking the time to post it..Sydney Australia.

[ShirakoX35]

hey what is this album called in wich the song is in?

[NCStL576]

Power Train '66

[ilovemelife]

wut game is that?

[NCStL576]

TRS2006

[Conrail6370]

The wreck of Old 97 occurred when the engineer (driver), Joseph A. ("Steve") Broadey, at the controls of engine number 1102 (a ten wheeler built by Baldwin), was operating the train at high speed in order to stay on schedule and arrive at Spencer on time (Old 97 had a reputation for never being late).

To be continue

[Conrail6370]

Engineer Broadey and two firemen boarded the train at Washington, farther up the line from Spencer, the second fireman being assigned to assist in maintaining the steam pressure at its maximum so the train would not lose too much speed on ascending grades.[1] The train was substantially behind schedule upon leaving Washington and was one hour late upon arriving at Monroe.

To be continue

[Conrail6370]

At Monroe, Broadey was instructed to get the Fast Mail to Spencer, 166 miles distant, on time. The scheduled running time from Monroe to Spencer was four hours, fifteen minutes, an average speed of approximately 39 mph (62.4 km/h). In order to make up the one hour delay, the train's average speed would have to be at least 51 mph (82 km/h). Broadey was ordered to maintain speed through Franklin Junction, an intermediate stop normally made during the run.

To be continue

[Conrail6370]

The route between Monroe and Spencer was rolling terrain and there were numerous danger points due to the combination of grades and tight radius curves. Signs were posted to warn engineers to watch their speed. However, in his quest to stay on time, engineer Broadey rapidly descended a heavy grade --

To Be Continue

[Conrail6370]

Leading to Stillhouse Trestle at a speed of more than 70 mph (112 km/h). Several eyewitnesses to the wreck, however, stated that the speed was probably around 50 mph (80 km/h). In all likelihood, the railroad was at least partially to blame, as they had a lucrative contract with the U.S. Post Office to haul mail (hence the train's name),

To be continue

[Conrail6370]

The contract including a penalty clause for each minute the train was late into Spencer. It is probably safe to conclude that the engineers piloting the Fast Mail were always under pressure to stay on time so the railroad would not be penalized for late mail delivery.

The history I found on the NET.

Len.

[mitch9521]

where did u get the engine???

[mdc2296]

who is singin this?

[ShinyaKame]

Johnny Cash/Jonny not sure. But i know that voice and guitar style.

[david245611]

That bell sound like the Cass Scenic Railroad's bell.

[Inuyasha4lif]

Old 97 wasnt a 2-8-0 she was a 4-4-0 .

[NCStL576]

I'm not real sure. Last I checked, it was a 4-6-0. It was the closest thing I could find.

[Inuyasha4lif]

Im just basing that opinion off old pictures almost all of them were Americans

[TVRM610]

You could have used the PB-15 in TRS 2006.

[gw90]

Looking back at this I now see what a great job you have done on this!

[TVRM610]

You were right when you said there might be some errors in accuracy, it was Illinois Central #97, not Southern.

[gw90]

no it was southern!

[gw90isback]

I think your thinking of Casy Jones!

[gw90isback]

I think your thinking of Casy Jones!

[BarryManilowFan4eva]

LOVE THIS SONG!!

Kool vid.

What website is across the top?

[sonicxthomasexpert]

Who sang that song?

[NCStL576]

The one and only Johnny Cash.

[sonicxthomasexpert]

But that didn't sound like Johnny Cash.

[NCStL576]

That's what it said on the album it came in. Look up Power Train '66. That's where I got it from.

[pedal2thefloor]

thank you for the song and video---we used to play this overseas when in the navy --thank you again--

[leemuz73]

thanks for full song and great vid

[gw90]

What route did you use?

[NCStL576]

My own modified version of the Highland Valley Line.

[gw90]

Cool!!!!!!!

[dgmarklin]

cool!

[Owner4567]

How Did u Make The Train Fall Of The Bridge?

[NCStL576]

Look at Nicl1230's comment.

[smokeyjoe423]

glad i finally got the whole song JC is great as always

[strike9716]

I have those green pulmans on my model railroad they are cool

[back10506]

Nice. I The only steamers cabs I've been into, when its been under steam and running anyway, was Ex-White Pass and Yukon 2-8-2's #70 and #192 at Dollywood. Until this past April it had always been the 192, but I rode the #70's cab in April for the first time. The first time I went to Dollywood was when I was 4 months old (So I was told), and an old photograph showed it to be the #70. Its the one that started it all.

[Nicl1230]

Let me guess u used the invisable track to make it seem it went off the bridge.

[NCStL576]

Did you know that you are very smart?

[fuzzysquirrelsnuts]

I thought I would never hear this song again. I remember my father sing it to me and my brother when we would go on trips in his 1958 plymouth. real nice video.

[DASCO2136]

Hey you that steamer that was in that last shot CN 3254? Me and Trainmaster 844 actually went up into the cab of the real one at steamtown last july if he havent told ya already

[NCStL576]

Yes it was. I'm pleading to my Dad if we can go back to Pennsylvania. But that ain't happenin' anytime soon.

[amtrakf40]

I've been in the cab of a 4-8-4! Milwaukee Road #261! I live near Minneapolis Minnesota where she is kept and rode her on July 29, 2006 and went up in her cab under steam both that day and July 30, that time with my brother! Boy it's hot up there!

[NCStL576]

I've enven SEEN the 261 last summer in Colubus, WI. I meant to chase to to Milwaukee, but our Dodge Carrivan's fuel pump died before the 261 arrived.

[amtrakf40]

That's too bad! Most of the gauges and levers and knobs on the cab are plated with gold! My two trips behind it were July 2nd, 2004 between St. Paul Minnesota and La Crosse Wisconsin and back and the trips I told you about were between St. Louis Park and Glencoe Minnesota and back, but we went to see it in Cologne on July 30, but rode on the 29th. On the 2004 trip we rode about 14-15 cars behind her tender, but on the 2006 trip we rode TWO cars behind her tender!

[amtrakf40]

I once did a Wreck of the Old 97 video before I got rid of my old hard drive! It was actually pretty good, but I think yours is better! Thanks for uploading!

[amtrakf40]

Plus, thanks for dedicating it to me! And yes! It IS my favorite song, as it says on my channel!