Many, including me have asked this question. I've asked Jack Burgess if it would be possible. He says it would be nearly physically impossible for it to ever be brought back, plus Yosemite National Park doesn't let private railroads into the park; it was a near miracle for the original YVRR to have gotten in.
that's the entire railroad right there. it'd take not millions, but probably billions of dollars plus permission from the park to run the trains in. there is a new museum being constructed called the Yosemite Gateway Railway Museum(YGRM), and they will be setting up a mile or so of track, not necessarily on the original ROW, but just to run their equipment. so far, the collection will be a 10 ton Rogers steam engine, YV box car 609, an MRS-1 diesel, etc. Grand opening? who knows.
Only the RPO is owned by the PLA. the 330 is owned by one of Jack's friends, who bought what was left of the car, salvaged as much of the old wood as possible, and rebuilt the car, with dedicated effort.
Hi Trainfire, I'm sure you know jack Burgess. He's practically the GOD of the Yosemite Valley railroad. He knows everything there is to know about it. I'm sure he really appreciates this video.
I wish I had been around for the Yosemite Valley Railroad too. Its end was tragic.
Is the Yosemite Valley Railway coming back?
ThomasRivette 2 years ago
Many, including me have asked this question. I've asked Jack Burgess if it would be possible. He says it would be nearly physically impossible for it to ever be brought back, plus Yosemite National Park doesn't let private railroads into the park; it was a near miracle for the original YVRR to have gotten in.
SierraRailway 2 years ago
Well can't they atleast bring back the line from Merced to El Portal?
ThomasRivette 1 year ago
ThomasRivette
that's the entire railroad right there. it'd take not millions, but probably billions of dollars plus permission from the park to run the trains in. there is a new museum being constructed called the Yosemite Gateway Railway Museum(YGRM), and they will be setting up a mile or so of track, not necessarily on the original ROW, but just to run their equipment. so far, the collection will be a 10 ton Rogers steam engine, YV box car 609, an MRS-1 diesel, etc. Grand opening? who knows.
SierraRailway 1 year ago
Cool, over here in Niles Canyon we have a Yosemite Valley RPO car and Observation car.
ThomasRivette 2 years ago
Thomas Rivette
Only the RPO is owned by the PLA. the 330 is owned by one of Jack's friends, who bought what was left of the car, salvaged as much of the old wood as possible, and rebuilt the car, with dedicated effort.
SierraRailway 2 years ago
Acctualy, the owner of the car is a PLA member. Thereforthe 330 is owned by Niles Canyon.
ThomasRivette 1 year ago
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PoetryofProvidence 2 years ago
There's hardly a memory left... Thank you for keeping it alive Patrick.
SierraRailway 2 years ago
Hi Trainfire, I'm sure you know jack Burgess. He's practically the GOD of the Yosemite Valley railroad. He knows everything there is to know about it. I'm sure he really appreciates this video.
I wish I had been around for the Yosemite Valley Railroad too. Its end was tragic.
SierraRailway 2 years ago
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PoetryofProvidence 2 years ago 2
This art and music deserves a thousand stars and a million views.
Thank You, Patrick
MusicLover1948
San Diego
MusicLover1948 3 years ago 2