I'd Like to clear up a few things. CMRR was founded in 1983 and has been running trains since 1987-ish. the line "Rebuilt" Is the mile and a half of track in Kingston, NY. The Steam locomotive Owned by ESRM is LS&I #23, Orginally LS&I #6 (Or 9, I forgot). I've yet to hear of it being NYC-ized, But the new Tender came off a NYC 0-6-0. And Just to state, the Ulster And Delaware (Orginal railroad) Ran 4-6-0's, the 2-8-0 Would Run Just fine.
@HaloCE14 I don't believe an engine larger than a 2-8-0 could run without replacing the rails with a heavier (if not, at least newer) rail. Most trains of more than 5 passenger cars on the original U&D were hauled by multiple smaller 4-6-0 and 4-4-0 locomotives, because that was the heaviest engine they had...
@HaloCE14 The catskill mountains division was a light branch line to the NYC, which never ran a locomotive larger than a 2-8-0 if ever. The fleet under the U&D was 4-6-0 or smaller, due to light trackage, steep grades and relatively tight turns. While 2933 is beautiful for a mailine, flatland run, it simply couldn't use the tracks that already exist on the CMrr.
@Islanderh93 True, But was only a Light Branch once the NYC owned it. It was a Class 1 Up until it was merged. An engine such as 2933, Couldn't only Not get here, But because of Bridge weight limits and the lines' horribly tight curves, It wouldn't be run able. Though I think the track is of much heavier gauge then you believe, And U&D's later 4-6-0's are anything but Small. Speed Limit Used to be 60MPH. Sections Of the operating track shown here are rated for 30MPH.
I'd Like to clear up a few things. CMRR was founded in 1983 and has been running trains since 1987-ish. the line "Rebuilt" Is the mile and a half of track in Kingston, NY. The Steam locomotive Owned by ESRM is LS&I #23, Orginally LS&I #6 (Or 9, I forgot). I've yet to hear of it being NYC-ized, But the new Tender came off a NYC 0-6-0. And Just to state, the Ulster And Delaware (Orginal railroad) Ran 4-6-0's, the 2-8-0 Would Run Just fine.
mountainlova1009 1 year ago
@HaloCE14 I don't believe an engine larger than a 2-8-0 could run without replacing the rails with a heavier (if not, at least newer) rail. Most trains of more than 5 passenger cars on the original U&D were hauled by multiple smaller 4-6-0 and 4-4-0 locomotives, because that was the heaviest engine they had...
Islanderh93 1 year ago
@HaloCE14 The catskill mountains division was a light branch line to the NYC, which never ran a locomotive larger than a 2-8-0 if ever. The fleet under the U&D was 4-6-0 or smaller, due to light trackage, steep grades and relatively tight turns. While 2933 is beautiful for a mailine, flatland run, it simply couldn't use the tracks that already exist on the CMrr.
Islanderh93 1 year ago
@Islanderh93 True, But was only a Light Branch once the NYC owned it. It was a Class 1 Up until it was merged. An engine such as 2933, Couldn't only Not get here, But because of Bridge weight limits and the lines' horribly tight curves, It wouldn't be run able. Though I think the track is of much heavier gauge then you believe, And U&D's later 4-6-0's are anything but Small. Speed Limit Used to be 60MPH. Sections Of the operating track shown here are rated for 30MPH.
mountainlova1009 1 year ago
@HaloCE14 Yeah. This railroad is still being rebuilt, and it just reopened in like 2008.
RCdash9 1 year ago
@HaloCE14 Unfortunately not that I know of.
RCdash9 1 year ago
@HaloCE14 The Empire State Railway Museum had plans to restore an old US army steamer. But it hasn't gone far.
RCdash9 1 year ago
great video! liked the people riding in the flat cars lol
acelaboy123 1 year ago
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mountainlova1009 1 year ago
@mountainlova1009 I thought the Phoenicia line was shorter than that. And yes, I have videos from all over America. Thanks for watching!
RCdash9 1 year ago
Very nice video.5*
Bahnchef1994 1 year ago