My great grandpa operated that engine when it was working for Canadian Collieries. I have a few old B&W picturs of it laying around. Nice to see video of it in operation.
@raymondm11 Wow! That is interesting! Would love to see the photos. If you not have already done so, it would be an idea to introduce yourself to the staff at the Cumberland Museum.
@originalgrump100 You must be keeping an eye on her through your "way back" machine because the 2-4-4-2 left for California a long time ago. Mt Rainier - like the PSRHA - was used by private owners to store their stuff based on vague promises of a future donation. Neither PSRHA nor Mt. Rainier ever owned the 2-4-4-2.
@originalgrump100@originalgrump100 Oh really? That was nearly 40 years ago. Time takes its toll on everything and I wouldn't think that over that period of time that was a failing of that place any more than any other museum or historical society in the country. Fortunately it looks like that museum is building an indoor exhibit building for many of the pieces - something I understand they have been working on for about 15 years. Hopefully you are supportive of that effort.
Hey, you gotta check out the museum's website. The museum finished an two-track conservation and restoration center in 2006, and is currently building a four-track display building for the more vulnerable artifacts. I believe NP #924 is going to be displayed in this new building. After the museum finishes this buliding, it's on to build the library/archive building and eventually a roundhouse.
Canadian Collieries' #17 doesn't look that great anymore, either. Gee, don't forget to digitize your footage of the #11 so you can post it for us to see!
My great grandpa operated that engine when it was working for Canadian Collieries. I have a few old B&W picturs of it laying around. Nice to see video of it in operation.
raymondm11 3 weeks ago
@raymondm11 Wow! That is interesting! Would love to see the photos. If you not have already done so, it would be an idea to introduce yourself to the staff at the Cumberland Museum.
Shaysteamjamb 3 weeks ago
@Shaysteamjamb Thats my plan, Once I collect copys of the pictures from my grandparents I would like to present them to the museum.
I have pics of CC(D)Ltd No. 20. im still workign on getting pics of CC(D)Ltd #14 and #17 digitised
raymondm11 3 weeks ago
they used to run steam?! now they all rust
TheDeputation 1 month ago
@originalgrump100 You must be keeping an eye on her through your "way back" machine because the 2-4-4-2 left for California a long time ago. Mt Rainier - like the PSRHA - was used by private owners to store their stuff based on vague promises of a future donation. Neither PSRHA nor Mt. Rainier ever owned the 2-4-4-2.
PullmanSleeper 1 year ago
@originalgrump100 @originalgrump100 Oh really? That was nearly 40 years ago. Time takes its toll on everything and I wouldn't think that over that period of time that was a failing of that place any more than any other museum or historical society in the country. Fortunately it looks like that museum is building an indoor exhibit building for many of the pieces - something I understand they have been working on for about 15 years. Hopefully you are supportive of that effort.
PullmanSleeper 1 year ago
Hey, you gotta check out the museum's website. The museum finished an two-track conservation and restoration center in 2006, and is currently building a four-track display building for the more vulnerable artifacts. I believe NP #924 is going to be displayed in this new building. After the museum finishes this buliding, it's on to build the library/archive building and eventually a roundhouse.
weekendrailroader 2 years ago
I need to drag the projector out, as I have the 11 running in the 1970's.. 8mm ruled in those days ;)
And yes, it's sad. The last of 3 L9's built, is rusting away.. NP 924..
dgr8zod 2 years ago
Canadian Collieries' #17 doesn't look that great anymore, either. Gee, don't forget to digitize your footage of the #11 so you can post it for us to see!
Shaysteamjamb 2 years ago
Very True
Hopefully a few tarps will be lane or a barn built
trainmasterfm2 2 years ago
its a shame almost everything there is rusted beyond restoration now
trainmasterfm2 2 years ago
Can't help but wonder about the ultimate fate of the collection.
Shaysteamjamb 2 years ago