This loco is special to us in Stearns, Ky. She was the biggest loco the K&T owned, and the most powerful. I seen her in 1983, and she was the most beautiful piece of machinery I'd ever seen. My grandfather took me to see her, and it remains with me to this day. He's responsible for my love of anything SR/NS......
Purdie was the master mechanic, Jim Bistline was the VP in charge. Bill would have likely come up to check out the engine. Bill was Master Mechanic - Steam from 1967 or 68 until he retired after the '82 season.
That sounds about right, I think Bistline was there also. I think they were passing through Columbus during a business car tour of the N&W. All this was long ago and far away and I may not be remembering things right.
Cool to see video of the short tender. Walter Dove is likely running. Bill Purdie didn't join the program until late 1967 and didn't run as much in the early years. There were still plenty of regular engineers with steam experience at that time, and Bill didn't start running alot until he was forced to due to the retirement of most of the old steam men.
Thanks for the info. Was Purdie the head of the steam program on the Southern in the early 70"s? I'm thinking it was Purdie (and Claytor) who stopped by the Ohio Railway Museum to check out the 578 shortly after we got her back in service. Thought they might be able to use her, but decided against it in the end. I think they wanted something bigger.
Nice video there! I got to ride behind her twice on the Dixie Limited from Richmond, Virginia to Keysville, Virginia (1975, 1985) and with Southern Constellation 630 from Richmond to Lynchburg, VA in 1976. I do miss riding behind her as well as N&W 611 and 1218.
My mom used to see 4501 with her family going through Kentucky for many years along with N&W 611, when I showed her this footage, it brung a whole lot of memories back to her, now she can't wait for 4501's 100th B-day for when she returns to the rails!
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Looking forward to seeing her up and running again and in the green paint. For updates go to facebook(dot)com/southern4501
glenely 3 months ago
4501, better come back in green
trainboy94 3 months ago 3
...... 4501 is the best damn mikado in standard gauge ever...
southern4501isawesom 1 year ago 2
The 4501 is by far my favorite steam locomotive!
luvscats69 1 year ago 2
4:51 to 5:16 is the definition of perfection
nicholasbreeden 1 year ago
This loco is special to us in Stearns, Ky. She was the biggest loco the K&T owned, and the most powerful. I seen her in 1983, and she was the most beautiful piece of machinery I'd ever seen. My grandfather took me to see her, and it remains with me to this day. He's responsible for my love of anything SR/NS......
jonfromstearns 1 year ago
How long did the 4501 have the short tender in excursion service?
back10506 2 years ago
i grew up along the Southern mainline in TN. Although I live here in Montana now I remember 4501 from my youth. I hope they get her running again
lynn8356 2 years ago 2
Purdie was the master mechanic, Jim Bistline was the VP in charge. Bill would have likely come up to check out the engine. Bill was Master Mechanic - Steam from 1967 or 68 until he retired after the '82 season.
southern2716 2 years ago
That sounds about right, I think Bistline was there also. I think they were passing through Columbus during a business car tour of the N&W. All this was long ago and far away and I may not be remembering things right.
gothpapa 2 years ago
Cool to see video of the short tender. Walter Dove is likely running. Bill Purdie didn't join the program until late 1967 and didn't run as much in the early years. There were still plenty of regular engineers with steam experience at that time, and Bill didn't start running alot until he was forced to due to the retirement of most of the old steam men.
southern2716 2 years ago
Thanks for the info. Was Purdie the head of the steam program on the Southern in the early 70"s? I'm thinking it was Purdie (and Claytor) who stopped by the Ohio Railway Museum to check out the 578 shortly after we got her back in service. Thought they might be able to use her, but decided against it in the end. I think they wanted something bigger.
gothpapa 2 years ago
If we ever get her boiler ultrasound results back, we will know how much it will cost to restore her.
TVRM610 2 years ago
Beautiful video!! Well done. This shows off the lovely 4501 nicely :D
FreeFallin1976 2 years ago
Nice video there! I got to ride behind her twice on the Dixie Limited from Richmond, Virginia to Keysville, Virginia (1975, 1985) and with Southern Constellation 630 from Richmond to Lynchburg, VA in 1976. I do miss riding behind her as well as N&W 611 and 1218.
MajorUrsa 2 years ago
Nice photoge and Nice whistle
colinroxanduknowit 2 years ago
My mom used to see 4501 with her family going through Kentucky for many years along with N&W 611, when I showed her this footage, it brung a whole lot of memories back to her, now she can't wait for 4501's 100th B-day for when she returns to the rails!
Grant.
SP4449Warbaby 2 years ago
I <3 4501!! True gem she is.
FreeFallin1976 2 years ago 2
WOW AMAZING FOOTAGE OF 4501. I miss her operating. Cant wait to see her runing again soon. =D
Matt3985 2 years ago
Bill Purdie was the best and most well known engineer in the program though.
trainboy94 2 years ago
4501 right now is going under a boiler survey to determine if it can be restored. So there's a chance it'll steam again.
NCStL576 3 years ago
they said yes to her & she will be back on her 100th Birthday in 2011
Stetsonater 2 years ago
Another fine job!!! Thanx for sharing!!!
incidious13 3 years ago
wow, that is some amazing footage.
Engineer5344 3 years ago