Just when you might think the art of steam engineering would be lost when all the old curmudegeons are gone, along come young people like Rikki, and what fun she appears to be having! Rockin' that crossing whistle, too, with a nice flair. Does my heart good to see this.
That is the best steamer video I ever saw.....I am pert near 3/4s of the way to a hunneret.......an my granpappy was a steam engineer (bless his soul) back in the 40's..........heed be just about rollen over in his grave with the biggest smile on his face if he ever saw that young blonde lady just a yanken that Johnson bar.....gad damm.......
"High ball" is a reference to an OLD signal system, where there was a ball tied to a rope hug from a tall poll. A "low ball" meant "stop", a "high ball" meant "proceed."
In later usage "Highball" became a slang meant to proceed at track speed.
In late steam and in the modern era it means, as "SierraRailway" said, a loco rolling along at a good clip.
High Balling is what it is called when a train is running at a fast speed, generally the term used for steam locomotives. High balling for most steamers is 30-50 miles per hour. for some steam operations, the speed for high balling is restricted to about 20 MPH.
High Balling is what it is called when a train is running at a fast speed, generally the term used for steam locomotives. High balling for most steamers is 30-50 miles per hour. for some steam operations, the speed for high balling is restricted to about 20 MPH.
@288jh To clarify (from yahoo answers) "High ball is an old time reference to a signal used to tell train crews it was ok to leave and the track was clear ahead.There was a pole with a ball and when the ball was raised to the top it was called a high ball and the train would leave.We still use the term but the pole and ball are now part of railroad history.Now it's used to tell a train everything is ok and go on at full speed ahead."
Just when you might think the art of steam engineering would be lost when all the old curmudegeons are gone, along come young people like Rikki, and what fun she appears to be having! Rockin' that crossing whistle, too, with a nice flair. Does my heart good to see this.
gmaneis 1 week ago
what a cool job every ones dreams who are into that profession
trampl69 2 weeks ago
Good job! She could come to the Railroad here in Iowa and run too!
cnwlover 2 weeks ago in playlist Steam
That's so hot
anderberger 2 weeks ago in playlist More videos from bbundridge
Great video!!!
Very, very nice engineer! ;)
It must be great to be an engineer, she smile.
TIEPILOT0815 2 weeks ago
Good on you girl!! Im proud of you too, you put a big smile on my face.
WestCoastRails 1 month ago in playlist More videos from bbundridge
i never seen teen girls that drive the steam trains before this is my first time seening teen girl drive the train
jeremy63391 1 month ago
@jeremy63391 There are a few. Mt. Rainier may have a few joining the team this year.
Rikki has moved onward and now working for Rio Grande Scenic Railroad in Alasoma, Colorado.
bbundridge 1 month ago
Just another day at the office. Hell of a lot bigger then the engine I work on.
will107 1 month ago
ok, this is MY kind of gal....
trainlover479 2 months ago
Well Done Rikki
belfast479 2 months ago
Wow hope she works for Union Pacific and come through kc. Would love to say hi
pfpdlt 3 months ago
That is the best steamer video I ever saw.....I am pert near 3/4s of the way to a hunneret.......an my granpappy was a steam engineer (bless his soul) back in the 40's..........heed be just about rollen over in his grave with the biggest smile on his face if he ever saw that young blonde lady just a yanken that Johnson bar.....gad damm.......
TherealDeltaEcho 3 months ago
Dude hook me up if shes above 18 of course. God knows how hard it is these days to find a good lookin woman that loves steamers.
nsman06 3 months ago
how many teen girls in america do this? lol
this is badass
hillbillystanley1 4 months ago 12
I like that smile she got when she put it down in the corner and the engine started barking. Been there, done that and it's a great feeling.
She does a good job!
Frisco1522 10 months ago 7
very cool vid!
meyiyiyi55 10 months ago
Taking it back to the ole company notch!
seagraver 11 months ago
"High ball" is a reference to an OLD signal system, where there was a ball tied to a rope hug from a tall poll. A "low ball" meant "stop", a "high ball" meant "proceed."
In later usage "Highball" became a slang meant to proceed at track speed.
In late steam and in the modern era it means, as "SierraRailway" said, a loco rolling along at a good clip.
SP5004 1 year ago 2
Wow, she's a damn good engineer! And she's pretty too! Doesn't get any better than that!
CSX6000 1 year ago
@CSX6000 Calm down kid...calm down.
Lutherkb 11 months ago 3
Good ol' strong arm reverse...
Steam2k 1 year ago
um high ball is the term used for bullet nose trains well that is what i was told by a old tymer
biggdaddy2001 1 year ago
biggdaddy2001
High Balling is what it is called when a train is running at a fast speed, generally the term used for steam locomotives. High balling for most steamers is 30-50 miles per hour. for some steam operations, the speed for high balling is restricted to about 20 MPH.
SierraRailway 1 year ago
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@biggdaddy2001 dude...You WAY off
High Balling is what it is called when a train is running at a fast speed, generally the term used for steam locomotives. High balling for most steamers is 30-50 miles per hour. for some steam operations, the speed for high balling is restricted to about 20 MPH.
288jh 7 months ago
@288jh To clarify (from yahoo answers) "High ball is an old time reference to a signal used to tell train crews it was ok to leave and the track was clear ahead.There was a pole with a ball and when the ball was raised to the top it was called a high ball and the train would leave.We still use the term but the pole and ball are now part of railroad history.Now it's used to tell a train everything is ok and go on at full speed ahead."
CoasterFan2105 2 weeks ago