Alot of folk still love the age of steam here in the UK and we had some good steam loco's in our day... But we have to admire the fantastic loco's that the Americans built!
Road in the cab once. I remember the day, as it was the day Mark Maguire smacked the Maris tie breaker over the fence. My wife and I bought seats in the loco, and the cinders are a leetle hotter up front! She had on knit pants, and there were holes burned in them. Not only got to ride up front, got to ride thru the turntable exchange and the wye turnaround, no one else had gotten tickets for up front. Needless to say, the Mrs. gave here spot to a young Dad and his son on the return trip.
@erneywine: I have to say my wife is a trooper when comes to riding up in the cab of steam locos. She likes getting dirty with cinders. Always wear old jeans and don't wear a white shirt. Use to ride the NS steam excursions, I would get a laugh at some of the folks who would wear nice or white clothing on those trips. I would hangout in the open cars catching cinders in my hair. Needless to say I was very sootie when I arrived home.
not only was this tunnel used for the "long black train" video by josh turner, but it was also in a movie called "Chattanooga Choo-Choo" starring barbara eden, and robert kennedy.
i remember when i was at steamtown when i was a boy ridding behind CP 4-6-2 #2317 goin through ol nay aug and getting cinders in my eyes.man i love that locomotive!!!!!!!!!!!
i wish CSX would fix up the old wye turn around in tullahoma, TN, because i live around there and the Tennessee Valley RR would bring this up here if the wye would support over 5 lbs in some places. seriously, half the wye is grown over and would only support a boxcab loco or something
#610 has put me in the hospital one time with a cinder in my eye. That was cinder #1, cinders #2,3,and 4 were on Steam All the Way on 9-30-06, and cinders #5 and 6 came from Dollywood #192 in October 07.
Don't forget to wear your goggles next time. Yes, I have caught a few myself while riding behind the J611 and the 1218 to Chattanooga and other long trips. And do they hurt!!!
Actually, you can the side of the train where it says "Tennessee Valley" in the music video. Also, all the train scenes from the movie "Leatherheads" were filmed there.
An interesting fact about the tunnel is that one of the many battles in Chattanooga occured here and above. Each side had and intrest in protecting the railline going in and out of Chattanooga during the civil war.
Passengers must've shoah bin kwik openen up dem windows 'gain ...
trainrover 1 week ago
Great video !
irelandbloke 2 weeks ago
i live here. im so lucky
templenify 2 months ago
OMG
thundaboy654 2 months ago
Alot of folk still love the age of steam here in the UK and we had some good steam loco's in our day... But we have to admire the fantastic loco's that the Americans built!
20PhantoM07 3 months ago
610; strange number! six, one, zero. If you translate in Italian: "sei uno zero" means: "you are nothing".
Fenriswolf3 3 months ago
I had a cab ride on this loco back in 1991.
rdgk1se3019 5 months ago
These trains are so fantastic :)
JoNniixD 5 months ago
1 Beautiful shot from Newman
ShrinehillRail 5 months ago
this is so amazing...i fell in love <3
AirMx91 10 months ago
Road in the cab once. I remember the day, as it was the day Mark Maguire smacked the Maris tie breaker over the fence. My wife and I bought seats in the loco, and the cinders are a leetle hotter up front! She had on knit pants, and there were holes burned in them. Not only got to ride up front, got to ride thru the turntable exchange and the wye turnaround, no one else had gotten tickets for up front. Needless to say, the Mrs. gave here spot to a young Dad and his son on the return trip.
erneywine 1 year ago
@erneywine: I have to say my wife is a trooper when comes to riding up in the cab of steam locos. She likes getting dirty with cinders. Always wear old jeans and don't wear a white shirt. Use to ride the NS steam excursions, I would get a laugh at some of the folks who would wear nice or white clothing on those trips. I would hangout in the open cars catching cinders in my hair. Needless to say I was very sootie when I arrived home.
tcarr22239 11 months ago
Ayn Rand says you die if you run a steam locomotive through a long tunnel
ArtStone 1 year ago
uh-oh think i am dead!!!!
mjtunstall1976 1 year ago
In order to conserve energy, the light at the end of the tunnel has been switched off.
Steamer15hp 1 year ago
not only was this tunnel used for the "long black train" video by josh turner, but it was also in a movie called "Chattanooga Choo-Choo" starring barbara eden, and robert kennedy.
hotrod347 1 year ago
i remember when i was at steamtown when i was a boy ridding behind CP 4-6-2 #2317 goin through ol nay aug and getting cinders in my eyes.man i love that locomotive!!!!!!!!!!!
shininghappyperson7 1 year ago
How were you able to get back there?
TNtrainboy15 1 year ago
i wish CSX would fix up the old wye turn around in tullahoma, TN, because i live around there and the Tennessee Valley RR would bring this up here if the wye would support over 5 lbs in some places. seriously, half the wye is grown over and would only support a boxcab loco or something
rockguitarist946 2 years ago
I love trains and everything but if they're coming at you down the tracks, I'll admit, they are really scary.
estupido7490 2 years ago
nice one :)
iksproduction 2 years ago
That is one beautiful site ! 5 stars
Cliffbrock 3 years ago 10
interesting appearance
prosepp 3 years ago
o i thought that was the hoosac tunnel?
lastride29 3 years ago
this is the 610 from Josh Turners Long Black Train, right?
yourweathertodayHD 3 years ago 4
Yes! the 610 and the tunnel was used in Josh Turner's "Long Black Train" video. Great Song!
tcarr22239 3 years ago
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I hate this locos
predatortheme 3 years ago
Excelente locomotora.
dteide 3 years ago
#610 has put me in the hospital one time with a cinder in my eye. That was cinder #1, cinders #2,3,and 4 were on Steam All the Way on 9-30-06, and cinders #5 and 6 came from Dollywood #192 in October 07.
TVRM610 4 years ago
Don't forget to wear your goggles next time. Yes, I have caught a few myself while riding behind the J611 and the 1218 to Chattanooga and other long trips. And do they hurt!!!
tcarr22239 4 years ago
Been through there too, combine the beauty of the Smoky Mts. and the beauty of steam and you've got an excellent combination.
CS139 4 years ago
Aw man, at least they could have blown the whistle for you!
Hendo56 4 years ago
this looks like the plase were thay shot the music video long black train
BigBoyCarlos 4 years ago
Ding, Ding, Ding, You are Right! and the 610 was the engine in the video. Wife & I love that song.
tcarr22239 4 years ago
Actually, you can the side of the train where it says "Tennessee Valley" in the music video. Also, all the train scenes from the movie "Leatherheads" were filmed there.
jay37415 3 years ago
An interesting fact about the tunnel is that one of the many battles in Chattanooga occured here and above. Each side had and intrest in protecting the railline going in and out of Chattanooga during the civil war.
tcarr22239 4 years ago
Always enjoyed passing through that tunnel.
bigbossman4602 4 years ago 2
Great job - thanks for sharing. I've passed though that tunnel.
SimpleTruthThree 5 years ago