Seen in the Black Hills, July 2008

The ten mile long Black Hills Central, America's oldest tourist railroad, uses the only 2-6-6-2T still operating anywhere in the world to power excursion trains over what is, mile for mile, one of the most scenic lines you can hope to find.

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[Chris9017]

Hate to say it, but in 2011 or 2012 110 won't be the only operating Mallet, Clover Valley #4 at Niles Canyon will be under steam too.

[gothpapa]

Glad to hear it. Better make it 2011, the world is supposed to end in 2012 you know.

[ETSRRCo]

I am sorry to inform you that the Pine Creek Railroad in Allaire, New Jersey was founded in 1952 and has operated every year since. Six years longer then the BHC.

[gothpapa]

Thanks. My information comes directly from the Black Hills Central souvenir book. Guess you better update them. By the way, do you happen to know George Robertson? He was involved with Pine Creek in the '60's. May be long gone by now. But knowing George he could still be hanging around.

[DanielVolker]

Huh. Strasburg claims the same thing.

[HighIronofWisconsin]

Nice, sure wish I had a video camera when we rode behind 104 in 1995.

[TBoy205]

ok Engineer5344, I think almost every single person who likes trains knows to do that..... its like knowing how to wipe ur you know what

[eschnitger]

I love riding this train, I try to get to hill city once a year...  Its a real blast!

[Engineer5344]

that engineer, knows how to blow a whistle. two longs one short and one last long