Devil's Hole Curve

Delaware Lackawanna Alco's C-425's 2452 & 2461 assist Steamtown's CNR. Mikado 3254 through Paradise Twp. in the Pocono mountains, after 3254 stalled at Devil's Hole Curve. Holy Cow! It don't get much better than this!

Ed K.
OH WELL - KBS PRODUCTIONS

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Autos & Vehicles

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• Railroad

[3254man]

I would have backed the train down the hill and come up faster rather than have those two pieces of shit on the train.

[daltonauto]

Me too...

[4202EJW]

Why can't they just put those Alco's behind 3254??!!

[75Bird455]

@3254man Those two pieces of "crap" sure did snatch that steamer and its coaches right on up the hill didn't it? I love steam as much as the next, but you've gotta give classic Alco power its due.

[ideadlife]

i know

[bebtozoltan55]

Zoltan Bebto from Budapest.Hungary,Europe.

[shininghappyperson7]

@3254man huhhhhhhh?Alco locomotives are about as rare as a steam locomotive.i dont really like that there on the front ither, but there still pretty rare in this day and age.

[guitboxchicken]

@shininghappyperson7 Well, she's out for her 5 year inspection. That does not mean the inspection & overhaul will take five years. It means every 5 years, federal law mandates a complete overhaul. Theoretically, it could take less time. Knowing Steamtown, I'd say she's out indefinitely, unless they get some serious funding, and manpower.

[shininghappyperson7]

@guitboxchicken well shes outa service for 5 years.3254 fills my steam craving for now atleast

[guitboxchicken]

@senselessfool Um, 3254 is built for freight service, and could probably haul that easily. I just think the management at Steamtown didn't want to push it. They don't seem to like running locomotives period, if you ask me.

[guitboxchicken]

@shininghappyperson7 Well, if you want my opinion, 2317 is a better looking locomotive. Also, it's a rare sight to see it pull excursions anymore!

[shininghappyperson7]

well the 2317 is out of service so oh well. that locomotive is really cool and its much stronger on the hills .i have a fealling that not alot of railfans like the 3254 .its just as good if not better!