On June 11th, 2022, the Black River & Western hosted their third annual Railfest. The focal point of the busy weekend's events was the operation of two passenger trains, one departing each station every 45 minutes. This historic event utilized the recently restored Copper Hill Siding, which saw use for the first time since the 1970s. Passengers had the opportunity to deboard the train in Ringoes, which was complete with entertainment, food, and historic machines. The excursions on this weekend were lead by ALCo 2-8-0 60 and EMD SW9 438, both fan favorites on the BR&W. The whistle worn by 60 in this video is a Chicago, Burlington, & Quincy 5 Chime.
Black River & Western 60 is a 2-8-0 Consolidation built by the American Locomotive Company in August 1937. 60's original work was in the Great Plains of Colorado, pulling many of the Great Western Railway's sugar beet and molasses trains. Like many other of the GWR's steam locomotives, 60's smokebox was extended during World War II, allowing for more efficient use cheaper grades of coal. By 1963, 60 was purchased by the newly-formed Black River & Western Railroad and by 1965 was again operating. In 2000, 60 was taken out of service. She sat dormant for 12 years, returning to operation in 2012. Since then, 60 has faithfully served the BR&W and is beloved by many.
Special Thanks:
Black River & Western Railroad
The Crews of BR&W 60
Black River Railroad Historic Trust/Volunteers
Support the Black River & Western Railroad: www.blackriverrailroad.com
Locations:
0:00 Hogtown
0:45 Flemington, NJ
3:30 Walnut Brook
4:05 Copper Hill Trestle
4:35 Milepost 9
5:26 Everitts
6:08 Near Ringoes
7:08 Ringoes, NJ
7:29 Milepost 9
7:55 Copper Hill Trestle
8:20 Flemington, NJ
8:58 Johanna Farms
9:31 Everitts
Filmed on June 11th, 2022.
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