Those Shays sure are a marvel of engineering and the whistle to pair with em is like the icing on the cake! Beautiful scenery and awesome history! 👍🏻☺️
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Shay whistles are my favorite steam whistle sound. next video out will be climbing some steep grades on our ride here. Thank you my friend for the really nice comment and for watching. Did you know that tonight Virtual Railfan introduced a new web cam that shows the depot at Western Maryland Scenic? Pretty cool stuff. I will have to check it out tomorrow when they are running a train.
@Bassotronics
Жыл бұрын
@@ccrx6700 Thank you. I did not know that about Virtual Railfan. That sounds cool! On a side note, I’m not sure why the donated tank car that was at the Western Maryland Scenic Station is not there anymore.
@Epitome63
Жыл бұрын
I’ve heard that whistle hundreds of times. Long ago. Shays are a symbol of relentless power to me.
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
it sure is a beautiful sound. Shay whistle is my favorite of all steam whistles. They are amazing locomotives. Really appreciate your dropping by and watching the video today my friend.
@47fireguy16
Жыл бұрын
Now that's what a train whistle is suppose to sound like. Good memories from my childhood.
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Yes sir! Shay whistle is my favorite of all steam whistles. Glad you enjoyed the video and we thank you so much for joining with us today my friend.
@jenniferbutcher8393
Жыл бұрын
Nothing sings like a Shay!! And the way it echoes off the hills...😍 We've ridden behind these beauties several times, never gets old. I've been to Lima, and was disappointed that I couldn't really find anything related to the Shay works, just a sign. Thank you for giving me goosebumps with those whistle songs today!!
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Awesome comment Jennifer. You share my sentiments exactly on the Shays. I did not know that about Lima, you would thin for the great company they were that there would be something there about them. Next video out will be our climbing up the steep grades at Cass. Really appreciate your visiting with us today my friend. And, I do love that steam whistle sound better than any other one.
@mattkinnard6899
Жыл бұрын
The whistles of Cass are the best sounding of anywhere in the world. Can't say if it's the engineers, the mountains, the history, or a combination of all. It's amazing how much the place has changed for the better since I was a kid. More equipment operational, new track opening soon, and how well the spruce trees are returning to the mountain. And yet through all the changes the place has never lost its charm. I can't name any other RR where the crew is as friendly and doesn't mind visitors getting up close and personal with the equipment. Cass is genuine. Its history so deeply embedded that it never feels like some form of commercial enterprise. Rugged, the way it is supposed to be. I've been up the mountain in the rain a few times. Hearing a shay spin it's wheels on wet rail at a 13%grade is a nerve racking experience. Especially when you start sliding downhill.
@gravelydon7072
Жыл бұрын
I think dad and I could say we topped that. Try two Shays slipping on the run even before getting near to Bald Knob and sliding back down. They stopped to allow a Deer to get off the ROW and then had troubles getting started again. Took three tries to get moving on up the mountain. Fall of the year, dew on the track, and leaves on the rails make for slick conditions. But nothing beats the sound of those whistles in the mountains. Dave's train only had one Shay while normal runs back in the 70s- 90s up the mountain had two. But that was back before they relaid all the track and put down ballast.
@mattkinnard6899
Жыл бұрын
@@gravelydon7072 Gosh that would be interesting! A Cass double header is a bucket list item, and I've heard they have been frequent this year since 6 is in the shop.
@gravelydon7072
Жыл бұрын
@@mattkinnard6899 Back then WM # 6 wasn't allowed up the mountain. Too much fear that it would roll the rails over. Along came a Hurricane and the flooding took out the line to Durbin that it was used on. So now Cass was isolated. The decision was made to relay the track up the mountain and make the re-connection at Old Spruce to the WM tracks. Which actually at one time were owned by the GC&ER RR which was owned by the lumber company. Now the track from Durbin to Cass should be usable again. So 604 might someday get to run on the old C&O mainline.
@mattkinnard6899
Жыл бұрын
@@gravelydon7072 my understanding is that a grant from the state of WV was obtained to build a new boiler for 604.
@gravelydon7072
Жыл бұрын
@@mattkinnard6899 That would be nice. It is sad they never ran the ex US Army 2-8-0 there as it came out of a base I also moved equipment out of. And all the ALCo MRS-1s that were stored there. If there hadn't been a wreck that required the special FRA flat, an MRS-1 would have been moved out of that base to the local museum. It could not move on its own wheels in interchange as it had hollow axles. And I sure wasn't going to walk it the 1200 miles to get it here. CSX would overlook a number of things for movements but the hollow axles were not one of them. And unlike the ones at Cass, it was built by EMD. Which would have meant I would have had to dig up another manual as mine was for an ALCo built MRS-1.
@MarvUSA
Жыл бұрын
Those old steam whistles........don't get any better. Gotta Love it for sure !!
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
You're right about that MarvUSA. Shay whistle is my favorite of all steam whistles. Really appreciate your tuning in and watching today's home movie my friend.
@johndanaher6371
Жыл бұрын
I must say that whistle is the most beautiful sound I could hear. I recorded it so I can play it tomorrow on the NCR Rail Trail. My wife and I have been doing walks on it and we will cross the Mason/Dixon Line. Along this historical railbed rode our 16th President to Gettysburg in November of 1863 and, sadly in 1865 on his funeral train. Along the rail bed are many cast iron whistle posts and I've always wanted to have a steam whistle recording to use as we passed them. I think I'll catch #1309's whistle and add it to my phone as well. I think it'll sound really cool if I ever ride a bike on the trail. Thanks for sharing your vacation with us.
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Awesome John. Shay whistle is my favorite of all steam whistles. Will have videos on us riding behind 1309 coming out in a couple of weeks if you want to wait and use that sound, got lot's of whistle action on those videos from her. Very much appreciate your visiting with me today and watching my friend.
@mikep1085
Жыл бұрын
What an amazing and unique locomotive! The slip joint that they made in the driveshaft is ingenious... especially for that timeframe. Great video... hope to ride the Cass at some point!
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Yes it is amazing Mike. Incredible to me also the engineering to build this way back then. Hope you get down there, I give it a 100% worth the money. Really appreciate your visiting with us today and taking in the show my friend.
@dpeter6396
Жыл бұрын
That driver plays the whistle very well..... Sets my hair on end and sends a shiver through me. Thanks Dave!!
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
You are so right in that DPeter. Shay whistle is my favorite of all the steam whistles out there. Other's may disagree and like the deep throaty sounds, but I'm like you, Shay sound is awesome. Really appreciate your watching and writing in today my friend. Got another Cass ride video coming out next so hope you will enjoy it also.
@garybrown6897
Жыл бұрын
I really live the whistles on these old Shays. So much more enjoyable to listen to than today's horns. Another great video. Thanks for sharing on your vacation.
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
They are my favorite steam whistle sound Gary. That guy running the loco sure did a great job at making the whistle talk. Got some more coming for you in the next video. Really glad you enjoyed and we so appreciate your watching and writing in tonight my friend.
@garybrown6897
Жыл бұрын
Tyvm
@tomeasley5979
Жыл бұрын
Dave, AWESOME, AWESOME, AWESOME!!!!! Thanks so much.
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Tom, really glad you liked this one. Certainly do appreciate your watching and writing in with the very nice comment my friend. Always a pleasure to hear from you.
@tzadik36
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video: taking all your viewers along on this delightful trip.
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Your certainly welcome Robin. it was a great ride, next video out will be of our trip up the mountain. Always a pleasure to have you visit with me my friend. Thank You.
@2xKTfc
Жыл бұрын
Steam whistles and Shay geartrains and Heisler engines oh my! One of these times we visit my wife's family in the USA I'll have to visit the Cass Railroad. Such a unique fleet, I could watch the Shay gears all day. Thank you for this film! :)
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
You will not be sorry for riding this scenic RR 2xKTfc. it is an awesome ride. Next video out will be more of our ride. Really appreciate your visiting with us and watching my friend.
@garymessina1609
Жыл бұрын
They had one these locomotive at Eataville for years they ran into hard times and sold it off to another rail road museum thank you for having us along with you and the wife for a view of cass scenic railroad great video thank you
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Your certainly welcome Gary. Thank you so much for dropping by and taking in today's home movie my friend. got another video coming out next on climbing some steep grades at Cass, hope to see you there.
@mackfisher4487
Жыл бұрын
The mechanical engineering that went into that locomotive is incredible, my hats off to the maintenance personnel at that shop.
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Those guys at Cass take very good care of these locos, they are professionals. The design is amazing and man can they pull a steep grade. Really appreciate your visiting with us today and taking in the movie my friend.
@kevinbreckenridge6729
Жыл бұрын
Best whistle ever! And an amazing locomotive.
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Shays are awesome. Got another video coming out on the rest of our ride next. We had stopped for water part way up on a 9% grade. it started right up with zero wheel slip, that just amazed me it could do that.
@robertdaniels9023
Жыл бұрын
Gotta love the whistle of the old trains.
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
You're right about that Robert. Shay whistle is my favorite of all steam whistles. Really appreciate your tuning in and watching today's home movie my friend.
@lawrietaber657
Жыл бұрын
You guys certainly know how to enjoy yourselves thanks for the ride Dave.
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, very glad you enjoyed. We really appreciate your riding along with us today my friend. Cass is awesome.
@IHVRRNotBad
Жыл бұрын
Love this,Cass is definitely on my bucket list. 2023 may be the year. Thanks so much for sharing......Wilmer
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
You will not regret your visit there Wilmer, take the Bald Knob run, not the short run to Whitigers Station when you go. Worth every penny of your ticket price. Got another Cass video coming out next. Very much appreciate your watching and writing in today my friend.
@melchristian8876
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tour beautiful countryside thank you very much have a wonderful vacation 👍👍👍👍
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Your very welcome Mel. Thank you so much for stopping by and taking in tonight's home movie. Always a pleasure to hear from you my friend.
@trenamerritt5344
Жыл бұрын
LOVE the train whistle! First time I've heard one like that. What my dad once said about trains, was you get speed or you get haul power. And for hills and haul, slow and steady wins it. I do miss my dad. Idk where he picked things up. But he was speaking about a Shea, that it was a different set up for the drive, and that it was fascinating to see. Now I finally, after soo many years, get to see why! LOVE. IT. Thanks for taking us along.
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Yep Trena it is a delightful sound, my favorite of all the steam whistles. Your dad would have enjoyed this video and going there. Your dad was certainly right about the choices you get on steam. Really appreciate the great comment and for watching my friend.
@christopherleenknecht920
Жыл бұрын
Just love that whistle ❤️👍👍🚂
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Yep Christopher, that is a most delightful sound. Shay whistle is my favorite steam whistle. Very much appreciate your watching and writing in today my friend.
@johncloar1692
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave for takin me a long. Nice to see the old loco running.
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Your welcome John, it was a great ride and a great day, what a wonderful place to visit. Cass takes really good care of their locos here. Very much appreciate your watching and writing in today my friend.
@uwemichaeljohn9878
Жыл бұрын
Morning Dave, you have right i love this Video! As i hear the Pipe of the Shay i became Ghoosebombs. She is so beautiful and the Pipsound are very special.
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
You're right about that Uwe Michael John. Shay whistle is my favorite of all steam whistles. Really appreciate your tuning in and watching today's home movie my friend.
@AgentMulder1805
Жыл бұрын
What a unique drive system on those Shay's! Great catch, Dave. Thanks, mate! 👍😎👍
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
It certainly is, amazing the engineering that it took to build that in the 1880's. They sure can pull a grade. Glad you enjoyed and we certainly appreciate your watching today's home movie my friend.
@russelltrupia4479
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave for sharing and taking us along. Awesome job👍👍
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Your certainly welcome Russell. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and write in today my friend.
@jamesmclaughlin8909
Жыл бұрын
Hi Dave, great video! The Shay is a beauty, wonderful they're keeping her alive! Stay safe!
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much James, so glad you enjoyed. We certainly appreciate your checking out the home movie today my friend. They do a superb job at keeping these running here.
@declanmoran1894
Жыл бұрын
What an awesome sound echoing down that valley. Cool stuff 👍👍👍
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
It certainly is declan. Shay steam whistle is my favorite of all steam whistle sounds. Delightful Really appreciate your tuning in and watching the home movie today my friend.
@Eddy63
Жыл бұрын
Great vid Dave ... That Shay whistle was awesome ... What a fun vacation spot ... Thx ...
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Eddy. Shay whistle is my favorite of all the steam whistle sounds. Got another video on the ride coming out next so hope you will enjoy it also. Really appreciate your checking out the show today my friend.
@gmsoptions
Жыл бұрын
Wow, love it. I rode on a Pacific type back around 1980 from Atlanta to Chattanooga. My kid, who were very young remember it fondly.😀
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed. We really appreciate your taking the time to watch and write in today gmsoptions.
@derrickanderson4932
Жыл бұрын
really love the whistles.
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
The steam whistle on the Shay is my favorite Derrick. Half of the romanticism of steam trains were their whistle sounds. Always is a pleasure to have you join in with us and write in my friend.
@youknowme8578
Жыл бұрын
Great train ride, thanks for taking us along.👍
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Thanks You know me, very glad you enjoyed. We really appreciate your dropping by and watching my friend.
@johnnycee5179
Жыл бұрын
I wondered why these were different than the other loco's, now I know, thanks Dave.
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Your very welcome Johnny, they are a very unique design, but man can they climb a steep grade, very impressive but slow.
@Baron3D
Жыл бұрын
This was extra awesome. Thanks.
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Very glad you enjoyed Baron3D. Got another Cass video coming out next on our ride up the mountain. Hope you will watch it also. Really appreciate the nice comment and for visiting with us my friend.
@GMCGUY-
Жыл бұрын
Another awesome video Dave I look forward on you uploading your videos all the time so don't stop doing it anytime soon please I enjoy these very much ❤️ That's railroading 😎
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the very kind words GMCGUY. We really appreciate your great comments and support of the channel my friend. No end in sight for video production, so you can sleep well tonight.... :-)
@tomedgar4375
Жыл бұрын
Love the steam whistle!
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
it's my favorite of all the steam whistles out there. Engineer can really make her talk to!
@StormySkyRailProductions
Жыл бұрын
Wow what a beautiful locomotive! Thanks for taking us for a ride too Dave! Jenny
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
It is an amazing engine for sure Jenny, field trip in order for you guys on this one? it certainly is worth the visit. Always a pleasure to have you join in with us and watch my friend.
@StormySkyRailProductions
Жыл бұрын
@@ccrx6700 it's definitely on my list!
@Jonathan-go8ug
Жыл бұрын
Looking forward to the rest of the vacation series! 1309 is quite the locomotive, was there for its first photo charter and then behind it for a fall leaf trip. So glad that it was finally restored after all the setbacks and delays, kudos to WMSR for sticking with it. As others have said, Cass is a place like no other, the sights, the sounds, the history. So lucky that it and the locomotives and rolling stock survives today. Unaware of the 13%-15% grades, I had heard 11% max, but it’s even steeper than I thought. And the pic of your son on the open top car was so awesome. We tried to ride that one when we’d take our many family trips to Cass when I was a kid kid, always such fond memories. Hopefully big 6 will return to the high rails next year, quite a size difference between it and the other shays. Cass also had the largest Shay that ever existed, it was the companion to big 6 (6 was built from its plans) and converted to a 4 truck Shay at Cass with Lima’s help (sadly scrapped in the 50’s). The milk car still has the tanks I believe and an idea was to use it for water for longer excursions, though the connector rail from Cass to Elkins is graded for diesels (though big 6 has been to Elkins for a photo charter). Moore Keppel climax #3 was the former Durbin rocket power, I believe it is under a tarp there along the siding. Hopefully it will be restored sometime too and Climax 9 and Climax 3 can be reunited.
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the very informative comment Jonathan. Awesome info! Gonna have videos on riding behind 1309 out soon, it was great. Cass is great. Really appreciate your visiting with us and for taking the time to write in my friend.
@jeffpiatt3879
Жыл бұрын
Another great video! Never heard of a "Shay" before. Thanks!
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Very glad you enjoyed Jeff. We certainly appreciate your dropping by and watching my friend.
@jimjohnston7688
Жыл бұрын
Very nice video Dave. loved that whistle. A very close friend of mine chartered a caboose (I believe it was on the Case) that took them out somewhere on the line and dropped the caboose on a siding and picked them up the next day. He really enjoyed that trip.
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Jim for the very nice comment. I've heard of that trip before, not sure where it's at tho where they drop you off for a night in a caboose. That would be fun. Really appreciate your taking the time today to watch and write in my friend.
@mustralineabsorbine5082
Жыл бұрын
That was a great video! The who of the steam whistle is magnificent. Thank you for taking the time to show this. :)
@leeklemetti1887
Жыл бұрын
Whistle: WOO!
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much mustraline for the very nice comment. That whistle sound is my favorite of all steam whistles. Very much appreciate your visiting with me and for writing in my friend.
@ms1914
Жыл бұрын
I remember when I was a kid, my grandpa had some memorabilia from Cass, he had various train items and pictures. I always wanted to go there! I was born in Charleston and we lived near Gauley Bridge so I saw trains go right by our house, within a few feet actually, almost every day. Great videos ! Just subscribed!
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Thank you ms1914 and welcome to our community, we are glad to have you with us and hope you will continue to enjoy. Here is an introduction video to get you a feel for what all we do here at the Railroad and a bit about our mine: kzitem.info/news/bejne/0IWrzWSwbGZiZG0 Lot's of cool RR videos on our home page if you would sometime care to check any of them out. kzitem.info
@bengone3349
Жыл бұрын
Great sight and sound!
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Really glad you enjoyed the show Ben. Thank you so much for stopping by and watching my good man.
@geraldblackburn4883
Жыл бұрын
Love all the Belching from the Engine, feeding all the plants so we get to breathe Oxygen !
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Really appreciate your visiting with me tonight my friend. Smoke out of those Shay stacks is really cool to watch!
@geraldblackburn4883
Жыл бұрын
Good bit of history !
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
It sure is Gerald, so much history with this RR. Wish I had time to share more.
@johnnycee5179
Жыл бұрын
Agreed, I love the sound of steam whistle
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Great, gonna have a video out sometime this spring that is all about the steam whistle sounds of WV.
@laurincavender5412
Жыл бұрын
I love that sound. Takes me back to when I was but 3 or 4 y o .
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
It certainly is a delightful sound Laurin. Glad you enjoyed today's home movie and we certainly appreciate your visiting with us my friend.
@JeffRyman69
Жыл бұрын
Cass railroad is a great place. Hope to go there some day. I would give this video two thumbs up if I could.
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Jeff, glad you enjoyed. Cass is a great ride, you will see more of the ride in the next video coming out. If you get the opportunity, then go there, it is well worth the money. Really appreciate your visiting with me today and watching my friend.
@jerryhoschouer5131
Жыл бұрын
What a journey and thank you for the ride along. Don’t get to see many steam trains but we have steam powers of the past and Darke County steam thrashers in western Ohio . Steam tractors. Greenville Ohio come visit us sometime.
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Steam locos, steam traction engines, I love them all Jerry. Really appreciate your checking out the home movie today my friend. Last year on our visit to Holmes County, Ohio we stopped at the Doughty Valley Steam Show in Charm. If you haven't seen that video then you may enjoy it. Was a great show. kzitem.info/news/bejne/kniuqoVvcaGomag
@redauwg911
Жыл бұрын
thank you Dave that was a great video
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Your certainly welcome redauwg911. So glad to hear you enjoyed and we certainly do appreciate your watching and writing in my friend.
@PlanetMojo
Жыл бұрын
13º to 15º grade! There are 15 percent grades around here on our roads, but those are closed in the winter because they are so dangerous! I can't imagine a train going up something that steep! Awesome locomotives and rolling stock, thanks for taking us along Dave 😊
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Wow! 15%! We did travel on some 9% grades on our trip to WV, but I can't imagine 15. Really appreciate your checking the video out today my friend. Watching Manhole Culvert Pipe video as we speak.
@PlanetMojo
Жыл бұрын
@@ccrx6700 From our house down to the bottom of the hill is a 11. Most are between 8 and 12, and 15 is the steepest I've seen in this area. When we drove through the mountains to South Carolina during the pandemic, we were amazed at how gradual the grades are. Some of the roads here have you feeling like your car is going to tip over backwards!
@royireland1127
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Your very welcome Roy. Thank you so much for tuning in and checking out the show today my friend.
@danielramsey1959
Жыл бұрын
What a spooky mournful wale!
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
it actually is my favorite steam whistle sound Daniel. I know many others would find different, but for me it's tops. Really appreciate your stopping by and checking out the video tonight my friend.
@flyingvillager1472
Жыл бұрын
I was in Cass just a few weeks ago. If you get the chance to go and haven't been take that chance it is absolutely stunning going up the mountain. And if you're worried about price being too much it's worth every single cent, without a doubt.
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
I certainly could not agree with you more Flying Villager. Ride and sights are worth every cent. Thanks so much for taking the time to watch and write in today my friend.
@kevinbreckenridge6729
Жыл бұрын
That whistle would be a great ringtone or alarm.
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
it sure would Kevin! It is my favorite steam whistle. Really appreciate your stopping by and watching the video my friend.
@paulsmith5398
Жыл бұрын
Awwwwwwwww, yeahhhhhhhhhhh!, that engineer sure knows how to play that whistle!............and that echo!, way, way beyond awesome!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️👍👍👍👍😀😀😀😀❗❗You should ask if Cumberland could borrow it for a week or two!!
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Guessing you kinda liked the video tonight Paul? LOL That guy sure could make that whistle talk. Shay whistle my favorite, although I know many others may disagree, but that's okay. I love the PRR but their Banshee whistles, that sound leaves me something to be desired. Got another vid coming out on our ride for you. Always a pleasure to have you visit with me my friend. I agree, we need steam on Cumberland, now how awesome would that be.
@paulsmith5398
Жыл бұрын
@@ccrx6700 yes!, i definitely enjoyed the presentation! That Shay whistle would be a great replacement for those PRR banshees, no doubt about it! There are others that i like also, the Reading Hooter (on 2102), would be tied with the Shay whistle in my book. Yes, it would be cool to see steam on the Cumberland, but a connecting line to the nearest major road would be necessary. My cat is curled up next to me, acting silly as well, i think he might be a little jealous, because my new lady friend takes care of a bunch of cats! 😾❗
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
@@paulsmith5398 👍😊
@kencarp57
Жыл бұрын
Steam whistles are what they play for music in HEAVEN! ❤❤❤
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
I can believe that North Georgia Hawg. Shay is my favorite steam whistle sound. Glad you enjoyed and we certainly appreciate your tuning in and watching the show today my friend.
@beverlymichael5830
Жыл бұрын
What a great train ride. Thanks for the history of the locomotives and for letting me ride along.
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed Beverly. Next video out will be our ride up the mountain, so hope to see you there also. Always a pleasure to have you visit with me my friend.
@kennethmcclure29
Жыл бұрын
Sir makes the heart go boom boom! Thanx for the look see! Ken from gpt ms
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Awesome comment Ken! Really glad you enjoyed. Always a pleasure to have you visit with me and write in my friend.
@ericcoffedgp40
Жыл бұрын
Man, they have some beautiful equipment there! Awesome stuff Dave!
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Really glad you enjoyed Eric. Would be a great honeymoon trip for you and JD lady.... :-) Our first trip there we were celebrating our wedding anniversary, stayed at one of the logging town houses there. Don't remember much about it other than all the houses were white, and it was a good night, but we were a lot younger back then.... LOL Always a pleasure to have you visit with us my friend.
@ericcoffedgp40
Жыл бұрын
@@ccrx6700 You bet it would be! I'm always glad to come along! 🙂
@dorothycole8611
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful! Made my day! Beautiful scenery, loved seeing the old locomotive, and there is just nothing like that mournful whistle sound echoing through those old West Virginia hills. Thank you.
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Very glad you enjoyed and had a good time with us. We certainly appreciate your nice comment and for watching today.
@jonvanhouten8369
Жыл бұрын
Very impressive, got a chance to see Big Boy 4014 about years or so ago, came thru Wisconsin, that unit was unbelievable to see in person. Really enjoy your videos, and your knowledge and enthusiasm.
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Oh my I imagine it would be under steam. We saw the one at Steam Town on static display, but never one under steam, good for you Jon! Glad you are enjoying the home movies and we Thank you for visiting with us to check out the video my friend.
@jefftoft5568
Жыл бұрын
Love it Dave, excellent video
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Great Jeff! So glad you enjoyed. We certainly appreciate your tuning in and watching today's home movie my friend.
@TriGogglin
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely love Cass, great loco walk around. The shay was beautiful and nothing like it's whistle any where. Great coverage Dave, can't wait tor part 2 now... so glad you 2 had a great day...
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Pappy for the awesome comment. That is my favorite whistle sound and this guy could really make it talk. 1309 was deep and throaty and exuded power, but the Shay was beautiful, at least in my opinion. Always a pleasure to have you visit with us my good friend.
@kleetus92
Жыл бұрын
I haven't been there in a while, but I've been going there since something like 1978 or so. Back in the early 2000's my dad and I took a car load of brass and bronze castings from Vandergrift PA down to Cass as they were rebuilding #9 Climax. Saved them a couple hundred in shipping costs, and got to ride up in the cab of #7 and #11 shay. It was a good day! I really need to make another trip now that they aren't land locked anymore!
@tomharrington1393
Жыл бұрын
Awesome whistle Dave. 🚂🚂🚂
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
It is my favorite steam whistle Tom. Really appreciate your visiting with us and writing in my friend.
@waynegarrison2481
11 ай бұрын
I worked for DNR West Virginia for 13 years..rode Cass Many times.
@ccrx6700
11 ай бұрын
That is a great ride Wayne, track crew got their work cut out for them on those steep grades! Very much appreciate your taking the time to watch the video and write in my friend.
@wtfbuddy1
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Dave. Cheers Pete
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Your welcome Pete. Thank you so much for dropping by and taking in today's home movie my friend.
@wtfbuddy1
Жыл бұрын
@@ccrx6700 You are more than welcome, your passion of the rails puts a smile on my face and keeps my mind concentrating good thoughts and memories.
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
@@wtfbuddy1 👍😊
@valeriebassett3107
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Mr. Dave! The shay locomotive is my favorite trains. 😍
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Your welcome Valerie. Glad you like the Shays, they are awesome. Got another video of them coming out next on climbing some steep grades. Always good to hear from you my friend.
@richardaustin2640
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful sights and sounds Dave! Only thing missing this end was the smell 🙂 Sure there's plenty more to come.
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Richard, very glad you enjoyed. I'm working on developing a "scratch and sniff" video as we speak.... LOL Appreciate your checking out the show today my friend.
@stephens5093
4 ай бұрын
When I was there I spotted some 1905 Cambria Iron Co 100RB rails at the main depot. Also saw some 1920s tie plates from Wheeling Steel & Weirton Steel.
@ccrx6700
4 ай бұрын
Nice Stephen, wish I had found those, I love old rail. Thank you very much for taking the time to check out the video and may you have a very good day my friend.
@wilburroth5150
Жыл бұрын
I absolutely loved it! Can`t get enough of those steam whistles.👍👍❤❤
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Wow Wilbur that's really great to hear. So glad you enjoyed. Got another one on Cass coming out. That guy running the engine could sure make that whistle talk. It's my favorite whistle sound. Always a pleasure to have you join in with us and watch my friend.
@waynegarrison2481
Жыл бұрын
Have been on it many times. Worked for West Virginia DNR for 13 years.was Moyer lumber mills back in the day
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful Wayne. What a superb ride Cass is. Worth every penny we paid for tickets. Very much appreciate your watching and writing in today my friend.
@johncipolla8335
Жыл бұрын
Any day with you is a good day. That whistle is music to my ears. Like hearing a WW2 R2800 Vought Corsair Engine
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Thank you John for the very kind words, so glad you are having a good time with us. Lot's of different sounding steam whistles out there, but this is probably my favorite one. Really appreciate your visiting with me and taking in the show my friend.
@johncipolla8335
Жыл бұрын
@@ccrx6700 I just got done with the Air show in Texas. Those Radial engines are something else
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
@@johncipolla8335 😊👍
@georgew.5639
Жыл бұрын
I too rode behind the number 2 Shay locomotive. 🚂😊
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
She just keeps on climbing grade. They do a remarkable job of maintaining those Shays. Really appreciate your tuning in and watching the video today my friend. Hope you will watch next video of our ride up the mountain.
@commonsense1907
4 ай бұрын
Awesome video! There is a Climax locomotive at Clark's Trading Post in NH. I went on the train ride there. Great ride, and even more so seeing the locomotive!
@ccrx6700
4 ай бұрын
Cool! they are pretty neat engines commonsense. They had one here at nearby Durbin it was under steam when I visited but was just sitting there. These Shay's are incredible how they can climb a grade.
@keithklein4538
Жыл бұрын
Hi Dave, Great video. But one small niggle. Lima made some magnificent large locomotives, including the NicklePlate berkshires and Wheeling articulateds. Those Berks used to run down the hill from my parents house in northern Ohio. Great memories. Thanks.
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Keith, glad you enjoyed. You are right about that. I had forgotten about the Berkshires and the Allegheny locos they made. Both of those were very fine engines, very well made and ran well. Appreciate your reminding me and for watching today my friend. We saw the Allegheny at B&O Museum in 2019, it is awesome and kept under roof.
@lowercherty
Жыл бұрын
Seeing a Shay operating in person someday is on my bucket list.
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
If you can make it there, it's worth every penny of admission. Great ride. They are amazing locomotives. Very much appreciate your checking out the home movie today my friend.
@ejharrop1416
Жыл бұрын
Love it, nothing better than hearing whistle in the valley. Great video and will look forward to the next chapter. Cheers
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Really glad you liked the show today EJ. We certainly appreciate your tuning in and watching my friend. next video out will be our ride up the mountain.
@Santafefrank
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Your welcome Frank. Really appreciate your tuning in and watching the show my friend.
@dezertraider
Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU DAVID,,THAT SHAY DRIVE IS AMAZING!HAVE FUN....SAFE TRAVELS,,,,,BTW ,STILL NO COAL IN MAINE!
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Your welcome Ralph, glad you enjoyed. I just learned this: our neighbor mine, Baily, was approached a few months ago by a UK broker who told Baily, UK would pay $600 a ton to have them ship coal over there. Baily went to their domestic customers and told them, they would actually pay the customers $50 a ton if they didn't buy it so they could ship the coal to UK!!! I haven't heard if any customers have agreed or not tho. We have a wood pellet manufacturer 4 miles from our house, their pellet inventory is the lowest going into a winter I have ever seen it. Seems like pellet stove owners are switching from coal to wood. We have had a wood pellet stove for over 20 years and while it doesn't put out the heat a coal stove does, it still does a decent job.
@dezertraider
Жыл бұрын
@@ccrx6700 WOW,THANK YOU,,ITS CRAZY THEY CLOSED THE MINES IN THE UK YEARS AGO AND PUT HUNDREDS OUT OF WORK...STAY WELL
@dezertraider
Жыл бұрын
@@ccrx6700 WOW,JUST FOUND A BAILEY COAL MINE YT VIDEO..WOW,THANK YOU ALL THAT DIG COAL..
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
@@dezertraider you got that right. Thank you margaret thatcher who created this coal shortage cause she got upset when the UK miners went on strike. Now we paying for her stupidity.
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
@@dezertraider baily is doing big things. They just bought a block of coal from us. Also they are in the works of building a zero emissions electric generation power plant which will use coal fines in slurry ponds for fuel and pump emissions underground into storage areas in their mine. All DEP approved.
@artillerest43rdva7
Жыл бұрын
what is unique you can tell who is sounding the whistle they have a unique hand in how they sound the whistle duration , and inflection between. when the CSX crews come in on site there are 2 grade crossings you can tell the difference between the crews, it is so neat hearing the difference. great video thanks for sharing
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
It is a delightful sound for sure Barry. My favorite steam whistle sound. Yes sir, engineers have their own unique ways of sounding horns and whistles, pretty awesome stuff. Really appreciate your dropping by and watching my friend.
@hodges-hg6ck
Жыл бұрын
This is a great place to visit
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
it certainly is hodges4770. Long way to drive to get there, but worth it. Cass is one of the best scenic roads out there. Really want to thank you for taking the time to watch and write in tonight my friend.
@hodges-hg6ck
Жыл бұрын
@@ccrx6700 I am out of Ohio and it is not a bad trip I grew up in WV next to the C and O RR and would go to cass almost every year when I was a kid. Cass started my love of trains.
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
@@hodges-hg6ck 😊👍
@billmoran3812
Жыл бұрын
Love the sound of the whistle echoing off the hills! Never been to the Cass, have to go up there some day.
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
it is a beautiful sound Bill. A big part of the romanticism of steam was their whistle sounds. Cass is a wonderful ride, you would enjoy it. Worth every penny of admission price. if you want to go in the fall to see the leaves, book a year or so in advance, they sell out quick.. Next video out more of our Cass ride up some pretty steep grades. You will appreciate this: They stopped for water part way up on a 9% grade. When they started out, zero wheel slip, that blew me away! kzitem.infoAy_gzeXAMWc
@patricksrenaski3619
Жыл бұрын
@@ccrx6700 Thank you for sharing this clip! It blew me away, too! The bucket list is a bit longer now.
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
@@patricksrenaski3619 😊👍
@Hyrev1
Жыл бұрын
That whistle is like none other!..AWESOME! Thanks for showing the Shay up close. Very interesting seeing the gear drive. Looking forward to the next installment! Fantastic video Dave! 👍👍
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Yes Jim it is. That's my favorite steam whistle, such a delightful sound. Really appreciate your watching and for the very nice comment my friend.
@osvaldorivera2269
Жыл бұрын
Wow nice 👍
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Osvaldo. Glad you enjoyed. We very much appreciate your joining with us and taking in tonight's home movie my friend.
@mikejackman4416
Жыл бұрын
Great footage Dave
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Mike for the very nice comment. Glad you enjoyed. Got another Cass coming out on our ride up the mountain. Really appreciate your visiting with us today my friend.
@cedarcam
Жыл бұрын
Love that whistle too Dave Thanks for showing the Shay close up details. I like how the drive shafts work on these with them having to power trucks that turn a really neat solution. I doubt I will get to see one in real but know a guy who builds logging layouts and he runs them at shows. Those cranks must of been really flying at 18mph bet that was a sight. In the war some locos were built for us by Lima and one is not far from where I am. It has that same whistle.
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
For sure cedarcam, that whistle sound is my favorite of all steam whistles. It is delightful. Please when you get a chance do a video of your Lima. I would love to see that! If you already have one, send me the link. And, if you do make a future video of it and you don't hear from me, please let me know because You Tube does not always send me notifications of new videos out even tho I have the get notified bell hit, that happens on several of the channels I'm subbed to. Always is a pleasure to have you visit and write in my friend.
@cedarcam
Жыл бұрын
@@ccrx6700 If the Lima is running next time I go I will try and get some more if it. Here are a couple of bits showing it First at the end of the line. and the other when we visited the depot. If you watch the first one from the start ignore the warning at the beginning. KZitem got fine a huge amount over COPPA regulations and instead of sorting their mess blamed the video uploaders. Now I just added a note in my description instead. kzitem.info/news/bejne/1YOqqo5pgYVjgo4 at 22:48 kzitem.info/news/bejne/l6GZzXmfj2N3qHY at 54:22. Like you I do not always get a note or email when someone posts, another thing youtube never seem to get sorted.
@ronhelman3985
Жыл бұрын
Dave what an awesome video, love the whistle!!!!! Thanks for sharing my friend!!!!
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Ron, so very glad you enjoyed it. Shay whistle is my favorite of all steam whistles. Very much appreciate your great comment and for watching today my friend.
@michaelpass2176
Жыл бұрын
I like that horn, better than the ones nowadays days.
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
It's one of the best sounding steam whistles out there, at least in my opinion, I'm sure others may disagree with that, but even still, what's not to love about that sound.
@morse2795
Жыл бұрын
Very cool video Dave thanks for sharing it with us. I sure like listening to all of your knowledge on these locomotives and train-related stuff. I'm always looking forward to another one of your videos.
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Awesome comment William. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and write in today. We do appreciate all your wonderful support of the channel my friend.
@lewistodd9242
Жыл бұрын
What a great video Dave. I really do love the sound of the train whistle. It reminds me of my grandfather and his collection of train sounds on old vinyl records. Have a great day my friend.
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Lewis. Glad you enjoyed. Train sounds on record, wondering if those were produced by Bradley Miller? He did some awesome work capturing the sounds of steam on the Southern Pacific. I am good friends with his brother who sent me all of Brad's recordings. I will be most interested to know if those recordings your grandfather has were done by him. His brother Bob worked for SP for awhile as a brakeman. Please try to find out if you can if Brad made those or not and let me know, Bob would be very interested to find that out.
@mikefochtman7164
Жыл бұрын
I think another thing about the Shay is they can take tighter curves than conventional locos. No long connecting rods that required the drivers to be held in a straight line. Each truck can turn a bit, accommodating some really tight turns. In norther Michigan were I grew up, logging was a huge industry and they would actually do some track in sections and just lay them anywhere. Long enough to get the timber out and then move the tracks and move on.
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
I think you're right in that Mike. We encountered some pretty sharp curves going up the mountain, obviously I have no way of knowing how sharp, was guessing on a few of them. I can believe you on the track panels, lay them down, move them when ready, good idea. Really appreciate your stopping by and watching the home movie today my friend.
@mickeyrourke2066
Жыл бұрын
Nice.Greetings from Italy.
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Mickey, glad you enjoyed. We do appreciate your coming all the way from Italy to watch my good neighbor.
@damonhill6824
Жыл бұрын
Sounds of those whistles! I'm goose-bumpy all over...happens every time I hear them. Got lots of geared locos out here in the PNW, practically every type ever made.
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Shay whistle is my favorite of all steam whistles Damon. Really appreciate your tuning in and watching today's home movie my friend.
@clineshaunt
Жыл бұрын
I always found that geared set up pretty interesting.
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Yes it is, no speed demon but man can it climb a steep grade. Very much appreciate your taking the time to watch and write in my friend.
@paulbush7095
Жыл бұрын
Great picture of you and your boy Dave! You are in great shape now but you looked like you could’ve handled just about anything or anybody back then man!
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul for the very nice comment. Glad you enjoyed. Used to bale hay which kept me in pretty good shape, but that was 25 years ago.... Really appreciate your watching and writing in today my friend.
@rickcooper6817
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave, that ride never gets old. I hope to make the trip again one of these days.
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Really glad you got to ride it Rick. Nothing bad about that trip. Got another one coming out on more of the ride. Always great to have you pay me a visit and watch my friend.
@paulbergen9114
Жыл бұрын
There is just something special about a whistle calling you Trackside like no diesel horn could ever do. Somehow I can't envision a shay race thinking that all those flailing revolving parts could suddenly come flying off. Just looking at one they were rugged and did their job well however I just can't picture one being built in 1945 they must have really had to dust off the blueprints. To think that it helped win the war. Glad you had good weather to enjoy the sights and sounds of a lifestyle well preserved
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
Take that first sentence Paul and frame it! How totally right you are! Shay whistle is by far my favorite steam whistle sound. I know other's may disagree and like the deeper throaty sounds of big locos, but that's okay. Either way, half of the romanticism of steam trains were their whistle sounds. Was a great ride and next video out will be more of our ride up the steep grades. Really appreciate your very nice comment and for watching today my friend.
@gunsaway1
Жыл бұрын
Nice visit
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
It is a great ride gunsaway1. Glad you enjoyed and we certainly appreciate your dropping by today and watching my friend.
@GeneMichaelMeredith
Жыл бұрын
I rode one similar in Kane PA. It crossed the highest wooden and metal rail road bridge in the country I was 12 y.o. but a tornado came through which was really rare in the mountains.....and blew it over.....now there is just a pile of twisted metal and wood and now they have a part of the bridge with a glass bottom you can walk out where the train used to go and stand on a glass floor and look 300 ft down it's really cool. Ty sir for bringing back such fond memories from my childhood. Ty so much
@mattkinnard6899
Жыл бұрын
Ah the Kinzua viaduct! I was there this summer!
@GeneMichaelMeredith
Жыл бұрын
Yessssss!
@ccrx6700
Жыл бұрын
We visited the Kinzu bridge way back when I was a kid Michael, don't remember much about it other than standing on the end of the bridge. I sure don't think they had a glass floor back then, trip was probably in the early 1960's. Thanks for writing in and for watching the video today my friend.
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