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Post by Adam on Mar 11, 2020 20:23:27 GMT
I was thinking about how far behind I am on my list of real trains that I want to see in my life. I have been to some train museums and have seen some nice trains, but some of the ones I really want to see are still TBD. 1. UP 4014 Big Boy 2. SP 4449 (it lives in Oregon at orhf.org/)What is on your list? |
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Post by JKP on Mar 11, 2020 23:46:54 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2020 1:17:09 GMT
We have only been to Strasburg so far. Planning to stop in Scranton when the Big Boy is back on display. The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village are a must see as well. Same with the B&O Museum. Oh yes, like Adam, SP X4449.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 14, 2020 13:46:27 GMT
Engines I can scratch off my bucket list and others I want to see. Seen: 1. NKP 765 2. NS 611 3. All the engines on the Valley RR in CT. 3025, 97, 40 4. CN 7470 on the Conway scenic 5. Both Canadian engines at Steamtown and all the ones on display 6. All the engines at the Pennsy RR museum in Strasburg 7. All the operational steamers in the strasburg RR
Engines on my bucket list: 1. B&M 3713 when operational at Steamtown 2. T1 2100 when operational 3. UP BB 4014 4. UP 844 5. Main Central 470 when operational 6. All the surviving NYC steam engines I'm sure I missed a few but this is a start. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 14, 2020 20:22:19 GMT
That's a pretty good start Gary. Since I've only been to Strasburg I'll have to add every Train Museum to my list. See you in about 10 years!!!
Gary.
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Post by kstrains on Mar 21, 2020 16:39:15 GMT
Milwaukee Road 261 is the next engine I like to take excursion behind.
N&W 611. I have seen this engine in the Spencer Shops being worked on but I have seen it in operation.
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Post by Adam on Mar 21, 2020 18:02:03 GMT
Some worthy road trips on these lists for sure. Hope we can resume normal life soon so that we can realize these dreams.
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Post by laz57 on Mar 25, 2020 21:18:45 GMT
My trip we are planning when WIFE retires is on the Rocky Mountaineer probably for a three day ride through the Canadian Rockies.
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Post by Adam on Mar 26, 2020 0:55:53 GMT
My trip we are planning when WIFE retires is on the Rocky Mountaineer probably for a three day ride through the Canadian Rockies.
I’ve been eyeing that trip as well. It really looks like a beautiful train trip. I’d be interested in your experience if you to go. |
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Post by Country Joe on Mar 31, 2020 13:21:20 GMT
My trip we are planning when WIFE retires is on the Rocky Mountaineer probably for a three day ride through the Canadian Rockies.
I’ve been eyeing that trip as well. It really looks like a beautiful train trip. I’d be interested in your experience if you to go. My wife and I have also talked about doing this. It's kind of expensive but I think it would be a once in a lifetime experience and worth the cost.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2020 9:44:35 GMT
Joe, you and your wife could take the CANADIAN from Toronto to Vancouver or vice versa. A friend of mine and his wife did this a couple of years ago and they thoroughly enjoyed their trip. Via also has great sales on this excursion. Something to ponder. www.viarail.caGary. |
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Post by Country Joe on Apr 1, 2020 13:08:44 GMT
Joe, you and your wife could take the CANADIAN from Toronto to Vancouver or vice versa. A friend of mine and his wife did this a couple of years ago and they thoroughly enjoyed their trip. Via also has great sales on this excursion. Something to ponder. www.viarail.caGary. Thanks for the link, Gary. I am going to spend some time researching this. 👍
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Post by Traindiesel! on Apr 2, 2020 3:07:42 GMT
My bucket list of steam power I haven't seen yet includes:
Southern Pacific 4449
Union Pacific 844
Santa Fe 3751 (I really want to see this come down the Southern California coast)
Union Pacific Challenger 3985
Milwaukee Road 261
And there are several museums in Southern California that I need to visit.
I had the chance to chase the #4014 Big Boy from Victorville to Barstow, California back in October right before York. I haven't even looked at the video yet, the sun was so bright I could barely see into the viewfinder. I'm not sure how focused or centered the video is.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2020 22:06:22 GMT
I would like to see the NS special painted engines like the 4000 and 4001 diesel engines. and the others. I like diesel engines more than steam.Yeah i'm crazy for saying this.  |
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Post by Adam on Apr 28, 2020 22:27:56 GMT
I would like to see the NS special painted engines like the 4000 and 4001 diesel engines. and the others. I like diesel engines more than steam.Yeah i'm crazy for saying this. Thanks OK Rick. You can still hang with us! |
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