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Nickel Plate 765: a summer highlight

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by mike1522, Oct 30, 2011.

  1. mike1522

    mike1522 Long Time Member Friend

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    This is July of this year. Nickel Plate 765 created a buzz at Train Festival 2011 pulling its first high speed trips in over a decade. Here is some great action of this 2-8-4 Berkshire running at fast speeds for the first time since 1993.

    Pardon the Diesels. Most of our Mainline steam locomotives these days have a mainline Certification that require use of at least one. This train was packed and like anyone these days We aren't taking chances with the health of our locomotives.

    Here She is!
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPXQInrP77w&feature=related
     
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    Martin Perry Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator Friend

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    Superb machine - probably one of the finest steam loco designs anywhere.
     
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    Great shots those.
     
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    I'm a fan of this engine. She is a 1944 product of the Lima Locomotive Works which I and many others consider to be the best builders and designer here in the States. The Berks as they were known are considered to be their best. 6 examples are still with us in Preservation today.
    A link http://fortwaynerailroad.org/
     
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    Those and the other videos have made my week...........again many thanks for posting them......just one thing..............more please..........
     
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