Re: NNG: Southern Steam In The Spring [4K]

Greg Scholl Wrote:
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> I see nobody commented on your video. Tough crowd
> here sometimes Mike. I was down there in October
> for a Summerville trip with 4501. I see you did
> one of the $50.00 cab rides with 630. I think the
> 2-8-0 is more impressive on a train as it has to
> work a little harder. We wanted to do the local,
> but the 4501 trips took priority. The track next
> to the train that drops down is the Chattanooga
> Belt Railway that they take to go off-line from
> TVRM trackage. Looks like you had a good time.
> For those not into SG steam that much, the two
> Southern RWY steam engines are nice looking, and
> have a place to run on a 50-mile line.
> Check out their website for schedule of trips.
> Greg

Ha! That's because they're all stuck in narrow gauge land and I'm the outsider posting standard gauge stuff because frankly there isn't much narrow gauge railroading near me.

The cab ride was pretty fun, not the most spectacular one I've been on, but it was nice to ride along and enjoy the scenery. Interestingly, the bell got stuck coming out of Grand Junction and Engineer Chris had to step out and reset it after stopping. We got going and he really had her barking pretty good for a minute or so. I did like the missionary ridge tunnel and seeing the cab illuminated by just the backhead lamps and firebox. I was also happy to see the 630 running because she works a little bit more even with a shorter train than would the 4501 obviously. Fun time all around....I definitely plan on chasing a Summerville trip sometime soon. Got any good spots?

Mike Wilson
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