In May 2019, MRVP’s Ben Lake traveled with Trains magazine editors to capture the Union Pacific Big Boy’s historic first run after years of restoration. Tag along as Ben chases No. 4014 from the UP steam shops in Cheyenne, Wyo. to Carter, Wyo. in this MR Video Plus exclusive! […]
Type of Train: Steam Locomotive
How-to Library: DCC decoder and capacitor install for a On30 Heisler
See how David Popp installed a Bachmann Trains DCC sound decoder and TCS capacitor into an O scale (1:48) 14-ton Heisler steam locomotive used on the Olympia Logging Co., a popular MRVP project railroad. […]
How-to Library: DCC decoder and capacitor install for a On30 Heisler
See how David Popp installed a Bachmann Trains DCC sound decoder and TCS capacitor into an O scale (1:48) 14-ton Heisler steam locomotive used on the Olympia Logging Co., a popular MRVP project railroad. […]
Sales of beer brewed in honor of C&O steamer 2716 will benefit restoration project NEWSWIRE
A pair of breweries in Lexington, Ky., are collaborating to brew a new beer in honor of the move of former Chesapeake & Ohio steam locomotive 2716, and the new brew will help contribute to restoration project for the locomotive. Kentucky Steam Heritage Corp. says that Ethereal Brewing and Mirror Twin Brewing, both of Lexington, […]
ASK TRAINS: How do you operate two steam locomotives together?
On West Virginia’s Cass Scenic Railroad, engine crews with three Shay locomotives signal each other with whistles for moves and stops. TRAINS: Steve Sweeney Q: When you have two steam engines together, how does the second engineer know how much throttle to give? — Dennis E. Schardt, Sr., Summerdale, Pa. A: We get asked this […]
Ask Trains: When will C&O 2-6-6-2 No. 1309 steam again?
Steam locomotive restoration specialist Gary Bensman cuts out staybolts for replacement on Chesapeake & Ohio 2-6-6-2 No. 1309 in 2017. TRAINS: Jim Wrinn Q: Can anyone provide a definitive status on whether Western Maryland Scenic Railroad’s 2-6-6-2 No. 1309 will be running in 2019? — Richard Eaton, Chevy Chase, Md. A: Railfans and railroad preservationists […]
ASK TRAINS: Why Big Boy’s bell is painted red on the inside
Union Pacific Big Boy 4-8-8-4 No. 4014 pauses overnight at Rawlins, Wyo., in May 2019. Big Boy’s bell is painted red to keep it looking clean and well-kept. 19143-50 Ryan Nicolay Q: Why are the insides of the bells on Union Pacific 4-8-8-4 No. 4014 and 4-8-4 No. 844 painted red? — Scott Zygutis, Antioch, […]
Grant will boost but won’t complete Kentucky steam locomotive project NEWSWIRE
A grant will significantly boost the restoration of Louisville & Nashville No. 152, but more funds are needed. KRM NEW HAVEN, Ky. — A federal grant will boost — but not complete — the restoration of a beloved Louisville & Nashville steam icon that is the official steam locomotive for Kentucky. According to the Kentucky […]
Big Boy’s Great Midwest Tour: to Mason City, Iowa NEWSWIRE
Follow along with Trains Editor Jim Wrinn in this third compilation video from Union Pacific Big Boy 4-8-8-4 No. 4014’s Great Midwest Tour. This video focuses on Big Boy’s trek through Iowa on its way to Mason City, Iowa. […]
Big Boy’s Great Midwest Tour: Iowa NEWSWIRE
Follow along with Trains Editor Jim Wrinn in this second compilation video from Union Pacific Big Boy 4-8-8-4 No. 4014’s Great Midwest Tour. This video focuses on Big Boy’s trek through Iowa with a stop in Boone, Iowa. […]
Cass Climax restoration project stays on track for fall completion NEWSWIRE
Climax No. 9 will operate on Cass Scenic Railroad this fall after a decade-long restoration. John Krause photo, Tim Martin collection CASS, W.Va. — Middle Fork Climax No. 9 is in its final stages of restoration at the Cass Scenic Railroad in West Virginia. The more than decade-long project is down to its final weeks […]
Duluth steam locomotive makes first revenue runs in two years NEWSWIRE
No. 332 passes Palmers, Minn., en route to Two Harbors on July 13. Jeff Terry DULUTH, Minn. – The Lake Superior Railroad Museum’s Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range Railway 2-8-0 No. 332 made its first revenue trips in two years over the weekend. Restored to its original Missabe Road number and lettering from Duluth & […]