Finding
4 locomotives of one railroad like the Southern, that are still
operating today is quite unique. We begin with the oldest engine, with
1890 2-8-0 number 154 in the Knoxville area. The first thing we see is a
photo charter on a freight train which ran a bit further than the
regular excursion ran. This charter ran in 2011. Then we see footage of
regular excursions with their holiday trains, in November 2014, where
they ran 3 trips in one day. This is the Three Rivers Rambler excursion
train.
Next we visit the
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum to see 2-8-0 number 630 operating on
the regular TVRM local in 2011. Several runs were shown, including the
Missionary Ridge Tunnel, and much more.
Then we are off to
Monticello, Illinois where we see excursion train action which includes
riding the train, a cab ride, and trackside views. The engine is 2-8-0
number 401. Next we get to see 401 on a special photo freight train
charter, with many action-filled runbys along the route. Some vintage
autos were used as well.
Our final engine is
the most famous one, with 2-8-2 number 4501. This segment starts with
some pacing from 2017(Different day than what was in the 4501 video),
before we see the return trip from Summerville to Chattanooga in
November 2018.
This video is
something different, that you won't find anywhere else. There is footage
from three different camera operators, and its all in good quality HD
in color.
Live audio, with limited narration. |
