Mohawks, Mekados, and Hudsons...Oh My!

[Texas Chief]

During WWII most railroads changed the name from "Mikado" to "MacArthur" for obvious reasons.

Dick

Texas Chief

[csxt30]

Some were built in 1897 for export to Japan.  The Gilbert & Sullivan opera "The Mikado", set in Japan, had opened only two years previously.

Thanks Bob !!  I think that's very interesting  !  

 

[lionelsoni]

Some were built in 1897 for export to Japan.  The Gilbert & Sullivan opera "The Mikado", set in Japan, had opened only two years previously.

[csxt30]

I knew what you meant, Dennis

Me too !

Now I always wondered how they got that name ?

Thanks, John

[luther_stanton]

I knew what you meant, Dennis

[dwiemer]

So sorry, I was watching the video while I was typing.  I should really concentrate on spelling and grammer, even though I was trying to make a quick post so that those who were on line could quickly catch the show.  Thank you for correcting me.

Dennis

By the way, another episode is currently on.  It is primarily on the Great Northern, and Burlington Northern.

[ModelTrainman]

It's MIKADO it's Japanese, means "emperor"

[luther_stanton]

I too have this waiting on TiVo. Perhaps tomorrow night or Thursday. The NYC has always interested me. Strange for someone who grew up in the heart of old PRR / LV country (well, Conrail). There was some interesting snippets of the decline of the NYC under Pearlman in “Men Who Loved Trains.” It is amazing for the size of the NYC how scare historical reading material is.

If you liked that Trains & Locomotives, check out www.alco628.com. They have some nice photo books of NYC motive power. I recently bought a copy of “New York Central Steam on the Harlem & Putnam Divisions”, at all places – the gift shop at Horseshoe Curve. I have the other two volumes on my Xmas list.

- Luther

[dwiemer]

We are currently watching Trains and Locomotives on RFD.  This program is on the New York Central and is based out of Bellefontain, OH.  I knew if we searched hard enough, we would find something good there. Just kidding to all the Buckeyes.  it is a good program and if you get a chance, it is worth the time to watch.  This one has lots of classic steam engines and some early diesels.  It also has plenty of yard action with coaling stations and water too.  I am thinking of purchasing this video and the other two in the series.  It is available at Herron Video

Dennis