C&O 1309 update

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zugmann

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January 2002
From: Canterlot
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Posted by zugmann on Monday, September 20, 2021 1:34 AM

Overmod
Can someone explain what's up with that rear tender truck?

The wrong road name is painted on the tender above it?

It's been fun. But it isn't much fun anymore. Signing off for now.

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Flintlock76

Member since
January 2019
From: Henrico, VA
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Posted by Flintlock76 on Sunday, September 19, 2021 8:09 PM

BaltACD

I am surprised it is not being fired up for some Fall Foliage runs.

I'm a bit surprised myself, but I'm sure there are reasons. Maybe final mechanical work or waiting for completion of federal inspections?

BaltACD

Member since
May 2003
From: US
25,292 posts

Posted by BaltACD on Sunday, September 19, 2021 5:49 PM

I am surprised it is not being fired up for some Fall Foliage runs.

Never too old to have a happy childhood!

Overmod

Member since
September 2003
21,669 posts

Posted by Overmod on Sunday, September 19, 2021 12:12 PM

That in-service date ought to be better promoted here, and tracked in this thread going forward. I think the likelihood of any further 'awful surprises' is very slight, and we'll have another fully-operating articulated as a Christmas present...

Can someone explain what's up with that rear tender truck?

Lithonia Operator

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December 2017
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Posted by Lithonia Operator on Sunday, September 19, 2021 9:09 AM

Cool! Awesome whistle!!!!!!

I saw she spun the drivers a bit.

Still in training.

fifedog

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April 2006
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Posted by fifedog on Sunday, September 19, 2021 7:56 AM

September 11-12 was Heritage Days in Cumberland, MD. I was volunteering at the WM NRHS chapter caboose, and this was parked next to us on Track 2...

Local residents and WMSR patrons were very pleased with the progress made by the crew. WMSR also announced that 1309 will premier on its Polar Express the weekend on December 17-19.

Vern Moore

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July 2012
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Posted by Vern Moore on Sunday, January 3, 2021 1:48 PM

New Year's Day fun on the WMSR. 1309 moving outside of the shop facility. (edit: Video removed from youtube)

Love the sound of that N&W hooter they have on 1309. Takes me back to early childhood when that was a regular sound when N&W was still running steam in my hometown up in the mountains of Virginia.