Re: Ran Flagg Coal Co. 0-4-0 #75 This Morning!

Tinplate ArtOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

The little Vulcan coal-fired steam switcher was visiting our local Tennessee Central Railroad Museum for several days on the occasion of our 25th Anniversary Celebration. Today was member day, and we could sign up for 30 minute runs - mine was at 8:30 this morning. We had one coach, so I had to operate the train brake to control the train, while bailing off the independent brake after each application. This loco has a manual ("armstrong") reverse, and a throttle with a lot of "dead" space upfront. Did not take long to feel comfortable with it, as I have run and fired both ex-SR 630 and 722 steam locos at TVRM in past years.

I get another turn at the throttle on Sunday, June 1 at 9 AM!

Lots of fun while getting my "steam fix"!

5/29/141:09 PM

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Tinplate ArtOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

FYI:

The Tennessee Central Railroad Museum is located off Willow Street near downtown Nashville, TN. We have been offering diesel-powered excursions as far east as Monterey, TN with a variety of themed trips since 1989.

Terry Bebout is the President and chief mechanical officer.

5/29/141:19 PM

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75 aka "Hank"'s sister Sadie, Lehigh Valley Coal 126, an 0-6-0T is currently at the Walkersville Southern. She will run this upcoming weekend before going on to her next stop. Really neat little engines. I've ridden behind both 75 and 126 and ridden in the cab (and rang the bell!) on 126. Last Saturday I was the non-shoveling fireman at Walkersville protecting the train on the reverse move back to the station.

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5/29/143:10 PM

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Tinplate ArtOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

I have ridden behind 126 from Bryson City, NC to Whittier, NC about two years ago while staying at our Robbinsville, NC depot/home.

The Gramling's are to be congratulated for their hard work and dedication to bringing operating steam locos to RR museums that have none.

GREAT FUN!

5/30/1412:26 AM

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Very nice!

peter

5/30/148:06 AM

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Tinplate ArtOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Peter:

Nice to hear from you - hope you and your family are doing well!

5/31/1412:36 AM

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Tinplate ArtOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Got my second "steam fix" of the week this morning at 9 AM, when I ran #75 light for a couple of miles! Having only to operate the independent brake and the throttle made it more fun! Had one grade crossing with flashing lights and gates, so did a little whistle work as well! also got to operate the cylinder cocks valve at the beginning of the run.

NOTHING like steam, whether 0-4-0 or 4-8-8-4!