That area of the parking lot is pretty flat, as they get closer to the drag strip area it gets really bumpy, should make for some interesting videos.
Yeah it looks like it gets really bumpy out at that end of the lot...they are gonna have the work cut out for them down there...and a ton of shims.
I was wondering , when the Big Boys were sent to their various locations, did any (or all) of them go under power? For the diesels of the era it must have been a real chore to more that much dead weight.
Any pics of them being towed?
Well the 4014 was towed to Pomona.....go here and scroll down about half way or alittle more and there is a photo of it. Just along for the ride over Cajon.
I was wondering , when the Big Boys were sent to their various locations, did any (or all) of them go under power? For the diesels of the era it must have been a real chore to more that much dead weight.
Any pics of them being towed?
You understimate the diesels of the era. A Big Boy dead-in-train is just another freight car (or several) as far as the locomotives are concerned.
Rusty
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Somewhere, I believe, there are photo op pictures of the 4012 move on a PA viaduct
If you go to www.rrpicturearchives.net and type in big boy move in search, it will display several pictures of the 4012 move from Vermont. Boston and Maine motive power repainted in the Guilford colors are utilized
Here is a photo of the 4012 in tow on the Tunkhannock Viaduct.
And with Boston & Maine boxcars in tow, nice.
Here is a photo of the 4012 in tow on the Tunkhannock Viaduct.
That's a great photo. Being a "bridge troll" I love that viaduct, too.
The steam crew is making great progress as they are down by the beginning of the drag strip. I am wondering how they will negotiate the Metrolink platform that is right there on the eastern side, seems like an awfully tight radius there either way. It's going to be interesting to watch.
Another more complete video for the initial move, for some reason I can insert it here but just click on the link.
I'm guessing with Thanksgiving next week, they will rap up work this week and go home for the holiday?
I'm guessing so. The move on to Metrolink is not going to be until December and they have the 4014 down by the beginning of the drag strip. Here's a photo I found.
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They will go home for Thanksgiving, a well deserved rest. They have been working 7 days a week for many weeks. They are a great group to work with. Upon their return they will continue with the movement and prep of 4014 to get onto the MetroLink track.
I hope they have good security for the locomotive over the holiday.
Yes they have very good security. In addition to Fairplex security, they have the Union Pacific Police with the 4014 at all times. There is also a fence around it.
Yes they have very good security. In addition to Fairplex security, they have the Union Pacific Police with the 4014 at all times. There is also a fence around it.
That's good to hear, being at the north end of the complex alone, the security is definitely needed.
chain in the lower right corner is cool!
Yeah that and the wedges will hold him still.
I'm guessing so. The move on to Metrolink is not going to be until December and they have the 4014 down by the beginning of the drag strip. Here's a photo I found.
chain in the lower right corner is cool!
Afraid they might come back in the morning, find the wheels gone and the loco sitting on concrete blocks?
Rusty
The 4014 is now at the northern most end of the fairgrounds folks.
The 4014 is being positioned to be ready for the move on to Metrolink which is expected to be in December.
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A scenario such as this would make for an interesting diorama for someone that primarily does modern modeling but needed a good excuse to have their favorite old steam engine sitting on the layout somewhere. Or even someone doing the 50's or 60's having an engine installed in a park or something.
When #4012 came to Scranton to live, everyone was very concerned with her weight on the track and several small bridges in route. But she came without much problems and sits near the Ticket building to Steamtown. Quite the machine. They are worth the effort to see one up close and personal.
Glenn
Indeed they are. I saw the 4014 out in Pomona years back never thinking it would be restored...and here we are. Amazing.
The 4014 has completed it's journey across the parking lot and is now by the fence that separates the fair grounds from Metro links tracks. He is now sitting at the end of this panel track by the bushes.
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Is there route info on the trip from the Metrolink tracks (north of the I-10) to the UP tracks (just south of the I-10.) It looks to me like they will have to go to the interchange next to the BNSF yards in San Berdoo, then turn and go south and then west to get to the UP yard in Colton.
I can just imaging the look on a few commuters faces as the 4014 passes through their stations. Then again when it comes through Utah it will be running parallel to our commuter rail track as well. It will be a sight
Is there route info on the trip from the Metrolink tracks (north of the I-10) to the UP tracks (just south of the I-10.) It looks to me like they will have to go to the interchange next to the BNSF yards in San Berdoo, then turn and go south and then west to get to the UP yard in Colton.
Bob, here is the route in a nutshell. They will enter Metrolink at Fairplex and go West through San Dimas, Covina, Baldwin Park and connect to the U.P.(former SP)Alhambra line at Bassett (just East of the 605 Fwy). From there it will go East to West Colton passing through City of Industry, Pomona, Montclair, Ontario, Guasti near Ontario Airport, Kaiser Yard and arrive at West Colton. They will not use the former Santa Fe 2nd district (now Metrolink) between Fairplex and San Bernardino. This was never in the plan from the beginning.
Ray
LOL..I don't know...wonder if you can fire that baby on Nitro-methane.
CWEX: sure if they have lots and lots of Castrol castor oil.
CWEX: sure if they have lots and lots of Castrol castor oil.
LOL...
A nice article. They really got the 4014 in to position quickly down at the north end of the fair grounds. Looks like December 22 is the date for the move on to Metro link.
I guess I know where I'm going to be on 12/22.