Posted by John Higginson on July 25, 2008
Interesting video of mountain railroading. I'm sure the other passengers were all annoyed at this unique experience. |
Posted by Jason Rose on July 29, 2008
John, actually everyone seemed to be in great spirits. The professionalism of the D&S crew was superb. They turned what should have been a hassle into an adventure. I'll tell ya, sitting in that coach in the Silverton yard that night in the cold dark and pouring rain with kerosene lanterns burning is a memory I'll cherish forever. |
Posted by Jon on August 25, 2008
Did 482 had any problems, any leaks? |
Posted by Derek Stewart on November 6, 2008
I would love to have the chance to sit around and chat with some other rail-fans! I would even love to get to arrive at Durango at 10:30! |
Posted by Great on November 27, 2008
Jason - Thanks for the video - I really enjoyed it. You really got you money's worth on that trip, interesting situation. Thanks |
Posted by Conrail6370 on December 4, 2008
Hi Jason ,
Do you have any more of this on board video I love to hear the engine work. It proves that Steam is still king.
Great video work!
Len. |
Posted by on December 5, 2008
Len, I have a few more posted on here. Look at the top right corner. I'll get more uploaded soon.
There are several more on my website: Grande.SmittysHouse.net |
Posted by Matt3985 on January 28, 2009
Whoa what an adventure Jason. Was #482 ok with the damage. Plus was Hot Shot pushing from the rear end on the way back to Sliverton. Plus did the coachs have any lights or was everyone riding in the dark? |
Posted by Jason Rose on January 28, 2009
Matt, the damage to 482 was mostly cosmetic. Nothing serious. The bigger problem was running out of water.
After Hot Shot 1 gave us all the water they had (1000 gal), they returned to Silverton ahead of the train. Pushing wasn't needed. 482 could easily handle it, even in the rain. 481 had problems later on as you can see/hear in the video. But, she was hauling the train PLUS the dead 482 (ran out of water).
The coaches were not lit. We arrived back at Silverton well after dark... and it was DARK. After most of the people got off to go eat and wait for the busses, the Conductor came through and lit some laterns for us. Sitting in that latern-lit coach talking to other railfans in the dark and stormy night in Silverton is something I'll remember forever! |
Posted by The Josh on October 5, 2009
That was a long cold night!
i was the fireman on #481 when we pulled the train back to Silverton. 15+ hours of emergency work. |
Posted by Jason Rose on October 6, 2009
Josh, you guys did a helluva job that night. Thanks!! |
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