Mount Rainier Scenic’s Geared Locomotives
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Experience geared steam action as Heisler, Shay and Climax locomotives launch a new season on the Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad.
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| Producer | Pentrex |
|---|---|
| Run Time | 1 hour 9 minutes |
| Narration | Yes |
| Shrink Wrap | Yes, Brand New |
| Technical Details | NTSC, Region Free, View Worldwide on Computer |
Experience geared steam action as Heisler, Shay and Climax locomotives launch a new season on the Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad. Ready for the annual Spring photo run is Heisler No. 91, a three truck West Coast Special; former Pickering Lumber Company No. 11, a three truck Pacific Coast Shay built in 1929 by Lima Locomotive Works; and Mt. Rainier’s Climax, the next-to-last of its type ever constructed and the first locomotive restored at the Mt. Rainier shops in southeastern Washington.
These standard gauge oil burners represent the highest level of geared technology developed by each manufacturer. They have plenty of muscle to easily haul heavy lumber up 2.8 percent grades. Close up shots demonstrate the different gear systems in motion. Plus, there are stunning action scenes of all three locomotives pulling uphill side by side.
A surprise debut of saddle tank No. 17, a Minaret Mikado-type steamer, and views of an Alco S1 and a former Northern Pacific F9 add to the adventure. Both passenger and freight trains are headed by some of the most interesting and rarely seen locomotives in existence. It’s a fantastic sight!
rickyfreni –
Segments in order during a Spring 1995 visit to Washington State include:
1. A tour of Elbe with former Southern Pacific Coaches as a gift shop
2. All the geared engines being serviced for opening season with a cab ride on Heisler 91
3. Pickering Lumber Shay 11 with a whistle that sounds similar to Nevada Northern 40
4. Hillcrest Lumber Climax 10 getting a polish around the boiler with a look at the shop inside & out
5. Hammond lumber 17 with Alco diesel number 42 & more of the shay
6. Day 1 with all 3 logging engines Triple-heading to Park Junction & Mineral with a side-by-side photo runby at the loop & number 17 taking everyone to the shops
7. Park Junction Wye with Shay 11 switching freight & hauling empty lumber cars, followed by Climax 10 taking over with a tank train, & Heisler 91 on a work train with a Jordan Spreader
8. Elbe with all the engines back at the depot & an interview from Randy Marquist on the Heisler, Plus a tender first Triple-header to Eatonville & 17 running light to the shops
9. Day 2 with 10 on a work train, 11 on an empty lumber train, & 91 on a tank train, plus a rare Quadruple-Header with 17 through the Nisqually River Bridge
And 10. an afternoon train with 17, 11 & 91 Triple-Heading Tender first to Eatonville & back
Note: Valhalla Video was also there as well.
collinvarney24 –
I have the Questar version of this but I say it’s a great video with Mt. Rainier in the background.