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What a day! Got parked alongside the tracks, took the F150 so we could sit and wait. The tracks loop around a couple towns and we could hear the whistle 20 minutes before it came in sight. That whistle is pure music! Just awesome! For some reason I can't upload the shot of my better half in the truck, but here's the main attraction of the morning. This was way out in the country, little Podunk crossroads and there had to be 200 vehicles up and down the road.
Like I said - what a day! Went back to the shop, put the plates on, put the trim rings on, a couple other details. Fired it up, took a deep breath, and it hit the highway for the first time since I believe 1994! Unbelievable, and I sometimes wondered if I'd ever see the day! I can't describe the feeling. Didn't get over 60, didn't get above 3,500 rpm, but it certainly has low-end scoot!
It ran like a top, and we put 8 miles on it. Would have easily driven for a lot more but 1) it was 90 degrees out and direct sun, just too much and 2) family coming Saturday am from out of state and y'all probably know how women get when company is coming. So I'm gladly mowing the lawn, hanging the blinds she cleaned, and even pushing a vacuum. Can't wait to do more!
The Car is looking great. Is that locomotive similar to the one on display inside the Henry Ford Museum near Detroit? I think it is called the Alegheney Locomotive??? It has been several years since I was there. Very cool to see the old beast out working.
. Is that locomotive similar to the one on display inside the Henry Ford Museum near Detroit? I think it is called the Allegheney Locomotive??? It has been several years since I was there.
This one is a "Big Boy", one of 25 made for Union Pacific RR. You are correct, the Chesapeake & Ohio 1601 is an Allegheny type, it is at that museum. Similar in many ways but not identical.
Finally got it to post our "viewing stand". It was a fun atmosphere, lots of people all just talking and waiting. Wish we had brought a grill and some hot dogs, probably could have made a bundle! My only other pic of the engine, sun was bright enough it was hard to see what the camera was seeing. If this engine was here again I would certainly try to get a shot with the Vette in the foreground. It would have looked nice right between those 2 vehicles.
And my other pic of the Vette ride, a bit farther back. Our property with the shop is on the hill on the far side of that swamp/pond, we can actually see this location from the back porch.
Awesome and congrats Don. I knew you would beat me.
Chris, it may be on the road but yours already outshines it. Once you turn your key your first strip should be to a show! Mine is a 25-footer, lots to do before it gets down to 20.
As for the 4014 and Florida, it's owned by Union Pacific. They are in serious merger talks with Norfolk Southern, which is in the eastern half us the US. The engine is pretty much staying on NS track and I don't think they have much of a presence in FL. But stranger things have happened.
South of my hometown of Eugene, OR there used to be a really neat train ride in a town south of me called Cottage Grove... Its the train and scenery used in " Emperor of the North" with Borgnine and Marvin...
Now there is a Walmart where this train station was........
What a day! Got parked alongside the tracks, took the F150 so we could sit and wait. The tracks loop around a couple towns and we could hear the whistle 20 minutes before it came in sight. That whistle is pure music! Just awesome! For some reason I can't upload the shot of my better half in the truck, but here's the main attraction of the morning. This was way out in the country, little Podunk crossroads and there had to be 200 vehicles up and down the road.
Like I said - what a day! Went back to the shop, put the plates on, put the trim rings on, a couple other details. Fired it up, took a deep breath, and it hit the highway for the first time since I believe 1994! Unbelievable, and I sometimes wondered if I'd ever see the day! I can't describe the feeling. Didn't get over 60, didn't get above 3,500 rpm, but it certainly has low-end scoot!
Excellent DB, two fine examples of 'American' Horsepower
Originally Posted by 6T7L71CPE
I'm not a train follower but I miss the ORANGE BLOSSOM CANNONBALL that used to run between Tavares and Mt Dora.
Great job Don . . . your '64 looks terrific - now puts lots of miles on her this summer!
Thanks Tom! That's the plan. Also, when the fall colors start turning, I've got to see about an updated avatar. I'm planning on same location, etc, but the '92 and '64 side by side.
For those part way through, or just starting, a project like this, I'll say it's a different feeling after this. Truth is there is a LOT that needs fixing yet - no interior, bumpers cockeyed, door gaps, body mount shims need adjusting, lots of paint dings, and enough more to make a LONG list. But I feel a big satisfaction at taking a car that "should" have been parts or a restomod, boat anchor engine, 2-piece frame, and so much more, and put it on the road even for a few miles. You guys - don't give up, speaking for myself it's worth it. From here it's a series of improvements to a car that's paying me back in the fun of being able to turn the key. You can too!
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