As a career railroader, this is pretty special. Too bad NW 1218 and 611 can’t join the parade. Two privately built legends that made their mark before fading before the brut force of diesel electric and vastly extended maintenance intervals.
Cost of maintenance likely had more to do with replacing steam than mechanical advantage, as significant as that became.
Well done, my friend. Well done 👍☺️
The train enthusiasts back home in NW Ohio are going to be happy, particularly with the full-day stop in Fostoria.
As a career railroader, this is pretty special. Too bad NW 1218 and 611 can’t join the parade. Two privately built legends that made their mark before fading before the brut force of diesel electric and vastly extended maintenance intervals.
Cost of maintenance likely had more to do with replacing steam than mechanical advantage, as significant as that became.