John B. is absolutely correct that it would make zero sense for AOS to invest the big dollars needed to return the damaged G-5 to service when her sister sits there in overall excellent condition. 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It also had a 6 inch tare and also 2 front right knuckles have broke off and fallen on the ash pan below. They were crewed by people who should never have been anywhere near a steam engine and were trying to run three of them on a shoestring budget. The 126th Anniversary of this valiant and tragic event . It currently remains on static display as 1556 at the. It also operated a tourist railroad under a subsidiary, Gettysburg . Steam, Diesel, Electric, Pneumatic, Hydraulic. Cornell had a lifelong interest in steam locomotives, owning and operating half a dozen over the years. Builder number 7/ Canadian Pacific Railway 1278/ Steamtown 127/ Gettysburg Steam Railroad 1278. (Check it out here) Brian Fanslau, Chief Engineer of the Railway, was my instructor. On Friday, June 16, 1995, engine 1278 was taking a Summer Eve Dinner Excursion to Mount Holly Springs, but at 7 p.m. at Garners while moving at 15 miles per hour, the locomotive's firebox suffered a backdraft explosion. Pushing the throttle forward allows steam into the cylinders, sending the piston inside hurtling forward, expelling a burst of vaporized waterPRUFFT! Please read DPLA's Statement on Potentially Harmful Content. Clearly, the shooting would have been frenetic in July of 1863. After sitting idle for five years, the locomotive was purchased by F. Nelson Blount for his Steamtown, U.S.A. collection in North Walpole, New Hampshire in May 1965, and it was renumbered to 127 the following year. The Home for all things "Iron Horse". to a man in New Hampshire. 4 9. Who knew that gettysburg was in Michigan. The 23.4mi (37.7km) line ran from Gettysburg to Mount Holly Springs. The 23.4 mi (37.7 km) line ran from Gettysburg to Mount Holly Springs.. That's all for now. 653,[4] and it performed one doubleheader with Reading T-1 4-8-4 No. View Full Item. The line was later leased to the Reading Railroad and operated as the "Gettysburg Branch." I leaned over the cab rail and yelled, Whats the matter? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Pacific_Railway_No._1278?wprov=sfti1. [2] Since 1999, it sat in an Ohio Central Railroad storage facility in Morgan Run, Ohio for several years. History []. The National Transportation Safety Board determines that the probable cause of the firebox explosion on steam locomotive 1278 was the failure of Gettysburg Passenger Services, Inc., management to ensure that the boiler and its appurtenances were properly maintained and that the crew was properly trained. When we were done with my two hour locomotive driving lesson, Brian confessed, You took me off guard a bit because you knew way more than I expected. You cannot imagine how much Ilovedhearing this. Franklin Institute. 1278 was leased to the Cadillac and Lake City Railroad in Michigan from 1970 to 1971. On June 16, 1995, during its service with the Gettysburg Railroad, 1278 suffered a crown sheet failure, resulting in a boiler backdraft explosion in the firebox that severely injured the engineer and both firemen. She might have landed in Merrill Oregon. About 18:00, as a dinner train, it started its third and last trip of the day. An investigation was quickly put into motion by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), who initially concluded not enough water was flowing in the engine boiler, but as the investigation progressed, more contributing factors to the explosion were discovered. For Sale: 1978 13c Indian Head Penny Scott 1734 Mint F/VF NH, Price: $0.99, Categories: Stamps - United States - 1941-Now: Unused The accident that "brought the house down" was with Gettysburg Railroad 1278. 76, until 1995.[2][3]. The No. 0 6. National Transportation Safety Board. From. None of that firebox and crown sheet damage has ever been repaired, and probably will never be. The superheated steam creates a huge pressure wave that explodes the boiler. The 23.4mi (37.7km) line ran from Gettysburg to Mount Holly Springs. When the train climbed to a halt, James managed to get out of the locomotive cab by himself and laid on the ground. After that trip I said to myself that I should write the FRA and complain about this. It was acquired by the Railroad in 1977. The railroad shipped freight for local companies and interchanged with CSX Transportation at Carlisle Junction in Mount Holly Springs. To be able to safely and competently operate any locomotive means you must spend hours in the cab to becomebecome familiar with its uniqueness. Not only incharge of maintaining the railway, he runs the on-premises mechanical shop, and also repairs and builds locomotives for other historic railroads. 76 with diesel engine assistance.[13]. It also operated a tourist . The railroad shipped freight for local companies and interchanged with CSX Transportation in Gettysburg and Conrail at Carlisle Junction in Mount Holly Springs. But Gettysburg did have a big effect. As of today, 1278 currently resides inside the Age of Steam Roundhouse in Sugarcreek, OH safely out of the weather. It served the railroad from 1985 to the end of operations in 1996 before it was transferred to the Knox and Kane Railroad. 0000001434 00000 n The engineer told the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) that he had removed the original feed pump gauge after it had failed and the replacement gauge also failed, so he didn't even bother replacing it with a third gauge. I saw and handled a small piece of that crownsheet a number of years ago; it was a lovely shade of deep blue. -Dana Corporation, Paris Tennessee, 400 Hp fire-tube boiler explosion 6/19/2007. Investigators found that the crownsheet failed from overheating because the traincrew had allowed the water in the locomotive boiler to drop to a level that was insufficient to cover the crownsheet. They ranged from 12 tons to 80 tons, and most were a gas-mechanical drive, using the same engines as Mack trucks of the era. John in White Marsh, Maryland [ Reply To This . No. . Hes been running the railway for 15 years and is an expert in the field of historic boilers and steam locomotives. 3 12. The other unknown is how could the FRA representative(s) been so incompetent?? 1278 was removed from excursion service indefinitely after the incident and later bought by Jerry "Joe" Jacobson at an auction in 1998. All aboard! It also operated a tourist railroad under a subsidiary, Gettysburg Passenger Services. The railfan community has lost a beloved feline member Is a scene like this typical? Delaware Valley created a new operating company, the Gettysburg Railway. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Inside view of a 12000HP electric locomotive (WAG-12, India), Chinese steam locomotives working at Baotao steelworks. The serial number of the locomotive is 2435. It served the railroad from 1985 to the end of operations in 1996 before it was transferred to the Knox and Kane Railroad. 0000001065 00000 n Stories of them switching passenger cars with passengers aboard on the fly, FRA inspectors knocking every one of their engines out of service for serious faults, the owner having his 9 year old daughter firing the #1278, that converted autorack/double decker open air car, the stories go on and on. Rate, 527,00 Irom NewYork ; ?24.oo from Philadelphia, covers all necessary ex-penses. ong>Locomotive ong> 1278. 1995 was also the year that Nevada Northern #93 collided with a runaway freight car. Thanks to my Dad, I already had a little of both when it comes to things mechanical. WilliamsAmazingArtX. H\n0E&2qRAM-S6t% -(H3Cc7$GRzEZ0pVR#*9uw\ et,w"_;4P/8fp0%gE0HMnY;h>*?q"EPtKSRY\E>f But only one person moved upthree rows. This program features the Gettyburg's ex-Mississippian 2-8-0 consolidation number 76. [2] Blount had planned to renumber all three of the CPR G5 locomotives in his collection from 1246, 1278 and 1293 to 124, 127 and 129 respectively, but the engine was the only one of the three that underwent the change. Steamtown traded a good engine, if a little light, and got an absolute wreck with a badly bent frame. Thankfully, CP's firebox design kept it from being a true boiler explosion, which would have killed the crew and likely some of the passengers. Having read and heard a lot of stories about the Gettysburg Railroad, its a miracle that they hadn't had an incident before this. It doesn't matter, let them be seen! As recently as 1995, the firebox failed on a scenic railroad steam locomotive in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, owing to a low water level inside the boiler. [1] The Gettysburg Railroad was sold to Delaware Valley Railroad Company, a subsidiary of RailAmerica, in 1996. Gettysburg Railroad, Biglerville, PA - Color Version by jimkleeman. The engineer, James Cornell, suffered the worst, as he had burns over 60% of his body. When they are operated carelessly, they are a literal ticking time bomb. You can actually ride a train across the day 1 battlefields and travel north of town with Pioneer Lines Scenic Railway. Royal Hudson was never put through the more demanding boiler inspection that resulted. The Pennines restricted canal development, so the railway provided a realistic alternative, especially with the growth in coal usage from the mines in the North East and Yorkshire. . The only good thing about it being #1278 was that the CP welded crown sheet design kept it from being a true boiler explosion. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Are you guys afraid of my driving? They laughed. The locomotive returned to Steamtown soon after the excursion ended. Every summer I visited the Gettysburg RR and was ready to go again in June 1995 when the news came out that this happened. Kelly, thank you for the pictures. In such cases, you might hear the KA, but you wont hear the BOOM. The Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum in Sugarcreek, Ohio, owns and proudly displays former Canadian Pacific 4-6-2 #1278, the steam locomotive that 25 years ago was involved in a boiler incident on the former Gettysburg tourist railroad. With experienced and caring crews and owners, they are mighty, powerful beasts that built the world as we know it today. The most important thing to know about operating a steam locomotive is this: You can blow yourself up. Never cut corners on a steam engine. Canadian Pacific Ry 4-6-2 No. Originally built by the Canadian Locomotive Company in 1917. He was initially taken to a local hospital in Gettysburg, and he was then transported to York for a week. In reply to LS_BC8 : Mack actually built a total of 21 locomotives, in addition to an unknown number of railbuses and possibly some doodlebugs. Canadian Pacific 1278 is a perfect example of why steam locomotives must be treated with the utmost respect and care. The 1830s. It was scrapped in 2004. 1278 is a G5d class 4-6-2 "Pacific" type steam locomotive. dinodanthetrainman. It was built by the Canadian Locomotive Company in April 1948 for the Canadian Pacific Railway. Keep it interesting, topical, NON trolling, and everything will be great. Yes, it makes steam engines more expensive to operate but they are much safer. 0000001521 00000 n Steam Locomotive Firebox Explosion Gettysburg Railroad September 01, 2005 The Accident: Steam locomotive 1278 with six passenger cars had completed two excursions and was preparing for a third and final excursion for the day. And the trade for #3524 really screwed a bunch of people and engines over. Never allow sediment to accumulate in gage-glass or water-column connections. When they are operated carelessly, they are a literal ticking time bomb. Had the boiler itself did indeed explode instead of suffering a backdraft, the crew would have been instantly killed by the explosion and flying debris could have injured or killed passengers and bystanders. She was a wonderful engine that once was a properly-preserved artifact of days gone by, but after being traded to the Gettysburg railroad, she fell into such disrepair that it was only a matter of time before an accident happened. Then, after some repair work, the locomotive returned to Steamtown, USA in Bellows Falls, VT where it served on excursion runs. I've often wondered that too, Mr. Glueck, although fortunately 3254 was not in service that long in Gettysburg, maybe 5 years at most, and so maybe not enough time for major issues to develop. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. Canadian Pacific Railway No. It was quickly determined that the crown sheet overheated due to low water levels. It has had a partial cosmetic restoration in 2016 to improve its overall appearance as a static display, but it is very unlikely to ever run under steam again anytime soon. With experienced and caring crews and owners, they are mighty, powerful beasts that built the world as we know it today. Common education sufficient. 0000030199 00000 n It's to be a parts donor to keep Jerry's other Canadian Pacific 4-6-2 alive. No. 302 at the time. However, since No. The new number remained on the locomotive from 1966 until 1973, when its former number was restored. The NTSB also found that the locomotive's water glass was severely blocked with scale, which caused it to give inaccurate readings and make it appear as though the water level in the boiler was sufficient for safe operation. If the tubes would have been ripped out, would the boiler have experienced a complete explosion? Disasters can be avoided ifthe locomotive is properly maintained at all times, and if the engineer ensures that the water level remains high enough to maintain the boilersintegrity. The Gettysburg Railroad (reporting mark GETY) was a short-line railroad that operated in Pennsylvania from 1976 to 1996. The Gettysburg Railroad was a railway line in Pennsylvania that operated from 1858-1870 over the 17 mile (27 km) main line from the terminus in Gettysburg to the 1849 Hanover Junction. It also operated a tourist railroad under a subsidiary . It was further determined that those operating the locomotive did not understand the full scope of their duties and did not coordinate their efforts to ensure the highest degree of safety. 1278", "Canadian Pacific #1278 4-6-2 The Unheralded Hero of Modern-day Steam Age of Steam Roundhouse", "DHVM: Memorabilia of D&H Items - Postcards of Steam Engines", "49 CFR 230.17 - One thousand four hundred seventy-two (1472) service day inspection", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Canadian_Pacific_1278&oldid=1129906105, Standard gauge locomotives of the United States, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles needing additional references from August 2022, All articles needing additional references, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 27 December 2022, at 17:59. The latter company subsequently changed its name to Gettysburg Railroad. Post subject: Re: Gettysburg Railroad Partial Crownsheet failure 1995. She was reported to be a wonderful steamer, easy to run, and an engineer's dream. [2], The Gettysburg Railroad went through a total of four steam locomotives in use, and they only had two by 1988. After some repair work, the locomotive was returned to Steamtown, U.S.A. in Bellows Falls, Vermont where it served on excursion runs. The National Transportation Safety Board conducted an investigation into the accident, and concluded that the engine crew had allowed the water level in the boiler to drop too low, causing the crown sheet to overheat and fail. ", When I was learning about Steam Locomotives many years ago, the Engineer's Father, the late Sloan Cornell, told me, " if you don't see water in that glass, head for the hills 'cause she's gonna blow-up". You cant just hop in and drive it away. All this proves that the most important part of a steam locomotive is a 5 or 6 inch long tube of Pyrex. Photographs provided by Martin Reardon Photography, Creative Force Photography, and Leer . Ambulances arrived minutes later to take them to area hospitals. 0000030300 00000 n 1278 suffered a boiler backdraft explosion while hauling an excursion train, seriously injuring the engineer and both firemen, however, no passengers were injured. owners and operators. Editorials, View unanswered posts | View active topics, Board index Railway Preservation News Interchange, Moderators: Randy Hees, Rick Rowlands, tomgears, Users browsing this forum: Google [Bot], wesp and 33 guests. As it turned out, the GRR poorly maintained their locomotives, such as 1278 not having any necessary care for most of its components, including the water glass. Never strike any object under steam or air pressure. Investigators determined that the deficiencies were the result of a lack of the specialized knowledge, skills, and training necessary to properly maintain a steam locomotive. [2][3] The engine worked most of its career hauling freight and passenger trains throughout the Canadian Pacific Railway until it was retired from revenue service in 1960.[2]. There are no on-board instructions to follow. Articles | 1278 is a class "G5d" 4-6-2 "Pacific" type steam locomotive built by the Canadian Locomotive Company for the Canadian Pacific Railway. 76 weighs 135,800 pounds and has a 10-ton coal capacity, and No. November 15, 1996. 0000002054 00000 n 1278 Sugarcreek, OH, United States: Location: Age of Steam Roundhouse Status: Display: Wheel Arrangement Information: Whyte: 4-6-2: UIC: 2'C1' French: 231: Name: Pacific: Example: . No. Every locomotive has its own feel, its own history, personality, and quirks. During the sesquicentennial of the Delaware and Hudson Railway, the 1278 was fitted with elephant-eared smoke deflectors to masquerade as D&H P-1 4-6-2 No. It's the twentieth anniversary of the Compy! Only the GRRs owner, Sloan Cornell, knew how to properly maintain and operate steam engines, but at the time of the explosion, Sloan was concentrating his efforts on his other tourist operation, the Knox and Kane Railroad, leaving his son, wife, and other people in charge of the GRR, but most of them were inexperienced in operating a steam engine, as a result of a lack of a proper training program. There's worse places she could of ended up. This article contains a list of steam boiler explosions such as railway locomotive, marine transport (military and civilian), and stationary power. None of the 310 passengers or other crewmembers were injured. As a result of these factors and others, including an unclean boiler and the lack of a proper water treatment program by the Gettysburg Railroad, the NTSB recommended stricter inspection procedures on all operational steam locomotives in the United States to ensure safe operations. WikiZero zgr Ansiklopedi - Wikipedia Okumann En Kolay Yolu . 14 9. How's that for unsafe? 3254. 1278 weighs 234,000 pounds and has a 14-ton coal capacity. With only one hand on the brake, Id have hurtled myself cleanout the side door of the cab after releasing it. Briefs | The Gettysburg Railroad was a short-line heritage railroad that operated in Pennsylvania from 1976 to 1996. The Gettysburg Railroad was a short-line heritage railroad that operated in Pennsylvania from 1976 to 1996. If you could, where would you go with it? The 23.4 mi (37.7 km) line ran from Gettysburg to Mount Holly Springs. Following the Reading's bankruptcy in 1971, it sold portions of its assets to the new-formed Conrail in 1976, however the Gettysburg branch was not included in the transfer. 5450 while hauling the 20th Century Limited: September 7, 1943: Locomotive . Gettysburg Railroad, Gettysburg, PA by jimkleeman. 1293. The Gettysburg Railroad went through a total of four steam locomotives in use and they only had two by 1988. The FRA came out with new rules and regulations and inspections. 1278 suffered a boiler backdraft explosion while hauling an excursion train, seriously injuring the engineer and both firemen, however, no passengers were injured. After Steamtown moved to Scranton, PA in 1984, 1278 was later traded to the Gettysburg Steam Railroad in Gettysburg, PA in 1987 in exchange for Canadian National No. 0000000760 00000 n On June 16, 1995, steam engine No. [13] The National Transportation Safety Board concluded that the explosion occurred because the crew had allowed the water level in the boiler to drop too low, causing the boiler's crown sheet to fail. A steam locomotive is essentially a boiler on wheels. 1278. Gettysburg Railroad Steam Engine Failure 25th Anniversary, https://www.ntsb.gov/safety/safety-stud IR9605.pdf. During slow climb up moderate grade, the boiler exploded, seriously burning the engineer and two firemen. In. [13] The excursion train was delayed 45 minutes until a diesel could be connected to complete the train's trip. So, there. No. [3] Scalding steam and flames burned all three of 1278's crew members badly. View realised khler auction prices from 86191 auction lots Having spent the last six months tinkering with these miniatures models got me wondering how real steam locomotives (the ones 87 times larger) actually work. [3] Between January and June 1995, both locomotives were inspected by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and deemed to be in good enough working order to remain in service. Partner PA Digital. 1278 was moved inside the Age of Steam Roundhouse in Sugarcreek, Ohio, safely out of the weather. It is highly successful and later becomes the modern TV. He had fractured legs from jumping out of the cab window. It was also later discovered that 1278 was found to be poorly maintained by the Gettysburg Railroad, with problems ranging from an air compressor that sounded like an asthmatic cow to exterior rust on the driving wheels. It was one of the very first diesel locomotives to serve the Gettysburg Railroad. With a degree in physics and the skills of a machinist, his theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience was really helpful to this Rookie Railroader. It's very sad the outlook on 1278 is that it likely will never be rebuilt for service. The guys operatingGettysburg Locomotive 1278 kept their eyes on it too, which unfortunately for them displayed a false reading throughout their excursion. Canadian Pacific No. Jelm feb. 1, railway mail clerk Examina Tion in Cumberland. 2317 for Steamtown's active roster at the time. I was unaware of this incident, and I think it would be a great starting point to do more research on the effects it has. It was scrapped in 2004. -Ford's River Rouge Plant, Dearborn, Michigan, Gas Boiler explosion, 6 killed 2/1/1999. Begs the question of whether the progression of unsloped crowns which do arch from the sides up to the center might be designed with progressive rows longitudinally? Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. While the 1278 was mostly intact, its firebox suffered major damage; the crown sheet toward the front tubesheet, next to the rear tube sheet knuckle, had bulged down to a foot, composing an area at about 60 crown stays. Retrieved 2017-08-13. Alaska Railroad to Zambian Railroads, we want to see them all. That is, if youre found. Ex-Gettysburg Railroad, ex-Canadian Pacific 1278 is now part of Jerry Joe Jacobsons "Age of Steam" collection in Ohio,and to my knowledge there's no plans to restore it to operation. As Manchester had grown on cotton spinning, so Leeds had a growing trade in weaving. The new number remained on the locomotive from 1966 until 1973, when its former number was restored. The National Transportation Safety Board determines that the probable cause of the firebox explosion on steam locomotive 1278 was the failure of Gettysburg Passenger Services, Inc., management to ensure that the boiler and its appurtenances were properly maintained and that the crew was properly trained. The NTSB also determined that poor maintenance of the locomotive, as well as inadequate training, were contributing factors to the accident. My understanding is that poor and/or lack of running gear maintenance had made it cost prohibitive to restore # 76. Gettysburg Scenic Railway 76 by jgabby7 | loaded 4 / 66 - 6% : . Locomotive Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Built in 1920 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works, you'll see number 76 switching the Gettysburg yard, then hop on board for a special excursion run to Mount Holly Springs, PA and back. Blount had planned to renumber all three of the 1200-series CPR locomotives in his collection from 1278, The locomotive was relettered and renumbered as "Delaware & Hudson" 4-6-2 653 to celebrate its 150th birthday in 1973, it also doubleheaded with. The Gettysburg Railroad (reporting mark GETY) was a short-line heritage railroad that operated in Pennsylvania from 1976 to 1996. 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