Process of Swapping Ends on the Train Alco S1 Switcher 7134 Station Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad скачать в хорошем качестве

Process of Swapping Ends on the Train Alco S1 Switcher 7134 Station Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad

0:00 After unloading passengers, train pulls ahead along the siding. 1:29 Setting parking brake on coaches. 1:51 Pulling pin to release coupling to separate from coaches. 2:40 Throwing siding switch to pass by coaches. 4:40 Throwing switch to back to main track. 5:09 On the move back onto the main track. 6:30 Preparing to couple to coaches. 7:00 Setting brake air line and coupling. 7:34 Slowly backing in to connect to coaches. 7:54 Connection and hooking up air hose for brakes. 8:27 After inspecting the coaches, filling the air brake system, setting the red flag on the last coach car and releasing the parking brake, train moves into the station. Diesel to the rescue. Polson Logging No. 70 Steam Engine is undergoing FRA mandatory inspection and rebuild. Porter No. 5 is still under restoration and should be done later this year. The Alco is currently the main power used for the scenic train rides for the early 2026 season. Alco S-1 with the serial number 69684, built for Johns Manville as their #1 in March 1942. The US Army acquired the engine and was last used at Fort Lewis. When acquired by the MRSR, it was originally renumbered to #42 but eventually was renumbered back to #7134. It is the current yard switcher and main backup power for the regular excursions operated during the year.