Lionel 2031650 chessie steam special auxiliary water tank. A very striking paint scheme was used to pull the patriotic american freedom train. See more ideas about train, locomotive and steam locomotive. Reading 2101 is a 484 northern type steam locomotive constructed in 1945 for use by the reading company as a member of the t1 class. Rare hallmark keepsake 2009 lionel chessie steam special locomotive qxe3052. The engine took 2101s place as the lead engine in special steam excursions chessie ran. See more ideas about train, locomotive and railroad photography. Reading 2101 news newspapers books scholar jstor july. Hallmark 2001 lionel train tender chessie steam special. The overhaul of the locomotive was well chronicled in the book revival of the 2101 by stephen hart. Constructed from an earlier 280 locomotive built in 1923, the 2101 handled heavy coal train traffic for the reading until being retired in 1959. O, chessie system ran a steam excursion program around its entire system in 1977 and 1978. A mth chessie 284 berkshire draws a hopper freight consists on the sleepy hollow rr. Rowland, which had overseen the restoration of steam for use on the american freedom train, chessie steam special, and other events during that time period was convinced the motive power could be reborn for use in road service.
Filming the chessie steam special by autorino, michael l. You will be charged at the time of checkout to secure availability and your order will be shipped once we receive it from the manufacture. Chessie the railroad kitten book cover chessie was a popular cat. Lionel 2027360 chessie steam special 18 passenger car 2. Rowlands credentials with steam operations and howes credentials with passenger operations made believers of the board. Three trips plus a ferry trip were offered from the baltimorewashington area in the spring, and four trips plus a ferry trip were offered in the fall. Chessie steam special, and other events during that time period was convinced the motive power could be reborn for use in road service. The t1 484s which came from this rebuild program bore little resemblance to the consolidations from which they came. Ive been fascinated by the chessie steam special since i wrote a school report about chessie system a few years ago. In 1976, with america celebrating its bicentennial, railroads from coast to coast got into the spiri. The chessie steam special ran its first tour on may 7, 1977 from baltimore to ellicott city.
Remembering the chessie steam special 40 years ago. By 1955 all the steam was gone from the property, including the powerful 484 potomacs and gigantic 1200 series challengers, which were all under. From the people and things you love, to memories of the past, to the anticipation of something new. As students read and record the chessie books they read, they will earn awards to encourage their progress. An extensive compilation of csx locomotive photos from 1987 to the present for both the railfan and modeler.
Lionel chessie steam special locomotive digital dreambook. The chessie steam special is foremost in my mind because a friend reminded me that this is the 40 th anniversary of the start of those trips. Feb 05, 2016 so, back to that chessie steam special, 2101s last hurrah for this set of excursions in 1977 and 78 on various routes of the chessie system, 2101 was adorned with chessie system trim, and her big yellowandorange tender bore that bold chesc logo. Filming the chessie steam special by autorino, michael. I picked it up because of a conversation i had with someone who had a trivet of chessie the railroad cat and in telling me the story of how he acquired it, he seemed to expect i would know. He formed a new company, the american coal enterprises and set about soliciting his idea to railroads, engineers. All pricing is up front so you know exactly how much everything is. Remembering the chessie steam special 40 years ago trains. The layout owner has added a lot of details since the last video shot on this wonderful model rr. Hallmark 8454 1939 hiawatha steam locomotive christmas ornament. The extra tender continued to follow the locomotive throughout the run of the chessie steam special. Hallmark keepsake ornament tender lionel chessie steam special 2001 4. She then went through another repaint and pulled the chessie steam special for two seasons in 1977 and 1978.
Chessie steam special diecast 284 berkshire steam engine and tender, 68003. The purpose of the chessie book club is to create excitement for reading while building comprehension and providing a challenge for beginning and developing readers. The next installment of seeing trainz takes us to the masondixon line in 1978. Baltimore and ohio railroad 3 book lot chessie system. The placard on the nose proudly proclaims this to be the chessie steam special, and the number is decorated in vermillion on blue below the headlight and blueonblue on the number boards. Steam also disappeared from the western maryland during the 1950s. The chessie steam special returned the following year which was, after all, the 150th year following the ceremonial laying of the first stone, culminating a twoyear celebration. Despite the fact that it made a healthy living moving coal, it was diesel fuel that took over all the road and local work by 1954. Pennsylvania torpedo locomotive gallery image with caption. Number 2101 was available and went through some detail changes. Hundreds of titles available, most at discount prices.
So, back to that chessie steam special, 2101s last hurrah for this set of excursions in 1977 and 78 on various routes of the chessie system, 2101 was adorned with chessie system trim, and her big yellowandorange tender bore that bold chesc logo. The set includes an 060 steam locomotive, a stock car, threedome tank car, steel gondola andoffcenter cupola caboose, all equipped with ez mater knuckle couplers. The phrases we wrote the book on toy trains, we wrote the books on toy trains, by collectors, for collectors, the smart way to buy or sell. The chessie steam special is foremost in my mind because a friend reminded me that this is the. After the roundhouse fire put chessie s engine for their steam special out of commission chessie 2101aft1, the owner ross rowland made a trade with the museum. Below is the standard chessie paint scheme applied to c26s. They are detailed in the societys book working on the western maryland railway edited by wes morganstern. The 2101 wears her chessie steam special garb, and the 2102, rescued from the scrapper by bill benson of steam tours inc. O gauge chessie steam special 484 from mth classic toy. What evolved into the chessie steam special was a unique excursion experience that has never really been duplicated before or since.
This chessie steam special 2101 print done by an artist john terry in 1977 on a piece of slate. After the roundhouse fire put chessies engine for their steam special out of commission chessie 2101aft1, the owner ross rowland made a trade with the museum. One of germanys finest and most famous and superb model railway with steam trains in. She then went through another repaint and pulled the chessie steam special for two seasons in. Chessie steam special by john terry 1977 rare collectible. The former i10sa consolidation converted by baldwin into a reading class t1 northern in 1945 was rescued by rowland after retirement in 1964 from service as part of the five t1s used for the reading rambles. Of course, it didnt hurt that chessie president hays t. The awards are linked to the chesapeake bay to connect with bodkins. Reading 2101 is a 484 northern type steam locomotive constructed in 1945 for use by the. In the summer of 1977, we were invited to ride the chessie steam special, an excursion hosted by chessie that would depart from camden station in baltimore and carry us to harpers ferry, west virginia and back. When the everinnovative anthracite hauler was told they couldnt build a new locomotive during the war, the reading did the next best thing. Hallmark 2012lionel chessie steam special miniature.
The focal point of the chessie steam special was its massive onemillionpound steam locomotive, no. The chessie steam special ran its first tour on may 7, 1977 from baltimore to ellicott city and beyond. The train was painted in the chessie system motif and consisted of the locomotive. Three trips plus a ferry trip were offered from the baltimorewashington area in the spring, and four trips plus a. The layout owner has added a lot of details since the last video shot on. Sep 22, 20 a mth chessie 284 berkshire draws a hopper freight consists on the sleepy hollow rr. Its a little work of art, created by a real person with a real passion to tell a big story. The chessie system book is fulls of interesting photos.
Jan 26, 2017 the chessie steam special is foremost in my mind because a friend reminded me that this is the 40 th anniversary of the start of those trips. But i am still interested in a chessie steam special, but i must first get a dcc system. Wearing chessie system dress replicating the roads livery. Ross rowlands chessie steam special was ready to roll in philadelphia in may, 1977.
Withheld from scrapping, the 2101 served as emergency backup power for the three other t1 locomotives serving the. The t1 found new life in excursion service for a time. I thought for such a reasonably priced book it was a great value. Buy hallmark 2012lionel chessie steam special miniature ornament set. The engine took 2101s place as the lead engine in special steam excursions chessie ran and pulled the chessie safety special through the early 80s. The locomotive and cars of the 19771978 chessie steam special. In my book, though, the 484 that looks the roughest and toughest in 1. Broadway limited chessie steam special 484 t1 northern. I saw this book and felt this was a good one for the price. The 484 had previously been used as one of three locomotives pulling the american freedom train. Seen between 19721982 with c3xxx road numbers and 903xxxx road numbers post1982. I looked at some of the other books about the chessie system and felt they where too pricey. He formed a new company, the american coal enterprises and set about soliciting his idea to railroads, engineers, steam professionals, and other companies in the.
The tender originally came from a new york central 482 mohawk locomotive. Painted in the bright colors of the new railroad, a steam powered passenger train barnstormed along the rails of the entire system. May 21, 2015 i have 2 chessie steam special ihc passenger cars. The sides of the running boards are yellow and vermillion. Ed, you are correct but the photos with the chessie steam special on the drum head were taken either in 1977, the 1st year of operation or in 1978 the 2nd year and a different observation car was used.
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