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A few Denver and Southern Short line (DSSL) Locomotives
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pacific seaboard rr es44ac there is a texturing glitch on the door and its red but here it is
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No your eyes are not seeing things, Gurtantown Central's 1522 leads a dinner train consist tender-first from the Picnic Grove, a rarity for the large Mountain. 1522 has been required to run in reverse due to their being no turnaround point, not usually an issue as the train is handled by the road's GP38-2s or SD45s (or occasionally a member's personal SP GP-9 Passenger, 3190). This was not the case today, however, as for a special charter trip the charterer requested steam, hence 1522 was used, so a test trip was run to be sure the loco could do it, and as the trip was in access of 40 miles (deadheading+ dinner run) through the mountains, the auxiliary tender was taken along. A stop was required for the regular passenger and freights to past, further increasing 1522's water usage during the trip.
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As the end of summer steam finishes for 2017, GTCRR's 1107 and 1702 bring the recently refurbrished Colorado Railcar set of GTCRR Lightweights back home, passing 1522 pulling "the leftovers" back to her home base, as the normal 'B' set was unavailable. Bringing up the rear of 1522's train are the railroad's CEO's 3 personal private cars. When steam returns in 2018, many of these cars will look drastically different, with all the maroon Heavyweights ahead of the green Norfork & Southern Budd, painted in the railroad's new livery, and everything having roller bearings. In 2018 the Suburban Railroad Passenger Car Society will move it's 8 heavyweight coaches, all from Northeastern roads (New Haven, Erie, etc) so somewhat out-of-place in California. This move will leave the GTCRR without a B set to run from Banana Hill to Gurtantown. To replace the 'B' set, the normal steam set (4 Reading Archroofs Coaches+1 RDG combine + lounge car) will be rebuilt with electric heat and roller bearings to become the new 'B' set, and 4 SP Harrimans owned by a private group will take over for steam trips. This will leave 2 RDG coaches in maroon with friction bearings for use on the road's famous 5-Star Dinner Train (CEO is a chef).
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This was the Banana Hill-Gurtantown 'B' set between 2002-2017 (15 years).
Gurtantown Central discontinued passenger service (wooden combine and 2 second hand steel coaches) in 1953, switching to freight only and replacing steam with diesel (Alco SW-1 and eventually SW-900).
Gurtantown Central started tourist operations with one set, the 'A' set, initially comprised of Boonton Coaches (3) in 1974, and as business grew, they added ex-Chessie Steam Special Reading Arch Roof Coaches (4) and Combines (2), and an assortment or 4-5 other old heavyweight Pullmans which operated from 1979 until 1984 unchanged. In 1984 Steamtown USA was dissolved and sold off many pieces of rolling stock, including ex-PRR, LV, and D&LW equipment, as well as from other Northeastern roads. At this time the Gurtantown Corporation purchased several clerestory roof steel coaches, to replace the old open vestibule Boonton Coaches (which were painted up for movie work and put in storage). The coaches were all painted maroon, as the RDG coaches as well as the new PRR and LV coaches were already maroon.
3 Lackawanna "Boonton Line" Open Vestibule Coaches (friction bearings) with GTCRR's first tourist era steam locomotive, ex-Reader 11, just out of Reader Service, that would later wind up in Florida, South Carolina, and finally Kentucky. On the rear is the wooden "bobber" caboose, presently on display at the Gurtantown Railroad Museum.
1982 and Western Pacific 94 is visiting, and for the event trails a longer train. The consist has 3 new RDG Arch Roofs, freshly painted in GTCRR Maroon, 1 Lackawanna Coach in GTCRR Maroon, 1 RDG Arch Roof Still in Chessie yellow, and finally a Union Pacific Pullman and Missouri Pacific Pullman, both donated as part of a group of 3 (1 UP, 2 MP) by UP shortly after acquiring MP/T&P in 1982. By this time the 2 Lackawanna Coaches still in green were slowly making their way into the spare coach pool.
It is 1986 and Gurtantown's 2nd hand ex-SOU SW-1 pulls the new PRR (2) and LV (1) Coaches onto GTCRR metals. Some coaches were in PRR and LV paint, and others in Chessie Safety Express paint from a later role in 1981. Those cars came from the newly formed CSX, which did not operate steam. By this time Gurtantown had a large tourist market from it's convenient positioning near the Point Jeyes Railway (all steam in freight and passenger service) and the famous "Redwood Route", the California Western.
In 1987 for a Hollywood Film, Heber Valley 618 is seen pulling the 3 Boonton coaches. Heber Valley equipment was used several times in motion pictures.
In 1988, Southern Pacific began the process of abandoning its route from New Gurtanville to Banana Hill, the Gurtantown Corporation decided to purchase the track to Banana Hill and operating it as one system along with the historically GTCRR track, laid by the Gurtan family in the late 1890s. Along with this 50+ mile acquisition came the need for more engines and passenger coaches. Several old ex-ATSF and ex-N&W GEs were purchased along with 2 vintage GP-9s, an ALCo RS-18u, and more coaches were needed. GTCRR went back to CSX and purchased 5 more coaches, as well as 2 more Lehigh Valley Coaches, 2 PRR P70s, and a PRR Pullman. In 1993, after the Cotton Belt Historical Society ran its last trip, Gurtantown owner Tong Gurtan purchased SLSW 819 and 6 pieces of rolling stock: stainless steel coaches (2), dinning cars (2), observation car, and business car for future use. Then in 1995, Norfolk Southern ended it's steam specials, leaving a vast number of lightweights available. GTCRR purchased 6 lightweights from NS: ex-CSX dome car (NS ended steam before it was renovated into NS condition), coaches (4), and a dining car (1). These coaches were in poor condition and were purchased for future use as Gurtantown looked to one day change from a small steam operation into providing professional 1950s style passenger service. The lightweights were placed in storage at Banana Hill, in siding 2, outside of town, awaiting latter attention. It was at this stage that a 'B' Set was formed, to operate from Banana Hill to Gurtantown as the 'A' set ran the other way.
In 1996 Cotton Belt 819 departs from Banana Hill on the ex-SP trackage. Stored beside are a line of ex-NS (nee-SOU) rebuilt slab side lightweights, a SOU corrugated LW, the ex-SLSW PS LWs, ex-NS ex-CSX full length dome, and the ex-SLSW ex-Canadian business car. Of note is the T&P/MP Business Car midway in the storage siding, this car was owned by the Missouri Pacific Historical Society, which stored its collection in Gurtantown on some spurs. Later on, GTCRR traded 2 Heavyweight MP Pullmans (donated by UP) to the society in exchange for the lightweight Pullman, as GTCRR looked to streamline its operations (literally and metaphorically).
The GTCRR 1989-2002 'B' Set: GTCRR Gold RPO, 2 ex-Chessie Arch Roofs, 2 PRR P70s, MP Pullman, MP Pullman or UP Pullman.
The GTCRR 1989-2002 'A' Set: Green ex-SLSF RPO, GTCRR Maroon ex-RDG Combine, 3 Maroon ex-RDG Arch Roofs, MP Pullman or UP Pullman. Around this time GTCRR was leasing CWR's ALCo 61 which Kyle Railways was trying to sell.
Spare Pool: ex-Chessie Clerestory, ex-LV Clerestory, PRR P70, PRR Pullman
Dinner Train: RDG Combine (for storage), RDG Arch Roof (rebuilt with tables every 3rd seat (seat, table, seat, seat, table, etc. ), PRR Twin-Diner 4619-4618, PRR Pullman, PRR Solarium-Observation.
This brings us up to the 21st Century, to 2003 with the arrival of the NH leased coaches from the Suburban Passenger Car Preservation Society, and changing of the 'B' set, with the new NH Roller Bearing coaches becoming the 'B' Set, the PRR/LV 'B' Set becoming the 'A' set, and the old RDG 'A' set being used for steam excursions only as GTCRR transitioned into a streamlined diesel railroad with Saturday steam trips. Everything changed after 2003, 1522 coming on to the line, EMD GP38-2s and SD60s, GEs being sold, ALCos demoted, bridges rebuilt, tunnels widened.
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Gurtantown Central Railroad
Serving California Since 1897
Freight Service, Finer Era of Passenger Travel, Exquisite Dinners, and Saturday Steam
Call 1-888-819-GTCR
www.gurtantowntrain.com
Live Rail Connections to BNSF Railway, Union Pacific, and the one and only steam operated common carrier Point Jeyes Railway.
Rail Access to Multiple Plots at the Gurtantown Industrial Park, and the ability to expand to willing customers.
Passenger Trains (Diesel) operated Daily March-October; Tuesday, Friday, & Saturday November-February. 10:30 AM
Steam Services operate Daily (with diesel assistance) June-August, Saturdays Only August-Last Saturday of Summer (September) and March-June at 9:00 AM.
Dinner Services Run on Friday & Saturday from the Historic New Gurtanville Station at 6:00 PM.
Gurtantown Central discontinued passenger service (wooden combine and 2 second hand steel coaches) in 1953, switching to freight only and replacing steam with diesel (Alco SW-1 and eventually SW-900).
Gurtantown Central started tourist operations with one set, the 'A' set, initially comprised of Boonton Coaches (3) in 1974, and as business grew, they added ex-Chessie Steam Special Reading Arch Roof Coaches (4) and Combines (2), and an assortment or 4-5 other old heavyweight Pullmans which operated from 1979 until 1984 unchanged. In 1984 Steamtown USA was dissolved and sold off many pieces of rolling stock, including ex-PRR, LV, and D&LW equipment, as well as from other Northeastern roads. At this time the Gurtantown Corporation purchased several clerestory roof steel coaches, to replace the old open vestibule Boonton Coaches (which were painted up for movie work and put in storage). The coaches were all painted maroon, as the RDG coaches as well as the new PRR and LV coaches were already maroon.
3 Lackawanna "Boonton Line" Open Vestibule Coaches (friction bearings) with GTCRR's first tourist era steam locomotive, ex-Reader 11, just out of Reader Service, that would later wind up in Florida, South Carolina, and finally Kentucky. On the rear is the wooden "bobber" caboose, presently on display at the Gurtantown Railroad Museum.
1982 and Western Pacific 94 is visiting, and for the event trails a longer train. The consist has 3 new RDG Arch Roofs, freshly painted in GTCRR Maroon, 1 Lackawanna Coach in GTCRR Maroon, 1 RDG Arch Roof Still in Chessie yellow, and finally a Union Pacific Pullman and Missouri Pacific Pullman, both donated as part of a group of 3 (1 UP, 2 MP) by UP shortly after acquiring MP/T&P in 1982. By this time the 2 Lackawanna Coaches still in green were slowly making their way into the spare coach pool.
It is 1986 and Gurtantown's 2nd hand ex-SOU SW-1 pulls the new PRR (2) and LV (1) Coaches onto GTCRR metals. Some coaches were in PRR and LV paint, and others in Chessie Safety Express paint from a later role in 1981. Those cars came from the newly formed CSX, which did not operate steam. By this time Gurtantown had a large tourist market from it's convenient positioning near the Point Jeyes Railway (all steam in freight and passenger service) and the famous "Redwood Route", the California Western.
In 1987 for a Hollywood Film, Heber Valley 618 is seen pulling the 3 Boonton coaches. Heber Valley equipment was used several times in motion pictures.
In 1988, Southern Pacific began the process of abandoning its route from New Gurtanville to Banana Hill, the Gurtantown Corporation decided to purchase the track to Banana Hill and operating it as one system along with the historically GTCRR track, laid by the Gurtan family in the late 1890s. Along with this 50+ mile acquisition came the need for more engines and passenger coaches. Several old ex-ATSF and ex-N&W GEs were purchased along with 2 vintage GP-9s, an ALCo RS-18u, and more coaches were needed. GTCRR went back to CSX and purchased 5 more coaches, as well as 2 more Lehigh Valley Coaches, 2 PRR P70s, and a PRR Pullman. In 1993, after the Cotton Belt Historical Society ran its last trip, Gurtantown owner Tong Gurtan purchased SLSW 819 and 6 pieces of rolling stock: stainless steel coaches (2), dinning cars (2), observation car, and business car for future use. Then in 1995, Norfolk Southern ended it's steam specials, leaving a vast number of lightweights available. GTCRR purchased 6 lightweights from NS: ex-CSX dome car (NS ended steam before it was renovated into NS condition), coaches (4), and a dining car (1). These coaches were in poor condition and were purchased for future use as Gurtantown looked to one day change from a small steam operation into providing professional 1950s style passenger service. The lightweights were placed in storage at Banana Hill, in siding 2, outside of town, awaiting latter attention. It was at this stage that a 'B' Set was formed, to operate from Banana Hill to Gurtantown as the 'A' set ran the other way.
In 1996 Cotton Belt 819 departs from Banana Hill on the ex-SP trackage. Stored beside are a line of ex-NS (nee-SOU) rebuilt slab side lightweights, a SOU corrugated LW, the ex-SLSW PS LWs, ex-NS ex-CSX full length dome, and the ex-SLSW ex-Canadian business car. Of note is the T&P/MP Business Car midway in the storage siding, this car was owned by the Missouri Pacific Historical Society, which stored its collection in Gurtantown on some spurs. Later on, GTCRR traded 2 Heavyweight MP Pullmans (donated by UP) to the society in exchange for the lightweight Pullman, as GTCRR looked to streamline its operations (literally and metaphorically).
The GTCRR 1989-2002 'B' Set: GTCRR Gold RPO, 2 ex-Chessie Arch Roofs, 2 PRR P70s, MP Pullman, MP Pullman or UP Pullman.
The GTCRR 1989-2002 'A' Set: Green ex-SLSF RPO, GTCRR Maroon ex-RDG Combine, 3 Maroon ex-RDG Arch Roofs, MP Pullman or UP Pullman. Around this time GTCRR was leasing CWR's ALCo 61 which Kyle Railways was trying to sell.
Spare Pool: ex-Chessie Clerestory, ex-LV Clerestory, PRR P70, PRR Pullman
Dinner Train: RDG Combine (for storage), RDG Arch Roof (rebuilt with tables every 3rd seat (seat, table, seat, seat, table, etc. ), PRR Twin-Diner 4619-4618, PRR Pullman, PRR Solarium-Observation.
This brings us up to the 21st Century, to 2003 with the arrival of the NH leased coaches from the Suburban Passenger Car Preservation Society, and changing of the 'B' set, with the new NH Roller Bearing coaches becoming the 'B' Set, the PRR/LV 'B' Set becoming the 'A' set, and the old RDG 'A' set being used for steam excursions only as GTCRR transitioned into a streamlined diesel railroad with Saturday steam trips. Everything changed after 2003, 1522 coming on to the line, EMD GP38-2s and SD60s, GEs being sold, ALCos demoted, bridges rebuilt, tunnels widened.
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Gurtantown Central Railroad
Serving California Since 1897
Freight Service, Finer Era of Passenger Travel, Exquisite Dinners, and Saturday Steam
Call 1-888-819-GTCR
www.gurtantowntrain.com
Live Rail Connections to BNSF Railway, Union Pacific, and the one and only steam operated common carrier Point Jeyes Railway.
Rail Access to Multiple Plots at the Gurtantown Industrial Park, and the ability to expand to willing customers.
Passenger Trains (Diesel) operated Daily March-October; Tuesday, Friday, & Saturday November-February. 10:30 AM
Steam Services operate Daily (with diesel assistance) June-August, Saturdays Only August-Last Saturday of Summer (September) and March-June at 9:00 AM.
Dinner Services Run on Friday & Saturday from the Historic New Gurtanville Station at 6:00 PM.
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We are now focusing on the 21st Century 'A' and 'B' sets, and how they have changed 3 times. Gurtantown finally reached its goal of a mainly lightweight diesel operation in 2015, when some of the old lightweights (ex-NS, ex-Cotton Belt, ex-Chessie) that were stored at Banana Hill Jct, were rebuilt from the ground up at Colorado Railcar into fully functional and reliable 21st century coaches. Wiring was replaced, air conditioning upgraded, new FRA glazing put in, tight-lock couplings, end cap roller bearings, new toilets, and narration systems.
2003-2015 'A' Set: ex-Chessie Gold RPO, 4 ex-Chessie Arch Roofs, ex-LV Clerestory Coach, and 2 ex-PRR Clerestory coaches. These coaches had been the 'B' set since 1989. They were obtained between 1986 and 1989. By the time they were retired in 2015, some of these coaches were in very rough condition from daily use for more than 30 years. Seats were getting poorly in some cars, floor issues in others, roof leaks in some, and falling windows in others. Many had toilet/sewage issues. The future of these coaches has not been decided, and currently they are stored out of use on a long spur in the industrial park (as seen below) reachable only by crossing some treacherous spur tracks. It is generally assumed that one day in 5-10 years these coaches will be rebuilt in the same way the ex-RDG commuter coaches were, and be updated to 21st century standards (HEP, roller bearings, etc) by Colorado Railcar.
2003-2017 'B' Set: ex-NH RPO, ex-NH Baggage Car, 4 ex-NH roller bearing coaches, 1 ex-NH 6 wheel friction bearing coach, and 1 ex-NH lounge car (roller bearing). These were the coaches that belonged to the Suburban Passenger Car Preservation Society and were used when they were based on Gurtantown Central property. Following the 2017 season, the society decided not to renew the lease and relocate the coaches.
2016-present 'A' Set: HEP Car, 4 ex-NS PS LW Coaches (ex-SOU), 1 ex-SLSW Stainless Steel Coach, 1 ex-NS PS LW Dining Car rebuilt as a lounge car, 2 ex-SLSW Stainless Dining Cars, 1 ex-NS ex-CSX PS Full Dome, and 1 ex-SLSW Round End Stainless Steel Dome Car. On special events the GTCRR Business Car "Seattle" is added. This Mod. HW car is ex-CN and added for 1st class fare on certain dates. It was painted red and white with faux corrugation to match the LWs, but was rebuilt at Colorado Railcar in 2017 and painted into the GTCRR's new HW livery of red with grey stripes.
2017-present 'B' Set: 1 ex-RDG Arch Roof Combine in new GTCRR HW Red (with roller bearings and HEP), 4 ex-RDG Arch Roof Coaches in new GTCRR HW Red (with roller bearings and HEP), and an ex-RDG Lounge Car (rebuilt from a coach) in new GTCRR HW Red (with roller bearings and HEP). The lounge car was the first to be rebuilt. After the success of the "Spirit of Gurtanville" trainset, GTCRR sent one old clerestory roof CNJ commuter coach to Colorado Railcar, and rebuilt it at a cost of more than $40,000 USD into a lounge car with open back platform with all the 21st century mechanical specs. Following the success of this the other ex-RDG steam set was slated to head to Colorado Railcar and be rebuilt, but following the hefty price the rebuild was scaled back to under $20,000 USD (no new plumbing, just HEP and roller bearings), with new low profile air conditioning (as A&CW did on their "Roamer) retaining the clerestory roof on one coach. An offer was put in by the neighbouring Point Jeyes Railway to rebuild 1 coach and the combine in their own shops for $10,000, leaving Colorado Railcar with 3 coaches to rebuild. The order stated "rebuild ex-RDG coaches to new condition". There was some confusion, and the Point Jeyes shops turned the coaches out in new condition, as they looked in 1923: full gas lighting, friction bearings, dark Pullman Green, steam heat, and other features that made the Steam Set SP set so undesirable to the crews. At this time PJRy also rebuilt one of the movie train Boonton coaches, and the other ex-CNJ commuter coach (the other of the 2 being turned into the lounge car), all coaches were "rebuilt" before GTCRR management saw the finished product and that the coaches had been restored rather than rebuilt.
Colorado Railcar HWs: These are the 3 Heavyweights rebuilt at Colorado. The lounge car (ex-CNJ coach) in 2017, the new prototype $40,000 USD RDG coach (others will be $20,000 and not as in depth with plumbing and window glazing), and the re-rebuilt business car "Seattle". Colorado Railcar rebuilt this car in 2015 with faux corrugation and into the GTCRR Lightweight scheme, however GTCRR chose to update it's heavyweights following the Suburban Passenger Car Preservation Society leaving, and sent "Seattle" back to be rebuilt yet again into the new heavyweight red and grey scheme without corrugation, and new upgrades to be Amtrak certified (tight-lock couplings, initially in 2015 they were upgraded but not to 79m/h standards), new glazing, and new wheels.
2017-present "Steam" Set: The privately owned Southern Pacific set belonging to the group that stores SOU 1610, SP 794, and their SP cars at Banana Hill Jct. These cars are 100% original having friction bearings, opening windows, steam heat, and old lighting. GTCRR crews do not really like using these coaches, but they are perfect for steam and passengers enjoy them, and following the departure of the Suburban Passenger Car Preservation Society, and the rebuilding of the GTCRR steam set for daily diesel use, these were the coaches that were left for steam use, perfect for use with steam.
GTCRR Dinner Train: This consist is essentially unmodified, except for the replacement of the PRR diners with 2 ex-Auto Train Full Length Domes with lower-level kitchens. These ex-RDG coaches are expected to remain unmodified and in the PRR inspired maroon for the foreseeable future. These cars still have minimal usage on dinner trains, whereas the old steam set is becoming the 'B' set so it will see daily usage, hence the need for HEP and roller bearings.
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Gurtantown Central Railroad
Serving California Since 1897
Freight Service, Finer Era of Passenger Travel, Exquisite Dinners, and Saturday Steam
Call 1-888-819-GTCR
www.gurtantowntrain.com
Live Rail Connections to BNSF Railway, Union Pacific, and the one and only steam operated common carrier Point Jeyes Railway.
Rail Access to Multiple Plots at the Gurtantown Industrial Park, and the ability to expand to willing customers.
Passenger Trains (Diesel) operated Daily March-October; Tuesday, Friday, & Saturday November-February. 10:30 AM
Steam Services operate Daily (with diesel assistance) June-August, Saturdays Only August-Last Saturday of Summer (September) and March-June at 9:00 AM.
Dinner Services Run on Friday & Saturday from the Historic New Gurtanville Station at 6:00 PM.
2003-2015 'A' Set: ex-Chessie Gold RPO, 4 ex-Chessie Arch Roofs, ex-LV Clerestory Coach, and 2 ex-PRR Clerestory coaches. These coaches had been the 'B' set since 1989. They were obtained between 1986 and 1989. By the time they were retired in 2015, some of these coaches were in very rough condition from daily use for more than 30 years. Seats were getting poorly in some cars, floor issues in others, roof leaks in some, and falling windows in others. Many had toilet/sewage issues. The future of these coaches has not been decided, and currently they are stored out of use on a long spur in the industrial park (as seen below) reachable only by crossing some treacherous spur tracks. It is generally assumed that one day in 5-10 years these coaches will be rebuilt in the same way the ex-RDG commuter coaches were, and be updated to 21st century standards (HEP, roller bearings, etc) by Colorado Railcar.
2003-2017 'B' Set: ex-NH RPO, ex-NH Baggage Car, 4 ex-NH roller bearing coaches, 1 ex-NH 6 wheel friction bearing coach, and 1 ex-NH lounge car (roller bearing). These were the coaches that belonged to the Suburban Passenger Car Preservation Society and were used when they were based on Gurtantown Central property. Following the 2017 season, the society decided not to renew the lease and relocate the coaches.
2016-present 'A' Set: HEP Car, 4 ex-NS PS LW Coaches (ex-SOU), 1 ex-SLSW Stainless Steel Coach, 1 ex-NS PS LW Dining Car rebuilt as a lounge car, 2 ex-SLSW Stainless Dining Cars, 1 ex-NS ex-CSX PS Full Dome, and 1 ex-SLSW Round End Stainless Steel Dome Car. On special events the GTCRR Business Car "Seattle" is added. This Mod. HW car is ex-CN and added for 1st class fare on certain dates. It was painted red and white with faux corrugation to match the LWs, but was rebuilt at Colorado Railcar in 2017 and painted into the GTCRR's new HW livery of red with grey stripes.
2017-present 'B' Set: 1 ex-RDG Arch Roof Combine in new GTCRR HW Red (with roller bearings and HEP), 4 ex-RDG Arch Roof Coaches in new GTCRR HW Red (with roller bearings and HEP), and an ex-RDG Lounge Car (rebuilt from a coach) in new GTCRR HW Red (with roller bearings and HEP). The lounge car was the first to be rebuilt. After the success of the "Spirit of Gurtanville" trainset, GTCRR sent one old clerestory roof CNJ commuter coach to Colorado Railcar, and rebuilt it at a cost of more than $40,000 USD into a lounge car with open back platform with all the 21st century mechanical specs. Following the success of this the other ex-RDG steam set was slated to head to Colorado Railcar and be rebuilt, but following the hefty price the rebuild was scaled back to under $20,000 USD (no new plumbing, just HEP and roller bearings), with new low profile air conditioning (as A&CW did on their "Roamer) retaining the clerestory roof on one coach. An offer was put in by the neighbouring Point Jeyes Railway to rebuild 1 coach and the combine in their own shops for $10,000, leaving Colorado Railcar with 3 coaches to rebuild. The order stated "rebuild ex-RDG coaches to new condition". There was some confusion, and the Point Jeyes shops turned the coaches out in new condition, as they looked in 1923: full gas lighting, friction bearings, dark Pullman Green, steam heat, and other features that made the Steam Set SP set so undesirable to the crews. At this time PJRy also rebuilt one of the movie train Boonton coaches, and the other ex-CNJ commuter coach (the other of the 2 being turned into the lounge car), all coaches were "rebuilt" before GTCRR management saw the finished product and that the coaches had been restored rather than rebuilt.
Colorado Railcar HWs: These are the 3 Heavyweights rebuilt at Colorado. The lounge car (ex-CNJ coach) in 2017, the new prototype $40,000 USD RDG coach (others will be $20,000 and not as in depth with plumbing and window glazing), and the re-rebuilt business car "Seattle". Colorado Railcar rebuilt this car in 2015 with faux corrugation and into the GTCRR Lightweight scheme, however GTCRR chose to update it's heavyweights following the Suburban Passenger Car Preservation Society leaving, and sent "Seattle" back to be rebuilt yet again into the new heavyweight red and grey scheme without corrugation, and new upgrades to be Amtrak certified (tight-lock couplings, initially in 2015 they were upgraded but not to 79m/h standards), new glazing, and new wheels.
2017-present "Steam" Set: The privately owned Southern Pacific set belonging to the group that stores SOU 1610, SP 794, and their SP cars at Banana Hill Jct. These cars are 100% original having friction bearings, opening windows, steam heat, and old lighting. GTCRR crews do not really like using these coaches, but they are perfect for steam and passengers enjoy them, and following the departure of the Suburban Passenger Car Preservation Society, and the rebuilding of the GTCRR steam set for daily diesel use, these were the coaches that were left for steam use, perfect for use with steam.
GTCRR Dinner Train: This consist is essentially unmodified, except for the replacement of the PRR diners with 2 ex-Auto Train Full Length Domes with lower-level kitchens. These ex-RDG coaches are expected to remain unmodified and in the PRR inspired maroon for the foreseeable future. These cars still have minimal usage on dinner trains, whereas the old steam set is becoming the 'B' set so it will see daily usage, hence the need for HEP and roller bearings.
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Gurtantown Central Railroad
Serving California Since 1897
Freight Service, Finer Era of Passenger Travel, Exquisite Dinners, and Saturday Steam
Call 1-888-819-GTCR
www.gurtantowntrain.com
Live Rail Connections to BNSF Railway, Union Pacific, and the one and only steam operated common carrier Point Jeyes Railway.
Rail Access to Multiple Plots at the Gurtantown Industrial Park, and the ability to expand to willing customers.
Passenger Trains (Diesel) operated Daily March-October; Tuesday, Friday, & Saturday November-February. 10:30 AM
Steam Services operate Daily (with diesel assistance) June-August, Saturdays Only August-Last Saturday of Summer (September) and March-June at 9:00 AM.
Dinner Services Run on Friday & Saturday from the Historic New Gurtanville Station at 6:00 PM.
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Here we see one of the Boonton coaches out trailing Western Pacific 94 along with a Shortline Enterprises ex-V&T miners caboose. This stock was out with a GTCRR boxcar painted in WP, and an SP reefer lettered for WP for the pilot episode of "Little Cabin in the Mountains", an unsuccessful spin-off of the successful show "Little House on the Prairie".
Another shot of the 94 passing over Gurtanville Trestle.
94 worked this trip, and then immediately after was repainted for use as a freight locomotive with a different number the next day, to finish filming. The headlight was dropped, yellow striping painted white, and another surviving WP tender was painted to match her tender and put behind Strasburg 89 that was at the neighbouring Point Jeyes Railway for heavy work (Strasburg did not have quite the shop they have today in the early 1980s, and 89 spent nearly 10 years out of service, so my fictional railway took 89 in to do the work for them), and during repairs the loco was pushed along by WP 94 with a smoke pot and faux WP oil tender. WP 94 spent much of the 1980s at Gurtantown on loan, but is currently out of service, as is the GTCRR Boonton Coach. (1 was rebuilt in 2017 by PJRy into historic D&LW factory paint, but this motion picture coach was used more by Hollywood, and as such was in poorer shape, so the other one was rebuilt.
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Another shot of the 94 passing over Gurtanville Trestle.
94 worked this trip, and then immediately after was repainted for use as a freight locomotive with a different number the next day, to finish filming. The headlight was dropped, yellow striping painted white, and another surviving WP tender was painted to match her tender and put behind Strasburg 89 that was at the neighbouring Point Jeyes Railway for heavy work (Strasburg did not have quite the shop they have today in the early 1980s, and 89 spent nearly 10 years out of service, so my fictional railway took 89 in to do the work for them), and during repairs the loco was pushed along by WP 94 with a smoke pot and faux WP oil tender. WP 94 spent much of the 1980s at Gurtantown on loan, but is currently out of service, as is the GTCRR Boonton Coach. (1 was rebuilt in 2017 by PJRy into historic D&LW factory paint, but this motion picture coach was used more by Hollywood, and as such was in poorer shape, so the other one was rebuilt.
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In 1934, the Pioneer & Avalon had looked into 5 different 4-8-4 designs. The Southern Pacific's GS2, GS4, and GS5 Classes, Western Maryland J1 Potomacs, Norfolk and Western J Class, Reading T1's, and the Milwaukee Road S2 Class.
In 1935, they ordered 15 N&W J Class Northerns from the N&W's own Roanoke Shops and the about 50 Reading T1's to be modified for heavy fast freight over the 1.7% on the P&A's line between Pioneer, IL, and Avalon, GA. The speed limit was 75 which meant trains could get a running start before hitting the grade.
By the end of 1935, the first P&A D1a (T1) and the first D1b (J) had arrived in Pioneer for a break in run. In 1939, all of the D1 class northerns had been delivered to the railroad and had been serving the P&A well.
On April 28th, 1940, 2 early D1a's had been rebuilt and were being tested with 3 P&A coaches and about 180 empty coal hoppers, equivalent to 70 loaded cars, down a part of the line between Hendersonville, TN, and Bloomington, IN. The D1a's also had new AUX cars due to there not being a waterstop for them on this leg of the test. A railfan catches the train waiting for a P&A Express service, lead by P&A D1b #503, "The Pioneer's Axe" as it speeds by at 40 MPH (tight curves at the start of the downhill in Hendersonville).
P&A Doubleheader D1a Northerns.
Oh whats this? Its a D1b!
P&A Pullman 10-1-2 Sleeper "The Axe"
P&A Pullman 14BR Sleeper "Limitless"
P&A Divided Coach
I will get better shots once I find the perfect route and spot to take the shots and when I can get all my P&A stuff into a yard. Currently working on a new logo (finished), and I also have a SD40-2 in the works, along with a 4-8-2 Class X2c and C40-8. Stay tuned!
In 1935, they ordered 15 N&W J Class Northerns from the N&W's own Roanoke Shops and the about 50 Reading T1's to be modified for heavy fast freight over the 1.7% on the P&A's line between Pioneer, IL, and Avalon, GA. The speed limit was 75 which meant trains could get a running start before hitting the grade.
By the end of 1935, the first P&A D1a (T1) and the first D1b (J) had arrived in Pioneer for a break in run. In 1939, all of the D1 class northerns had been delivered to the railroad and had been serving the P&A well.
On April 28th, 1940, 2 early D1a's had been rebuilt and were being tested with 3 P&A coaches and about 180 empty coal hoppers, equivalent to 70 loaded cars, down a part of the line between Hendersonville, TN, and Bloomington, IN. The D1a's also had new AUX cars due to there not being a waterstop for them on this leg of the test. A railfan catches the train waiting for a P&A Express service, lead by P&A D1b #503, "The Pioneer's Axe" as it speeds by at 40 MPH (tight curves at the start of the downhill in Hendersonville).
P&A Doubleheader D1a Northerns.
Oh whats this? Its a D1b!
P&A Pullman 10-1-2 Sleeper "The Axe"
P&A Pullman 14BR Sleeper "Limitless"
P&A Divided Coach
I will get better shots once I find the perfect route and spot to take the shots and when I can get all my P&A stuff into a yard. Currently working on a new logo (finished), and I also have a SD40-2 in the works, along with a 4-8-2 Class X2c and C40-8. Stay tuned!
Ahh, but this is the beauty of Trainz. We don't have to be tied to absolute timelines we simply write our own.
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yes thats my name
What that guy said!
In absolutely gleaming paint, 2716 prepares to depart Lake Kee with the Point Jeyes Limited. 2716 is the preferred loco on this trip, but had been out of action for nearly all of 2017 undergoing its FRA mandated 1,472 day inspection, with Hudson 2839 or D&RGW 1605 standing in on "the Limited" since late 2016. Now however, 2716 is back, with fresh paint, and polished to perfection. Also of note is the headlight, over the summer when 2716 was being overhauled, the twin-beam light was replaced with an old style single beam Pyle National light. The owner's SOU private car is on the rear of the matched green set, and 2716 is back! 2716 lives on safely in "steam country" on this eclectic 100% steam shortline, thought the "outside world" can be seen just behind, on the other side of the fence. One of the Gurtantown Central's parent Indiana Railroad red locomotives can be seen in the distance
Saturnr
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SuperSpeedMaglev
Wonderfully Old Fashioned
(Yes this is an old shot, but I didn't want to make this post boring, plus I don't have any other shots I could really use at the moment)
So, I had the idea of 'The Grand Midland Railway' a while back and I've decided to change it up a bit, including the name.
It's now known as 'The Midland, Northern and Western Railway'.
I was thinking that it could either co-exist, or, rather than The Midland Railway having existed, my company taking it's place, which basically would be similar to it, except that the line would expand a little more into The Midlands(possibly a bit a small section of Wales), expanding further into the Western section of the UK and having a line all the way up to Edinburgh, as well as lines expanding into sections of the North of the UK.
Basically, in short:
-My company would probably be competitive, due to the line to Edinburgh.
-To me, it currently feels like GWR/LMS Routes combined.
By the way, if this isn't perfect, I am kind of new to this.
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(Yes this is an old shot, but I didn't want to make this post boring, plus I don't have any other shots I could really use at the moment)
So, I had the idea of 'The Grand Midland Railway' a while back and I've decided to change it up a bit, including the name.
It's now known as 'The Midland, Northern and Western Railway'.
I was thinking that it could either co-exist, or, rather than The Midland Railway having existed, my company taking it's place, which basically would be similar to it, except that the line would expand a little more into The Midlands(possibly a bit a small section of Wales), expanding further into the Western section of the UK and having a line all the way up to Edinburgh, as well as lines expanding into sections of the North of the UK.
Basically, in short:
-My company would probably be competitive, due to the line to Edinburgh.
-To me, it currently feels like GWR/LMS Routes combined.
By the way, if this isn't perfect, I am kind of new to this.
So we get to see some Crimson locos with copper chimneys?�� GWR+Midland after all. I like the idea. LMS Crimson with copper chimneys and brass topfeeds (at least the centre part, not the piping) for an Midland/GWR feel.
SuperSpeedMaglev
Wonderfully Old Fashioned
Well I wouldn't get your hopes up. This is an idea in the making, but it's always there if I want to use it.
Also, the livery in that old screenshot, I may change it, I mean after all, I never really finished any locomotive liveries, I got distracted with some other stuff.
I wasn't actually thinking of 'GWR' Stack Engines, but that's a good idea actually. I may try that!(Even though I literally just said don't get your hopes up..
:hehe
Also, the livery in that old screenshot, I may change it, I mean after all, I never really finished any locomotive liveries, I got distracted with some other stuff.
I wasn't actually thinking of 'GWR' Stack Engines, but that's a good idea actually. I may try that!(Even though I literally just said don't get your hopes up..
:heheTo work the newly refurbished coaches, Gurtantown Central Railroad purchased 2 ex-BNSF (nee-ATSF) GP30s. The first unit was rebuilt at the GTCRR's own shops and reclassified as a "GP30-2". It has Dash 2 electrics from a GP38-2, but retains the old prime mover and body. Of note, the gyralite assembly was patched out, and a high headlight installed for use in the tunnels. The 2nd unit is to be numbered 3702, and will either be painted the same red, or into the GTCX Red and Silver livery. There is however, a small chance 3702 will be painted L&N blue and silver for use with the CEO's personal private car, the Ohio River.
Saturnr
Gurtantown Central Railroad
Serving California Since 1897
Freight Service, Finer Era of Passenger Travel, Exquisite Dinners, and Saturday Steam
Call 1-888-819-GTCR
www.gurtantowntrain.com
Live Rail Connections to BNSF Railway, Union Pacific, and the one and only steam operated common carrier Point Jeyes Railway.
Rail Access to Multiple Plots at the Gurtantown Industrial Park, and the ability to expand to willing customers.
Passenger Trains (Diesel) operated Daily March-October; Tuesday, Friday, & Saturday November-February. 10:30 AM
Steam Services operate Daily (with diesel assistance) June-August, Saturdays Only August-Last Saturday of Summer (September) and March-June at 9:00 AM.
Dinner Services Run on Friday & Saturday from the Historic New Gurtanville Station at 6:00 PM.
Saturnr
Gurtantown Central Railroad
Serving California Since 1897
Freight Service, Finer Era of Passenger Travel, Exquisite Dinners, and Saturday Steam
Call 1-888-819-GTCR
www.gurtantowntrain.com
Live Rail Connections to BNSF Railway, Union Pacific, and the one and only steam operated common carrier Point Jeyes Railway.
Rail Access to Multiple Plots at the Gurtantown Industrial Park, and the ability to expand to willing customers.
Passenger Trains (Diesel) operated Daily March-October; Tuesday, Friday, & Saturday November-February. 10:30 AM
Steam Services operate Daily (with diesel assistance) June-August, Saturdays Only August-Last Saturday of Summer (September) and March-June at 9:00 AM.
Dinner Services Run on Friday & Saturday from the Historic New Gurtanville Station at 6:00 PM.
This photographer was at the Gurtantown Special, and captured Southern Pacific No 745 "the Spirit of Louisiana" running past the Point Jeyes Railroad Museum's (NRHS Chapter) MK-5 No 794, currently out of service after the collection was moved to Banana Hill Junction, 794 was simply put on a siding, and now needs maintenance. GTCRR borrowed 745 from LASTA for use to see if it would be a financially wise idea to return 794 to operation. 794 was brought down Gurtanville, and is seen outside the private car barn.
Saturnr
Gurtantown Central Railroad
Serving California Since 1897
Freight Service, Finer Era of Passenger Travel, Exquisite Dinners, and Saturday Steam
Call 1-888-819-GTCR
www.gurtantowntrain.com
Live Rail Connections to BNSF Railway, Union Pacific, and the one and only steam operated common carrier Point Jeyes Railway.
Rail Access to Multiple Plots at the Gurtantown Industrial Park, and the ability to expand to willing customers.
Passenger Trains (Diesel) operated Daily March-October; Tuesday, Friday, & Saturday November-February. 10:30 AM
Steam Services operate Daily (with diesel assistance) June-August, Saturdays Only August-Last Saturday of Summer (September) and March-June at 9:00 AM.
Dinner Services Run on Friday & Saturday from the Historic New Gurtanville Station at 6:00 PM.
Saturnr
Gurtantown Central Railroad
Serving California Since 1897
Freight Service, Finer Era of Passenger Travel, Exquisite Dinners, and Saturday Steam
Call 1-888-819-GTCR
www.gurtantowntrain.com
Live Rail Connections to BNSF Railway, Union Pacific, and the one and only steam operated common carrier Point Jeyes Railway.
Rail Access to Multiple Plots at the Gurtantown Industrial Park, and the ability to expand to willing customers.
Passenger Trains (Diesel) operated Daily March-October; Tuesday, Friday, & Saturday November-February. 10:30 AM
Steam Services operate Daily (with diesel assistance) June-August, Saturdays Only August-Last Saturday of Summer (September) and March-June at 9:00 AM.
Dinner Services Run on Friday & Saturday from the Historic New Gurtanville Station at 6:00 PM.
daylightrain
Development Purgatory.
Hey, I tried to purchase tickets but upon calling that number I got that noise fax machines make and then silence. Not a good buisness practice sir.
EDIT: That website link is dead. So sad. Must be some bad website programmers over there.
EDIT: That website link is dead. So sad. Must be some bad website programmers over there.
Oh no. Better call the customer complaint hotline to report the website issue, or the customer complaint fax machine, I guess.
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