The 126th Anniversary of this valiant and tragic event . On top of that, many gauges were removed and not replaced, including the gauge that indicated water flow to the feed water pump. Gettysburg Railroad 1278 [52] June 16, 1995: Locomotive . 1278 suffered a boiler backdraft explosion while hauling an excursion train, seriously injuring the engineer and both firemen, however, no passengers were injured. Gettysburg returned 1278 to service and operated her on . 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. Locomotive Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. The 23.4mi (37.7km) line ran from Gettysburg to Mount Holly Springs. 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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. After some repair work, the locomotive was returned to Steamtown, U.S.A. in Bellows Falls, Vermont where it served on excursion runs. The engine ran on the railroad for many years until it was transferred to the, It was transferred to the Knox and Kane Railroad, and it operated there until it fell victum to a catestorphic shed fire in 2008. Never allow sediment to accumulate in gage-glass or water-column connections. 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. [13] The excursion train was delayed 45 minutes until a diesel could be connected to complete the train's trip. But only one person moved upthree rows. The other fireman of 1278 also had second and third-degree burns on his legs, arms and chest. -Ford's River Rouge Plant, Dearborn, Michigan, Gas Boiler explosion, 6 killed 2/1/1999. Collection 1278 never operated in Scranton. The NTSB also determined that poor maintenance of the locomotive, as well as inadequate training, were contributing factors to the accident. 50 0 obj << /Linearized 1 /O 52 /H [ 760 326 ] /L 316931 /E 30532 /N 7 /T 315813 >> endobj xref 50 16 0000000016 00000 n Looks like it's a little way past the campus football field but I'm not entirely sure where exactly the wye starts. In WWII, Santa Re got approval from the War Resource Board to purchase more diesels to run in that territory because the water supply was so tenuous. Place: Gettysburg Railroad near Gardners, PA Accident Date: June 16, 1995 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. The locomotive returned to Steamtown soon after the excursion ended. 6 Surviving Canadian Pacific G-5 Light Pacifics. 653,[4] and it performed one doubleheader with Reading T-1 4-8-4 No. None of that firebox and crown sheet damage has ever been repaired, and probably will never be. Pennsylvania Presbyterian (RPCNA) churches describe themselves with words like multigenerational, friendly, and historic. Just like sister engine Canadian Pacific 1293, the engine was built by Canadian Locomotive Company in April 1948 and is a type 4-6-2 class G5d light weight "Pacific" locomotive. It seems after 95 there have been far few steam excursions. It's unfortunate though that two fine locomotives, 1278 and Frisco/Mississippian # 76, were so thoroughly damaged in Gettysburg service that neither will likely ever run again. Steamtown traded a good engine, if a little light, and got an absolute wreck with a badly bent frame. Never allow major repairs to a boiler without authorization. Only the owner of the Gettysburg Railroad, the engineer's father, demonstrated the correct method of blowing the water glass down. Day and night service. I rode the Gettsburg RR the summer before their accident with the 1278. And the trade for #3524 really screwed a bunch of people and engines over. 0000000667 00000 n Following the Reading's bankruptcy in 1971, it sold portions of its assets to the newly-formed Conrail in 1976, however the Gettysburg branch was not included in the transfer. Explore other compensations for Vendor Administrator. When the train climbed to a halt, James managed to get out of the locomotive cab by himself and laid on the ground. %PDF-1.3 % Take it for a joy ride around a loop of track and youll be found out. 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 firebox door is mounted in the center, surrounded by valves and gauges, tubes and rods, along with a pile of anthracite coal and a set of oddly shaped oil cans. Gettysburg Railroad 1278. Ambulances arrived minutes later to take them to area hospitals. On June 16, 1995, steam engine No. 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. June 1970 to August 1971, it . The Gettysburg Railroad (reporting mark GETY) was a short-line heritage railroad that operated in Pennsylvania from 1976 to 1996. Yes, it makes steam engines more expensive to operate but they are much safer. Gettysburg Railroad 1278: June 16, 1995: Locomotive Washington, D.C., United States. dinodanthetrainman. 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. History []. 1278 was indefinitely retired from excursion service after its boiler incident, and it was subsequently purchased by Jerry Joe Jacobson at an auction in 1998 as a possible spare parts provider for No. The accident that "brought the house down" was with Gettysburg Railroad 1278. 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. The railroad was built in the late 19th century and opened in 1891 as the Gettysburg and Harrisburg Railway.The line was later leased to the Reading Railroad and operated as the "Gettysburg Branch." 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. 0000001482 00000 n Think of it as the locomotives transmission. Contributing Institution Temple University. From. In May 1965, 1278 was purchased by F. Nelson Blount and renumbered as 127 to haul scenic passenger excursions at Steamtown. Franklin Institute. The engineer, James Cornell, suffered the worst, as he had burns over 60% of his body. Location: Lawrenceville, NJ. From the 1995 NTSB report on the GRR accident: I think (if memory serves) she also has a crown sheet that slopes back towards the door - which means that the front of the crown would be dry first as well as the progressive design of the crown stays which might help limit the impact. It also operated a tourist railroad under a subsidiary, Gettysburg Passenger Services. Inside view of a 12000HP electric locomotive (WAG-12, India), Chinese steam locomotives working at Baotao steelworks. 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. Today, four stops give visitors an up-close look at the railroad, including the journey of President Lincoln on Nov. 18, 1863. [14] The accident kept the railroad from running excursion trips for approximately one week, before they were resumed using engine No. There is a bullet lodged inside, about .58 cal. 1278 was removed from excursion service indefinitely after the incident and later bought by Jerry "Joe" Jacobson at an auction in 1998. 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: . WilliamsAmazingArtX. When they are operated carelessly, they are a literal ticking time bomb. The guys operatingGettysburg Locomotive 1278 kept their eyes on it too, which unfortunately for them displayed a false reading throughout their excursion. [6], Learn how and when to remove this template message, "CP 1278 - Ex Canadian Pacific 4-8-2 No. The days of passenger travel to Gettysburg by train are long gone, leaving the story of the railroad in this small town to be one of both prosperity and tragedy. It's very sad the outlook on 1278 is that it likely will never be rebuilt for service. She might have landed in Merrill Oregon. Thank you so much A. 1278. Dept 147-j, Rochester n jn20 aft buy and Bell Railroad j. Klawan. [1] The Gettysburg Railroad was sold to Delaware Valley Railroad Company, a subsidiary of RailAmerica, in 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. Use Auto Dealer in Taneytown on YP.com. Gettysburg Railroad 1278 Published: Apr 5, 2020 By WilliamsAmazingArtX 9 Favourites 14 Comments 806 Views canadian canadianpacific cp cpr g5 gettysburg pacific steamtown 1278 4_6_2 canadianpacificrailway boilerexplosion canadianpacificrailroad gettysburgrailroadageofsteamroundhouseage_of_steam_roundhousecanadianpacific1278g5d Never cut corners on a steam engine. With experienced and caring crews and owners, they are mighty, powerful beasts that built the world as we know it today. 1995 was also the year that Nevada Northern #93 collided with a runaway freight car. For more information on having your wedding ceremony and reception at the Gettysburg Hotel, contact April Rose, Catering & Events Manager, at [email protected] or 717-338-5408. 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. No. As a result of its investigation, the Safety Board makes seven recommendations to the Federal Railroad Administration, three recommendations to the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors, and four recommendations to the Tourist Railway Association, Inc. National Transportation Safety Board 490 L'Enfant Plaza, SW Washington, DC 20594, Congressional and Regulatory Correspondence. Partner PA Digital. If the tubes would have been ripped out, would the boiler have experienced a complete explosion? The number of the Canadian Pacific Locomotive 4-6-2 that had the boiler explosion was 1278. Gettysburg Railroad, Biglerville, PA - Color Version by jimkleeman. (Check it out here) Brian Fanslau, Chief Engineer of the Railway, was my instructor. 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. None of the crew were killed and all 100 passengers escaped serious injury.[3]. 1278 suffered a boiler backdraft explosion while hauling an excursion train, seriously injuring the engineer and both firemen, however, no passengers were injured. 76, until 1995.[2][3]. Post subject: Re: Gettysburg Railroad Partial Crownsheet failure 1995. However, since No. As of 2021, it is currently undergoing restoration by the, It operated for the railroad from 1985 to 1989 before it was sold to the, It was used on the railroad from 1978 to 1983. The full cowl 110 350: An old lady is up and running again. That is, if youre found. INDIANA, Pa. Sloan Cornell, one of the pioneers of the steam tourist railroad industry, died on April 20 at age 85. 1969, he donated it to ong>Steam ong>town, a railroad. [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. 1278, built by the Canadian Locomotive Company in Kingston, Ontario, in 1948, is a 4-6-2 with four small wheels in front, six large wheels in the mid-section and two small wheels in back. 1278 suffered a boiler backdraft explosion while hauling an excursion train, seriously injuring the engineer and both firemen, however, no passengers were injured. Was the boiler barrel damaged in any way? When the investigators examined the locomotive components closely, they found that the boiler and its associated equipment had not been maintained well enough to ensure safe operation and that some repairs had been done incorrectly. Today she sits idle, rusting away in the Age of Steam Roundhouse, and she will likely never run under her own power again. Same with the Johnson Bar (nobody seems to know the origin of this name) which controls the timing of steam sent into the locomotive pistons. A number of lines were approved in the area, such as the Leeds and Selby Railway, in 1830, which would link the former . The NTSB also determined that poor maintenance of the locomotive, as well as inadequate training, were contributing factors to the accident. Gettysburg Scenic Railway 76 by jgabby7 | loaded 4 / 66 - 6% : . Post your Pics, Videos, Stories, experiences, etc. Canadian Pacific 1278 is a perfect example of why steam locomotives must be treated with the utmost respect and care. The firemen were taken by ambulance to area hospitals. It took him three and a half months to recover from the burns. Prior to the explosion, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) had cleared the Gettysburg Railroad's steam locomotives to remain in service. Steamtown National Historic Site So, there. Every steam railroad makes a big show of topping off the water, you know, using the water tower and overflowing the tank and spraying water everywhere. museum then located at Bellows Falls, Vermont, and it was renumbered 127. Hes been running the railway for 15 years and is an expert in the field of historic boilers and steam locomotives. As of 2023, it is currently undergoing restoration by the, It operated for the railroad from 1985 to 1989 before it was sold to the, It was used on the railroad from 1978 to 1983. PA she was traded to the Gettysburg Railroad for their CN 2-8-2 No. 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. Presentation Steam, Diesel, Electric, Pneumatic, Hydraulic. With only one hand on the brake, Id have hurtled myself cleanout the side door of the cab after releasing it. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. It also operated a tourist . 1278 was traded to the Gettysburg Railroad in exchange for Canadian National 2-8-2 No. Posted: Thu Aug 01, 2013 3:00 pm. H\n0E&2qRAM-S6t% -(H3Cc7$GRzEZ0pVR#*9uw\ et,w"_;4P/8fp0%gE0HMnY;h>*?q"EPtKSRY\E>f (a similar problem occurred at Three Mile Island a few miles away, and a week prior to that, in movieland in the movie The China Syndrome). My understanding is that poor and/or lack of running gear maintenance had made it cost prohibitive to restore # 76. Many of the smaller steamers in tourist and museum service aren't built this way. As a result of these factors, new safety measures were enforced on steam operations in that the FRA must perform a 1,472-day inspection every 15 years on every operational steam locomotive in the United States. You cant just hop in and drive it away. The cab hissed, thumped and crankedas I stoodthere, sweating from the heat while taking in this mad science scene. He was initially taken to a local hospital in Gettysburg, and he was then transported to York for a week. 0000001086 00000 n However, the way 1278s firebox was designed prevented the boiler itself from suffering an external explosion, which in turn prevented deaths and additional injuries. GCR doesn't do that, they pump it in and don't spill a drop. The Gettysburg Railroad. My locomotive driving lesson took placeat the Boothbay Railway Village in Maine, aboard a German-built Henschel & Sons 0-4-0 Steam Locomotive. [13] never went to prison. The boiler explosion occurred because of a wrong reading of how high the water was in the boiler. The engine ran on the railroad for many years until it was transferred to the, It was transferred to the Knox and Kane Railroad, and it operated there until it fell victum to a catestorphic shed fire in 2008. Never strike any object under steam or air pressure. Presbyterian (RPCNA) churches often offer missions, children's ministry, adult education, community service, and youth group programs. If you could, where would you go with it? The heated water inside a boiler remains in a liquid state only because of the pressure its built to withstand. 1278 back under steam by 1988, and the locomotive was subsequently used to pull the road's tourist trains between Gettysburg and Mount Holly Springs alongside Mississippian Railway 2-8-0 No. For Sale: 1978 13c Indian Head Penny Scott 1734 Mint F/VF NH, Price: $0.99, Categories: Stamps - United States - 1941-Now: Unused Gettysburg Battlefield Self-Guided Driving Tour 186 Adventure Tours from $9.99 per adult Gettysburg American Brew Tour Walking Tours from $69.00 per adult Gettysburg: Baltimore St. and Jennie Wade House Walking Tour 2 City Tours from $122.00 per adult SPECIAL OFFER BEST Gettysburg Historic Day Tour from Washington DC 4 Full-day Tours from $261.00 The serial number of the locomotive is 2435. If the water level is not maintained over the crown sheet it can warp and . Here is a sampling of recommendations from his handout on safety fromIDC Online: Operating a steam locomotive requires quite abit of muscle, so I was forced to deploytheChris Evert two-handed tennis racquet approach to driving. ?`Q+|O}v=s. When they are operated carelessly, they are a literal ticking time bomb. John in White Marsh, Maryland [ Reply To This . -Givaudan Corporation, Delawanna Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey: Portable Fire Tube Boiler Explosion (1990s). Bad deal all the way around. The No. The railroad shipped freight for local companies and interchanged with CSX Transportation in Gettysburg and Conrail at Carlisle Junction in Mount Holly Springs. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Thats going to be worth somethingsomeday. After becoming the Susquehanna, Gettysburg & Potomac Railway line in 1870, the tracks between Gettysburg and Hanover Junction became part of the Hanover Junction, Hanover and Gettysburg Railroad in 1874, the . 0000030199 00000 n If a boiler ruptures suddenly, the water inside churns instantly andviolently into steam, expanding to 1,600 times itsvolume. It was sold to the Nucor Steel Corporation. New York Central Railroad J-3a No. No. 0000002692 00000 n It currently remains on static display as 1556 at the. 0000002920 00000 n 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. This program features the Gettyburg's ex-Mississippian 2-8-0 consolidation number 76. Always blow out each gage-glass and water-column connection at least once each day. Tags: Builder number 7/ Canadian Pacific Railway 1278/ Steamtown 127/ Gettysburg Steam Railroad 1278. Created Date 1991-08-11. The railroad shipped freight for local companies and interchanged with CSX Transportation in Gettysburg and Conrail at Carlisle Junction in Mount Holly Springs. 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? [2], The Gettysburg Railroad went through a total of four steam locomotives in use, and they only had two by 1988. On the day of the accident, steam locomotive 1278 with a train of six passenger cars made two 16-mile round trips from Gettysburg to Biglerville, Pennsylvania. . 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. The heated water inside a boiler remains in a liquid state only because of the pressure it's built to withstand. In 1987, No. . Gettysburg Railroad 1278 train. 0000001243 00000 n Canadian Pacific Railway No. The locomotive was leased to the Cadillac and Lake City Railroad in Michigan to pull tourist trains from 1970 to 1971. 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. 0000004324 00000 n Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. There's worse places she could of ended up. After Brian made sure we reviewed the locomotives safety mechanisms in detail, we ran through the process of blowing down the water glass and opening the gage cocks to make sure wed have sufficient and free-flowing water during our numerous passes around the village. 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. The 23.4 mi (37.7 km) line ran from Gettysburg to Mount Holly Springs. As far as I know, my Dad never did, although Im sure hed have jumped at the chance. [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. I saw and handled a small piece of that crownsheet a number of years ago; it was a lovely shade of deep blue. Before my finaltrip around the village, several museum visitorsboarded the train. He built his first steam railroad, the Penn View Mountain Railroad, on his farm near Blairsville, Pa., in the mid-1960s. 1278 of the same class achieved notoriety while being operated in tourist service on the Gettysburg Railroad in Pennsylvania in June 1995. Saint John's At New Chester United Church of Christ Saint John's At New Chester United Church of Christ 1278 worked most of its career hauling freight and passenger trains throughout the Canadian Pacific Railway until it was retired from revenue service in 1961. 0000001521 00000 n 35 Carlisle Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325 (MAP) Metered street parking and a self-parking garage located on Racehorse Alley (MAP) Buy Tickets Hours: January & February 2023 Martin Luther King Day & Presidents Day holiday weekends only Saturday-Monday | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March-November Thursday-Tuesday | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Closed Wednesday) December 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. See reviews, photos, directions, phone numbers and more for the best Used Car Dealers in Taneytown, MD. 3254. DeviantArt - Homepage. 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. No. It currently remains on static display as 1556 at the. 0000001434 00000 n The result was a controlled boiler explosion which was prevented from being the classic catastrophic boiler explosion due to the unique staybolt design used by the Canadian Pacific Railway.In hindsight the wheezing air compressor is telling, but in 1991 #1278 was just another tourist hauler going about her trade.Visit the Diverging Clear Productions eBay store at http://shop.ebay.com/oglalarail/m.html . Canadian Pacific Railway sold the locomotive. Delaware Valley created a new operating company, the Gettysburg Railway. 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. I love the slow, rhythmic PRUFFT, PRUFFT, PRUFFT of the engine as it sluggishly climbs a grade; its as soothing as the tick-tock of a grandfather clock. Image. 2102, which masqueraded as D&H No. 1278 is a class "G5d" 4-6-2 "Pacific" type steam locomotive built by the Canadian Locomotive Company for the Canadian Pacific Railway. 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. Blobs of oil blurp upwards through a water-filled glass tube like an intravenous line into who-knows-where. [5], After Steamtown moved to Scranton, Pennsylvania, Steamtown decided that their G5 locomotives were inadequate for service as they were deemed too light for the heavy grades and sharp curves of their Ex-Lackawanna line, hence why No. I've always wanted more pictures of the whole Firebox. Every summer I visited the Gettysburg RR and was ready to go again in June 1995 when the news came out that this happened. ASME formed, largely in response to calls for improvements in boiler safety, Required notice of a boiler explosion to be sent to the Board of Trade within 24 hours of occurrence and established inquiry authorizations, The "Code for the Conduct of Trials of Steam Boilers", the first U.S. code for conducting boiler tests, is issued, Extended 1882 requirements to marine vessels, The ASME Boiler Code Committee issues "Standards for Specifications and Construction of Boilers and Other Containing Vessels in Which High Pressure is Contained", The National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors, "Promote greater safety to life and property through uniformity in the construction, installation, repair, maintenance, and inspection of pressure equipment. Post subject: Re: Gettysburg Railroad in exchange for Canadian National No. Had made it cost prohibitive to restore # 76 the Canadian Pacific locomotive 4-6-2 that had the.... 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The 126th Anniversary of this valiant and tragic event . On top of that, many gauges were removed and not replaced, including the gauge that indicated water flow to the feed water pump. Gettysburg Railroad 1278 [52] June 16, 1995: Locomotive . 1278 suffered a boiler backdraft explosion while hauling an excursion train, seriously injuring the engineer and both firemen, however, no passengers were injured. Gettysburg returned 1278 to service and operated her on . 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. Locomotive Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. The 23.4mi (37.7km) line ran from Gettysburg to Mount Holly Springs. 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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. After some repair work, the locomotive was returned to Steamtown, U.S.A. in Bellows Falls, Vermont where it served on excursion runs. The engine ran on the railroad for many years until it was transferred to the, It was transferred to the Knox and Kane Railroad, and it operated there until it fell victum to a catestorphic shed fire in 2008. Never allow sediment to accumulate in gage-glass or water-column connections. 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. [13] The excursion train was delayed 45 minutes until a diesel could be connected to complete the train's trip. But only one person moved upthree rows. The other fireman of 1278 also had second and third-degree burns on his legs, arms and chest. -Ford's River Rouge Plant, Dearborn, Michigan, Gas Boiler explosion, 6 killed 2/1/1999. Collection 1278 never operated in Scranton. The NTSB also determined that poor maintenance of the locomotive, as well as inadequate training, were contributing factors to the accident. 50 0 obj << /Linearized 1 /O 52 /H [ 760 326 ] /L 316931 /E 30532 /N 7 /T 315813 >> endobj xref 50 16 0000000016 00000 n Looks like it's a little way past the campus football field but I'm not entirely sure where exactly the wye starts. In WWII, Santa Re got approval from the War Resource Board to purchase more diesels to run in that territory because the water supply was so tenuous. Place: Gettysburg Railroad near Gardners, PA Accident Date: June 16, 1995 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. The locomotive returned to Steamtown soon after the excursion ended. 6 Surviving Canadian Pacific G-5 Light Pacifics. 653,[4] and it performed one doubleheader with Reading T-1 4-8-4 No. None of that firebox and crown sheet damage has ever been repaired, and probably will never be. Pennsylvania Presbyterian (RPCNA) churches describe themselves with words like multigenerational, friendly, and historic. Just like sister engine Canadian Pacific 1293, the engine was built by Canadian Locomotive Company in April 1948 and is a type 4-6-2 class G5d light weight "Pacific" locomotive. It seems after 95 there have been far few steam excursions. It's unfortunate though that two fine locomotives, 1278 and Frisco/Mississippian # 76, were so thoroughly damaged in Gettysburg service that neither will likely ever run again. Steamtown traded a good engine, if a little light, and got an absolute wreck with a badly bent frame. Never allow major repairs to a boiler without authorization. Only the owner of the Gettysburg Railroad, the engineer's father, demonstrated the correct method of blowing the water glass down. Day and night service. I rode the Gettsburg RR the summer before their accident with the 1278. And the trade for #3524 really screwed a bunch of people and engines over. 0000000667 00000 n Following the Reading's bankruptcy in 1971, it sold portions of its assets to the newly-formed Conrail in 1976, however the Gettysburg branch was not included in the transfer. Explore other compensations for Vendor Administrator. When the train climbed to a halt, James managed to get out of the locomotive cab by himself and laid on the ground. %PDF-1.3 % Take it for a joy ride around a loop of track and youll be found out. 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 firebox door is mounted in the center, surrounded by valves and gauges, tubes and rods, along with a pile of anthracite coal and a set of oddly shaped oil cans. Gettysburg Railroad 1278. Ambulances arrived minutes later to take them to area hospitals. On June 16, 1995, steam engine No. 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. June 1970 to August 1971, it . The Gettysburg Railroad (reporting mark GETY) was a short-line heritage railroad that operated in Pennsylvania from 1976 to 1996. Yes, it makes steam engines more expensive to operate but they are much safer. Gettysburg Railroad 1278: June 16, 1995: Locomotive Washington, D.C., United States. dinodanthetrainman. 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. History []. 1278 was indefinitely retired from excursion service after its boiler incident, and it was subsequently purchased by Jerry Joe Jacobson at an auction in 1998 as a possible spare parts provider for No. The accident that "brought the house down" was with Gettysburg Railroad 1278. 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. The railroad was built in the late 19th century and opened in 1891 as the Gettysburg and Harrisburg Railway.The line was later leased to the Reading Railroad and operated as the "Gettysburg Branch." 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. 0000001482 00000 n Think of it as the locomotives transmission. Contributing Institution Temple University. From. In May 1965, 1278 was purchased by F. Nelson Blount and renumbered as 127 to haul scenic passenger excursions at Steamtown. Franklin Institute. The engineer, James Cornell, suffered the worst, as he had burns over 60% of his body. Location: Lawrenceville, NJ. From the 1995 NTSB report on the GRR accident: I think (if memory serves) she also has a crown sheet that slopes back towards the door - which means that the front of the crown would be dry first as well as the progressive design of the crown stays which might help limit the impact. It also operated a tourist railroad under a subsidiary, Gettysburg Passenger Services. Inside view of a 12000HP electric locomotive (WAG-12, India), Chinese steam locomotives working at Baotao steelworks. 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. Today, four stops give visitors an up-close look at the railroad, including the journey of President Lincoln on Nov. 18, 1863. [14] The accident kept the railroad from running excursion trips for approximately one week, before they were resumed using engine No. There is a bullet lodged inside, about .58 cal. 1278 was removed from excursion service indefinitely after the incident and later bought by Jerry "Joe" Jacobson at an auction in 1998. 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: . WilliamsAmazingArtX. When they are operated carelessly, they are a literal ticking time bomb. The guys operatingGettysburg Locomotive 1278 kept their eyes on it too, which unfortunately for them displayed a false reading throughout their excursion. [6], Learn how and when to remove this template message, "CP 1278 - Ex Canadian Pacific 4-8-2 No. The days of passenger travel to Gettysburg by train are long gone, leaving the story of the railroad in this small town to be one of both prosperity and tragedy. It's very sad the outlook on 1278 is that it likely will never be rebuilt for service. She might have landed in Merrill Oregon. Thank you so much A. 1278. Dept 147-j, Rochester n jn20 aft buy and Bell Railroad j. Klawan. [1] The Gettysburg Railroad was sold to Delaware Valley Railroad Company, a subsidiary of RailAmerica, in 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. Use Auto Dealer in Taneytown on YP.com. Gettysburg Railroad 1278 Published: Apr 5, 2020 By WilliamsAmazingArtX 9 Favourites 14 Comments 806 Views canadian canadianpacific cp cpr g5 gettysburg pacific steamtown 1278 4_6_2 canadianpacificrailway boilerexplosion canadianpacificrailroad gettysburgrailroadageofsteamroundhouseage_of_steam_roundhousecanadianpacific1278g5d Never cut corners on a steam engine. With experienced and caring crews and owners, they are mighty, powerful beasts that built the world as we know it today. 1995 was also the year that Nevada Northern #93 collided with a runaway freight car. For more information on having your wedding ceremony and reception at the Gettysburg Hotel, contact April Rose, Catering & Events Manager, at [email protected] or 717-338-5408. 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. No. As a result of its investigation, the Safety Board makes seven recommendations to the Federal Railroad Administration, three recommendations to the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors, and four recommendations to the Tourist Railway Association, Inc. National Transportation Safety Board 490 L'Enfant Plaza, SW Washington, DC 20594, Congressional and Regulatory Correspondence. Partner PA Digital. If the tubes would have been ripped out, would the boiler have experienced a complete explosion? The number of the Canadian Pacific Locomotive 4-6-2 that had the boiler explosion was 1278. Gettysburg Railroad, Biglerville, PA - Color Version by jimkleeman. (Check it out here) Brian Fanslau, Chief Engineer of the Railway, was my instructor. 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. None of the crew were killed and all 100 passengers escaped serious injury.[3]. 1278 suffered a boiler backdraft explosion while hauling an excursion train, seriously injuring the engineer and both firemen, however, no passengers were injured. 76, until 1995.[2][3]. Post subject: Re: Gettysburg Railroad Partial Crownsheet failure 1995. However, since No. As of 2021, it is currently undergoing restoration by the, It operated for the railroad from 1985 to 1989 before it was sold to the, It was used on the railroad from 1978 to 1983. The full cowl 110 350: An old lady is up and running again. That is, if youre found. INDIANA, Pa. Sloan Cornell, one of the pioneers of the steam tourist railroad industry, died on April 20 at age 85. 1969, he donated it to ong>Steam ong>town, a railroad. [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. 1278, built by the Canadian Locomotive Company in Kingston, Ontario, in 1948, is a 4-6-2 with four small wheels in front, six large wheels in the mid-section and two small wheels in back. 1278 suffered a boiler backdraft explosion while hauling an excursion train, seriously injuring the engineer and both firemen, however, no passengers were injured. Was the boiler barrel damaged in any way? When the investigators examined the locomotive components closely, they found that the boiler and its associated equipment had not been maintained well enough to ensure safe operation and that some repairs had been done incorrectly. Today she sits idle, rusting away in the Age of Steam Roundhouse, and she will likely never run under her own power again. Same with the Johnson Bar (nobody seems to know the origin of this name) which controls the timing of steam sent into the locomotive pistons. A number of lines were approved in the area, such as the Leeds and Selby Railway, in 1830, which would link the former . The NTSB also determined that poor maintenance of the locomotive, as well as inadequate training, were contributing factors to the accident. Gettysburg Scenic Railway 76 by jgabby7 | loaded 4 / 66 - 6% : . Post your Pics, Videos, Stories, experiences, etc. Canadian Pacific 1278 is a perfect example of why steam locomotives must be treated with the utmost respect and care. The firemen were taken by ambulance to area hospitals. It took him three and a half months to recover from the burns. Prior to the explosion, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) had cleared the Gettysburg Railroad's steam locomotives to remain in service. Steamtown National Historic Site So, there. Every steam railroad makes a big show of topping off the water, you know, using the water tower and overflowing the tank and spraying water everywhere. museum then located at Bellows Falls, Vermont, and it was renumbered 127. Hes been running the railway for 15 years and is an expert in the field of historic boilers and steam locomotives. As of 2023, it is currently undergoing restoration by the, It operated for the railroad from 1985 to 1989 before it was sold to the, It was used on the railroad from 1978 to 1983. PA she was traded to the Gettysburg Railroad for their CN 2-8-2 No. 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. Presentation Steam, Diesel, Electric, Pneumatic, Hydraulic. With only one hand on the brake, Id have hurtled myself cleanout the side door of the cab after releasing it. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. It also operated a tourist . 1278 was traded to the Gettysburg Railroad in exchange for Canadian National 2-8-2 No. Posted: Thu Aug 01, 2013 3:00 pm. H\n0E&2qRAM-S6t% -(H3Cc7$GRzEZ0pVR#*9uw\ et,w"_;4P/8fp0%gE0HMnY;h>*?q"EPtKSRY\E>f (a similar problem occurred at Three Mile Island a few miles away, and a week prior to that, in movieland in the movie The China Syndrome). My understanding is that poor and/or lack of running gear maintenance had made it cost prohibitive to restore # 76. Many of the smaller steamers in tourist and museum service aren't built this way. As a result of these factors, new safety measures were enforced on steam operations in that the FRA must perform a 1,472-day inspection every 15 years on every operational steam locomotive in the United States. You cant just hop in and drive it away. The cab hissed, thumped and crankedas I stoodthere, sweating from the heat while taking in this mad science scene. He was initially taken to a local hospital in Gettysburg, and he was then transported to York for a week. 0000001086 00000 n However, the way 1278s firebox was designed prevented the boiler itself from suffering an external explosion, which in turn prevented deaths and additional injuries. GCR doesn't do that, they pump it in and don't spill a drop. The Gettysburg Railroad. My locomotive driving lesson took placeat the Boothbay Railway Village in Maine, aboard a German-built Henschel & Sons 0-4-0 Steam Locomotive. [13] never went to prison. The boiler explosion occurred because of a wrong reading of how high the water was in the boiler. The engine ran on the railroad for many years until it was transferred to the, It was transferred to the Knox and Kane Railroad, and it operated there until it fell victum to a catestorphic shed fire in 2008. Never strike any object under steam or air pressure. Presbyterian (RPCNA) churches often offer missions, children's ministry, adult education, community service, and youth group programs. If you could, where would you go with it? The heated water inside a boiler remains in a liquid state only because of the pressure its built to withstand. 1278 back under steam by 1988, and the locomotive was subsequently used to pull the road's tourist trains between Gettysburg and Mount Holly Springs alongside Mississippian Railway 2-8-0 No. For Sale: 1978 13c Indian Head Penny Scott 1734 Mint F/VF NH, Price: $0.99, Categories: Stamps - United States - 1941-Now: Unused Gettysburg Battlefield Self-Guided Driving Tour 186 Adventure Tours from $9.99 per adult Gettysburg American Brew Tour Walking Tours from $69.00 per adult Gettysburg: Baltimore St. and Jennie Wade House Walking Tour 2 City Tours from $122.00 per adult SPECIAL OFFER BEST Gettysburg Historic Day Tour from Washington DC 4 Full-day Tours from $261.00 The serial number of the locomotive is 2435. If the water level is not maintained over the crown sheet it can warp and . Here is a sampling of recommendations from his handout on safety fromIDC Online: Operating a steam locomotive requires quite abit of muscle, so I was forced to deploytheChris Evert two-handed tennis racquet approach to driving. ?`Q+|O}v=s. When they are operated carelessly, they are a literal ticking time bomb. John in White Marsh, Maryland [ Reply To This . -Givaudan Corporation, Delawanna Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey: Portable Fire Tube Boiler Explosion (1990s). Bad deal all the way around. The No. The railroad shipped freight for local companies and interchanged with CSX Transportation in Gettysburg and Conrail at Carlisle Junction in Mount Holly Springs. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Thats going to be worth somethingsomeday. After becoming the Susquehanna, Gettysburg & Potomac Railway line in 1870, the tracks between Gettysburg and Hanover Junction became part of the Hanover Junction, Hanover and Gettysburg Railroad in 1874, the . 0000030199 00000 n If a boiler ruptures suddenly, the water inside churns instantly andviolently into steam, expanding to 1,600 times itsvolume. It was sold to the Nucor Steel Corporation. New York Central Railroad J-3a No. No. 0000002692 00000 n It currently remains on static display as 1556 at the. 0000002920 00000 n 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. This program features the Gettyburg's ex-Mississippian 2-8-0 consolidation number 76. Always blow out each gage-glass and water-column connection at least once each day. Tags: Builder number 7/ Canadian Pacific Railway 1278/ Steamtown 127/ Gettysburg Steam Railroad 1278. Created Date 1991-08-11. The railroad shipped freight for local companies and interchanged with CSX Transportation in Gettysburg and Conrail at Carlisle Junction in Mount Holly Springs. 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? [2], The Gettysburg Railroad went through a total of four steam locomotives in use, and they only had two by 1988. On the day of the accident, steam locomotive 1278 with a train of six passenger cars made two 16-mile round trips from Gettysburg to Biglerville, Pennsylvania. . 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. The heated water inside a boiler remains in a liquid state only because of the pressure it's built to withstand. In 1987, No. . Gettysburg Railroad 1278 train. 0000001243 00000 n Canadian Pacific Railway No. The locomotive was leased to the Cadillac and Lake City Railroad in Michigan to pull tourist trains from 1970 to 1971. 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. 0000004324 00000 n Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. There's worse places she could of ended up. After Brian made sure we reviewed the locomotives safety mechanisms in detail, we ran through the process of blowing down the water glass and opening the gage cocks to make sure wed have sufficient and free-flowing water during our numerous passes around the village. 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. The 23.4 mi (37.7 km) line ran from Gettysburg to Mount Holly Springs. As far as I know, my Dad never did, although Im sure hed have jumped at the chance. [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. I saw and handled a small piece of that crownsheet a number of years ago; it was a lovely shade of deep blue. Before my finaltrip around the village, several museum visitorsboarded the train. He built his first steam railroad, the Penn View Mountain Railroad, on his farm near Blairsville, Pa., in the mid-1960s. 1278 of the same class achieved notoriety while being operated in tourist service on the Gettysburg Railroad in Pennsylvania in June 1995. Saint John's At New Chester United Church of Christ Saint John's At New Chester United Church of Christ 1278 worked most of its career hauling freight and passenger trains throughout the Canadian Pacific Railway until it was retired from revenue service in 1961. 0000001521 00000 n 35 Carlisle Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325 (MAP) Metered street parking and a self-parking garage located on Racehorse Alley (MAP) Buy Tickets Hours: January & February 2023 Martin Luther King Day & Presidents Day holiday weekends only Saturday-Monday | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March-November Thursday-Tuesday | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Closed Wednesday) December 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. See reviews, photos, directions, phone numbers and more for the best Used Car Dealers in Taneytown, MD. 3254. DeviantArt - Homepage. 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. No. It currently remains on static display as 1556 at the. 0000001434 00000 n The result was a controlled boiler explosion which was prevented from being the classic catastrophic boiler explosion due to the unique staybolt design used by the Canadian Pacific Railway.In hindsight the wheezing air compressor is telling, but in 1991 #1278 was just another tourist hauler going about her trade.Visit the Diverging Clear Productions eBay store at http://shop.ebay.com/oglalarail/m.html . Canadian Pacific Railway sold the locomotive. Delaware Valley created a new operating company, the Gettysburg Railway. 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. I love the slow, rhythmic PRUFFT, PRUFFT, PRUFFT of the engine as it sluggishly climbs a grade; its as soothing as the tick-tock of a grandfather clock. Image. 2102, which masqueraded as D&H No. 1278 is a class "G5d" 4-6-2 "Pacific" type steam locomotive built by the Canadian Locomotive Company for the Canadian Pacific Railway. 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. Blobs of oil blurp upwards through a water-filled glass tube like an intravenous line into who-knows-where. [5], After Steamtown moved to Scranton, Pennsylvania, Steamtown decided that their G5 locomotives were inadequate for service as they were deemed too light for the heavy grades and sharp curves of their Ex-Lackawanna line, hence why No. I've always wanted more pictures of the whole Firebox. Every summer I visited the Gettysburg RR and was ready to go again in June 1995 when the news came out that this happened. ASME formed, largely in response to calls for improvements in boiler safety, Required notice of a boiler explosion to be sent to the Board of Trade within 24 hours of occurrence and established inquiry authorizations, The "Code for the Conduct of Trials of Steam Boilers", the first U.S. code for conducting boiler tests, is issued, Extended 1882 requirements to marine vessels, The ASME Boiler Code Committee issues "Standards for Specifications and Construction of Boilers and Other Containing Vessels in Which High Pressure is Contained", The National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors, "Promote greater safety to life and property through uniformity in the construction, installation, repair, maintenance, and inspection of pressure equipment. Post subject: Re: Gettysburg Railroad in exchange for Canadian National No. Had made it cost prohibitive to restore # 76 the Canadian Pacific locomotive 4-6-2 that had the.... 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