Does the Pere Marquette 1225 still run?
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Does the Pere Marquette 1225 still run?
1225, and in 1971, The Michigan State University Railroad Club was formed and began work to restore No. 1225 to operational status, an effort that culminated that started its first excursion run in 1988….Pere Marquette 1225.
| Career | |
|---|---|
| Preserved | 1957 (revenue preservation) |
| Restored | 1975 (test fired) 1985 (movable) |
How many NKP Berkshires are left?
Six NKP Berks still survive, and one—No. 765—still operates. These so-called “Van Sweringen Berkshires” were operated by 4 of the railroads controlled by the brothers Van Sweringen—Pere Marquette, Chesapeake & Ohio, Nickel Plate Road and Erie railroads—and shared a common heritage.
Who owns Pere Marquette 1225?
the Steam Railroading Institute
Today the Pere Marquette 1225 is owned, maintained and operated by the Steam Railroading Institute. It’s part of the National Register of Historic Structures and is renowned for its role in the 2004 Warner Brothers Christmas Classic, THE POLAR EXPRESS™.
Who owns NKP 765?
Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society
Nickel Plate Road 765
| Career | |
|---|---|
| Current owner | Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society |
| Disposition | Operational, based in New Haven, Indiana |
| New York Chicago and St. Louis Railroad Steam Locomotive No. 765 | |
| U.S. National Register of Historic Places |
How long does it take to load a coal train?
Coal loading capacity is to be at a minimum rate of 4,000 tons per hour and permit loading a train of 10,000 tons within 4 hours. 5,000 tons per hour loading capability should be considered by the origin should 15,000 ton trains be the maximum train size desired.
How much does a fully loaded coal train weigh?
Each loaded coal car (an open-top gondola or bottom dump hopper or bottom dump rapid discharge railcar) weighs an average of 143 tons.
