Steam & Excursion > Steam is Back in the Cuyahoga Valley

Nickel Plate Road No. 765 kicked off a two week stay on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad in Northeast Ohio by pulling an excursion for CVSR members and volunteers. The excursion is shown southbound south of Brecksville station on late Friday afternoon. The Berkshire will be back in action on Saturday pulling trips from Rockside Road station in Independence and on Sunday pulling trips out of Akron.

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Sharp and dramatic images ! Thanks for posting them. Like the return of the Mars signal light on the 765.

Ooooooohh....those are all beautiful, beautiful
photo of a very impressive steam locomotive!

The first photo is very, very impressive and also
beautiful -- it shows the 765's magnificence and
great lines. And the beautiful trees all around
her are the perfect setting for her thee. Soooo
beautiful.

Your second shot is absolutely perfect!! This
locomotive in a gorgeous and natural setting. Man --\
that is one incredible and gorgeous photo!

I love the third photo, too -- the 765 in the
beautiful sunlight, with the beautiful greenery
all around.

ALL three photos are super, but my favorite is the'
second one. ALL are IOTD candidates, but I would give
the honor to #2.

You, sir, did very, very well! Thank you very much for
these three gems.

Wow......

Congrats on IOTD. Great shot but all three are wonderful.

Kim Heusel

You nailed it Craig. A worthy IOTD indeed.
John

Great shots!

VERY NICE..!!

Congratulations on Image of the Day! You deserve it.
Bob

I'm new here on trainorders, joined yesterday, and I love steam locomotives. A very nice photo display, sharp clear images, excellent job. I'd like to ask, is that locomotive a recent restoration? Just curious, I hear about many steam locomotive restorations across the US, so glad they're coming back.

Thanks to everyone for the compliments about my photographs. They are much appreciated. The NKP 765 has been restored to operating condition after years of sitting on static display in a park in Fort Wayne, Indiana. However, it is not of recent restoration, only the customary maintenance work.

The mars light on 765 is growing on me. It looks really good from these angles.

Welcome, DaveGreenKs...we're very glad you've joined...

The 765 is a veteran of many trips and has been restored many years ago....the star of many trips around the USA., but based in Ohio.

[ Correction... 765 is BASED in Fort Wayne, Indiana... Travels to Ohio often, but it's not her "home" ---- sorry for the bad info...W, ]

765 was restored by a very well organized, largely volunteer group, of dedicated workers and fans.
I invite you to learn more and to join their group.

You'll gradually learn more about the owners and their excellent reputation..

Again, Welcome !!! ---- ask all the questions you need,---- many of our folks have been thinking similar thoughts, but often never dared to ask....
Most responses will be very honest in helping. We ALL started from where you're at.... and we're all novices at some aspect of loco restoration and operations.

Collectively, we have lots of experiences; but, few 'experts'.....there are so many variants of steam locos, that there are always some aspects of locos that are 'new' to someone, every day. We are a 'continuous learning pool' of interested 'beginners' and always curious about new ways of appreciating the iron steeds among us.

I'm so glad you decided to join-in.

Wes Camp.



Edited 3 time(s). Last edit at 09/18/17 10:07 by wcamp1472.

SDP40F600 Wrote:
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> Thanks to everyone for the compliments about my
> photographs. They are much appreciated. The NKP
> 765 has been restored to operating condition after
> years of sitting on static display in a park in
> Fort Wayne, Indiana. However, it is not of recent
> restoration, only the customary maintenance work.


A little it of background:

https://fortwaynerailroad.org/nickel-plate-road-no-765/

Very nice pictures!