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Eastern Railroad Discussion > Chasing the “Moore Haven Meteor”Date: 03/17/23 20:30 Chasing the “Moore Haven Meteor” Author: bmarti7 The U.S. Sugar Express ran this afternoon between Clewiston and Moore Haven. It was pulled northbound by steam engine 148. While I was watching the crew assemble the train, I got a text from our very-best friends from Bismarck who winter in Florida.The text showed (guess what) ...... the 148 knuckling to the passenger cars. I had no idea they had picked up their grandson, who had flown down from St. Louis earlier in the day to ride the steam train. It's a small world.
So here's the chase- starting with boarding in Clewiston. Next is the train approaching at track speed, 40 mph. Then the train crossing the Caloosahatchee Canal as it enters the remote-controlled swing span. Next I show roster shots of the entire train. Lastly the Burke family waving from the baggage car-not a bad shot passing at 40 mph. The video is from Deb Burke hanging out the baggage' door. Thanks for riding along. PCBill    Date: 03/17/23 20:32 Re: Chasing the “Moore Haven Meteor” Author: bmarti7 Roster shots:
   Date: 03/17/23 20:33 Re: Chasing the “Moore Haven Meteor” Author: bmarti7 More rosters:
   Date: 03/17/23 20:37 Re: Chasing the “Moore Haven Meteor” Author: bmarti7 No. 308 will pull the train southbound back to Clewiston.
The Burke family having a blast Video from Deb   You must be a registered subscriber to watch videos. Join Today! Date: 03/17/23 20:51 Re: Chasing the “Moore Haven Meteor” Author: Notch7 Two sharp looking ex-SOU coaches.
Date: 03/17/23 21:03 Re: Chasing the “Moore Haven Meteor” Author: Quakerengr Fantastic coverage there Bill. Thanks for sharing..
Pat Date: 03/18/23 09:02 Re: Chasing the “Moore Haven Meteor” Author: SCKP187 Super coverage and photos. That is some real nice passenger cars.
Brian Stevens Date: 03/18/23 11:37 Re: Chasing the “Moore Haven Meteor” Author: Ritzville Excellent chase Bill with steam and great looking passenger cars.
Larry Date: 03/19/23 12:56 Re: Chasing the “Moore Haven Meteor” Author: 8notch Bill, nice set of pictures. Looks like a fun time was had by all.
Robert in Island City Oregon Date: 03/20/23 13:50 Re: Chasing the “Moore Haven Meteor” Author: jmbreitigan Very nice series Bill. Did you get a chance to ride the train ?
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