Cass Scenic Railroad Geared Steam Locomotives

The Cass Scenic Railroad, in Cass West Virginia operates 5 geared steam locomotives, and has 2 down for rebuilds. Shays 4, 5, 6, and 11 are operational, and Heisler 6 is also operational. The Railroad is rebuilding another shay steam locomotive, Pacific Coast Shay #2, and a 70 ton Climax Steam Locomotive, Climax #9. These geared engines are designed to negotiate sharp turns, steep grades, and poor track conditions often found on hastily made logging railroads. In this video we see Shays 4, 5, 6, 11, and Heisler 6 in Steam, and see 5, 6, 11, and Heisler 6 at work, tackling grades as steep as 11.5%. Dont forget to like, comment, and subscribe for plenty of great railroading ion.\r
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