Norfolk & Western 475: The Wintertime Snow Express | Steam Train in the Snow (4K)

Towards the end of January 2025, several storms in the northeast had left layers of picturesque snow along "The Road to Paradise". Operating the traditional wintertime excursions at this time would be the railroad's 4-8-0 "M" Class, #475. The historic N&W giant would trundle through the snow covered rolling hills and sprawling fields with a shortened train in tow. With frigid temperatures and harsh wind gusts, we follow the locomotive as she touts a haunting N&W 12" hooter and a stylish white stripe on this wintry afternoon. Sit back, grab a warm beverage, and come along as we follow Norfolk & Western 475 in "The Wintertime Snow Express" by Keystone Rail Productions!

History of N&W 475:
Norfolk & Western 475 is a 4-8-0 "M" class locomotive built in 1906 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works of Philadelphia, PA. She would be delegated to haul heavy freight and coal trains. Later in her career, she would be replaced by larger locomotives and work on various branches along the N&W's trackage. After completing a faithful 50 years of service, she was retired in 1956. After being saved from the scrappers torch in 1980, the locomotive exchanged hands with many owners, and was finally purchased by the Strasburg Rail Road Company in 1991 and was restored to operating service in 1993. In 2018, she was set to undergo a mandatory 1,472 day inspection, and was returned to service in late 2019 with a centered headlight. She continues to serve the Strasburg Rail Road in reliable service today.

Locations:
0:00 Coupling - Introduction
1:04 Simmering - East Strasburg
1:44 Departing East Strasburg
2:28 Esbenshade
3:21 Carpenters Ghost Whistle
5:22 Paradise
6:24 Carpenters
7:42 Cherry Hill
9:54 Esbenshade
11:00 Fairview
11:53 East Strasburg - Arrival
13:15 J Tower
14:30 J Tower - Conclusion

To learn more and support the Strasburg Rail Road's operations, please visit:
https://www.strasburgrailroad.com

Special Thanks To:
The Strasburg Rail Road Company
The Crew of 475
The KRP Family

Filmed on Saturday, January 25, 2025

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