Pittsburgh's Rolling Ingot Steam Locomotives

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Publicado 2024-07-11

In the 1930s and 1940s, the Jones & Laughlin Steel Corporation had seven 23" gauge 0-4-0T engines built to operate at their Pittsburgh Southside Works. These heavy engines weighed in at 93,000 pounds and were nicknamed "Rolling Ingots."

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@RailroadStreet hace 10 días

Check out the Youngstown Steel Heritage Foundation: youngstownsteel.org/ www.facebook.com/SteelHeritage/
@OldIronVideo hace 10 días

I just drove 58 on Sunday. Very fun little engine
@chuckh.2227 hace 10 días

That's cool it's like reuniting orphan siblings back together after many years apart Nice!
@spaceflight1019 hace 8 días

Fwiw, I worked at Homestead Works. It featured two gauges, standard size and narrow gauge. The narrow gauge was used in the Structural mill and the Open Hearth #4 area. Standard gauge was used in the structural mill and everywhere else. The 160" mill slab yard dinky is on display in the Waterfront. A narrow gauge ingot car is on display at the south end of the Homestead Grays Bridge.
@agoogleaccount2861 hace 9 días

Such styling. Possibly one of those iconic engines by sheer design
@joshweinstein5345 hace 10 días

What a great explanation of how locomotives work! Been a train buff all my life and didn't know all that.
@coniow hace 9 días

Thank you for a very informative video about a very interesting Loco. Got to say, Rick Rowlands' explanation and tour of his Loco is one of the most comprehensive and clear I have come across. Count me impressed!
@Steam1937 hace 10 días

So underrated! Great interesting video!
@chuckh.2227 hace 10 días

Very interesting I didn't know there's so much to know about running a steam engine
@wes11bravo hace 5 días

The Hot Metal Bridge that these engines travelled over Mon pulling torpedo cars is still in use. We were told that if one of the torpedo cars full of molten steel were to fall into the river, the resulting explosion would have been unbelievably devastating.
@mumblbeebee6546 hace 7 días

Rick: “I had no money…. bought some of the side rods…” well, that escalated quickly! 😅 Now he’s got nearly six engine’s worth! That’s what I call dedication. Rock,mI have been enjoying steam videos for a decade, but that has got to be the most easygoing, concise and light explanation of all the main aspects of a steam engine! I can see why people come to learn from you about the history and engineering of steelmaking! Thank you for the work that you do!
@jamesmarshall806 hace 9 días

Thanks for making the video!
@bettyschnauber8238 hace 10 días

I always loved the trip to the museum of science and industry in Chicago. So this made my night!
@paulbergen9114 hace 10 días

I hope to make it there someday to remember how things really got built in America
@ManiacRacing hace 10 días

Reminds me of little bulldogs or badgers....small but fierce! Man I wish I lived close enough to come wake this beauty up!
@peterp1158 hace 7 días

Very clear explanation of how a steam engine works. Thanks.
@dominiklavoie2203 hace 8 días

Literally the coolest little steam loco i've seen! And its not too far from home!
@paulw4310 hace 7 días

Wonderful video! I love when historical machines are renovated and returned to an operational condition...beautiful!👍
@JasonsOddities hace 10 días

Love this video. You were awesome describing it all loved this. very good. thanks for making this!!
@scottwoods9141 hace 8 días

Rick Rowlands It's just amazing what you and your group have accomplished over there. Keep up the great work.