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The Trains at Old Threshers, 2023 - Mount Pleasant, IA
On Labor Day weekend, there's no better way to celebrate than by making a visit to the Midwest Old Threshers Reunion! Located in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, the Old Threshers Reunion is held for 5 days leading up to Labor Day each year, and features living history on display, with volunteers demonstrating everyday life in rural America from years gone by. Perhaps some of the greatest living history in action at the Reunion is a pair of railroads, complete with their own unique collections of equipment. On the narrow-gauge Midwest Central Railroad, volunteers operate trains for passengers to ride around the main grounds, powered by 2-6-0 steam engine 6, and diesel locomotive D-9. On the standard-gauge Midwest Electric Railway, visitors can ride to the Log Village and through the campgrounds on many different cars, including streetcar 1945, interurban 320, open-air trolley 1718, and recently restored streetcar 9. While taking in all the sights trackside over four days of the 2023 Reunion, plus riding both railroads across the grounds, we'll also be visiting other popular Old Threshers attractions, including the Steam Powerhouse, carousel, and the gas engines area.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
1:01 Midwest Central introduction
2:02 Engine 6 introduction and run-by's
4:08 Engine D-9 introduction and run-by's
5:34 Midwest Central shops, engines 9, 14, and other equipment
8:28 Trains arriving at the South Station
10:11 Train ride to North Station
13:54 Trains arriving at North Station
16:49 Horse barns and trains passing
19:53 Train ride to South Station
22:06 Steam Powerhouse
23:56 Midwest Electric introduction
24:36 Round-trip ride on streetcar 1945
28:45 Trackside scenes of trolleys 1718 and 1945
31:58 Trolleys passing north crossing
34:34 Carousel
35:19 Midwest Central trains around grounds
42:32 Gas engines - corn mean demonstration
43:34 Midwest Central trains around grounds
52:12 Conclusion
I hope you enjoy this look at the 2023 Old Threshers Reunion. Be sure to check out my videos from previous years, linked below!
The Trains at Old Threshers 2022:
ua-cam.com/video/P3sdNSFmryw/v-deo.html
The Trains at Old Threshers 2021:
ua-cam.com/video/L5qBac1FOu8/v-deo.html
The Trains at Old Threshers 2019:
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The Trains at Old Threshers 2018:
ua-cam.com/video/L9S8MaKkwWM/v-deo.html
Many more previous years can also be viewed on my UA-cam channel by checking out the "Historic Trains" playlist. While you're there, be sure to subscribe to my channel as well! @BobbyHarveyVideoProductions
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Amtrak 174 leads the California Zephyr, west of Batavia, IA 4/14/24
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Amtrak locomotive 174, in new "Phase VII" paint, leads the eastbound California Zephyr through the countryside west of Batavia, Iowa, on the morning of April 14th, 2024. The train had just departed from its previous station stop of Ottumwa, Iowa, and is making good time along BNSF's Ottumwa Subdivision. This location is in between Batavia and Agency, near a point known as the "Eldon Y", where s...
Amtrak 138 and 82, "Phase VII" painted P42's, power the California Zephyr, Ottumwa, IA 4/12/24
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On April 12th, 2024, Amtrak's latest P42 to be repainted in the new "Phase VII" paint scheme made its way west leading the California Zephyr, as I caught the train in Ottumwa, Iowa. The train was right on schedule, and after getting it arriving at the station, I walked up along the tracks as the train pulled forward for its second stop (required due to the Ottumwa platform refurbishment taking ...
Amtrak 174 and 161 Lead 22-hour Late California Zephyr at Ottumwa, IA 4/8/24
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It's been a while since I've been able to capture two specially-painted locomotives on the same Amtrak train, but it happened again on the morning of April 8th, 2024. Several days before, Amtrak's Phase I "heritage unit" 161 went west leading the California Zephyr. In Colorado, the Zephyr picked up extra locomotives and cars to take back to California, after the completion of Amtrak's "Winter P...
Santa Fe Warbonnet Diesels Lead 6-unit Lashup on BNSF Train 664, Ottumwa, IA 3/30/24
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Amtrak 82, the next "Phase VII"-painted P42, Leads the California Zephyr, Ottumwa, IA 3/18/24
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In early 2024, Amtrak has started to repaint some of its class of P42DC locomotives into the railroad's latest "Phase VII" livery. This brand-new paint scheme was first applied to Amtrak's new ALC-42 long distance "Charger" locomotives, that are in the process of being manufactured and delivered from Siemens, with an over 100-unit order. The first P42 to receive the Phase VII paint was locomoti...
Amtrak 174, first "Phase VII"-painted P42, Leads the California Zephyr, Ottumwa, IA 3/1/24
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Recently, Amtrak has introduced its new and current "Phase VII" livery to its class of Genesis P42 locomotives, with the repainting of locomotive 174. The Phase VII paint scheme was introduced with the railroad's new ALC-42 long distance Siemens Charger diesels, that are currently in the process of being delivered and deployed on trains across the country. The ALC-42's will eventually replace A...
Three SD40-2 Diesels on CPKC Train 260 near Ottumwa, IA 2/10/24
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While train watching in the Ottumwa, Iowa area on February 10th, 2024, I logged on the railcam in nearby Washington, IA to see if anything was coming south on CPKC's Ottumwa Subdivision. Sure enough, I found that a southbound freight passed through Washington after 10:30 AM, so I drove out of Ottumwa a little ways to wait for it to arrive. On a good day, trains take around an hour to run the 40...
CPKC Train 261 with UP, BNSF, CP Power Crests Rutledge Hill, Ottumwa, IA 1/27/24
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January 2024 proved to be one of the most difficult winter months of recent years in Iowa. With over two feet of snow on the ground after a pair of significant storm systems just days apart, it took several days to literally dig out once the storms passed. As expected, the railroads in the Ottumwa area had a very difficult time keeping trains running. While BNSF had few trains with rested crews...
Across the Iowa Interstate 3: QJ Steam Excursions, Freight Trains, and the UP Donation Special
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Out Front at Wabtec in Albia, IA - Keewatin Railway P40, GE Tier 4 Demo Units, & More! 12/21/23
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On December 21st, 2023, I went out and about to see if I could see any trains along the Iowa Southern Railway. Although I was unsuccessful seeing anything in motion between Albia and Moravia, I did get some action at the Wabtec Locomotives facility south of Albia, and made a brief stop to document it. The Wabtec Albia facility, formerly Relco Locomotives, repairs and overhauls locomotives and r...
G Gauge Christmas Train Layout at Everybody's, Fairfield, IA 12/22/23
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GP15-1 Diesel on Iowa Southern Freight Train, Moravia, IA 11/27/23
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After seeing CPKC's Holiday Train heading south from Ottumwa to Moravia, Iowa on November 27th, 2023, I headed home via Highway 5, following the Iowa Southern Railway towards Albia. Being a Monday, I hoped to catch a movement on the ISRY. Just as the tracks left the highway, I looked off in the distance and saw what looked like a headlight in the distance. Sure enough, by the time I turned off ...
CPKC Holiday Train Arrival in Ottumwa, IA 11/26/23
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In November 2023, the Canadian Pacific Holiday Trains started their annual trips throughout the system during Christmastime, with 2023 being the first year of the trains' operation since the merger of Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern, creating CPKC. The railroad operates the trains as a festive way to support families in need, donating thousands of dollars to local food banks along the...
Amtrak Heritage Unit 161, Metrolink Cars on the Southwest Chief, Argyle, IA 11/4/23
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Amtrak Heritage Unit 161, Metrolink Cars on the Southwest Chief, Argyle, IA 11/4/23
Santa Fe Warbonnet Dash 9 on BNSF Freight Train GALLIN - west of Lockridge, IA 8/31/23
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Santa Fe Warbonnet Dash 9 on BNSF Freight Train GALLIN - west of Lockridge, IA 8/31/23
BNSF 5668 and Wind Blade Train west of Batavia, IA 6/11/23
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BNSF 5668 and Wind Blade Train west of Batavia, IA 6/11/23
Union Pacific in Iowa: Big Boy Excursions and Mainline Freight Trains
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Union Pacific in Iowa: Big Boy Excursions and Mainline Freight Trains
Santa Fe Diesels Lead BNSF Freight Train 664 in Ottumwa, IA 6/24/23
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Santa Fe Diesels Lead BNSF Freight Train 664 in Ottumwa, IA 6/24/23
The Trains at Old Threshers, 2022 - Mount Pleasant, IA
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The Trains at Old Threshers, 2022 - Mount Pleasant, IA
Amtrak's New Phase IV Heritage Unit 164, Debut Run on the California Zephyr, Ottumwa, IA 5/9/23
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Amtrak's New Phase IV Heritage Unit 164, Debut Run on the California Zephyr, Ottumwa, IA 5/9/23
Canadian Pacific at Sunset
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Canadian Pacific at Sunset
Trains in Winter 2011: BNSF, CP, Amtrak in Ottumwa and Batavia, IA | Trains in the Heartland Vol 43
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Trains in Winter 2011: BNSF, CP, Amtrak in Ottumwa and Batavia, IA | Trains in the Heartland Vol 43
Dallas to Fort Worth by Rail - Trinity Railway Express, TEXRail, and DART
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Dallas to Fort Worth by Rail - Trinity Railway Express, TEXRail, and DART
Canadian Pacific Holiday Train Nighttime Run through Washington, IA 12/3/22
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Canadian Pacific Holiday Train Nighttime Run through Washington, IA 12/3/22
Union Pacific Donation Special Crossing the Iowa River - Iowa City, IA 11/19/22
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Union Pacific Donation Special Crossing the Iowa River - Iowa City, IA 11/19/22
The Trains at Old Threshers 2007 - Mt Pleasant, IA | Trains in the Heartland Vol 17
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The Trains at Old Threshers 2007 - Mt Pleasant, IA | Trains in the Heartland Vol 17
Amtrak ALC-42 Locomotives Inaugural Run on the California Zephyr, Omaha, NE 8/26/22
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Amtrak ALC-42 Locomotives Inaugural Run on the California Zephyr, Omaha, NE 8/26/22
Private Railcars America, Cimarron River, Blue Ridge Club on California Zephyr, Ottumwa, IA Jul 2022
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Private Railcars America, Cimarron River, Blue Ridge Club on California Zephyr, Ottumwa, IA Jul 2022
New Colors for Amtrak: AMTK 203 and 160 Lead the California Zephyr, Ottumwa, IA June 2022
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New Colors for Amtrak: AMTK 203 and 160 Lead the California Zephyr, Ottumwa, IA June 2022

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @TruenoD12
    @TruenoD12 10 годин тому

    Let's make that QJ a nickname

  • @TheNator
    @TheNator 23 години тому

    0:42 na na na na na

  • @TruenoD12
    @TruenoD12 День тому

    I like those smoke deflectors it's amazing to look

  • @TruenoD12
    @TruenoD12 День тому

    QJ Mikado

  • @jamesmonahan1870
    @jamesmonahan1870 2 дні тому

    FRIENDLY CROSSINGS (😊)2006

  • @jamessefton3680
    @jamessefton3680 2 дні тому

    Thanks for making the video and looking forward to seeing next years video 👍

  • @jamesburnside3023
    @jamesburnside3023 2 дні тому

    Fantastic coverage

  • @TruenoD12
    @TruenoD12 2 дні тому

    781 American singer song is on the macado's

  • @joshuadominictoling5310
    @joshuadominictoling5310 4 дні тому

    Locomotive 174, could’ve painted the Phase VII few years ago to celebrate its 50th Anniversary!!! This joins 46, 100, and 108, which are three newer ones among to the older ones!!!

  • @joshuadominictoling5310
    @joshuadominictoling5310 4 дні тому

    They forgot to add the “Amtrak 50” logo for the celebration of the 50th Anniversary Paint Scheme! Locomotive 164 could’ve joined 161, 130, and 145 that are a bit older!!!

  • @cadillacescalade5428
    @cadillacescalade5428 4 дні тому

    If only that would have been a full express freight I'd hate to see the result's

  • @IncredibleC85
    @IncredibleC85 6 днів тому

    I thought I was gonna see somebody get creamed😄 happy everyone is ok.

  • @joshuadominictoling5310
    @joshuadominictoling5310 8 днів тому

    They also forgot to add the “Amtrak 50” logo in blue color for the 50th Anniversary!!!

  • @SilverThunder710
    @SilverThunder710 10 днів тому

    What the

  • @dakotaplayz3988
    @dakotaplayz3988 13 днів тому

    Next year you should try and get a video of the steam ship whistle that's on top of the museum, its really cool!

  • @user-jw1ld8tn2l
    @user-jw1ld8tn2l 13 днів тому

    Highly recommend

  • @metr0valparais0
    @metr0valparais0 17 днів тому

    At one minute (16:14) the whistle sounds like that of the SP 4449

  • @mg123rules
    @mg123rules 18 днів тому

    Cheap rail guard

  • @glennnelson6161
    @glennnelson6161 20 днів тому

    and the website please?

  • @glennnelson6161
    @glennnelson6161 20 днів тому

    link for the locomotives please?

  • @EMDF59PHFAN
    @EMDF59PHFAN 21 день тому

    Will All Amtrak Piedmont F59PHs Be Rebuilt Into Tier 4?

  • @mrtrainmaster8007
    @mrtrainmaster8007 21 день тому

    I rode on this train from Chicago to Flagstaff In April 2019.

  • @joshuadominictoling5310
    @joshuadominictoling5310 24 дні тому

    The P42DCs are lining up at the Beech Grove Shops, outside Indianapolis, are getting ready to have the Phase VII painted for the future.

  • @harrisonofcolorado8886
    @harrisonofcolorado8886 26 днів тому

    Even though I missed this, I hope to catch something similar again as more Genesis engines are painted into Phase 7.

    • @joshuadominictoling5310
      @joshuadominictoling5310 22 дні тому

      More P42DCs will have to paint from Phase V to Phase VII from the Beech Grove Shops, operated by Amtrak for the future.

  • @maxwellwalcher6420
    @maxwellwalcher6420 27 днів тому

    i wish 7081 and 6988 be steamed for Excursions.

  • @ThatOneGodzillaGuy2021
    @ThatOneGodzillaGuy2021 28 днів тому

    Who is here in 2024?

  • @nathancorcoran5347
    @nathancorcoran5347 28 днів тому

    Georgetown Loop Railroad #12 (Built by Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1928) in operation at the Midwest Central Railroad in Mount Pleasant, Iowa over in 2012.

  • @user-rk6ob4ei4u
    @user-rk6ob4ei4u 28 днів тому

    EnGATE ENTENDI ACB VOS BIEN VA N KCIHTBJBVIK JBLCJC UKBIE. AV E

  • @fiddlyphuk6414
    @fiddlyphuk6414 Місяць тому

    Who needs heritage units when you still have the originals.

  • @JoshLilly-rd4pl
    @JoshLilly-rd4pl Місяць тому

    Ho ho on !

  • @captainminecraft631
    @captainminecraft631 Місяць тому

    It would be a shame to put a big dent on the front of that train that’s probably older than my dad! The guy at the farther crossing was seconds away from winning a Darwin Award.

  • @robertmoir5695
    @robertmoir5695 Місяць тому

    Yeah That is wild thank you

  • @johnramsey2009
    @johnramsey2009 Місяць тому

    I’ve watched every single one with my three year old. Thanks Bobby!

  • @bennickell8477
    @bennickell8477 Місяць тому

    I always look forward to these. Thank you Bobby.

  • @weinito
    @weinito Місяць тому

    If you did a video like this using both the inside shots from your actual journey as well as outside shots for both the Southwest Chief and Pacific Surfliner, perhaps you should do video's like this for the California Zephyr, Empire Builder, Coast Starlight and Sunset Limited if you haven't already.

  • @weinito
    @weinito Місяць тому

    I remember you saying you train was delayed and based on the PA announcements, by about 2 hours. That's not bad for this route as I've seen it being 4 or 5 hours late.

  • @TrinityCourtStudios
    @TrinityCourtStudios Місяць тому

    It’s been years and I still come back to watch this video. Seeing Superliners on the cusp of triple digit speeds with the aggressiveness of the automatic horn sequencer on the P42: “Get outta my way!!!” Absolutely love this video. Wish we still hauled express and mail service 👏🏼

  • @jeremeymcdude
    @jeremeymcdude Місяць тому

    I remember when I was a kid I used to hate the high pitched whistle on the #6 but I think I've grown to actually love the sound of it. It's almost a haunting sound you don't get with the mid to low pitched whistles even with how obcenely loud it is.

  • @Sheldon_Busologia_D
    @Sheldon_Busologia_D Місяць тому

    This was the 801

  • @eddieflxible379
    @eddieflxible379 Місяць тому

    this is the best paint scheme on the P42s

    • @joshuadominictoling5310
      @joshuadominictoling5310 24 дні тому

      Amtrak P42DC at the Beech Grove Shops is painting from Phase V to Phase VII for a good looking scheme.

  • @raymondm.9954
    @raymondm.9954 Місяць тому

    Too bad Arizona was skipped over. That is where I am heading next week.

  • @AverageJuiceWRLDFan
    @AverageJuiceWRLDFan 2 місяці тому

    Bro this is so nostalgic i remember watching this as a 4 year old😭

  • @nancyharman4795
    @nancyharman4795 2 місяці тому

    *shaking my head*

  • @lmfd7373
    @lmfd7373 2 місяці тому

    wow St Louis holding on to Union Station i was around during the 1985 relaunch and again for the 2020 relaunch its absolutely beautiful today.. the hotel, the aquarium , the St Louis Wheel i hope the operations stick this time

  • @MJMYouTuber
    @MJMYouTuber 2 місяці тому

    is that an eastbound train?, Or, a westbound train?

  • @robertleven4449
    @robertleven4449 2 місяці тому

    I saw this train going through roseville thr day before this. Love the new paint scheme on those p40-2

  • @centraliowarailproductions2810
    @centraliowarailproductions2810 2 місяці тому

    Nice catch!