757 Nickel Plate Road (Berkshire 2-8-4)
The 757 Nickel Plate locomotive also known as a Berkshire (2-8-4) locomotive was built by Gene L. over the course of about 6 years working between 8 and 12 hours every day to complete the construction of this locomotive. The locomotive is fired using diesel fuel with an operating pressure of 125lbs. The locomotive weighs in at 1,140 lbs. without water in the boiler. The tender weighs in at 440 lbs. empty of water and fuel. Gene completed this locomotive in 2013 and is a joy to operate. The design drawings and some of the castings were made by Jim Kreider who helped Gene along in its construction. The casting kits can still be purchased by those who want a challenge.
Videos from October 2022 Fall Meet
Video from Saturday, April 29, 2023 public run day
Here is 757 during an annual boiler inspection which was on Saturday, September 14, 2024. The day also introduced 688 to the rails as it underwent a boiler inspection and an initial run on the railroad.
