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data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="heading.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">THE HISTORY OF CHESAPEAKE & OHIO 614</h2> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-cbe1bca e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent" data-id="cbe1bca" data-element_type="container" data-settings="{"jet_parallax_layout_list":[]}"> <div class="e-con-inner"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-5d16ba8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="5d16ba8" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h3 class="p1"><b>The Pinnacle of Steam Locomotive Engineering</b></h3><p class="p2">The Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O) 614 represents a monumental chapter in American steam locomotive manufacturing. By the time it was built, the United States had seen the rise and consolidation of its locomotive builders, with Lima Locomotive Works emerging as a leader. Lima’s excellence in engineering culminated in June 1948 with the C&O 614, a J-3a “Greenbrier” class locomotive. It was America’s last commercially built mainline passenger steam locomotive, marking the end of an era and the pinnacle of steam locomotive technology. Designed to master the Allegheny Mountains, it hauled C&O’s premier trains, such as The George Washington and The Fast Flying Virginian, embodying over a century of advanced steam engineering that powered America’s railroads and built its robust economy.</p><h3 class="p1"><b>Service Excellence</b></h3><p class="p2">Upon its debut, the 614 was an instant success, enhancing railroad capacity and efficiency with its impressive performance. Its ability to handle heavy loads over challenging terrains at speeds exceeding 100 mph, generating around 5,000 horsepower, demonstrated the technological marvel it was during its time.</p><h3 class="p1"><b>The Decline of Steam and Retirement</b></h3><p class="p2">As the mid-20th century ushered in the diesel era, steam locomotives like the 614 saw their numbers decline sharply. From a peak of 40,000 steam locomotives in 1945, the transition to diesel was rapid, reflecting changes in technology and fuel availability. The 614 was retired from active service in 1952 and renumbered 611 in 1956 to avoid numbering conflicts.</p><h3 class="p1"><b>Preservation and Initial Restoration</b></h3><p class="p2">In 1976, 614 was cosmetically restored and donated to the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum in Baltimore, Maryland. Recognizing its historical significance as the only surviving “Greenbrier” type steam locomotive from the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway, efforts were made to preserve its legacy.</p><h3 class="p1"><b>Preservation and Initial Restoration</b></h3><p class="p2">In 1976, the 614 was cosmetically restored and donated to the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum. Recognized for its historical significance as the only surviving “Greenbrier” type, it was preserved for future generations.</p><h3 class="p1"><b>The Resurrection by Ross E. Rowland, Jr.</b></h3><p class="p2">Railroad enthusiast Ross E. Rowland, Jr. acquired 614 in 1979 and initiated an 18-month, $1.5 million restoration that revitalized this historic steam locomotive. Enhanced to operate efficiently over long distances without frequent servicing, 614 matched the performance of the modern diesel, carrying forward the legacy of steam into modern times.</p><h3 class="p1"><b>A Modern-Day Workhorse</b></h3><p class="p2">Post-restoration, the 614 pulled various high-profile excursions, demonstrating that steam locomotives like the 614 offer more than just transportation—they create a happening, as Walt Disney famously remarked during Disneyland’s grand opening in California: <i>“With a diesel, it’s a train, with a steam locomotive it’s a happening.”</i><i></i></p><p class="p2">Post-restoration, 614 demonstrated its prowess in various roles:</p><ul class="ul1"><li class="li2">Amtrak Service: 614 was honored to be the only steam engine ever leased by Amtrak in its history. For a portion of its run through West Virginia, she pulled The Cardinal on schedule and at speeds approaching 80 mph.</li><li class="li2">Energy Efficiency Testing: During America’s energy crises in the early 1980s, 614 served as a test-bed locomotive, pulling coal trains on the C.S.X. railroad as part of a program to design a new generation of coal-fired locomotives.</li><li class="li2">Excursion Service: In the late 1990s, 614 powered a series of excursions from Hoboken, NJ, to Port Jervis, NY, over NJ Transit’s Bergen County and Main Lines and Conrail’s (now Metro-North Railroad) Southern Tier Line. These 180-mile round-trip “Iron Horse Rambles” and “Erie Limited” excursions carried nearly 17,000 passengers, some of whom came from as far as New Zealand, Australia, and Japan to experience this magnificently restored engine.</li></ul><p><i>Ross Rowland stated:</i><br /><i>“The Port Jervis excursions are the only place in the free world where one can ride behind steam (with no diesels anywhere in the consist) at speeds up to 79 mph and be afforded open-air space to really soak in the sound and fury of this magnificent example of the steam locomotive builder’s art running at speed.”</i></p><p><i>He further added:</i><br /><i>“The 180-mile round trip to Port Jervis is an ideal excursion in that it allows us to run at sustained high speeds, gives the 614 a real challenge in bringing the 26-car-long train up the 1%, 13-mile-long grade coming home out of Port Jervis, gives the customers the thrill of a 20-square-mile vista from the 3,000-foot-high Moodna Viaduct (the train stops briefly on the viaduct to allow everyone to get great photos, etc.). If you love steam, this is as good as it gets.”</i></p><h3 class="p1"><b>New Ownership and Future Plans</b></h3><p class="p2">As of November 2024, RJD America LLC has taken full and independent ownership of Chesapeake & Ohio 614 from the previous owner. The company is dedicated to restoring and operating the locomotive for historical and educational purposes. This effort is a nod to historic preservation and inspiration, showcasing the ongoing allure and excitement of steam railroading. Demonstrating a solid commitment to railroad heritage, RJD America LLC is investing significant capital to restore the locomotive and its auxiliary tender. The restoration will occur at the renowned Strasburg Rail Road Mechanical Services, known for its steam locomotive restoration expertise.</p><p class="p2">Upon completion, 614 will return to operational status, ready to run wherever its new owners deem appropriate. This restoration aims to preserve the locomotive’s mechanical integrity and reignite public interest in steam railroading across diverse regions.</p><h3 class="p1"><b>Specifications</b></h3><ul class="ul1"><li class="li2">Builder: Lima-Hamilton Corporation, Lima, Ohio, U.S.A.</li><li class="li2">Built for: Chesapeake & Ohio Railway</li><li class="li2">Month/Year Built: June 1948</li><li class="li2">Class: J-3a “Greenbrier”</li><li class="li2">Original Road Number: 614 (renumbered to 611 in 1956)</li><li class="li2">Wheel Arrangement: 4-8-4</li><li class="li2">Length (including tender): 112 ft 3 in (34.21 m)</li><li class="li2">Height: 16 ft</li><li class="li2">Driver Diameter: 72 in (1,829 mm)</li><li class="li2">Weight on Drivers: 282,400 lb (128.1 tonnes)</li><li class="li2">Locomotive Weight: 479,400 lb (217.5 tonnes)</li><li class="li2">Total Weight (Locomotive & Tender): 868,530 lb (434 tonnes)</li><li class="li2">Grate Area: 100.3 sq ft (9.32 m²)</li><li class="li2">Cylinders (Diameter x Stroke): 27.5 in x 30 in (698 mm x 762 mm)</li><li class="li2">Boiler Pressure: 255 psi (1.76 MPa)</li><li class="li2">Tractive Effort: 68,300 lb (303.81 kN)</li><li class="li2">Fuel Capacity: Originally 50,000 lb (22.7 tonnes) of coal; modified to 100,000 lb (45.4 tonnes)</li><li class="li2">Water Capacity: Originally 21,500 US gallons; expanded to 50,000 US gallons with auxiliary tender</li><li class="li2">Horsepower: Approximately 5,000 hp</li><li class="li2">Maximum Speed: Capable of exceeding 100 mph (160 km/h)</li></ul><h3 class="p1"><b>The Enduring Legacy</b></h3><p class="p2">Chesapeake & Ohio 614 is more than just a steam locomotive; it’s a living testament to a bygone era of American railroading. Its storied history—from hauling prestigious passenger trains over mountainous terrain to thrilling rail enthusiasts on high-speed excursions—reflects the enduring allure of steam power.</p><p class="p2">The ongoing efforts to restore and operate 614 ensure that this magnificent machine will continue to educate and inspire future generations. 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