Uploaded December 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
CNJ 113 is an 0-6-0 switcher built by ALCo in June of 1923. 113 has staggering 45,800 lbs of tractive effort, a huge amount for a switcher. Because of this, 113 is able to reach speeds of about 20 mph with 8-10 cars in tow. 113 did not fail to disappoint on the last day of November pulling the first of two days of Santa Specials. We will catch 113 at a variety of spots along the Minersville and Schuylkill Haven Branches. On this day, 113 wore two whistles: a PRR 3 Chime and a Hooter from a Mine Lokie.
I would like to extend a special thanks to Steve Gilbert and Train Chamber. Steve allowed me to mount my GoPro on the 113 and gave me permission to blow the whistle. Two experiences I will never forget. Going all over the engine and getting dirty trying to find the perfect spot made me feel like I was a part of the crew. I would like to thank Train Chamber for allowing me to use some secondary shots implemented throughout the video.
Filmed on Saturday, November 30, 2019
This video make not be redistributed or reproduced in any matter without the expressed written consent from MPT 1225.
Filmed & Edited by Mark Turkovich
©MPT Productions 2019
CNJ 113 is an 0-6-0 switcher built by ALCo in June of 1923. 113 has staggering 45,800 lbs of tractive effort, a huge amount for a switcher. Because of this, 113 is able to reach speeds of about 20 mph with 8-10 cars in tow. 113 did not fail to disappoint on the last day of November pulling the first of two days of Santa Specials. We will catch 113 at a variety of spots along the Minersville and Schuylkill Haven Branches. On this day, 113 wore two whistles: a PRR 3 Chime and a Hooter from a Mine Lokie.
I would like to extend a special thanks to Steve Gilbert and Train Chamber. Steve allowed me to mount my GoPro on the 113 and gave me permission to blow the whistle. Two experiences I will never forget. Going all over the engine and getting dirty trying to find the perfect spot made me feel like I was a part of the crew. I would like to thank Train Chamber for allowing me to use some secondary shots implemented throughout the video.
Filmed on Saturday, November 30, 2019
This video make not be redistributed or reproduced in any matter without the expressed written consent from MPT 1225.
Filmed & Edited by Mark Turkovich
©MPT Productions 2019
