Talk:Chesapeake and Ohio 614

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Theplaceyouwanttobe (talk) 03:06, 20 August 2018 (UTC)This page needs to be edited.[reply]

Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. Kpg jhp jm 03:37, 20 August 2018 (UTC)[reply]

I don't know how to make this more clear. In the Data Section on the right side is a driver diameter dimension X=74" The correct dimension is Y=72"

I was the Chief Mechanical Officer (CMO) during the restoration in 1980. Srwicker (talk) 01:55, 7 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Gallery?

Can this article get a gallery?

Heres all the images I found that can be added to the gallery: https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?search=Chesapeake+%26+Ohio+614&title=Special:MediaSearch&go=Go&type=image 124.190.12.234 (talk) 21:47, 23 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Semi-protected edit request on 7 August 2023

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In the data section, the Driver dimension is listed as 74 inches. This is incorrect. The correct diameter is 72." I was the CMO during the 1980 restoration. Srwicker (talk) 01:53, 7 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. — Paper9oll (🔔 • 📝) 13:42, 7 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

ACE 3000

We might need to add links to the ACE 3000 on C&O 614. 110.175.51.198 (talk) 04:04, 9 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Semi-protected edit request on 20 February 2024

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Please change the driver diameter from 74”to 72”, the tractive effort from 66,450 to 64,280 lbs and the factor of adhesion from 4.29 to 4.44. The C&O 614 has 72” drivers, not 74”. Steve Wickersham, the former chief mechanical officer for the 614 from 1980-1985 said so (he’s on Facebook if you’d like to confirm) and I measured the drivers myself, and they are indeed 72” in diameter. The C&O diagrams are incorrect. This means the tractive effort is 68,300 lbs at 85% cutoff, not 66,450. 614 operates at 80% cutoff, so it’s true tractive effort is 64,280 lbs (according to the tractive effort calculator on steamlocomotive.com). Please change the driver diameter from 74”to 72”, the tractive effort from 66,450 to 64,280 lbs and the factor of adhesion from 4.29 to 4.44. GreenbrierJ3A (talk) 04:59, 20 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. While I don't doubt your efforts, just measuring the drivers yourself constitutes original research, which can't be used for sourcing Wikipedia articles. Likewise, Facebook is not considered a reliable source, even for information from authorities in their field. If you can find a published reliable source for this information, please feel free to reopen this edit request with a link. PianoDan (talk) 19:27, 26 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Semi-protected edit request on 25 September 2024

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change "As of 2023, the 614 is still painted in the Greenbrier Presidential Express scheme." as of September 2024 work has begun on the locomotive to give it a complete overhaul back to operation, with the tender receiving work and the lower half of the locomotive being repainted to black. C&O1601 (talk) 02:52, 25 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. Jamedeus (talk) 05:35, 25 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

file.php (524×599) (rypn.org) (image of it currently half painted) plus Ross Rowland said things are looking positive for 614 Railway Preservation News • View topic - C&O 614 Potential Operational Restoration? (rypn.org) but info most comes from talk C&O1601 (talk) 03:05, 26 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Semi-protected edit request on 8 November 2024

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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. RJD America (talk) 11:44, 8 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. Shadow311 (talk) 00:20, 9 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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Title: Update Current Owner of Chesapeake & Ohio 614

Section: Ownership History

Current Text: Chesapeake & Ohio 614 is currently owned by Ross Rowland Jr. and the American Freedom Train Foundation.

Proposed Text: As of November 2024, RJD America LLC has taken full and independent ownership of Chesapeake & Ohio 614 from Ross Rowland Jr. and the American Freedom Train Foundation. The company is dedicated to restoring and operating the locomotive for historical and educational purposes.

Reason for Change: To update the page with the most current and accurate information regarding the ownership of Chesapeake & Ohio 614, reflecting the change to RJD America LLC.

Source: Official announcement from RJD America LLC. https://www.co614.com/news/ RJD America (talk) 11:51, 8 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I know I'm responding to a blocked account, but for the record, this was

Done by another editor. DrOrinScrivello (talk) 23:34, 13 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

614 was doing much faster than 79 mph

Several people clocked the 614 doing in excess of 90 mph on NJTransit in 1997. NJT banned future steam operations because of Ross Rowland's ballast scorching. Bill S. (talk) 15:45, 8 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]