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Railfanning the Northern End of CSX's River Line - 07/10/2024
After the Independence Day holiday, I was able to spend a week “up north” in Lake George. One of the days I spent trackside checking out some of the action on CSX’s River Line. I love shooting trains crossing the viaduct in Catskill, but don’t get up there as much except during the longer days of the year due to the travel time.
While no interesting motive power was on the trains, if you look at the freight cars on train M404, you see quite a few “heritage” freight cars, including Chessie System and Family Lines.
Enjoy this latest addition to the channel!
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NS Freight Action and an Amtrak Heritage Locomotive along the Pittsburgh Line - 6/22/2024
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It has been awhile since I’ve been able to shoot action on one of my favorite mainline railroads…Norfolk Southern’s Pittsburgh Line. On Saturday, June 22, 2024, I was finally able to get back out for a day to check out the former Pennsy’s Middle Division between Harrisburg and Lewistown. It was definitely a hot one…with temperatures reaching a high of 99 degrees, but it was well worth it as NS ...
Sunday Evening Long Island Rail Road Service on the Montauk Branch - 06/16/2024
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A few weeks ago I uploaded a video of Long Island Rail Road Summertime operations to the East End. Friday operations between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends involve many extra and longer trains serving the Montauk branch. Sunday evening service shows the return trips, with thousands of people returning after spending their weekend out east. I filmed in Sayville and Patchogue today which als...
A Walking Tour of Washington D.C.'s Union Station 04/29/2024
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While on my trip to Virginia in April, I took a day to travel into Washington DC to take a self-guided tour of another architectural marvel - Washington Union Station. Built at the turn of the 20th century in a cooperative agreement between the Pennsylvania and Baltimore & Ohio Railroads, the station was built to consolidate railroad stations in the city into one unified complex. Now owned and ...
A Rear-End Observation Car View of Reading & Northern's Line from Jim Thorpe to Pittston, PA
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In May of 2023, Reading & Northern began weekend operations of trains from Pittston, PA into Jim Thorpe, PA to compliment their existing service that they already ran out of Reading Outer Station. The equipment used on this new service was usually one of their GP-38 diesels and a few of their coaches, along with a snack car. For 2024, to start the season, they decided to add their observation c...
Friday Memorial Day Weekend LIRR Summer Trains to Montauk Including the Return of The Cannonball
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While Memorial Day weekend signifies the first real weekend of the Summertime season, it is also the first weekend where many of the extra trains in the Long Island Rail Road’s timetable first run, including their premier train, and only named train remaining in their timetable, The Cannonball, their express train from Penn Station to Montauk. I wanted to set up and capture several of the train...
A Look at the First Reading Ramble of 2024 with Reading & Northern 2012, May 25,2024
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The first of three Reading Rambles took place on Saturday, May 25, 2024 on the Reading & Northern. A few changes to the Rambles this year…This will be the only one to operate out of Reading Outer Station to Jim Thorpe. Two other Rambles later this Summer will start at the new station under construction in Nesquahoning and travel north to Tunkannock and Pittston. The second change was this was t...
Railfanning CSX's RF&P Subdivision with Amtrak & CSX Action - 4/28/2024
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A trip to Virginia gave me time for my first-ever railfanning trip to check out the former Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Railroad, now part of CSX. The RF&P has a rich history of railroading and was Virginia’s first chartered railroad. It was at that time a vital north-south link between the PRR and B&O Railroads at its northern end, and the ACL and SAL Railroads to the south. Operating in...
An Afternoon Railfanning Metro North's Hudson Line with a Conrail Heritage Sighting! 04/21/2024
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Upon returning from a quick weekend trip to Pennsylvania, I stopped along Metro North’s Hudson Line to capture a few hours of action. Making stops at Breakneck Ridge and Garrison, NY, there was plenty of action between Metro North and Amtrak. One of the Metro North trains was headed up by their newly repainted Conrail heritage locomotive. Since their unveiling over the last several months, thei...
JFK AirTrain Round Trip Head End View - LIRR Jamaica Station and Return - 4/6/2024
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Since the 1960’s, plans were on the drawing board for a rail link to JFK Airport. Many plans were considered, and for years there was an ill-fated subway connection called “The Train to the Plane.” It was long and cost more than a regular subway ride, and was unpopular with travelers. During the 1990’s, a plan was created to build an AirTrain which would connect the with the Long Island Rail Ro...
Norfolk Southern Action on the Reading and Harrisburg Lines - 4/7/2024
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Finally! A weekend with some decent weather to get trackside and shoot again! A few weeks back I had planned to shoot Norfolk Southern’s Reading Line, but the derailment and collision involving three trains sent me back to Iona Island. So Sunday April 7th would be a makeup trip to the Reading Line. Unfortunately, after missing two trains while traveling there, I was able to catch two more morni...
A Full Day of Railfanning Iona Island - BNSF Power and Two Crude Oil Trains - 03/03/2024
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The weather this past Sunday looked gorgeous, and after colder winter weather looked like a great day to get out trackside once again. My original plan was to railfan Norfolk Southern’s Reading Line, but with the horrible collision involving three trains on NS’ Lehigh Line the day before, plans had to be scrapped. I thought about trying to get some of the rerouted trains on other lines, but wou...
A Tour of the Most Expensive Train Station Ever Built - The Oculus - 02/17/2024
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This time we’re going to check out another fairly new rail passenger terminal in New York City…The Oculus! Constructed during the rebuild of the World Trade Center in the aftermath of the 2001 attacks, The Oculus is the home to 12 different New York City subway lines, as well as the PATH trains to New Jersey. Designed by Santiago Calatrava, The Oculus is a transportation hub, as well as an unde...
Walking Tour of NYC's Penn Station and the New Moynihan Train Hall - January 2024
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Following up on my walking tour of Grand Central Terminal and the new Long Island Rail Road concourse, I wanted to also cover Penn Station and the recently opened Moynihan Train Hall. With the opening of these two new concourses, passenger rail into and out of New York City has certainly changed over the last few years! Most who have not yet been to Moynihan Train Hall don’t understand that it ...
A Busy Morning of Railfanning CSX's River Line 02/04/2024
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While the weather the past few weeks hasn’t been very cold, the extended periods of rain and lousy weather have kept me from shooting trackside for the better part of the month. With the forecast improving for a few days, and the sun making its first appearance in the northeast in almost two weeks, I definitely was looking forward to a trip to Bear Mountain to shoot CSX’s River Line for the fir...
Walking Tour of Grand Central Terminal - Including the New LIRR Madison Concourse in 4K - 1/6/2024
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Walking Tour of Grand Central Terminal - Including the New LIRR Madison Concourse in 4K - 1/6/2024
Railfan Journeys Top 10 Catches for 2023
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Railfan Journeys Top 10 Catches for 2023
Walking Tour of Strasburg Railroad's Station Area During Christmas 12/16/2023
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Walking Tour of Strasburg Railroad's Station Area During Christmas 12/16/2023
Entire Day of Strasburg Railroad's Christmas Trains & A Meet with Amtrak's Pennsylvanian 12/16/2023
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Entire Day of Strasburg Railroad's Christmas Trains & A Meet with Amtrak's Pennsylvanian 12/16/2023
CSX River Line Intermodal Trains in Milton, NY 08/11/2021
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CSX River Line Intermodal Trains in Milton, NY 08/11/2021
Norfolk Southern Pittsburgh Line Action @ Gallitzin with Christmas Horn Salute from 63V - 10/11/2022
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Norfolk Southern Pittsburgh Line Action @ Gallitzin with Christmas Horn Salute from 63V - 10/11/2022
Amtrak & SEPTA Action on the Paoli/Thorndale Line - 11/05/2023
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Amtrak & SEPTA Action on the Paoli/Thorndale Line - 11/05/2023
Great Weather and Heavy Action on Norfolk Southern's Pittsburgh Line 04/09/2017
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Great Weather and Heavy Action on Norfolk Southern's Pittsburgh Line 04/09/2017
Norfolk Southern and Amtrak Action on the Pittsburgh Line 06/21/2020
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Norfolk Southern and Amtrak Action on the Pittsburgh Line 06/21/2020
NS Pittsburgh Line Action with Colonial Crafts on Amtrak Pennsylvanian 11/11/2017
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NS Pittsburgh Line Action with Colonial Crafts on Amtrak Pennsylvanian 11/11/2017
Manifest Freight-Heavy Action on Norfolk Southern's Reading Line 07/16/2017
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Manifest Freight-Heavy Action on Norfolk Southern's Reading Line 07/16/2017
Railfanning Both Sides of the River - CSX, Metro North and Amtrak Action 10/10/2023
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Railfanning Both Sides of the River - CSX, Metro North and Amtrak Action 10/10/2023
New Jersey Transit Main Line Action 10/12/2023
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New Jersey Transit Main Line Action 10/12/2023
CSX River Line 06/14/2015 - Leasers, Foreign Power & Standard Cabs Galore!
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CSX River Line 06/14/2015 - Leasers, Foreign Power & Standard Cabs Galore!
NS Pittburgh Line Afternoon Action 04/02/2021
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NS Pittburgh Line Afternoon Action 04/02/2021

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @gtavstepfordcounty1733
    @gtavstepfordcounty1733 Місяць тому

    Cost is $4 .25 now at the time this comment was made due to Governor slashing the price

    • @RailfanJourneys
      @RailfanJourneys 27 днів тому

      Wonderful news! Any savings is appreciated!

  • @larryblair3473
    @larryblair3473 Місяць тому

    we could have saved ourselves some grief had we known that they are two separate buildings. this wasnt clear to us on our recent visit. when taking the Amtrax trains go directly to the Monahan train station. Penn station will get you there but it can be a long confusing walk with luggage have the taxis drop you off at the train hall which is the building on the other side of Madison Square Garden and across the street - lesson learned!

  • @bobbender2922
    @bobbender2922 Місяць тому

    Nicely done, no silly Horn show or Yakking.

  • @RandomRailfan828
    @RandomRailfan828 2 місяці тому

    Nice catches mate!

  • @NicolasDudic-ph4kd
    @NicolasDudic-ph4kd 2 місяці тому

    Excellente vidéo Thanks

  • @johnuhelski8613
    @johnuhelski8613 2 місяці тому

    WOW ! , GREAT , I was out there last fall and got soaked !! Very nice job !!

  • @GamingForDummies1
    @GamingForDummies1 2 місяці тому

    Great job filming!

  • @TrainTableRailroad
    @TrainTableRailroad 2 місяці тому

    Amazing video man!

  • @3985uprr
    @3985uprr 3 місяці тому

    Nice video. Mine Rd., Crossing looks like a great morning spot. I want to be there and catch all of the Washington bound VRE fleet on my trip there in a couple of weeks. Have to get up early. At Fredericksburg station I was there in November 2022 and I caught the northbound auto train past there at 3 o’clock in the afternoon.

  • @EntertainmentWorldz
    @EntertainmentWorldz 3 місяці тому

    super video sir 😍😍👌👌❤❤

    • @RailfanJourneys
      @RailfanJourneys 3 місяці тому

      Thank you! Been waiting to get one of the MN Heritage Locos...Came close to getting skunked here but it worked out!

  • @finalascent
    @finalascent 3 місяці тому

    LIRR at Grand Central is a game-changer - so nice to not have to go west to Penn to go east to Jamaica!

    • @RailfanJourneys
      @RailfanJourneys 3 місяці тому

      It is more convenient if that's the part of Manhattan that you're headed to.

  • @kevinhoward9593
    @kevinhoward9593 3 місяці тому

    train goes 3 times faster than the NY subway.

    • @RailfanJourneys
      @RailfanJourneys 3 місяці тому

      It moves pretty good...Especially above the Van Wyck!

    • @finalascent
      @finalascent 3 місяці тому

      @@RailfanJourneys My pops was in the livery business, and called it the "Van Stuck"

    • @RailfanJourneys
      @RailfanJourneys 3 місяці тому

      @@finalascent That highway is congested 24/7...and always under construction.

  • @amachlis1991
    @amachlis1991 4 місяці тому

    LIRR trains go to grand central Madison

    • @RailfanJourneys
      @RailfanJourneys 4 місяці тому

      LIRR trains go to both.

    • @amachlis1991
      @amachlis1991 4 місяці тому

      @@RailfanJourneys as of now LIRR trains go to grand central Madison

    • @armorpro573
      @armorpro573 3 місяці тому

      @@amachlis1991 Not all. 60% of riders still use Penn Station

    • @amachlis1991
      @amachlis1991 3 місяці тому

      @@armorpro573 more people use grand central Madison

  • @vanessawyndham8791
    @vanessawyndham8791 4 місяці тому

    Can't imagine being a new arrival to NYC via the train. What a jumbled mess the station has become and I'm a native of New York City who's used this facility for years.

    • @RailfanJourneys
      @RailfanJourneys 4 місяці тому

      It's not too bad once you get used to it. What many do not realize is the station area (platforms) are still the same, just the headhouse was moved across the street. It's better than it was, but nothing like the original.

    • @amachlis1991
      @amachlis1991 4 місяці тому

      I took the train into grand central and it was just fine

    • @armorpro573
      @armorpro573 3 місяці тому

      Eh it's shabby, not gonna lie. But it has seen some improvements.

  • @ilttpvvm
    @ilttpvvm 5 місяців тому

    For a former railroader like me, Grand Central Terminal is home.

    • @RailfanJourneys
      @RailfanJourneys 5 місяців тому

      Grand Central has called several railroads home. I'm curious...Who did you work for if you don't mind me asking? And thanks for viewing and your comment!

    • @ilttpvvm
      @ilttpvvm 5 місяців тому

      @@RailfanJourneysI was a station agent for MTA New York City Subway.

  • @eastonpendleton-papula4426
    @eastonpendleton-papula4426 5 місяців тому

    Hey I was out this day as well got 13 trains

    • @RailfanJourneys
      @RailfanJourneys 5 місяців тому

      It was a very busy morning! Sadly the afternoons get very slow. Such is the way with the River Line...

  • @armorpro573
    @armorpro573 5 місяців тому

    Such a shame the original was demolished. If it had stayed or been mostly preserved, I would've liked traveling more. Heck, the city could've gotten extra tourist dollars

    • @RailfanJourneys
      @RailfanJourneys 5 місяців тому

      This is all before I was even thought of...but if you look at photos of Pennsylvania Station in its later years after it hadn't been taken care of as it should, I can see where some may have deemed it "an eyesore" and didn't care if it was demolished. Sadly this was the building sacrificed for the preservation movement. Thanks for your comment!

    • @armorpro573
      @armorpro573 5 місяців тому

      @@RailfanJourneys Well at least Grand Central was spared. One bird is better than none

    • @vanessawyndham8791
      @vanessawyndham8791 4 місяці тому

      ​@@RailfanJourneysThat's because the owners, citing increasing costs, allowed it to fall into disrepair.

    • @armorpro573
      @armorpro573 3 місяці тому

      @@vanessawyndham8791 And back then, people thought rail service was unprofitable due to increasing competition from other modes of transport. Boy how wrong they were

  • @TimsTrainsChaser
    @TimsTrainsChaser 5 місяців тому

    Great Film 🎥 just subscribe ya

    • @RailfanJourneys
      @RailfanJourneys 5 місяців тому

      I've done the same. Great content. Love me some railfanning in PA!

  • @user-mo9bb7gu2z
    @user-mo9bb7gu2z 7 місяців тому

    Great horn salute!

  • @user-mo9bb7gu2z
    @user-mo9bb7gu2z 7 місяців тому

    With everyone walking around in their pajamas, it almost looks like a Polar Express event.

  • @LisbonRailProductionsandF1
    @LisbonRailProductionsandF1 7 місяців тому

    Magnificent catches of the trains coming by and pass. I liked it 5 stars. Thumbs up. Keep up the great work. You earned a new subscriber. Greetings from Portugal to the USA.

    • @RailfanJourneys
      @RailfanJourneys 7 місяців тому

      Thank you for your comments! Lots more to come and thank you for your support!

    • @LisbonRailProductionsandF1
      @LisbonRailProductionsandF1 7 місяців тому

      @@RailfanJourneys my pleasure, mate

    • @LisbonRailProductionsandF1
      @LisbonRailProductionsandF1 7 місяців тому

      @@RailfanJourneys i have some cool videos of the Portuguese trains that you will enjoy a lot.

  • @Bowfinger10
    @Bowfinger10 8 місяців тому

    Excellent video! I have two questions about this line...since I was on it just a few days ago for the first time and noticed some things: 1. Why do some Keystones have double ended AEM-7s? 2. Do any trains use the center tracks nowadays? The line was built with incredible capacity (for the overwhelming amount of PRR traffic)...why do so few if any trains use the center tracks?

    • @RailfanJourneys
      @RailfanJourneys 8 місяців тому

      Glad you enjoyed! As I mentioned in the comments, I've always tended to railfan this line west of SEPTA service, so this was a first for me. When you see the double-ended Amtrak trains, it usually means there was some type of problem with the cab car. Other than that, it's still a passenger coach so it is usually easier to "bury" it until it can be repaired. As with many multiple track lines, the outside tracks will get more usage as most of the stations can be accessed. Only a few have island-style platforms.

  • @fernandor4040
    @fernandor4040 9 місяців тому

    Promo sm

  • @csx8851
    @csx8851 9 місяців тому

    Nice river shots there Journey! 👊🏼😎🫵🏼💯🚂📸 Yeah I’ve been meaning to get on the other side for the passenger service

    • @RailfanJourneys
      @RailfanJourneys 9 місяців тому

      Thanks. I was hoping I'd score one of the heritage locomotives, but they've been elusive to me so far!

  • @csx8851
    @csx8851 10 місяців тому

    Cool shots in this video Journey! Yeah back in the days when railfanning had lots of variety 👊🏼😎🚂💯

    • @RailfanJourneys
      @RailfanJourneys 10 місяців тому

      It was a lot different before PSR, that's for sure.

  • @csx8851
    @csx8851 11 місяців тому

    Nice catches at Iona Journey! 🫵🏼😎👊🏼💯🚂📸

    • @RailfanJourneys
      @RailfanJourneys 11 місяців тому

      Thanks so much. It's always a fun day away and the weather was spectacular. Looking forward to the fall colors appearing on the trees soon.

  • @csx8851
    @csx8851 11 місяців тому

    These are some awesome views at Iona dude! 👊🏼😎🚂💯Is it easy to get to those spots or lots of climbing the rocks is involved?

    • @RailfanJourneys
      @RailfanJourneys 11 місяців тому

      Thanks. The views at Snake Hole Creek are best in the morning and just involve mostly hiking in. The rock cuts at the north end of the island involve hiking in and just walking up the rock cuts. Nothing too bad actually. There is actually a flat concrete surface where I set the tripod up on the one side. Don't know what was originally there, I've always wondered what it was.

  • @bobbybigboyyes
    @bobbybigboyyes Рік тому

    @ 1:49 to 2:12. What a beautiful sound! ❤ She wails like a woman during her menopause! 😱🤪😁❤

    • @RailfanJourneys
      @RailfanJourneys Рік тому

      I guess that's one way of looking at it. 😄

    • @bobbybigboyyes
      @bobbybigboyyes Рік тому

      @@RailfanJourneys We love our humour over here at Stonehenge in England! To be fair even though we invented the steam loco yours are bigger and make a much better sound! They send shivers down my spine! ✨🎇😄❤

    • @RailfanJourneys
      @RailfanJourneys Рік тому

      @@bobbybigboyyes You are correct there. Unfortunately I'm going to have to miss 2102's run this coming Saturday on 8/12, but plan to cover it in three weeks on 9/2.

    • @bobbybigboyyes
      @bobbybigboyyes Рік тому

      @@RailfanJourneys That's a shame so I will look forward to it in 3 weeks!

  • @csx8851
    @csx8851 Рік тому

    These were the good ole days! How I wish I can go back in time to see these trains! 👊🏼😎🚂🚂💯📸

    • @RailfanJourneys
      @RailfanJourneys Рік тому

      Oh yeah...and the old Pennsy signal bridges. The one here in Summerhill was unique with the high signal masts.

  • @csx8851
    @csx8851 Рік тому

    Wow you got tons of new subscribers! Well done my friend love the videos! 👊🏼😎💯🚂

    • @RailfanJourneys
      @RailfanJourneys Рік тому

      Thank you! Have lots of more "footage" I have to go through...and more new stuff. Glad you like this one since the River Line is your thing. I'll have plenty more and want to check out more of your stuff as well! (It's been crazy here...) Thanks so much!

  • @gurmeetkour8700
    @gurmeetkour8700 Рік тому

    Lpppppppp

  • @lashendawest7509
    @lashendawest7509 Рік тому

    Great catches and chase and cool video

  • @user-jk4mp5xj5x
    @user-jk4mp5xj5x Рік тому

    5ri

  • @lashendawest7509
    @lashendawest7509 Рік тому

    AWESOME CATCHES AND GREAT VIDEO

    • @RailfanJourneys
      @RailfanJourneys Рік тому

      I'm glad you enjoyed it! If you liked the steam shots I'll be uploading a chase video from this past weekend's Reading Ramble shortly.

    • @ritesh764
      @ritesh764 Рік тому

      ​@@RailfanJourneysll😊

  • @csx8851
    @csx8851 Рік тому

    Nice video! Just subscribed

    • @RailfanJourneys
      @RailfanJourneys Рік тому

      Thank you! I hope to be adding a lot more videos as soon as they are edited from the archives and newer stuff as well. Thanks for subscribing!

    • @csx8851
      @csx8851 Рік тому

      @@RailfanJourneys Sounds awesome man can’t wait! Would you by chance be interested in subscribing also

    • @RailfanJourneys
      @RailfanJourneys Рік тому

      @@csx8851 I just did.

    • @csx8851
      @csx8851 Рік тому

      @@RailfanJourneys Thanks man you rock! 👊🏼😎