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Blake the Train Man
United States
Приєднався 12 сер 2011
Hi, my name is Blake and I love trains! But not just trains, I also love to cook, try new food, and have fun doing adventures with my family and friends. I hope you like my channel, and if you do, make sure you like and subscribe!
1 Metra and 2 Amtrak Trains at Lake Cook Road
I stopped by Lake Cook Road Metra station to get Amtrak Hiawatha 341 with Superliners and an ALC-42. I got that, a Metra that popped up right as I got to the station, and another fast Amtrak Hiawatha! Enjoy this short video.
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Відео
The Best Catches of January 2025
Переглядів 29116 годин тому
With 2 C&NW painted locomotives, my first Wisconsin & Southern train in almost two and a half years, a lot of special interest units, a BNSF H2 on an Amtrak train, here are the best catches of January 2025!
Epic Day of Railfanning at Northbrook ft. CSX 3194
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In this video, I went back to Northbrook to go see CSX 3194 (Spirit of Our Law Enforcement) as a Mid DPU on CPKC 640. I got to see that and a lot of other great trains like a 19 hour late Amtrak, epic hornshows, NS on CPKC 247, a lot of EMD's, and more! Enjoy the video! Other Railfans: @CJsTrains711 @RailfannerAviation
The Full Metra Evening Rush Hour at Western Ave.
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I went back to Western Avenue Train yard to do the evening rush hour! I was there for 3 hours and I ended up getting a lot of great trains! The trains in this video are a newly painted METX engine, doubleheaders, a lot of meets, a few Amtrak trains, and a lot of Metra trains! Enjoy the video! Other Railfans: @Niko217Studios @LakeMichiganRailfan
Lots of Trains on the BNSF Racetrack at LaGrange, IL
Переглядів 24621 день тому
I went back to the BNSF Racetrack on a busy Saturday to get some BNSF, Metra, and Amtrak action. I managed to get a Ferromex GEVO on a Manifest, a Thundercab SD70ACe, Amtrak Phase IV Heritage and Phase VII P42s, METX 211, a few meet ups, and much more! Enjoy the video! Other Railfans: @Niko217Studios @PetersTrains @KendrickRailfanning @metra8473productions
Metra Trains in Evanston Compilation: Season 2 Finale
Переглядів 215Місяць тому
In the months of November and December of 2024, I was able to get a lot of Metra commuter trains in Evanston, IL! I got great trains like Metra's UP lines Holiday train, 2 F59PHI's (76 and 79), a few fast express trains, and a lot of F40PH's! Enjoy the final episode of Season 2!
The Top 10 Best Catches of 2024!
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2024 has been an amazing year. To celebrate the end, I decided to choose my top 10 favorites from this year! Happy new year! Enjoy the video!
CPKC PAINTED GP38-2!!! EMDs, and More at Northbrook!
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I went to Northbrook over Thanksgiving break to get some trains during that day, I got a lot of good trains like the first CPKC Painted GP38-2, an NS SD70ACC leader, a Metra doubleheader, a BNSF SD70ACe leader, an Amtrak Phase Vll, and more! Enjoy the video! Other Railfans: @Heritage_railfan @theupperillinoisrailfan
Holiday Trains and Even More Trains all over Chicagoland! (1,000 Sub Christmas Special)
Переглядів 295Місяць тому
I did 11 days of railfanning trying to get a lot of Holiday trains for 2024. I went all over Chicagoland to get these trains. The places are Ravenswood, Evanston, Wilmette, Northbrook, Chicago Union Station, Ogilvie Transportation Center, Western Avenue, the Illinois Railway Museum, Glenview, Lake Forest, and Skokie. I got 9 holiday trains (Metra, CTA, CPKC, & IRM), a few Heritage/Special Inter...
The first Metra doubleheader on the UPN in 14 months departs Ravenswood
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This whole thing started when METX 104 (City of Chicago) and its holiday train set were on the UPNW for rush hour December 20th, 2024. 104 apparently had issues which meant an F40PH-2 had to get in front of it. The UPN holiday train ride was the next day and the duo ran on the North line. So enjoy this video of METX 157 & 104 on the UPN holiday train being the first doubleheader on this line in...
HUGE Norfolk Southern Chicago Line Action in Chesterton, IN
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I spent about 22 1/2 hours in Chesterton, IN on Norfolk Southern's Chicago line and I ended up getting a lot of amazing trains like a Dash 9 duo, an MRL SD70ACe, a rare flagless UP SD70ACe leader, NS 8102 (Pennsylvania Heritage Unit), Amtrak's Floridian, and more! Enjoy the video!
Milwaukee Trainfest 2024 + Bonus Trains in Milwaukee & Glenview
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I went to Milwaukee Trainfest for the first time and also got trains on the up to Milwaukee and back! Most of the video includes model trains, merch, pins, and more from Trainfest! Enjoy the video! Other Railfans: @CJsTrains711 @hiawathafilms @VirtualRailfan
RARE TRAINS IN THE DARK!!! Glenview & Northbrook Railfanning ft. BNSF towing an Amtrak, and NS 8103!
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1 night, 2 locations, and unusual trains! I went to Glenview to get a BNSF engine towing Amtrak 8 back to Chicago, and then later that same evening, I went to Northbrook to get CPKC 641 with NS 8103 (N&W Heritage) leading! I got both of those plus a rare Metra Deadhead at Glenview during rush hour, a few Metra SD70MACH's, and more! By the way, this new Christmas intro will stay until 2025! Enjo...
UP, CN, and Metra Trains at West Chicago, IL (JB Tower)
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UP, CN, and Metra Trains at West Chicago, IL (JB Tower)
Metra Trains in Evanston Compilation: Season 2, Episode 9
Переглядів 2022 місяці тому
Metra Trains in Evanston Compilation: Season 2, Episode 9
Major Train Action at Pine Junction ft. CSX, CN, NS, and more!
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Major Train Action at Pine Junction ft. CSX, CN, NS, and more!
Railfanning 5 locations in Northeastern suburbs of Illinois
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Railfanning 5 locations in Northeastern suburbs of Illinois
Metra Trains in Evanston Compilation: Season 2, Episode 8
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Metra Trains in Evanston Compilation: Season 2, Episode 8
Afternoon Railfanning at Lake Cook Road
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Afternoon Railfanning at Lake Cook Road
2 Days of Railfanning on the CPKC C&M Subdivision
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2 Days of Railfanning on the CPKC C&M Subdivision
Trains at Lombard and the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago
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Trains at Lombard and the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago
The Chicago and Detroit Amtrak Train Trip
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The Chicago and Detroit Amtrak Train Trip
Union Pacific Big Boy 4014, and More Special Trains in Rochelle and the Chicago area!
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Union Pacific Big Boy 4014, and More Special Trains in Rochelle and the Chicago area!
Late Summer Trains at the Illinois Railway Museum
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Late Summer Trains at the Illinois Railway Museum
Metra Trains in Evanston Compilation: Season 2, Episode 7
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Metra Trains in Evanston Compilation: Season 2, Episode 7
Metra and Amtrak Trains all over Chicago! 3 days of Railfanning!
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Metra and Amtrak Trains all over Chicago! 3 days of Railfanning!
Glenview and Northbrook Railfanning
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Glenview and Northbrook Railfanning
Northbrook and Hawthorne Woods Railfanning
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Northbrook and Hawthorne Woods Railfanning
Great vid Blake
@@lukestrainsandotherstuff Thanks Luke!
Blake! Happy Sunday from South Florida to my perfect guy!
4:26 almost jingle bells
1:32 hornshow
no way the intro has a cnw commuter TRAN!?
Nice vid
Blake! Happy Monday to my perfect guy!
😱
Great video!
@@lukestrainsandotherstuff Thanks!
Nice video
@@Railfan1307 Thank you!
@blakethetrainman Your welcome
Good video
Nice
Awesome video Blake
Happy Friday night from South Florida to my perfect guy
𝙸 𝚌𝚊𝚗 𝚝𝚎𝚕𝚕 𝚞 𝚕𝚒𝚔𝚎 𝚝𝚛𝚊𝚒𝚗𝚜 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝙸 𝚕𝚘𝚟𝚎 𝚠𝚎 𝚂𝚑𝚎𝚎𝚛𝚊𝚗 𝙸 𝚜𝚞𝚋𝚋𝚎𝚍 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚐𝚘𝚒𝚐𝚗𝚟𝚝𝚘𝚋𝚕𝚒𝚔𝚎 𝚊𝚕𝚕 𝚘𝚏 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚟𝚒𝚍𝚜 𝚞𝚙𝚙𝚊 𝚝𝚘𝚠𝚗
Great video Blake!
@@lukestrainsandotherstuff Thanks!
Blake! Happy Friday from South Florida to my awesome guy!
Hi it was nice to meet you at Glenview a couple months ago now I have a Chanel called Ryan railfaning2011
@@Ryanrailfanning2011 It was awesome to meet you too! I’m subbed to your channel!
Thanks for being my 2nd subscriber!
@ You’re welcome!
I've seen no freight trains in this area. I guess they're North of Lake Bluff.
Metx 157 & 104
@Nvideofilms Yep!
Happy Friday night from South Florida to my #1 guy!
The acceleration sound is beautiful
I SAW THAT AT CLINTON ST
What station is that
@@mattburke7151 Golf, IL
For an SD70MAC, 507 has a K5LLA. I wonder why Metra uses K5LLAs on their SD70MACs.
Great video! Also, I was there for SO many of the top 10….
Blake!! Happy New Year from South Florida to my perfect guy!
@@paulmoreno6279 Happy New Year to you too!
My #1 guy!! ♥
Happy Monday from Palm Beach Florida to my awesome and amazing guy!
@@paulmoreno6279 Happy Monday to you too!
Blake!! My #1 guy! ♥
Nice catches!
@@LakeCountyRails2022 Thanks!
@@blakethetrainman Yw! :)
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I saw that train at roudout I think
Hello Blake! Can we collab because I never collated with anyone before and I think your content is amazing!
I really like the video of the inside of the cars on 500. Sooo colorful !
Probably Maintenance of Way
Great gets!
YO BLAKE I HIT 1,000 SUBSCRIBERS!!!! Imma try to pass you 👀
@@Puppydoodles1234 You definitely will! What a Christmas miracle! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Pat!
@ Thanks Blake.
I seen the Metra holiday train Milwaukee North on the 14th of Saturday heading outbound
Blake!! Merry Christmas from Palm Beach Florida to my totally awesome guy!
@@paulmoreno6279 Merry Christmas to you too!
My #1 guy! ♥
They need get add 7 more of former CNW bi level commuter cars for IRM to add their christmas light train fleet 2 from lake superior railroad museum from 2 heart of dixie railroad museum and 4 from gold coast railroad museum
I'd kill to be able to jump on and go for ride....look at the place, platforms, structures, trains all that stuff...laid out and so established...what a presence! Just startling BEEF...absolutely stunning!
thank you for providing train numbers. ive been trying to find out if my trains pass here too lol
The 3rd locomotive is a h1