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Plateau Rail Videos
United States
Приєднався 20 жов 2012
From the Heart of the Edwards Plateau I welcome you to my channel. It is 72 miles from where I live and work to the nearest rail line. The Union Pacific Southern Mainline in Uvalde, Tx. I have had a long interest in trains and railroading and finally decided to share some of my videos with others. I hope that you will find them enjoyable.
The Edwards Plateau is a geographic region at the crossroads of Central, South, and West Texas. It is bounded by the Balcones Fault to the south and east, the Llano Uplift and the Llano Estacado to the north, and the Pecos River and Chihuahuan Desert to the west. San Angelo, Austin, San Antonio, and Del Rio roughly outline the area. The southeast portion of the plateau is known as the Texas Hill Country.
I have learned three thing from making these videos:
1. My allergies are worse than I realized
2. I'm a very noisy breather
3. My truck likes to make frequent guest appearances
The Edwards Plateau is a geographic region at the crossroads of Central, South, and West Texas. It is bounded by the Balcones Fault to the south and east, the Llano Uplift and the Llano Estacado to the north, and the Pecos River and Chihuahuan Desert to the west. San Angelo, Austin, San Antonio, and Del Rio roughly outline the area. The southeast portion of the plateau is known as the Texas Hill Country.
I have learned three thing from making these videos:
1. My allergies are worse than I realized
2. I'm a very noisy breather
3. My truck likes to make frequent guest appearances
Empty Aggregate Train
Empty UP train just south of Northrup on the Giddings Sub. All of these cars had a yellow dot on them but one. If you know what that dot means please let me know in the comments.
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Same Train Two Locations
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This Union Pacific manifest came rumbling into Hearne southbound off of the Ennis Sub. Then is was headed pass the south end of the Brazos Yard at Mumford on the Navasota Sub. A distance of about 12 miles , more or less. I'm not sure where or why it stopped but I had time to stop for a burger, and eat it there, in Hearne and still get to Mumford in time to wait on it. Ennis Sub to Hearne, Giddi...
Beginning To Pass By The Brazos Yard
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Southbound UP intermodal on the Giddings Sub starting to pass by along the east side of the Brazos Yard.
LaCoste & Sabinal Manifest
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Caught the first train between LaCoste and Dunlay headed east on the Del Rio Sub. The second in Sabinal was also eastbound on the Del Rio Sub. BNSF has trackage rights on UP from Spofford (south of Brackettville), where their line out of Eagle Pass joins the UP, to Caldwell (near Bryan).
Back To Back & Close Together!
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These two west bound trains on the UP Glidden Sub were only a few minutes apart. I would estimate around 5 or 6 minutes. I was under the impression that more space was needed. If you know the rule on this please let me know in the comments. One was closer to Kingsbury and one closer to Luling but basically almost half way to both. Trying something new with audio commentary but working out the b...
New! With Audio Comments!
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Trying something new. Suggested that I add audio comments to my videos so I'm going to try it out and see if you like it. Please let me know in the comments. The audio is not great in places where the train was passing but I am working to improve the audio quality. Please be patient while I work out all the bugs. I labeled this video as being filmed on January 11th but in fact it was the 12th a...
Westbound Manifest Gaining Speed Leaving The Kingsbury Siding!
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This Union Pacific manifest left the siding in Kingsbury, headed west, gaining speed as it went!
A Local & A Manifest
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The local out of Flatonia entered the siding just north of this location and then this manifest that was waiting on the main headed south.
Headed east toward LaCoste
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Just west of LaCoste this UP manifest is eastbound to Lacoste and then San Antonio.
A Few Auto Racks And Then Tanks
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Eastbound at Sabinal, on the Del Rio Sub, this manifest had a few auto racks up front followed by a string of tank cars.
Twas The Saturday Before Christmas
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A nice December day for a southbound manifest just south of West Pointon the Cuero Sub. This train will head west on the Glidden Sub toward San Antonio when it gets to Flatonia.
Tornado Watch! Brazos Yard!
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Tornado Watch, thunderstorms and rain! Tornadoes ended up happening farther east over in the Houston area, but we did have thunder and rain at the yard. Two engines back into the yard to do some switching. Crew was in the trailing unit. Came over from Hearne on the Austin Sub to Valley Junction and then down the Navasota Sub into the yard. After they came by, this manifest that was waiting afte...
Amtrak & BNSF
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Northbound Amtrak out of Taylor nearing Granger. This BNSF coal train is headed back north from the Fayette Power Project. There are coal cars from several different car owners not just the usual Fayette Power Project and Lower Colorado River Authority cars. There are even two BNSF cars.
Rock Train In Waelder!
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Union Pacific rock train, with two DPUs, passing eastbound through Waelder.
Two Mid Train DPUs!
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Nice westbound manifest in Seguin. Two mid train DPUs. Lots of tank cars and boxcars after the DPUs.
Tanks in LaCoste and Amtrak Behind Schedule
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Tanks in LaCoste and Amtrak Behind Schedule
BNSF Intermodal On UP Tracks In Cibolo
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BNSF Intermodal On UP Tracks In Cibolo
Long Westbound Manifest w/ Mid And Rear DPUs
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Long Westbound Manifest w/ Mid And Rear DPUs
Hay Bale Pumpkins And An Eastbound Manifest!
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Hay Bale Pumpkins And An Eastbound Manifest!
Eastbound Union Pacific Rock Train Slowing to Meet A Westbound At The Siding In Knippa!
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Eastbound Union Pacific Rock Train Slowing to Meet A Westbound At The Siding In Knippa!
Speedy Manifest After Border Patrol Inspection Stop
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Speedy Manifest After Border Patrol Inspection Stop
Westbound At Kingsbury With Lots Of Boxcars!
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Westbound At Kingsbury With Lots Of Boxcars!
CoC raised some really manipulative men here. Painful painful place and idk how some people can even call themselves Christians with all the public praise they do and then smear those who just want to get away from their hateful views.
Awesome CN 100 anniversary unit leader
Great catch!
Long trane 😂
My dad use to work on the old trains there in the 1980s. I remember when the zoo got them. The ones before were the original trains called o-niner and the sunshiner I believe...
Wow 😳 that poor loco pulled the empty grain all by itself, 🤯😱 105 thats amazing. More please MORE.
I was surprised it didn't have a DPU but this part of Texas is fairly flat.
Nice catch. Loooooong train, not too much graffiti 😎👍
Texas is usa
Nice catch! I've got a bit of a soft spot for the Texas Eagle, even though I've only been on it once so far. I do have another Texas Eagle trip planned for a few months from now though! I really hope one day soon we can see its consist returned to its former glory, or at least something close.
Needs an Observation Car for sure.
This train later took the Smithville Sub
A lot of the trains that come through Giddings take the Smithville Sub.
2Awesome video my friend , always enjoy your wonderful videos , thank you for sharing and thumps up , have an amazing day 👍👍🍀✨🌻🌟👌🙏👍👍🍀✨🌻🌟👌🙏 big like
Thank you! You too!
Great catch this train had equipment from 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team; 1st Armored Division from Fort Bliss, TX heading to Europe to assume the 11th Rotational Armored Brigade as part of Operation Atlantic Resolve.
I like blue box cars.
Cool video and channel just subscribed
The answer is YES! (govt response) to a double question.
Aren't those SD60 leasers ex-Soo Line?
Not Sure
I wonder if this is a San Antonio bound freight or if it goes further west
I'm not sure. Sorry I can't help. If anyone knows for sure please let us know.
Very cool, keep up the amazing work
Thanks
Is this train SB.
Yes. Turn west on the Smithville Sub at West Point. Then at Smithville onto the Lockhart Sub. Headed to San Antonio and then maybe west. Not Sure after San Antonio.
I think maybe Laredo they handle intermodal freight.
@@plateaurailvideos7158how do you get the info that tells you where the trains are headed?? Just curious and kinda wanted to know myself
@ralfrod01 in this area not many option on destinations. Once the get there then they can go other places but I don't know where. Living and working in these areas helps.
In addition to the Smithville and L9chart Subs they also go south to Flatonia on the Cuero sub the west on the Glidden Sub to San Antonio
Z train not sure where it is going.
This goes to Hearne Tx and turns towards Dallas and Ft Worth area I think and goes on to Wyoming for more coal loads.
Bom dia! Me inscrevi no Canal!! Parabéns, ótimo vídeo!! Feliz domingo e saudações do Brasil 🇧🇷 😊
I believe it will go to Eagle Pass Tx but not sure.
That's a good possibility. Don't think they have closed the border when this video was taken.
super vdo friend...excellent footages...greetings from india...have a great weekend
Many thanks
The rare P3 horn, geep leader, and the UP woodchip gondola made for quite the rare train. Great catch!
*PromoSM*
Great BBQ in Luling too👍
I love the long oil tank freight train. I have subscribed to your channel. 😄👍
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Shame this is a QZ, good speed
Glad you enjoyed it.
Do they not blow their horn here?
Not at this location.
Excelente video saludos desde Querétaro México buena velocidad 😮😮😮
Thanks!
Excelente video saludos desde Querétaro México buena velocidad 😮😮😮
Thanks!
Really like the GP-38-2 look of the locomotive. Horn could be better, as should the headlights always be on. What is really disappointing is the crossing gates. Train is half way through before they are even down, and that bell should be the standard North American bell. The zoo is missing a good opportunity to teach kids about train safety.
I think the gates use to be better but I believe the bell has always been like that.
I don’t mind the bell but the gates need to be lowered earlier
@@railsrust wow 8 mph only?
@@jayasmrmore3687 5 mph limit.
crossing sounds like a school bell
St.louis zoo trains are better by far
I've never been to the zoo in St. Louis. If I make it up that way I'll check it out.
O O !! MODERN SAFETY VIOLATIONS!!! 1: LOCO FORWARD HEADLIGHT WAS OFF BUT NOT ILLUMINATED !!!!!! 2: LOCO ALSO NEEDS ALTERNATE-FLASHING DITCH LIGHTS. 3: ROAD CROSSING GATES WERE LATE IN DESCENDING TO FULL DEPLOYED POSITION, THUS CREATING FALSE INDICATIONS FOR OTHER AUTO DRIVERS, AND PEDESTRIANS !!!!!!!! PLAY SAFE!!!!! SAFETY FIRST!!!!! REMEMBER, OPERATION LIFESAVER !!!!! OK, THANX!!!!! FRI., MARCH 10, 2023, A.D.
Nice video 😄🤗❤️
Thank you!
the crossings are terrible, lol
They do tend to be on the late side
@@plateaurailvideos7158 they have their issues, not always reliable.
cool setting! Nice catch! Nice Channel!
Thank you!
It looks like a GP38-2!
They added a Union Pacific train in July 2022 but I haven't been down to see it yet. Some kind of F or E unit looking loco.
@@plateaurailvideos7158 E units have 6 axles. F units have 4 axles.
Ham radio and railfanning, the perfect marriage of two geek hobbies. I should know, since I'm also both! Nice travel video, but i was expecting to see some of the actual activations. I'm always interested in locations, equipment, conditions, etc. Seems I always learn something new from watching other POTA activators. Check out K8MRD's UA-cam videos. Gonna check out your rail videos as well. My interests are in rails of the northeaste4n US and Canada, especially fallen flags - Western Maryland, B&O, Lehigh Valley, Delaware and Hudson as well. Also shortlines and regionals.. 73 and maybe see you on the ham bands (10 and 6 are my favoirites). What's your callsign? 73 from Mike K3CXG in Maryland.
Thanks for the comments! Sorry about no footage of the activations but I don't appear in any of my videos, at least not yet. I watch K8MRD's videos and several others. I just video trains around where I live when I'm not at work and along the drive to work and back as well as any place I happen to go. That covers several hundred miles. Hope you enjoy the train videos! Did some 10 meter POTA this weekend. 73 From Tim AG5ZU in Texas.
Just came across your channel. It honestly doesn't seem to be getting the attention it deserves. Maybe one day I will see you on the high iron as some of your videos are in my service unit.
Thank you very much! Maybe some day we will be in the same place at the same time.
Bell
Good luck with your video 👍
Good luck with your video 👍
Thank you!
About how many trains go through the Del Rio Sub?
I'm not real sure. It is part of Union Pacific's main line west. BNSF has trackage rights over to Eagle Pass and there are several aggregate companies between San Antonio and Del Rio. Amtrak Sunset Limited also. Somedays I can drive Uvalde to San Antonio and see zero and sometimes 5-6.
that a lot of BKTY boxcars
Thanks for watching. Some days it seems like it's boxcar central.
Good morning to all.
Where was this one videoed at?
Brazos Yard at Mumford Texas
I helped work on that one, and helped to paint it to
It looked good!
@@plateaurailvideos7158 thank you! It was a team effort
@@plateaurailvideos7158 we do allot of gatx stuff among others. But they're our biggest customer. Oh and we recently did a tunnel motor for them haha
Great Video!! 👌🏻thanks for sharing! 👍🏻 @Weekend Hikers
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!