Strasburg Rail Road: Steam on the Road to Paradise

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  • Опубліковано 12 сер 2016
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    For our final video of the summer, we chose to highlight one of our favorite railfan destinations: The Strasburg Rail Road. A four and a half mile long short line that runs through the farmlands of Lancaster County, one of Pennsylvania's most scenic areas. Strasburg is famous for it's tourist excursion trains pulled by their turn of the century steam locomotives, which carry hundreds of thousands of people a year on a journey back in time. Please enjoy our video of this popular Pennsylvania attraction, and check out the railroad itself by following the link below! Enjoy!
    www.strasburgrailroad.com

КОМЕНТАРІ • 91

  • @davidmarconett3820
    @davidmarconett3820 2 роки тому +6

    Number 90 is a beast! My favorite steam locomotive in the Strasburg Railroad locomotive list! Clean and majestic sounding bell, and a powerful whistle!

  • @greghvazda7048
    @greghvazda7048 5 років тому +24

    I'm a railfan (specificall a PRR fan), and I live in Lancaster. I go to the Strasburg RR whenever I can. I didn't grow up here, but I remember family trips when I was young, and I was hooked. Whenever I get depressed, I go to strasburg, and it cheers me right up. Unfornaturnately My only child (my daughter) doesn't share my love of steam power (hell, she's not a railfan by any stretch of the imagination). One of the locomotives scared the hell out of her when she was about 3 - a pop-valve blew and the noise scared her. There's a similar story about about me that pertains to a Blue Angels show back in the late 60's, so I became an aviation fan as well as a rail fan - go figure!

    • @malikmark8768
      @malikmark8768 2 роки тому

      instaBlaster...

    • @firelynx1108
      @firelynx1108 2 роки тому

      I love steam engines, but I wouldn't go near them from the ages of about 8-13 because I got jumpscared by the whistle on 765 when it was in Scranton

  • @queenexistence5735
    @queenexistence5735 6 років тому +12

    LOVE THIS PLACE!

  • @masterskrain
    @masterskrain 7 років тому +37

    I've ridden the Strasburg several times, and ALWAYS enjoy it!

    • @jam22401ify
      @jam22401ify 4 роки тому +2

      I used to ride 475 and 90 and many different trains at the Strasburg railroad

    • @bishopfamily2598
      @bishopfamily2598 2 роки тому

      What the best car?

    • @cmpunkcewroblox
      @cmpunkcewroblox 2 роки тому

      @@bishopfamily2598 Open Air Coach

  • @Stussmeister
    @Stussmeister 4 роки тому +3

    My maternal grandmother lived out in Lancaster County while I was growing up, and every now and then, she (or my parents) would take me for a ride on the Strasburg Railroad. I credit this short line (and a certain blue tank engine) with engendering a deep passion for trains and railroads within me.

  • @slipperylaw4329
    @slipperylaw4329 4 роки тому +3

    Aw, I love this place every time I see the red caboose hotel and the sbrr man I love it. I get that feeling that I’m little again and I’m about to go on a train. Man I love that please. And remember kids STOP LOOK AND LISTEN

  • @heatherallan2695
    @heatherallan2695 5 років тому +15

    if u go to pa go to all train places u can lcate the best locations hotels near rail lines etc

  • @jakebello7988
    @jakebello7988 3 роки тому +1

    This place will always make me smile...

  • @jschruefer5668
    @jschruefer5668 2 роки тому +1

    My happy place...

  • @toplaycool21
    @toplaycool21 Рік тому

    I grew up in Lancaster county and it is one of my favorite destinations in Pennsylvania. South central PA has the best stuff to see (I. E. Hershey, Harrisburg, & Gettysburg). Everytime I go to this region, it feels like coming home. The farmland, food, historic attractions etc. If you can't afford Disney or Hawaii, go do a 2 week vacation here. You'll have plenty to do, trust me. Strasburg Railroad, Hersheypark, Sight and Sound, Gettysburg National Park, the State Capitol building, Dutch Wonderland, Amish Farms etc.

  • @johnthomsen8802
    @johnthomsen8802 2 роки тому

    brings back memories

  • @royggray
    @royggray 2 роки тому +1

    I remember back in the early 50's my father was an engineer on a Locomotive for the Union Railroad in Clairton, Pa. Hauling in and out of the steel mills. He took me too work several times and let me drive the train. Those were the good old days! the

  • @presidentktngroup
    @presidentktngroup 2 роки тому

    Wow, you know how to keep your audience interested. Enjoyed it to the end, yes, you got me.

  • @willberestartingthischanne9984
    @willberestartingthischanne9984 2 роки тому

    Awesome Video

  • @Thomas__Blue
    @Thomas__Blue 4 роки тому +4

    This is definitely my favorite place in America, you definitely got a lot of beautiful shots! I’m surprised the farmers don’t mind the rail fans taking videos like this haha. Great video!

    • @indie1361
      @indie1361  3 роки тому +2

      As long as folk are respectful and don't do any damage the farmers do not mind!

  • @josephriddick2951
    @josephriddick2951 7 років тому +5

    Just got back from my ride on this train. I took the 7:00 pm sunset ride. Beautiful. The train museum is also well worth the visit. Where else can you actually climb on board some of the engines and cars to see what is is like to at the controls of these large locomotives.

  • @JTC2227
    @JTC2227 2 роки тому

    I Love Strasburg Railroad ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @paraspinogaming369
    @paraspinogaming369 4 роки тому +3

    Tender engine pulls train tender first
    Turntables:aM I A jOkE tO yOu
    In all seriousness this is a good video

  • @anthonypisciotta2464
    @anthonypisciotta2464 5 років тому +6

    When I visited last September, I noticed a few old steam locomotives that were stripped. Does anyone know anything about them?

  • @bplmedia
    @bplmedia 7 років тому +13

    Very nice video, enjoyed it a lot! I also love how the crossings and train ride is in order too!

  • @timthetrainguy
    @timthetrainguy 4 роки тому +2

    One time I toured the repair shop and they had the wheels of the Union Pacific big boy

  • @JohnGrazier
    @JohnGrazier 2 роки тому

    I loved your presentation and filming on this video.

  • @jordynwilliams1931
    @jordynwilliams1931 Рік тому

    Nice

  • @CrossOfBayonne
    @CrossOfBayonne 2 роки тому

    I went here back in 2009, Being in the middle of Amish country it's mostly desolate except for the railroad station and museum next doors but however it's a stones throw from Philadelphia which makes traveling there easy.

  • @happycamper2976
    @happycamper2976 2 роки тому

    i like old lomotives

  • @mrhatty0514
    @mrhatty0514 Рік тому

    Feels strange watching the turnaround sequence knowing 475 had her accident there just a couple days ago.

  • @southernrailwayfan1338
    @southernrailwayfan1338 3 роки тому +3

    Durango and silverton has more coaches so dose the gmsr

  • @northernohiorailfanningpro8899
    @northernohiorailfanningpro8899 3 роки тому +1

    How do you get to that picnic area in Leman Place?

  • @kimcircagirl474
    @kimcircagirl474 3 роки тому

    Goin for first time ever ride the rails Hubby and me in May, Yay

  • @kobyschechter8163
    @kobyschechter8163 5 років тому +9

    13:00 listen to that beat and clickity clack. Is that music or is that music?

  • @saragcolon9591
    @saragcolon9591 3 роки тому +1

    Shining Time Station
    At Pennsylvania

  • @AustinsAmericanFlyertrains
    @AustinsAmericanFlyertrains 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the very well done video. One question I have is about freight. When freight is hauled does it go beyond the line? Seems I remember a rail connection beyond the station.

    • @indie1361
      @indie1361  3 роки тому

      Freight is hauled on an as-needed basis. As I understand it, the tracks west of the station are used for storage

  • @MasterofLuck234
    @MasterofLuck234 7 років тому +5

    They actually do have a turntable there. It's somewhere behind the train museum I think.

  • @GreenbeanProductions
    @GreenbeanProductions 4 роки тому +3

    Actually it’s 9 and a half miles

  • @christianc836
    @christianc836 4 роки тому +1

    Going there in a couple days

  • @fermincuervo8613
    @fermincuervo8613 3 роки тому

    GREAT.....

  • @1chuck96
    @1chuck96 Рік тому

    As I understand it, Strasburg is a "Mecca" for current main, (and off main) live Steam locomotive parts and services here in the U.S., (and possibly overseas as well). I DO understand that ya'll have a wheel lathe, (as was used on ex-GTW 6325), but what else do you offer? Point being, how cool would it be to do a video on your back-shop(s)? Personally, I think it would hold a LOT more interest than watching your Decapod "choo-choo" and N&W 611, (there's only some much you can do with that right?) I'm not trying to insult you here as you have a nice operation and wish you much prosperity, but us "blood and guts" Steam guys would love to see more of how you and the "former Giants of the Mainline" utilize your operation. 'Just a thought.

  • @TimWhiteRailProductions
    @TimWhiteRailProductions 8 років тому +2

    Nice job i will be there Monday

  • @aviationandsimulationbyber9244
    @aviationandsimulationbyber9244 7 років тому +1

    Magnificent footage!

  • @cieprichard7
    @cieprichard7 4 роки тому +1

    Had mom on that about 6yrs ago

  • @richardsmail8727
    @richardsmail8727 2 роки тому

    Looking forward to my visit to this historic Railroad. I believe steam is the past and future. Maybe not coal fired though!

  • @jam22401ify
    @jam22401ify 4 роки тому +1

    I always told my parents if we can ride Canadian national 89 and some times one time went on 475 the first time a I went there I ride 2100 number 90

  • @jessicataylor3309
    @jessicataylor3309 2 роки тому

    Hey I'm going to off Donna
    Phone before we wake up in the morning at 8:00

  • @transportationproductions1794
    @transportationproductions1794 2 роки тому

    These outside steam locomotives need restoration.

  • @dirtcop11
    @dirtcop11 4 роки тому

    The Strasburg in Europe is in France. I would love to ride that train.

  • @otakurailfan
    @otakurailfan 7 років тому

    wow well done on this video, loved the added narration!

  • @rogerlollar4325
    @rogerlollar4325 2 роки тому

    Ah look the steam engine has a :-)

  • @aiforus
    @aiforus 7 років тому

    Nice video! Composed really well, keeps interest!

  • @bishopfamily2598
    @bishopfamily2598 2 роки тому

    What’s the nicest car?

  • @JLMiller6547
    @JLMiller6547 6 років тому

    What camera was use to take the videos?

    • @indie1361
      @indie1361  6 років тому

      Jerry Miller I use a Sony CX430V

  • @garrett_1948
    @garrett_1948 4 роки тому

    I'm not quite sure about it being the oldest continually operating shoreline railroad in North America. I think many people get confused with specific statements like these. Now it is the oldest name that is still used for a rail operation in North America however not the oldest continually operating. I belevie that the Sierra Railway / Sierra Railroad is the oldest CONTINUALLY operating railroad in at least the U.S. A train has operated on the original right of way every single year since 1897. Anybody feel free to correct me if I am wrong.

  • @wd2417
    @wd2417 2 роки тому

    Why are they running the locomotive in reverse?

    • @ericemmons3040
      @ericemmons3040 Рік тому

      The Strasburg Rail Road doesn't have a turntable, so the locomotives cannot be made to face in the opposite direction.

  • @marylandrailfanproductions4491
    @marylandrailfanproductions4491 6 років тому +4

    I was at Red Caboose Motel

  • @brianfalzon6739
    @brianfalzon6739 8 років тому

    Well done

  • @bennettfleegal371
    @bennettfleegal371 6 років тому +2

    I think 475 is more powerful

  • @CarterUP1998
    @CarterUP1998 7 років тому

    Great video, I guess the old Raco crossing system got replaced at paradise Ln.

  • @stevenlarabee3439
    @stevenlarabee3439 5 років тому +1

    Can anyone volunteer at the railroad

    • @indie1361
      @indie1361  5 років тому

      Steven's vlogs all the folks you see around the SRC are paid employees. No volunteers. So I’d fill out an application if you’re interested in working there!

    • @TheBestTrainsAreReal
      @TheBestTrainsAreReal 5 років тому

      You can work there, or volunteer

  • @Chase_TRAINZ
    @Chase_TRAINZ 5 років тому +1

    I have road the train saints I was 1 I wood do Andy thing to ride it ain’t in the sunny and I am 9

  • @mrshea924
    @mrshea924 7 років тому +1

    9:48-10:07 Earl's ghost whistle!

  • @jakemiketta3868
    @jakemiketta3868 3 роки тому +1

    13:57. The train 🚂 ride is boring and lame 😒. It always stops at the same old station 🚉 every year nonstop. Then it goes to the bridge 🌉 like that, uncouples itself and goes to the front of the coaches and then goes the same station 🚉. It need to go to other places around the world 🗺

    • @rem-so1ly
      @rem-so1ly Рік тому +1

      How old are you?

    • @jakemiketta3868
      @jakemiketta3868 Рік тому +1

      @@rem-so1ly. 24 why?

    • @rem-so1ly
      @rem-so1ly Рік тому

      @@jakemiketta3868 Because that was an extremely immature comment. Do you realize the railroad is only about 4 miles long? Where else could they go?

    • @jakemiketta3868
      @jakemiketta3868 Рік тому +1

      @@rem-so1ly. Anywhere around the world 🗺