Jeeps and HMMWV's are two completely different vehicles,this consist only had HMMWV's on it.And yes,the word "HMMWV" is the official name for them and the initials stand for "High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle".Fort Hood has tons of them around and the Gensets always haul them out for Union Pacific on the 60 FT cars.
I truly appreciate the kind comment, and explanation about the naming of the HMMWV vehicles. In all the years of seeing those, I had never heard that before. Thank you for the comment, and watching!
@@SD457500 No problem,thank you for recording that.It's not often that anyone sees a military train,all that armory and heavy metal is just another minor workout for a locomotive.
Glad you enjoyed it! The solo Dash 9 was even better since it has the Santa Fe colors, and really stood out against the train. Thanks for the comment, and watching!
Military equipment movement happens all the time. It's difficult to tell what is abnormal, just because stuff is always being moved from base to base. Lived off Fort Hood, and used to see convoys, and trains all the time. People would get all excited, that didn't live there, and it was like, 'nope, it's just another day near Fort Hood.'
@@SD457500 Fun to watch, all the same. lol We used to go hang out in the backwoods outside Fort Hood. You could literally watch them doing night drop exercises/training. Nothing like making out with a woman in your truck in the sticks, and suddenly a few choppers fly past. lol
Camp Ripley (near Little Falls) does a lot of armor and cold weather training so this movement with tanks and APCs happens a fair amount. Fort McCoy (Tomah WI) also does a lot of training. Like the shot at the wye near the 261.
You would be correct; these are part of a move going to California and started in Camp Ripley. They happen every few months, but seem to run at night. Thanks for the comment, and watching!
Very interesting! I wish you had stayed with one shot for a little longer, maybe let us see what the entire train looked like. Or would that have gotten you in trouble with the military?
Thanks for watching, and the comment! I wanted to chase the second train farther, but I had things to do back at home. I did film both trains in their entirety, I just edited it a little bit so it was easier on the eyes.
I agree, and war never changes... I do find the equipment and mechanization behind it fascinating. I know that they load and unload these trains FAST. Thank you watching!
Jeeps and HMMWV's are two completely different vehicles,this consist only had HMMWV's on it.And yes,the word "HMMWV" is the official name for them and the initials stand for "High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle".Fort Hood has tons of them around and the Gensets always haul them out for Union Pacific on the 60 FT cars.
I truly appreciate the kind comment, and explanation about the naming of the HMMWV vehicles. In all the years of seeing those, I had never heard that before. Thank you for the comment, and watching!
@@SD457500 No problem,thank you for recording that.It's not often that anyone sees a military train,all that armory and heavy metal is just another minor workout for a locomotive.
Love the solo Dash 9 leader. Lots of variety as well!
Glad you enjoyed it! The solo Dash 9 was even better since it has the Santa Fe colors, and really stood out against the train. Thanks for the comment, and watching!
Military equipment movement happens all the time. It's difficult to tell what is abnormal, just because stuff is always being moved from base to base. Lived off Fort Hood, and used to see convoys, and trains all the time. People would get all excited, that didn't live there, and it was like, 'nope, it's just another day near Fort Hood.'
Thank you for the insightful, and correct insight on this. This was a normal, routine movement. They happen a few times a year in this area.
@@SD457500 Fun to watch, all the same. lol We used to go hang out in the backwoods outside Fort Hood. You could literally watch them doing night drop exercises/training. Nothing like making out with a woman in your truck in the sticks, and suddenly a few choppers fly past. lol
Camp Ripley (near Little Falls) does a lot of armor and cold weather training so this movement with tanks and APCs happens a fair amount.
Fort McCoy (Tomah WI) also does a lot of training. Like the shot at the wye near the 261.
You would be correct; these are part of a move going to California and started in Camp Ripley. They happen every few months, but seem to run at night. Thanks for the comment, and watching!
They need all military now in MN 😢
Sad truth, but I hope it all pans out for the best. Thank you for the comment, and watching!
Very interesting! I wish you had stayed with one shot for a little longer, maybe let us see what the entire train looked like. Or would that have gotten you in trouble with the military?
Thanks for watching, and the comment! I wanted to chase the second train farther, but I had things to do back at home. I did film both trains in their entirety, I just edited it a little bit so it was easier on the eyes.
Looks like there moving that from Northern pump military facility
Thanks for the comment; these came out of Camp Ripley and were going to California. Northern Pump is sadly long gone.
Maybe it should unloaded here LOL
I was gonna say. Since we're in a war zone,cough Minneapolis. Fireball
hey now fellas... keep it non political... plenty of other YT venues for that
Thank you for the comment, and watching. I just hope everything is safe and sound when everything is done.
@@SD457500 Thanks for the video. not trying to cause trouble. Nice to have local video.
Army heavy division
War is never a good thing. Vietnam comes to mind.
I agree, and war never changes... I do find the equipment and mechanization behind it fascinating. I know that they load and unload these trains FAST. Thank you watching!