So cool they've got SD60Ms now!! I've lived right near the W&P branch of this railroad my whole life and it's been so cool to see AVR go from having basically nothing but an old high hood gp10 when I was a little kid to having all of this beautiful, gleaming bigger power nowadays. Wonder if the SD60Ms will ever make it out to the W&P branch?
When Carload Express first purchased DCR ? (Delmarva Central RR) They utilized some AVR motive power here in Delaware & in eastern Maryland as well, until the allotment of DCR power was ready to roll- maybe for 6 weeks or so.... It was interesting while it lasted. And upped dependability, customer service immediately, I have been told/heard.... Something that NS had dropped the ball on, and they apparently knew it & were ready to sell off attendant trackage rights to the effected lines to gain more liquid assets & improve customer service on the Delmarva Peninsula...Win-win !!
Really enjoy the commentary accompanying this video. It gives the listener a better understanding of what's going on. Thank you. Excellent sound capture !
So cool to see the AVR in this video! I live in lower Sussex County Delaware where the DCR runs. It goes as far as the Clayton Interchange to meet up with NS out of the EDGEMOOR yard in Wilmington, Delaware.
I remember the 575 that came from Union railroad down to Fairfield Alabama to us steel came an engine for the Fairfield Southern which is owned by TranStar
During WW2 and the early 1950's the W&P used to see 40 trains a day between Pittsburgh and Wheeling. It was down to two trains each way plus local industrial switcher run in the mid 1980's when CSX decided to abandon it west of Washington PA. The decline of the W&P is a classic example of the decline of industry in the Pittsburgh region. 😔
Outstanding video and commentary. Great info provided. I have railfaned the AVR and Island Ave on many occasions and I model Island yard and URR ET for my fictitious PTD. Your commentary is invaluable. Hope to see more footage of these great locations. Super job.
Wow this is beautiful👍🏼 The Glenwood Yard tower and the Union Railroad brings me back to a VHS tape i watched as a kid called "Pittsburgh Mainlines" from Pentrex.
Nicely done, Bessemer. I saw trains in Pittsburgh several times the few times I went there. But I still await your arrival in Buffalo, NY for our meet and video shoot.
Really nice video - thanks for sharing. As a steel mill enthusiast I especially enjoyed the footage filmed at Braddock. I noticed steam coming out of (presumably) the bleeder of one of the blast furnaces. This is a quite unusual condition. Do you know anything about the background?
I did see that and I am puzzled at that as well. The engineer was definitely on the opposite side of a traditional locomotive though and can be seen more clearly at Bruceton, PA when they switch the interchange.
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Thanks for showing my old stomping grounds. A lot has changed in the 55 years since I lived there. Stay safe out there.
Glad you enjoyed it! Things sure have changed.
Nicely done! Really enjoyed this vid!!!
So cool they've got SD60Ms now!! I've lived right near the W&P branch of this railroad my whole life and it's been so cool to see AVR go from having basically nothing but an old high hood gp10 when I was a little kid to having all of this beautiful, gleaming bigger power nowadays. Wonder if the SD60Ms will ever make it out to the W&P branch?
Guess we will have to wait and see what the future holds!
Hey, @Bessemer & Lake Erie 902, I enjoyed your LA&L train chase and subscribed!!!😎😉
Outstanding videography and editing made this video a pleasurer to watch. You used just the right amount of drone footage.
Thank You! Glad you enjoyed!
Nice video! Glad I was able to meet up with you for AVR the bunches of times we did that day! Can't wait to upload my stuff!
Thanks! I’m glad as well I got to see you and I look forward to your take on the day!
There are plenty of interesting things happening around Pittsburgh beyond the Class 1 operations if you know where to look.
When Carload Express first purchased DCR ? (Delmarva Central RR) They utilized some AVR motive power here in Delaware & in eastern Maryland as well, until the allotment of DCR power was ready to roll- maybe for 6 weeks or so....
It was interesting while it lasted. And upped dependability, customer service immediately, I have been told/heard.... Something that NS had dropped the ball on, and they apparently knew it & were ready to sell off attendant trackage rights to the effected lines to gain more liquid assets & improve customer service on the Delmarva Peninsula...Win-win !!
That’s cool! I’m glad the DCR operation has been a success!
Quality video here! Makes me wanna get back out that way again soon!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
Really enjoy the commentary accompanying this video. It gives the listener a better understanding of what's going on. Thank you. Excellent sound capture !
Thank You!
26:11 is what I was hoping for. Fanfriggintastic !
So cool to see the AVR in this video! I live in lower Sussex County Delaware where the DCR runs. It goes as far as the Clayton Interchange to meet up with NS out of the EDGEMOOR yard in Wilmington, Delaware.
I remember the 575 that came from Union railroad down to Fairfield Alabama to us steel came an engine for the Fairfield Southern which is owned by TranStar
During WW2 and the early 1950's the W&P used to see 40 trains a day between Pittsburgh and Wheeling. It was down to two trains each way plus local industrial switcher run in the mid 1980's when CSX decided to abandon it west of Washington PA. The decline of the W&P is a classic example of the decline of industry in the Pittsburgh region. 😔
Outstanding video and commentary. Great info provided. I have railfaned the AVR and Island Ave on many occasions and I model Island yard and URR ET for my fictitious PTD. Your commentary is invaluable. Hope to see more footage of these great locations. Super job.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! That is cool you model this stuff as well!
Wow this is beautiful👍🏼 The Glenwood Yard tower and the Union Railroad brings me back to a VHS tape i watched as a kid called "Pittsburgh Mainlines" from Pentrex.
Thanks! That’s awesome!
@@BessemerLakeErie902 Yeah your welcome, you should watch it. You'll see what i mean, it's great
Great video as always B&LE 902!
Thanks!
Nicely done, Bessemer. I saw trains in Pittsburgh several times the few times I went there. But I still await your arrival in Buffalo, NY for our meet and video shoot.
Thanks! I hope to be in the area soon.
@@BessemerLakeErie902 don’t forget to message me on Discord for when you do! That way we can plan!
I caught 6001 on C28 when it was delivered! Hopefully I catch the others coming in as well!
That’s cool! I wish you luck.
Wow thanks for all the info i live 20 minutes from Pittsburgh i got to get up there sometime
It’s definitely worth the trip. I drove over 2 hours to go see this stuff and I was not disappointed.
@@BessemerLakeErie902 Yeah! It sure look great
5:34 Correction: They took full ownership east of AVR Junction. They don’t have full ownership of the entire line.
Thanks for the correction on that.
Cool
What about the lines that run through baldwin borough and bethel park? Is there a way to find those maps and see who owns those?
First time viewer here...
Awesome video, very informative!
Great upload.
Currently constructing a 3x4' N scale model of west virginia coal mines.
Thanks! That’s awesome!
Really nice video - thanks for sharing.
As a steel mill enthusiast I especially enjoyed the footage filmed at Braddock.
I noticed steam coming out of (presumably) the bleeder of one of the blast furnaces. This is a quite unusual condition. Do you know anything about the background?
Thank you! I know absolutely nothing about that but it’s interesting you brought that up. I can’t remember anything out of the ordinary going on.
Nice video how many trains did you film.what was the old tower used for ? Will it be restored
Thanks! This was 3 different trains. I do not know the fate of that tower.
I know you said X-NS GP59 runs long hood forward but the capture along Liberty Ave shows F at the cab end you see that? ..... just asking
I did see that and I am puzzled at that as well. The engineer was definitely on the opposite side of a traditional locomotive though and can be seen more clearly at Bruceton, PA when they switch the interchange.
More like the abandoned city