Roadside Find - Old Buildings & A Unique Suprise
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
- Back again with another Roadside Find. This time I end up finding some structures and a Unique surprise at the end. I also met a local who was able to share a bunch of info about the structures. So come along with me as we explore some really cool Roadside Finds. Enjoy
Please Note: Exploring Abandoned locations can be dangerous. I don't condone or encourage anyone to enter an Abandoned structure. Not only is safety a concern, but often times its illegal and when possible, i seek out permission. I simply go to document its history before it's gone and leave things the way I find them. I assume all the risks & responsibility in doing so. Please don't attempt to do this on your own.
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Wow! Being a rail fan this was an incredible find! The wind was not that bad. The Weigh Station was incredible! The metal and concrete structure with a metal roof are what preserved it so well. The structure you were in with the tanks and pipes were likely a pumping station with a giant electric transformer. The wooden round water tank with the metal strapping reminds me of the water tower on the old Petticoat Junction T.V. Show. The old school was an awesome find and thanks to the elderly gentlemen who gave you additional info. But I have to say that old maintenance of way switcher locomotive was so cool. I have some friends at the Museum of Transportation here in St. Louis who may be able to provide additional info on that. As always I'm never disappointed with what you do! You have made my time off of work due to Covid-19 much more enjoyable! I appreciate your sincerity and openness about your past work school and allowing me to be a part of not only your family but the new people I have met through your channel. I have been talking you up on Facebook hoping to bring others to your UA-cam channel. Have a great evening, stay warm and look forward to dinner. Maybe I'll bring the Egg Rolls and Crab Raygoon! Lol🤣
This location had a little bit of everything and im glad i was able to share it with everyone. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment.
Wicked cool find
The weigh station is my favorite 💖❤ so pretty & the view was gorgeous. I loved the school steps covered in moss, gorgeous for photos. Thanks for sharing JP
You're too kind roots. Thanks for watching 💙
@@JPVideos81 sometimes it is best just to talk with locals to find out more. Cant wait till the next adventure JP 💖
Ps: you about scared me standing on that thin wood with water underneath. Defintely be careful extra special when your by yourself
@@Awkwardtaylor well come with me and i won't be alone 😉
Beautiful 😍
Very cool spot. Wind noise is not an issue and adds to the natural environment. Great find.
Hi Adam!! 🖐👻
Makes me wanna shoot.
With that concrete structure probably still pretty solid overall, someone could purchase that property and bring it back to life as a high-end home...and/or commercial property (home would be my first choice).
I enjoyed every minute of the exploration. It was a "meant to be" moment. I loved how the neighbor was able to educate you as to what we were looking at. The wind was not an issue at all. I love history also. I love to imagine what it would have been like way back when! Thank you so much JP!!!
My pleasure donna.
Love seeing people sharing the history of these old places!!!
Wind noise like Adam said just added to the natural environment. Oh my gosh that coal car weigh station was Amazing!!!! Totally would be beautiful remodel to a home. Was planning it the whole time you were showing it, lol. Those windows, just perfect. I was as excited as you were to find the Mow engine. Fantastic roadside finds!!! Thanks Jay. 🥰
I claimed the house, you're welcome anytime as a guest haha
@@JPVideos81 😄😃😂😁😀 Maybe you'll have to ask some 'ghosts' that may live there now.
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Part school, part JP Merch store
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JP followers help to restore the building. Just a thought. I bought something I normally never do, I bought some lotto tickets /a mega ticket. I don't go nuts like some folks. The last time I played I spent $3. & somehow won $100. THAT WAS OVER 3 YRS AGO.😁
(Like that will ever happen again but some times ya just have ta take a chance...Right?
You said it! 😀
That coal weight station that you were in with the upstairs and metal steps is just solid and beautiful. I would turn that structure into a beautiful home!!!
I was thinking the same thing! It would take a whole lot of finances!
@@snakebait5118 but the end results would be fantastic!!!
Id live in that in a heartbeat.
@@jasonkowitz4598 yes it would! You could do so much with it! Those outbuildings would make great work shops! You could even make one of them a country restaurant.
I was renovating/restoring in my head while watching the video. It would be epic.
I couldn't agree more, the weigh station would make the cutest home with a lot of remodeling.
Great roadside find and some back story from the neighbor, all around Super explore!! Thanks for this one for sure!! 🔥🔥🔥
Lucky find with fantastic info from the local.
If you didn't go into the weigh station I was going to tell you about the upstairs, and you wouldve been kicking yourself lol. The old school was actually named at Nicholas after the breaker across the street. It burned down. I always imagined all the fathers working in there knowing there kids school was on fire. There actually used to be abandoned train cars sitting outside that pumphouse. I have a few photos of them from years ago.
Oh wow. Very cool. Hard to imagine a school directly across from a coal company.
Aww JP! I bet you were like a kid in a candy store! That was fabulous stuff for you!!! Abandoned. History. Trains. Oh my! So happy for you!
Minus the 🍬
Hi JP! So excited to watch this, as I cannot sleep, being depressed over family issues and the virus. I have probably mentioned that I am in a wheelchair and miss getting out so very much. You always have a calming effect on me. I am 64. So much love the respect you show your elders, as in the older man you met. You are a wonderful person and I thank you so much for what you have added to my life. Jill is your treasure and you both have created a wonderful soul in Lili. You are such a warm family (Jinx included)! God Bless
Thats so kind of you to say. Im sorry to hear that you're not feeling the best mentally, but i do appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. Chin up as they say 😊
Yes and deed what a outstanding roadside find, like take a trip back in time learning and exploring. Knowing that it haven't been used in many years and some structures are still standing as well as the equipment man whats a find. Thanks JP for the tour triple thumbs up lol
Aww, thanks Stephanie
Cool. Makes me wanna shoot!
Schools are fun to medal detect . Every thing so cool rich in history .
The building with the tanks was an air compressor station. The "casket" stands are where the compressors would be mounted.
Thanks for that info!
The weight station building was awesome. I could see that being turned into a home. The upstairs would be a stellar master bedroom.
100% agree
love the old pump house the old pull out windows were pretty cool the house at the end had definitely seen better days incredible roadside find it screamed of history thanks for taking me along
My pleasure marlene
You sounded excited for the moss but when you found the MOW engine you sounded like Christmas morning lol. Great finds. I enjoyed listening to the old resident.
Anything related to trains or the railroad reminds me of a kid on Christmas lol
I really enjoyed this video of "on the road with JP" it's amazing what is out there to be found.
Back on the road again 🛣
You really have an amazing skill for finding such interesting places!
Not so much skill as it is luck
They interesting fine...glad you went up the stairs in that building...thank you for sharing.
Great roadside find! Love love stuff like this, the history and imagining what must have looked like! Locomotive cool! Totally enjoyed every part of this video. Thanks as always JP for sharing! 👍🏻😊❤️
Felt like Christmas for me with all the surprising finds.
If that gentlemen was in his 70's then he was born in the mid 40's. I'm not an expert, just history nerd. But I am pretty sure cinderblocks had been around since the 20's .
That would make sense. Im still learning about older architecture.
The first hollow concrete block was designed in 1890 by Harmon S. Palmer in the United States. After 10 years of experimenting, Palmer patented the design in 1900
But they could be solid blocks too and they been around longer
Super Interesting roadside relics , I appreciate You Letting us see
150+ yr old structures obviously
the remnants of civilian life from way back then in the industrial revolution era of the late 1800's
Thanks JP.Video's
Such a neat place. And thats really cool you met the guy that went to that school across the street.
I couldn't believe that one person was able to fill in soo many gaps. Gotta love locals.
@@JPVideos81 Yes that's so neat.
This explore was really fun! Thanks for sharing. I just love old buildings. Very neat finds. 😊
I love them too. Thanks for watching Tracy
What an awesome video. Once again I'm so thrilled to be able to follow along with you, and explore the history and places and buildings of the past. I am always impressed with what you find in them so grateful that you're willing to do the exploring for us. I have followed your videos ever since I found your site, keep up the good work you're doing good. Especially helping us during this time of isolation and lockdown. Double thumbs up… Bye for now
Thank you!
Very awesome location Jay, loved the old MOW. Amazing finds by chance are always the best ones. Keep safe, especially when you adventure solo😉👍😷🖖
Thats why my eyes are always peeled.
That MOW is the COOLEST
Such a shocking find
Jay,
That building looks so solid.
I would imagine it would make a good business or home.
I agree with you, 50 years ago was 1970 and he was born in 1950, so he probably wouldn't know much when he was little.
The lights and the building do look like it was used later.
I wonder if there are any old photographs of that area from that time, it might clarify the situation.
If you can find out what coal company operated the mine , there should be some pictures.
Cheers,
Rik Spector
I have watched many people doing their takes on the abandon videos genre. Your videos are always my favorite. You have a clear voice (even with the wind) that makes your videos very professional and pleasant to watch. Looking forward to your next adventure.
Thank you
Thanks for all the work you do for us!! My wife and I are big fans of your videos. We can watch them and not worry about the kids hearing/seeing anything they shouldn't. Thanks again.
Glad you enjoy the content. Thanks for watching
Good video with lots of interesting thing too look at like the old signal tower and the engine. Keep up the good work. 👍👍
Ty
What a wonderful video! This was so interesting and a lot of fun. That weigh station building would have been fun to live in! Thank you so much, JP! Love and hugs.
Would make a fantastic home
Very interesting. Your excitement shines through in the video. Thank you
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WOW LOVED it JP totally awesome find!!
Always a pleasure to find and share what is sitting along the roads.
I really enjoyed this video. Love learning about history. Wind was fine. This this important history in PA.
Great videos keep up the good work and stay safe out there!!
Thanks!
You hit the jackpot with this fine. This is what I like to call Ghosts of our past. Abandoned and forgotten pieces of what was. 😀
Glad you enjoyed it
The old railcar thing, is a weed burner. The engine with the belts ran a blower. The other engine powered the railcar. Fuel from the tank was squirted to each of the fueling tips hidden in the downward pointing buckets at the ends of the poles. Air passed along the pipes/poles and the whole effect was that of a series of big blowtorches. They were used for burning weeds off in railway switch yards, and also for melting ice and snow from switchpoints.
Thank you so much for sharing Pennsylvania's beautiful railroad history, your videos are the greatest!
Thanks mitch
At 25:45 that is an old leaching plant that was used to try to get all of the last bits of what ever they were mining out
I bet you made that guys day! It’s not often they get to share history with kind strangers (usually people just don’t bother to take time to talk).
I was grateful for what he shared and a nice guy
And what memories that ol timer must have. I have always said, you want to know about life ,ask someone who's lived it. Awesome video tonight Jay.
Exactly true
Very interesting find - the buildings are unique as were the steps to nowhere . actually the steps were part of an old school which I found interesting.
Really neat video - thank you for sharing this very interesting video . 😴👍💕
Amazing how the school was directly across from the coal breaker.
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It is strange to have a coal breaker right across from the school but maybe the school was there first ?!
It was a great video - a lot of history in that area that we may never find out what happened there .
Hope everything is going well for you and your family 🙏🙏 God bless you
Great roadside find.👍👍👍👍
Indeed 👍
I was there years ago before the breaker was torn down (that breaker was astonishingly big, unreal). Just took a quick look around because of the amount of traffic. It's interesting to see what's still left after the breaker was demolished & get a tour. Great find!
That breaker would of been something to see. Thanks for checking out the video.
Well this made my morning watching you find something that you love so much!! It was like JP was in a candy store when you saw that locomotive!!🍭🍬. Hats off to you to keep going and doing what you love!
I felt like i hit the lottery lol.
Another great find JP. That old fire hydrant propably don't work.Surprise they don't take down the old electrical plant. Good thing you talked to a local man. That was interesting of that school, and the weight station. Such history and yet people think its a place to dump trash. I just don't understand people. Its to bad people have to smash windows. I think that bldg. is in good sound shape. But the basement could have water in it. That wood will not last long. All those huge metal pipes they can turn them in for scrap metal. That localmotive was quit unique with two engines. Look where the steering wheel is, that would be a beast to drive. Quit a big find JP. Many thanks you do such wonderful work. You are the best.
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I worked for a big bituminous coal mining company. Very interesting video.
Thanks for checking it out
I’m keep telling you to keep the 🎤 one in your car and another one in your backpack, great video love theses places
Its in the car now
Oh no, no going down stairs alone.
Interesting place. Does look like weight station.
Why did I know you would get up stairs.
Curiosity gets the best of me
I was yelling at the screen-"GO UP THOSE STAIRS!!"
@@CJ-tx5hg some of his videos had me holding my breath alot but he has the best finds
Cool video!!! Thank you for sharing!!!
you must go nuts, with so many thoughts of making so many 'dwellings' into a home, as i do, when i see this.
One of my favorite videos in a while. A great find! No issues with the wind. That building would be an incredible industrial home. And how great to get to speak to a local for info. I hope he can see and enjoy your video.
Lots of cool things down this way for you to check out.
Very nice find..it was nice the old man give you some information..and I didn't see that QT I had been there before you👍
Probably too far for qt
Cool spot JP. Thank you
Really?
🙌 this looks interesting
What a cool find!! I love hearing you get excited with trains and such!! And I knew we would get to the second floor!! Loved it all.... thanks 👍👍👏👏💖💖💖💖
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As said before, that weigh station with the metal steps would make a beautiful house!
Great video--what a fascinating find! I probably would have picked the oldster's brain for hours....
I was grateful for what he shared.
That rail engine had GM engines that date from about 1945-57.
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Hi JP I'm here to catch your roadside finds excited!
Thanks Rochelle
Awesome video JP, you done did gooooood !
Maybe go back with a drone and see what else is on the property.
I really enjoyed this video! It is amazing what kind of things you find in a simple structure. I do like those simple metal windows. I got to see an old machine shop get most of its windows replaced. There are people that are talented in replacing that type of window and they probably charge a lot of money. I used to get paid to make architectural drawings of old historical houses and buildings for historical and commercial purposes. That staircase was beautiful. I thought the brake lever was pretty cool. The steps and foundation to the school was amazing! Usually, when a school is torn down these days, they don't leave a trace behind.
The whole area is full of so much history and im glad i was able to share part of it.
Another great find jp.
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Very cool roadside find. Finding that handbrake was stellar. Getting the information on that school was superb. It just shows it when you find something you really can’t find Something without information which you were able to get bumping into the old man. One thing really does lead to another. Just thinking about the waystation having cars come up to Weight I makes me flashback to olden times. Great find J, really great video.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
The old tymer sharing his info really made the location that much more special.
JPVideos you will never get over this video.....oh yes you will ....you are JPVideos you have made many waterfalls and waterway videos,
Some would say prettier than this but, I can say the pic you took of the sky and looking thru the skeleton of the locomotive was the prettiest thing I have seen in a long time👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
I found this interesting since my father-in-law was a coal miner for 50 years. If he was still around he could have told me what all that stuff was.
Tough life, but amazing stories
I didn't explore any of these gems, but back in 2012 I did get to explore the St. Nicholas coal breaker that used to stand on this property. It was incredible! Tons of old boots, time cards, ledgers. They tore it down in 2015. I will never forget that experience. Your video has made me want to go back and explore these other ruins. Thanks!
I wish i got to see that
I like all your videos, but this one was quite a unique find. Thank you!
Awesome find! Always a bonus when you get to talk with a local and get a little history. Love the video! Thanks for sharing! 😀
I agree. He really made it that much better.
Great road side find and great history along with it. Never know what you find just driving around and talking to locals. Great video and thanks for sharing.
Meeting and listening to the local was the best part. Almost... that railroad mow was so neat.
That old rail car was awesome.Marvelous history!
Awesome find! Thanks for stopping and sharing! Loved the repair engine!
Very beautiful historical farm house please be careful
Awsome place
have you thought about entering some of your pictures in your state fair? You should.
Just a hobby
Nice video, JP. Glad to see you were respectful of all that property. A few notes of information:
1.That small outbuilding up front was the shipping/receiving office for truckers and suppliers, I believe, to process coal orders and shipments.
2. That guy you talked to -- I believe his name was "Gino". I couldn't see his face, but if it wasn't him then he may have been related to him. Gino fancied himself the "protector" of old St Nick's colliery when he still lived in that ramshackle, boarded-up house next to the guy's current residence. He came out and confronted my brother in law and I one day when we were exploring the old coal breaker. He was very cool once we explained to him that my family also mined coal, and that we were genuinely interested in the history of the place. He said that his grandfather worked in St Nick's mines and told us of a haulage accident that killed a bunch of miners at the bottom of the slope mine that you walked right past. I remember that he looked like Popeye. That "patch" town that he lived in there used to be called the town of "Suffolk", and there was a smaller breaker there at one time many years before the larger St Nick's breaker was built.
3. That old rail car was used to prepare the railroad bed to accept level ties under the rails, I believe, with those hydraulic hammers on the front of it. It's gotten a bit worse-for-wear, rust-wise since I photographed it at least 10 years ago.
4. An interesting fact about the weighing house: that was called the "dock house". It was where they weighed the coal cars. Each miner had a tag or a mark that they would put on their car showing that they had loaded it. When the cars came up from the mine, a worker called a "docking boss" recorded the names on the car and then weighed it. If it was judged that your car contained too much "gob" or waste rock, you got your pay "docked". That's where the term "docking your pay" comes from today.
5. That last building there with all of the pipes was the pump house for the steep slope mine right alongside of it that you completely missed. In fact, there are two, side by side, directly behind the rail car in your photo at 33:14, right in the crook of the intersection there of Suffolk Road and Route 54. If you'd followed those long pipes that lead out of the building, you'd have walked right into the slope. Or, more accurately, fell in it and drowned, lol. I'm surprised you didn't see them, but not really, as they're almost buried in vegetation -- or maybe you did, but didn't mention them, but you can't get into them at all as they're completely flooded so I don't mind revealing them -- also, both are already bat-grated although the one grating is badly collapsed and pretty dangerous to be around. Be very careful walking around there if you go back -- the ground is VERY uneven and full of hidden depressions under the dead vegetative matter -- I twisted my ankle pretty badly in there. Anyway, there's also an air shaft there to the right of the slopes that's also flooded. Gino said that these were two of the main haulage slopes, one up, one down in typical dual-slope fashion, and that in the "down" slope is where the tragedy occurred when a mine car crashed to the bottom after the cable snapped, killing several miners.
Imagine how cool it would have been to have a coal breaker right outside your school! Although the kids probably didn't even consider it extraordinary back then.
Hey Anthony. I didnt catch his name, but he seemed like he was passionate about the knowledge he was sharing. Im actually very familiar with what you were explaining. Ive done lots of research about coal mining and explore my fair share of abandoned mines. I love seeing the "gobbing" underground. Effective way to take care of it without having to haul it out. I didnt explore much behind the mow equipment or water tank, but if im back in the area ill take a look. Thanks for sharing that info.
@@JPVideos81 I know you do a lot of exploring and I'm happy that you've done your homework. Too many yahoos go in completely unprepared. I usually never share mine info, but this one is kinda well-known, and completely inaccessible so I thought you'd like to see it if you get back there. :)
@@anthonydavis9662 btw, it's JP. You've written JB on numerous comments lol
@@JPVideos81 Oh crap, sorry. Don't know where I got that from. *edit* I edited it and corrected it. :)
Great photography📸and what an awesome History lesson JP... Thanks for sharing🤗
Hey stranger! Glad to see you here again.
I've been here all along just I have to rewatch your videos because I've been working soo much... Thanks for noticing your fans though😊
Awesome pictures, enjoy the history of the of all the places you visit.
Ty so much jeff
Holy Moley! Where to begin? SO MUCH COOLNESS!!! But the surprise at the end DEF WINS!!! WOW!!! Lucky ducky man!!!
Luck was on my side this day
Upper deck shot👍
Another Great Find 🇺🇸😎👍🙌🙌🙌🙌
Thank you for your amazing videos brother keep up the hard work and dedication the place s you go are so amazing thank you
Love the vid Jay
That was a great find!
The wind was not too much of an issue!
Neat place!! I explored this summer of 2023 with a friend and we think that locomotive to dethaw the tracks and turnouts in winter. Down from that tank are 2 slope mine entrances(flooded) and an air shaft right by the highway! You should return as there are more things to the North. I didn't know you explored this till I saw this video in Sept.2023. I too know a gentleman who went to school there. Lots of memories now gone.
A few people said its for burning the weeds along the tracks. Neat piece of equipment.
Wow! That building was incredible, and in amazing shape! 😊
At 32:04, you find it is a locomotive, not a dozer. You sound like a little kid on Christmas morning!! That is how I know you love your work that you do. You are SO lucky
The wind certainly didn’t ruin anything it added to it. That was just so fantastic loved those buildings were incredible. My fave piece was the train thingamyjig. You even beat QT to it. Thank you so much for taking me along. P,ease take care
Haha, thanks linda. Qt should be jealous.
WoW.. you hit the jackpot on this one JP...that weight station was really neat...amazing condition...Thanks for this Awesome video😁👍👍👍
Such a cool find and so interesting.
Did a little digging and cinder blocks were first used for building in England in the1850s and were first patented and used in the US in the 1880s
..a little tidbit I looked up 😁
Would have been cool to know when the elderly gent “ graduated” from the school! Thanks for another great adventure!
Wow, what a fantastic adventure! Thanks for taking us along!
You're welcome
The patent for cinder blocks was made in 1900 had to check it out after learning about florescent lights
That's so cool. I love hearing the story of the place. Thanks for sharing ❤
This was awesome. The weigh station was awesome. I couldn't believe how structurally sound it is, the school was crazy cool. But that locomotive was the most interesting thing of the day.
So many cool discoveries in one location.
Great find!! Some tagging but no QT but I did see a JP in the way station building!! You tagging now JP?! LOL!!! JK Thanks for a great video!
You caught me! Haha
What an awesome place!
I can almost see the children playing...
*Loved hearing the gentleman's talk with you!*
*Amazing video!* 👍☺
Thank you for taking the time to watch