One thing that is really cool is that UP 1035 is now actually on the Chandler Industrial Lead at the time of this comment. The line is a branchline between Chandler and Mesa that runs 5 days a week. Great video!! -AZRails
Oh yeah that’s a long way but me I had to go to Europe and from here that’s over 6,000 miles away from here. so I know how you must feel. well if you’re ever back over here come check out the short line railroads and all kinds of interesting things besides the railroads Arizona is filled with stuff. love your videos bro
Since I liked my recent visit and there's so much going on in AZ, I'd love to return some time in the future. Thank you! I'm happy you like the videos.
Great video mbmars! The local switch job that runs in my area has a GP60 assigned to it too, unit number 1001! Very interesting switching action displayed here, keep up the excellent work!
From the GP60 appearances, it is difficult to think that the "GP60 was EMD's first engine that was classified as a "third-generation" locomotive." "The engine's on-board microprocessors replaced hundreds of wiring circuits, dozens of relays and all but one module card, making it an improvement among EMD's engines." [Wikipedia]. Thanks for taking the time to produce these videos. Always enjoyable.
Yes, this improvement in efficiency started in the mid 80s. EMD had to respond to the Dash-8 series of GE, which were likewise modern at that time. Regarding UP #1035, featured in the video, I'm not sure if it was constructed as a GP60 or upgraded from an earlier model (there is/was a UP #1035 on the UP roster that was built as a GP40 and later rebuilt to GP38-2). I didn't find any more information about it, unfortunately. Thanks, I'm happy you liked the video.
Nice catch on the GP 60. I saw some GP59s at DeButts Yard here in Chattanooga a couple of weeks ago. From what I can find, NS is the only one that uses them, so I was super stoked to see them there.
I saw a train in hull 3 minutes ago, it hd two gp type diesels, two gondola cars and it had some sort of machinery in between the Gondolas, came by to fast for me to film though
Ah, interesting! I heard to detector in Athens claiming 28 axles which made me wonder what sort of train this might have been. Rare catch! I'm sorry you couldn't film it.
From piggyback hotshots to now pulling local shifters. The GP60's are probably pretty slippery in that service. Those rear ditch lights look like quick additions from the shop also. Hope you had fun in the heat. I know that's the only thing I don't miss from the southwest. Be safe out there. CSX 237377
I know, what a fate, but at least these GP60s are still alive. I was also wondering about these ditch lights - they looked somewhat out of place, but they certainly make sense for a switch engine. I didn't ask for 100+ F, but it was okay.
mbmars01 While the ditch lights add lumination they also let you run track speed across road crossings. No ditch lights mean 20 mph over the crossings instead of authorized track speed.
Well I go with the label on the cab and it says GP60 (I also found the GP40/GP38-2 entries in the lists available on the internet, but I think they aren't up-to-date).
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One thing that is really cool is that UP 1035 is now actually on the Chandler Industrial Lead at the time of this comment. The line is a branchline between Chandler and Mesa that runs 5 days a week. Great video!! -AZRails
Nice, thanks for the update! Cool, great you liked the video.
Thanks Mbmars01. Take Care.
Always :) Thanks!
Nice video,i like to watch switching now and then.great prime mover sound!
Thanks!
brilliant video
Thank you so much!
Great videos of Arizona lines bro out of every body that has filmed here I think you did a fantastic job thanks for coming over
Thanks so much, great you liked watching the videos 😃 Arizona is fantastic. I thoroughly enjoyed the time I spent there.
Well if you’re interested in filming short line rail roads there are quite a lot here that I am sure that would be great for your channel 😉
Would be interesting, but Arizona is more than a thousand miles away from where I live :/
Oh yeah that’s a long way but me I had to go to Europe and from here that’s over 6,000 miles away from here. so I know how you must feel. well if you’re ever back over here come check out the short line railroads and all kinds of interesting things besides the railroads Arizona is filled with stuff. love your videos bro
Since I liked my recent visit and there's so much going on in AZ, I'd love to return some time in the future. Thank you! I'm happy you like the videos.
nice. awesome sound of this loco. cool horn. sweet catch.
Thanks!
your welcome
Great video mbmars! The local switch job that runs in my area has a GP60 assigned to it too, unit number 1001! Very interesting switching action displayed here, keep up the excellent work!
Very cool, I like the GP60s. Thanks!
Nice video!! Love the GP60! My favorite locomotive! Thanks for posting!!
Cool, thanks!
Great video loved your out west series
Thanks! I’m about to return from the northwest. There will be a series from this trip soon.
Nice veiws and good captured !!
Nice, I'm glad you like it.
Super Video greetings from luxembourg europ
Cool, thank you.
Nice catches in Arizona!
Excellent video.
Well I'm glad you like it.
great video
Thanks!
From the GP60 appearances, it is difficult to think that the "GP60 was EMD's first engine that was classified as a "third-generation" locomotive." "The engine's on-board microprocessors replaced hundreds of wiring circuits, dozens of relays and all but one module card, making it an improvement among EMD's engines." [Wikipedia].
Thanks for taking the time to produce these videos. Always enjoyable.
Yes, this improvement in efficiency started in the mid 80s. EMD had to respond to the Dash-8 series of GE, which were likewise modern at that time. Regarding UP #1035, featured in the video, I'm not sure if it was constructed as a GP60 or upgraded from an earlier model (there is/was a UP #1035 on the UP roster that was built as a GP40 and later rebuilt to GP38-2). I didn't find any more information about it, unfortunately. Thanks, I'm happy you liked the video.
Nice catch on the GP 60. I saw some GP59s at DeButts Yard here in Chattanooga a couple of weeks ago. From what I can find, NS is the only one that uses them, so I was super stoked to see them there.
Yes, NS purchased all 36 GP59s ever built. I'm glad you got to see some of them!
I just saw 3 Union Pacific in winder Georgia!
Very nice! Don't know which train it could have been, though.
Great video
Nice, thanks.
awesome video +mbmars01
Cool, thank you!
Awemsome video
Thank you.
I saw a train in hull 3 minutes ago, it hd two gp type diesels, two gondola cars and it had some sort of machinery in between the Gondolas, came by to fast for me to film though
Ah, interesting! I heard to detector in Athens claiming 28 axles which made me wonder what sort of train this might have been. Rare catch! I'm sorry you couldn't film it.
The only thing I don't miss about the Phoenix metro area was the heat...
At least it wasn't humid and, therefore, bearable.
I live in CASA GRANDE Arizona
From piggyback hotshots to now pulling local shifters.
The GP60's are probably pretty slippery in that service.
Those rear ditch lights look like quick additions from the shop also.
Hope you had fun in the heat.
I know that's the only thing I don't miss from the southwest.
Be safe out there.
CSX 237377
I know, what a fate, but at least these GP60s are still alive. I was also wondering about these ditch lights - they looked somewhat out of place, but they certainly make sense for a switch engine. I didn't ask for 100+ F, but it was okay.
mbmars01 While the ditch lights add lumination they also let you run track speed across road crossings.
No ditch lights mean 20 mph over the crossings instead of authorized track speed.
That's what I thought; it makes sense.
I think it is a GP 38-2 as I found it listed that way. Also it sounds like a non turbo charged prime mover.
Well I go with the label on the cab and it says GP60 (I also found the GP40/GP38-2 entries in the lists available on the internet, but I think they aren't up-to-date).
Rod, this is a Early dynamic gp60. NOT a little gp38.
I really want to come to America and Railfan because it looks soo cool
Make sure you bring some earplugs, or else your ears will fall off. ;)
Just come over. It IS cool! Otherwise I wouldn't travel long distances to see varieties of these trains and railroads.
she's an older gp60 to
I have no clue; I didn't find any information about it that I would trust.
And what did the camera guy do to recover from the 100 F heat?
Going back to hot Georgia that same day haha :)
Did the GP60 have the EMD710 or 645, in either case it has a ton of hp, what a waste to have them switching.
Well, if it is an original GP60 it should have the 16-710G3 engine, 3,800hp.
That's right thanks for the refresher, alot of power to just be sitting around, but it is what it is. Thanks
UP 1000-1136 GP60/GP62 EMD 1987-1994
Cool, thanks for the information.
Even if i Like C-S-X THIS WAS GOOD!
Also I Do have One thing to ask Can you do a Video in Plant City FL?
Thank you! Plant City is not near to where I live and I think it's actually well covered by some Florida railfans anyway.
mbmars01 ok cause csx there a lot.
At the end - 100 degrees and that guy looks like he is dressed for winter. Not the best of working conditions.
great video
Nice, thank you.