Brings back some childhood memories, watching trains being made up at the N&W coal yards in Norfolk, watching the jeeps push cars over the hump and watching the engines make up trains at the C&O yards in Newport News. Of course, in those days, you got to see a lot of steam. Miss those old Baldwins. Still a train fan at 83. Never too old to enjoy trains. Liked the video.
They still have a Baldwin diesel operating in regular service in South Jersey for SMS Rail Services, at the Pureland Industrial Park. It is in great shape & has it's original Pennsylvania Railroad paint job redone, too. Very unique & nice to see that someone at SMS was willing to put the time & effort into it. You should be able to see videos of it here on UA-cam. Search "Baldwin Pureland", and I'm sure you'll find results for it....
Always love the “Whoop” sound that a train makes when their dynamic braking system is engaged. Great video Rowan, love how we can hear the interaction between the conductor and the engineer on the radio. Switching videos are so much cooler than watching a load of freight cars go by.
Yes, that "whoop" noise you hear is the air compressor motor kicking on. It has absolutely nothing to do with the dynamic braking system which uses the traction motors as generators to run the electrical current they produced through a grid that will back up the current and prevent the traction motors from spinning as fast slowing the train down. Basically the same thing as a "Jake break" on semi's but instead of air it's electricity
Fantastic video, Rowan! I really enjoyed watching this video of the switching at the lumber company. It was interesting to see what goes into delivering freight cars to a customer. I had heard the three point safety system mentioned in other railroad videos but those videos never mentioned what the three safety points were. Thank you to telling us exactly what the engineer does to protect the switchman or conductor or other railroad employee from getting injured because the train moved. Thank you for putting this video together to document freight car deliveries and for sharing it with us!
Loved seeing the "at work" aspect of railroading in this one. The radio comms between the cab and the conductor made it easier to understand the whole operation. BTW, couldn't help but notice the sound of the clapper on the mechanical bell near the beginning of this one. Good job as always.
this video reminded me of my younger years growing up in Southern Chile many years ago. I used to watch (now no longer running) passed by carrying goods or passengers. I used to be mesmerized watching such colossal machines with such strength "flying" in the rail tracks.
I'm in the UK on a heritage railway. I've spent hours shunting (switching) coaches (cars) to fit some required order of the 'management' that was different from the last on they wanted. Had many problems trying to couple up Buckeyes on tight curves. Fine for slight curves or straights. Must use the phrase 'stretch' next time(-: Excellent Video Railfan Rowan.
This was the most stressful job I’ve ever had. I was new and on the extra board never being able to get familiar with a route or job before being thrown on the next one. And the rules ALL THE RULES. It was a love hate relationship. There were most definitely some good times with good guys I’ll never forget though.
Another great video Rowan! Very informative and your commentary was definitely a bonus.. Getting to listen to the crews communicate was cool and like being trackside! Thanks for sharing this video 🙏🏽
Hey thanks rowan.....Thanks for sharing a good talk switching videos.....This is why Railways run trains....when channels make switching videos with road freights.....they are fun to watch...thanks for visiting this area for us rowan too
Super cool operation. Never seen two big road engines on a local. The NS line I run/live by uses geeps and occasionally a sd40 every once in a blue moon
Loved this. I am a blind person so I couldn't appreciate the video but the sound is awesome! reminds me of sitting in my Grandmother's front yard listening to the engines in a little town in Washington state back in the60s. Glad I found you.
Viola, I'm not sure if you'll be able to read this reply but maybe someone can read it to you or it can be dictated to you via computer. You were going to absolutely love what I have coming up! Please stay tuned, I'll be releasing videos of only sounds of trains very very soon!!! Thank so much for checking me out!
This is a awesome video!!!! Seeing train crews in action is always great. Thanks for explaining the 3 step rule. I always wondered about that. Train on!!!🚂
A great tutorial on switching. I noted the one extra horse power at 7:20! Engineer has to have skills ranging from sledgehammer on speed runs to surgeon on this operation. Obviously double connected sidings are way more efficient that than a spur. Have you ever captured a look at the burned out 1759 Chapman/Beverly Mill, along Broad Run in Thoroughfare Gap? A tragedy - this historic gem was gutted by fire set by vandals..... and n. sh.. I drove by it during the fire, eastbound to work. It was about 6:00 a.m., pre-dawn, and a horrific sight. Keep up your entertaining and education work.
I don't think I am officially a railfan, but I enjoy watching rail-related videos that teach simething or are just awesome. Your vids are both. Your timing in this video was remarkable. Either that or you iwn tbe railroad.
I live fairly close to a large yard and turntable. They usually do switching right near a 3 rail wide crossing. So now I have a better idea of what takes it so long. Thanks!
Switching and shunting are two very different things. Shunting refers to the electric signal the consist sends so that the DSPR can observe the block as occupied or not. At least in the northeast it does, idk about other areas.
Happy New Year Rowan. Great switching catch. Not only fun to watch but good for beginning model railroaders to learn how to switch cars prototypically.
getting ready to go to McDonough for railroad training! love these videos to give me an idea of the conductor job. my dad has been working for NS for 20 years
We see long manifest trains flying around all over UA-cam. Great to see the cars getting picked up and delivered for a change. Interesting to see and here all the communications between the conductor and the Engineers. Nice photography and narration as per usual Rowan. Also, it's nice to see a real railroad have trouble coupling sometimes... just like my model trains. LOL
Nicely done Rowen! It was very informative about the life of a train crew. Of course the weather was better that day for the conductor. Lol I bet you were happy about the timing at the ending too.
Rowan,thanks for a neat,concise and important video,as you help.the neophytes see how things are done! Foamers,with knowledge are really useful,as they can call problems,before they get disastrous! And that can save lives,and limbs! It's a bit hard to see around blind curves,and someone with foresight,will be able to save things! Thank you,and Happy New Year! 🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚉🚉🚉🚉🚉🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋
Really nice job on this, and thanks for the inspiration to add more realistic communications on our model railroad ops and videos. The editing was just right for me. I especially liked the crickets in the background - we don't have those out west here...
Hello from UK. Great video Rowan, I learnt some more on US Railroading, and how it operates, here we call it shunting. As always you explained it really well and made it interesting,
Fascinating video. Never seen anything like this before. I enjoyed it and got to look at NS engine up close. NS is a favorite of mine. Thanks for all you do.
@@RailfanRowan that was the first time I’ve watched and will definitely return. I liked everything about the way you put it all together. I certainly learned something new. Thanks! Stay safe out there and enjoy!
Love the video thank you for posting keep them coming definitely different than how Chino branchline dose Chino California I don't seem to put that thing on the back until all the switching's been done throughout the industry
Over here in the UK. We used to have pick up freights. Which at nearly every station was a little yard of 3 or 4 sidings where the train would be shunted off the mainline and in to the yard. The brake van (caboose) would be uncoupled until all train making (losing or adding trucks) would be completed. All using the train engine. In the big yards like a marshalling yard. We, like yourselves had shunting engines which made trains up. These shunting locos are now over 60 years old are STILL doing what they were built for. But, on a smaller scale as shunting is now done by the train engine.These little locos were Class 08/09 and had 350hp and quite were saved for preservation. Even though they were smaller for their size. They could pull some weight and they were used on local freight transfers. Shunting at say s cement terminal is done by the train engine and we have dedicated sidings to run the locos round. At some of our power stations the train runs round a big loop so no shunting is required. Some locos run round their train in the terminal. So this requires a bit of propelling. But, once again this once off the mainline
Nice change from watching the drive by shots of trains rolling through crossings. also seems to be getting a little rare these days seeing Class 1 railroads switching out customers, mostly class 3 do the switching now.
I just found your channel I very much enjoyed it I will subscribe and follow your channel from now on as a retired RR engineer the videos bring back some fine memories thanks so much Rowan .
Growing up Norfolk Southern use to switch a textile mill next to my house, they would switch it 2 to 3 times a week. Now gennessee and Wyoming switch it, but only about 2 times a month, because the textile mill is still in business, but they don't produce as much as in the days of Norfolk Southern, that was in the late 80,s early 90,s.
Do more switching videos. Always wonder where all the cars i see rollin by are going. Cool seeing all the different rail served industries out there. Started doing some research on the local industries near me to try to figure out what was in the cars they take and what it’s being used for. Sometime I wanna find out where all the cars are coming from and the route the cars took to get from point A to point B.
Wow great stuff as usual. Interesting and informative. Really loved your timing on your exit comment.. you must of had a triggering switch in your pocket. You no sooner end with "Happy Foaming" than the bells and lights come on. What a Perfect parting shot!!
I've seen rail fan videos before, but how you incorporated the radio communication into it is a game changer! Great Job!!! This was highly enjoyable!
Thank you Tracy! I'm so glad you liked this dynamic!
He had his scanner on while filming
It's legal to have a scanner to listen. Just not legal to transmit.
Brings back some childhood memories, watching trains being made up at the N&W coal yards in Norfolk, watching the jeeps push cars over the hump and watching the engines make up trains at the C&O yards in Newport News. Of course, in those days, you got to see a lot of steam. Miss those old Baldwins. Still a train fan at 83. Never too old to enjoy trains. Liked the video.
They still have a Baldwin diesel operating in regular service in South Jersey for SMS Rail Services, at the Pureland Industrial Park.
It is in great shape & has it's original Pennsylvania Railroad paint job redone, too.
Very unique & nice to see that someone at SMS was willing to put the time & effort into it. You should be able to see videos of it here on UA-cam. Search "Baldwin Pureland", and I'm sure you'll find results for it....
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I railfan in Newport News! I got videos of coal trains!
I can watch flat switching with the radio chatter all day.. and I work for a railroad lol... excellent video!!!
This is the kind of railroading I love , keep it up
I agree with you, keep it up
Always enjoy your "run and gun" style, and your "documentary" style is just as enjoyable... Thank you..
Always love the “Whoop” sound that a train makes when their dynamic braking system is engaged. Great video Rowan, love how we can hear the interaction between the conductor and the engineer on the radio. Switching videos are so much cooler than watching a load of freight cars go by.
I thought it was the air compressors kicking on?
Yeah that's the air compressor.
Same
Yes, that "whoop" noise you hear is the air compressor motor kicking on. It has absolutely nothing to do with the dynamic braking system which uses the traction motors as generators to run the electrical current they produced through a grid that will back up the current and prevent the traction motors from spinning as fast slowing the train down. Basically the same thing as a "Jake break" on semi's but instead of air it's electricity
I agree. It's way more exciting seeing the switching operation at the destination, and hearing the chatter between the conductor and the engineer.
Switching is my favorite kind of operation on model railroads and real life. Once again, Rowan delivers with great content.
Thank you for sharing. I have lived by many railroads all my life. A very interesting dream job I would like to have
Great job, Rowan! Gives us ALL a much better idea of how Switching & Deliveries take place. 👍
First time viewer. You do an excellent video & narration. Looking forward to viewing more.
Fantastic video, Rowan! I really enjoyed watching this video of the switching at the lumber company. It was interesting to see what goes into delivering freight cars to a customer. I had heard the three point safety system mentioned in other railroad videos but those videos never mentioned what the three safety points were. Thank you to telling us exactly what the engineer does to protect the switchman or conductor or other railroad employee from getting injured because the train moved. Thank you for putting this video together to document freight car deliveries and for sharing it with us!
it is great to hear what they are saying between the ground and in the cab.
thanks for the learning of what happens all day on the rails.
That's the goal of the channel!!
Loved seeing the "at work" aspect of railroading in this one. The radio comms between the cab and the conductor made it easier to understand the whole operation. BTW, couldn't help but notice the sound of the clapper on the mechanical bell near the beginning of this one. Good job as always.
Aahh yes, that one is featured in my compilation, but shot from the opposite side... Good catch, thanks for the support!!
Pretty cool video & narration, keep them coming ( track maint, Loco maintenance, foreign rolling stock, etc.)
this video reminded me of my younger years growing up in Southern Chile many years ago. I used to watch (now no longer running) passed by carrying goods or passengers. I used to be mesmerized watching such colossal machines with such strength "flying" in the rail tracks.
Love watching Switching, especially with Road Engines.
Grass was So Green then!
Yep! Was beginning of spring
I'm in the UK on a heritage railway. I've spent hours shunting (switching) coaches (cars) to fit some required order of the 'management' that was different from the last on they wanted. Had many problems trying to couple up Buckeyes on tight curves. Fine for slight curves or straights. Must use the phrase 'stretch' next time(-: Excellent Video Railfan Rowan.
Switching is the most interesting part of railroading. Yard or industry it’s the best. Thanks for the video.
Ed
You bet man!
Nicely commented, really helps to understand what’s involved in moving railcars
Thanks Hugh, TGBTG
The amount of details in the sound is fantastic
I love the radio talk with the conductor/engineer
Railfan Rowan keep the videos up. Every information is important to a railfan. And we all can learn alot.
3rd Time is a Charm ! Been There, Done That. 37 years, very few made it that far. So Cal, ATSF/BNSF, retired 2015, and with ALL of my LIMBS Too !
Nice man, congrats!
Awesome, I love railroad switching videos!
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Hi jaw Tooth
I agree brain jaw tooth my man
This was the most stressful job I’ve ever had. I was new and on the extra board never being able to get familiar with a route or job before being thrown on the next one. And the rules ALL THE RULES. It was a love hate relationship. There were most definitely some good times with good guys I’ll never forget though.
The money is good tho
@@cocotico9997 No it’s not
@@bullymaguire6722 i know guys making over 100k. So
@@bullymaguire6722 beats 90% of the non management jobs out there
Great video! I love Norfolk Southern. The radio chatter was great. Thanks for including it.
Another great video Rowan! Very informative and your commentary was definitely a bonus.. Getting to listen to the crews communicate was cool and like being trackside! Thanks for sharing this video 🙏🏽
I like railroad videos . I retired in 04 but , I can talk railroading with my two signal maintainer sons.
Very nice, Rowan! I like the commentary and polished production of the video, including the timing of the train after your final comments at the end!
Hey thanks rowan.....Thanks for sharing a good talk switching videos.....This is why Railways run trains....when channels make switching videos with road freights.....they are fun to watch...thanks for visiting this area for us rowan too
Great video, enjoyed seeing the switching of cars and building the train.. keep up the good work !
That Rs5T sounds great on that local awesome shots
Super cool operation. Never seen two big road engines on a local. The NS line I run/live by uses geeps and occasionally a sd40 every once in a blue moon
Great video, keep up the good work. Switching is also one of my favorite things to catch when out rail fanning.
Loved this. I am a blind person so I couldn't appreciate the video but the sound is awesome! reminds me of sitting in my Grandmother's front yard listening to the engines in a little town in Washington state back in the60s. Glad I found you.
Viola, I'm not sure if you'll be able to read this reply but maybe someone can read it to you or it can be dictated to you via computer.
You were going to absolutely love what I have coming up! Please stay tuned, I'll be releasing videos of only sounds of trains very very soon!!! Thank so much for checking me out!
@@RailfanRowan Thanks Rowan. I can't wait for more. Been listening to more of your videos. Looking forward to more.
This is a awesome video!!!! Seeing train crews in action is always great. Thanks for explaining the 3 step rule. I always wondered about that. Train on!!!🚂
Glad you dropped another sweet video Rowan. Stay safe out there. 👍👍👍
A great tutorial on switching. I noted the one extra horse power at 7:20! Engineer has to have skills ranging from sledgehammer on speed runs to surgeon on this operation. Obviously double connected sidings are way more efficient that than a spur. Have you ever captured a look at the burned out 1759 Chapman/Beverly Mill, along Broad Run in Thoroughfare Gap? A tragedy - this historic gem was gutted by fire set by vandals..... and n. sh.. I drove by it during the fire, eastbound to work. It was about 6:00 a.m., pre-dawn, and a horrific sight. Keep up your entertaining and education work.
Excellent, especially with crew chatter, thanks, jp UK
Thank you John!
Nice Video Rowan like the High-Quality Feeling of this video production!
I don't think I am officially a railfan, but I enjoy watching rail-related videos that teach simething or are just awesome. Your vids are both.
Your timing in this video was remarkable. Either that or you iwn tbe railroad.
I live fairly close to a large yard and turntable. They usually do switching right near a 3 rail wide crossing. So now I have a better idea of what takes it so long. Thanks!
This shows how important the job of the conductor is.
Ah, this comment has inspired me, thank you
Love the video Rowan. This video is very educational to me. Now I know what three-step means.
Great video! Love to hear the radio talk between engineer and conductor.Keep up the good work
Thanks James, will do!
Switching and shunting are two very different things. Shunting refers to the electric signal the consist sends so that the DSPR can observe the block as occupied or not. At least in the northeast it does, idk about other areas.
In this context, "shunting" is just the British term for switching. Not sure how widely used it is in the US.
as beeble2003 said below....in many cases in Europe and other nations 'shunting' is 'switching'
Happy New Year Rowan. Great switching catch. Not only fun to watch but good for beginning model railroaders to learn how to switch cars prototypically.
getting ready to go to McDonough for railroad training! love these videos to give me an idea of the conductor job. my dad has been working for NS for 20 years
Wow Congratulations!!!
Excellent! Come on out!
We see long manifest trains flying around all over UA-cam. Great to see the cars getting picked up and delivered for a change. Interesting to see and here all the communications between the conductor and the Engineers. Nice photography and narration as per usual Rowan. Also, it's nice to see a real railroad have trouble coupling sometimes... just like my model trains. LOL
Great Video and Action. Well Done. Would appreciate and value more of these videos. Really enjoyed!!!!!
I enjoyed this railroad video. Always had a fascination with railroading since I was a little kid.
Thanks Kert!
Loved that railroad talk....
A very good closeup of a switching operation.
Thanks Cody!
Nice, love them long high refers!!!🤠😉👍 More please 👌
Great video! Love to hear the radio talk between engineer and conductor. Thanks for sharing
Funny that this was a recommended video for me, I just applied to be a conductor for NS the other day 😂
Great video and your definitely a rail fan to put that much time into it. Keep railing.
AWESOME SERVICE SWITCHING!
Nicely done Rowen! It was very informative about the life of a train crew. Of course the weather was better that day for the conductor. Lol I bet you were happy about the timing at the ending too.
Yeah, I was losing light fast due to that coupler, TGBTG
Great job of explaining switching moves and associated activities! Looking forward to more cool videos!! 😁
Thanks Kenny
Rowan,thanks for a neat,concise and important video,as you help.the neophytes see how things are done! Foamers,with knowledge are really useful,as they can call problems,before they get disastrous! And that can save lives,and limbs! It's a bit hard to see around blind curves,and someone with foresight,will be able to save things! Thank you,and Happy New Year! 🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚉🚉🚉🚉🚉🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋
HNY Robert and thank you!!
I could watch railroads switch industries all the time. Great video
Thanks Scott!!
Thanks for sharing Rowan, I love your videos so much, keep up the good work! - Kyle
Thanks Kyle, will do!
Really nice job on this, and thanks for the inspiration to add more realistic communications on our model railroad ops and videos. The editing was just right for me. I especially liked the crickets in the background - we don't have those out west here...
Awesome video! Great RS5T on that 9779 as a bonus
You timed that closing perfectly to the lights and bells!!!
;) Soli Deo Gloriam!!
I know, right! Looked like a timed video shoot from a production company. Couldn't have landed better!
A wonderful video. I really enjoyed that. Thanks for sharing.
Im actually a brakeman and switch cars and provide empty cars inside a chemical plant in Texas for Watco. Very interesting work. I love it!
That's awesome, I've heard Watco is a great company to work for, NS definitely has their own unique process but glad it makes sense!
Awesome action and great catch of the whiteface D9!
Hello from UK. Great video Rowan, I learnt some more on US Railroading, and how it operates, here we call it shunting. As always you explained it really well and made it interesting,
Thanks so much Mr. Owl glad to have you as a subscriber!
Fascinating video. Never seen anything like this before. I enjoyed it and got to look at NS engine up close. NS is a favorite of mine. Thanks for all you do.
Thank so much Kat my goal is to educate and explain!
@@RailfanRowan that was the first time I’ve watched and will definitely return. I liked everything about the way you put it all together. I certainly learned something new. Thanks! Stay safe out there and enjoy!
The play by play is nice! Thanks for this videos!
Thank you!!
THIS IS SO COOL THANKS FOR ALL THE HARD WORK AND TIME YOU PUT INTO THESE VIDEOS KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK
Very interesting. Makes it all more understandable when you see it track side.
Glad I could help! TGBTG
Some good switching action Rowan
Damn. I worked in that yars where you were the first day. Was there for quit a few years. Its fun seeing videos in places I can relate to
I really enjoy switching videos. Great catch! Do more of them please
Yessir!!
Same thing here. When the engine departs depending on which direction it's in, it blows 3 or 2 times. 3 for backing up 2 for going forward.
Love the video thank you for posting keep them coming definitely different than how Chino branchline dose Chino California I don't seem to put that thing on the back until all the switching's been done throughout the industry
Great video, great narrations. You just got a new subscriber. NS use some big power on their locals.
Great video. Great explanation of industrial switching.
Thanks!
I’m currently in my 6th week of conductor training for NS and this video definitely helps 😊
That's awesome, so glad. From one CO to another, CONGRATULATIONS!!
Great documentary and excellent narration. You should be on Radio 👍 Seriously, well done mate!
Thanks Wayne!!
Over here in the UK. We used to have pick up freights. Which at nearly every station was a little yard of 3 or 4 sidings where the train would be shunted off the mainline and in to the yard. The brake van (caboose) would be uncoupled until all train making (losing or adding trucks) would be completed. All using the train engine. In the big yards like a marshalling yard. We, like yourselves had shunting engines which made trains up. These shunting locos are now over 60 years old are STILL doing what they were built for. But, on a smaller scale as shunting is now done by the train engine.These little locos were Class 08/09 and had 350hp and quite were saved for preservation. Even though they were smaller for their size. They could pull some weight and they were used on local freight transfers. Shunting at say s cement terminal is done by the train engine and we have dedicated sidings to run the locos round. At some of our power stations the train runs round a big loop so no shunting is required. Some locos run round their train in the terminal. So this requires a bit of propelling. But, once again this once off the mainline
That's awesome thanks for the view! May the Light of Christ be with you
I love it, boxcars are my favorite
Very useful cars!
This is my day off, & I’m watching this! No way! By the way I’m an engineer/conductor on the NS.
Nice change from watching the drive by shots of trains rolling through crossings. also seems to be getting a little rare these days seeing Class 1 railroads switching out customers, mostly class 3 do the switching now.
Great catch Rowan, I see you caught NS 9779 with that amazing RS5T and NS 9770 the Whiteface dash 9. Have a nice Monday!
I just found your channel I very much enjoyed it I will subscribe and follow your channel from now on as a retired RR engineer the videos bring back some fine memories thanks so much Rowan .
Great Steven! So glad I could be that for you but hey, TO GOD BE THE GLORY
Growing up Norfolk Southern use to switch a textile mill next to my house, they would switch it 2 to 3 times a week. Now gennessee and Wyoming switch it, but only about 2 times a month, because the textile mill is still in business, but they don't produce as much as in the days of Norfolk Southern, that was in the late 80,s early 90,s.
The real railroad work, that was very interesting!
Do more switching videos. Always wonder where all the cars i see rollin by are going. Cool seeing all the different rail served industries out there. Started doing some research on the local industries near me to try to figure out what was in the cars they take and what it’s being used for. Sometime I wanna find out where all the cars are coming from and the route the cars took to get from point A to point B.
Ah, I've been waiting for a switching video! Great work! Like the narration too!
Thanks ECR!! Love this one, took forever to make lol
@@RailfanRowan You can definitely tell! Production quality is 100%!!
Wow great stuff as usual. Interesting and informative. Really loved your timing on your exit comment.. you must of had a triggering switch in your pocket. You no sooner end with "Happy Foaming" than the bells and lights come on. What a Perfect parting shot!!
I wonder which hobo left his mark at 13:23
@Flyer YT me too
Thanks for explaining the terms they use. New to rail fanning. Luv ur videos!
Thanks Kimberly! Hope you keep learning and having a blast!
Nice touch with radio traffic.
Fantastic video along with the radio transmission, really entertaining. Keep it up
Great Scanner coverage! I just got a Uniden SR30C. Going to TN with it next week. Leave it on Rail Search entire trip. Got a Mag Antenna.
That's awesome!
Awesome dude. I like the narration style bro!! This was so cool to watch and learn!!
Thanks my friend!!