Here's what I got on a railfanning outing one Saturday in July. Sometimes when you can't find anything new, it's surprising at how cool the old stuff can be.
Finally my two years of a jazz performance degree is helping me! That horn at 1:42 which you like so much is actually fouled. It's a standard tuning K5LA where the 5 bell, the highest note, is fouled and brought down about a whole step. Standard tuning for a K5LA from the lowest to highest bells is D#, F#, G#, B, D#, resulting in a very pleasant "Major 6" chord. However, when the 5 bell (the high D#) is fouled and the pitch drops a whole step, it result in a B 6(9) chord which is a slightly cooler sound which is often used in chordal, floating sections of songs to provide a little more interesting harmony to what would be a relatively bland chord. Getting even more music-theory involved, the notes that make up this fouled tuning are also the same notes that make up the pentatonic scale, which is one of the most common sets of notes in popular music. I also really love the sound of K5LA's which are fouled like that. Edit: got the timestamp wrong.
Awesome explanation Sean! I was rushing home to comment on this as a former working musician and a Musicians Institue grad, I was totally excited to hurry up and respond. No need to though. And also many thanks for the details on the equipment spec on the K5LA. I wish I had one at hom. If only to look at it every now and then :). KUDO's on the whole post, Sir! Danny should really appreciate this. Cheers!
Thanks for that explanation, Sean! I'm always fascinated to know about locomotive horn tunings. I wonder, "who decided on that chord?" What I REALLY like are the minor chords. Those seem to be disappearing, too. I guess smart people at FRA, AAR and Nathan figure this stuff out as to which is most effective. Thanks again. DH
@@distantsignal Not sure exactly who decided on the chord, but Amtrak was the one who, in conjunction with Nathan, developed the Airchime K5LA for their locomotives to give them a more "cheerful" sound when approaching and departing a station.
Former train order operator here. Lakeland Yard (YD) Tampa Northern (TN ) Winston Yard (WN), QD Tampa Union Station, Yeoman (MO), RockPORT yard, mulberry yard, Clewiston, Moore Haven, Immokalee. 1973 to Dec 1984. Good memories. BrucE Watson
I always thought those lightning bolts were just design. Now I know exactly what they mean, thanks to you! I greatly appreciate your commentary, it helps me understand the video better. Wonderful job Danny!
gotta love that Florida weather, where it can go from sunny to downpour and back to sunny in minutes with little or no warning. glad you were able to get yourself and the equipment back into the truck without getting completely soaked.
Another great presentation! This is by far the best channel on UA-cam if your interested in or learning about trains and the railroad industry! Thank you again for your hard work showing the world about trains!
I just started freaking out with glee. Danny, thank you.so much for risking your health to entertain us in this dumpster fire we all call 2020. Much respect in any day or night.
Have always liked your videos, would love to see more of downtown Lakeland if you have any. Anywhere around Lakeland would also be good. Thanks for the great videos and keep them coming.👍😀
As a Canadian railfan who travels ( sorry travalled) to Florida every year for railfanning and Sebring's 12 hour race, you Danny are the only Florida contact for railfanning during this pandemic. As you know we cannot cross the border except for emergencies and railfanning is not considered an emergency. When you are able to get out and share your experetise with us, please do as we are many who wait for the notifications ! Great job Danny.
You are the best simply put. I could watch your videos all day if I could. I have been a train fan since the days of the L&N. I'd spend summers at my aunt and uncle's house watching trains as the rolled out of Nashville to Chattanooga and points south. I remember the old F units, GP7s, U-25s, the best was the work trains that were set out for MOW. They were always doing something to the mainline. Those were the days.
Lots of familiar locations in this one! Another great video. You pointed out one of the signs behind you at the end and although it's not the one you mentioned here, I keep seeing that "LOOK OUT FOR THE CARS" sign, and want one for my garage. Between automotive enthusiasts, rail fans, and fans of the band The Cars, I imagine those signs are in high demand.
Danny being up here in New Jersey it’s great to see all the Florida rail operations,really great videos and you have such a pleasant sounding voice,thanks.
I live in northern Michigan, near the 'pinky' finger, almost no trains at all around here except maybe a tourist train once in a great while, so I gave up trying to find some 'action' on the air and mostly watch this channel on UA-cam to get my 'fix'.
Anybody giving a "thumbs down" for Danny's videos must be pretty hard to please! Another great one! A lot of "lightening bolt" power down your way, Danny!
I've never understood thumbs down on Danny's videos. Everyone I've ever seen is excellent. He is the only one i've seen that adds the voice over and radio traffic. Camera shots are outstanding... especially when he has his drone up!
@@dougferrell7066 I suppose the world would be boring if we were all the same... but, people who don't like bacon or chocolate or being out in the sun or Danny Harmon's videos do make one scratch their head...
Took a ride on Amtrak for Christmas. Impressed with elevated platform. Lots of train delays. Seems like Amtrak is shorthanded when it comes to station logistics when trains arrive.
I am enjoying very much the quality of your videos ! your edition, your comments, the sound of the trains. Thank you . Greetings from Tabasco - México. I am a rail fan, but here in Villahermosa where I live, there is not even one track of RR ! It´s a shame !
I am from Southwest Ohio. We have the CSX Toledo Sub and the NS Dayton District. We also have the New Castle District, but it is a 40 minute drive to get there. We don’t get many bulk trains or many mainline trains. I have always enjoyed seeing your videos and you are one of the people that inspired me to make a UA-cam Channel. Keep making videos. I always have information on stuff up here if you ever come and visit this area.
VERY GOOD JOB DONE DANNY FOR NOW ON I WILL WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS BECAUSE I WILL RETIRE FROM AMTRAK AFTER 26 YEARS OF SERVICE SO TRAIN IS PART OF MY LIFE SO KEEP DOING THOSE WELL DONE VIDEO
Live on the other side of the country. Washington State. Been watching for about a year. So enjoy your commentary and camera work. I learn so much of the tiny details of railroading from you and I'm sure for a 10/15 minute video it takes hours with editing and for that I thank you. Keep safe and see you out on there on the high iron, some where.
Love your videos. Anytime Im in the dumps or tired of the race I pull up a couple of Danny harmon train videos plus its kind of a nice end to a long day beore bed. Thanks for doing these and sharing your knowledge. Love the sign off at the end.
Awesome video. I been living in Tampa since 2017, and used to live next to the line that the Amtraks do their reverse maneuver near Columbus street. It's not the busiest line in the world, but they definitely use it. It's strange because since the age of 16, I always live less than a mile from some sort of trackage. My parents house is two houses away from the CSX New Castle sub. When I lived in Pittsburgh, I was right off the Conemaugh line. Then I moved and was under a mile from the Union Railroad crossover. And now this line in Tampa. I don't plan it that way, but I'm always close to a train track.
Great job as always Danny and thanks for the continuing education of Central Florida Railroading and CSX. Definitely a wide variety of trains, including Amtrak and a local with a long hood lead forward, always makes me smile, like seeing a mid-train DPU for some reason. Bonus drone footage, amazing. Can't wait till the next one, keep up the great work.
Got a chance to see a refurbished SD90MAC (now an SD70ACU) on Canadian Pacific; I've never seen such a clean paint job on CP Rail in Wisconsin - most of the time, they tend towards the dirtier side of things. Also caught a low-numbered BNSF locomotive and I briefly wondered if CSX had misplaced an engine in La Crosse at the big yard, hah. Nice work, Danny! Always a pleasure to hear your voice.
Awww, thank you for sharing. I get a kick out of seeing something on the internet about my old home state and particularly Polk County. Great video as always!
This was a great one, Danny. A little Amtrak, some freight, a nice intro about the old school signal, some drone footage, and as always, your excellent narration. You are the best!
Danny does a GREAT JOB! And he is one of the best!
He is the best
Yes this channel's definitely one of the best
Finally my two years of a jazz performance degree is helping me! That horn at 1:42 which you like so much is actually fouled. It's a standard tuning K5LA where the 5 bell, the highest note, is fouled and brought down about a whole step. Standard tuning for a K5LA from the lowest to highest bells is D#, F#, G#, B, D#, resulting in a very pleasant "Major 6" chord. However, when the 5 bell (the high D#) is fouled and the pitch drops a whole step, it result in a B 6(9) chord which is a slightly cooler sound which is often used in chordal, floating sections of songs to provide a little more interesting harmony to what would be a relatively bland chord.
Getting even more music-theory involved, the notes that make up this fouled tuning are also the same notes that make up the pentatonic scale, which is one of the most common sets of notes in popular music.
I also really love the sound of K5LA's which are fouled like that.
Edit: got the timestamp wrong.
Awesome explanation Sean! I was rushing home to comment on this as a former working musician and a Musicians Institue grad, I was totally excited to hurry up and respond. No need to though. And also many thanks for the details on the equipment spec on the K5LA. I wish I had one at hom. If only to look at it every now and then :). KUDO's on the whole post, Sir! Danny should really appreciate this. Cheers!
Thanks for that explanation, Sean! I'm always fascinated to know about locomotive horn tunings. I wonder, "who decided on that chord?" What I REALLY like are the minor chords. Those seem to be disappearing, too. I guess smart people at FRA, AAR and Nathan figure this stuff out as to which is most effective. Thanks again. DH
Curious, I'm hearing C Major, 2d inversion (G, C (root), E. 1:42
@@distantsignal Not sure exactly who decided on the chord, but Amtrak was the one who, in conjunction with Nathan, developed the Airchime K5LA for their locomotives to give them a more "cheerful" sound when approaching and departing a station.
The local at 2:42 also has a K5LA, but is the newer cast and sounds uglier for some reason.
The minute people got the notification:
EVERYBODY RUN TO YOUR DEVICE!
It's a Madhouse!
The Railroad Crossing Channel Yeah
Just this morning I was wondering, "Gee, we haven't heard from Danny lately. Getting to be about that time."
Former train order operator here. Lakeland Yard (YD) Tampa Northern (TN ) Winston Yard (WN), QD Tampa Union Station, Yeoman (MO), RockPORT yard,
mulberry yard, Clewiston, Moore Haven, Immokalee. 1973 to Dec 1984. Good memories. BrucE Watson
DH, I actually like it when you're able to capture footage of Amtrak trains.
I always thought those lightning bolts were just design. Now I know exactly what they mean, thanks to you! I greatly appreciate your commentary, it helps me understand the video better. Wonderful job Danny!
12time12 no I don’t, but I’m sure someone else does around here..
gotta love that Florida weather, where it can go from sunny to downpour and back to sunny in minutes with little or no warning. glad you were able to get yourself and the equipment back into the truck without getting completely soaked.
STUPENDOUS JOB DANNY!!!!!! LONG TIME SUBSCRIBER... ALWAYS WILL BE. KEEP UP THE FANTASTIC WORK!! STAY SAFE!!!!!
no one will ever be as good as Danny
If you need to know something about trains or anything about the railroad, this is the man. Thanks Danny!
Danny Harmon should win an awards. His videos are the best.😄👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Another great presentation! This is by far the best channel on UA-cam if your interested in or learning about trains and the railroad industry! Thank you again for your hard work showing the world about trains!
I'am a french railroad man now retired and I follow your videos; very nice job!
Bonjour de France!
I'm a little late to the table on some of these videos but man, I'm addicted! This guy is the best.
I just started freaking out with glee. Danny, thank you.so much for risking your health to entertain us in this dumpster fire we all call 2020. Much respect in any day or night.
Um, he's not reallly risking his health. He's outside and not around people.
I would think, to anyone with any logic, the chances of risking one's health out in the countryside watching trains was absolutely *zero*
And there's not really a risk at all. Don't buy in to the hyperbole hysteria.
@@jovetj - oh please don't tell us it's a hoax ... 🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️
What better way to relieve quarantine than sitting back & watching the latest work from Distant Signal's Danny Harmon.
Have always liked your videos, would love to see more of downtown Lakeland if you have any. Anywhere around Lakeland would also be good. Thanks for the great videos and keep them coming.👍😀
A classic video. 🎥💯✔
As a Canadian railfan who travels ( sorry travalled) to Florida every year for railfanning and Sebring's 12 hour race, you Danny are the only Florida contact for railfanning during this pandemic. As you know we cannot cross the border except for emergencies and railfanning is not considered an emergency. When you are able to get out and share your experetise with us, please do as we are many who wait for the notifications ! Great job Danny.
You are the best simply put. I could watch your videos all day if I could. I have been a train fan since the days of the L&N. I'd spend summers at my aunt and uncle's house watching trains as the rolled out of Nashville to Chattanooga and points south. I remember the old F units, GP7s, U-25s, the best was the work trains that were set out for MOW. They were always doing something to the mainline. Those were the days.
I have learned so much this year about the railroads thanks Danny
Glad I could help, Randy
Just spent a week in FL from OH. Thanks for keeping the state open.
Thank you for visiting. I think every state could stay open if everyone just took the precautions.
Love your videis as an old Southern Railway employee. (1959-1973, then IC from 1973 to retirement
Lots of familiar locations in this one! Another great video. You pointed out one of the signs behind you at the end and although it's not the one you mentioned here, I keep seeing that "LOOK OUT FOR THE CARS" sign, and want one for my garage. Between automotive enthusiasts, rail fans, and fans of the band The Cars, I imagine those signs are in high demand.
Thanks Danny, great video.
First timer. Enjoyed your presentation...professional, informative and clear.
Your narration is SUPERB!!! BRAVO!!!!!!!!
Thank you kindly!
Glad to see some old style searchlight signals. I didn't realise that there were any really left.
That's a marvellous aerial view of the yard. Looks just like a model layout. Seems to be laid out on a rather sharp curve.
Glad you sent us another video, Danny, and you did not get wet with those Florida rain storms. Thanks for another video!
I was just getting ready to write you and ask for a new video. Great job as always please keep the coming.
Thank you for the videos Danny. As a healthcare worker that is now on covid house arrest this time around, they're a nice surprise. Stay safe.
Danny being up here in New Jersey it’s great to see all the Florida rail operations,really great videos and you have such a pleasant sounding voice,thanks.
I live in northern Michigan, near the 'pinky' finger, almost no trains at all around here except maybe a tourist train once in a great while, so I gave up trying to find some 'action' on the air and mostly watch this channel on UA-cam to get my 'fix'.
I used to go railfanning in Northeast Jersey
@@Mikey82688 where in Jersey
Anybody giving a "thumbs down" for Danny's videos must be pretty hard to please! Another great one! A lot of "lightening bolt" power down your way, Danny!
I've never understood thumbs down on Danny's videos. Everyone I've ever seen is excellent. He is the only one i've seen that adds the voice over and radio traffic. Camera shots are outstanding... especially when he has his drone up!
@@dougferrell7066 I suppose the world would be boring if we were all the same... but, people who don't like bacon or chocolate or being out in the sun or Danny Harmon's videos do make one scratch their head...
Another great job. Every time you post a new video it's like opening a Christmas package. You never disappoint!
We always love watching your videos Danny. Thank you
Drop everything!!! Danny Harmon has posted!! Another excellent video from the master of the rails... Australia says hello..
Enjoy every one of your videos, you teach model railroaders how railroads work
Glad to see you back Danny. Enjoy your videos so much. Thanks!
I knew he had to do tv or radio. His voice is made for it and his videos are so well done. Radio and tv since 1978. Thank you sir
Took a ride on Amtrak for Christmas. Impressed with elevated platform. Lots of train delays. Seems like Amtrak is shorthanded when it comes to station logistics when trains arrive.
Another great video, Danny. Every one is informative and a pleasure to watch.
Your voice is so soothing, rich and professional! Plus, you so very much about the train industry!!! Wow!
Thanks for those kind words.
I am enjoying very much the quality of your videos ! your edition, your comments, the sound of the trains. Thank you . Greetings from Tabasco - México.
I am a rail fan, but here in Villahermosa where I live, there is not even one track of RR ! It´s a shame !
I can watch your videos all day!
Keep 'em coming! I always wondered what the lightning bolts indicated. Thanks. The day you don't learn something is a wasted day!
Danny, CSX 84 has a Nathan K5LA and is tuned to a B Major 6th chord: D#, F#, G#, B, D#. It's also my favorite horn, and that one sounds perfect
Another extremely entertaining and educational film. Thanks Danny.
I am from Southwest Ohio. We have the CSX Toledo Sub and the NS Dayton District. We also have the New Castle District, but it is a 40 minute drive to get there. We don’t get many bulk trains or many mainline trains. I have always enjoyed seeing your videos and you are one of the people that inspired me to make a UA-cam Channel. Keep making videos. I always have information on stuff up here if you ever come and visit this area.
Thank you for clarifying the lighting bolts. I always wondered why and what it meant. Knowledge gained
VERY GOOD JOB DONE DANNY FOR NOW ON I WILL WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS BECAUSE I WILL RETIRE FROM AMTRAK AFTER 26 YEARS OF SERVICE SO TRAIN IS PART OF MY LIFE SO KEEP DOING THOSE WELL DONE VIDEO
Live on the other side of the country. Washington State. Been watching for about a year. So enjoy your commentary and camera work. I learn so much of the tiny details of railroading from you and I'm sure for a 10/15 minute video it takes hours with editing and for that I thank you. Keep safe and see you out on there on the high iron, some where.
Love the maps, made more understandable. Great work Danny.
Love it, great job as always Danny!
Love these videos Danny! and with every one I learn things.
Always great videos. Thanks DH!
I'm from Texas but spent alot of time in the Tampa area. I love your videos and really enjoy railfanning in FL. Keep them coming.
I always look forward too your videos. They're already great.
Love your videos. Anytime Im in the dumps or tired of the race I pull up a couple of Danny harmon train videos plus its kind of a nice end to a long day beore bed. Thanks for doing these and sharing your knowledge. Love the sign off at the end.
Thumbs up as always! 😊✔
Yep
yep,me too!
Great job as always Danny. Love the great information.
Loved this video Danny! Probably one of my favorite of your videos
Excellent! As always, educational and well presented in every way. I eagerly await every video. Keep up the great work Danny and stay well.
Love your videos, keep up the good work!
Thank you so much for all your videos!!!! Very entertaining and educational!!!!!
As always great informative well produced videos thanx
Awesome video. I been living in Tampa since 2017, and used to live next to the line that the Amtraks do their reverse maneuver near Columbus street. It's not the busiest line in the world, but they definitely use it. It's strange because since the age of 16, I always live less than a mile from some sort of trackage. My parents house is two houses away from the CSX New Castle sub. When I lived in Pittsburgh, I was right off the Conemaugh line. Then I moved and was under a mile from the Union Railroad crossover. And now this line in Tampa. I don't plan it that way, but I'm always close to a train track.
You’re videos always make my day that much brighter. Thank you for your excellent videos. I’ve enjoyed them over the years.
Thank you Danny for the railfanning content!!!
I love these videos and I understand everything because I work around the railroad
Dan speaks very well,and has a voice for narration.
Great job as always Danny and thanks for the continuing education of Central Florida Railroading and CSX. Definitely a wide variety of trains, including Amtrak and a local with a long hood lead forward, always makes me smile, like seeing a mid-train DPU for some reason. Bonus drone footage, amazing. Can't wait till the next one, keep up the great work.
Thanx Danny! You help us shut-ins stay sane. Take care.
Thanks Danny. Love it
Love your videos! Keep them up!
Another awesome video Danny! Thank you!
Excellent as always Danny!
good day viewing. As always, thanks for sharing.
Well done video ! Greetings from Germany ! KEEP ON RAILROADING !
Great to see the quality running strong! Great video, Danny! Can't wait for the next one!
Thanks Danny, nothing better than a good pick me upper from you. I'm near the old Seaboard Coastline in Suffolk va.
Another summer day in Florida, thanks to you, Danny :)
Danny iam from New YORK and really enjoy all of your videos,thanks!
Love the work Danny!
Only UA-cam channel that I drop everything when I get a new video notification! Keep up the outstanding work!
Got a chance to see a refurbished SD90MAC (now an SD70ACU) on Canadian Pacific; I've never seen such a clean paint job on CP Rail in Wisconsin - most of the time, they tend towards the dirtier side of things. Also caught a low-numbered BNSF locomotive and I briefly wondered if CSX had misplaced an engine in La Crosse at the big yard, hah. Nice work, Danny! Always a pleasure to hear your voice.
Thanks for videos danny they are all really good
We can always rely on Danny for great vids and info! Thanks for the excellent work that you do Danny. It was your videos that got me into railfanning.
Thanks for enduring the good ole Florida heat to bring us some enjoyment Danny
Another brilliant video really enjoyable, keep them coming.
Great video and narration. Thanks
I could watch this all day!
Thanks!
Always love the videos. Long time subscriber!
I’d love to see some rotary dumping!
👍👍👍 Awsome video Thank you for sharing because I LOVE THOSE TRAINS!!
Awww, thank you for sharing. I get a kick out of seeing something on the internet about my old home state and particularly Polk County. Great video as always!
Another wonderful, perfectly done and thoroughly entertaining video! Bar None. Hats off to you sir! Bob
I hope your videos never end also I've been watching since 2018 thank you for the video
Thank you Danny! I needed that!
Love the mix of trains and driving around showing your neck of the woods. Our nation is so diverse. 🥰
This was a great one, Danny. A little Amtrak, some freight, a nice intro about the old school signal, some drone footage, and as always, your excellent narration. You are the best!