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  • @OG-Productions
    @OG-Productions 11 місяців тому +16

    please pin this comment, most railroads use PTC now and TM5 is kind of useless so you can't track trains with atcs monitor or tm5 for most people unless you live on a line that isn't ptc yet

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  11 місяців тому

      Yeah this is correct, I've been meaning to say something about it

    • @truck_dude
      @truck_dude 11 місяців тому

      How do I use PTC?

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  11 місяців тому +1

      You don't, sorry

    • @OG-Productions
      @OG-Productions 11 місяців тому

      @@truck_dude idk

    • @brasen7672
      @brasen7672 9 місяців тому

      npc

  • @LeafyJolt
    @LeafyJolt Рік тому +9

    Thank you so much! CSX coal, gravel and mixed freight trains always run right next to my neighborhood ever since I was born here. Glad to see a way I can know when they’re coming! 🌟✌️

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  Рік тому +3

      Best of luck 🤞 Hope it works out

  • @allthingsnu4673
    @allthingsnu4673 3 роки тому +20

    Thank you so much! A Union Pacific train track runs right behind my house and I've wondered for years if there was a way for me to monitor the activity. This is very helpful.

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  3 роки тому +1

      Hey, for sure!

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  2 роки тому

      @Alistair Alan-A-Dale not often

  • @JBVector
    @JBVector 2 роки тому +6

    Thanks for this video! I've been looking for a way to know when trains are coming, so I can drive up to the railroad crossings when they pass through.

  • @VoyagerVentures
    @VoyagerVentures Рік тому +6

    Nice, definitely will start using this as I'm just getting into Railfanning and Trains.
    And recently just made my first railfanning video.

  • @amcaljosh
    @amcaljosh 3 роки тому +14

    have to wait until after april 8 for updates sadly to try and register. anyways thanks!

  • @KenPryor
    @KenPryor 3 роки тому +10

    Thanks for the info on this! I've used ATCS Monitor for several years now, but haven't tried TrainMon 5 yet. Unfortunately, CSX is about all I have in my area, so I was wondering about the CSX method mentioned in your video.

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  3 роки тому +2

      Look around the comments a bit ;)

  • @cmonaco2
    @cmonaco2 2 роки тому +4

    This is such great info. Thanks! I've tried monitoring traffic in my area using a scanner but it's often difficult to decipher what is being communicated. Just applied for a membership. Hope to be approved!

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  2 роки тому +1

      Best of luck!

    • @cmonaco2
      @cmonaco2 2 роки тому

      @@JJRicks, thanks! Are there any special requirements for being approved?

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  2 роки тому +3

      @@cmonaco2 Don't think so... But it's been like 5 years since I applied so. I think you just have to be a railfan

  • @railfanmaximstill7279
    @railfanmaximstill7279 2 роки тому +1

    I'm in Fremont Nebraska. It covered with the Omaha Terminal ATCS File. Columbus. Omaha and Blair Subdivisions for Union Pacific.
    And the Souix City subdivision for BNSF.

  • @SouthwestRailroadPhotography
    @SouthwestRailroadPhotography 3 роки тому +4

    Bro thank you so much!!! I really appreciate this! I got approved and I’m using it now! Thank you

  • @Nethanel773
    @Nethanel773 Рік тому

    Whoa!!! I never knew about this TM5 or ATCS! Your video appeared in my feed, glad I checked it out. I'm finding in comments that some areas may not be covered in places that converted from CTC to ITCM. Regardless, this is worth checking into. Thank you for sharing this!

  • @FilmingTrains
    @FilmingTrains 4 роки тому +3

    Thanks for sharing this video! It really makes it easier for tracking!

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  4 роки тому +1

      Absolutely, glad to help!

  • @SLITT-
    @SLITT- 4 роки тому +1

    I find that interesting how it tells you what time and what track its on.

  • @mile290productions3
    @mile290productions3 3 роки тому

    Big thanks from this southwestern ontario railfan haha. I rely on signals sounds and sometimes scheduals

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  3 роки тому

      Signals, heck yeah! By sounds do you mean scanners?

    • @andrewzhang6802
      @andrewzhang6802 3 роки тому

      @@JJRicks schelgues( i cant spell)
      basically when trains come and what time bc ik csx has these

  • @bencarter8324
    @bencarter8324 3 роки тому +2

    That intro is perfect

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  3 роки тому +1

      Ahh thank you! It's slightly shortened in editing, but otherwise legit ;)

  • @JohnSmith-pn1kq
    @JohnSmith-pn1kq 2 роки тому +1

    As railroads begin migrating their CTC systems to ITCM (COI), the loss of coverage that affects ATCSMonitor will also affect TrainMon5 as well. This is because TrainMon5 is dependent on the same technologies that ATCSMonitor uses.
    Therefore, before registering, please know that if you are registering for a TrainMon5 account because your area of interest was converted to ITCM (COI), that same territory will also not work anymore with TrainMon5.

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  2 роки тому

      Good to note; I would pin you but I already have some info there that needs to stay

    • @JohnSmith-pn1kq
      @JohnSmith-pn1kq 2 роки тому

      @@JJRicks Thank you, and understood.

  • @WillCountyRailfanProductions
    @WillCountyRailfanProductions 3 місяці тому +2

    I live right near the BNSF Chillicothe Sub and i want to convert it to TrainMon5, how do i do it?

  • @RedRiverRailfan
    @RedRiverRailfan 3 роки тому

    this is awesome! I can't wait to try this for my videos! Thanks dude!

  • @speedyorca
    @speedyorca 4 роки тому +1

    From a fellow UP Gila Sub follower, I say well done and thanks! Looking forward to more vids...

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  4 роки тому

      Thanks for dropping by, more coming soon!

  • @therailroadempire7993
    @therailroadempire7993 4 роки тому +2

    I’m gonna try this and hope it works for my line

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  11 місяців тому +1

      Cool good luck

  • @garrvideos
    @garrvideos 4 роки тому +2

    I just joined last night. Still waiting on approval. Once I get it all figured out, I definitely want some help setting it up for CSX.

  • @gunna_lmao7154
    @gunna_lmao7154 Рік тому

    Hey you live on the Gila too! Same!

  • @suprateembhattacherjee6834
    @suprateembhattacherjee6834 3 роки тому +2

    Hello, thanks for the instructional video. I am new to the area, and I am trying to learn about TranMon5, one think I am unable to figure out is that once I launch a layout, how do I spot a train?

  • @nevertoopoortotour.3033
    @nevertoopoortotour.3033 2 роки тому +1

    Great video

  • @VinnieRozzisi
    @VinnieRozzisi 4 роки тому +1

    I will be taking every bit of information!

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  4 роки тому +1

      Aha! Yea since you live by CSX sadly what I say here doesn't apply, best bet is still scanner and the secret thing I told you about in DMs ;)

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  4 роки тому +1

      But actually.... No there is a bit of CSX ATCS in michigan, I forgot! Ask some folks on railroadfan.com about it, tell them J3rsdm5 sent you and they'll get you on your way :D

  • @Dustybagels
    @Dustybagels 7 місяців тому

    Great video..I live near csx tracs

  • @scottcheatwood1638
    @scottcheatwood1638 3 роки тому

    Hello just signed up tonight going need a little help with csx and getting the app on my phone as well
    Thanks for posting this

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  3 роки тому +1

      Hi, sadly CSX is not available on trainmon5, but please do send me an email and I'll help you out joel.ricks.johnson@gmail.com. Thanks!

  • @LaneMphoto09
    @LaneMphoto09 3 роки тому

    Nice I just use they handy dandy scanner radio app it’s never let me down

  • @dancer1
    @dancer1 2 роки тому

    Really nice intro

  • @frankietherailfan2478
    @frankietherailfan2478 3 роки тому

    Perfect
    Also nice catch

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  3 роки тому

      Hey thanks so much!

  • @lamnag01
    @lamnag01 Рік тому

    Thanks for the Fragis link, very very helpful

  • @RileyRailAviationNTrucks
    @RileyRailAviationNTrucks 4 роки тому +1

    I submitted an aplication since I Havent been able to track trains. Wish me luck!

    • @westep4273
      @westep4273 4 роки тому +1

      Did they accept it im thinking about doing it and i saw this comment was a month old lol

  • @321.Trinity
    @321.Trinity 2 роки тому

    As someone who lives in the town that is know for having the most trains in my state. We have about 100-150 trains a day in my tiny town and I hear trains all night and day. But when I’m trying to get somewhere and a train is on the way I get very upset when I’m late.

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  2 роки тому

      Wow, that's a lot!

  • @SouthernRailfan
    @SouthernRailfan 2 роки тому

    I Live near Norfolk Southern in Lenoir City TN.

  • @Railfan62
    @Railfan62 Рік тому

    I live near a CSX line, Cumberland Division & keystone division.

  • @JohnBalogh
    @JohnBalogh 4 роки тому

    Very nice intro/summary. Thanks for sharing!

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  4 роки тому

      Thanks for stopping by!

  • @ctanut5328
    @ctanut5328 3 роки тому

    I just applied to the group and completed the questionnaire. Hoping to hear back from them soon.

  • @MatthewSimon4330
    @MatthewSimon4330 3 роки тому +1

    I railfan the CSX St. Louis line sub in my area too. I had no idea that you can track them. I would love to know your way to track them.

  • @tsherwood2112
    @tsherwood2112 8 місяців тому

    I live 5 mins from an NS main and 5 mins from a CSX main, and both have yards in my county. This is very confusing to find out I might need multiple apps lol

  • @TylerSimmonsW
    @TylerSimmonsW 3 роки тому +3

    Does the CSX method work in all CSX territories or just a select number of their lines?
    I'm interested in finding this out. It would be really helpful

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  3 роки тому +1

      All, as long as you know what trains pass through there

  • @andrewzhang6802
    @andrewzhang6802 3 роки тому +1

    i signed up but they have not approved my sunscripition yet

    • @idleratchet
      @idleratchet 3 роки тому

      I signed up today. I guess I’ll have to wait and see what happens.

  • @drewwilder5958
    @drewwilder5958 3 роки тому +1

    Can you tell me how to find fostoria on trainmon5? Thanks!

  • @thayersubdivisionproductio9233
    @thayersubdivisionproductio9233 3 роки тому +1

    i am having trouble regestering into tm5

  • @YourLocalRailfan
    @YourLocalRailfan Рік тому +1

    I’m railfanning right now

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  Рік тому +1

      nice

    • @YourLocalRailfan
      @YourLocalRailfan Рік тому +1

      I just made my channel and have got a lot of videos to upload, including a power move with 3 freshly painted heritage units, two of which are sister units

  • @AstroKnight118
    @AstroKnight118 9 місяців тому

    Sweet intro!

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  9 місяців тому

      Ay thank you!

  • @scottgreen9140
    @scottgreen9140 3 роки тому

    Thank you for the informative video! CSX is my nearest track, I’m interested in hearing your way of tracking them!

  • @geoffreylee5199
    @geoffreylee5199 2 роки тому

    Did not find any CP or CN in the GWN.

  • @TrainsOhio
    @TrainsOhio 2 роки тому

    Good stuff!

  • @gaming-nerds1250
    @gaming-nerds1250 2 роки тому +1

    this might not stick to the video but ive been wanting to get a scanner but no matter where i look i cant find a frequency for my area i live in scoot city Missouri i just really wanna listen to the traffic on the railroad and stuff but just cant figure it out anywhere

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  2 роки тому

      The FRA page says Scott City MO is located on the Union Pacific Chester Subdivision, with a frequency of 161.55. (not sure if that's outdated) You could also try this: m.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/31771
      I also did a bit of poking on the ATCS message board, it looks like the Chester sub has a live map layout you could use, but it hasn't been updated in four years. May or may not still work; worth checking. If it doesn't, you might be able to use a Software Defined Radio (SDR, or RTL-SDR) on a computer or Raspberry Pi to monitor the trains yourself. But that's considerably more advanced and will take a while to get the hang of. Really I'd recommend joining the ATCS monitor groups.io page and getting to know the software. Also definitely get a scanner.
      Best of luck!

  • @BTownRailfanPNW
    @BTownRailfanPNW 3 роки тому

    Could you walk me through this process for IPhone if you can? Thanks!

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  3 роки тому

      Ah, unfortunately only the web browser can be used for iphone. But it's still quite usable! Just have to sign up for TM5, that's all

  • @GevoGuy
    @GevoGuy Рік тому

    I have a CSX line but it isn’t covered by ATS and I need help with that.

  • @metromainline
    @metromainline 3 роки тому

    My layout is not covered by TrainMon5 but is covered by ATCS, it is the Metrolink Valley subdivision

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  3 роки тому

      Ah gonna have to ask the layout custodian to convert it for you, that could take a while. I wish it was easier :P

  • @HunterWilliams-le9bk
    @HunterWilliams-le9bk 5 місяців тому

    Luckily I have Canadian National, CSX and Norfolk Southern in my hometown.

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  5 місяців тому

      @@HunterWilliams-le9bk Wow!

  • @lackawannavalleyrailfan
    @lackawannavalleyrailfan 2 роки тому

    Great information, however it’s been 8 days and I haven’t been approved into the ATCS group

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  2 роки тому +1

      Sorry to hear that, I'm not in control of it unfortunately

  • @RadicalRailfanner
    @RadicalRailfanner 3 роки тому +1

    Hey JJ can u tell me how to track CSX? Thanks

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  3 роки тому +1

      Scroll around the comments a bit ;)

  • @caltrain_acefoamer907
    @caltrain_acefoamer907 2 роки тому

    I need help finding an atcs monitor for the Oakland Subdivison

  • @ThatOneRailfanYT
    @ThatOneRailfanYT 3 місяці тому

    What would I use for tracking CSX trains?

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  3 місяці тому

      @@ThatOneRailfanYT Check my comment further down

  • @northernohiorailfanningpro8899
    @northernohiorailfanningpro8899 4 роки тому

    So what’s the thing you were talking about at 2:16 for CSX? We get a ton of CSX action here in NE Ohio!
    I just submitted my request for TrainMon5 aswell.

  • @MikeSpiderson
    @MikeSpiderson 11 місяців тому

    I'm not seeing much of anything for McLennan County in Texas as far as UP and BNSF that run through there. That's my area. SoL ig.

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  11 місяців тому

      Yeah sorry, this advice is rather outdated now

    • @MikeSpiderson
      @MikeSpiderson 11 місяців тому

      @@JJRicks Right. I recently got a BC125AT setup and also recently got accepted into TM5. Oh well.

  • @felixthetrainfan4819
    @felixthetrainfan4819 3 роки тому

    Well thanks! This is really helpful!

  • @norbertdx
    @norbertdx 3 роки тому

    You should edit this video, at 02:03 you specifically say you can help convert the atcs layouts.

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  3 роки тому

      Well, I can direct people to the right place

  • @bcc2124
    @bcc2124 Рік тому +1

    CSX is my my track by my home what can I do?

  • @Longdongsilver53
    @Longdongsilver53 Рік тому

    I live near a CSX line near Portland, Maine and I would like to know when their trains M 426 and M 427 are running. I have a scanner

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  Рік тому

      Pinned comment 😁

  • @trainsportation
    @trainsportation 3 роки тому +1

    Any chance you could give me a tip on how to convert the IBH West Agreegator ATCSmonitor layout to trainmon 5? That would be extremly helpful. I didn't see it in the Trainmon5 list yet.

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  3 роки тому

      Unfortunately I can't do it anymore, but some folks on the Trainmon5 forum might be able to point you in the right direction!

    • @trainsportation
      @trainsportation 3 роки тому

      @@JJRicks No worries, I'll poke around the Trainmon5 forum. I'm pretty tech savvy, so maybe I can figure it out. Thanks!

  • @trainstracksandtrucks
    @trainstracksandtrucks 2 роки тому

    Hi. What part of the map is the train? The green dot or red dot? Or is it red line = stopped train and green line = train in motion. Thanks! Trying to tell what’s a train or not

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  2 роки тому +1

      Sure yea! Red line is showing where the train is and green line is showing where the train is cleared to go next

  • @edpeak6847
    @edpeak6847 2 роки тому

    Very interested. I live one black from CSX Cincinnati line. Help me find this.

  • @amtrakfan619
    @amtrakfan619 2 роки тому

    I tried to put another subdivision layout on train mon 5 big I need help doing it?

  • @steve219big
    @steve219big 6 місяців тому

    I live 75 yards from CSX railroad tracks. Can you help me out? Thanks.

  • @waymooreproductions074
    @waymooreproductions074 4 роки тому +2

    Hey man how do you track csx trains because csx runs through my town and I want to track them so how do I track csx

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  4 роки тому

      Send me an email @ joel.ricks.johnson@gmail.com, I'll give some details I can't give here

    • @waymooreproductions074
      @waymooreproductions074 4 роки тому

      JJRicks Studios thank you so much

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  4 роки тому

      A pleasure!

    • @Virtuflight
      @Virtuflight 4 роки тому

      @@JJRicks I would also like to know how to track CSX trains and I am now an active member!

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  4 роки тому +1

      Yea send me an email pls, thank you!

  • @therailroadempire7993
    @therailroadempire7993 4 роки тому +1

    So I live in south Lyon Michigan and i need a way to track trains that go through here. This doesn’t work. Any other segestions ?

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  4 роки тому +1

      Great news! I used to live in South Lyon so I know a ton about what options you have. :D
      1: Head on over to railroadfan.com, they're a bunch of kind and amazing folks who also live near the railroad sub you do, the CSX Plymouth Sub. It can be a little intimidating at first, but they're easy to talk to. Tell them J3 sent you. ;D They give train location updates, so I always used to check there.
      There's another railfan who lives in South Lyon right now, Vincent. His comment was the first left on this video if you want to chat or maybe meet up for railfanning stuff.
      2: Get a scanner if you don't already have one, I recommend the Uniden BC125AT and the Diamond RH77CA antenna. It will let you listen to train crews so you can hear them coming from 20 minutes away and get out to the tracks. I believe the frequency is 160.2300, but you can also ask the guys on railroadfan.com.
      3: A secret thing I can't probably talk about here but can tell you about over email, joel.ricks.johnson@gmail.com
      There's a lot to learn but it's also a lot of fun! Best of luck!

    • @therailroadempire7993
      @therailroadempire7993 4 роки тому +1

      @@JJRicks i shot you an email

    • @CharlieIsaRailfan
      @CharlieIsaRailfan 4 роки тому

      @@therailroadempire7993 Just know that D705/D706 are the best bets. idk if D708 makes it to South Lyon or not anymore

    • @therailroadempire7993
      @therailroadempire7993 4 роки тому

      @@CharlieIsaRailfan It does come through rarely. I just saw it come through with spirit of Cincinnati 2 days ago.

  • @pa.trains
    @pa.trains 3 роки тому

    imma try this for the NS Morrisville line (Trenton cutoff) because that line is right outside my house and I never get to record the trains

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  3 роки тому

      Best of luck!

    • @pa.trains
      @pa.trains 3 роки тому

      @@JJRicks thanks, also I was at urban air on Friday and I heard a rumble, around 4:40, NS 17g leaves around 4:00 or 6:00 depending...

  • @nevertoopoortotour.3033
    @nevertoopoortotour.3033 2 роки тому

    Very informative

  • @Tri-StateGuy
    @Tri-StateGuy 3 місяці тому

    how would you track cargo trains in Westchester?, i am having a hard time.

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  3 місяці тому

      @@Tri-StateGuy sorry, it depends on the railroad

  • @controllertehsparten940
    @controllertehsparten940 Рік тому

    Hey I was going to the group for membership, and it says the group is not found

  • @SouthwestRailfanProductions
    @SouthwestRailfanProductions 2 роки тому +1

    Love it

  • @lprailroad9712
    @lprailroad9712 3 роки тому

    JJ I live 100 yards from the CSX in Peachtree City on the Manchester sub. Can you tell me the good news? I will apply to Trainmon5 tonight. Thanks

  • @justanaveragedork
    @justanaveragedork Рік тому

    I noticed that the subdivision I want to monitor is in the ATCSMonitor group but not TrainMon5. Is there a way to convert the layout as you said at 1:57?

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  Рік тому +1

      There is, and you might be able to get some help converting it (probably Jeff R from RailfanAZ.com could point you in the right direction) or it's possible to do by yourself. I did the UP Gila sub back in 2018/2019. It's a hard process but the trainmon5 layout builder is pretty good. I think you also need permissions from the server hosts and layout custodian. Best of luck!

    • @justanaveragedork
      @justanaveragedork Рік тому

      Thank you so much. I appreciate all that you do!!

    • @justanaveragedork
      @justanaveragedork Рік тому

      @@JJRicks I do not have an account or member ship for Railfan AZ.
      Does Jeff R have an email address?

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  Рік тому

      @@justanaveragedork jeff@railfanaz.com might work

  • @JJRicks
    @JJRicks  3 роки тому +32

    CSX people, read here!!!
    Alright I've received like 350 emails at this point and I'm sick of copy pasting the same thing over and over, and there's no way CSX is watching now, so here's my standard CSX email:
    Hi!
    CSX has a customer website/app called ShipCSX, where you punch in the train symbol/locomotive number and it will give you an up-to-date location. It was extremely useful when I lived in Michigan, but I passed on the account to a friend there over two years ago now, so unfortunately I can't share credentials. The application process is a bit tricky since the tool is supposed to be for customers only, but it's very doable. Let's just say... it would be useful to know the names of some companies nearby that are served by CSX. They might have changed the application process since did it several years ago, but hopefully it's just as easy now.
    Best of luck!
    //Joel

  • @normanbarney1568
    @normanbarney1568 3 роки тому

    Informative video. I live on the S line in Zephyrhills, Fl which connects between Tampa, Plant City and north all the way to Baldwin through Wildwood Sub. I would like info on CSX monitoring besides my Bearcat. Thank you.

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  3 роки тому

      Pinned comment :)

  • @michaelzubal5100
    @michaelzubal5100 Рік тому

    I live close to a CSX yard. What are my options since TM5 doesn’t work for CSX?

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  Рік тому

      If the pinned comment doesn't help then, I would try a scanner

  • @MrRchcmpbll
    @MrRchcmpbll Рік тому

    I live and work near a csx and NS line thanks

  • @norcalrailfanning
    @norcalrailfanning 3 роки тому

    Thank you for this video! I need help bringing the ATCS Monitor Girvan - Redding feed into TM5. Let me know if you can help me out. Thank you!

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  3 роки тому +1

      Hi, and thanks for watching! Unfortunately I can't help out anymore, but the fine folks in the TM5 message board can. 👍 Apologies!

    • @norcalrailfanning
      @norcalrailfanning 3 роки тому

      @@JJRicks No worries, bro! Have a wonderful rest of your week.

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  3 роки тому

      You too!

  • @christopherbrown5338
    @christopherbrown5338 4 роки тому +1

    I live in Murfreesboro, TN just south east of Nashville TN. What would be the best way to track CSX traffic? Thank you!

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  4 роки тому +3

      Send me an email I'll get ya started joel.ricks.johnson@gmail.com

    • @XXXBUTLER
      @XXXBUTLER 3 роки тому

      CSX???

  • @OliversElevators
    @OliversElevators 3 роки тому +1

    Hey, would you mind helping me convert an ATCS Monitor layout to TM5? Specifically the UP Austin Subdivision.

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  3 роки тому

      Hiya! Unfortunately I can't help convert anymore (full time job) but I can point you to the tm5 groups.io, they've got some helpful folks there

    • @OliversElevators
      @OliversElevators 3 роки тому

      @@JJRicks ok, thanks.

  • @ordiebox9903
    @ordiebox9903 2 роки тому

    I always wondered how you guys stalked us.

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  2 роки тому

      Oh, hi! Yeah, we can listen to you too 👀

  • @NothingButTrains
    @NothingButTrains 11 місяців тому

    Nice.

  • @OfficialNguyenThi
    @OfficialNguyenThi 4 дні тому

    Hey JJ I got a questions I’m in the ATCS monitor groups and I have the number on the blue sign and now I got the number and in the group can you show me some tips how to find train near me

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  3 дні тому

      @@OfficialNguyenThi Sorry I wish I could, but it varies a lot by location honestly. You may have to find some railfan friends on a local website, or watch the Distant Signal videos about scanners

    • @OfficialNguyenThi
      @OfficialNguyenThi 3 дні тому

      @@JJRicks I watch the video and I have to buy the scanner and its would cost me money to track the train. I just want to track trains just like you not costing any money for free and know when the train is coming. If you can't help me it alright and I will try my best to out run the train and getting their first.

  • @dennismcgough9476
    @dennismcgough9476 Рік тому

    What tips do you have for first-time user of Trainmom5? Thank you.

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  Рік тому

      Hmm... I would say find out what your local railroad subdivision name is if you don't know it already, then see if it's on the website

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  Рік тому

      Also, if you have an Android phone, there's a mobile app available

  • @Traincraft101
    @Traincraft101 2 роки тому

    I applied to join the group a few days ago. I hear people talking about a questionnaire or something they had to fill out and submit, but I haven't gotten an email or anything from them. How long does it take them to send it?

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  2 роки тому

      Srry I haven't done it in years, no idea :/

  • @MusicCitySirens
    @MusicCitySirens 3 роки тому

    This is a great video! I live by the CSX Chattanooga Sub. I sent you an email about the CSX portion.

  • @briannorman952
    @briannorman952 3 роки тому +1

    i got approved on the first group. I set up a trainmon5 account but nothings working. How long does it take for approval from them usually? im using an iphone.

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  3 роки тому

      Not long, hang tight!

    • @briannorman952
      @briannorman952 3 роки тому

      I got into the group. The problem now is that i live halfway between Cincinnati and Dayton Ohio which is where I'm rail fanning. I'm only seeing trainmon5 working from Gest street years in Cincinnati and south. Am I missing something that covers all the north movements?

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  3 роки тому +1

      Uhhh I think your area just might not have the layout converted yet, probably best to reach out to the layout custodian (if someone left their email address on the atcs Mon version that is)

  • @BostonByRails
    @BostonByRails 3 роки тому

    What can you tell me about the CSX ATCS?

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  3 роки тому

      Scroll the comments a bit ;)

  • @Tyler-iu7pq
    @Tyler-iu7pq 9 місяців тому

    What is the other website that you mentioned in the video because that TM5 does not work on CSX

  • @angeltrader17
    @angeltrader17 2 місяці тому

    Hi, how can i track containers that arrives to ports and are moved by train into USA? i´ve tried in the website of NS and BNSF but i can´t track my containers.

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  2 місяці тому +1

      @@angeltrader17 Good question, sadly I don't know but I wish I did!

  • @LukeLovesTrains-Mr.RailYard
    @LukeLovesTrains-Mr.RailYard 4 роки тому

    Find railfan the Norfolk Southern Dayton district and I believe they atcs. So I was wondering if I can use trainmon 5 in that territory?

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  4 роки тому +1

      I see NS Lake Division, CNO&TP North Louisville District. Goes from Pig Yard to South Fork. Hopefully that's what you're looking for!

  • @koirails8680
    @koirails8680 3 роки тому

    how do you plug other layouts in?

  • @PlanesTrainsBoatsOnline
    @PlanesTrainsBoatsOnline 2 роки тому

    great video, nice work 🚂🚂🚂🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋

  • @Trainsallday
    @Trainsallday 3 роки тому

    before I sign up does this work on the Noth East corridor buy new jersey/ penn

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  3 роки тому

      If that's NS, then probably

  • @tannerwarwick2974
    @tannerwarwick2974 3 роки тому

    I live near CSX tracks. Would love to track the trains. Can you provide me with more detail?

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  3 роки тому

      Email me joel.ricks.johnson@gmail.com

  • @Amtrakfan2115
    @Amtrakfan2115 4 роки тому

    What if you already subscribed to the ATCS group

    • @JJRicks
      @JJRicks  4 роки тому

      Congrats, you've already skipped a step :P Now you can just go directly to trainmon5