It's amazing how you have two major rail companies in one city. So many rail yards. My question is were they able to move all the trains out of the area during the hurricane?
In Atlanta, it's CSX and NS; in Macon, NS is the only class I railroad. Macon was not evacuated. I would rather think it was quite congested, because they possibly brought engines and rolling stock up from Jacksonville and and Savannah to keep them safe here. But this visit to Macon was almost a week before the hurricane passed by FL's and GA's coast line.
I haven't seen a B unit (let alone 2) in over 20 years. Last time was as a child in Berea, OH @ the Bagley Rd. crossing (Conrail at the time, now CSX)....
Thanks! No, never. I don't trespass. The only thing I heard from railroad police was "be careful, trains are dangerous". Well, they should better tell this to careless car drivers who go around closed crossing gates.
I wouldn't mind either especially watching the hump. there is downtown South Bend where the CN meets the NS on a cross over from their line to NS and back
first the intro of all video's is spot on(just right),the camera must be top line one, use of panning and zooming exellent, radio chatter is a rare bonus. Makes the video come to life in my opinion(no bullshit)
Well I really appreciate it. I perfectly understand your points because that's precisely how I think a train video should be created. There have been changes in the 2017 videos (I always need to change something, otherwise it would get boring for myself) but I hope you like them as well!
I guess, you mean the slugs. They are basically locomotives without a cab to control them (they are controlled from the lead engine, which itself is often controlled remotely by the engineer). The purpose of slugs is to provide additional power in yards, since the trains have become longer and heavier and shoving around larger train sections cannot be performed by small yard engines anymore.
Haha, I would have loved to be in the yard. No, this is all filmed from the outside. It's just that the camera has a good zoom, allowing for getting this footage.
I GUESS THEYDO HAVE SOME HEAVY WORK THERE IS ONE LOCOMOTIVE WITH TWO SLUGS. YOU KNOW WHAT A SLUG IS. I WONT TAKE IT FOR GRANTED THAT YOU DO. IT IS A FLAT CAR WITH A STEEL BOX ON TOP AND THIS FLAT CAR HAS FOUR TRACTION MOTORS ON IT. THEY JUST HUMP ONTO IT AND PLUG IT INTO THE LOCOMOTIVE AND CONNECT THE AIR AND THIS GIVES FOUR MORE TRACTION MOTORS. ONTO THE LOCOMOTIVE FOR SWITCHING PURPOSES IN THE YARD.
If the property near a track is apparently owned by the railroad, it's not the distance to the track that matters. Unfortunately, often signs or fences are lacking, so one sometimes simply doesn't know if one trespasses. Track and trackbed are obviously railroad property. Otherwise it's more a question of safety. The FRA recommends to stay at least 10 feet away from the track.
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cool video! always nice to see local/yard work.nice catch of the CP units! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you! The CPs are the same units as in part 1, but on a different train.
great video - I love these long videos - thank you! looks like a fun trip.
Thanks a lot. You're absolutely right. Railfanning trips are always great fun as long as trains show up. Wish I had more time for such excursions...
sweet SD60E's, GP38-2 high hood, GP40-2's, SD70's, SD40-2's EMD's and GE's nice. sweet catch of RJ Corman loco. awesome catches. cool NS, UP & CP's nice.
Thanks! The GP38-2 with high hood was the star of the day lol
mbmars01 your welcome. the GP38-2 high hood i agree with you 100%
Cool video of the railroad yard
Thanks! I really like watching rail yards. There's always something going on.
Very nice video with great catches!
Thank you!
What a wonderful video!
Cool, I'm glad you like it!!
It's amazing how you have two major rail companies in one city. So many rail yards. My question is were they able to move all the trains out of the area during the hurricane?
In Atlanta, it's CSX and NS; in Macon, NS is the only class I railroad. Macon was not evacuated. I would rather think it was quite congested, because they possibly brought engines and rolling stock up from Jacksonville and and Savannah to keep them safe here. But this visit to Macon was almost a week before the hurricane passed by FL's and GA's coast line.
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Great video! Shame not to see the various yard operations on the hump yard.
Thanks! I agree, that would be too cool to watch the cars going over the hump
I haven't seen a B unit (let alone 2) in over 20 years. Last time was as a child in Berea, OH @ the Bagley Rd. crossing (Conrail at the time, now CSX)....
let alone a high hood loco...
Haha, good stuff, dug out if needed.
Best rail fan in eastern USA in my books
Lol, thanks ;)
no problem
What happened to the squirrel around 39:45? You cut just as it appeared he was going to try and cross.
Haha, he did safely cross and survived as far as I can tell.
Awesome video very nice keep up the good work 😊😊
Thanks! I'll try!
39:00-39:50 the squirrel was really thinking about it and trying to tempt it did he cross or not?
Haha, he actually did cross the track right in front of the train, but he did it skillfully and survived as far as I could see it.
great video bro
Thanks so much!
Ya me gusta, con la imàgen "negativa" , el Notch 8 de la 6933 y ¡ con energìa acumulada ! - Slugs _ : Muy bue video., muchas gracias.
Thank you!
True, train yards never sleep good video
Thanks!
no brakes ? 33:06
Love it. Do you ever have any issues with them trying to run you off.
Thanks! No, never. I don't trespass. The only thing I heard from railroad police was "be careful, trains are dangerous". Well, they should better tell this to careless car drivers who go around closed crossing gates.
planning anytime in the near/far future a Indiana trip to the Elkhart,In Yard?
That would be an awesome adventure - even better if I could be given access to its interior :)
I wouldn't mind either especially watching the hump. there is downtown South Bend where the CN meets the NS on a cross over from their line to NS and back
What's the daily average of trains there?
25-50 but depends on the day
Cool, that's a good rate.
Nice video!
Thanks!
great video
Thanks!
what model is train 5122
GP38-2 Highnose
i may be the only person that has like 3-4 playlist full of your videos
Many thanks, very much appreciated 😊😊😊
mbmars01 you welcome
definitely enjoyed! Thank you. Did the squirrel OK?
Thanks! Yep, the squirrel survived as far as I can tell.
best video i have seen
Wow, this puts the bar at a very high level. I'm very happy you like the video this much.
first the intro of all video's is spot on(just right),the camera must be top line one, use of panning and zooming exellent, radio chatter is a rare bonus. Makes the video come to life in my opinion(no bullshit)
Well I really appreciate it. I perfectly understand your points because that's precisely how I think a train video should be created. There have been changes in the 2017 videos (I always need to change something, otherwise it would get boring for myself) but I hope you like them as well!
What are those smaller units at 4:50? How do they work?
I guess, you mean the slugs. They are basically locomotives without a cab to control them (they are controlled from the lead engine, which itself is often controlled remotely by the engineer). The purpose of slugs is to provide additional power in yards, since the trains have become longer and heavier and shoving around larger train sections cannot be performed by small yard engines anymore.
My favorite video
Cool.
Was NS ok with you being in the yard?
Haha, I would have loved to be in the yard. No, this is all filmed from the outside. It's just that the camera has a good zoom, allowing for getting this footage.
I GUESS THEYDO HAVE SOME HEAVY WORK THERE IS ONE LOCOMOTIVE WITH TWO SLUGS. YOU KNOW WHAT A SLUG IS. I WONT TAKE IT FOR GRANTED THAT YOU DO. IT IS A FLAT CAR WITH A STEEL BOX ON TOP AND THIS FLAT CAR HAS FOUR TRACTION MOTORS ON IT. THEY JUST HUMP ONTO IT AND PLUG IT INTO THE LOCOMOTIVE AND CONNECT THE AIR AND THIS GIVES FOUR MORE TRACTION MOTORS. ONTO THE LOCOMOTIVE FOR SWITCHING PURPOSES IN THE YARD.
That's the only thing I'm afraid on how far back Is considered trespassing
If the property near a track is apparently owned by the railroad, it's not the distance to the track that matters. Unfortunately, often signs or fences are lacking, so one sometimes simply doesn't know if one trespasses. Track and trackbed are obviously railroad property. Otherwise it's more a question of safety. The FRA recommends to stay at least 10 feet away from the track.
Nice video, but less radio and more engines would be great.
Thanks! Well, most people including me like the chatter, but it's just a matter of taste, I guess.
A mother and two daughter, slugs, way cool,
Lol, absolutely.
NS 6560 SD60 NS 6933 SD60E 6/13