Sinkhole On The Main Line

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  • @TheVideoSteve
    @TheVideoSteve 5 місяців тому +53

    The difference between this railroad channel and all the other railroad ch's is: Danny always gives you detailed information on each video. I enjoy listening to his 'Professional' narration and Editing. Thanks for great videos Danny

    • @STL-Railfan
      @STL-Railfan 5 місяців тому +6

      @@TheVideoSteve his many years working at a TV station really helps! I believe he still does voice-overs for a Tampa TV station.

    • @Chainsaw-ASMR
      @Chainsaw-ASMR 5 місяців тому +1

      @@STL-RailfanWait, the narrator really worked for a TV station? I was just thinking that he sounds like someone from my local PBS station. 😅

    • @kianwoods4275
      @kianwoods4275 5 місяців тому

      And also restaurant recommendations

    • @jackgreen412
      @jackgreen412 5 місяців тому

      I've seen none better.

    • @DavidA.-bv8xy
      @DavidA.-bv8xy 4 місяці тому

      Yes. I proficiently agree!😊

  • @PixelHaunts
    @PixelHaunts 5 місяців тому +11

    It’s another great day when Danny uploads!

  • @ramongoodwin8667
    @ramongoodwin8667 5 місяців тому +6

    Ive learned sooo much over the years from your videos. It has greatly enriched my love of the railroad and being a railfan. Thank you for your content!!

  • @josephalexander3884
    @josephalexander3884 5 місяців тому +9

    I appreciate the fact that you easily admit your mistakes,but your dialogue is refreshing. I appreciate that you feature local restaurants. Thank you for your excellent service.

  • @claytonbrown7100
    @claytonbrown7100 4 місяці тому +8

    Unequivocally the best voice-over and script of any UA-cam channel.

  • @Shooter12point7
    @Shooter12point7 5 місяців тому +8

    This channel is better than anything I ever saw on TV about trains, back when I used to watch TV. If I had a magic wand, I would just make versions of this channel for each of my interests with this same narrator, format, and production quality.

    • @distantsignal
      @distantsignal  5 місяців тому +2

      That's a very nice compliment. Thanks!

    • @Shooter12point7
      @Shooter12point7 5 місяців тому

      @@distantsignal You're welcome, and I hope you can keep this channel going for a long time to come.

  • @tylerotto9294
    @tylerotto9294 5 місяців тому +10

    Literally the best part of the end of my work day. Put in 14-15 hour days come home see the wife and kids have supper and watch a Danny video. Absolutely love it.

  • @Crazcosmopwnu
    @Crazcosmopwnu 5 місяців тому +6

    Your voice always reminds me of the narrator from the Lionel Train Town video game and brings back memories of me playing that on my grandparents' computer when I was younger. You have the perfect voice for talking about trains!

  • @AmtrakTBL
    @AmtrakTBL 5 місяців тому +9

    Wow never heard a restriction given for a possible sink hole before. That’s wild! Great video Danny.

  • @johnchambers8528
    @johnchambers8528 5 місяців тому +3

    Thanks for another interesting video. It was really Interesting to see them investigate the possible sink hole on the crossing. With all that rain you cannot be too careful. You would not want to derail such a big long train.

  • @dalecomer5951
    @dalecomer5951 5 місяців тому +21

    Now we know. When the going gets tough, Danny gets lunch.

  • @RollinIsbell
    @RollinIsbell 5 місяців тому +3

    Good to hear that Debby didn't cause too much stress for you. Thanks for sharing your day trip with us.

  • @arshooter1
    @arshooter1 12 днів тому +2

    My son has just been hired by CSX as a Locomotive Electrician, he is thrilled and as a Rail fan I am excited to. Enjoyed the video. Take care.

  • @willardlocks
    @willardlocks 5 місяців тому +4

    Mr. Danny, I love your videos and knowledge of the rails.

  • @mikecoughlin3910
    @mikecoughlin3910 5 місяців тому +2

    Thank you so much for all your videos! As a blind guy I really appreciate the descriptiveness

  • @BERT.MCCR6
    @BERT.MCCR6 5 місяців тому +4

    Currently riding the Empire Builder and I’m glad I can get data to watch another great video! Love the videos as always Danny!

  • @rogertemple7193
    @rogertemple7193 5 місяців тому +3

    This is another great video showing trains and the sinkhole on the tracks but I also enjoyed seeing Darrell's Diner as well thanks.
    🇺🇲🚂🚃🚃🇺🇲

  • @matthewscott5977
    @matthewscott5977 5 місяців тому +8

    If you see Walt again tell him M.D. Scott said hi. I worked with him as a conductor, yardmaster, and engineer for many years up until he retired. As an engineer, if i was paired with him i never had to worry about anything. He definitely knew his stuff.

  • @tropicalties3806
    @tropicalties3806 5 місяців тому +3

    It's great meeting you Danny. Pretty cool to be in a video, thank you!
    Don't forget about the Plant City selfies 🤪

  • @arshooter1
    @arshooter1 5 місяців тому +3

    I love your radios, the Motorola has been changed out to what appears to be a Kenwood, love the display. As always love your videos and comments. Glad you made it through the storm.

  • @michaelgardinersr9686
    @michaelgardinersr9686 5 місяців тому +3

    glad you came through Debbie ok, we got over 16" plus another 2 two days later. Had 3 pumps going so ok, Great looking eats, remember when I was young $20 would buy lunch for a week, what a change , thanks again fun to watch your work

  • @JimE6243
    @JimE6243 5 місяців тому +2

    When I saw "Polk County" flash on the screen I immediately thought of my favorite sheriff Grady Judd. I'm in Tennessee but I sure wish we had more like him.
    Thanks for the RR memories Danny. JimE

  • @beeble2003
    @beeble2003 5 місяців тому +5

    The 4-bay ADM hoppers at 8:20 are likely carrying dried distiller's grain (DDG), which is what's left after corn has been fermented to make ethanol. If loaded, they're likely being hauled from an ethanol plant to a cattle feed supplier, as DDG is high in protein. That size hopper is also used to haul things like barley and soy beans. Actually, having confidently asserted DDG, now I'm not so sure. The rough condition of the car sides on ADMX 64194 is typical of DDG use -- despite the name "dried", they can be quite moist and can freeze in the car in winter. Conversely, the black staining down the sides of the following car is typical of soy bean loading -- I think it's from load spillage on the roof that rots and runs down the side of the car. (Yum!)

  • @rogerberry4088
    @rogerberry4088 4 місяці тому +7

    I don't know what is better in the these videos. The video or the narration or the food. Always informative and I love to watch these videos. Not to mention the food he eats. Love the small restaurants where ever my wife and myself go. We hunt them out. Keep up the good work. Thanks

  • @LasVegas68
    @LasVegas68 5 місяців тому +4

    Danny, you are a smooth talking Railroad guru, sir!
    I love your videos!!!

  • @ebf82234
    @ebf82234 5 місяців тому +3

    Excellent, excellent video, Danny. Over here in Davenport / Haines City, I follow daily manifest M457, daily local L772, and the occasional northbound / southbound coal units to / from Orlando. Hearing the familiar "JA" Dispatcher voice (his name is Brian) @5:31 and @6:40 was really cool...he's one of CSX's best, keeps me well-informed of A-Line activity, and does a fantastic job of orchestrating moves on the single-track line through here. Thanks for a great presentation...👌👍👍

  • @quintinthemississippirailfan
    @quintinthemississippirailfan 5 місяців тому +4

    Amazing video of CSX and Amtrak Danny

  • @ronw59
    @ronw59 5 місяців тому +2

    As always, thank you Danny. This Canuck always looks forward to another of your top notch, entertaining & informative videos. Good to know Debby did you no real harm. Stay safe.

  • @JazmoHits
    @JazmoHits 5 місяців тому +4

    the production, professionalism, and storytelling only gets better and better, im always impressed! so glad i subbed to you

  • @PCBill0622
    @PCBill0622 5 місяців тому +3

    As always your videos are special. I’ve personally been stuck on Old Tampa at Winston with the same train (M453) on a different day. I love those “pacman” hoppers. Glad you’re on high ground/many in Sarasota and Manatee Counties were not.

  • @niobraraterminalrailroad2709
    @niobraraterminalrailroad2709 5 місяців тому +1

    When Danny posts a video everything stops and I gotta watch! Another great video Danny! Glad to hear you didn’t have any damage.

  • @nicholasglisonn836
    @nicholasglisonn836 4 місяці тому +4

    Dade City to Bushnell evokes nostalgia for me. As child the S line in those parts meant rides to Sarasota on The Silver Meteor. An uncle, Sammy Cruthers, used to switch the train at Wildwood. If we drove, US 301 paralleled the tracks much of the way. Dad would pull off the highway if we saw a train so we could watch it pass.

  • @margiecooper6045
    @margiecooper6045 5 місяців тому +4

    Your videos are always good ones. I watch for them. Thank you!

  • @CowpoteAdventures
    @CowpoteAdventures 5 місяців тому +4

    great day for a danny video well done sir

  • @Nasty-Canasta
    @Nasty-Canasta 5 місяців тому +2

    Ive been getting into amateur photography recently. I love planespotting but i also dabble in railfanning too. I was out Saturday seeing what i could catch and ran across another railfan. We got to talking and i mentioned how i was a subscriber to your channel and it turns out they are as well. You've got fans everywhere, but definitely two from North Carolina

    • @distantsignal
      @distantsignal  5 місяців тому +1

      Wow! That's great. Please say to all your railfan friends up there. I love NC.

  • @Gods33Acres
    @Gods33Acres 5 місяців тому +3

    Just yesterday I checked my subscriptions to see if I had missed another informative and fun video from Danny. Nope. I had not. Imagine my delight when my notifications today alerted me to what I had been anticipating.
    Hope all is well Danny. Stay safe. Thanks for your content.
    Scot... a railfan from eastern Iowa.

  • @christopherstyle878
    @christopherstyle878 5 місяців тому +3

    Railfanning 101: when lack of trains, find good food! 👍 thanks Danny, always a great video with fun commentary, 😎

  • @stephenrickjr.7519
    @stephenrickjr.7519 5 місяців тому +2

    Glad to hear you and yours are ok. I always look forward to your videos. Thanks again.

  • @jerryferguson5461
    @jerryferguson5461 5 місяців тому +3

    As an aside, the electronic bell seen at the sinkhole segment at 9:00 minutes atop the crossbuck pole replaces, at many grade crossings, the mechanical bell and ringer of earlier days. The electronic bell is licensed for railroad use as a result of a patent which provided for the solid state recording ability of the patent holder's invention, recording audio onto an integrated circuit or chip. I traded his son for the actual railroad crossing bell used for the solid state recording. His son was using the bell as notification of accuracy while using a .22 rifle. This is a true story. The inventor's name is I.D. Sarrell. He passed several years ago. I have one of his banjos.
    12:05 shows a mechanical bell atop the crossbuck pole for contrast.

  • @philippummer8130
    @philippummer8130 4 місяці тому +4

    This is the 1ST video of yours I've seen. I like the content so far and I appreciate your calm and clear voice.

  • @tzadik36
    @tzadik36 5 місяців тому +3

    Thank you for this video!
    A delight every time to hear your narration and see your videography.
    Glad the "sinkhole" did not turn out to be as bad as was feared. And of course you made me hungry again.
    And a few nice trains. One has to have acquaintance with these machines from childhood to have the liking for them.

  • @JrSmith-mp6tg
    @JrSmith-mp6tg 5 місяців тому +4

    Thanks for another great video Danny.

  • @AllenWorshiperofJesus
    @AllenWorshiperofJesus 5 місяців тому +3

    Always brightens my day up to see you post! Greetings from Harlan :))

  • @artiek1177
    @artiek1177 5 місяців тому +2

    Always great to see another video Danny. Good to hear that you had no storm damage.

  • @Railfaning_With_Brantley
    @Railfaning_With_Brantley 5 місяців тому +4

    Well I’m gonna go off of what someone else said before but the best part of the month is seeing a Distant Signal video

  • @Rickybnsf
    @Rickybnsf 5 місяців тому +4

    10:21 When I usually railfan at Griffith, IN. I always wonder to myself which way CN Z149-31 will go so I can set up in a good spot (intermodal from Port of Quebec, QC to Markham, IL). Some days he takes the CN Matteson Sub to Matteson, IL and eventually Markham Yard, and other days, he stays on the CN South Bend Sub directly to Markham. I originally thought congestion determined which line he took, but now that you give that explanation, it all makes sense now. Danny teaches me better than school. ❤🚆

    • @jasonmsmith2
      @jasonmsmith2 5 місяців тому +1

      Small world, I have family that used to live on S broad in Griffith. Just south of the interchange and intersection on the south side of town.

    • @Rickybnsf
      @Rickybnsf 5 місяців тому

      @@jasonmsmith2 weird 💀

  • @ratfink55
    @ratfink55 4 місяці тому +4

    Sometimes it's the side trips that make railfanning fun. Thanks for sharing yours Danny.👍

  • @WorldOfRailfanning
    @WorldOfRailfanning 5 місяців тому +6

    Another great video by yours truly!

  • @JL-yl8gd
    @JL-yl8gd 5 місяців тому +3

    The torque needed to get 170 cars moving is really amazing

  • @lelandrogers1078
    @lelandrogers1078 5 місяців тому +2

    As a graduate of Georgia Southern College (before University) I forgive you. I love your videos.

  • @JohnLeslie68
    @JohnLeslie68 4 місяці тому +4

    You guys are SO lucky to have active railroads around. Here in NH most all rails are now bike paths except a few tourist rails. Thanks for sharing them

  • @MikeDavis-vu3jr
    @MikeDavis-vu3jr 5 місяців тому +7

    On your new SCL sign. Found this information that your resources may be able to verify. "SEABOARD COAST LINE RAILROAD -Vintage Round, Metal 30-inch sign. A small number of these signs (unused warehouse stock) were made available at public sale over forty years ago when the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad was merging into Family Lines/Seaboard System and ultimately CSX Transportation. It is slightly under 30 inches in length. The item “SCL SEABOARD COAST LINE RAILROAD Vintage Round Metal Logo Sign". Good Luck

    • @distantsignal
      @distantsignal  5 місяців тому +2

      Thanks! I think it's only about 22" in diameter, like might fit on the back doors of a truck trailer.

  • @thomasmackowiak
    @thomasmackowiak 5 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for this video, Danny, on what happens when someone finds a problem with the railroad tracks and how the local police and the railroad cooperate to ensure that there is or is not a need to prevent train activity until a potential problem can be fixed. Also thank you for the information on CSX trains canenter Winston Yard. That cheeseburger looks delicious. (Posted 12 August 2024 at 2337 CDT.)

  • @wayneyadams
    @wayneyadams 5 місяців тому +3

    My mother-in-law lives in Sebring, and about fifteen (15) years ago, a sinkhole right around the corner from her swallowed an entire house. Today, there is nothing but a fenced off hole where the house used to stand. Sinkholes are scary things, they can open up and swallow whole houses in just a few seconds.

  • @ConRailFan70
    @ConRailFan70 5 місяців тому +2

    Great video, as always. I'm glad you're safe down there after Debby!

  • @danlowe8684
    @danlowe8684 5 місяців тому +7

    That looks like what we call 'pumping' in the road business - not a sinkhole. There is excess moisture under the bituminous and fine aggregate is being pumped out with the moisture by the heavy loading. You can see the wet fines (mud) collected on the edge of the pavement. It will have to be dug up and replaced.

  • @countdooku1971
    @countdooku1971 5 місяців тому +1

    Educational, informative, and you work up an appetite by seeing what's for lunch. Thanks for taking us on your rail adventures, Danny!! 🙂

  • @MrBillCNW
    @MrBillCNW 5 місяців тому +3

    Thank you, Danny for another great video. Be safe out there on the high iron.

  • @richardforschler2448
    @richardforschler2448 5 місяців тому +2

    We are watching with the whole family. Danny love your videos. Good quality family time!!

  • @thomasm1964
    @thomasm1964 5 місяців тому +3

    I can't remember the last time I saw a mixed freight on British rails. Alas, our freight trains are all modular these days. I know it is more efficient to do things that way but it takes much of the joy of train-spotting away.

  • @peterredfern1174
    @peterredfern1174 5 місяців тому +1

    Another top number Danny,yes sink holes can be dangerous specially after rain,we call em mud holes here in Oz but still the same thing,safe travels,take care mate,regards,🙏👋👋👏👏👍👍🇦🇺🚂

  • @Steve-xf4uv
    @Steve-xf4uv 5 місяців тому +2

    Thanks for another informative and interesting video, from a Canadian railfan ( Montreal area).

  • @BobSmith-mj7ik
    @BobSmith-mj7ik 5 місяців тому +4

    Glad you're ok Danny

  • @waltrogers9770
    @waltrogers9770 5 місяців тому +9

    Danny's video posts, I stop whatever I'm doing and mashing play

  • @SignalAspect
    @SignalAspect 5 місяців тому +6

    Danny’s back!

  • @MattTheLizard
    @MattTheLizard 5 місяців тому +3

    Danny... you did it again. Perfect video.

  • @centexrails
    @centexrails 5 місяців тому +1

    The Man with the Golden Voice! Bravo on another excellent video!!

  • @tomgebbie6294
    @tomgebbie6294 5 місяців тому +2

    Hi Danny, great video as always. Those old CP Rail cylindrical covered hoppers with the Multimark (Pac Man) logo are patched out for OFOX, which is Residco, a rail leasing company. So they are "used cars". LOVE seeing that Multimark!

  • @robertgift
    @robertgift 4 місяці тому +4

    Wonderful, totally steady, high definition video! Wanted to see close-up of wheels over the holes. Thank you.

  • @treos17
    @treos17 5 місяців тому +4

    im a yardmaster, distributed power can really screw up plans on yarding trains too

  • @edwardroberts2997
    @edwardroberts2997 4 місяці тому +3

    Hello Danny,
    I do enjoy your videos. I am from East Hartford, Conn., age 83, and have railfan myself for some 45 years

  • @oldad6207
    @oldad6207 5 місяців тому +1

    Good evening, Railfan Danny. Always a good evening when you post.

  • @Midway_CV-41
    @Midway_CV-41 5 місяців тому +1

    glad to hear all is well and safe after Tropical Storm Debby going through. Sending prayers to those who were affected by Tropical Storm Debby

  • @NKP-1985
    @NKP-1985 5 місяців тому +1

    Thanks Danny for another amazing video ! My Grandpa worked for W&LE who still operates a few ex C of G high hoods

  • @RCAvhstape
    @RCAvhstape 5 місяців тому +2

    I guess those guys were okay with your drone? You can see them looking up at it as they're examining the pavement. I always love the sound of the wheels on those Amtrak passenger cars, that singing noise they make.

  • @carthonasi83
    @carthonasi83 5 місяців тому +1

    I was there at Bushnell four years ago to sign for my first home in Florida when I moved down from Georgia after living there for 36 years.

  • @STL-Railfan
    @STL-Railfan 5 місяців тому +2

    Those ADM hoppers are most likely out of St. Louis. ADM has a huge presence here and they also use river barges in addition to the hoppers.

    • @beeble2003
      @beeble2003 5 місяців тому

      ADM is one of the largest grain companies in the world. No particular reason to assume the cars are out of St Louis -- they could be from any one of dozens of major locations in the US.

  • @rylixoxo
    @rylixoxo 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you Danny for the great content you produce I look forward to everyone of your videos!

  • @BrickMasterB06
    @BrickMasterB06 5 місяців тому +2

    always a good time seeing one of your uploads

  • @SoFloRR1018
    @SoFloRR1018 4 місяці тому +5

    Great video Danny! Thanks for sharing!!

  • @LanceMan6012
    @LanceMan6012 5 місяців тому +3

    If you have not already figured it out after watching a few of Danny's videos, Danny is also a Foody and gives great recommendations along his travels.

  • @malcolmolle8984
    @malcolmolle8984 5 місяців тому +7

    Classic line-'I did the only thing at that time, I had lunch!'

    • @tmalfieri1
      @tmalfieri1 5 місяців тому

      😂😂😂😂

  • @alexlorenz4103
    @alexlorenz4103 5 місяців тому +3

    I just finished dinner, looker at my phone and went "oohhh, Danny uploaded a new video"

  • @wccl
    @wccl 5 місяців тому +4

    Tbox types are usually loads of steel coils. Company around here got a few cars delivered everyday with 2 or 3 coils per car.

    • @beeble2003
      @beeble2003 5 місяців тому

      Not disputing your observation, but it's very unusual to load steel coil in box cars -- in fact, I'd never heard of it before. Most steel coil is carried either in gondolas or specialist coil cars; most box cars are not carrying steel coils. The stuff is heavy, so it's usually loaded by crane, which requires an open-top car. I guess the company you mentioned must've been receiving relatively small coils that could be forklifted. (Quick sanity check -- you're sure it wasn't rolls of paper? That's a very common cargo for the 50-foot FBOX cars.)

    • @wccl
      @wccl 5 місяців тому

      @@beeble2003 yes, they were unloaded with a forklift. Then loaded on a flatbed for delivery. It was 2 or 3 per car, not 4 to 8 like paper. Typo, its been a long time. Rolls of paper can be in dam near any type of boxcar, spotted thousands of those.

  • @DavidGunter-t5b
    @DavidGunter-t5b 5 місяців тому +2

    The absolute best rail fan channel on the net

  • @keithralston1133
    @keithralston1133 5 місяців тому +2

    Nice video. Glad you didn't have any damage from Debby, we didn't have any over in Clearwater either. Looking forward to the next video.

  • @walterrogers359
    @walterrogers359 5 місяців тому +2

    Thanks for the mention, Danny. Keep them coming.

  • @jameslittle4414
    @jameslittle4414 5 місяців тому +1

    Absolutely lover your videos, explanations, and lunch stops, even from here in Northern Virginia where the train lines are a bit more scarce. Keep up the great work Danny and looking forward to your next video!

  • @w.rustylane5650
    @w.rustylane5650 5 місяців тому +1

    I used to live in Jonesboro, GA, and I model the Central of Georgia Railroad. When we moved from GA to TN I had to tear down my HO scale layout and am planning to build another one pretty soon. All the railroad equipment I see these days are all too modern for my turn of the century railroad. I usually have to build my rolling stock from kits. Cheers from an ex-Georgian in eastern TN

  • @yk.dezire
    @yk.dezire 5 місяців тому +1

    I went to Folkston today and on the way back I was watching an older video of yours about Folkston. Coincidentally you just happened to upload a video while I was watching you! 😂

  • @karcinogen
    @karcinogen 5 місяців тому +2

    6:20, that's an average crossing in Southern Ontario. Haha Cheers Danny!

  • @NVRAMboi
    @NVRAMboi 5 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for another visit, Danny. Always enjoy your videos. That 1/3 lb bacon cheeseburger looked ready!

  • @Bhil3
    @Bhil3 5 місяців тому +3

    Another great video Danny. I always hope to bump into you when I am in Florida, but not yet. I did bump into Jawtooth in Lakeland in Feb.

    • @distantsignal
      @distantsignal  5 місяців тому

      Yeah, I wish I'd have been out there when he was. Would love to meet that guy.

  • @randallfawc7501
    @randallfawc7501 5 місяців тому +2

    Another fun/great video! Thanks Danny

  • @xmodpro234
    @xmodpro234 5 місяців тому +1

    More fantastic work Mr. Harmon. Thank you for all the hard work!

  • @RobertCraft-re5sf
    @RobertCraft-re5sf 5 місяців тому +1

    Hyce shared a great old Army film about sappers and de-railing trains. The Navy did a bunch of experiments. It's amazing what a fast-moving train can roll over without de-railing they took out like 4 foot sections of both tracks, and the steam locomotive just powered over it.

  • @mikehowey4869
    @mikehowey4869 5 місяців тому +4

    Good video as usual.Glad to hear you had no major damage.

  • @Wookie120
    @Wookie120 5 місяців тому +1

    Glad you made it through the storm with no real issues. Great video to, I was working at South County Jail when they had a sinkhole close off US 27. Made for an interesting drive home for sure!

  • @danielhildebrand6892
    @danielhildebrand6892 4 місяці тому +5

    Amazing how different the wheels on an Amtrak sound vs rolling stock.

  • @nathan1sixteen
    @nathan1sixteen 5 місяців тому +1

    As a fellow Floridian (Just northeast of Sanford), I’m glad to hear yall weathered the storm ok. I do need to get out and do some more rail fanning. Who knows, maybe even catch you somewhere around the Floridian high iron. Great Content!