Thanks Scott, as I said before, I enjoy watching the videos of my old stomping grounds, Painesville Twp, and Fairport Harbor. At about 1:15 that line runs behind my aunt and uncles house. Keep up the great videos. I remember as a kid climbing the stone piles along Water St. while "fishing"with my dad way back in the early 60's
We spend a lot of time in Fairport watching freighters, lake birds, and the NS local. That stub switchback is ex-B+O, led to a former swing bridge across the river to get to the other branch of the B+O, ex-joint B+O-NYC line to the salt mine. NYC had the salt mine, B+O had A.E. Staley soybean dock with a grain leg, now the blue boat rack club. West side of the river is now Grand River Railway between the CSX interchange and the salt mine. The hill down to Fairport Harbor is very steep, is ex-FP+E. I remember riding an FP+E S2 or S4 on a round trip down to the ex-Diamond Alkalai stone dock, early 1960's. Going uphill, the fireman pointed at the pegged ammeter and laughed. The dock had a side rod 44 tonner, yellow and green like the ALCOs. Most people remember the FP+E ALCOs as yellow and black, but they were originally a pretty yellow body, green lettering and frame, and silver trucks. 2 of the ALCOs had single ended MU so they could double head on the line to Perry. The FP+E caboose is on display at Hach Excavating. The marina slip on the Fairport side was the steam powered B+O Mcmyler coal dumper. Got out to it, "OK, be careful". Rode B+O and FP+E ALCOs a lot. B+O enginehouse was just south of NYC mains, next to the power plant, with a turning wye pointing west. Sorry that the FP+E combined roundhouse and car shop wasn't saved, it was a real piece of history. Free access inside.
A lot of interesting history around the Grand River. I am modeling some of it in HO. I heard the roundhouse was burn down by a fireman turned arsonist looking for training hours.
The tonnage looks appreciable but has that laid back operational look to it. All those curves and I always get a kick out of places that mow grass right to the edge of the track. Great drone shot looking at the harbor the background and that building they serve has that old 1920s 1930s look. A true gem. Thanks for spending time on this line
Great switch at the marina. Awesome timing too. I really appreciate this as I’ve tried to capture them using these rails but they don’t run these stretches very often unless Lyondell-Basell needs a swap like you captured here. Coming out of Painesville, they usually run this line around 3 or 4 in the morning. I’d try and race them to Fairport. Was always amazing to see them use the bridge tracks that go over route 2 - I’d walk those tracks to see my friends in the township park back in the day as I live next to Sidley’s. You know, my uncles used to walk those tracks where they had to do the switch by the marina because the bridge got sectioned off over by Ram Island for the taller boats and yachts. My grandfather used to work in the mines for Morton Salt, and some of my family members worked for Diamond Shamrock in its time. I thank you very much for this footage it brings out only the best memories
Thank you! I have a deep interest in Fairport since I grew up here. Unfortunately I missed out on seeing the FP&E and Diamond but I’m doing my best to model them. My grandfather put in 40+ years at the Diamond.
That used to extend across the river on a swing bridge, to the other branch of the B+O/NYC to A.E. Staley soybean dock and the salt mine. Holds more cars than you'd think.
@@SteamCrane Thats fascinating... I kinda thought so as sum times its hard to tell based on the height of the shot.. sure enjoyed the drone video... take care DD 😜
As someone that has studied NSC Annual Reports and valuation Id make the argument that this line would be a quality candidate to be leased, rail-banked or even sold. 🚂
There is a lot of industry along the line, no way would it be abandoned or banked. However, it looks like a good fit for Grand River Railway, which owns the ex B+O/NYC on the west side of the river. Salt mine traffic has died for now, so they might be interested.
Hi that was great to watch. I'm sorry the Batteries ran-down. Liked the way the loco Lights got brighter all the while, that sky looked real ominous. How come 3518 was just sort of sat there?
Thanks Scott, as I said before, I enjoy watching the videos of my old stomping grounds, Painesville Twp, and Fairport Harbor. At about 1:15 that line runs behind my aunt and uncles house. Keep up the great videos. I remember as a kid climbing the stone piles along Water St. while "fishing"with my dad way back in the early 60's
We spend a lot of time in Fairport watching freighters, lake birds, and the NS local. That stub switchback is ex-B+O, led to a former swing bridge across the river to get to the other branch of the B+O, ex-joint B+O-NYC line to the salt mine. NYC had the salt mine, B+O had A.E. Staley soybean dock with a grain leg, now the blue boat rack club. West side of the river is now Grand River Railway between the CSX interchange and the salt mine. The hill down to Fairport Harbor is very steep, is ex-FP+E. I remember riding an FP+E S2 or S4 on a round trip down to the ex-Diamond Alkalai stone dock, early 1960's. Going uphill, the fireman pointed at the pegged ammeter and laughed. The dock had a side rod 44 tonner, yellow and green like the ALCOs. Most people remember the FP+E ALCOs as yellow and black, but they were originally a pretty yellow body, green lettering and frame, and silver trucks. 2 of the ALCOs had single ended MU so they could double head on the line to Perry. The FP+E caboose is on display at Hach Excavating. The marina slip on the Fairport side was the steam powered B+O Mcmyler coal dumper. Got out to it, "OK, be careful". Rode B+O and FP+E ALCOs a lot. B+O enginehouse was just south of NYC mains, next to the power plant, with a turning wye pointing west. Sorry that the FP+E combined roundhouse and car shop wasn't saved, it was a real piece of history. Free access inside.
A lot of interesting history around the Grand River. I am modeling some of it in HO. I heard the roundhouse was burn down by a fireman turned arsonist looking for training hours.
The tonnage looks appreciable but has that laid back operational look to it. All those curves and I always get a kick out of places that mow grass right to the edge of the track. Great drone shot looking at the harbor the background and that building they serve has that old 1920s 1930s look. A true gem. Thanks for spending time on this line
I climbed the lighthouse once at fairport harbor. Real cool.
Excellent switching Scott!!!
Two locos both running long hoof first is quite a novelty. Looks like an interesting place there.
That was really cool Scott, love watching switching! lots of excellent views too. Cool seeing you guy's at the end! (Dave).
Another great video Scott.
Great switch at the marina. Awesome timing too. I really appreciate this as I’ve tried to capture them using these rails but they don’t run these stretches very often unless Lyondell-Basell needs a swap like you captured here. Coming out of Painesville, they usually run this line around 3 or 4 in the morning. I’d try and race them to Fairport. Was always amazing to see them use the bridge tracks that go over route 2 - I’d walk those tracks to see my friends in the township park back in the day as I live next to Sidley’s. You know, my uncles used to walk those tracks where they had to do the switch by the marina because the bridge got sectioned off over by Ram Island for the taller boats and yachts. My grandfather used to work in the mines for Morton Salt, and some of my family members worked for Diamond Shamrock in its time. I thank you very much for this footage it brings out only the best memories
Thank you! I have a deep interest in Fairport since I grew up here. Unfortunately I missed out on seeing the FP&E and Diamond but I’m doing my best to model them. My grandfather put in 40+ years at the Diamond.
Great video friend👍
Great footage man 👍👍
amazing. been wanting to see this op for too long now! come shoot CCR with me!
Nice footage of the switching moves.. I noticed a bumper and end of track.. I wonder how cars that can hold.. DD. 🤔
That used to extend across the river on a swing bridge, to the other branch of the B+O/NYC to A.E. Staley soybean dock and the salt mine. Holds more cars than you'd think.
@@SteamCrane Thats fascinating... I kinda thought so as sum times its hard to tell based on the height of the shot.. sure enjoyed the drone video...
take care DD 😜
Cool video! 🤤😋
Great video! Nice drone shots! Drone was very stable in the wind gusts.
I suspect 5318 died or ran out of fuel or crew time. Was it running?
As someone that has studied NSC Annual Reports and valuation Id make the argument that this line would be a quality candidate to be leased, rail-banked or even sold. 🚂
There is a lot of industry along the line, no way would it be abandoned or banked. However, it looks like a good fit for Grand River Railway, which owns the ex B+O/NYC on the west side of the river. Salt mine traffic has died for now, so they might be interested.
@@SteamCrane NSC Stock Price is very healthy, unlike it's contemporaries. 🛤️
Hi that was great to watch. I'm sorry the Batteries ran-down. Liked the way the loco Lights got brighter all the while, that sky looked real ominous. How come 3518 was just sort of sat there?
I suspect it died or ran out of fuel, 3025 rescuing it.
that's odd it probably died in fairport again
Sure looked like a rescue mission!