I'm very tempted to go back next year, the 20th anniversary, with an HD digital camcorder to see what desert railroading looks like today. Glad you liked the video.
The ATSF 999752 caboose is still in use as a shoving platform in Pittsburg, CA. I know because I've ridden on it (and inside it) for years when working there. Awesome to see it in working condition.
@mafarnz, depends on the type of train. Some of the ATSF all-intermodal trains are designed for speeds up to the 79 MPH maximum imposed by the FRA. And the opening movement is hauling!
In the opening shot, a GP30 takes 15 frames, a half-second, to pass a fixed point at the grade crossing. 70 MPH is 102 feet per second, and the GP30 is 56+ feet long. The freight movements near Nebo are going slower, of course, because they are at a curve.
All day, every day in the Mojave desert. Stop along the main line along I-40 just east of Barstow if you ever have a chance. You won't regret it! Glad you liked the clip.
When were these videos taken? I see the older style signals still in use and the code line/signal control line poles in place. On the newer videos of BNSF of the same area, all these are gone. Just curious as I collect insulators and Signal stuff as well as my love for the Old Santa Fe. Mike in Fresno, Ca.
Aren't most freight units geared for a maxim of 70MPH? The only train that liked like it was doing anything close to 80 was Amtrak. Not that that detracts from a great video though.
The first train looks like it was pulling all of 50-54mph tops...second and third fright trains might have been doing 50...maybe...the Amtrak was cooking along good and the rest weren't going fast at all. Misleading title to your video kind sir. I figured I'd see some fast moving freight, don't get me wrong I have always been a big fan of your videos, but the title is all wrong.
I'm very tempted to go back next year, the 20th anniversary, with an HD digital camcorder to see what desert railroading looks like today. Glad you liked the video.
wow a caboose . havent seen one of those in years. thanks for sharing
The ATSF 999752 caboose is still in use as a shoving platform in Pittsburg, CA. I know because I've ridden on it (and inside it) for years when working there. Awesome to see it in working condition.
Very glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching it.
The beautiful roaring EMDs
nice love those older engines
Yes, and they go faster when further away from civilization. Glad you enjoyed the video.
Awesome! Trains at their best.
@mafarnz, depends on the type of train. Some of the ATSF all-intermodal trains are designed for speeds up to the 79 MPH maximum imposed by the FRA. And the opening movement is hauling!
These were shot in August, 1993. So yes, it has been quite a while.
Actually, I did shoot the entire train on all of these runs. I just edited out the boring bits. Glad you liked the video.
I loved it😎🚂
In the opening shot, a GP30 takes 15 frames, a half-second, to pass a fixed point at the grade crossing. 70 MPH is 102 feet per second, and the GP30 is 56+ feet long. The freight movements near Nebo are going slower, of course, because they are at a curve.
Loved the way he did not shot the entire train...nice
All day, every day in the Mojave desert. Stop along the main line along I-40 just east of Barstow if you ever have a chance. You won't regret it!
Glad you liked the clip.
UP 9409 C40-8W and two SD40-2's. Memories. Those where "TRUE" trains.
When were these videos taken? I see the older style signals still in use and the code line/signal control line poles in place. On the newer videos of BNSF of the same area, all these are gone. Just curious as I collect insulators and Signal stuff as well as my love for the Old Santa Fe. Mike in Fresno, Ca.
Glad you liked the video. Check out Barstow Triple Meet or Summit Symphony on the same channel. Think you'll like those as well.
Aren't most freight units geared for a maxim of 70MPH? The only train that liked like it was doing anything close to 80 was Amtrak. Not that that detracts from a great video though.
i thought i saw Manny hanging on from the lead unit!
Back when 555 didn't sound like crap. THAT K5LA THO :3.
The first train looks like it was pulling all of 50-54mph tops...second and third fright trains might have been doing 50...maybe...the Amtrak was cooking along good and the rest weren't going fast at all. Misleading title to your video kind sir. I figured I'd see some fast moving freight, don't get me wrong I have always been a big fan of your videos, but the title is all wrong.
First of all freight's don't exceed 70 mph and not one of these trains came close to that haha
Nice video for sure tho
So your saying it was going 70 mph?