[T-17] [Speedway to the Atlantic] ADVENTURES IN ALTOONA

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  • Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
  • Altoona is still the quintessential railroad town in America.. Even in 2017.. Here's why....
    Here's the link to the Conrail Juniata Shop video:
    • CONRAIL: Juniata Shops...
    Here's the link to the Conrail Hollidaysburg Shop video:
    • CONRAIL: Juniata Shops...
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  • @donstor1
    @donstor1 6 років тому +2

    Everybody else shows random footage of trains going by. You give us a documentary. Bravo!! Well done.

    • @Trains21
      @Trains21  6 років тому

      Thanks Don.. As always your words are appreciated and enjoyed.

    • @b17bass59
      @b17bass59 6 років тому

      Yes, I really enjoy the narration. OUTSTANDING.

    • @Trains21
      @Trains21  6 років тому

      Thanks, Man.. I'm glad you liked it.

  • @paullindberg9230
    @paullindberg9230 2 роки тому

    AC. You have the voice that. is easy Ito listen. and as you describe what we are watching it all works nicely sincroniseed well. thanks AC

  • @nstrainfanyt
    @nstrainfanyt 2 роки тому

    I went to Altoona back in October and it is truly a wonderful place to railfan. I saw lot of ns dash 9s that are waiting to be, or are rebuilt, ns 1074 and 1801, and a rare c39-8e. Also saw some ns sd40-3s before their bodies and cabs were installed. Also saw locomotives from wrecks like ns 1832 and ns 6997. High hoods, a csx, and many more!

  • @SChamberlain1978
    @SChamberlain1978 2 роки тому

    My hometown! Thank you for sharing.

  • @brianfalzon6739
    @brianfalzon6739 Рік тому +1

    The 2 F Units are now at the R&N in Pennsylvania while the other 2 are now in the Aberdeen, Carolina and Western Railroad in North Carolina as well. They’re both separately saved to both tourist railroads just to be safe and preserved for excursions too!

    • @tom-and-mom
      @tom-and-mom 7 місяців тому +1

      20:26 20:27 Just like the one we saw back at the turntable

    • @tom-and-mom
      @tom-and-mom 7 місяців тому +1

      10:39 TURNTABLE!

    • @tom-and-mom
      @tom-and-mom 7 місяців тому +1

      10:39 20:27 TURNTABLE! TURNTABLE! TURNTABLE! TURNTABLE! HOW CAN WE TURN THESE HISTORIC STEAM ENGINES AROUND??! TURNTABLE!

  • @supercuda1950
    @supercuda1950 Рік тому

    Great video, and a lot of stuff covered. Old video but worth its weight in gold.

  • @TrainTrackTrav
    @TrainTrackTrav 6 років тому +1

    A fantastic vid, Bro! Seeing the Juniata shops is a real treat for any foamer. Great catch on the NS exec F unit. Those SD70ACUs are very fancy, I saw one a couple months ago down here, but didn't get to film it. Thanks for sharing AC!

    • @Trains21
      @Trains21  6 років тому +1

      Thanks Trav.. Altoona's always a fun place to railfan.. No doubt about it.. Waitin' patiently for your next vid.

    • @brianfalzon6739
      @brianfalzon6739 Рік тому

      Great news! The two f units are saved by the Reading & Northern Railroad in Pennsylvania and the other 2 are saved by the Aberdeen, Carolina and Western Railroad in North Carolina. Which means they’re both separately saved to both tourist railroads and to be used for excursions too!

  • @jbrat4313
    @jbrat4313 6 років тому +2

    Nice really nice I like more narrative it made it feel like I was there. 👏🏽

  • @tom-and-mom
    @tom-and-mom 3 роки тому +1

    20:18 What a special catch! 2 black CIT 'CEFX' switchers, that’s what we saw today!

  • @TheNomadicRailfan
    @TheNomadicRailfan 6 років тому +1

    Another home run video AC. Really enjoyed those Conrail videos. Looking forward to more!

    • @Trains21
      @Trains21  6 років тому

      Thanks, Scott.. I'm still surprised how much my video resembles yours!

  • @iusetano
    @iusetano 6 років тому +1

    Thank you for showing those historical videos. Excellent video AC. I really enjoyed watching.

  • @tom-and-mom
    @tom-and-mom 3 роки тому +1

    11:45 EMD #5095 is an ex-Southern Railway GP38-2 high hood, now retrofitted with the brand new admiral cab.

  • @robertpiluso8449
    @robertpiluso8449 6 років тому

    Very well done; I couldn’t put it down A++

  • @Conrailfan2323
    @Conrailfan2323 6 років тому

    Excellent video AC! Love the presentation and the history added to it. Ive only been to the Altoona area once and I hope to get there again very soon. Its amazing out there. Beautiful scenery too.

    • @Trains21
      @Trains21  6 років тому

      Thanks, Man.. Yeah, Altoona's railfan heaven.

  • @jim874
    @jim874 6 років тому

    This was one of the better ones you've done. I hope you're staying warm and out of the weather.

    • @Trains21
      @Trains21  6 років тому

      Thanks, Jim.. It's actually not too bad here today.. In the 30s but it's snowing a lot :-(

    • @jim874
      @jim874 6 років тому

      We had your snow last night. Dumped 2 more inches. Temps will struggle to get to +15 this afternoon... We have some wind... the WX Services says wind chill will be -5 to -10. Only 60 more days till spring. It can't come too soon!
      Some sort of warm up to the 40's later this week.

    • @Trains21
      @Trains21  6 років тому

      I feel for you.. All I can say is stay warm, Springtime is on the way..

    • @jim874
      @jim874 6 років тому

      Can't come too soon! Been watching Wide World of Trains... he does live UA-cam feeds every day in the late afternoons from Dunkirk NY . Talk about a glutton for punishment... he does CSX and NS ( probably the same NS traffic you see a day or two later ).

    • @Trains21
      @Trains21  6 років тому

      Yeah, a lot of it.. Have family in Buffalo.. My condolences to them for it..

  • @tom-and-mom
    @tom-and-mom 3 роки тому +1

    0:47 The Wulsburo and Corneng Raylrod

  • @dannyholt105
    @dannyholt105 6 років тому

    Took me a while to sit down long enough for this one AC, but it was well worth waiting for! As for Photobomb Frank, I am my own worst enemy. I have one video posted and darned if I didn't do the same thing. My girl does my filming for me and I seem to get my "Ugly Mug" in the way most of the time somehow.
    Anyway, thanks for the great shots, wonderful information, and of course the links to the videos that you added. Also, I love the way you incorporated those vids into your production. I must say, "Excellence at it's best". Thanks brother! Cheers, Dan

    • @Trains21
      @Trains21  6 років тому

      Thanks, Dan.. Yeah, Frank has bombed me several times so now I'm just starting to get used to it.. He should know better though!! Cheers!!

  • @alexanderpony4038
    @alexanderpony4038 6 років тому

    Well this is yet another fantastic video i enjoyed watching it

    • @Trains21
      @Trains21  6 років тому

      Thanks a lot Alexander.. I'm glad that you liked it

    • @alexanderpony4038
      @alexanderpony4038 6 років тому

      You're welcome

  • @peckelhaze6934
    @peckelhaze6934 6 років тому +1

    Good, as always,

  • @roballen5670
    @roballen5670 6 років тому

    EXCELLENT. Another great video A.C.

  • @SantaFe19484
    @SantaFe19484 5 років тому

    Awesome video! I like going Gallitzin and Cresson!

    • @Trains21
      @Trains21  5 років тому

      Me too! I don't get there as much as I'd like to.. Maybe this year..

  • @RiverLineProductions
    @RiverLineProductions 6 років тому +1

    Great Video!

  • @tom-and-mom
    @tom-and-mom 3 роки тому +1

    22:45 Approaching the Hollidaysburg Car Shop...

  • @3StepTDC
    @3StepTDC 6 років тому

    Amazing video!!!

  • @donaldfaris4798
    @donaldfaris4798 6 років тому

    Good Job AC you got Frank in this one last video you missed him.

    • @Trains21
      @Trains21  6 років тому

      Yeah, that's funny.. Thanks Donald

  • @NSfan44
    @NSfan44 6 років тому

    Heyyyy get out of my territory lol great vid I usually get out to Tyrone/Altoona area each week

    • @Trains21
      @Trains21  6 років тому

      Lucky you.. I'm hoping to get out there again in May to see what's new at Cresson Steel

  • @tom-and-mom
    @tom-and-mom 3 роки тому +1

    14:19 And in use byteen 89

  • @paullindberg9230
    @paullindberg9230 2 роки тому

    AC. Does the tunnel between North Bergen N J been modified?

  • @tom-and-mom
    @tom-and-mom 3 роки тому +1

    6:25 6:24 Sought-after

  • @oriontheraptor8119
    @oriontheraptor8119 6 років тому

    16:35 this loco has the year I was born on it XD aahhh no not the Texas star clipper 36:49 :(

  • @smcmullen5597
    @smcmullen5597 6 років тому

    Just a local-yokel tip... DeGol is pronounced "Dee-GALL" :) also, the old Hollidaysburg car shop railroad re/build work you see is from Curry Rail, which is a part of Central Hydraulics/Curry Supply, another local business. It has no relation to the DeGol organization, except that it shares a building with the DeGol Lumber yard and 7-D Window Manufacturing. Great video, otherwise!!! I love to see people exploring my stomping grounds!!

    • @Trains21
      @Trains21  6 років тому

      Thanks for the kind words but I never implied that Degol and Curry Rail were connected.. Never seeing the name before, I took a humorous guess.. Wasn't intended to be taken seriously but I do appreciate you giving me the correct pronunciation.

    • @smcmullen5597
      @smcmullen5597 6 років тому

      Trains21 no worries! Just an observation from a friend. I work with both companies and as an alumna of Saint Francis University, where the DeGol family has a prominent connection/presence, it's in the fiber of the Altoona area.
      My young boys LOVE watching your videos... keep up the excellent work!! (And if you ever need anything in the Altoona/Cresson area, I'm willing to lend a hand where I can!)

    • @Trains21
      @Trains21  6 років тому

      Very much appreciated.. I mean that.. We'll be hitting that area up again around May.. Wanna get the signal bridge at Fostoria/Bellwood before the Position lights are gone and westward to Johnstown.. If you're available you might want to join us..

    • @smcmullen5597
      @smcmullen5597 6 років тому

      Trains21 Keep me posted! I'll likely be available, out on leave for #3. Not many female railfans out there like me, but I will need an excuse to get the boys out when the weather breaks. Thank you!

    • @Trains21
      @Trains21  6 років тому

      Will do.. By all means bring the boys.. The more the merrier.. As it gets closer I'll send you a PM with all of the details.. Thanks.

  • @tom-and-mom
    @tom-and-mom 3 роки тому

    15:09 And remanufactured diesel-electric locomotives and their associated components.

  • @tom-and-mom
    @tom-and-mom 5 років тому

    @Trains21 Oops! Its not "A link to the UA-cam channel", its "A link to the video is in the description", can you fix that please?

  • @SteelandSteamProductions
    @SteelandSteamProductions 6 років тому

    CP 1019 was saved by the stourbridge line and will be come a black pensy f7!!

    • @Trains21
      @Trains21  6 років тому

      Nice.. That's good to hear.

  • @tommytemplar1335
    @tommytemplar1335 5 років тому

    This turntable has now been replaced entirely

    • @Trains21
      @Trains21  5 років тому

      Really?? Thanks, I didn't know that..

    • @tommytemplar1335
      @tommytemplar1335 5 років тому

      @@Trains21 If you go to facebook, look for the page, Altoona Works, it is a daily photo log of the NS Altoona Roundhouse Repair shop. Updated daily

  • @tom-and-mom
    @tom-and-mom 7 місяців тому +1

    20:26 20:27

  • @55098
    @55098 6 років тому

    Would you be able to get close to the hump yard in allentown PA?

    • @Trains21
      @Trains21  6 років тому +1

      Close enough to touch it

  • @tom-and-mom
    @tom-and-mom 3 роки тому

    17:48 do you use your head to drill?

  • @tom-and-mom
    @tom-and-mom 3 роки тому +1

    11:45 20:18

  • @thatguyy7581
    @thatguyy7581 6 років тому

    67V? I thought the trash trains were 62V and 63V

    • @Trains21
      @Trains21  6 років тому

      They probably still are.. Also, sometimes symbols change.

  • @rnrailproductions5049
    @rnrailproductions5049 6 років тому

    Is your intro from R&N 2531?

  • @SRRC245
    @SRRC245 6 років тому

    NJT 4218!!!!!!!

  • @garrinhatfield40
    @garrinhatfield40 6 років тому

    How do you get in by the turn table at the shops

    • @Trains21
      @Trains21  6 років тому

      It's not hard but I couldn't give you accurate directions

    • @garrinhatfield40
      @garrinhatfield40 6 років тому

      Trains21 ok give me a link to them in the comments

  • @tom-and-mom
    @tom-and-mom 3 роки тому

    15:34