Danny. I suffer from anxiety disorder and depression. Watching your videos always calms me down. It brings me back to when I was a kid and my dad took me to my first rail yard. LOVE THE VIDEOS AND THANK YOU!!!!!!!
I watched the Southern Railroad 4501 documentary you narrated the other day. What a fantastic history that locomotive has. And man they kept that thing going on a shoestring for such a long time. Very impressive
Hi, this train had 124 cars. From the DD's report at the 08:01 time mark, the total of axles reported was 508. From 508, subtract 12 for the 2 engines (6 axles per engine). (508 - 12) = 496 car axles, now divide 496 by 4 axles for each car (496/4) = 124 cars. But, there are times when listening to a scanner for DD reports, the "total cars" math can produce errors because: there may be a 4 axle type engine in the consist, there could have been an 8 axle car, and if there are shared truck cars like those on some Auto-rack cars, Inter-modal cars, etc. Nice video !! Thank you :)
Hi Danny; Another super production.Thanks for sharing it with your viewers. I really enjoy your techniques for using maps to give us some geographical context. This is really helpful for those of us not familiar with your area. Nice subtle touch in de-focusing the background while the map takes center stage.
Hi Danny. Another great (if short) video. But.. That folded dipole antenna is omni-directional in the horizontal plane, just like the vertical whips, etc. The only thing that might impact the directionality is the vertical mounting post which could act as a reflector, making the pattern somewhat stronger in the direction opposite it. Also, even though the dipole appears folded, a true folded dipole would have a continuous conductor on the side opposite the feed point. This would raise the feed-point impedance to 300 ohms. As it was shown, the feed point impedance would be closer to 75 ohms. The "folded" part is probably set up as a "loading" mechanism to make the apparent length of the dipole longer than its folded length. (Source: Electrical Engineer since 1965, Radio Amateur since 1957.)
When cabooses were being used and on almost every train, a light train was called a caboose up. As in the caboose is up at the engines. Yes, everyone get out and get some fresh air. It will do your soul some good.
Thanks, Danny. I'm just so glad you do this for us; I assume that, for you, it's a labor of love, but I shudder a bit when I think of the time and effort it takes to make such a polished thing as your video clips. Hours for the shoots and hours for the edits add up I'm sure. So, thanks again for doing this; it certainly makes my life better!
I have been a Foamer since I was 5 years old. My father worked for the RR all his life. He took me to work before we had the "take your child to work day". I operated a locomotive by the time I was 12.
Danny - Your videos are nicely prepared and very informative. Your presentation style is mature and almost laid back, and I find it both easy and relaxing to listen. I also appreciate the depth and historical perspective you provide. Stay well, enjoy your time around the rails, and keep these videos coming. Much appreciated.
124 cars and 2 engines...although I didn't make the request I thank you for allowing those of us who can't help themselves to HAVE to count the units on ANY train (I always include the engines). Whenever I am at a crossing I pray for a train...ANY train...so I can have my counting fix!!! :) Thanks, Danny!
Thank you Danny for still making videos! Whether a quick 8 minute video or a 20 minute video, always packed with lots of great information and appreciated during these crazy times...Stay safe!
The white cylinder with the louvres can detect temperature and humidity, barometric pressure... etc. the infrared sensor detects temperature of wheel bearings, but there is an electromagnetic coil detector that detects length of train and number of axles. You can hear it click if a piece of metal is placed over it. To get length of train, it decides axles by 4 generally and for the loco idk.
You guys can count all the cars in all my videos as well as my live stream and even now Canadian National runs some big trains although not quite as many. Thanks for another great video Danny, every one of them is an absolute joy!
You keep making lock down enjoyable, Danny. In New Zealand we are staying in our "bubble" and not mixing with anyone else. And seeing the whole train is great since we cannot drive down to the tracks and see what a lot of us over here are modelling. Can't wait until the next one. Cheers!
Thanks again Danny for going out and doing the videos and showing us apart of the American rail network that most of us would not see otherwise. Hey if your ever in Northern California and want to take a ride over donner summit let me know i think we can hook you up. Yes I work for uncle Pete. Roseville to sparks Nevada. Come on out
Well counting railcars definitely isn't like counting sheep. I was watching at 3 am at work and for sure thought I was tired. Never tired of watching trains! And I was right on the count lol
I like very much your videos Danny Harmon I am big fan of the railroads since 7 years old.All types of railroad equipment.Thanks for sharing this video with us.+ 1 sub 😀
Another great job Danny, thanks for keeping all of us going out here and thanks for the continued education of all things trains. Can't wait to get back down to Florida, ASAP...........
While that's an excellent topic and I have considered doing that myself, Danny has told me and I think he has shared with many others here that it's not a topic he enjoys at all.
Thanks for the video Danny! You have the best videos and your broadcast background shows through. Very polished and the VO is clear and audio excellent! You can tell you are not using a hammer mic! ha ha!
Hi Danny. I am enjoying your posts immensely. Your videography is awesome but what holds my attention is your narrative style........you are relaxed, informative, very knowledgeable, and you have a presentation style reminiscent of Charles Kuralt of On The Road fame. I’m glad I discovered your channel.
Hello Danny hopefully you and your family are staying safe during this pandemic we’re doing the same here in Illinois thank you again for a great video take care. Mr. Bill CNW
I really enjoyed the video. I like your hat, too. If you stand at mile 0 in Key West, you're at Whitehead St. and that's my name: Greg Whitehead You put a lot into your videos and I watch as often as I can. Thank you!
Love that old defect detector at Kathleen. There’s still a few of them with that voice in my region... mainly on CSX’s Henderson Subdivision in Kentucky.
The maps are great even for us Florida natives. I had a job once where my territory was the entire state of Florida. I used to brag that I could drive anywhere in the state without. I thought that until I saw your video about the Bone Valley Mines. There sure are a lot of very small towns in that area!!!
They are the best videos. So full of knowledge and details. I’m not saying others videos are bad. It’s just on my opinion yours are better and the best because I don’t see and hear the descriptions of and about what you are describing at the time. This may be my best complement to you Danny but if say I was a blind man and I managed to find or run across one your videos I would still love it by just listening to your voice describe your subject. You remind me of some of the Great Narraters of TV and movies from years past. You know that Great Descriptive voice that you could listen to for hours on end. I will be gone sometime in future years as we all will but I only hope that for future rail fans that someone young will follow from your Great Work and carry on your thoroughness on down the line as that red flashing end of train marker disappears into the distance for them Love ya Danny and keep up the Great Work that you do. PS I don’t know who you were employed by in years past before you do what you do now, but if you worked as thoroughly for them as you do at the job you really seem to love now. Then they were the luckiest people in the world at the time to have you in their employment.
Anyone else take the DD axle count, subtract two C-C locomotives, and do some math instead? I mean, Danny practically told us to. That's my alibi. Danny, are you seeing other rail fans out there? I figure if you're outside of the urban areas and have the access to yourself, that's socially distanced. Whether the local officials agree with me is another matter.
I’m really enjoying your videos Danny, something different every time I hit the play button. It must be time consuming doing the post production edits and commentary, and I for one can appreciate your efforts. Nice job on the ‘non edit’ so we viewers could count the cars in the consist. I got 124. Cheers
Seeing at least one train in full is always appreciated. Have you considered doing separate videos showing in-full trains from the footage you collect? It'd be a nice way of bringing in some extra view traffic, I'd say.
We stopped using the house mounted temp sensor due to the many false stops they caused. The new sensors/scanner we utilize use the temp from the bottom of the car as the ambient temp for calculating the bearing temp.
124...? 😄 Just got done watching a vid of yours on the Tally sub, my old stomping grds - then this new one popped up. Always get a tiny bit of nostalgia w your stuff Danny. Stay safe, eagerly awaiting the next
I loved the music of the wheel flanges squealing on the rail heads on the switch from the phosphate train. Great video, Danny, and I have never been disappointed by one of your videos. Glad to see your doing well. I guess you'll be able to get out to explore the rails around Florida, soon. Enjoy!
124 Cars + 2 engines = 508 axles. AND no defects....... Except for those who disliked this video.
I always wonder why "no defect" reports are necessary. Why doesn't this device start talking only in case there is an issue to report?
hahahaha
@@szabados1980 Because no report could mean no defects or just that the detector is broken. This way there's no doubt.
Robert Mitchum lmfao yessss
@@szabados1980 There are some detectors which do exactly that. Not sure about CSX, but on UP they often speak up about dragging equipment.
Danny - The maps are always appreciated for those of us unfamiliar with Florida geography. Great video as always!
I second this!
It would be nice if possible to see the map over the streets also
Danny. I suffer from anxiety disorder and depression. Watching your videos always calms me down. It brings me back to when I was a kid and my dad took me to my first rail yard. LOVE THE VIDEOS AND THANK YOU!!!!!!!
Once again, when you receive the notification that Distant Signal is Premiering, you know what to do........
Drop everything except money and watch!
"Exactly."
Always do!
Definetly dont drop your watch.
So true!
SOOOOOOOOOOO True!
I watched the Southern Railroad 4501 documentary you narrated the other day. What a fantastic history that locomotive has. And man they kept that thing going on a shoestring for such a long time. Very impressive
Glad you enjoyed it
You are a great narrator and your videos are very good, keep on the good work Danny.
Hi, this train had 124 cars. From the DD's report at the 08:01 time mark, the total of axles reported was 508. From 508, subtract 12 for the 2 engines (6 axles per engine). (508 - 12) = 496 car axles, now divide 496 by 4 axles for each car (496/4) = 124 cars. But, there are times when listening to a scanner for DD reports, the "total cars" math can produce errors because: there may be a 4 axle type engine in the consist, there could have been an 8 axle car, and if there are shared truck cars like those on some Auto-rack cars, Inter-modal cars, etc. Nice video !! Thank you :)
Hi Danny; Another super production.Thanks for sharing it with your viewers. I really enjoy your techniques for using maps to give us some geographical context. This is really helpful for those of us not familiar with your area. Nice subtle touch in de-focusing the background while the map takes center stage.
Many thanks!
Hi Danny. Another great (if short) video. But.. That folded dipole antenna is omni-directional in the horizontal plane, just like the vertical whips, etc. The only thing that might impact the directionality is the vertical mounting post which could act as a reflector, making the pattern somewhat stronger in the direction opposite it. Also, even though the dipole appears folded, a true folded dipole would have a continuous conductor on the side opposite the feed point. This would raise the feed-point impedance to 300 ohms. As it was shown, the feed point impedance would be closer to 75 ohms. The "folded" part is probably set up as a "loading" mechanism to make the apparent length of the dipole longer than its folded length. (Source: Electrical Engineer since 1965, Radio Amateur since 1957.)
When cabooses were being used and on almost every train, a light train was called a caboose up. As in the caboose is up at the engines.
Yes, everyone get out and get some fresh air. It will do your soul some good.
Never heard that kind of voice on a CSX detector before. Thanks for sharing!
I don't understand how people can dislike such great videos
Especially since one doesn't pay for the product!
Danny THANK you FOR your VIDEO and your comments and your time AWESOME NICE VIDEO as always THANK you AGAIN for you TIME and your efforts. 😁👍
Your diagrams of train routes are quite useful; it'd be great if you included more of them. Thanks!
Thanks, Danny. I'm just so glad you do this for us; I assume that, for you, it's a labor of love, but I shudder a bit when I think of the time and effort it takes to make such a polished thing as your video clips. Hours for the shoots and hours for the edits add up I'm sure. So, thanks again for doing this; it certainly makes my life better!
Your outstanding videos makes these social distancing days a lot easier! Cheers from Sweden!
I have been a Foamer since I was 5 years old. My father worked for the RR all his life. He took me to work before we had the "take your child to work day". I operated a locomotive by the time I was 12.
CSX really needs to hire you to do a commercial for them. I'd jump out of my seat if a commercial came on TV and I heard your voice.
Hah! that's nice of you, Shawn.
You are so polished and professional. A real gem in you tube land.
That's a nice compliment, David. Thanks!
Danny - Your videos are nicely prepared and very informative. Your presentation style is mature and almost laid back, and I find it both easy and relaxing to listen. I also appreciate the depth and historical perspective you provide. Stay well, enjoy your time around the rails, and keep these videos coming. Much appreciated.
124 cars and 2 engines...although I didn't make the request I thank you for allowing those of us who can't help themselves to HAVE to count the units on ANY train (I always include the engines). Whenever I am at a crossing I pray for a train...ANY train...so I can have my counting fix!!! :) Thanks, Danny!
The great thing about just finding you channel the other day is that we can bing watch years of Distant Signal episodes on this cold day in Ontario
Thank you Danny for still making videos! Whether a quick 8 minute video or a 20 minute video, always packed with lots of great information and appreciated during these crazy times...Stay safe!
It may have been a light railfanning day, but viewing from the UK I enjoy these videos hugely!
The white cylinder with the louvres can detect temperature and humidity, barometric pressure... etc. the infrared sensor detects temperature of wheel bearings, but there is an electromagnetic coil detector that detects length of train and number of axles. You can hear it click if a piece of metal is placed over it. To get length of train, it decides axles by 4 generally and for the loco idk.
Nice Danny! I Absolutely LOVE The Older Style DDs Like That! Awesome Job!
Great 👍 Job, Danny! You’re the “Shell Answer Man” of Everything Railroad. Thanks for Sharing and Stay Safe. 👍
Once again, outstanding video!! Thank you for starting my weekend off on the right foot!!!
Danny as a rail fan and railroader up in Pennsylvania I love your videos thank you for making them
You guys can count all the cars in all my videos as well as my live stream and even now Canadian National runs some big trains although not quite as many. Thanks for another great video Danny, every one of them is an absolute joy!
You keep making lock down enjoyable, Danny. In New Zealand we are staying in our "bubble" and not mixing with anyone else. And seeing the whole train is great since we cannot drive down to the tracks and see what a lot of us over here are modelling. Can't wait until the next one. Cheers!
Short but sweet. Thanks for all your effort in putting together informative as well as entertaining videos.
Often wondered exactly what the defect detector did, as usual you give a clear concise explanation. Thanks.
Outstanding, as always Danny.
I really love your telephoto work! Big plus! Keep it up!
Thanks Danny for keeping us entertained. 👍
Thanks again Danny for going out and doing the videos and showing us apart of the American rail network that most of us would not see otherwise. Hey if your ever in Northern California and want to take a ride over donner summit let me know i think we can hook you up. Yes I work for uncle Pete. Roseville to sparks Nevada. Come on out
Thanks so much, Mike. Donner is on my list!
By all means, Danny, it's spectacular.
I also like the narration in the video a lot! Really nice!
Well counting railcars definitely isn't like counting sheep. I was watching at 3 am at work and for sure thought I was tired. Never tired of watching trains! And I was right on the count lol
Haha! Yeah. Much noisier than sheep.
Sometimes I just need one of your videos to forget about the crazy stuff going on, I even counted the cars. Lol. Thank you and be safe!
Really enjoy watching your videos! Great job in narration and videography.
Thanks Danny. A pleasant treat on a Friday evening!
Grew up in Orlando but moved in 1974. Love and remember the Seaboard Coastline. Keep up the good videos and some videos of the area.
Love your videos it brings back childhood memories
Enjoy watching your videos in Duluth, Minnesota.. Thanks for getting out and entertaining me on lunch break.
I like very much your videos Danny Harmon I am big fan of the railroads since 7 years old.All types of railroad equipment.Thanks for sharing this video with us.+ 1 sub 😀
Another great job Danny, thanks for keeping all of us going out here and thanks for the continued education of all things trains. Can't wait to get back down to Florida, ASAP...........
Yea, i finally see a map. You always talk about the various lines and routes and subs. Finally glad to see a map.
Loved the "car counting" game ... 124 cars + 2 engines.
I always enjoy your videos Danny! Keep up the great work! I counted 124 cars and 2 locomotives on that Q453. That's a big train!
No need for DPU
Some trains are better than none! Stay safe out there on the high iron Danny!!
I always love seeing a new video pop up in my stream.
Great video Danny. Well I guess I did ok on the count. That train had 508 axles. That adds up to 127 cars. I enjoyed the video. Thanks 👍👍👍❤️
It's good to see your doing well through these tough times Danny. Thanks for the video I always look forward to watching them. Stay safe out there
Thank you. Well done Mr. Harmon as usual. Excellent!
I have another request Danny! You should go around abandoned tracks!
Like Explain the history. When it was constructed and abandoned!
That sounds like a great idea.
While that's an excellent topic and I have considered doing that myself, Danny has told me and I think he has shared with many others here that it's not a topic he enjoys at all.
@@SD40Fan_Jason There was a UA-camr, RailRol82, who was doing that, but his channel was hacked and UA-cam hasn't done anything to fix it.
Roly has recovered his channel and is making videos again.
I think he does that sometimes.
Love seeing the whole train Danny Thanks!!
Thanks for the video Danny! You have the best videos and your broadcast background shows through. Very polished and the VO is clear and audio excellent! You can tell you are not using a hammer mic! ha ha!
Nice catches! I like the CSX YN2 GE AC4400C6W at 1:34 and the grade crossing mechanical striker bells at 1:54 a lot! Really nice!
the addition of rail maps are good! Thank you MR. H!
I like your uploads, Danny, nice and informative.
I love your videos, Danny. There's a fascinating Wikipedia article on "Bone Valley" about the phosphate mining and associated railroads.
Thank you for letting the whole train go through I love counting the train cars please have it to where you can do some more trains like this often.
It's amazing to see the whole train.
Thank you for making the video! Please be safe!
The best part of tonights coved, stay at home evening. Thanks Danny!
Exactly what I needed in these troubling times!
Hi Danny. I am enjoying your posts immensely. Your videography is awesome but what holds my attention is your narrative style........you are relaxed, informative, very knowledgeable, and you have a presentation style reminiscent of Charles Kuralt of On The Road fame. I’m glad I discovered your channel.
Me too!! Wow! No one's ever compared me to Kuralt before. Thanks!
old school DD giving that count and no defect result, great video Danny!
Another excellent production Sir!
Hello Danny hopefully you and your family are staying safe during this pandemic we’re doing the same here in Illinois thank you again for a great video take care. Mr. Bill CNW
I really enjoyed the video. I like your hat, too. If you stand at mile 0 in Key West, you're at Whitehead St. and that's my name: Greg Whitehead
You put a lot into your videos and I watch as often as I can. Thank you!
That was a nice light day... thanks Danny stay safe!👍🏾
Great video, Danny!
Nice seeing the Family Lines covered hoppers on Q453.
Love that old defect detector at Kathleen. There’s still a few of them with that voice in my region... mainly on CSX’s Henderson Subdivision in Kentucky.
Stokes has a newer voice only a couple 3 yrs old
Carters has an older voice
Personally I like carters DD better
This is the new Southern Technologies Model. STC SmartSCAN NG2.
Awesome video! I have been to all those spots. lol
Thank Jaw Tooth!
The maps are great even for us Florida natives. I had a job once where my territory was the entire state of Florida. I used to brag that I could drive anywhere in the state without. I thought that until I saw your video about the Bone Valley Mines. There sure are a lot of very small towns in that area!!!
Excellent Video as we have come to expect
They are the best videos. So full of knowledge and details. I’m not saying others videos are bad. It’s just on my opinion yours are better and the best because I don’t see and hear the descriptions of and about what you are describing at the time. This may be my best complement to you Danny but if say I was a blind man and I managed to find or run across one your videos I would still love it by just listening to your voice describe your subject. You remind me of some of the Great Narraters of TV and movies from years past. You know that Great Descriptive voice that you could listen to for hours on end. I will be gone sometime in future years as we all will but I only hope that for future rail fans that someone young will follow from your Great Work and carry on your thoroughness on down the line as that red flashing end of train marker disappears into the distance for them
Love ya Danny and keep up the Great Work that you do.
PS I don’t know who you were employed by in years past before you do what you do now, but if you worked as thoroughly for them as you do at the job you really seem to love now. Then they were the luckiest people in the world at the time to have you in their employment.
Love it! Thanks for getting out there and suppling us with some entertainment and knowledge. 👍
I counted 124 cars... unless my eyes were playing tricks on me lol
Anyone else take the DD axle count, subtract two C-C locomotives, and do some math instead? I mean, Danny practically told us to. That's my alibi.
Danny, are you seeing other rail fans out there? I figure if you're outside of the urban areas and have the access to yourself, that's socially distanced. Whether the local officials agree with me is another matter.
ATSF1317 yes if you subtract the 12 axles and divide by 4 you get 124
Good. I took a micro nap shortly after 100 and wasn't sure I got the number right but that's what I counted too.
Rick, I agree 100%, but the intermodal container carriers wont be accurate due to their linkup design that I have seen
I got the same
Over 40 K subs. Congratulations Danny, well deserved. Stay well !
Another great vid Danny. Thank you for sharing with us.
All these years and I've never known what the "flapper" component of a detector is. Very cool!
Been looking forward to this since I saw the upcoming premiere. Thanks for sharing.
I’m really enjoying your videos Danny, something different every time I hit the play button. It must be time consuming doing the post production edits and commentary, and I for one can appreciate your efforts. Nice job on the ‘non edit’ so we viewers could count the cars in the consist. I got 124. Cheers
Awesome video as always Danny!
Like that shot of Q453. Shows that there are indeed hills in Florida.
Seeing at least one train in full is always appreciated. Have you considered doing separate videos showing in-full trains from the footage you collect? It'd be a nice way of bringing in some extra view traffic, I'd say.
Thanks for the maps on the screen.
4:40 that looks like a shielded weather sensor, which protect the sensors from giving false temperature readings.
@Jon Bargmann I was surprised the "ambient temperature" wasn't in the DD's report.
We stopped using the house mounted temp sensor due to the many false stops they caused. The new sensors/scanner we utilize use the temp from the bottom of the car as the ambient temp for calculating the bearing temp.
124...? 😄 Just got done watching a vid of yours on the Tally sub, my old stomping grds - then this new one popped up. Always get a tiny bit of nostalgia w your stuff Danny. Stay safe, eagerly awaiting the next
Awesome video, really good job
it's nice how CSX still has some of the "fallen flags" still around. Would be nice if they could actually bring them back
Once again another excellent video from DH! Cheers from the other Melbourne (Australia)
Really good intel here!!👍👍😎
Been waiting for awhile for this. This is the only good railfan out there. LOL Keep doing what your doing
Great video Danny keep on uploading 😁
It always amazes me that 2 locomotives can pull all that weight.
I loved the music of the wheel flanges squealing on the rail heads on the switch from the phosphate train. Great video, Danny, and I have never been disappointed by one of your videos. Glad to see your doing well. I guess you'll be able to get out to explore the rails around Florida, soon. Enjoy!