Agreed. From that first Lionel train set under the Christmas tree, to riding the subway to school in New York, I always dreamed about being a train engineer. Now I gotta do with TSW and train simulator 2020. Thanks sir.
From a retired engineer you operate that train like a professional. I really enjoy watching your channel. You put me right back in that seat. Keep the videos coming. Thanks 👍👍👍❤️
I miss that life. I was a conductor and engineer with UP for almost 10 years. I miss that kind of comradery. There's no life like that and I was proud to tell people what I did for a living. I hired out when I just turned 19. I'm 33 now and life took me in a different direction...but I think about the days and nights I spent out there on the rails sometimes and it makes me smile.
@@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042 Your an awesome CSX Locomotive Engineer I love the ride along videos their even better than watching the trains drive by as the engineer drives it
I have Been a Railfan since the age of 3 , my Grandfather may he R.I.P. was an Engineer for Chessie system and when Chessie was bought out by CSX he went on and Rolled for CSX until 1990 then went to Conrail as a engineer and retired from the railroad in 2000 , I have the dream still to work for the railroad in some capacity even if it's maintenance of way . I love the railroad and the trains alike but every engineer and conductor is the best people I've met in life . Thanks a billion for making and sharing this video . Keep on keeping on sir from a Railfan who loves trains .
Hey Mike..You are doing something I always wanted to do and being a brotha also...go head with your bad self. Too old now to work for railroad but do have a very nice train layout where I am a engineer. Thanks for making a channel for us train heads to follow
Just found your videos, Sir you had the koolest job, I was a log truck driver for 41 years, that was pretty kool but loci engineer...way kool. What kid doesn’t love a train, even us 73 year old ones. 👍
When My dad was a conductor/Engineer he was out of the Louisville Yard, did the Louisville to Evansville, Louisville to Nashville, Louisville to Cincinnati routes. When he was rail gang he was out of Queens gate in Cincinnati
Thankyou for your dedicated service Mike! Our goods in America wouldn't get to us consumers without your hard work and dedication! Thankyou again and God bless you!
Hey, Mike! I'm from Brazil! We have the same locomotives! CSX and UP sell many used locomotives for us! Don't stop with the videos!! They are amazing! Greetings!
I love your videos. Your job was my dream growing up. We lived near RR tracks and I was in love with trains. Life took me in a different direction, but the love for trains never left.
Love your videos Mike. I spent my life in a factory, never really enjoyed my days there. What a joy it must be to be an engineer. I'm a subscriber now, thanks so much for these great videos.
No kidding man I’ve applied many times the closest I’ve gotten to the railroad is for progress rail services we worked behind the CSX rail gang cutting the rail and loading gondola cars and picking up spikes and plates with a magnet it was really a great experience
Hi Mike. Just caught your videos and subscribed to your channel. My dad was a railroader for the Maine Central as a brakeman. Dad did take me with him on 4 different occasions from Rigby Yard in So. Portland, Me. to St Johnsbury, Vt. What a thrill. I came ever so close to hiring out myself in 1969. It was a yard job, so I declined. I wanted the road like dad. If I had known how bigger companies work, I would most certainly have taken it. Sometimes you take what's available to get through the door and transfer from there when something else opens up. I ended up driving an 18 wheeler for 38 years, 25 of that as a Teamster. Enjoying my retirement. One last thing, I love trains, always have, always will. Over the years I did get to ride in the yard with a couple of great engineers. Great people. Stay safe.
I like your videos. I guess trains are in my blood. My father worked for the Pennsylvania ,Penn Central, and Amtrak. 41 years. Our family would ride the train from NYC to Florida before Amtrak. Real tablecloth and China and silverware in the diner car. I would ride in the vestibule with the top half of the door open and watch the countryside and passing trains go by. Thanks.
@@7674Princess Found out he retired 2014, I retired 2020 after 42 years 3rd generation. Okay, use of electronics, independant brake on over 10 mph, talking after approach signal, "sterile cab" no eye protection with window open, some happened several times. Not all were offenses in 2014, but management hired several hackers to monitor facebook on employees and fire them. You cant deny a camera. It was always my duty to protect my fellow hogheads from corporate. I was involved with my union and I despise the hedge fund shit weasels that stole my Railroad. You also have to sound horn when passing stopped train to warn trainmen walking stopped train. Conductors are supposed to check train when stopped and watch other moving trains by. Cameras catch you when you dont. Pheeew!
@@7674Princess Hope I didn't come off as a pompous ass, it's just humiliating to get fired over some ridiculous small thing. I spent 9 months on the street for trying to fix an electronical problem. All trainmasters are taught to hate union workers unless you are willing to rat out your fellow workers. A very toxic work enviroment. I wish this wasn't true.
You should tell everyone where you are. Some of your videos I just happened to know because you are going through my area of atlanta, Marietta, Kennesaw ,and Acworth. But I bet all these rail fans would love to know where you are during your videos.
Mike, thank you for the vids. I have always admired rail engineers and as a kid I wanted to be one after seeing a train roll down the Oregon side of the Snake River Valley. I became a truck driver instead.
Hi Mike, What was the longest train you pulled & what was the maximum power units did you pull too ? And please keep the vid's coming please , if you've run out of material you'll just have to hit the rails again.
You are doing what I dreamed of...When I tried to hire on the B&O in January, 1970, there were no black engineers...and I never saw any train crewmen who were black either. I was told I am color blind...so passed everything else, but that eye test. The HR guy in Baltimore wanted to hire me because of my test scores...but didn't want to be a clerk. Think about it....I would have had 50 years seniority on the railroad....and probably still not be number one on the board! LOL
bit late and you may have your answer by now but if Amtrak runs through your area there's a database (i wanna say its ontrac or something along those lines) with all of the frequencies they run on, other than that a simple google search has always worked for me especially for the shortline railroads by me.
Does CSX allow personal electronics in the cab? I assume you are using a small camera. Son is a NS engineer and they are not allowed any personal cameras or electronics in the cab while operating. Would love to watch him at work.
It's really wasn't that relevant with me we had any number of things limiting the full experience of the engines capability most of the time, tonnage and track restrictions..I would say for me GE they came a long way.
always wanted to work for the Class 1's but then PSR killed it for me having any desire. I'm a single man with no kids so the schedule isn't the issue.
Mike, I looking at the fueling station at the beginning of this vid, are you responsible for fueling the train and about how many gallons of diesel does she take?
There many times in my career I have had to swallow my heart back into my chest. I have seen things that just didn't jive at the moment I saw them and I have seen others seize up from things that were an anomaly. It's all a part of the job. Equally I have heard stories of the last thing that someone said they saw just before a deadly crash. You would have to live the life to appreciate what I have just said. I was truly blessed to make it to the finish line.
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For those of us who always wanted to sit in your seat, but life took us somewhere else.... we thank you for the videos.
Yes we do
Agreed. From that first Lionel train set under the Christmas tree, to riding the subway to school in New York, I always dreamed about being a train engineer. Now I gotta do with TSW and train simulator 2020. Thanks sir.
We ARE taking his seat.... but as a PASSENGER while he’s operating this MASSIVE beast of the CSX! 😂
So perfectly said!
Yes thank you so much for these videos ! Awesome. Would love that job
From a retired engineer you operate that train like a professional. I really enjoy watching your channel. You put me right back in that seat. Keep the videos coming. Thanks 👍👍👍❤️
I miss that life. I was a conductor and engineer with UP for almost 10 years. I miss that kind of comradery. There's no life like that and I was proud to tell people what I did for a living. I hired out when I just turned 19. I'm 33 now and life took me in a different direction...but I think about the days and nights I spent out there on the rails sometimes and it makes me smile.
No jobs compared to a life on the railroad , I miss it.39 yrs 3 months
I've always loved trains. Love them even more now, knowing a brother was the conductor.
That's Engineer, however I spent 25 years as a Conductor.
My apologies....
I bet it's a great job!
@@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042 Your an awesome CSX Locomotive Engineer I love the ride along videos their even better than watching the trains drive by as the engineer drives it
I have Been a Railfan since the age of 3 , my Grandfather may he R.I.P. was an Engineer for Chessie system and when Chessie was bought out by CSX he went on and Rolled for CSX until 1990 then went to Conrail as a engineer and retired from the railroad in 2000 , I have the dream still to work for the railroad in some capacity even if it's maintenance of way . I love the railroad and the trains alike but every engineer and conductor is the best people I've met in life . Thanks a billion for making and sharing this video .
Keep on keeping on sir from a Railfan who loves trains .
Thanks Bobby
Hey Mike..You are doing something I always wanted to do and being a brotha also...go head with your bad self. Too old now to work for railroad but do have a very nice train layout where I am a engineer. Thanks for making a channel for us train heads to follow
Thanks Arthur !
Just found your videos, Sir you had the koolest job, I was a log truck driver for 41 years, that was pretty kool but loci engineer...way kool. What kid doesn’t love a train, even us 73 year old ones. 👍
Hey, i think you spelled "cool"wrong. You said "kool"
@@daniloacosta8130 he’s 73...
@@UnionCountyPhotography oh hey matthew 😂
@@NotGavin hey gav
When My dad was a conductor/Engineer he was out of the Louisville Yard, did the Louisville to Evansville, Louisville to Nashville, Louisville to Cincinnati routes. When he was rail gang he was out of Queens gate in Cincinnati
Thankyou for your dedicated service Mike! Our goods in America wouldn't get to us consumers without your hard work and dedication! Thankyou again and God bless you!
You the man Mike ! "Retired Machinist" Erie-Lackawanna ConRail Northforksouthern
Hello Mike I am a Locomotive Engineer from New Zealand (KiwiRail), love your videos...
Hello from Florida USA ...Thank you New Zealand !
Beautiful K5HL sound 06:09. Thank you for the many films. Best regards from Poland
I love seeing my town and surrounding areas (Bartow County) from the rails.. Be safe and keep up the good work Sir!
From a UPRR railroader Chicago service unit...i enjoy your videos...i'm finally up for engine school next year!!
Thanks I wish you the best
I just found your channel and couldn't hit the subscribe button fast enough. Loving the content.
Hey, Mike! I'm from Brazil! We have the same locomotives! CSX and UP sell many used locomotives for us! Don't stop with the videos!! They are amazing! Greetings!
Q211 use to come through Columbia SC where I live now I didn't know he was on train Q211 before.
I love your videos. Your job was my dream growing up. We lived near RR tracks and I was in love with trains. Life took me in a different direction, but the love for trains never left.
Thank you it felt like I was driving the train, now I know what you enginers go through.
Love your videos Mike. I spent my life in a factory, never really enjoyed my days there. What a joy it must be to be an engineer. I'm a subscriber now, thanks so much for these great videos.
No kidding man I’ve applied many times the closest I’ve gotten to the railroad is for progress rail services we worked behind the CSX rail gang cutting the rail and loading gondola cars and picking up spikes and plates with a magnet it was really a great experience
Hi Mike. Just caught your videos and subscribed to your channel. My dad was a railroader for the Maine Central as a brakeman. Dad did take me with him on 4 different occasions from Rigby Yard in So. Portland, Me. to St Johnsbury, Vt. What a thrill. I came ever so close to hiring out myself in 1969. It was a yard job, so I declined. I wanted the road like dad. If I had known how bigger companies work, I would most certainly have taken it. Sometimes you take what's available to get through the door and transfer from there when something else opens up. I ended up driving an 18 wheeler for 38 years, 25 of that as a Teamster. Enjoying my retirement. One last thing, I love trains, always have, always will. Over the years I did get to ride in the yard with a couple of great engineers. Great people. Stay safe.
Thanks Gary.
@@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042 You're welcome, mike.
@@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042 You're welcome, Mike.
I like your videos. I guess trains are in my blood. My father worked for the Pennsylvania ,Penn Central, and Amtrak. 41 years. Our family would ride the train from NYC to Florida before Amtrak. Real tablecloth and China and silverware in the diner car. I would ride in the vestibule with the top half of the door open and watch the countryside and passing trains go by. Thanks.
How old was your dad when he started working for the railroad and when he retired from the railroad?
Great videos Mike I truly enjoy them stay safe
Love your videos Mister Mike!!!
Hey Mike! Q028 comes by the farm every evening. Sometimes before and sometimes after Q026. Take care!
What a dangerous but exciting job you've got! I've always been fascinated by trains.
I think I’ve found me a new channel to watch.
The commentary in these videos are hilarious with you and "trouble"
I just I could hear what you guys said in the other video about the red head... I know it was classic. Hell I laughed bc you both were
Mike, you sure do provde great rides.
Enjoyed your video, very much. I like watching trains, especially the Locomotives. I also like steam & hope "CSX" restarts their steam program
Love the full throttle can 👍
Awesome video Mike 👍
I only recently found your channel.. but wow, amazing.
Showing Support For Mike Love All Your Videos Always Hit The Like Button ...
Thanks !
The Best CSXT Locomotive Engineer EVER !!!!!!!
Soon to be fired, I counted over ten offenses. 42 years and spent 12 of those as a union official kissing ass trying to get peoples jobs back.
@@railroad7401 Just Curious ... What Are The 10 Offenses ??
@@7674Princess Found out he retired 2014, I retired 2020 after 42 years 3rd generation. Okay, use of electronics, independant brake on over 10 mph, talking after approach signal, "sterile cab" no eye protection with window open, some happened several times. Not all were offenses in 2014, but management hired several hackers to monitor facebook on employees and fire them. You cant deny a camera. It was always my duty to protect my fellow hogheads from corporate. I was involved with my union and I despise the hedge fund shit weasels that stole my Railroad. You also have to sound horn when passing stopped train to warn trainmen walking stopped train. Conductors are supposed to check train when stopped and watch other moving trains by. Cameras catch you when you dont. Pheeew!
@@7674Princess Hope I didn't come off as a pompous ass, it's just humiliating to get fired over some ridiculous small thing. I spent 9 months on the street for trying to fix an electronical problem. All trainmasters are taught to hate union workers unless you are willing to rat out your fellow workers. A very toxic work enviroment. I wish this wasn't true.
This Reminds me when I play Train Simulator Classic and Open Rails/MSTS
It looks like driving a moving building. It makes all of those pick-up trucks at 4:50 look like baby cars.
Nice video Mike !
These are amazing. Thank you so much for these videos!
Locked on this channel like knuckles connecting 2 cars.
You should tell everyone where you are. Some of your videos I just happened to know because you are going through my area of atlanta, Marietta, Kennesaw ,and Acworth. But I bet all these rail fans would love to know where you are during your videos.
Love trains but drive semis much respect thank you for the videos stay safe
I can ride along all day mr Barnett....🇺🇸👍🚂🛤♥️ my phone battery is almost dead...🤬
This was amazing! I hope I can work for the railroad one day
Mike, thank you for the vids.
I have always admired rail engineers and as a kid I wanted to be one after seeing a train roll down the Oregon side of the Snake River Valley.
I became a truck driver instead.
man you're so chill it's just awesomely stupid...and thats on my part....you've obviously figured out how to make work fun!
well done!
Nicely done sir! Look forward to the next video. :)
Hi Mike, What was the longest train you pulled & what was the maximum power units did you pull too ? And please keep the vid's coming please , if you've run out of material you'll just have to hit the rails again.
I see ya Mike doing your thing
I used to live near Girard in the Timber Ridge Apts.
@@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042 I know you from Rising Star Baptist Church right?
@@fbcofgirard correct I guess I can't make you out in the glasses.
@@fbcofgirard Thanks pastor ..God Bless You
love the videos 👍
MIKE BATNETT
WHERE WERE YOU A FIREFIGHTER?
I was one in Columbus Georgia. Station 4
Yes fire station 4 engine co.# 4 Montgomery Al. briefly while layed off from the RR in 1984
MIKE WE MISS YOU BROTHER,WE AT WHEELING & LAKE ERIE RAILWAY
Good Ole W&LE Be Safe
0:34 Sadly 5105 has since been Rebuilt as a AC4400CWM (CM44AC)
You are doing what I dreamed of...When I tried to hire on the B&O in January, 1970, there were no black engineers...and I never saw any train crewmen who were black either. I was told I am color blind...so passed everything else, but that eye test. The HR guy in Baltimore wanted to hire me because of my test scores...but didn't want to be a clerk. Think about it....I would have had 50 years seniority on the railroad....and probably still not be number one on the board! LOL
I hired 1976 Chelsie Cleveland Ohio
Love your videos mike,just found them recently..I'm taking it that you're retired now
i love trains inside of train cabs and your videos!you earned a sub from me!
Awesome stuff! Hate all these trains no longer run the W&A or Chattanooga Road.
That's King Memorial Marta station on right
I'd love to work for the railroad as an engineer, I'm 14 and wondering how to get to the engineer seat.
At 2:00 what engine were you operating
New to your channel Mike, I like to watch “Runoutonarail”
Awesome ride-along Mike, thanks for the cab view. Do you ever get tired of listening to the diesel hammering out the power?
Yes when it has everything rattling .
You were on abbeville sub?
where’s Q211 run?
Wonderful videos. Can you mention your segment cities too?
Chattanooga TN, Dalton Ga, Calhoun Ga, Kingston Ga, Acworth Ga, Kennesaw Ga, Merietta Ga and Atlanta, Ga.
0:36 is that on the the river line? Off the Hudson River ? I’m sure it’s not I just thought I would ask it looks so much like it
No it's the W&A line in Georgia
Was you in Yemassee sc recently?
No I wasn't
*Were
@@conarc-d1037 at the base of Lookout Mt Chattanooga Tn. just over the fence from I 24 & Moccasin Bent in the Tennessee River
The real unstoppble
I would love to listen to train traffic on the scanner. Where could I find frequencies for my area?
bit late and you may have your answer by now but if Amtrak runs through your area there's a database (i wanna say its ontrac or something along those lines) with all of the frequencies they run on, other than that a simple google search has always worked for me especially for the shortline railroads by me.
Great vid 👍
Btw, i kinda like your videos alot. They are fun to watch. But, there is one video i just saw u kept honking i do love the soung of that.
Hey Mr Mike, do you start out as a conductor or do you start as an engineer, I’m considerin a job here soon. Thanks!
Very interesting!!!
Does CSX allow personal electronics in the cab? I assume you are using a small camera. Son is a NS engineer and they are not allowed any personal cameras or electronics in the cab while operating. Would love to watch him at work.
Do you know any CSX engineers on the Mohawk Div in NY that would be willing to record the division?
No I don't
What about bnsf ones?
@@daniloacosta8130 No
Nice One Mike!
Omg. I love this.
What division are you one? I'm in Chester, Pa, on the Philly sub.
W&A sub, I'm retired
Enjoy that retirement my friend, you earned it. Your videos are wonderful. Would you trade your career for a silver bird in the army?
Thanks but no thanks.
What a big csx train
Ok last question, what pull the best GE or EMD?
It's really wasn't that relevant with me we had any number of things limiting the full experience of the engines capability most of the time, tonnage and track restrictions..I would say for me GE they came a long way.
Ok thanks, keep up the great work💪💪💪💪👍👍👍
Wow never been on a train!
Do you gonna make POV videos? You need a headcam!
Do you drive trains to Washington DC sometimes?
When I worked from Richmond to Philadelphia I traveled through the DC metro as a freight conductor.
Have you ever been on the Spartanburg subdivisions
No I haven't
@@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042 oh ok
What's your favorite locomotive GE or EMD and why?
I didn't have a favorite so long as the engine was clean and safe.
@@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042 respect
Aí é top comforça hein abraços 🤗😉
Did you mostly do the same routes? Definitely some rough sections you go over out there
Mostly the same route.
nice video bro
I see u everywhere
Every train vid I watch in the comments I see you
Watching your videos seeing some of the territory, trying to pin point some of these locations, did you work out of Waycross, or run into there?
No I only ran the W&W Atlanta to Chattanooga.
Nice!
Downtown under GWCC
always wanted to work for the Class 1's but then PSR killed it for me having any desire. I'm a single man with no kids so the schedule isn't the issue.
Mike was u a firefighter?
Mike I’m a firefighter here in Louisville Ky
Yes during my lay off years I was a firefighter in Montgomery Al
I see you at King Memorial Station
Mike, I looking at the fueling station at the beginning of this vid, are you responsible for fueling the train and about how many gallons of diesel does she take?
Between 3000 & 7000 gls
MR Barnett, i could swear i saw a video where you retired ?
clarify this for me please :)
I did retire Feb 2014.
@@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042 ah okay, i thought i remember seeing that. so is this just a collab of older videos?
@@CapStar362 yes from additional footage.
@@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042 ahhh well, respect on your long career and successful retirement from a wonderful career
4:36 jeez
3,56 city?
Euharlee Ga.
Man about 1:28 ish it damn sure looked like they were on the same track haha
There many times in my career I have had to swallow my heart back into my chest. I have seen things that just didn't jive at the moment I saw them and I have seen others seize up from things that were an anomaly. It's all a part of the job. Equally I have heard stories of the last thing that someone said they saw just before a deadly crash. You would have to live the life to appreciate what I have just said. I was truly blessed to make it to the finish line.