long live, long-hood forward! interesting commentary at the start of this video regarding retired railroad workers being railfans. it is unique to do see someone do something so fulfilling and enjoyable, they want to be around it after getting away from day-to-day activities; some persons retire and never want to see their former vocations again.
Yes, I love seeing engines run long hood forward, though on CSX, it's really just running backwards. Norfolk Southern had the only true "Long Hood Forward" engines I've ever seen. I have several railroader and ex-railroader friends who are big-time rail fans. I've found that a lot of people get into the business because they love it. If you want to see proof, just come to the annual Jacksonville train show in February. Filled with railroaders.
Very nice video. In my early teenage years I was able to railfan a few times with a retired dispatcher for the Illinois Central. I now regret not spending more time with him as I could have.
once again danny, a great vid. these small switching operations are GREAT. thanks for continuing this theme. it must have been great having a former dispatcher along with his wealth of information. i need a friend like that. send him up here to jersey. keep these switching videos coming
At 4:40 that's a very interesting use of a gate arm. As usual Danny you have made a nother great video. I'm happy to see some switching action, your voice overs always makes the video more entertaining. Thank you for sharing this railfanning trip.
Great video, as usual! Welcome to Jacksonville! I not only studied Dale Carnegie-- I took the Human Relations Course in 1980. I won the "Impromptu Speaking Champion Award" pencil.
I knew who Dale Carnegie was. I read "How to win Friends and Influence People" years ago! Still good stuff today. I love the great coverage of the locals Danny. Looking forward to more! Cheers, Dan
I feel that railfans often ignore local freights, unless its a shortline with interesting power, so its good to see some videos featuring local freights.
Locals, in my opinion are way more interesting than mainline, you don't really see interesting locos on the mains, and my interesting I mean anything that isn't a wide cab.
Those AC units on those 40s would be welcomed up here in this July weather on the VRS. I’m assuming the SD70s they purchased from the FEC have air but cannot be certain yet. Great stuff Dan and yes watch that Florida sun on the face...
Fantastic video ! I also have caught the rock train in Manassas, Virginia switching tracks back and forth near the small NS yard. I enjoyed watching your video very much, thanks for sharing this with your friends :-))
Please feel free to be forthcoming with humor. Humor is always appreciated. As far as your sunscreen application skills, hey... better to look funny than it would be to look burnt, or worse. Some spectacular footage with the drone, very nicely done !
Danny. I live in Jacksonville. We do have a lot of CSX local switch jobs. I usually see them at Bush yard near our local Budweiser Brewery. I wish I caught local switch jobs were you went.
My father was a Southern Railway trainman. The last 15 years he worked he was a conductor on a local freight train. The conductor has to be thinking all of the time to keep up about the moves the train needs to make to get over the road. The company didn’t want to pay overtime if it could be avoided. He retired in 1989, with 41 years of service. Things have changed since then.
We must always remember that locals are what keep the railroad suburban and city operations going. Even up where I live here in Montgomery County, Texas, there is a busy industrial park a few minutes away from me that gets a local and a couple of rock trains during the week if they aren't headed to Huntsville cement plants.
What ever happened to the EMD SW1500s the MP15ACs and MP15DCs? Have they all been retired in favor of GP40s and larger? I know the local short line close to where we live has gradually gone from the old G. E. U boats though they are still all four axle configuration and not six axle trucks on their engines. Just asking I enjoy your work , over.
Great video, Danny! I love catching this kind of action. I'd love to join ya if you head back to Jacksonville for more locals, as I've been around the area a lot but alas staked a lot of interest for mainline action.
Thanks Tolga. I'll let you know. Yes, I've done nothing but mainline action for a long time, but have recently discovered this detail part of railroading and it's very interesting.
Back in the 1970s, I used to service vending machines to many of the industries around Edgewood and Ellis roads. My 5am start saw many 'Family Lines' equipment switching cars and laying down flares - this was long before the upgrades to bells, lights and crossing gates. My hometown and I'm proud to have you visit here Danny. God bless and be safe.
Thanks. Great video. I wanted to work for the railroad when I was 18. They would not hire me. Vision to poor. Near sided. And. Not correct type for the affidavit action program. Keep up the good work. A lot of education I need. Later.
This is my Home Town. I know this location. I use to work at the old Kenco Chimical plant that made RID A BUG Isectiside. Have you or will you do videos of the US17 ( Rosevelt Blvd) line between Mc Duff Av and Edgewood onwerds in to OP?
The switch also has to be lined normal while they’re not fouling because the the circuit for the signal light is broken, causing stop signals for the mainline
Distance signal you should check out Live rail fan on UA-cam they have tons of live cameras at different locations in the USA Love the videos next time you come up by New Jersey area you’ve got to check out Black River on Western Railroad they operate steam train rides in our town we have the biggest Ho model layout in the world ever since you made how to read CSX signals video.
I am currently recreating plant city Florida in the game Roblox And your videos are very useful for figuring out where these trains go and other things.
Excellent video, Danny! I really enjoyed watching Jacksonville switching action. Did anyone ever tell you that you possess the voice of a professional narrator? Your voice sounds just like many of the narrated voiceovers in Model Railroader Magazine's "Dream. Plan. Build" DVD video series. Did you participate in that? Happy rails to you! -from Tom Pilling
Does anyone remember when railfanning was simple? When you would go sit by some train tracks and wait for a train to go by? Now everyone’s got all this fancy tech and radio equipment.
Yeah, I was that way when I was a kid. Never even had a camera. The radio stuff is what brought me back into railfanning as an adult. I love all that as much as the trains.
JoeyLovesTrains. Been railfanning for well over 40 yrs. Always had some sort of camera. Got myself "radio-equipped" at age 14 and wish I'd had one even earlier. That said, I do get what you're trying to say tho.
I can remember when the cars of the Tropicana train (OJT) up here in Conrail country were pristine with fresh new paint and no ghetto "art". That was over 30 years ago.
He is playing with heavenly model trains or is an eternal fireman on a steam train circumferencing the equator. Since he is a lifelong RR man, I think it was the later.
Nice video Danny! Was it just a coincidence that the three GPs in the video were running Long Hood Forward or is this the normal practice for this type of switching?
Dang it!!!! I wanted to mention that in the narration and forgot. Not a coincidence. I don't know about the transfer train at the beginning, but for switching they often run them long-hood forward so the engineer is looking at his train. I'm sure part of it is also luke of the draw which way it's pointed in the yard.
Hit the nail on the head there Danny. I work out of Moncrief on some of those switchers. Complete luck of the draw on engine we use. No matter what you work you will be running long hood forward at least half the time!
6:20 what I dont get about american switching, is that the conductor has to walk all the way back to normal and lock a hand thrown switch. Why doesn't the driver hop out his locomotive and does it for the conductor? This would speed up things a lot as we do it here in Germany.
A couple of things. First the rules prohibit the engineer getting off the locomotive without someone else in the cab, or tying the train down. Second, unions. Each craft has its responsibilities and lines can't be crossed. Those are the reasons as I understand them.
Hi Danny, I much appreciated your answer, as you dit really fast! So, I See that the rules are a bit restricting, when it comes to switching. Different country, different style of railroading. Please keep up the fantastic work you put upon here. I've been looking your Videos for 5 years now, and as you see, jump back in the timeline from time to time.
long live, long-hood forward! interesting commentary at the start of this video regarding retired railroad workers being railfans. it is unique to do see someone do something so fulfilling and enjoyable, they want to be around it after getting away from day-to-day activities; some persons retire and never want to see their former vocations again.
Yes, I love seeing engines run long hood forward, though on CSX, it's really just running backwards. Norfolk Southern had the only true "Long Hood Forward" engines I've ever seen. I have several railroader and ex-railroader friends who are big-time rail fans. I've found that a lot of people get into the business because they love it. If you want to see proof, just come to the annual Jacksonville train show in February. Filled with railroaders.
Very nice video. In my early teenage years I was able to railfan a few times with a retired dispatcher for the Illinois Central. I now regret not spending more time with him as I could have.
Life is full of regrets, Josh. You've got to live it as it comes.
Droning gives you a better understanding where those last mile tracks end up. Nice footage!!!
Over the yrs the Local crews have been some of the friendliest. Thanks Danny!
once again danny, a great vid. these small switching operations are GREAT. thanks for continuing this theme. it must have been great having a former dispatcher along with his wealth of information. i need a friend like that. send him up here to jersey. keep these switching videos coming
Thanks! Yes, It's always a help having ex-railroaders like Dale along.
I have been following you for about 2 years or more. Really enjoy your entertaining and educated videos; keep up the good work.
Many thanks Chris. Your input is always appreciated.
At 4:40 that's a very interesting use of a gate arm. As usual Danny you have made a nother great video. I'm happy to see some switching action, your voice overs always makes the video more entertaining. Thank you for sharing this railfanning trip.
Great video, as usual! Welcome to Jacksonville!
I not only studied Dale Carnegie-- I took the Human Relations Course in 1980. I won the "Impromptu Speaking Champion Award" pencil.
Great job, i like switching moves,your narratives, clearly so everyone can understand them. Thanks Danny. A
I knew who Dale Carnegie was. I read "How to win Friends and Influence People" years ago! Still good stuff today. I love the great coverage of the locals Danny. Looking forward to more! Cheers, Dan
Yeah I've heard about Dale Carnegie forever. Never read any of his books though.
I feel that railfans often ignore local freights, unless its a shortline with interesting power, so its good to see some videos featuring local freights.
KingSNAFU Agreed.
true. everyone wants to see the hot mainline action.
you would love my channel!
KingSNAFU Danny always makes the locals more interesting. Normally locals are boring because there’s so much stop and go or stop and wait.
Locals, in my opinion are way more interesting than mainline, you don't really see interesting locos on the mains, and my interesting I mean anything that isn't a wide cab.
Those AC units on those 40s would be welcomed up here in this July weather on the VRS. I’m assuming the SD70s they purchased from the FEC have air but cannot be certain yet. Great stuff Dan and yes watch that Florida sun on the face...
Fantastic video ! I also have caught the rock train in Manassas, Virginia switching tracks back and forth near the small NS yard.
I enjoyed watching your video very much, thanks for sharing this with your friends :-))
Thanks Danny! It is good to see you post again. Nice video!
Thanks Danny. DS is the best rail fan channel on UA-cam.
I agree!
Thanks very much you guys.
Great video. Enjoy seeing the switching operations of the railroad.
Wow, such a great job, Danny. Enjoyed that video much !
Thank you Mike. Glad you liked it.
Nice work good to see you Danny hope you're having a great summer!!!!
Good professional videos. I like em. Very good Danny.
Enjoyed your video Mr. Danny! Keep'em coming!
Love how the rails hum when a inter-modal goes by
BravoZulu, Danny, enjoy your videos and comments
I enjoy these switching videos, nice to see how it's done to get freight to the end user
Please feel free to be forthcoming with humor. Humor is always appreciated. As far as your sunscreen application skills, hey... better to look funny than it would be to look burnt, or worse. Some spectacular footage with the drone, very nicely done !
Ha! Thanks Stan. Yeah I don't take chances in the sun anymore. I've had several thing cut off my face over the past couple of years.
Danny. I live in Jacksonville. We do have a lot of CSX local switch jobs. I usually see them at Bush yard near our local Budweiser Brewery. I wish I caught local switch jobs were you went.
Nice video! I loved the ones covering reading signals
Awesome great job love those gp40 - 2
Thank you sir for another great one.
Another great video Danny!
Great video! Love the narration. Following your page now.
Csx always looks good i love their units danny i love come railfan Florida with someday
Bwahaha! Dale. Carnegie. Woke up the dog laughing at it.
Ha! Yeah, but you're probably not a young man if you got the joke. :-))
My father was a Southern Railway trainman. The last 15 years he worked he was a conductor on a local freight train. The conductor has to be thinking all of the time to keep up about the moves the train needs to make to get over the road. The company didn’t want to pay overtime if it could be avoided. He retired in 1989, with 41 years of service. Things have changed since then.
We must always remember that locals are what keep the railroad suburban and city operations going. Even up where I live here in Montgomery County, Texas, there is a busy industrial park a few minutes away from me that gets a local and a couple of rock trains during the week if they aren't headed to Huntsville cement plants.
That's exactly right. That's why I've become interested in these jobs lately. I hope to do more.
What ever happened to the EMD SW1500s the MP15ACs and MP15DCs? Have they all been retired in favor of GP40s and larger? I know the local short line close to where we live has gradually gone from the old G. E. U boats though they are still all four axle configuration and not six axle trucks on their engines. Just asking I enjoy your work , over.
Great video, Danny! I love catching this kind of action. I'd love to join ya if you head back to Jacksonville for more locals, as I've been around the area a lot but alas staked a lot of interest for mainline action.
Thanks Tolga. I'll let you know. Yes, I've done nothing but mainline action for a long time, but have recently discovered this detail part of railroading and it's very interesting.
Wow Danny this was a amazing catch. That was strange to see units running long hood forward , thanks again, love the joke, lol
I am in Jacksonville DS Great video👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 I know that area well👍🏽
cool. awesome video and catches. i need do to this my self. it looks fun.
Back in the 1970s, I used to service vending machines to many of the industries around Edgewood and Ellis roads. My 5am start saw many 'Family Lines' equipment switching cars and laying down flares - this was long before the upgrades to bells, lights and crossing gates. My hometown and I'm proud to have you visit here Danny. God bless and be safe.
Excellent video, Danny
tommy4trains also nice videos the other day tom
Another great job Danny
Thanks. Great video. I wanted to work for the railroad when I was 18. They would not hire me. Vision to poor. Near sided. And. Not correct type for the affidavit action program. Keep up the good work. A lot of education I need. Later.
Great great video, hello from texas
I bet you got a few miles on that Explorer! Keep the switching coming.
It's an Expedition...and my third one. Put 214K on the first one, 175 on #2 and have barely broken this one in at 82K
This is my Home Town. I know this location. I use to work at the old Kenco Chimical plant that made RID A BUG Isectiside. Have you or will you do videos of the US17 ( Rosevelt Blvd) line between Mc Duff Av and Edgewood onwerds in to OP?
Love how CSX doesn't seem to mind running LHF. A rare sight in my area on BNSF
Awesome video Danny -Austin
Awesome video danny
Awesome video! when was this filmed? CSX 4420 used to be the common power for the local jobs in Northeast Ohio, years ago- during my childhood.
Cool video enjoyed watching.
The switch also has to be lined normal while they’re not fouling because the the circuit for the signal light is broken, causing stop signals for the mainline
Distance signal you should check out Live rail fan on UA-cam they have tons of live cameras at different locations in the USA Love the videos next time you come up by New Jersey area you’ve got to check out Black River on Western Railroad they operate steam train rides in our town we have the biggest Ho model layout in the world ever since you made how to read CSX signals video.
I am currently recreating plant city Florida in the game Roblox And your videos are very useful for figuring out where these trains go and other things.
Great video 😀👍👍
I’m going to miss the Dash 8
Love your videos!
Great video Danny
Thanks again Danny .... by-the-way ....where is part #1?
Awesome video Danny
awesome video distant signal :)
Thanks!
Thanks again Danny!
You're absolutely welcome, Daniel!
Great video! Thanks!
awesome video
Your videos are legendary
Another great video!
Informative and well done.
Keep 'em coming!
Nice video Danny was wondering what would be a good time and day to catch the Seminole gulf freight
Dale Carnegie ? Nice !
What powers the fridge units on the Tropicana cars?
Diesel engines built into the reefer units.
I really wish CSX ran here in Texas only time I’ve seen CSX is attached to a BNSF train
Now that's funny, Bryce! You oughta see the Florida railfans clamoring to get those BNSF units when they come down the peninsula.
Nice catches!
How'd they do backing moves before two-way radios? Lanterns and/or shorter trains? Anyone know?
Before the radio, there were three ground men to pass signals to the engineer. Conductor, flagman, brakeman.
Nice one Danny!
Great catch and great editing! Subscribed!
Excellent video, Danny! I really enjoyed watching Jacksonville switching action.
Did anyone ever tell you that you possess the voice of a professional narrator? Your voice sounds just like many of the narrated voiceovers in Model Railroader Magazine's "Dream. Plan. Build" DVD video series. Did you participate in that?
Happy rails to you!
-from Tom Pilling
ATSF Venta Spur Nscaler no, but he used to work on the radio
He works at Fox 13 in Tampa. I do believe.
Does anyone remember when railfanning was simple? When you would go sit by some train tracks and wait for a train to go by? Now everyone’s got all this fancy tech and radio equipment.
Yeah, I was that way when I was a kid. Never even had a camera. The radio stuff is what brought me back into railfanning as an adult. I love all that as much as the trains.
JoeyLovesTrains. Been railfanning for well over 40 yrs. Always had some sort of camera. Got myself "radio-equipped" at age 14 and wish I'd had one even earlier. That said, I do get what you're trying to say tho.
What a cool video. 😄
I can remember when the cars of the Tropicana train (OJT) up here in Conrail country were pristine with fresh new paint and no ghetto "art". That was over 30 years ago.
oh wow!!! Switching Heaven!
Glad you liked it.
Where is part 1?
Nice video. Didn’t you also go to McGirts Creek that day?
Yes, I did but I'm saving that for a Coal Train video..
I wonder what EHH would think of his CSX now.
He is playing with heavenly model trains or is an eternal fireman on a steam train circumferencing the equator. Since he is a lifelong RR man, I think it was the later.
Nice video Danny! Was it just a coincidence that the three GPs in the video were running Long Hood Forward or is this the normal practice for this type of switching?
Dang it!!!! I wanted to mention that in the narration and forgot. Not a coincidence. I don't know about the transfer train at the beginning, but for switching they often run them long-hood forward so the engineer is looking at his train. I'm sure part of it is also luke of the draw which way it's pointed in the yard.
Hit the nail on the head there Danny. I work out of Moncrief on some of those switchers. Complete luck of the draw on engine we use. No matter what you work you will be running long hood forward at least half the time!
Very nice.
I live in Tallahassee and the stupidest thing about our line is that we don't have Amtrak anymore and it's kind of stupid
6:20 what I dont get about american switching, is that the conductor has to walk all the way back to normal and lock a hand thrown switch. Why doesn't the driver hop out his locomotive and does it for the conductor? This would speed up things a lot as we do it here in Germany.
A couple of things. First the rules prohibit the engineer getting off the locomotive without someone else in the cab, or tying the train down. Second, unions. Each craft has its responsibilities and lines can't be crossed. Those are the reasons as I understand them.
Hi Danny, I much appreciated your answer, as you dit really fast! So, I See that the rules are a bit restricting, when it comes to switching. Different country, different style of railroading.
Please keep up the fantastic work you put upon here. I've been looking your Videos for 5 years now, and as you see, jump back in the timeline from time to time.
That was cool!
Thanks!
Hey Dale: “How do you get to Carnegie Hall?”
Practice!
Here in at least Ontario Canada, crewmembers call it the point of their train.
Part 2? Anyone have a link to part 1 then? I can't seem to find it.
I know...done all kinds of searches and came up with a whole lot of weird stuff...but no trains...
Sorry about this guys. "Small Customer switching" was part 1
ua-cam.com/video/52DK0zqFSe0/v-deo.html
There is an old seaboard trailer on the right at 0.23
How hot was it??
Have you done any work for herron?
Yes, I've narrated a lot of Jim Herron's shows.
Thanks 4 video
A train went by my house while a train in the video was going over a crossing. It lined up near perfectly
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how much do you work distant signal ?
I don't understand the question
at your job that you work at ????
That's funny 😂
Who owns Florida Eastcoast railroad
An outfit called Grupo Mexico.