A CAB RIDE Back in Time - Southern E8A 6901
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- Опубліковано 12 чер 2024
- Not too many people get to ride in the cab of a locomotive, and fewer still get to climb aboard an Electro-Motive Division E8A from the 1950s. That's what we're doing today. We'll also make a few stops along the way!
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Rode in one I was about 8 at the time, from Rome ga to Chattanooga dad was a sr conductor, best ride thought was in baggage car with both sliding doors open what a thrill for a kid.
I saw many Southern Crescents come through Laurel Mississippi as a kid visiting my grandparents. 6901 brings back great memories. Thanks for the video.
I got to Drive an Old Relic up at the Railroad Museum in Monticello, IL. Climbing up the outside ladder was a Lot of Fun. It was well worth Donation. 👍🙏
I bet you gone crazy with the train horn
my wife and i picked up The Crescent in Atlanta last fall and we loved the depot and the scenery to NOLA and back.
i love knowing that The Crescent has such a long history
I rode the Southern Crescent several times in the early 1970s, from Atlanta to Charlottesville. A lot of the E8s were still in the standard black Tuxedo scheme.
These are hands down my favorite diesel electric locomotives. The round nose and tilted windows just make me feel good. I wish the passenger train industry was still prevalent in the us because you know there would be some really cool trains. The tuxedo paint job is perfect too in my opinion.
It was a honor meeting you charlie
Very cool! I rode the Crescent several times in the 1950s and 60s, as well as the New Georgia Railroad. So I guess 6901 has hauled me around quite a bit. A fine locomotive.
Being a child from the 40's, I remember the streamliners very well. Very nice.
6901 also went around Stone Mountain a great number of times as a part of the New Georgia. There is even some footage of her passing by the railroad's shop complex posted here on UA-cam. 6901, and the Stone Mountain Scenic Railroad's own locomotives, Southern Railway 6147 and 6143 were shedmates on the New Georgia. With the 01 returning to the Atlanta Chapter and 43 and 47 going to Stone Mountain at the conclusion of operations. Like the 01, both 43 and 47 received mechanical upgrades, with freshly rebuilt 645E's, new generators, aux gens, air compressors, 26L brakes and Dash 2 electrical controls. Interesting that three of these 1950s era locomotives are all still in service and can be found operating in the Atlanta area. Although 43 and 47 are not museum pieces and still sing for their supper.
Be nice for the 6901 to go back out to Stone Mountain. Let her actually do a little work and pull some trains. Seeing her run at Southeastern is kind of like seeing a battleship in a bathtub.
Wonderful content, as always!
That's interesting stuff! Thanks for sharing!
We appreciate the time you spend researching and creating these excellent videos! Look forward to the next history lesson about the Southern Railroad.
Thanks!
The F 7 and E8 is my favorite model of the trains to watch and to draw
LOVE trains!
I wonder how long it takes for it to stretch out and reach it's top speed of 99 MPH on modern main line type trackage although I'd bet it hasn't been above 60 MPH since it's restoration, if that. Interesting and well done video!!
I enjoyed this video immensely. During my childhood I rode many miles all over GA going to visit relatives. My Dad worked for Southern RR so we rode free. There's nothing like traveling on a train.
Exactly what i was thinking. It's sad watching it put around on a branchline when Amtrak roars right past it on the mainline. Sure it's not as reliable as modern engines so it would be a reliability. And sure it might not be as powerful as the modern engines. But if they stopped that express and let the old engine couple on you know it could still pull that express with pride
@@cjsnidlio9409I agree. At least once a year, they should get 6901 out on the mainline and let her loose.
I think it out to be able to do one run a year to stretch it's legs, but it should be preserved
Just wanted to let you know that I enjoy watching your videos here in Texas. I am a shortline locomotive engineer and railfan in Texas.
I really appreciate that! Thank you!
I knew I recognized those shops... Considering how much TWD filmed in Georgia, I can't say I'm surprised!
Any time railroad history is delved into, I'm all in!
I'm Canadian ,, love your vids .. Like in Canada ,, Many major Station Stops closed and removed ,, very saddening ,, I'm so surprised ,, but again ,, not that shocked ,, wonderful major stations are closed , many with these new siemans locomotives ,, new major stations will open again ,, since they seem to be energy efficent ,,, all the best ,, keep on keepin on
Thank you for this great video about a gorgeous old locomotive. They certainly do not make them like that anymore.
Glad you got to join a cab ride. Looks like much fun and getting to hear the P5 is like icing on the cake!
6901 sure is beautiful!!! Love seeing older locomotives
Me too from a better Unitrd States.
Don’t we all😂
@@csxrailfan632 Yes akl us do
@@cjones3710 yup
So do I Brenda
First thing that caught my eyes in the cab was those crank up windows and wing windows. Reminds me so much of the cars I grew up driving.
I enjoyed the old F7ABA lash-ups and even had a geep or two on the trip during the early parts of my career……did I mention they were warm in the winter…..even that old 24rl being a bit odd on the right…..good day-good engine~~~
Speaking of railroad facilities being used in movies/tv shows at the southeastern railway museum a little known movie called “my Christmas soldier“ was filmed
The last of the Southern F units were a handful of FP7s.
They were assigned to work trains out of Pegram.
A few months after CR, many of these FP7s were sent to Amtrak(Chicago) during the blizzard of 77. Amtrak needed power.
The Fs were not in good shape and Southern turned them down. My buddy caught a bunch of them in Cincinnati, going back to SR. I caught 6132 with my friend at Sharonville,,,derailed too!
All the others had left either that morning or the night before. 6132 didn't make it, but it's sister 6133 still survives.
Fantastic. Interesting. I love the station buildings as much as the trains. thank you
I love the part where the amtrak train and southern railroad 6901 blow their horns at each other
6901 lives again!
So happy you got to take a cab ride…….was completely awesome. Thanks for sharing ✌️
Thanks for watching!
I like how she still has the switch box for her long since removed mars light. Also if my memory is correct 6901 was originally painted black and white and was numbered 2924.
That was a pleasant surprise, wasnt expecting a narrated cab ride with history. Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Excellent video! Good to see an oldie still getting to move around a bit.
Program is very good. ♥️ Thankyou Sir. for this good information ❤️ I am from India 🇮🇳
Excellent video! Thanks for coming out for TTT!
I like the E series of locomotives. Whoever designed it did great on its streamlined front end and its porthole windows. a relic from the past.
Great video, wonderfully produced! Not a bad shot in the piece!
Thanks!!
I missed the cab ride on 6901 because we were out of town. Hopefully they do it again soon.
It makes me mad how many of the stations built in the 1900s have been torn down. Fortunately up here in Cincinnati we are one of the lucky few cities to still have it standing although Norfolk and western did actually want to tell it down and toy down the passenger concourse.
1:12 Looks like the old veteran keeps an eye on the youngsters..
I always enjoy your videos and especially your enthusiasm.
Thank you!
Great Video and these classic trains ad stations need to be saved !
1:14 why did it feel that more modern Crescent was giving salute to the OG Crescent header?
Was great to see and talk to you out here dude! Your video came out amazing!
Thanks dude!
my dream cab ride!
E8s are my favorite diesel engines. They exhibit more class and power to me; even more power than the F3s and FTs.
There's another E unit #6914 at the east Chattanooga shops for the TVRM if you didn't know.
I believe there's 4 Southern E8s still in existence all together. Would be very cool if they could be together in one place like NCTM.
6900, 6901, 6914, and one other
@@DAPchatt 6913 I believe. Or 6915...🤔
Nice job! I especially liked the views of Pullman Yard. I worked there the summers of ‘75 and ‘76. Great memories.
Thanks!
Interesting video. Love the history, nice job again !!!
Fantastic video! Great montage of all things Southern in Atlanta
Thanks!
Beautiful engine
Great work as always !
Thanks!
Great video !! James.
Terrific drone footage!
I always enjoy your videos. I live in the Gainesville area and I'd love to do some train watching or visit the museum and learn some of your knowledge.
Great Cab Ride!
Got more pictures of 6509 with the Decal, surprised you visited Lithonia yesterday actually. Hope you do for more videos actually
I plan to go back at some point. I was pressed for time and would like to get more shots of that engine with the GA RR decals.
@@v12productions Alright bet, I may come out to see the engine in Mon or Sun probably
Don't forget her twin 6900 in NC and 6133 still here living with 6900
I'd like to see 6900 at some point.
Love the color scheme.
I'm just north of Atlanta. I'll have to check it out!
You said that the crescent limited went from New York to New Orleans but it actually went from Washington DC to New Orleans
Nice video, Charlie!
Thanks Greg!
Excellent video! I've learned a lot from your camera angles and have been trying to implement them in my own captures.
The Southern "still" serves the South!
Thanks!
Cool video. I’ve run some of these in my day. 👍❤️
Thanks!
I will have to go back in my pics but i believe there is one of them along with a little joe from the Milwaukee sitting in deerlodge montana.
Very Cool Video Brother and I noticed that it has an old 24RL brake system. Very old school and a pain in the boot now days 🚸🏫🇺🇸
#SouthernNeverdies! and great video to!
Good Morning to all from SE Louisiana 30 Aug 22.
nice video, maybe come here to Duluth, Minnesota and come visit the North shore scenic Railroad and The St. Louis County Depot.
I love old emd
I live right by stone mountain park and I was wondering if you could do a episode about its railway? They have some nice old engines there's and good history to it.
Here's a video I did about them a while back.
ua-cam.com/video/kgjohGVLb4s/v-deo.html
👍👍👍👍👍
4:34 I just purchased a copy of that picture from eBay
The interior looks like the flight deck of the airliners
Aw man i was there on july 30th it was just sitting there i wanted to see it running :(
I always see those little tabs on the lower window sill of these older EMD units. Are those specific to anything?
I assume it never leaves the museum yard?
Have you caught Norfolk southern 1206 it has the same number as awvr from unstoppable
@v12 dry operating a locomotive on my model train layout! See the live stream coming from my camera in my locomotive
4:49 looks like some old Rutland RS-1’s
These are ex-Tennessee Railway engines, though it looks like they did use the same scheme as the Rutland.
Hey did you hear about the NS train derailment in warner Robin's around Watson boulevard?
I think so. The one from July?
@@v12productions yes sir that's it I talked to a NS employee He said that 1 of the wheels on one of the tankers Collapsed in on itself The defect Detector had caught it mile back and he was already trying to stop but it was to late
Isn’t every street in downtown Atlanta named Peach Tree?
Pretty much. ( :
What cab ride?
Given the Georgia tradition of preserving the past, it amazes me that some of the historic buildings have Benn confronted with the wrecking ball. Shameful!
What happened to the 6902 ?
The 6902 that was used by New Georgia was a former New York Central engine that was acquired and remembered to fall in line with 6901. The engine later went to the Tennessee Central Railway Museum upon the liquidation of the New Georgia in the early 90’s and has recently been sold within the past year or so to CaterParrott Railnet which operates out of Madison GA (about 1/3 of the way between Athens and Macon). It has since been renumbered to 5000 by them.
👍👍😎🇺🇸
Why doesn't amtrak use these historic locomotives on their trains according to the service?
If she could talk the story she would tell
Onw thing I notice seeing pictus of US trains back in the day, they look neglected, while England and much of Europe are kept looking new.
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do this tain driver have a cool air condition while summer time and heater while in winter time
They have heat, but no A/C.
It's strange. The old E and PA units had something in the esthetics that made them beautiful and comforting to look at. They could bring them back. The modern locomotives are ugly as hell. They could employ some of the general architecture of the E units (or even the PA) and create something beautiful.
Can't wait until amtrak gets the new Chargers on line. Get rid of those ugly p42s
It would be nice if these trains were road legal. I know what I said😈😈😈😈😈
That way, ignoring weight limits, one can pass through many different places and not get bored.
I.would noy.watch a sinful.show such as Walking Dead, although I had failed in that regard in the past. I try to eliminatr sinfulness from my eyeballs so does not pollute my mind.
Now Locomotives and rail roads.are enjoyable to.me.
this is very scare, take cat to basement now, put on a helmet
If Biden has his way we'll be going back to the old steamer's and we'll all be heating our homes with Soler panels and riding horse and buggy to get around and paying a fart tax on the horses
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