Thank you from York, England for another great video and a really interesting interview with Prof. Ellison; he's obviously very knowledgeable about the railroads in your area and has some fascinating stories to tell. I was trying to find some of the locations mentioned on Google Street View, some I could find and recognise whilst others have changed so much that I could not! For somebody who doesn't know the area, the interview also puts a lot of the places mentioned in your other videos into context.
Doug, Tim and Bill have been and I'm sure will continue to be valuable sources of information for my clips on YT and many of my commercial railroad videos. They're all good men for sure!
Fantastic interview ! I have lived in and around Norwich all of my 68 years. I talked to Doug and Tim Wakeman many times when they were taking photos of the trains in front of my house on Baldwin Street in Norwich in the late 1970's and early 1980's.
Doug is an old and long time friend of mine from my years on the Adirondack RR mostly up in Lake Placid. I worked with him a few times, and he's a hell of an engineer as well as a great guy to visit with. I intend to buy this book. I live in Central NY until 1964 when we moved north and settled in Malone NY. He did a lot for the ADKRR and is one of the best men I know on that line. His book will be well worth buying.
Always a good day when you post a video. I just drove home to Telford, PA from Thendara. Each time through Utica, my eyes are looking up Schuyler St. Mid-week when I'm driving up, I am hopeful to see a train (hasn't happened yet!). I don't expect it on the Sunday drive home and my friends all make fun of me. I have also pointed out the traffic light for trains along that stretch of highway. That was actually interesting to them. Headed up for the High Peaks Limited from Thendara to Tupper Lake on October 12th. Splurged for the dome. Any chance you will be riding that day?
I work for Tuscaloosa steel and ran a general motors locomotive to push scrap in and out of the steel mill about 25 years ago some days I wish I was still doing that I was a great job work for SRA Mill service
@@peterbenson3776 No. It was an industrial spur and was on the bank of the former Erie Canal. It served the industries that were formerly served by the Erie Canal.
This was a great interview with Doug Ellison about his book
and talking about trains of course thank youtake care and
have nice week.🚂🚃🚃🇺🇲
Thank you from York, England for another great video and a really interesting interview with Prof. Ellison; he's obviously very knowledgeable about the railroads in your area and has some fascinating stories to tell. I was trying to find some of the locations mentioned on Google Street View, some I could find and recognise whilst others have changed so much that I could not! For somebody who doesn't know the area, the interview also puts a lot of the places mentioned in your other videos into context.
My sister bought me this book, can’t wait to read it, thanks for the overview.
Great video John. That was a fantastic interview. Awesome I can't wait to get a copy of Doug's book.
Glad to see people still giving us first hand information about the Railroad History for Utica and the area! Thank You 🙏
Great Pictures from the old times of this railway line👍👍👍👍❤❤🙋♂
Doug, Tim and Bill have been and I'm sure will continue to be valuable sources of information for my clips on YT and many of my commercial railroad videos. They're all good men for sure!
Really enjoyed that interview. Everything was top-notch… the information, editing, photos and captions. Great job to all!!
Fantastic interview ! I have lived in and around Norwich all of my 68 years. I talked to Doug and Tim Wakeman many times when they were taking photos of the trains in front of my house on Baldwin Street in Norwich in the late 1970's and early 1980's.
Thank you Railroading Rambler, and Doug Ellison for the interview. Watching in Miami, FL.
Doug is an old and long time friend of mine from my years on the Adirondack RR mostly up in Lake Placid. I worked with him a few times, and he's a hell of an engineer as well as a great guy to visit with. I intend to buy this book. I live in Central NY until 1964 when we moved north and settled in Malone NY. He did a lot for the ADKRR and is one of the best men I know on that line. His book will be well worth buying.
I am amazed,hearing about your book Mr.Ellison. I am going to listen to this interview again. Thank you RR& Mr. Ellison.
Thanks to you and Doug for wonderful video and all the history just loved it.🥰🥰
Hey rail rambler Doug is a awesome guy. Glad you interviewed him. Ive talked to him in early 80s in Earlville.
Nice sunny day in Central New York,
As always ... Well done.... I can't wait to get this book..
Thanks Jay, see you soon!
Great video
Always a good day when you post a video. I just drove home to Telford, PA from Thendara. Each time through Utica, my eyes are looking up Schuyler St. Mid-week when I'm driving up, I am hopeful to see a train (hasn't happened yet!). I don't expect it on the Sunday drive home and my friends all make fun of me. I have also pointed out the traffic light for trains along that stretch of highway. That was actually interesting to them. Headed up for the High Peaks Limited from Thendara to Tupper Lake on October 12th. Splurged for the dome. Any chance you will be riding that day?
Not riding, waiting too long to try to make a reservation. I’ve been twice already, will go next year again for sure though.
Great video. Very informative and interesting. From Ohio, thanks for sharing.
We had a lot of fun making it! Unfortunately, Witold couldn’t attend, lol
I work for Tuscaloosa steel and ran a general motors locomotive to push scrap in and out of the steel mill about 25 years ago some days I wish I was still doing that I was a great job work for SRA Mill service
Id like to hear about the rail that appeared to run along Erie street
That's what is called the Blue Line - it went to Yorkville, NY
@@Milepost220Railfan passenger?
@@peterbenson3776 No. It was an industrial spur and was on the bank of the former Erie Canal. It served the industries that were formerly served by the Erie Canal.
Great video...loved it (except for the annoying motorcycles) 😊..... don't they have anywhere else to play 😝.
lol, we managed somehow despite the noise!
Id love to see maps of the areas rails.
It's in the book 😉
How can you buy in store?
And now the Utica branch line is just sitting there falling apart 😢
Yes, very sad that the 60 miles between Sangerfield and Chenango Forks sits idle.