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“A Clinchfield Christmas” | Railfans Gather For CSX’s Santa Train
On November 23, 2024, CSX hosted the 2024 Santa Train event in Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee. The event is held in lower income communities for families to celebrate Christmas and the spirit of giving. We followed the train from Haysi, VA to Clinchport, VA with many spots in between. This year’s train was extra special with the addition of CSX’s Clinchfield heritage locomotive, attracting hundreds of photographers from around the United States. Engineer Scott Steffey, on his last run before a happy retirement, was at the helm of the train on this day. This made for an even more special day for him and everyone involved.
This year, I focused on the railfan community and their views on the event. In this video, we interviewed multiple railfans from different states to see what their views are on the train. We thank everyone for their time and help with this video, respect along the high iron, and everything in between. Thank you for making this a memory that none of us will ever forget!
©️Blue Ridge Rails 2024
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Blue Ridge Subdivision And Whitson’s Store Update | November 11, 2024
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In this video we take a look at the progress being made on the CSX Blue Ridge Subdivision in the mountains of western NC in Spruce Pine, Toecane, and Erwin. We also stop in at Toecane, NC and talk with long time resident Mary Crowder to hear her story from Hurricane Helene. We made a stop at OC Whitson’s store twice this video as well as see some train action on the A-Line in Telford, TN. Stay ...
Blue Ridge Subdivision Update And A Trip To Whitson’s | November 1st, 2024
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I put the phone into “vlog mode” while walking around doing live commentary… something i’m not used to for sure! Keep in mind, this is not the normal style of video that we do here at Blue Ridge Rails. In this video. Today we headed up to the Spruce Pine area to check out progress being made on CSX’s Blue Ridge Subdivision. While in the area we also took a load of supplies to Nick Whitson at O....
Loading An Appalachian Coal Train
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“Loading A Norfolk Southern Coal Train” Today, we’ll take an in-depth look at how coal trains are loaded in the Appalachian Mountains. We will follow the train down a “branch line” and then over to the coal loadout, where we will take the seat of the operator and load some coal. We also get to have a bird’s-eye view of the whole operation including the loading process. Our train is also sportin...
Western North Carolina Flood Damage | Hurricane Helene
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#wncstrong🫶 Last week, Western North Carolina experienced one of the worst floods in the history of the area. We ventured as far west as we could to continue documenting the impacts of Hurricane Helene from the air, and made it to the small towns of Spruce Pine, Green Mountain, Huntdale, Marshall, and Woodfin, before turning back east. We continue to pray for the families of WNC and especially ...
Old Fort, NC Flood Damage | Hurricane Helene
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Yesterday morning, Western North Carolina experienced one of the worst floods in history in the area. We ventured as far west as we could to continue documenting the impacts of Hurricane Helene, and made it to Old Fort, NC, before being turned back. We continue to pray for the families of WNC and especially in the heart of the Nolichucky Gorge. After seeing photos from the area along former Cli...
Hickory, NC Area Flooding | Hurricane Helene
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Copyright: Blue Ridge Rails 2024 Earlier today, Western North Carolina was hammered with (at landfall) a category 4 tropical hurricane. Around 9:00 this morning, I set out around the Hickory area to document the impacts of this historical weather event. I tried to capture as many different places and events as possible, especially things related to high waters and flooding. Main places that we ...
Hotshots, Locals, And ALLIGATORS!
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Hotshots, Locals, And ALLIGATORS!
Modern Day Clinchfield: CSX Tackles The Blue Ridge
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Modern Day Clinchfield: CSX Tackles The Blue Ridge
{TRAILER} Modern Day Clinchfield: CSX Tackles The Blue Ridge
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{TRAILER} Modern Day Clinchfield: CSX Tackles The Blue Ridge
Chasing Norfolk Southern’s Mooresville Turn On Classic Rails
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Chasing Norfolk Southern’s Mooresville Turn On Classic Rails
RARE Trains On The Asheville District
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RARE Trains On The Asheville District
BIG Power On SMALL Railroads
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BIG Power On SMALL Railroads
Classic Alcos Still Working Hard On The WNY&P
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Classic Alcos Still Working Hard On The WNY&P
"Brand New" CSX SD23T4s Take On The Clinchfield Route
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"Brand New" CSX SD23T4s Take On The Clinchfield Route
Clinchfield 800 Tackles The Tennesee Central
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Clinchfield 800 Tackles The Tennesee Central
2023 Summerville Steam Special
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2023 Summerville Steam Special
Chasing 7023 Down The Davenport Subdivision
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Chasing 7023 Down The Davenport Subdivision
BIG EMDs And STEEP GRADES On The Buffalo And Pittsburgh
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BIG EMDs And STEEP GRADES On The Buffalo And Pittsburgh
MASSIVE Freight Operations On The Iowa Interstate Railroad
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MASSIVE Freight Operations On The Iowa Interstate Railroad
CLASSIC Alcos, And BIG GEs On The Western New York And Pennsylvania Railroad
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CLASSIC Alcos, And BIG GEs On The Western New York And Pennsylvania Railroad
A Closer Look At 2023's NCTM Firetruck Festival!
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A Closer Look At 2023's NCTM Firetruck Festival!
A Great Day On The Heritage Railroad
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A Great Day On The Heritage Railroad
Chasing Y102 To Charlotte With a LEGENDARY CREW!
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Chasing Y102 To Charlotte With a LEGENDARY CREW!
A Visit To The Craggy Mountain Line Railroad
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A Visit To The Craggy Mountain Line Railroad
Goodbye, Milltown.
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Goodbye, Milltown.
A 100 Car Train Over The Old Fort Loops
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A 100 Car Train Over The Old Fort Loops
A Full Day On The Alexander Railroad
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A Full Day On The Alexander Railroad
Southern 8099 On The Pumpkin Vine
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Southern 8099 On The Pumpkin Vine

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  • @albertmccooljr5190
    @albertmccooljr5190 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Im there now reloading. (Trucker) Devastating damage. 😥😥😥

  • @Street_Tractor59
    @Street_Tractor59 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I watch them switching quite a bit while waiting to get unloaded at Associated

  • @ЛЬВИНИ
    @ЛЬВИНИ 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Very nice video, LIKE .

  • @easternroutemainlinevideos6823
    @easternroutemainlinevideos6823 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Fantastic RS3L

  • @daveinvictoriavirginia7959
    @daveinvictoriavirginia7959 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    First time watcher, great job explaining and details for the basic railfan. Thanks for your work.

    • @blueridgerails
      @blueridgerails 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@daveinvictoriavirginia7959 thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed.

  • @CarolYannes
    @CarolYannes 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    A great looking video. Crisp images. Steady shots. Locators. Very nice.

  • @revolverdon
    @revolverdon 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Cool video, thanks

  • @Arthur-m1c
    @Arthur-m1c 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I was born in va but moved to mt when very young and wish I could see these trains in real life

  • @jazzlife1
    @jazzlife1 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Continue prayers for all of the victims of Hurricane Helene in the Blue Ridge area. Helene did a lot damage here in Florida but it’s nothing compared to what Tennessee and North Carolina suffered. 🙏🙏🙏

  • @richardmillard1760
    @richardmillard1760 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Excellent 😊

  • @darylroupp2154
    @darylroupp2154 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love trains

  • @fordenginebuildersv8power184
    @fordenginebuildersv8power184 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I cry and pray everyday for everyone there! I was born in Red Hill and moving back In spring 2025

  • @fordenginebuildersv8power184
    @fordenginebuildersv8power184 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Miss this so much!

  • @hakeemsd70m
    @hakeemsd70m 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The marker lights look awesome on this ex-CR SD60 widecab. Sweet RS3L horn. Great video.

  • @FukeTheLightingFox
    @FukeTheLightingFox 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Car vs 7000 Series train

  • @MrBNARick
    @MrBNARick 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    First off... great vids!! I just stumbled upon your channel today and like your work. "The driver backed up and then decided to go to sleep" I just retired a week ago after 34 years of Over The Road driving and I just have to say NONE OF THIS SURPRISES ME!!! As a motorist on the American highways, you should be VERY AFRAID anytime you are near an American truck driver. The level of professionalism, skill, ability and more importantly COMMON SENSE is GONE in the industry. I have spent the last 10+ years not sleeping soundly because I have to be constantly aware and worried about one of these idiots backing into me at a truckstop, taking out the front of my truck and then fleeing like a thief in the night. I spend every waking hour discouraging anyone that mentions the industry from becoming a driver. The truly sad part is... THIS MORON will continue to drive and continue to make poor decisions.

    • @blueridgerails
      @blueridgerails 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@MrBNARick i’m glad you enjoy the content!

  • @mscottmiracle1396
    @mscottmiracle1396 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Moved to tears! Beautiful song.

  • @CSXEK
    @CSXEK 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    So basically I would classify the blue ridge sub OOS for while

  • @tomroise9426
    @tomroise9426 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    So frustrating that such a huge operation can not be upgraded and remain open. Talk about a strategic location in the US!

  • @NJfoamer
    @NJfoamer 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    we get ex. Conrail geeps and almost all of em have RS3Ls except for the GP38HH’s we get

  • @rmgilyard
    @rmgilyard 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    10:12 Isn’t that the RIP track where Frank and Will pull 1206 in before 777 collides with their last boxcar?

    • @blueridgerails
      @blueridgerails 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@rmgilyard yes, North Eldred.

    • @rmgilyard
      @rmgilyard 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@blueridgerailsOooohhhh boy!!! Another location of my favorite film about trains has been found.

  • @EmilyCarl-t7x
    @EmilyCarl-t7x 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    God Bless, one and all ,to all the volunteers, contractors, enjoyed the Video, and the stories 😢

  • @Pkmn_mlp_sonic_fnaf_fan
    @Pkmn_mlp_sonic_fnaf_fan 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Norfolk Southern RS3L

  • @Pkmn_mlp_sonic_fnaf_fan
    @Pkmn_mlp_sonic_fnaf_fan 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Epic train horn

  • @davidandyvonne06
    @davidandyvonne06 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for recording/posting this. Im sorry it took me so long to find it! I've operated on this line since 1996. Still working the Asheville District of NS. Our mountain is in shambles due to Helene. Not sure yet what the future holds.

  • @NS8104Productions
    @NS8104Productions หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video dude! You should make a video of the still operating HG Line in Gastonia!

  • @BirdDogg
    @BirdDogg หลายเดือนก่อน

    A shame their contractors are botching the job so horribly. Sat and watched them hauling off a buddies property today here in Unaka Springs. Their haste is going to cost the taxpayers hundreds of millions, while simultaneously building an unsafe railbed for the engineers who have to run that line. Federal lawsuits, fines and more on the way.

  • @bretyoung1869
    @bretyoung1869 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very interesting 🤔 Thanks 👍

  • @seanerik7339
    @seanerik7339 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fantastic video: thanks

  • @JohnSisk-kk7qb
    @JohnSisk-kk7qb หลายเดือนก่อน

    Got the southern lokomotiv in the lead

  • @beverlycoble5821
    @beverlycoble5821 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful song❤ Thank you for sharing this video!

  • @ronaldbright8018
    @ronaldbright8018 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why isn't the State of North Carolina helping these poor people out ??

    • @beverlycoble5821
      @beverlycoble5821 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Because our governor doesn’t care about the people 😡

    • @ronaldbright8018
      @ronaldbright8018 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @beverlycoble5821 I am from Buffalo,NY. We have had a few natural disasters, tornadoes, flooding and snow and I know our state always has our backs. The Buffalo area has even sent help. It's terrible that North Carolinas government has not done much to help these people that have lost everything.

  • @daltonm6764
    @daltonm6764 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you have any g12 parts? Specifically a truck for an engine. My father picked up a couple g12 engines and he's short one truck. Also always in the lookout for more track,cars, and locomotives

    • @blueridgerails
      @blueridgerails หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@daltonm6764 no sir, hope you find one!

    • @daltonm6764
      @daltonm6764 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @blueridgerails thank you for your response.

  • @QualityControl2271
    @QualityControl2271 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That area is closed off for repairs.

    • @blueridgerails
      @blueridgerails หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@QualityControl2271 really? I wonder why…

    • @QualityControl2271
      @QualityControl2271 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@blueridgerails Because of a flood.

  • @amtrakandcsxrailfanning164
    @amtrakandcsxrailfanning164 หลายเดือนก่อน

    good catches and video of this Santa train

  • @anthonygiglio9860
    @anthonygiglio9860 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fantastic Video I Enjoyed It Thanks For Posting And Merry Christmas and A Happy New year❤😊

  • @chrislovett6120
    @chrislovett6120 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cool video thank you

  • @franklinbrooks9506
    @franklinbrooks9506 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Both of my parents were born and raised in Appalachia VA. My maternal grandfather was a miner and my paternal grandfather was a railroad supervisor.

  • @olhemi1
    @olhemi1 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cool

  • @olhemi1
    @olhemi1 หลายเดือนก่อน

    😁☕👍

  • @joewoodchuck3824
    @joewoodchuck3824 หลายเดือนก่อน

    They don't spill any coal over the sides when moving?

  • @glyn1
    @glyn1 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Greetings from New Zealand never seen a mess like this before just how many bridges were destroyed as i have been buildings for 30 plus years worked on a BIG under ground power station that went on for twenty years here in NZ north island The force of water moves mountains -----------bridges how many rail plus main road destored thanks

  • @olhemi1
    @olhemi1 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very interesting Great job on the video keep up the good work

  • @UsmanSarwar-l4r
    @UsmanSarwar-l4r หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why i left Christianity th-cam.com/video/I_btCVYm1IA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=QGcon4vNi3omCTUV And th-cam.com/video/SdyyNimjYCs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=vFbcuRhXeHww9yEf

  • @Bessiemer905
    @Bessiemer905 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How much traffic comes through that RR each day. Great video

    • @blueridgerails
      @blueridgerails หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Bessiemer905 out of service now.

    • @Bessiemer905
      @Bessiemer905 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@blueridgerails oh that's unfortunate

  • @timmarchant-yu2es
    @timmarchant-yu2es หลายเดือนก่อน

    Does anyone know why the back of each bin is not filled up? Looks like they are well short on each load

    • @blueridgerails
      @blueridgerails หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@timmarchant-yu2es weight laws

  • @KB-dg2gr
    @KB-dg2gr หลายเดือนก่อน

    looks like you lose a lot of coal being so high thanks fur sharing awesome videos

  • @creaturafauna
    @creaturafauna หลายเดือนก่อน

    Mr Peabody’s Coal Train…

  • @CJinsoo
    @CJinsoo หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have heard of coal dust being a risk where coal is stored at power plants. is there a similar risk at these loading operations? maybe it is turned over too frequently to have the same risk?

  • @magnuswettermark8293
    @magnuswettermark8293 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for this. 👍😁