Amtrak & MARC Trains Through Harmans, Maryland

on the Northeast Corridor

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

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[@wisconsincentralrrfan298]

Great Catches! AEM-7s are one of my favorites locomotives but I’m sad they are retired but we have one at the Illinois railway museum and other at PRR museum.

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Thanks!

[@steveember8972]

I love the sequence (beginning at 9:53) where you have both an Acela train and a doubleheaded MARC commuter going in the same direction in the frame in great tele-compression, as the Acela begins to pull away, but looks like the MARC with its two diesels is no slouch here ;-)

[@brandonlikestrains842]

Marc at 9:42 wait for me!!!!!!!
Nice video

[@Sdp40fguy]

honestly i love rail fanning some marc train and amtraks

[@ronfogarty3888]

Awesome Dave that was cool keep up the good work

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Thanks 👍

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

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[@stampycatfan01lol]

I love the truck that you made! I clicked a special button, but I won't say which one it is.

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

stampycatfan01 thx! but huh?

[@jmream2618]

BaltimoreAndOhioRR why does Amtrak's crescent has 2 heritage diners

[@stampycatfan01lol]

BaltimoreAndOhioRR The special button was the Subscribe button. Great videos! To answer *****'s question in my words, I'm not really sure, but the recent Amtrak crash on the Northeast Corridor involved a fresh, beautiful, and amazing Siemens ACS-64. I hope it's not gonna be scrapped, but rather repaired, or, if they have no other choice but to scrap it, that the ACS-64 was under warranty, or that Amtrak will purchase another ACS-64 to replace it. :[

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

stampycatfan01 oh, thx! i already subbed you.

[@seaniebounce]

Excellent. MARC is Acelas main competitor. Because MARC utilizes electric train sets, it can can easily keep up with the best of the acs locomotives. MARC is in a very good space right now as they could go fully private like Brightline a be a real force in the United States.

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Thanks for the info!

[@ApproachLimitedPros]

That last train is going to become P895 once it gets to union station. Some nice catches that day.

[@SMC99]

Are you sure your not mixing up P895 with P883? When I come back from tennis on the weekdays, we normally see them in the car and P883 normally has 2 engines and 28 axles while P895 only has 16 axles at the 11.6 detector.

[@TrainFan119]

I think hpp-8’s should have been for freight because they have 8000 hp.

[@taublix315]

Lol imagine 100mph freight trains XD

[@notarotomwithhair5637]

European railroads: say no more

[@arejay54]

Transit train videos usually don't do too much for me, but this one had so many trains rapid-fire that I watched it clear through. Great video!

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

thanks for watching!

[@trainspot9938]

The last years of Amtrak AEM-7 I am so sad because I live in Ukraine and will never see them live
Great video!

[@dennisschafer4883]

schönes Video und vor allem mit Lokveteranen, die AEM-7 ist ja im wohlverdienten Ruhestand

[@SMC99]

Nice video! I really enjoy your railfanning videos on the NEC.

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

thx! I have more to come!

[@mikew.andbrad8614]

Super video, added to our Travel Channel. Enjoy the day.

[@Jemalacane0]

It would be so cool to have electric freight trains there.

[@ConnecticutFoamer]

It’s crazy to think that the ACS-64 entered service only about 4 and a half months before this video came out.

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Yep!

[@vishc645]

Never seen MP36's in pull mode move so fast!

[@meTimetraveler]

i usually go to point of rocks , brunswick , harpers ferry, will try up that way. Both of my Uncles were Lawyers for the B&O.

[@Firstclass91]

Considering the fact that the HHP -8 and AEM-7 is sooned to be replaced they're doing a hell of a job for a last ho rah.

[@Firstclass91]

Actually the MARC rail system said it's going to scrap the whole electric motive power idea all together.

[@a3e12a5x]

Guess NJT will have to pick up the tab. If MARC scaps all their electric engines it's good by to running at speeds over 120 M.P.H. as well as running holiday extras during the Thanksgiving Holiday extra to Amtrak's Pennsylvania Station in New York City. As eveyones knows no diesels are allowed to run into Penn Station in N.Y.C. unless under extenuating circumstances.
Speaking of curtailing their (MARC's) electric motive power idea, someone must have transfered from the MBTA's staff to work on MARC's staff since they (the MBTA) don't run any electrics anyway because of falacious excuses! (e.g. maintenance facilities)Firstclass91

[@Firstclass91]

Jose Barr Nice Jab at the MBCR (Mass Bay Commuter Rail), but it's like I've been saying they should look into running Electric engines considering at one point most of Southern Mass was electrified to accommodate the New Haven & Hartford's line before the formation of the MBTA. So I'm all for it!!!

[@Dan-lf6bo]

Be nice if the MBTA had some ALPs or Silverliners like SEPTA.

[@a3e12a5x]

Agreed, the MBTA should at least consider using refurbished Silverliner IV's for the Providence Line and Bombardier ALP 45DP''s for the rest of the MBTA systems to run the catenary via pantograph and diesel power where no catenary exist at present.

[@RDC2003]

0:13 beautiful shot

[@jenniferanderson4654]

It was great to see MARC double headers on 7:22 and 9:53 a great catch!!!

[@TheBestTrainsAreReal]

"They were just to strong for there trains"-Amtrak

[@user-im9ch9oq6z]

Привет. Очень красивое видео классные поезда особенно электропоезда отличные скорости . У нас в Сибири в России поезда ходят куда более тиши профиль дороги не позволяет разгонятся в заподной части России там ещё быстро ходят поезда до 200км. в час. Отличный видеоподборка как у вас говоря улов.Спасибо за приятный просмотр.До свидание.

[@LACMTA_Metrolink]

That’s so cool you caught each train with 2 double headers one MP36 double header and 1 AEM-7 double headers that’s so RARE on 7:38 and on 11:30 is that 125 MPH

[@LexTheTrainFan315]

Amazing catches!

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Thank you!

[@derricktherailfan]

Wow!! Awesome video!!

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Thanks!!

[@dontcallmeneedy.128]

Acela and MARC 4914, the best couple.

[@Decgyrrl]

Pretty cool video. I don't know much abt the types of trains or anything like that, I'm just enjoying what I'm seeing.

[@streamlinedtransit]

Love it! Where did you film this like the specific location bc im planning to go to Harmans too and this is a great spot

[@BILL-2002hst]

4:47=aem-7 number 946 was the second unit in the excursion train 18/6/2016

[@JBtrainman]

That track the Acela was on at 3:25 looks like it needs to be replaced. Great video anyway :D

[@nevango0690]

JBtrainman ii

[@froztytrainfilms9148]

It’s because with the camera zoom, it makes the track look like it isn’t that smooth

[@acfhs-nb9oi]

Toasters & HHP-8s, gotta love them

[@jenniferanderson4654]

It’s epic to see mp36s in fast mode

[@nancyhernandez7833]

I like trains...🚂🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋

[@TheBestTrainsAreReal]

I heard somewhere Amtrak might bring back the HHp-8 because the trains are getting longer and they are a little under the power of Acs but I don't think that would ever happen but anyway great video

[@heathermcclintic1067]

Nice catch wi th the 2 MARC aem7

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Thanks!

[@DIASDEMUSICA]

As european, those american raylways look pretty weird to me, not bad, but pretty strange, different, a rare mix between old style and interesting ideas, like the two floor Marc, two locos to pull that train makes me think it´s pretty heavy! :)

[@superbaddy4]

They don't use two engines because the train is too heavy, but in case one ends up breaking down, so that way it won't have to stop, and that way won't block the line and delay any other trains or potentially cause an accident.

[@LibertyRailfan]

Nice catches I'll have to get down to Maryland sometime hopefully in the summer...

[@BorisLu]

Super video!

[@marciallopez9139]

OMG I LOVE MARC TRAIN

[@railroad007]

I love Gyolite lights.

[@MalcolmOliverYouTubeRecording]

Dave I never been in Harman Before & I'm so sad

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

+Malcolm Oliver TH-cam Recording don't be sad☹️

[@chesapeakerailphotography]

Awesome video!

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Thanks for the visit

[@TrainFan119]

I am from the future and both are all replaced and 1 in preservation. Now It’s just acs-64’s

[@LittlePwnageMusicFan]

Wait! How did you get back in time?! I'm surprised!

[@railfanner3764]

That was just epic

[@alexsaile2653]

!!!!!!!!!!!Sin duda un Gran Trasbordo impresionante

[@malachimuhammad-dy2ow]

I think MARC is still keeping their HHP-8s.

[@chrislovesnabib8625]

nice vids i can't wait to ride them again

[@Charger_84]

0:35 man those hhp-8s fly, i hope they have a long career as they were ment to have

[@giuseppegulino]

bel transito bel convoglio a trazione elettrica il locomotore vetture molto belle belle riprese grazie

[@cascaderails9340]

Where were the ACS 64s?

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

They werent here at the time of the video

[@AbnerTheNeutralGuy]

Man I guess I’ll never see Amtrak:( I’ll never get to see the peaceful P42’s pass by:(

[@jenniferanderson4654]

FAST CAB CARS!!! from Marc & Amtrak

[@ETrain-mv4ck]

Nice video

[@LibertyRailfan]

Nice video +BaltimoreAndOhioRR lots of action...

[@eddiebroccolo1606]

Great catches and btw, where did you film?

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

off railroad ave in harmans, md

[@eddiebroccolo1606]

Ok thanks!

[@CSXEMDRailfan]

+BaltimoreAndOhioRR nice Amtraks and MARCs

[@PGHammer21A]

Harmans is like Bowie; a MARC stop, but not an AMTRAK stop (despite it being on the NEC).

[@jec20721]

Great Video!
11:00-11:45 (especially the 2nd train) demonstrates why MARC should keep the HHP-8's. The service has been improving a lot over the past few years, but getting rid of the electrics was very misguided. I hope they're not surprised when passengers start asking why their "express" train to Perryville takes 15 min longer to get there...
btw can't wait to see the new "Multi-levels"!

[@LACMTA_Metrolink]

Hey is it me or is it just a cab driver in the right side on 0:48?

[@diegoarpino2080]

4:21 I'm pretty sure the engineer showed the finger to the camera lol

[@ginogalante]

Your right

[@cascaderails9340]

I reduced the playback speed and I’m almost certain that you are correct.

[@justinjrailfanproductions1164]

R.I.P. Amtrak HHP-8s and AEM-7s

[@ajjj4wood1]

but what if they came back

[@justinjrailfanproductions1164]

@@ajjj4wood1 That is my question.

[@LOOTLABELS]

@@justinjrailfanproductions1164 2023 marc still has them and cal train refurbishment amtrak aem-7

[@thestarlightalchemist7333]

Epic vid dude

[@dennisschafer4883]

schönes Video und Vielfalt an Zügen

[@KrayonMims]

great video

[@ElliottWolcott]

Nice video.

[@ginantsfan5]

Most Awesome Vid!!!!!!!

[@MalcolmOliverYouTubeRecording]

everything is calm

[@mtanyctrainatlantamartatra7164]

Why haven't ya'll taken more videos of the marc aem7 locomotives?

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

They're not running anymore. Stopped a few years ago.

[@mtanyctrainatlantamartatra7164]

@@BaltimoreAndOhioRR when they did run, could've gotten more videos of them.

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

@@mtanyctrainatlantamartatra7164 I got plenty. You just have to search 😉

[@fileinterrupted1787]

sorry i hadn't been posting much because i was sick so I'm better so fast amtrack like omg it's a bullet train wow cool and i tried to get a truck that didn't honk i felt mad

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you're better 🤒

[@mcdonnelldouglasmd-1184]

Do you need a permit to record the trains?

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

The 70's no

[@mcdonnelldouglasmd-1184]

Oh!

[@dfw_railfanner]

How long did it take for each train to pass?

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Do you mean how much time after one train passed before the next one came?

[@dfw_railfanner]

@@BaltimoreAndOhioRR yes

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

@@dfw_railfanner not long, some were just a minute or two. I guess the longest was about 25-30 minutes.

[@tecknicaltrix4845]

I feel like MARC will take Amtrak's left over engines like the HHP-8 and the AEM-7

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

they are already leasing two aem-7's. initially, marc wanted to get rid of all their electric engines. (they got rid of their own aem-7's, now lease amtraks! haha)

[@eles2147]

The way I've heard it is that MARC engineers don't like operating electrics as a whole. Is that true?

[@LACMTA_Metrolink]

@@eles2147diesel trains are more flexible than electric trains like AEM-7 and HHP8 but Marc should really order ACS-64 because they produce 8600 horsepower

[@nancyhernandez7833]

3:30 Wow that's this year

[@pdrumz534]

Bro I'm not a fan of the MP36s but they do have good k5las

[@LACMTA_Metrolink]

It’s actually called a C5A-CWP horn

[@ulol1213]

acela is this fastest but appears rarely in this video

[@jliang8285]

Why didn't the Acela "tilt" during corner? i thought the Acela is tilting train.

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Sorry, I can't answer that, I really don't know. Maybe it wasn't going fast enough?

[@theestallion818]

Does the Marc still has the aem-7 engines?????

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

no

[@LOOTLABELS]

@@BaltimoreAndOhioRR they do they are sending some to cal train for service

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

@@LOOTLABELS those are amtrak

[@LOOTLABELS]

@@BaltimoreAndOhioRR also i saw one in service idk why

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

@@LOOTLABELS hmmmmm

[@PlaneSpottersNetwork]

Nice video =)

[@ZoiPana]

Thumbs up!!

[@marciomesquita1976]

Who is watching in 2020?

[@Nouvellecosse]

Why are so many of the MARC trains not electric? Is their route only partially on electric track?

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

yep, that's it.

[@pacodekat6097]

can you make more of these vids?

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

I'll try!

[@traindude3332]

Cool

[@washingtondcrailfanproduct6421]

Where exactly was this shot at?

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

7462 Railroad Ave, Harmans, MD 21077

[@ddronson]

Любимый MSTS ))

[@katerinaabat]

Супер!!!!

[@TheTrainChasingPoet1999]

0:13 how fast was that guy going?

[@StefanWithTrains3222]

Around 110 mph I guess

[@RandomRetroTrainGuy82]

9:42/9:51 Acela vs MARC race

[@JoshuaTheTransitProdigy]

The MARC on Track 2: Deadheads or express trains?

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

I think express

[@JoshuaTheTransitProdigy]

+BaltimoreAndOhioRR I subscribed to your account. I loved that one you did at the train station. it was beautiful. Your films are the reason I wanna railfan down there now. check out my Vids when you get a chance.

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Ok, thx! I will sub back and watch some vids later 😀

[@JoshuaTheTransitProdigy]

Thanks. you'll love them.

[@amjkodaz]

Jesus Dave you get too many good catches

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

thx 😊

[@amjkodaz]

lol :)

[@carbon2983]

what is bad about the tracks in areas u railfan in like harmans and st. denis is that all streets cross tracks on overpasses.none r underpasses or railroad crossings.all streets that cross tracks that marc runs on r on overpasses

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

carbon2983 many, but not all. There are afew grade crossings within a few miles of st denis

[@hughvane]

What's with the yip-yips @ 4:41? DIdn't notice it happening (as much) with other units.

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

hughvane ????

[@hughvane]

BaltimoreAndOhioRR Yip-yips is a down under (NZ) idiom meaning the wobbles. It was very noticeable (as said) @4:41, the train took a sharp dip to its left.j

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

hughvane oh, ive never heard that term. I see it. you can see a hint of it on a couple other trains. maybe the camera position just caught it better on this one? not sure

[@SuperSuicideMachine]

Nice

[@ratzsavoie1408]

p42 is my favoutie

[@a3e12a5x]

Speaking of curtailing their (MARC's) electric engines, someone must have transfered from the MBTA's staff to work on MARC's staff since they (the MBTA) don't run any electrics anyway because of falacious excuses! (e.g. maintenance facilities)

[@jmream2618]

It's cheaper to maintain a diesel locomotive then a electric unit

[@a3e12a5x]

Unfortunately, during the Thanksgiving Day weekend holiday rush, MARC won't be able to run those diesel in the North River Tunnels under the Hudson. Therefore, it will be either AMTRAK or NJT to loan them some electrics. Unless it is an emergency, NYC will not permit diesels to run to either Penn or Grand Central Stations without the feature of third rail pickup (Third rail shoes) on the diesel engines.

[@MetroNorth203Productions]

After the Marc, 2 Aem7s arrive

[@luishernandez3108]

9:42 Train race

[@rollinggemstone5544]

Marc aem-7 Engine should had been kept it has reliable speed like the hhp-8 does!