You guys who get your rocks off on these old GE's clearly never spent any time on them.....they are miserable bastards to work off-of. They are slow, lumbering, very uncomfortable units to endure. They always feel like they are about to go on the ground.
I love these old GE's. The closest we have here is south from me, in Albany. The Albany Eastern RR had a fleet of EMD's, but they replaced most of them with old B40-8's from CSX (Downgraded to B20-8's) and I believe one C(?)40-8 from UP.They also have 2 B23-7's. Awesome video, cool shots as well. Narration is a good addition too.
Amazing Footage I Love These Videos And Classic Vintage Trains 😀😀😀😮😊
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here in my city araçatuba são paulo brazil they still run were bought as scrap from BN and were restored by AMERICA LATINA LOGÍSTICA e Brasil FERROVIAS put into operations in Brazil in gauge of 1000 meters and 1500 meters
Hey Alex, a heads up. I just came across "Classic Trains" magazine summer 2019 issue. It has a 12 page feature story about a rail fan trip across the upper peninsula in 1964. Lots of good pics and explanations of the rail lines and rail car ferries in use at that time. Some of the lines you have talked about in previous videos that are now abandoned. Boy have we lost a lot of rail action since then! Definitely worth a look if you have not seen it already. Alco's, Baldwin's, Fairbank Morse, early EMD'S, we had a virtual cornucopia of classic loco's running around at that time. It would have been a great time to be a rail fan. Just before the 70's when railroads almost died out and we lost a lot of "color" and railroad tradition.
Just picture one of LS&I's old U-Boats with an ALCO C-630. If that EVER happened, there would be nonstop fan favorite chugging. That's all I gotta say.
Excellent summary of the operations - only one question arises: are there any defect detectors on this network? Some of the squeaky axles on these trains are haunting me still :-) \m/
Yup, in fact one of my videos released only a month ago features one of the DD readouts. Squeaky wheels are from brake shoes not making complete contact with the wheels, usually from worn out or mis-adjusted brake rigging.
It appears as though some of those ore cars still have the old friction bearing trucks, but have been converted over to roller bearing ones. I think this because of the square shapes, they're just missing the cover over them.
That is exactly the case, as you described it. Converted to save maintenance and increase safety. Note how all of those cars have one of the bearing lugs painted white, so you can see if the wheel bearings are turning inside the box.
Regularly but sporadically. They only run when they have too many trains and not enough AC44CWs to cover them. With 7 of the newer GEs on the roster, that means they've gotta run four trains, or have more than one AC44 down for maintenance. It happens frequently, but I have gone many, many trips without seeing them in action.
You never see those ore jennies on railroads that haul ore but don't specialize in it, like CSX and NS south of the great lakes. Ore's always in regular coal hoppers there. In this video, your one all-rail ore train is also using regular hoppers, and I know CN has jennies. Do jennies cause problems on long hauls because of their short length?
Ore jennies are specialized equipment which were designed to fit on the ore docks - with 24' length. The other railroads don't have the dock problem, and many don't want to invest in a 40-50 year railcar if it's just a small part of the business. For the LS&I, DM&IR, etc, that's basically all their business so it is justified.
Yes. Their down season is roughly Jan 15 to March 20, when the boats don't run. They still run one daily train during the shut down, however. Full steam ahead with ore jenny trains otherwise.
Sweeeeeeet! Do you by chance recommend any good LUTS for editing in post production? I just got the Mavic Pro 2 & I'm excited to see how the video looks! I'm trying to find some great LUTS for the drone footage. 😀
LUTS are "Lookup Tables." They're either created or used ready-made during post-processing of the color for video. The process is called "grading" or color grading, of the video.
They are slow to make any power. They are slow to go into dynamic. They will make transition very slowly on hills and pull the train in two. Running these was like death by 1000 cuts. The first time you lug a 75-lb knuckle back or have to roll a drawbar out of the track and chain up and drag a car 25 miles in cold weather....the love-affair is GONE!!!!!
Those old FDLs with their iconic chugging sounds never get old on a GE
Good to see the ole U-Boats still being able to come out and play. I also like that slack pull-out at the end.
wow the Burlington Northern u30c U-boats are still hard at work for the Lake Superior and Ishpeming
You guys who get your rocks off on these old GE's clearly never spent any time on them.....they are miserable bastards to work off-of. They are slow, lumbering, very uncomfortable units to endure. They always feel like they are about to go on the ground.
@@mt.rushmore7916 well they are almost gone so we gotta enjoy them now
What horn does the U30Cs have
This region is on my bucket list for sure. Need some old GE's in my life!
You deserve a clap for this video 👏
They are not antiques. These girls are classics! And they sound great!
Great video as always. Thanks for the informative narration.
What a treat......love the BN
Great catch on the U30C's! All-around excellent video front to end.
Yet another top-notch video!! Keep up the good work my friend!!
I'm surprised the LS&I is still using GE Dash 7s and even U-boats! Still in BN green!
go to Brasil....you will even see ATSF C30-7s still in their paint...
@@roscoepcoltrane5499aren’t there anymore U33 or 36cs left
I love these old GE's. The closest we have here is south from me, in Albany. The Albany Eastern RR had a fleet of EMD's, but they replaced most of them with old B40-8's from CSX (Downgraded to B20-8's) and I believe one C(?)40-8 from UP.They also have 2 B23-7's. Awesome video, cool shots as well. Narration is a good addition too.
Very cool video.
This was posted on my birthday!
17:25 That was one of the coolest things I've heard and seen. Great work.
Great video! Thanks for all the time and effort you put into the editing
Video is excellent, and the overlay of the routes and named points is extremely well done and give great context. Very thorough!
Awesome Video
some how this interested me more then anything else on youtube
Great video..thanks
Nice 👌 👌 video
Thanks for this video I enjoyed watching on my new iPad wonderful picture. Thanks for the narration
Another great video with some very informative narration. Always enjoyed watching your videos. Greetings from Denmark /Adam
Some of the U30Cs in this video can be seen in the Pentrex DVD "U Boat Survivors".
Sounds like 3073 needs some attention and tlc. I guarantee you that after a little maintenance, she'll be good as new
Amazing Footage I Love These Videos And Classic Vintage Trains 😀😀😀😮😊
here in my city araçatuba são paulo brazil they still run were bought as scrap from BN and were restored by AMERICA LATINA LOGÍSTICA e Brasil FERROVIAS put into operations in Brazil in gauge of 1000 meters and 1500 meters
Hey Alex, a heads up. I just came across "Classic Trains" magazine summer 2019 issue. It has a 12 page feature story about a rail fan trip across the upper peninsula in 1964. Lots of good pics and explanations of the rail lines and rail car ferries in use at that time. Some of the lines you have talked about in previous videos that are now abandoned. Boy have we lost a lot of rail action since then!
Definitely worth a look if you have not seen it already. Alco's, Baldwin's, Fairbank Morse, early EMD'S, we had a virtual cornucopia of classic loco's running around at that time. It would have been a great time to be a rail fan. Just before the 70's when railroads almost died out and we lost a lot of "color" and railroad tradition.
Thanks for the heads up! I'll have to look for one :)
Just picture one of LS&I's old U-Boats with an ALCO C-630. If that EVER happened, there would be nonstop fan favorite chugging. That's all I gotta say.
Nice catches of the trains.
Excellent video Alex.
Yaaa!!! Waiting...
Great video!!! Thanks for sharing...
Molli
Must be filmed in June,
Not much snow left.haha.
April may be rainy and warm elsewhere. But it could still be Winter time in "Yooper Country!"
Another awesome video 😀
I wonder if they'll ever fix the horns on those old beasts.
Not anytime soon, on a shortline if it makes lots of noise and it's loud then it'll do.
Excellent summary of the operations - only one question arises: are there any defect detectors on this network? Some of the squeaky axles on these trains are haunting me still :-) \m/
Yup, in fact one of my videos released only a month ago features one of the DD readouts.
Squeaky wheels are from brake shoes not making complete contact with the wheels, usually from worn out or mis-adjusted brake rigging.
It appears as though some of those ore cars still have the old friction bearing trucks, but have been converted over to roller bearing ones. I think this because of the square shapes, they're just missing the cover over them.
That is exactly the case, as you described it. Converted to save maintenance and increase safety. Note how all of those cars have one of the bearing lugs painted white, so you can see if the wheel bearings are turning inside the box.
17:24 boom
Awesome video man.god those u 30s sound amazing i cant believe they are still around never see those anymore and its sad
Great video! Trying to plan a trip to there and was wondering if they run the C30's or the U30's regularly?
Regularly but sporadically. They only run when they have too many trains and not enough AC44CWs to cover them. With 7 of the newer GEs on the roster, that means they've gotta run four trains, or have more than one AC44 down for maintenance. It happens frequently, but I have gone many, many trips without seeing them in action.
Still pissed about two weeks of not seeing jack and the one week I don't go the U30's are out. :P
Murphy's law. Probably the best single-day of railfanning up there for the entire 2018-19 season. Lolz
Awesome video
*My Like is the number 777 one!*
Great👍Video!!
Are any of the c30-7s still around
Video 👍👍👍👍
If you don’t mind me asking... Why do you go by Saturnalia on Railfan?
Hmm. . why was the timer extended? : \
Didn't have a chance to get it ready for the first so we'll go on the second :)
@@ThornappleRiverRailSeries Ok ok. I just had no idea what had happened. Can't wait for it! \o/
You never see those ore jennies on railroads that haul ore but don't specialize in it, like CSX and NS south of the great lakes. Ore's always in regular coal hoppers there. In this video, your one all-rail ore train is also using regular hoppers, and I know CN has jennies. Do jennies cause problems on long hauls because of their short length?
Ore jennies are specialized equipment which were designed to fit on the ore docks - with 24' length. The other railroads don't have the dock problem, and many don't want to invest in a 40-50 year railcar if it's just a small part of the business. For the LS&I, DM&IR, etc, that's basically all their business so it is justified.
Does anyone know if the LS&I runs trains in December?
Yes. Their down season is roughly Jan 15 to March 20, when the boats don't run. They still run one daily train during the shut down, however. Full steam ahead with ore jenny trains otherwise.
Sweeeeeeet! Do you by chance recommend any good LUTS for editing in post production? I just got the Mavic Pro 2 & I'm excited to see how the video looks! I'm trying to find some great LUTS for the drone footage. 😀
LUTS = ?
LUTS are "Lookup Tables." They're either created or used ready-made during post-processing of the color for video. The process is called "grading" or color grading, of the video.
HI I'm putting together a TH-cam video on the GE U-boats would it be ok if I used some of this footage?
aren’t the c40-8Ms the same design as the 40-8 wide cabs
Is this a shot line railroad that interchanges with CN? And where is this?
Please see the video description for full location info. And yes they interchange with the CN
How old are some of the odd jennies? And why are they all missmatched?
Most date from 1937-1956. And they're mismatched due to several different orders for different types of cars.
@@ThornappleRiverRailSeries Thanks!
What camera/tripod setup do you use
Details in the description
I can't find what type of tripod though
3009 has the worst sounding horn ever
Total junk to operate according to the trainmen I've talked to
They are slow to make any power. They are slow to go into dynamic. They will make transition very slowly on hills and pull the train in two. Running these was like death by 1000 cuts. The first time you lug a 75-lb knuckle back or have to roll a drawbar out of the track and chain up and drag a car 25 miles in cold weather....the love-affair is GONE!!!!!
I wonder how well they would run if they were upgraded with Dash 8 spec electronics
Great locomotives, but they rode like shit.
Too much whistle.
Ron Morgan nah, not enough whistle