Thank you for your feedback. I didn't have a tripod because I was sharing a 20 foot square space with up to 15 other people. I panned towards points of interest because they wouldn't have been as visible if they were only in the camera's peripheral vision as we passed them at 90 MPH.
I've actually went over the Tioga Pass just north of Yosemite National Park. If you've never been over that pass, you're missing out on something extremely beautiful. Plus you get a view of Yosemite that most tourists never see. Awesome!
+Juan Dia Oh, there's no railroad that goes over that pass, as info. I believe it's the highest automobile pass in the State of California at over 10,000 feet.
Thank you for the video. I USED to ride in Heavyweights on the Seaboard Airline Railroad. I miss riding in the old cars. Our Museum in Northwest Florida has a few of them but it would take a fortune to restore them.
At Los Nietos Jct (21:00) there was once an interchange track built in the mid-1980s at great expense to anticipate the SPSF merger that didn't happen. Anyone know where there are photos of this?
It is a common safey feature on railroads all over the world. In the event of a derailment it stops the passenger car hitting the the bridge pier and either damaging the bridge or minimising casualties on the train. On railroad over bridges it is usual to see two rails to prevent the cars from toppling off the bridge.
Did anybody else notice the work they're doing on the Slauson overpass (at DT junction)? They're replacing the bridge supports to make room for a third track!
I'm glad he tried to show intesresting things before they appeared in the distance too small to see. Not like we don't have enough of just looking out straight down the track. Sorry that the steam locomotive was not there. Years ago,when I rode in the locomotive, we hit a spot at the bottom of the overpass, 11:32, where the locomotive suddenly jerked left. Thought it was enough to derail it or at least throw someone walking in a car to the floor. Does not appear on my 8 mmm video.
Pretty cool. I ride these lines a lot and I had no idea they even had a turnstile @10:20. But I admit, the shaking at the beginning was kinda annoying. Had to skip it.
Is there by any chance a "Google" maps for railroads? I like to watch these videos and have a Google map open to see where the route goes. I am retired and would be interested in this rail fanning.
+TheDustysix It just so happens that I personally hand-traced this railway line in Google Earth for a project. If you are interested, send me a private message with your email and I can email you the file with instructions on how to import it and what to look for.
Very interesting. I've seen a similar view to this, from the back of a train, but it's useful to have the points of interested pointed out so you don't have to keep referring to Google Earth to find out where you are. Los Angeles Union station is a bit of a disappointment, at track level at any rate, isn't it. I like the sign on the stop blocks though; "End of Block". Yup, no doubt about that.
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Around this time there was an incident in a Denny's back east where several black customers were ignored by a white waitress. The upshot of the joke was a combination of racist sentiments in which O.J. couldn't have been the killer because he was being ignored in a Denny's at the time.
Thank you for your feedback. I didn't have a tripod because I was sharing a 20 foot square space with up to 15 other people. I panned towards points of interest because they wouldn't have been as visible if they were only in the camera's peripheral vision as we passed them at 90 MPH.
Sit back and enjoy the ride. And don't forget the popped corn. Thank you for these videos.
Good video passed through the streets that I live near
I've actually went over the Tioga Pass just north of Yosemite National Park. If you've never been over that pass, you're missing out on something extremely beautiful. Plus you get a view of Yosemite that most tourists never see. Awesome!
+Juan Dia Oh, there's no railroad that goes over that pass, as info. I believe it's the highest automobile pass in the State of California at over 10,000 feet.
Thank you for the video. I USED to ride in Heavyweights on the Seaboard Airline Railroad. I miss riding in the old cars. Our Museum in Northwest Florida has a few of them but it would take a fortune to restore them.
At Los Nietos Jct (21:00) there was once an interchange track built in the mid-1980s at great expense to anticipate the SPSF merger that didn't happen. Anyone know where there are photos of this?
Thats kinda what I was thinking, thank you for responding
It is a common safey feature on railroads all over the world. In the event of a derailment it stops the passenger car hitting the the bridge pier and either damaging the bridge or minimising casualties on the train. On railroad over bridges it is usual to see two rails to prevent the cars from toppling off the bridge.
Awesome Video
.....At 11:54 what are the vertical tanks by the oil cars?
Did anybody else notice the work they're doing on the Slauson overpass (at DT junction)? They're replacing the bridge supports to make room for a third track!
Enjoyed. Neat looking out from the observation platform. Will wait for the rest of the trip.
Fantastic video.!
The railroad across the river is actually part of the same subdivision as the tracks that I was on. It's all part of the Metrolink River Subdivision.
can someone answer me why there is extra rail under the overpasses
Yes
I believe that is SDRX 901. To this day SDRX 901 has a P2 horn leftover from metrolink.
How was the ride?
If EVERY congested diamond could have a flyover:):)
Loco 450, I could't quite catch the O.J. joke, can you recall it an relate to me....while I watch the rest of your trip.
I'm glad he tried to show intesresting things before they appeared in the distance too small to see. Not like we don't have enough of just looking out straight down the track.
Sorry that the steam locomotive was not there.
Years ago,when I rode in the locomotive, we hit a spot at the bottom of the overpass, 11:32, where the locomotive suddenly jerked left. Thought it was enough to derail it or at least throw someone walking in a car to the floor.
Does not appear on my 8 mmm video.
great vid,
Was that a Sound Transit train I saw o.O!
~from Seattle~
Yes, they get sent to LA for servicing.
Unfortunately, I don't quite remember the upshot of the joke either. Hope you enjoyed the video.
Where is the bar car??
I wonder why the Santa Fe abandoned its original route through Pomona.
luv it make one of la to santa ana plese
Pretty cool. I ride these lines a lot and I had no idea they even had a turnstile @10:20. But I admit, the shaking at the beginning was kinda annoying. Had to skip it.
Is there by any chance a "Google" maps for railroads? I like to watch these videos and have a Google map open to see where the route goes. I am retired and would be interested in this rail fanning.
+TheDustysix It just so happens that I personally hand-traced this railway line in Google Earth for a project. If you are interested, send me a private message with your email and I can email you the file with instructions on how to import it and what to look for.
Very interesting. I've seen a similar view to this, from the back of a train, but it's useful to have the points of interested pointed out so you don't have to keep referring to Google Earth to find out where you are.
Los Angeles Union station is a bit of a disappointment, at track level at any rate, isn't it. I like the sign on the stop blocks though; "End of Block". Yup, no doubt about that.
at 18-49 is former control point Serapis
If you want to offer criticism, it is possible to do it politely, you know.
Take a good look. There will no longer be any private cars on Amtrak anymore.
great clear video.interesting seeing the lineside buildings.tedbagnall
How fast do those trains go?
90 mph
For all you Railfans out there..I have rented the Pere Marquette 1225 and train for an excursion March 15th 2014. Hope to see you on the train. Check out my channel for more details.
some curves are realy extreme. What is is not used here in european railroads. and of corse that 90 degree crossovers. .
5:28 13:14 18:56 20:12 23:19 25:28
Around this time there was an incident in a Denny's back east where several black customers were ignored by a white waitress. The upshot of the joke was a combination of racist sentiments in which O.J. couldn't have been the killer because he was being ignored in a Denny's at the time.
I wonder if it really helps portray the presenters motives as sincere when he/she introduces so much vagary as to mislead the viewers
GTA 5
What??