I have watched all your videos Mike. I just got hired by NS as a conductor. I’m nervous because I just don’t know what to expect. The railroad seems like the perfect career for me
It’s not a bad job starting as a conductor I was hired for Montgomery working between the M&M and the A&WP Subdivisions it can be challenging but it’s nothing to it but to do it
So soothing. So powerful. I love what you guys have control of. I have always admired you! Please be safe! The good and knowledgeable people know what you do! Edit: I used to deliver parts to the locomotive repair shops (Bailey Yard, Morrill, NE, Denver, Barstow and City of Commerce, who was always kind enough to let me rest until the next day. The parts came from Erie, used to be GE, but I think that it's something else now. Everything is something else now. I go back to the four man crew.
hi mike thank you for making this channel I'm in my glory I'm definitely gonna binge watch! your videos give a satisfaction that most others don't as others are viewed as they pass by but your actually a csx engineer who welcomes us aboard! that sets you apart from the rest!
Hi mike,this is Debra from the Bronx,my phone is on again off again, but I love all ur videos!! I keep hoping you'll drive that loco to NY,love to have you! You make train lovers dreams come true bringing us in the cab,and giving us a birdseye veiw of driving the iron horse,many thanks mike!! Great video!!
Nothing like a unique perspective to watch what goes on in the main engine! I always enjoy seeing this view and would love to operate one...besides my model railroad I have had since childhood. 😎👌🏾✅
what an amazing video my friend i'm from brazil i'm passionate about trains my dream is to be able to go to the united states one day to see these sensational csx trains i hope i get a cool train driver like you who honks for everyone!!!
For some reason down hear we have a lot of train comanys coming through like my city has a train that rep for our state and norfork southern wake me up every day cause I live like 4 miles away from the track and they train yard is not to far
I love these videos. Such a cool perspective. I was just wondering how you were allowed to get the camera in the cab. I thought electronic devices weren’t allowed in the locomotive.
Looks like a blast of a job, but I understand it comes with huge responsibilities: getting a big train started, getting one up steep grades and mountain passes in one piece, grade crossings, dummies trying to beat the train, kids playing on the tracks, getting the train in on time. I applied at the old Southern Railway Building for a job in 1976. Economy wasn't good then, but they were hiring. I'm not a, "shoulda, coulda, woulda," type of guy, but I sure wish they had hired me on.
Hey again Mike hope you're doing well maybe you can come down to horry co.(Conway sc columbus co. NC. And show R.J.Corman how to drive GP40s. Haha, hey how do you cook your mullet.......thanks🚑🚒
I don't have much hair as it is and I keep my beard groomed since I have retired. I guess that is a fancy way of saying no. But thanks for the suggestion what were you wanting me to do exactly?
@@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042 dang he looked. Just like you tho but like You said in your other video he may have looked like me don't mean it was me .... Lol happy retirement
Mike I have a quick question. I have some tracks nearby where I live. From time to time, we hear a major sonic boom shake the tracks, then moments later the trains pass through. Is that to make sure the tracks are clear? This usually happens in darkness, around 10PM EST. You hear a big boom and then the tracks have reverb on them. Is that the normal process, or something else. I also live near a quarry, so no idea if that anything to do with it. Thank you much again for posting these. These videos are the remedy for the depression I am fighting through.
Sound does travel through the rails to a certain extent. When a train approaches you the rails will make a squeal sound as it gets closer. As for sonic boom? Never heard that one. You should try and make a video on it!
@@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042 They did it just to reduce the payroll. Like I said above, I go back to the four man crew. As a taxi driver, I took crews from Taylor Yard in LA to Colton in the 80's. I think it's sad and a shame and may be responsible for a number of derailments (Casselton).
What's considered an entry level job for getting onto the railroad? I would think a track laborer would be considered entry level. I still haven't applied yet but I'm still very interested. Did some research to know the typical workdays and what to expect when I do decide to enter in.
Kevin a track laborer would be entry for the engineering department or the railroad itself ,but there are multiple entry positions on the RR for the different departments. Anything involving the train and its crew and train movements come under the transportation department and in particular (train service employment) which includes your (brakemen switchmen flagman), (foreman conductor),and engineer. You would look for openings for conductor trainee or switchman positions.
The early models ES44AC has 3 air intakes behind the cab and ES44DC only have 2. The later models both have 2 air intakes behind the cab. ES44AC 2 air intakes are close together and the ES44DC 2 air intakes are spaced apart.
I have watched all your videos Mike. I just got hired by NS as a conductor. I’m nervous because I just don’t know what to expect. The railroad seems like the perfect career for me
Do your best and be very careful I'll say a prayer for you much success.
@@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042 Classy response.
It’s not a bad job starting as a conductor I was hired for Montgomery working between the M&M and the A&WP Subdivisions it can be challenging but it’s nothing to it but to do it
Being a CSX Train Engineer is so fun
Another great video by Mike Barnett. The countryside looks so peacefully. What a view!
Hi Rome ❤️
Keep these great videos coming! I really enjoy watching them as I always wanted to be an engineer.
I wanted to be one too
@@stormeskyelynn07 And me too. Always loved trains from an early age :)
@@thebops4180 i know right. I want to drive it one day
So soothing. So powerful. I love what you guys have control of. I have always admired you! Please be safe! The good and knowledgeable people know what you do! Edit: I used to deliver parts to the locomotive repair shops (Bailey Yard, Morrill, NE, Denver, Barstow and City of Commerce, who was always kind enough to let me rest until the next day. The parts came from Erie, used to be GE, but I think that it's something else now. Everything is something else now. I go back to the four man crew.
Thanks Trucker girl.
Thanks Mr. Engineer Barnett for the wonderful videos that bring us all together!
Thanks for the ride, Mike! I hope you are well and enjoying your retirement!
hi mike thank you for making this channel I'm in my glory I'm definitely gonna binge watch! your videos give a satisfaction that most others don't as others are viewed as they pass by but your actually a csx engineer who welcomes us aboard! that sets you apart from the rest!
Thank you so much John enjoy.
Hi mike,this is Debra from the Bronx,my phone is on again off again, but I love all ur videos!! I keep hoping you'll drive that loco to NY,love to have you! You make train lovers dreams come true bringing us in the cab,and giving us a birdseye veiw of driving the iron horse,many thanks mike!! Great video!!
Hi Debra thanks for tuning in !
Nothing like a unique perspective to watch what goes on in the main engine! I always enjoy seeing this view and would love to operate one...besides my model railroad I have had since childhood. 😎👌🏾✅
Great video of you as a train engineer. You been great driving the train all the time. That what I wanna be someday I grow up
Another awesome video Mr. Barnett!
I really enjoyed your video Sir and thank you for Moving America on the Rails.
Looks like a master of his domain. Obvious he loved his job.
I've been to both Tunnel Hill and Dalton there! Very nice, super cool to watch a engineer go through!!
Another great video by the legend himself
Thank you, I have been hoping to see a video of the Dalton diamond for a long time. We go to Tunnel Hill and Dalton often to watch trains.
I grew up by the railroad tracks but they are Union Pacific in Natchitoches Louisiana
As a railfan your videos are so interesting! I love seeing things from a different point of view good job ;)
Thank you so much, for your videos I enjoy watching your new videos, hello to you from Russia
Hello Russia thanks Kot .
I really love this video I love all the Csx videos that you do
Awesome, A C40-8W I hear the C40-8W Bell! I always loved that classic power but never aged well.
Great camera angle! Thanks for doing these videos Mike!
dash 8 horns and bells are nice!
Great video Mike. Just too short. Keep em comin they’re all good 👍👍👍❤️
Awesome video Mike! I love the GE Dash 8 action!
what an amazing video my friend i'm from brazil i'm passionate about trains my dream is to be able to go to the united states one day to see these sensational csx trains i hope i get a cool train driver like you who honks for everyone!!!
I love the sound of train horns!
Have a good day Mike!
Hi Mike I drive a csx engine on my Xbox one
Wonderful Hi Ball !
Is that on Train Sim World 2 Sand Patch route?
No
Nice 👍 capture Mike.
Howdy, sweet video Mr. Mike. Blessings
you kind of remind me of Frank from Unstoppable
FR
Thanks again for sharing another great video!
Thank you for another one! 🔥
This is the Real Deal, NO Doubt about it. Not possible for us to Experience this anywhere else. 👍
Thanks Ken.
*Greetings from Brazil!*
Hello Brazil thanks Moises.
3 more years then i’ll try to apply for a conductor for BNSF.
What state is this in? There's so much greenery it's nice
Georgia
Love your videos Mike👍 Keep them coming. Have a great Thanksgiving
For some reason down hear we have a lot of train comanys coming through like my city has a train that rep for our state and norfork southern wake me up every day cause I live like 4 miles away from the track and they train yard is not to far
Hey Mike do you have any videos while running of 7500s or 7600s??
Keep em coming!!
Man I been thinking of working as a engineer for the royal gorge mountain railroad
I love these videos. Such a cool perspective. I was just wondering how you were allowed to get the camera in the cab. I thought electronic devices weren’t allowed in the locomotive.
0:54 that bell sound is unique to the Dash-8s. I don't know what it is about them, they just sound different.
Looks like a blast of a job, but I understand it comes with huge responsibilities: getting a big train started, getting one up steep grades and mountain passes in one piece, grade crossings, dummies trying to beat the train, kids playing on the tracks, getting the train in on time.
I applied at the old Southern Railway Building for a job in 1976. Economy wasn't good then, but they were hiring. I'm not a, "shoulda, coulda, woulda," type of guy, but I sure wish they had hired me on.
I hired in 76 Cleveland Ohio B&O Chessie System.
@@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042 Good ol' Chessie. Loved their paint.
great video like always👍👍
Nice video Mike
You inspire me man
Hey again Mike hope you're doing well maybe you can come down to horry co.(Conway sc columbus co. NC. And show R.J.Corman how to drive GP40s. Haha, hey how do you cook your mullet.......thanks🚑🚒
Thanks Greg I give my mullet away.
Was that Unit powered on at the beginning? it looked like you were being powered by the 2nd engine behind you.
A bit of both
Great video
Thanks!
Weird that I can hear these guys real clear when their talking in a locomotive with a horn blasting, but my wife says I don't ever hear her.
Awesome . . .
Smooth ride you should do a shave and a hair cut one day
I don't have much hair as it is and I keep my beard groomed since I have retired. I guess that is a fancy way of saying no. But thanks for the suggestion what were you wanting me to do exactly?
Ya I ment a type of horn show my bad.
Any videos of the whole trip? And I've always wondered why the engineer is on the right side of the loco?
Do you by chance have any videos coming out of Atlanta going south through Rex, Stockbridge, McDonough etc?
Which engine is this that you're in? Kind of looks like the C40-8W but can't tell, heh. Love the channel!
It's a dash 8.
where you ever on Q210 ... i used to be on the abbeville and Q211 and Q210 both ranned it
Yes quite often.
@@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042 oh wow maybe that was u I seen on abbeville sub on q210
@@Selfishslinger was an imposter I've never worked the Abbeville Sub lol
@@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042 dang he looked. Just like you tho but like You said in your other video he may have looked like me don't mean it was me .... Lol happy retirement
@@Selfishslinger If they didn't touch me it sure wasn't me.... lol
Mr. Mike, I live in Atlanta. Where are you from. If it not to personal to ask this question.
Atl
Nice
Are you honking the horn each and every time? Or is there an automated system that honks it for you at controlled crossings?
That's me everytime.
@AlaskaErik the newer locomotives have that type of system though. Railroading has changed so much.
Mike I have a quick question. I have some tracks nearby where I live. From time to time, we hear a major sonic boom shake the tracks, then moments later the trains pass through. Is that to make sure the tracks are clear? This usually happens in darkness, around 10PM EST. You hear a big boom and then the tracks have reverb on them. Is that the normal process, or something else. I also live near a quarry, so no idea if that anything to do with it. Thank you much again for posting these. These videos are the remedy for the depression I am fighting through.
Thanks but I don't have an answer for that.
Sound does travel through the rails to a certain extent. When a train approaches you the rails will make a squeal sound as it gets closer. As for sonic boom? Never heard that one. You should try and make a video on it!
@@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042 hi
@@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042 you have inspired me to be a train engineer
Are there switches or junctions on those tracks? Those might be the sources of the booms.
What was it like being an engineer? Was it challenging?
Have you ever been to a Waycross GA?
No I haven't.
Why do trains not use cabooses anymore? I know y’all have the EOT device.
Believe it or not they even cited safety as just one of many reasons to get rid of the caboose.
@@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042 They did it just to reduce the payroll. Like I said above, I go back to the four man crew. As a taxi driver, I took crews from Taylor Yard in LA to Colton in the 80's. I think it's sad and a shame and may be responsible for a number of derailments (Casselton).
They remove them because It’s more crewmembers there’s better technology like the EOT device which does a better job
What's considered an entry level job for getting onto the railroad? I would think a track laborer would be considered entry level. I still haven't applied yet but I'm still very interested. Did some research to know the typical workdays and what to expect when I do decide to enter in.
Kevin a track laborer would be entry for the engineering department or the railroad itself ,but there are multiple entry positions on the RR for the different departments. Anything involving the train and its crew and train movements come under the transportation department and in particular (train service employment) which includes your (brakemen switchmen flagman), (foreman conductor),and engineer. You would look for openings for conductor trainee or switchman positions.
When are coming to Birmingham Alabama on the csx
My home town.
Locomotive Engineer Mike Barnett that’s wats up I’m from Birmingham too I moved to Minnesota
Ever seen anything weird while on the job?
Yes quite often.
@@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042 .......that would make a great video. Talking about all the weird stuff that you have seen over the years.
That would make a great video
Are these videos from the W&A Sub?
Yes
Is this a gevo your in (or a dash 8 widecab), also where you pulling a manifest
dash 8 pulling manifest.
Please correct me if I’m wrong so you can use GoPros in the cab of locomotives but you just can’t be on your phone?
No you can't.
How to distinguish the type of locomotive without seeing the serial number beside the locomotive? like the difference between ES44DC and ES44AC?
The early models ES44AC has 3 air intakes behind the cab and ES44DC only have 2. The later models both have 2 air intakes behind the cab. ES44AC 2 air intakes are close together and the ES44DC 2 air intakes are spaced apart.
@@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042 Wow, it's not too easy to distinguish directly, let alone there are so many variants of ES44 .. ET44 .. even AC6xxx 😅
Nice train driving Mike Barnett. What kind of horn is that?
Don't know what type of horn.
Must be K5HL, or something.
@@annmorland802 2000s generation narrow font K5LA
Is that a D8-40CW?
Yes
at 5:58 Is that you coming through Dalton GA?
Yep
@@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042 i think i've seen that engineer out on the W&A a few times :)
Have you every derailed a train on accident?
Never derailed
Which subdivision did you work at? And great video
W&A sub
is this a GE AC4400CW
Yes -8
Have you guys ever hit any Farm Animals?
Every blue moon.
Hello Mike
Are you still in a job or have you retired ?
Rob from the Uk
He retired years back
Hello Uk I retired in 2014 Rob.
@@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042 hope you’re enjoying your time off.
What is your cargo here?
Vehicles
Where are the signs alerting you about approaching a crossing?
They are tiny you probably missed them. The engineer knows where he is it's like that.
There is usually a sign with the letter W on it. The W meaning “whistle”
Cp