This beats TV any day of the week! Narration is excellent, calling out the bridges abd other right of way stuff. Take as many videos as you can. All of us who will never get the chance to ride your railroad appreciate it! You guys could sell cab rides, although most companies would shy away. We'd sign waivers and all that. These videos will have to suffice. Capturing the Cumberland in all four seasons would be a great project. Cab rides in both directions! Hopefully No. 1 gets fixed up and ready for some cab video also. Thanks again for helping preserve this!!!
Dang, I'm am so jealous now. Working in a grocery store eats my soul everyday, and it's nice to hear the excitement you have for your job! I know you don't run the trains very often, but the thrill you are getting is infectious and I'm glad you are able to video it and communicate to us what's going on real time. I know on the big Class 1 RR's it's pretty much a firing offense to use a phone or camera while in the engine, so it's great that you can, and can share these things with us who want to know what it's like for the lucky few. I read the Trains Magazine article and wanted to see this railroad in action and boom, TH-cam just recommended your videos to me. This is the 3rd one I've seen so far and I have just subscribed and will definitely be watching more because I'm interested in all of the other jobs you're doing too. Thanks for sharing these with us.
@@ccrx6700 Since when did you guys get a license to operate on UHF frequencies instead of the VHF channels reason being is I don't see a license issued for your railroad and I thought I'd check in with you before I contact the federal communications commission licensing bureau
@@414RadioTech One question please. How do you know they're on UHF instead of VHF since the railroad (majority) are on the 160 MHz and the UHF are above the 400? just curious, no agenda on the subject. Thanks
As somebody who has aspired to work on the railroad all my life, I thoroughly enjoy watching all your videos on railroading. You guys run a top notch operation up there and it shows! Thanks for the great videos! Please keep them up!
Thank you, hope your dreams come true, i am inderd very fortunate. Railroadin often tough, but lots great people out there who take pride in their work. Thank you for watchin
Awesome 👍😂 Thank You so very much for not just this cab ride ,,, but for All of your videos !!!!! You actually take a few moments to explain what something means or what's happening or what's going on ,, and that is truly appreciated!!!! Just those few seconds that you allow for to say what something means helps us understand what you're talking about ,,,, it by no means makes any of us experts on any of it but in later videos ,,, where the same situation comes along ,, it's awesome to have the little bit of knowledge to hat you imparted so us and it's a good feeling to know what you're talking about !!!! Learning can be amazingly fun !!!!! Thank you !!!!!! Russ Corbett
Thank you very much Russ for the really nice comment and kind words. We do appreciate your taking the time to visit with us and watch the videos. May you have a most blessed day my friend.
you can tell your speed is increasing by the intervil decreasing of the joints sound. always a nice to see such nice videos and the learning new items on railroad information for us non-railroad people,thanks!
You are very welcome Kent. We are lucky here in that management does allow me to do this. making videos on the job does come with some stipulations, but they are aware that i make these and I always do try to promote this company as a good one to work for. Which it really is. Thanks so much for watching and writing in my good man.
How about some notch 8?? Ok let's do it! I love that rumble when the train is putting out all it can. Very exhilarating! Thank you Dave! Another great video in the history books.
Listen to the jingle, to the rumble and the roar. As she dances through the woodlands, that steals along the shore She's a mighty rushin' engine, you can hear them hobos call As they ride the rods and the brake beams on the Cumberland Cannonball. Hank Snow. Thanks for the nice comment Big Jon, it reminded me of that great song Wabash Cannonball.
We want to say Thank You for dropping in on us and watching the presentation today Crime Alley Comics. So glad you had a good time riding along with me my friend.
One of the most exciting experiences I ever had at least twice was when the operators were called and told to LOCK the bridge up when the inbound coal train hits a certain point, give him clear signals all the way to destination and DO NOT STOP this train. Any marine traffic would have to be stopped until this train clears. Here is why----this train was what we handled daily so the tonnage was 25,000+ tons with 2 full size road units leading 180 or so cars but the kicker was one unit was dead so if we stopped this train it would never move again until additional units would arrive. When he got to the bridge I saw the lead unit was dead with all carbody doors open on the trailing unit to keep it from overheating in the hot summer weather, running in notch 8 pushing the dead unit AND pulling the 180 loaded cars. This was a real ¨rush¨ to see and hear that second unit running wide open as it roared by the control station which sat directly next to the track and to get the full effect, the door to the control station was left open. This was a real treat. I wish I had a video of this to share as the thrill was exceptional I will never forget.
Wow awesome story Bennie! I really enjoyed it and imagined along as I was reading. That's a lot of weight for only 1 unit! I can hear it screaming now. Yep, a video would have been great, but oh well. Thanks for sharing
@@ccrx6700 The reason this worked is from Petersburg, Va to destination it is about 80 miles of straight, level track, no curves and no hills, just keep moving
How interesting. That is ex-Yankeetown Docks #22, who bought it new. They had 2 others which were reported to be the first two SD38-2 units built, in 1972, but this one was built much later, in 1978.
I got a chance years ago when I was a kid to "run" the Southern GP30 at NCTM. Years later I got a chance to look in the cab of the GP40 slug set that the ACWR has/had. Canadian wide cab units sure are neat inside.
Awesome! That's a ride you'll never forget. Bout the only difference in a GP 38-2 and this SD 38-2 is the trucks, GP 4 axle, these are 6. Never been in one, but don't imagine a 30 is a whole lot different. Thanks for tuning in and watching the video today my friend.
@@ccrx6700 I feel like the SD 38-2 can get down and lug better than the GP version. Can't really recall how that Highhood 30 rode since they don't really high ball it on the museum grounds at NCTM. And now that I know what issue of Trains Magazine this Locomotive was on the cover of I'm gonna have to get my hands on that issue.
@@SOU6900 Absolutely it can, those 2 extra traction motors really make a difference. When a traction motor goes bad on these, they have to cut out 2 motors since they are in sets of 2. You really notice the difference those 2 extra ones make when that happens. Ebay may have a copy of that issue, hope you find one!
@@ccrx6700 I wish I could ride in the cab of one of those diesels you got first hand. Guess this video will have to do. 😆 Also speaking of Trains Magazine one of our NC shortlines, the Aberdeen Carolina & Western (ACWR) was featured on the cover a few years ago. They got some nice power. Not sure if they still have any, but at one point they had a fleet of ex CN GP40-2W units. Then one day saw them for sale on a railroad classifieds website. Got some SD40-3 units on the roster that I believe are ex CN as well plus 2 of NSs former F units.
Thank you John, but don't get your hopes up, I gotta be really careful, FRA rules prohibit cell phone usage in cab, kinda skirting by with this one. I did nothing to distract engineer while taping, but certainly don't want to push my luck.
Looks pretty cold out there. Hope the loco has an effective heater. LOL. Here in Australia the loco's are left-hand drive, and the observer (conductor?) Sits on the right side. And those two strokers do make a great sound. especially when in eighth notch.
Have wondered if something like a go-pro could be mounted in the cab facing ahead, for passenger service (so passengers could see the scenery ahead). It was amazing to see the scenery from the roomette window.
I was riding on freights long before there was such a thing as a go-pro, but I took some photos on 35 mm film. I even took some while standing at the front, right below the headlight, of the track ahead in Northern Ontario. I have also watched the scenery from a dome car while passing through the Rockies and in the cupola on the van (caboose) on freight trains.
Excellent! I know several engineers from NS, CN and some regionals, everyone of them has told me they rather run EMD than GE. Thank you sir for watching
Railroading Southern Pacific style in the days before DPU Your train is a celebrity and to help that I am actually making 3d models of the SD382 and the coal hoppers for Minecraft Immersive Railroading mod as an addon resource pack. I already have the 402, just need to put the texture on it
Can I make a request if you get to run either of the engines tomorrow? Can you get a shot of the throttle lever movement along with the ammeter gauge? I'm really curious how fast the engine speed picks up and how fast the load picks up on the meter when that happens. I'd greatly appreciate that!
Well, it may be a long time for that will happen. All three of our locos draw different amps from each other in the same run and dynamic positions. I have no clue why other than they all are pretty old units.
@@ccrx6700 Oh that doesn't matter, I was just curious as to how fast the current picks up when you notch up, or does it pretty closely follow the increase in engine RPM. And yeah, makes perfect sense that the current will vary... between the load on the locomotive, speed, and grade, all will play a part. I've just not seen a clean shot of 'click ... rumble... meter movement... '
@@kleetus92 The GP-38s will respond rather quickly to changes in throttle position much more than a GP-40. The reason for this is the inherent turbo-lag with turbo equipped diesel engines. The 38s have a gear-driven Roots blower so as engine speed increases, the power output is near instantaneous.
@@thomasdupee1440 GP-38s have Roots blowers, GP-40s have turbos which are clutch driven to get them spinning. When the exhaust gases reach a certain flow, it turns the turbo on its own. It is that lag that a turbo has vs a direct driven blower that was the reason that many liked the 38s vs the 40s. It also is the reason that ALCos and GE units are known to smoke when the throttle is opened quickly. Turbo lag from an engine that does not couple the turbo directly to the engine at lower speeds.
@@thomasdupee1440 there is no turbo lag on the EMDs below notch 6. The turbos are also geared, through an overrun clutch. They respond directly to engine RPM like the Roots blower EMDs. They just sound different and make more power.
Much better view! Is there a reason why all the locomotives face East? Seems like it would be beneficial to have at least one point west for an easier view.
Hopefully someday I will give the history on that. A company called Langenfelder was the excavating contractor, they went out of business shortly after this was done. They lost their shirt on a turnpike job they did. About 20 or so of the guys who worked on road bed with them signed on to work at the mine afterwards.
I want to ride in a locomotive so bad. My neighbor is an engineer for bnsf but they have strict rules against it. He said maybe when he retires in a few years. Hes stopped the train to remove a tweaker windsurfing like titanic but can’t take me for a spin lol.
Do hope you get your wish Stevens Garage. The big RR's are pretty strict about stuff like that. Liability issues and all being what they are today. Really appreciate your riding along with me today on #22. 22 just got some new cylinder heads and a new cam shaft this weekend. Will have a soon video coming out on showing parts of that, so hope you will stay tuned to the channel my friend.
Dave loving your new work office. if you get a chance cover loading or did I miss one way back?? and I found a place that has the magazine, just a 30 min drive. can't wait for the next one. take care catch ya later.
LOL, me too ha ha. I did vid long time ago on loading the cars, it 1 of my first ones didnt have any conversation in it, maybe i make another 1 in future
Yes sir, basic purpose is in case of a derailment, they will help keep cars on the bridge instead of coming off. There are also wood bridge guards on the outside of the bridge timbers which is a further help. Those are lagged into the bridge timbers and also help keep the timbers from getting skewed. (Keeps them straight). Thanks for viewing the video
I have heard of "dynamic braking" while watching a video on train cars unload iron ore on the Great Lake's circa Duluth/Superior. Supposedly, the rail companies prefer "dynamic braking" as opposed to "direct braking". It might be time for a "dissertation" on the difference.
Dynamics use electrical resistance where regular brakes press brake shoes on the wheels.... The weight of the train causes forward motion down grade. The traction motors on the axles turn and generate electricity. That current is re-routed to a fan cooled resister grid where the current is converted to heat. The process helps to retard the speed of the train. Big advantage with dynamics is less wear on the brake shoes...
@@tandrirwin Yes. Very informative. Now I wonder if that could hypothetically taken to the next level: Instead of "wasting" the dynamic energy, I wonder if E.M.D. could do some experimental tests with REGENERATIVE/dynamic brakes. They could store most of the dynamic energy in a buffering system, (ie: air compression, lithium batteries, "other"?)
That hot wheel detector at MP 8...Was that the same one in which you did that "video tour" in and showed how one of those detectors function? That all looked and sounded familiar. But, then again, it's in the middle of a forest so I could JUST AS EASILY be incorrect. LOL! Curious, regardless. Thanks!
If it's on the hood then that is the sand fill tube, there is one on either end of the loco and together the sand tanks hold bout 56 cubic feet of sand. Thanks for watching Israel
Many years ago, when I was a technician with CN Telecommunications (part of CN Rail), I'd often ride freights in Northern Ontario. When I rode the head end, I'd be sitting in the 3rd seat, strictly as a passenger.
38. Reason being we only have room at either end of the track to accommodate that many. No lacking of power to pull more, just don't have the room. Really appreciate your dropping by and taking in the video today my friend.
You probably get this question a lot, maybe ... and the answers are most definitely on Google ... But I wanted to know from a perspective of one who is literally currently active in the field as of today..... How does one become a locomotive operator and where is the best place to start? (not geographically, but point of contact) I see this career field and I am intimidated because I feel it would be much like the branches of military in terms of consideration for the opportunity. I've always dreamed of operating a locomotive as a career but I doubt I will ever get the chance to do that based on location and opportunity. But it is a very strong curiosity I've always had and am very much interested in your personal experiences and thoughts based on your current position and environment. No rush, this is just a thought. But if the opportunity presented itself to me, I would be very willing to open the door if I only knew how LOL!
Very good question with a lot of answers. There are some schools in USA, i believe there 1 in kansas city to learn engine man and conductor. You,ll have research if there are more. Our locos are bid jobs here, we are UMWA, united mine workers america, we run a coal mine that has a rr, so ours is completly different. One good way also is hire on with a regional or short line or transit, then work your way up, but that takes years too. If you can obtain a certification from a school for conductor or engineman, that looks pretty good on a resume even if you have to hire in on a lessor job and work it for a few years. But remember, starting out in MOW you learn a lot bout track and track conditions which will be of significant help when operating a train, best of luck my friend an never give up on your dreams
@@ccrx6700 MOW is that Maintenance of Way? Basically like your Landscaping style jobs here in Florida, just with Rails in lieu of Lawn. If I recall correctly from a portion of your vids I seen and .. sorry .. a Google search LOL!!! Sorry, I'm no rube from the sticks ... just not in your line of work to know the terminology to use. I would absolutely be up for some schooling. Even starting in the MOW. I throughly enjoyed landscaping here in FL, lawn maintenance so to speak ... So who knows, maybe I can get into a similar field that delivers double the satisfaction. I don't know of any places near me in Fort Walton Beach, so I have to look outwards. Let me ask, who would be my first initial contact? Like the schools which I can go for, but for interest sake, who would I approach with my interest? I apologize if I am unclear. It is so late and I am due for bed ... Work soon. xD Thank You for your reply. Very much appreciated
@@ccrx6700 every part of me wants to be in this field of work ... it is so hard to explain given my current circumstances.... Dreaming here. But if I get it, and understand it ... Would I be a potential employee? So intimidated by this that it makes me literally go wtf. I can't get into a position like that given my own personal status, and well... it just isn't possible with where I am located ... but damn. I REALLY WANT TO BE THERE. Sorry lol. Maybe you can understand from a point of view. That being, it wont happen because of geographics .... but I am just a little one out in the jungle. I am deep in my drink bro. Fair warning. I think I need time on this. Not to embarras me in this convo .... spelling errors accounted for. I think I will shut up and let time pass.... With my decisions as of late, that is what I must do... Let time pass. Letting time pass. Got you bro!!!! Did I make any sense? LOL!!!!!!!
No sir, I only ran locomotive for a very short time many years ago. it was really cool for a little bit but then it was the same thing over and over and I hated crawling under the loco and changing brake shoes in the cold and rain and slop on the ground;. Track maintenance is so much more interesting and challenging to me. Although I've worked on many derailments we've had over the years and that is never fun!
When we bought 3098 it came with one in it. The other 2 locos we have did not. They took the one out in 3098. A lot of the newer locos do have them in the cab. It was a good question because once trains are moving they usually don't stop just because the engineer has to use the bathroom. Also usually when the locos are fueled on the big RR's that is when a laborer will come in and clean the cab and rest room area.
Bridge 7 over Green Lakes Road, milepost 9.4, curve 35, you are really into this sir. Love it!!! PS; curve at mile post 8 is 30. We got curves over bridges on bridge 2, 6, 7, and 11. All bridges are deck, except 2 which is a ballast deck bridge, gonna do a vid on that one sometime for ya. US Steel engineering, never ceases amaze me. they told the contractors way back when RR was built to make it fit.
Bit hard to carry a tripod in my lunch box.... :-) I have a small one for my GoPro but it won't hold the cell phone Steve. Have a magnet clamp also, that works pretty good.
I found myself watching for soft boils. Thank you for the ride, Dave. CCRX is very fortunate to employ such a knowledgeable person.
Always is a pleasure to have you ride along with us Shirley.
This video was a real treat, I'm rather surprised it did not
get that many views.
This beats TV any day of the week!
Narration is excellent, calling out the bridges abd other right of way stuff.
Take as many videos as you can. All of us who will never get the chance to ride your railroad appreciate it! You guys could sell cab rides, although most companies would shy away. We'd sign waivers and all that. These videos will have to suffice.
Capturing the Cumberland in all four seasons would be a great project. Cab rides in both directions!
Hopefully No. 1 gets fixed up and ready for some cab video also.
Thanks again for helping preserve this!!!
Thank you very much for the great comment, much appreciated. Really glad you enjoyed watching
Dang, I'm am so jealous now. Working in a grocery store eats my soul everyday, and it's nice to hear the excitement you have for your job! I know you don't run the trains very often, but the thrill you are getting is infectious and I'm glad you are able to video it and communicate to us what's going on real time. I know on the big Class 1 RR's it's pretty much a firing offense to use a phone or camera while in the engine, so it's great that you can, and can share these things with us who want to know what it's like for the lucky few. I read the Trains Magazine article and wanted to see this railroad in action and boom, TH-cam just recommended your videos to me. This is the 3rd one I've seen so far and I have just subscribed and will definitely be watching more because I'm interested in all of the other jobs you're doing too. Thanks for sharing these with us.
You won't see as many Ladies from the cab...........just landscape....
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Great ride! My grandpa was a conductor with UP during the steam era. Needless to say our family is nothing but railfans.
Awesome those old guys got some really great rr stories tell, thanks for watching
@@ccrx6700 Since when did you guys get a license to operate on UHF frequencies instead of the VHF channels reason being is I don't see a license issued for your railroad and I thought I'd check in with you before I contact the federal communications commission licensing bureau
@@414RadioTech One question please. How do you know they're on UHF instead of VHF since the railroad (majority) are on the 160 MHz and the UHF are above the 400? just curious, no agenda on the subject. Thanks
@@414RadioTech You should just walk down the road during a blizzard and get lost.
As somebody who has aspired to work on the railroad all my life, I thoroughly enjoy watching all your videos on railroading. You guys run a top notch operation up there and it shows! Thanks for the great videos! Please keep them up!
Thank you, hope your dreams come true, i am inderd very fortunate. Railroadin often tough, but lots great people out there who take pride in their work. Thank you for watchin
Thank for the history and the landscape photography. This was great!
Your very welcome John. Glad you enjoyed it. We certainly
appreciate your riding along with us today.
Awesome 👍😂
Thank You so very much for not just this cab ride ,,, but for All of your videos !!!!!
You actually take a few moments to explain what something means or what's happening or what's going on ,, and that is truly appreciated!!!!
Just those few seconds that you allow for to say what something means helps us understand what you're talking about ,,,, it by no means makes any of us experts on any of it but in later videos ,,, where the same situation comes along ,, it's awesome to have the little bit of knowledge to hat you imparted so us and it's a good feeling to know what you're talking about !!!!
Learning can be amazingly fun !!!!!
Thank you !!!!!!
Russ Corbett
Thank you very much Russ for the really nice comment and kind
words. We do appreciate your taking the time to visit
with us and watch the videos. May you have a most blessed
day my friend.
you can tell your speed is increasing by the intervil decreasing of the joints sound.
always a nice to see such nice videos and the learning new items on railroad
information for us non-railroad people,thanks!
Very observant there sir! Yep your right. Thank you very much for
the nice comment and for watching my friend.
Thank you for making these. NS, CSX, CN will not let their employees make cab ride videos.
You are very welcome Kent. We are lucky here in that management
does allow me to do this. making videos on the job does come
with some stipulations, but they are aware that i make these
and I always do try to promote this company as a good one
to work for. Which it really is. Thanks so much for watching
and writing in my good man.
Loved the ride! Thank you!
Almost as good as a ride on the Pennsylvania Railroad lol
Another one of your really awesome videos Dave. You sure have a very cool job being around the railroad.
Thank you William. Glad to hear you had a good time.
Very much appreciate your riding along with us and taking
the time to write in my friend.
Thanks for the ride I enjoyed listening to your knowledge of the railroad 👏
Thank you, glad you enjoyed the show. I appreciate your viewing and
hopefully sometime you will want to watch more of my videos.
Another excellent video. Thanks again for the ride. Very cool
Thank you Charles i appreciate your comment
Thank you for the ride!
You are welcome, glad you enjoyed the ride
EMD locomotives in Notch 8 makes beautiful hum
Yes they do, too bad this one wasn't turbocharged, that is another great sound,
this one is quiet in comparison, thanks for watching
@@ccrx6700 Quiet has its advantages.:-) And someone needs to get after that tamper operator for not keeping the track smooth. ;-)
Excellent! Thank you for posting another interesting video.
Thank you, appreciate the nice comment
How about some notch 8?? Ok let's do it! I love that rumble when the train is putting out all it can. Very exhilarating! Thank you Dave! Another great video in the history books.
Listen to the jingle, to the rumble and the roar.
As she dances through the woodlands, that steals along the shore
She's a mighty rushin' engine, you can hear them hobos call
As they ride the rods and the brake beams on the Cumberland Cannonball. Hank Snow. Thanks for the nice comment Big Jon,
it reminded me of that great song Wabash Cannonball.
That cool too! Thanks for the ride along.
John, thank you for really nice comment, glad you enjoyed the ride
How I LOVED riding along with you! Reminiscent of the time I actually was there! Thanks for the videos!
Your welcome Pete. Stood right where you did on your ride! Told Mr. Grimes you had said hello
Excellent video which gives an insight into what it’s like to be in the cab of the SD38-2 in notch 8 I enjoyed watching the video.👍😁😁🇬🇧🚂
Tony, thank you for nice comment, really glad you enjoyed the show, thank you for watching
I enjoyed the ride on #22. Thanks for your video! Fun!
Thank you sir, glad you enjoyed it, was fun makin it
That's crazy I had the magazine on my lap when you said that lol that's a fantastic pic
That was a great ride. Thank you.
We want to say Thank You for dropping in on us and watching
the presentation today Crime Alley Comics. So glad you
had a good time riding along with me my friend.
Nice cab ride! Thanks for ride along.
Your welcome Brian, thanks for watchin
Great video I truly enjoyed it thank you and stay safe.
Thank you Chris, really appreciate your watching sir
Awesome videos!! Watching from New Zealand!! Trains are the best!
Thank you Daniel, glad you enjoyed sir. Appreciate your viewing them
That was great thank you very much long live the locomotive oh yeah.
Scott, thank you glad you enjoyed the ride
Thanks for the great video! I enjoyed it.
Glad you enjoyed it John appreciate your viewing sir
Great Video. Thanks. That was so much fun riding I'm number 22 thanks for going to all the trouble of making the video I really appreciate..
Thank you Donald, glad you enjoyed watching sir, it was a good experience, I don't
very often get ride in cab, mostly am track maintenance
Alright, now SHF! This is truly awesome to see video's from inside the cab of a locomotive, especially in an EMD cab. Keep up the great work Dave.
Thank you my friend, will certainly try, but they got the remote problems figured out so it may be a long time bfore i get run helper again
I Love trains so i Enjoy your videos there great😄👍
Great to hear you love trains Christopher! And really glad you
are enjoying the home movies, we do appreciate your watching
them my friend.
Thanks for the ride dude.
Robert, you are welcome, glad you enjoyed sir
One of the most exciting experiences I ever had at least twice was when the operators were called and told to LOCK the bridge up when the inbound coal train hits a certain point, give him clear signals all the way to destination and DO NOT STOP this train. Any marine traffic would have to be stopped until this train clears. Here is why----this train was what we handled daily so the tonnage was 25,000+ tons with 2 full size road units leading 180 or so cars but the kicker was one unit was dead so if we stopped this train it would never move again until additional units would arrive. When he got to the bridge I saw the lead unit was dead with all carbody doors open on the trailing unit to keep it from overheating in the hot summer weather, running in notch 8 pushing the dead unit AND pulling the 180 loaded cars. This was a real ¨rush¨ to see and hear that second unit running wide open as it roared by the control station which sat directly next to the track and to get the full effect, the door to the control station was left open. This was a real treat. I wish I had a video of this to share as the thrill was exceptional I will never forget.
Wow awesome story Bennie! I really enjoyed it and imagined along
as I was reading. That's a lot of weight for only 1 unit! I can hear it
screaming now. Yep, a video would have been great, but oh well.
Thanks for sharing
@@ccrx6700 The reason this worked is from Petersburg, Va to destination it is about 80 miles of straight, level track, no curves and no hills, just keep moving
@@benniepierce6283 👌
Back when I was in Jr. high school I rode on BNSF from Vancouver , WA to Madras Oregon.
The glorious sound at notch eight!
What not to love! Appreciate your watching Jason
I love the shot looking out the front cab door!
Me too Lol 👍
@@ccrx6700 Haha, what railroader dosent like looking out the cab of their locomotive down the track!
Great video!
Thank you, glad you liked it and thank you for watching
I LOVE THIS!
Thanks Israel, great to hear you enjoyed and thanks for riding along
with me on this one
Our shortline had Yankeetown Docks #1...it was the first one they had, and I believe was a demonstrator. It is a Fairbanks Morse H12
Great ride!
Really great to hear you enjoyed Rick, we do appreciate your
writing in and for watching my good man.
Awesome!
Glad you enjoyed the ride Jason 😊
Awesome I love it
Thanks so much MrJeep for dropping by and checking out the cab
ride. Pleased to hear you had a good time. May you have a most blessed day my friend
That's a great video!
Thank you, glad you enjoyed the show
Real Nice Video.
Thank you Derrick! Very much appreciate your writing in and
for catching the show my friend.
Love it!!!
Shane, glad you enjoyed the ride 😊
Awesome
Thanks David, great to hear you enjoyed the ride along, we do
appreciate your watching
How interesting. That is ex-Yankeetown Docks #22, who bought it new. They had 2 others which were reported to be the first two SD38-2 units built, in 1972, but this one was built much later, in 1978.
I got some pics of Yankeetown 20 and 21, gonna do a vid in future just on 22. Thanks for watching
awesome
Appreciate your tuning in and watching the video my friend.
Cool👍
My engineer sir.
View of your cab ride through on icefull
Railroad is Beautifully. ❤️🧡💛💚
Thanks for riding along with me today Thomas. Very
much appreciate your visit and for watching my good man.
@@ccrx6700 ❤️🧡💛💚
I got a chance years ago when I was a kid to "run" the Southern GP30 at NCTM. Years later I got a chance to look in the cab of the GP40 slug set that the ACWR has/had. Canadian wide cab units sure are neat inside.
Awesome! That's a ride you'll never forget. Bout the only difference
in a GP 38-2 and this SD 38-2 is the trucks, GP 4 axle, these are 6.
Never been in one, but don't imagine a 30 is a whole lot different.
Thanks for tuning in and watching the video today my friend.
@@ccrx6700 I feel like the SD 38-2 can get down and lug better than the GP version. Can't really recall how that Highhood 30 rode since they don't really high ball it on the museum grounds at NCTM. And now that I know what issue of Trains Magazine this Locomotive was on the cover of I'm gonna have to get my hands on that issue.
@@SOU6900 Absolutely it can, those 2 extra traction motors really make
a difference. When a traction motor goes bad on these, they have to
cut out 2 motors since they are in sets of 2. You really notice the
difference those 2 extra ones make when that happens. Ebay
may have a copy of that issue, hope you find one!
@@ccrx6700 I wish I could ride in the cab of one of those diesels you got first hand. Guess this video will have to do. 😆
Also speaking of Trains Magazine one of our NC shortlines, the Aberdeen Carolina & Western (ACWR) was featured on the cover a few years ago. They got some nice power. Not sure if they still have any, but at one point they had a fleet of ex CN GP40-2W units. Then one day saw them for sale on a railroad classifieds website. Got some SD40-3 units on the roster that I believe are ex CN as well plus 2 of NSs former F units.
Do a full cab ride video! I'll sit and watch the whole thing! Even if it's 12 hours long! Keep them coming!
Thank you John, but don't get your hopes up, I gotta be really careful, FRA rules
prohibit cell phone usage in cab, kinda skirting by with this one. I did nothing to distract
engineer while taping, but certainly don't want to push my luck.
Same. I miss the late 90s cab ride videos that were like an hour long.
Fantastic Video!👌Like804
Thank you really glad you enjoyed
Looks pretty cold out there. Hope the loco has an effective heater. LOL. Here in Australia the loco's are left-hand drive, and the observer (conductor?) Sits on the right side. And those two strokers do make a great sound. especially when in eighth notch.
More, more rides please.
I'll try, don't very often get to ride anymore but will do what I
can when I get an opportunity. Glad you enjoyed the show T. R.
Have wondered if something like a go-pro could be mounted in the cab facing ahead, for passenger service (so passengers could see the scenery ahead). It was amazing to see the scenery from the roomette window.
I was riding on freights long before there was such a thing as a go-pro, but I took some photos on 35 mm film. I even took some while standing at the front, right below the headlight, of the track ahead in Northern Ontario.
I have also watched the scenery from a dome car while passing through the Rockies and in the cupola on the van (caboose) on freight trains.
not gonna show him but at 0:58 you did just that!!
When you have to clear the tracks of snow that would be a cool video.
Will do, but that doesnt happen too often, and hopefully we done with snow this year, om ready start cutting grass ..
Lol
So close too my home!
Cool, do you live near Garards Fort then? Thank you for taking
the time to write in and watch the video today my friend.
I like it
Wayne, thank you, it was a fun ride 😊
Nice
Thanks Daniel, glad you enjoyed, we do appreciate your watching.
Cut my teeth on SD40s and SD60s .... love them EMDs
Excellent! I know several engineers from NS, CN and some regionals, everyone of them has told me they rather run EMD than GE. Thank you sir for watching
Railroading Southern Pacific style in the days before DPU
Your train is a celebrity and to help that I am actually making 3d models of the SD382 and the coal hoppers for Minecraft Immersive Railroading mod as an addon resource pack. I already have the 402, just need to put the texture on it
Awesome!
Can I make a request if you get to run either of the engines tomorrow? Can you get a shot of the throttle lever movement along with the ammeter gauge? I'm really curious how fast the engine speed picks up and how fast the load picks up on the meter when that happens. I'd greatly appreciate that!
Well, it may be a long time for that will happen. All three of our locos draw different amps from each other in the same run and dynamic positions. I have no clue why other than they all are pretty old units.
@@ccrx6700 Oh that doesn't matter, I was just curious as to how fast the current picks up when you notch up, or does it pretty closely follow the increase in engine RPM. And yeah, makes perfect sense that the current will vary... between the load on the locomotive, speed, and grade, all will play a part.
I've just not seen a clean shot of 'click ... rumble... meter movement... '
@@kleetus92 The GP-38s will respond rather quickly to changes in throttle position much more than a GP-40. The reason for this is the inherent turbo-lag with turbo equipped diesel engines. The 38s have a gear-driven Roots blower so as engine speed increases, the power output is near instantaneous.
@@thomasdupee1440 GP-38s have Roots blowers, GP-40s have turbos which are clutch driven to get them spinning. When the exhaust gases reach a certain flow, it turns the turbo on its own. It is that lag that a turbo has vs a direct driven blower that was the reason that many liked the 38s vs the 40s. It also is the reason that ALCos and GE units are known to smoke when the throttle is opened quickly. Turbo lag from an engine that does not couple the turbo directly to the engine at lower speeds.
@@thomasdupee1440 there is no turbo lag on the EMDs below notch 6. The turbos are also geared, through an overrun clutch. They respond directly to engine RPM like the Roots blower EMDs. They just sound different and make more power.
Much better view! Is there a reason why all the locomotives face East? Seems like it would be beneficial to have at least one point west for an easier view.
We have 3 locos, they often get interchanged and we used to run 2 trains, so all locos have short nose so that way is always on loads coming back
I'd very much like to hear the story of the engineering of this line. For such a short line, it seems to have some impressive cuts & fills of rock.
Hopefully someday I will give the history on that. A company called
Langenfelder was the excavating contractor, they went out of
business shortly after this was done. They lost their shirt on a
turnpike job they did. About 20 or so of the guys who worked on
road bed with them signed on to work at the mine afterwards.
I want to ride in a locomotive so bad. My neighbor is an engineer for bnsf but they have strict rules against it. He said maybe when he retires in a few years. Hes stopped the train to remove a tweaker windsurfing like titanic but can’t take me for a spin lol.
Do hope you get your wish Stevens Garage. The big RR's are
pretty strict about stuff like that. Liability issues and all being
what they are today. Really appreciate your riding along with
me today on #22. 22 just got some new cylinder heads and
a new cam shaft this weekend. Will have a soon video coming
out on showing parts of that, so hope you will stay tuned to
the channel my friend.
Dave loving your new work office. if you get a chance cover loading or did I miss one way back?? and I found a place that has the magazine, just a 30 min drive. can't wait for the next one. take care catch ya later.
LOL, me too ha ha. I did vid long time ago on loading the cars, it 1 of my first ones didnt have any conversation in it, maybe i make another 1 in future
What happened to US Steel 1? The original SD38-2 for the mine?
It,s running rear power on this train sir. Still in action and going strong.
Can you explain the rails inside the track on bridges...I'm certain they're for derailment reasons...curious how it works?
Yes sir, basic purpose is in case of a derailment, they will help keep cars on the bridge instead of coming off. There are also wood bridge guards on the outside of the bridge timbers which is a further help. Those are lagged into the bridge timbers and also help keep the timbers from getting skewed. (Keeps them straight). Thanks for viewing the video
I have heard of "dynamic braking" while watching a video on train cars unload iron ore on the Great Lake's circa Duluth/Superior.
Supposedly, the rail companies prefer "dynamic braking" as opposed to "direct braking".
It might be time for a "dissertation" on the difference.
Dynamics use electrical resistance where regular brakes press brake shoes on the wheels.... The weight of the train causes forward motion down grade. The traction motors on the axles turn and generate electricity. That current is re-routed to a fan cooled resister grid where the current is converted to heat. The process helps to retard the speed of the train. Big advantage with dynamics is less wear on the brake shoes...
Thank you sir for your excellent reply to Lester, appreciate your watching and checking in
@@tandrirwin Yes. Very informative. Now I wonder if that could hypothetically taken to the next level:
Instead of "wasting" the dynamic energy, I wonder if E.M.D. could do some experimental tests with REGENERATIVE/dynamic brakes. They could store most of the dynamic energy in a buffering system, (ie: air compression, lithium batteries, "other"?)
That hot wheel detector at MP 8...Was that the same one in which you did that "video tour" in and showed how one of those detectors function? That all looked and sounded familiar. But, then again, it's in the middle of a forest so I could JUST AS EASILY be incorrect. LOL! Curious, regardless. Thanks!
Yes sir it is. So many videos so hard to remember everything from
the past ones. Thanks for watching my friend.
Tell me about that pipe stem up front in the middle? Is that crew heat?
If it's on the hood then that is the sand fill tube, there is one on
either end of the loco and together the sand tanks hold bout 56 cubic feet of sand. Thanks for watching Israel
How good is the heater in the locomotive
The heaters are ok but those old cabs tend to be very drafty.
Dave what lb rail is on your line! That's smoother than a class one line !!
sent you an email Jason, but for those who may also wonder, it mostly 132 lb rail
@@ccrx-xu1wc you guys do a great job on your short line for sure Dave. Maintained is the key!
Many years ago, when I was a technician with CN Telecommunications (part of CN Rail), I'd often ride freights in Northern Ontario. When I rode the head end, I'd be sitting in the 3rd seat, strictly as a passenger.
Awesome James! Thanks for sharing and for watching sir, pretty
cool riding in a loco isn't it
6700 job isn’t about taking. Ideology, he does work and it isn’t a live of easy.
the cover of trains mag shows a BNSF in Arizona
Check the January 2021 issue
I am honored to have ridden in number 22. By the way what is your name I am a total fan of your videos
Awesome Colin! I'm Dave and glad you are enjoying the home movies
Was that the Yankeetown Dock in southern IN, that this engine came from?
Yes sir it was!
@@ccrx6700 that’s not far from where I’m at, except I’m on the Kentucky side of the river.
What’s the maximum number of loads that this train pulls?
38. Reason being we only have room at either end of the track
to accommodate that many. No lacking of power to pull more,
just don't have the room. Really appreciate your dropping by
and taking in the video today my friend.
What is the solar powered device just west of MP 8 siding...
That would be 1:45 on the video...
Way side greaser, gonna do a vid on them sometime in future, we have 6 of them. They made by LB Foster
Not a DPU?
MP8, your 1/2 way point..access road to bring maintenance equipment for staging.
Siding track for storage ROW equipment during repair projects.. ???
Yes sir it is, good observation, it located in Garards Fort
You probably get this question a lot, maybe ... and the answers are most definitely on Google ... But I wanted to know from a perspective of one who is literally currently active in the field as of today..... How does one become a locomotive operator and where is the best place to start? (not geographically, but point of contact)
I see this career field and I am intimidated because I feel it would be much like the branches of military in terms of consideration for the opportunity.
I've always dreamed of operating a locomotive as a career but I doubt I will ever get the chance to do that based on location and opportunity. But it is a very strong curiosity I've always had and am very much interested in your personal experiences and thoughts based on your current position and environment.
No rush, this is just a thought. But if the opportunity presented itself to me, I would be very willing to open the door if I only knew how LOL!
Very good question with a lot of answers. There are some schools in USA, i believe there 1 in kansas city to learn engine man and conductor. You,ll have research if there are more. Our locos are bid jobs here, we are UMWA, united mine workers america, we run a coal mine that has a rr, so ours is completly different. One good way also is hire on with a regional or short line or transit, then work your way up, but that takes years too. If you can obtain a certification from a school for conductor or engineman, that looks pretty good on a resume even if you have to hire in on a lessor job and work it for a few years. But remember, starting out in MOW you learn a lot bout track and track conditions which will be of significant help when operating a train, best of luck my friend an never give up on your dreams
@@ccrx6700 MOW is that Maintenance of Way? Basically like your Landscaping style jobs here in Florida, just with Rails in lieu of Lawn. If I recall correctly from a portion of your vids I seen and .. sorry .. a Google search LOL!!!
Sorry, I'm no rube from the sticks ... just not in your line of work to know the terminology to use.
I would absolutely be up for some schooling. Even starting in the MOW. I throughly enjoyed landscaping here in FL, lawn maintenance so to speak ... So who knows, maybe I can get into a similar field that delivers double the satisfaction.
I don't know of any places near me in Fort Walton Beach, so I have to look outwards.
Let me ask, who would be my first initial contact? Like the schools which I can go for, but for interest sake, who would I approach with my interest?
I apologize if I am unclear. It is so late and I am due for bed ... Work soon. xD
Thank You for your reply. Very much appreciated
@@crackerjack4833 mow in rr terminology is, you are correct, maintenance of way
@@ccrx6700 every part of me wants to be in this field of work ... it is so hard to explain given my current circumstances.... Dreaming here.
But if I get it, and understand it ... Would I be a potential employee? So intimidated by this that it makes me literally go wtf.
I can't get into a position like that given my own personal status, and well... it just isn't possible with where I am located ... but damn. I REALLY WANT TO BE THERE.
Sorry lol. Maybe you can understand from a point of view. That being, it wont happen because of geographics .... but I am just a little one out in the jungle.
I am deep in my drink bro. Fair warning.
I think I need time on this. Not to embarras me in this convo .... spelling errors accounted for.
I think I will shut up and let time pass.... With my decisions as of late, that is what I must do... Let time pass.
Letting time pass. Got you bro!!!!
Did I make any sense? LOL!!!!!!!
@@crackerjack4833 you gonna be all right. Get a plan, and never give up on your dream
I see a deer crossing about 14.24
Thanks for riding along with us Jim, glad you could stop by.
Use a GoPro and mount and your video will come out clean
Hot diggity dog
Glad you liked the show Wayne!
Have been in a derailment your self?
No sir, I only ran locomotive for a very short time many years
ago. it was really cool for a little bit but then it was the same
thing over and over and I hated crawling under the loco and
changing brake shoes in the cold and rain and slop on the
ground;. Track maintenance is so much more interesting
and challenging to me. Although I've worked on many
derailments we've had over the years and that is never fun!
Tell me something......is there a crapper in those things? ( What? So I'm George Costanza.....I think it's relevant).
When we bought 3098 it came with one in it. The other 2 locos
we have did not. They took the one out in 3098. A lot of the
newer locos do have them in the cab. It was a good question
because once trains are moving they usually don't stop just
because the engineer has to use the bathroom. Also usually
when the locos are fueled on the big RR's that is when a laborer will come in and clean the cab and rest room area.
Bridge 7...on a curve...???
Curve #...
MP....
Bridge 7 over Green Lakes Road, milepost 9.4, curve 35, you are really into this sir.
Love it!!! PS; curve at mile post 8 is 30. We got curves over bridges on bridge 2, 6, 7, and 11.
All bridges are deck, except 2 which is a ballast deck bridge, gonna do a vid on that
one sometime for ya. US Steel engineering, never ceases amaze me. they told the
contractors way back when RR was built to make it fit.
Use a tripod. Just sayin'
Bit hard to carry a tripod in my lunch box.... :-) I have a small
one for my GoPro but it won't hold the cell phone Steve. Have
a magnet clamp also, that works pretty good.
Guy sure did talk alot instead of hearing the engine
Entirely too much commentary. Shut up! Good video otherwise.
Here's a piece of advice, if you want someone to actually consider your suggestion, the last words you should use should be "Shut Up!"
Definitely not.