High street railroad Crossing Amherst, Then and Now. NECR 611.
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- Some changes have happened over the years since my Hideous video back in 2007.
Tripod, a Canon Vixia HFR100, (From a Pentax Optio E10).
Lights are now LED inserts, Bell is still the same Rusty WRRS, The Gong was rotated 90 degrees, and the mechanism was worked on to ring faster.
Amtrak No longer runs here anymore, though the platform is still there. it's only NECR from now on.
NECR 611 is seen passing the High street crossing with a Huge Train.
Enjoy
I literally remember watching that video back in 2008 thinking it was the best train video, but the crossing hasn't changed much. Just LED lights, and a different bell
Actually it's the same bell, just sped up.
@@Ih8kone That makes sense.
Hideous?? That 2007 video is my favorite video of yours!
Nice horn on that Amtrak in the forst clip!
the bell is a little bit faster that it was in 2007 nice catch.
0:01 I used to watch that video a lot when I was like 5 or 6 years old
Great video.
the bell sounds the same but the speed changed a bit.
I'am Your Newest Subscriber Great Videos
Your channel is awesome Cory!
Old is always better
EX UP. 2716 NECR
I've been to that crossing!
Amtrak Enthusiast when were you here? If you've been here recently, do you know how it's doing?
Railfan Brony I went in February of 2014
Amtrak Enthusiast it's good. If only google maps would update street view on this street.
When does 611 come through Amherst or Millers Falls? I've always wanted to catch them there
Where does the Vermonter travel in 2024 between Northampton & Greenfield, Mass?
(New Years) Union Pacific Rango Cruises Through Amherst Massachusetts
skyman2002, 7 years later......
I hope the mechanical bell doesn't die and replace by a e-bell
SouthernYoshiRailfan789 those boring e bells are taking over out there. I'm pissed at Siemens because they're nearly killing the grade crossings out there. Starting to defeat the purpose.
I was waiting for a commuter train to pull in so I can have a visit to denver union station and the E Bell isnt loud enough
Mechanical bells are still made, you know.
new bell and sigles
How’s 2716 is she scrapped
I remember that
Energy efficient
Is this morning or Sun set
do you want passenger service there again?
Me: Yes
Why doesn’t Amtrak run through there any more
The Vermonter now follows at different route through Holyoke.
How come Amtrak doesn't serve Amherst Massachusetts anymore any reason why?
They operate over a new subdivision that is much faster and direct.
Amtrak originally was Detouring through Amherst because the other line was in horrible shape, but now its 79 mph.
@@skyman2002 which new subdivision is that?
This is a helpful link :)
trainsinthevalley.org/connecticut-river-main-line/
So now its a freight line :(
Just the lights have changed….
Can you do an update on this crossing for 2021
2016 2017 2018 2019 & 2020 + 2021
There was an accident here on December 7th, 2016.
GMTX 2613 This crossing needs gates.
@@Ih8kone yes it does need gates indeed
A little correction my friend, you don't rotate the gong you rotate the bell itself, that is the part the gong strikes and not the entire unit itself. Rotating the gong would require messing with the rivet that holds the gong on the mechanism and it's a pain in the ass. Believe me I had to do the same thing with my Teardrop bell and it took me a while to find its sweet spot since half the gong is worn at a 45 degree angle. Check out my channel the vids of the bell before and after a repaint.
I'll be sure to update the info, I watched the forman on a ladder loosen the gong bolt and turn the gong. You can see on the right side of the bell, used to be under the Rainshield.
Left side**
Ya, what you are referring to as the gong is the actual bell on the bell. The rest just houses components. The gong is what strikes the bell and rings it. Its good to rotate the bells. If you took the bell off you would probably find an impression where the gong struck the bell millions of times over and over again.
You should do another update since this video is now 5 years old
There's one actually! Check my latest video! :)
It looks different
it must not feel nice living near a railroad
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