The reason that he disconnected from the train and just took the engine is it had to go slow and if there was any considerable amount of ice buildup in an intersection that derailed the engine.it's just the engine.he's not tying up a half a mile of intersections that's the reason that they do that.
Per rules if gates dont come down you have to stop and flag a crossing ad the conductor is doing. The probably left they're train behind because all that weight is hard to stop and start with just one unit, especially with all the snow
I figured that the train was required to do the flag thing there in the city limits but never thought about the weight aspect of it, plus with how long this train is they would be blocking multiple intersections if they didn't uncouple the train to do the clearing.
I bet that ELS railroad crew is always so excited to see you Jason. I would imagine one of these days they are going to stop in front of your house and give you the golden spike award for your dedication to their company. Great video as always!
This happens with deregulation. The smaller railways cut costs by laying off track maintenance crews then farming out to contractors, usually the cheapest contractors, and they do very poor work. If that line had been maintained by larger railways crews, that train could have just blown its way through.
Nice video. Every now and then I watch videos of train snow plows. One thing for sure is we do not have that issue where I live.. I do, however, enjoy watching the trains go by as I live three blocks from the Union Pacific Line here in town.
My guess as to why it left the cars behind to clear the tracks is perhaps explained when the worker got off the train to flag cars - the train was moving cautiously and the roads were slick, creating a sliding/collision hazard. Breaking the cars loose cleared the tracks behind the train.
This type of weather can cause the track at crossings wheel flange slot to fill with ice which can derail the consist. Send the loco through on its own to clear the flangeways and not close all the crossings in the length of the train if there is a problem crossing.
I like this. I've often wondered why, especially through places like Donner Pass, and Tehachapi and Flagstaff where you have main line trains, why they never developed a pilot mounted "flame thrower" of sorts, or a track heater that blows heat onto the rails to eradicate the snow. Maybe with the new technology they can develop something
I think they only need to use heat when points are frozen. Just to eliminate snow it’s slow and expensive to melt it, so they just throw it out the way.
Hi Jason, I'm in the Detroit metro area...and thoroughly LOVE your videos! Real nice long shot of the boys plowing their way through town...I can understand leaving the train behind, plowing, and then going back for it...if they get stuck, they can at least back up, but with a train behind them....they are STUCK! My mom's from Baraga, and the stories she has told me of 6 and 8 ft. Snowfalls....one reason she moved down south. ✌😜
You have a great day too Jason! I'm a rail fan down here in the lower peninsula of Michigan.🚂 Southeast Michigan, Macomb county, to be exact. Wow! That's a lot of snow! ❄All it's been doing here, is raining.🌧 I think, I've only had to shovel twice, since November. 🤔Any who, I just subscribed to your channel. Ok, I'm a newcomer.😉 So keep the vid's coming, and I'll keep smashing the like button!👍Sorry for the long winded comment. 😬 Take care luv. 😁🌹
Hi Barb! Was curious if MI got the same weird warm ups around December ( 2 days broke 50 degrees) & then not long ago this month; I want to say about almost 2 weeks backwards from 1/26/2020 where it broke 60 degrees? I'm over in the Western 1/2 of Massachusetts, so, sometimes we see some of MI's "lake effect" snow . We had 2 huge storms around the 1st weekend in December where, depending on where you were over here, you got close to a total of 5 feet, then, we had a slush snow storm that put about 2 inches, another one but less for snow / slush fall although that 1 had "Thundersnow" in it where there was a thunderstorm mixed in. Let's see, just had about 3 to 5 inches a few days ago & that's about it so far.
@@eventsmorewithchrisg Hi dear. To answer your questions, in the 60 years of my existence, I don't ever remember getting 5 feet of snow! Of course, where I live, I'm west of Lake St. Clair & the biggest snow maker, Lake Erie! Once a snow passes over us, and heads east, over Lake Erie, that's where it picks up a lot of moisture, and dumps it on it's eastern coastal shores. (Think of Buffalo, New York). I do believe, those who live on the east coast of Lake Michigan, (the west side of the state) probably see more snow than us. In fact, the most I've experienced is about 3 feet of snow. Then again, I'll take the 3 feet of snow over the 1/3 an inch of ice storm that seems to plague us at least once a year! Though the cities & counties are good for getting the road salt out on time, fallen trees, branches & power lines are really a big problem! Lastly, yes, we usually have 2 days of "spring like" weather in the middle of winter. Of course sadly it doesn't last & we're back to the cold. Well? That's pretty much it for winter in southeast Macomb county, Michigan! Take care luv. Oh, and P.S. yes we've experienced thunder snow. It still catches me off guard! Not something you expect in the middle of winter! Lol!
@@markfortin421 Rocking trains? I see what you did there!🤣👍Lol! Kinda wondering if the snow is colder & more powdery, where Jason lives, or if it's the same warmer, wet, heavy slop we get down here!🤔😖
I use to live in Escanda . I live above in one of the rooms at the Metopania Bar. It was called the Met Bar around town. Sorry for Miss spelling the name of the Bar. Loved it there but being from N.C could not take the winter.
Have you ever been to captain Ron’s in munising for the smoked fish ?? Best smoked lake trout in the north. If not put on your bucket list for this summer
Wow, really? I live here in the lower peninsula of southeast Michigan. Not only do I love to travel the state, but I absolutely love a good smoked fish, oh and pasties!😍👍Thanks for the tip! Captain Ron's will be on my travel plans, this summer. Take care luv.😊🌹
Loved the video, just like all the rest of your vids, cool beans. I live in Palisade Colorado and am the closest house to the two tracks that run from Denver to Grand Junction. I can hit a train from my back deck with a spit ball so yeah that close. I like your trains better than my trains :). Peace.
Wow never seen anything like this, not even up here in Canada but then again the main lines going thorugh Oshawa, Ontario (east of the Toronto Area) get so heavily used the snow can barely build up on the tracks.
Damn Cool Jason here in our Area of Ks we've got probably a total of 4 to 4 1/2 inches for 2019 & 20 maybe more to come, out west yesterday which was Jan.28 20 Western Ks got a few bucket loads they got about a ft the snow in your Area Wow that is snow and seeing them Log Cars talk about being loaded I'd say they're exeding 80 thousand pounds easy it was coooool watching let's see some more Take Care stay warm while Filming.. Allen D. We out...
Looks like they're clearing the snow ahead so they don't stall out. The resistance pushing on the front of the locomotive from the snow causes the locomotive to work harder, and if they have a heavy load behind them also, then they could easily stall. Safer to take it one step at a time.
On level track that amount of snow is trival at best. What they're probably more worried about is clearing ice from the flange ways in the crossings or, making sure there's nothing solid that could disconnect the brake hoses between cars and halt them dead in the middle of the town.
Ya know I betchya he wanted to make sure none of those piles have turned to ice. I know some of the “snowbanks” here in Chicago will turn to ice after some time. I’m not sure how much havoc that could cause but I’m sure the ELS would like to play it safe than sorry. My 2 cents.
I can easily imagine that if the snow piles turned to ice before the train went through that the locomotive wouldn't be a bit fazed by the extra resistance.
Im guessing he slowed down so much toward the end because it looks to me like its uphill there. Only 1 engine, plus snowy rail, pushing snow and a decent sized train.
The reason that he disconnected from the train and just took the engine is it had to go slow and if there was any considerable amount of ice buildup in an intersection that derailed the engine.it's just the engine.he's not tying up a half a mile of intersections that's the reason that they do that.
Yes, everyone loves a train. A bit too cold n snowy for me. Keep em coming
And you can relax at home watching the snowy action. Thanks!
Per rules if gates dont come down you have to stop and flag a crossing ad the conductor is doing. The probably left they're train behind because all that weight is hard to stop and start with just one unit, especially with all the snow
I figured that the train was required to do the flag thing there in the city limits but never thought about the weight aspect of it, plus with how long this train is they would be blocking multiple intersections if they didn't uncouple the train to do the clearing.
Came here from JUST A Car Guy,good move. Keep doing what makes you happy.
Oh love the semaphore signals
Smell that pine! I had a wood car like that in my ho scale when I was a kid. The orange one with plastic logs.
Good job getting on the engine when it's moving!
Cool footage through the woods.
I bet that ELS railroad crew is always so excited to see you Jason. I would imagine one of these days they are going to stop in front of your house and give you the golden spike award for your dedication to their company. Great video as always!
Brad Schertz hahah about that Jason can refer to what I’m talking about he got yelled at for so called *trespassing*
Awesome video Jason. Love the up close nature of your videos.
Wow, it’s amazing! I can’t imagine being there. Lol. Australia.
This happens with deregulation. The smaller railways cut costs by laying off track maintenance crews then farming out to contractors, usually the cheapest contractors, and they do very poor work. If that line had been maintained by larger railways crews, that train could have just blown its way through.
I love your train videos
Nice video. Every now and then I watch videos of train snow plows. One thing for sure is we do not have that issue where I live.. I do, however, enjoy watching the trains go by as I live three blocks from the Union Pacific Line here in town.
Thats a cool train and snow video
Thanks buddy!
Looks like the city has been trespassing by clearing roads. Better call the cops, Jason.
That's a good one!
Thanks for the update, stay warm
502 has a lot of cowbell. Excellent.
Awesome Video!!
Amazing scenery. Wish I were there.
Good Job! Thanks for sharing
Thumbs up,Thank you for posting this one.
My guess as to why it left the cars behind to clear the tracks is perhaps explained when the worker got off the train to flag cars - the train was moving cautiously and the roads were slick, creating a sliding/collision hazard. Breaking the cars loose cleared the tracks behind the train.
Thanks for sharing with everyone eh.
Dang, I need one of those to plow my driveway!
Totally awesome. I really enjoyed it
Thanks for watching!
That's a lot of horsepower 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
I think they were having too much fun out there! That train has some serious wood!
I think I would park the locomotive and go to "b"s cafe for breakfast
This type of weather can cause the track at crossings wheel flange slot to fill with ice which can derail the consist. Send the loco through on its own to clear the flangeways and not close all the crossings in the length of the train if there is a problem crossing.
Makes sense to me!👍
exactly
He had to do this because the company don't have the resources to re rail the train. He's making sure he can get through first, then get his train.
Keep up the good work.
Me encanta ver los trenes en la nieve.
Glad you didn't get stuck on the other side!
I like this. I've often wondered why, especially through places like Donner Pass, and Tehachapi and Flagstaff where you have main line trains, why they never developed a pilot mounted "flame thrower" of sorts, or a track heater that blows heat onto the rails to eradicate the snow. Maybe with the new technology they can develop something
Because $$$
I think they only need to use heat when points are frozen. Just to eliminate snow it’s slow and expensive to melt it, so they just throw it out the way.
Great video nice to see all the snow. No snow here in UK yet.
I'm just here for the massive turbo diesel engine sounds. 👌😁
They left the cars behind because a fully loaded train while having to stop for each crossing and plow could need to traction issues.
EL&S the rock n roll railroad! 'cause that's those cars do!
They sure were at the end, eh? lol
Traction issues.........by the way thank you for enlarging ur video...YOUR VIDEOS ARE FREAKIN AWESOME NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!
Never thought about shipping firewood by rail. Here in the Rockies all we have to burn is pine.
Hi Jason, I'm in the Detroit metro area...and thoroughly LOVE your videos! Real nice long shot of the boys plowing their way through town...I can understand leaving the train behind, plowing, and then going back for it...if they get stuck, they can at least back up, but with a train behind them....they are STUCK!
My mom's from Baraga, and the stories she has told me of 6 and 8 ft. Snowfalls....one reason she moved down south. ✌😜
The rock and roll express!
Someone's 1st time driving in the snow
Wimps! When I was up there in the 70's nothing stopped the train! And certainly not some little piles of snow at a crossing! 😉
Watching from Homosassa Florida
❤ Beautiful! Love it
You Yoopers must be the toughest people in the world to go through all that snow ❄️❄️❄️💪💪💪
Down in Ohio I cry after as much as a dusting of snow 😭😂
Cool catch!
Just look at it rockin .. sweeeeet
Great video! Thanks bud!😎
Amazing only one engine pulls all that weight
Tough drifts. I didn't think they were going to make it there for a while.
You have a great day too Jason!
I'm a rail fan down here in the lower peninsula of Michigan.🚂 Southeast Michigan, Macomb county, to be exact. Wow! That's a lot of snow! ❄All it's been doing here, is raining.🌧 I think, I've only had to shovel twice, since November. 🤔Any who, I just subscribed to your channel. Ok, I'm a newcomer.😉 So keep the vid's coming, and I'll keep smashing the like button!👍Sorry for the long winded comment. 😬 Take care luv. 😁🌹
Hi Barb!
Was curious if MI got the same weird warm ups around December ( 2 days broke 50 degrees) & then not long ago this month; I want to say about almost 2 weeks backwards from 1/26/2020 where it broke 60 degrees?
I'm over in the Western 1/2 of Massachusetts, so, sometimes we see some of MI's "lake effect" snow .
We had 2 huge storms around the 1st weekend in December where, depending on where you were over here, you got close to a total of 5 feet, then, we had a slush snow storm that put about 2 inches, another one but less for snow / slush fall although that 1 had "Thundersnow" in it where there was a thunderstorm mixed in. Let's see, just had about 3 to 5 inches a few days ago & that's about it so far.
@@eventsmorewithchrisg Hi dear. To answer your questions, in the 60 years of my existence, I don't ever remember getting 5 feet of snow! Of course, where I live, I'm west of Lake St. Clair & the biggest snow maker, Lake Erie! Once a snow passes over us, and heads east, over Lake Erie, that's where it picks up a lot of moisture, and dumps it on it's eastern coastal shores. (Think of Buffalo, New York). I do believe, those who live on the east coast of Lake Michigan, (the west side of the state) probably see more snow than us. In fact, the most I've experienced is about 3 feet of snow. Then again, I'll take the 3 feet of snow over the 1/3 an inch of ice storm that seems to plague us at least once a year! Though the cities & counties are good for getting the road salt out on time, fallen trees, branches & power lines are really a big problem! Lastly, yes, we usually have 2 days of "spring like" weather in the middle of winter. Of course sadly it doesn't last & we're back to the cold. Well? That's pretty much it for winter in southeast Macomb county, Michigan! Take care luv. Oh, and P.S. yes we've experienced thunder snow. It still catches me off guard! Not something you expect in the middle of winter! Lol!
YAY! Let's hear it for Macomb County! I live in Warren, and Jason 🎸 rocks! (Just like his trains , 😆 lol)
@@markfortin421 Rocking trains? I see what you did there!🤣👍Lol! Kinda wondering if the snow is colder & more powdery, where Jason lives, or if it's the same warmer, wet, heavy slop we get down here!🤔😖
I use to live in Escanda . I live above in one of the rooms at the Metopania Bar. It was called the Met Bar around town.
Sorry for Miss spelling the name of the Bar.
Loved it there but being from N.C could not take the winter.
Easier to stop and go while light, especially when distances between crossings are short, than it is to do the same while hauling cars around.
Have you ever been to captain Ron’s in munising for the smoked fish ?? Best smoked lake trout in the north. If not put on your bucket list for this summer
Wow, really? I live here in the lower peninsula of southeast Michigan. Not only do I love to travel the state, but I absolutely love a good smoked fish, oh and pasties!😍👍Thanks for the tip! Captain Ron's will be on my travel plans, this summer. Take care luv.😊🌹
Wow awesome video I just subscribed to your channel love the content much love
Loved the video, just like all the rest of your vids, cool beans. I live in Palisade Colorado and am the closest house to the two tracks that run from Denver to Grand Junction. I can hit a train from my back deck with a spit ball so yeah that close. I like your trains better than my trains :). Peace.
thanks, your video amazing. good work
The first US freight train that I saw with only one locomotive at this length with loaded stuff.
I have many train video in my playlist!
It's hell of a load for one engine especially with the snow!
Jason, if an ELS employee ever invites you to go hunting DON'T GO!
Now you actually have something to show their boss.
I see why they left that heavy load and plowed thru some of the heavy snow to make a smoother trip
Good evening from SE Louisiana 27 Feb 21.
How do those transversal logs stay on, regardless of rocking? Are they secured with tie down straps?
Jason I can’t believe that they don’t fix those tracks with that much weight on them.
That is a very heavy load for just a single locomotive.
Wow never seen anything like this, not even up here in Canada but then again the main lines going thorugh Oshawa, Ontario (east of the Toronto Area) get so heavily used the snow can barely build up on the tracks.
Damn Cool Jason here in our Area of Ks we've got probably a total of 4 to 4 1/2 inches for 2019 & 20 maybe more to come, out west yesterday which was Jan.28 20 Western Ks got a few bucket loads they got about a ft the snow in your Area Wow that is snow and seeing them Log Cars talk about being loaded I'd say they're exeding 80 thousand pounds easy it was coooool watching let's see some more Take Care stay warm while Filming..
Allen D. We out...
Nice video. We're covered in gray cold and damp clowds. Can't make up it mind to rain or snow or both. Hamburg Michigan
wet snow and about 35 degrees here in Iron Mountain today.
Sir Jason !! The RR needs to maintain those tracks better or else another derail !!!! Thanks for videoing & sharing !!! ""KEEP IT SAFE """
People love them, I'll keep doing it. Thanks!
This stretch of track through Iron Mountain and north is rock and roll city. I'm always surprised that they don't derail more often up here.
you sure are getting a lot of snow up there this year
Really cool video..👀 saw the derailments workers gotta think for the non doer higher ups
It's safer to sent the locomotive to check for ice. Wouldn't want to derail to cold for that. ✌ OUT
Like a snowbank stands a chance against this monster
One derailed it last year by my house..
Great Thanks
6:40.. dang car about leaned off the rails.
Looks like they're clearing the snow ahead so they don't stall out. The resistance pushing on the front of the locomotive from the snow causes the locomotive to work harder, and if they have a heavy load behind them also, then they could easily stall. Safer to take it one step at a time.
On level track that amount of snow is trival at best. What they're probably more worried about is clearing ice from the flange ways in the crossings or, making sure there's nothing solid that could disconnect the brake hoses between cars and halt them dead in the middle of the town.
@@kleetus92 That makes sense too. Still a good cut of cars for 3000 hp.
WOOHOO FROM TEXAS 😎😎😎
Is that where the derailed recently? Just caught the video before work and didn't have time to read.
A few miles north of where it went down.
One derailed here in Mancelona in the lower northen not long ago they keep a small plow engine here damn snowbelts hahahaha
That's great choice, it's even better than busting through them and derailing the whole train on a mound of ice... Again...
I absolutely love the western u
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Dream job
They should change the name to The Rock and Roll Railroad.
Love it!
Ya know I betchya he wanted to make sure none of those piles have turned to ice. I know some of the “snowbanks” here in Chicago will turn to ice after some time. I’m not sure how much havoc that could cause but I’m sure the ELS would like to play it safe than sorry. My 2 cents.
Very cool video. I wonder why they are not blowing the horn because they are required to do so.
Would have loved to see you film at the Merriman crossing.
I can easily imagine that if the snow piles turned to ice before the train went through that the locomotive wouldn't be a bit fazed by the extra resistance.
Actually that could easily derail the loco or cars. Ice is no joke.
@@zackbobby5550 I never would have guessed.
Think again. No greater force on earth than water, in any state: liquid, vapor
or ICE.
Conrail blue, it really brings back fond memories.
Neat video
awesome video
They rock and roll ,
Im guessing he slowed down so much toward the end because it looks to me like its uphill there. Only 1 engine, plus snowy rail, pushing snow and a decent sized train.
Looks like a fun chase!
Surprised they didn’t want to try and mess with you for filming lol.
Just look straight forward, don't pay attn to him I'm sure they think. lol
Very interesting video
It's probably safer that way if the locomotive derails then it's just the locomotive and not the whole train