PNWR 1501 spotting cars at Albany 25-May-2010.

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  • Portland & Western Railroad [PNWR] 1501 (EMD SD7) spotting cars at Albany, Oregon on 25-May-2010. This locomotive was built by EMD at La Grange and entered service with the Southern Pacific in November 1952!
    The loco has an EMD 567-16 cylinder prime mover producing 1500 HP.
    The railroad uses the former Union Pacific yard to assemble trains for dispatch to Portland, Toledo, McMinville & Eugene.
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  • @Justfor1day
    @Justfor1day 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Pride of the Fleet

  • @jschmid
    @jschmid 7 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Nice to see that old bloody nose SP Cadillac doing what it was meant to do.

  • @burdizdawurd1516Official
    @burdizdawurd1516Official 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    That is just nice. That is really nice, especially in 50 fps (haven't seen too much of that either.) I'm used to seeing a bunch of 4 axle units from 1952 (CF7, F7A, GP7U set) roaming the G&U, but they can't handle 6 axle stuff with the 150 year old roadbed and rails. I bet with a little love and care they could get some bigger power.
    Note to western railfans: when you hit New England P&W means Providence and Worcester, or RS5T every night at 4 am!

  • @robertlloyd7167
    @robertlloyd7167 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man, her 567 sounds amazing!

  • @JohnnysTrainVideos
    @JohnnysTrainVideos 10 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Man I love that roar.....

  • @repowers2
    @repowers2 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The Mars light still works! *swoons*

  • @anderswakatsuki
    @anderswakatsuki ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That Mars light!

  • @jmslakings
    @jmslakings 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great video. I can't believe that thing is still around. Too bad G&WY wouldn't spend money on having it restored.

  • @sophornnmun3479
    @sophornnmun3479 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good video

  • @tracynation2820
    @tracynation2820 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Super. I love SD-7 and 9 locomotives, especially those made for light rail or bridges. 💙 T.E.N.

  • @LouT1501
    @LouT1501 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I don't recognize the engineer but the I've worked with both of the guys working the ground. The fellow at the 2 switch (we called him 'Willy Buck') is still working there but the other fellow went over to the Port of Coos Bay, I hear. And then there's good old 1501

  • @ValleySubRailfan4643
    @ValleySubRailfan4643 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    An sp all the way on the east coast. The mars light just shows you it's the best. "Not like I dont like ditch lights"

    • @ValleySubRailfan4643
      @ValleySubRailfan4643 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Joe Madej oh. Looked like the east coast. Thanks!

  • @Seazer009
    @Seazer009 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Good ole Locomotive. Looks like a Mars light on the rear of that machine.

    • @CyclonesFan24
      @CyclonesFan24 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wonder if the number lights function on the back end.

  • @tommyhunter1817
    @tommyhunter1817 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a classic. Hope that unit is still working somewhere.

    • @maxbeard2161
      @maxbeard2161 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      she’s still working in albany

    • @jessmosley5907
      @jessmosley5907 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@maxbeard2161 was, it its been scrapped and i hope this dont upset anyone

  • @highlandwinterwolf8589
    @highlandwinterwolf8589 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Gotta make sure i get out that way soon, would love to catch the 1501 on film! There's not very many SD9s still surviving, let alone working like this

    • @cpufreak101
      @cpufreak101 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have a feeling they intend to use it for a while, so you'll have time to make it someday haha, lasted 66 years already, should easily push 70 or 80 years out of it.

  • @peterhann9254
    @peterhann9254 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a Classic loco.

  • @aussievapezaussievapez__3320
    @aussievapezaussievapez__3320 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for uploading this vid... memories flooded in. Goosebumps

  • @patricknoveski6409
    @patricknoveski6409 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love this video, aggressive switching, squealing.

  • @boog567
    @boog567 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    3:37 Yes !

  • @freighttrainsahpassing9790
    @freighttrainsahpassing9790 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love that switcher : )

  • @JawTooth
    @JawTooth 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love those diesel sounds. That would be good for my ho model rr.

  • @mattlf9120
    @mattlf9120 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When EMD's thumped and didn't sound like a vacuum cleaner.

  • @Steamerchoo
    @Steamerchoo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video!

  • @laxingpiper23
    @laxingpiper23 11 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Cool, love that, I think locomotives are like wine, they get better with age haha

  • @daylightbigboy
    @daylightbigboy 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    EMD 567 and Nathan P3, good combo

    • @keithode1737
      @keithode1737 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nathan M3.

    • @stuartadamsrailfanningvideos
      @stuartadamsrailfanningvideos 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@keithode1737 Nathan K3LA actually.

    • @keithode1737
      @keithode1737 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@stuartadamsrailfanningvideos That is 100% an M3. It even looks like a standard M3. Its too deep sounding to be a K3LA.

  • @davebolyard6808
    @davebolyard6808 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this Video watch it often Like SD7s
    Dave

  • @gonebamboo4116
    @gonebamboo4116 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool
    Thanks

  • @globalmarketca
    @globalmarketca 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I wonder if its still kicking today

    • @MetroVick
      @MetroVick  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I've no idea im afraid, haven't been back in Oregon for years.

    • @jessmosley5907
      @jessmosley5907 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      no its been slated for scrap but 1852 still goin strong

    • @michaelramsey82
      @michaelramsey82 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I believe 1501 has been sold to the Oklahoma Railway Museum

  • @acts2211
    @acts2211 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Still has the Southern Pacific black and red paint Scheme. Wonder if this locomotive is still working in 2019 that's insane locomotive was 60 years old at the time this was filmed

  • @nikolayborisenko3732
    @nikolayborisenko3732 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Rare machine!

  • @tomp8871
    @tomp8871 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great spot for a grade crossing, right on the edge of a switching yard??

  • @thomasflory6240
    @thomasflory6240 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Look at that old high hood

  • @josiahduarte5947
    @josiahduarte5947 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I asked you a question. I asked "Lookin' for cars?"

  • @birddogsforever9135
    @birddogsforever9135 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Question - why is the fuel tank on this unit "half size"? I've seen this before on other units and have often wondered... weight issue?

  • @arkie74
    @arkie74 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    why were the front tanks removed?

  • @mikebni
    @mikebni 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    But for the bells you could be in Ireland! Familiar sounds, unfamiliar locos... thanks for the video!

    • @keithwimsey8255
      @keithwimsey8255 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Definitely a GM lump in it,sounds like a 121,141

  • @MetroVick
    @MetroVick  11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Im not sure Alexander, this may well be a standard 1200 gallon SD7 tank.

  • @alexander1485
    @alexander1485 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    why is the fuel tank so small?

  • @DK-nv9zu
    @DK-nv9zu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    3:41 looks like FRED is dead on the ground there 😄

  • @jjtaylor714
    @jjtaylor714 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    horns no longer on the cab

  • @25mfd
    @25mfd 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    holy crap... can you put a switching lead in a WORSE spot than this one???????????????????

    • @skyraz8489
      @skyraz8489 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The lead was there long before the city grew beyond the tracks. Poor city planning to make Queen Avenue a major artery .

  • @jjtaylor714
    @jjtaylor714 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    alexander1485 SP ordered the first batches of SD7s with only half the tank, probably because of using them as road switchers they may have thought they wouldn't need all the extra fuel

    • @mr_doggard
      @mr_doggard 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The half tank was part of a rebuild program by SP, which included removing the dynamic brakes from the unit. 1501 is one of them, which has an empty shell where the dynamic brake was once mounted.

  • @davebolyard6808
    @davebolyard6808 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I hope its ok to ask Questions I am looking into O scale want to do a lay out would a person find a F7 in a freight yard doing switching duites I dont know if they have PNWR in O Scale
    Dave

    • @Tiredoldchannel
      @Tiredoldchannel 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Joe Madej weren't f7s used for mainline runs? higher speed ones?

    • @diesellocomotivefan5400
      @diesellocomotivefan5400 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      F7 were used as switchers, but as was stated they were not a good match for the job. But CF7's were used both on mainline and as switchers. It's your railroad and you can do whatever you want! Have fun! :The CF7 is an EMD F-unit railroad locomotive that has had its streamlined carbody removed and replaced with a custom-made, "general purpose" body in order to adapt the unit for road switching duty. All of the ...
      Rebuild date: October 1969 - March 1978.

  • @davebolyard6808
    @davebolyard6808 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi this might seem dumb but what does PNWR stand for
    thanks Dave

    • @MetroVick
      @MetroVick  10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Portland & Western RailRoad - Its their assigned reporting mark.
      The AAR (Association of American Railroads) assigns marks to all US Railroads under authority granted by the US Surface Transportation Board.
      The first letter must match the first letter of the railroad name.

  • @davebolyard6808
    @davebolyard6808 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Dave here I really enjoy your videos I like SD7s I am going to model a freight yard in O scale and want to maybe loook into getting a SD7 I like SP UP BN CN thanks for putting up the videos

    • @MetroVick
      @MetroVick  10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Dave, glad ya liked it.

  • @josiahduarte5947
    @josiahduarte5947 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lookin' for cars?

    • @MetroVick
      @MetroVick  9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      lucas blonde Im not sure what you are asking here Lucas?

    • @josiahduarte5947
      @josiahduarte5947 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Metro Vick My Name's not Lucas Fromherz. It's Josiah Duarte.

    • @MetroVick
      @MetroVick  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Josiah “lukie” Duarte Not too sure what happened there so, sorry.

  • @Yosemite-George-61
    @Yosemite-George-61 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ... the incessant bells ruin the experience...