The Sound Of Jointed Rail

When the track conditions are right, the track speed here in Aplington is 50 mph, which is less common for jointed rail. I took these videos on November 22 and 23 2022.
1. L570 11-23-2022
CN #8963 SD70M-2
CN #5699 SD75I
2. G843 11-23-2022
BNSF #3937 ET44C4
BNSF #6792 ES44C4
BNSF #3804 ET44C4
3. L570 11-22-2022
CN #5628 SD75I
CN #5729 SD75I

[@UnstoppableRailfan]

This is a one of a railfans favorite sound to hear

[@JimGooseman]

Watching Practical Engineering brought me to your video, thanks for getting this.

[@SignalMan9292]

It’s rare to see 60 mile per hour trains on jointed rail now days

[@fallingup90]

That's true, but the track speed on this line is 50

[@TNS17]

Most mainlines have welded rail and not jointed rail. Ones with jointed rail (like the one in the video) must be maintained a lot and checked for loose spikes, plates, etc. This track is an example of what properly maintained jointed rail looks like.

[@TNS17]

Love this

[@maxm2317]

Spectacular video. There’s a few stretches on the Reading & Northern’s main line (primarily in Molino and New Ringgold on the one-time Reading Company Little Schuylkill Branch between Port Clinton and Tamaqua) with some very well-maintained jointed rail that’s good for up to 40 miles per hour.

[@fallingup90]

I got to ride on those rails last August. Glad they still have a stretch of that.

[@maxm2317]

@@fallingup90
I make it a point to ride between Reading and Jim Thorpe every chance I get.

[@Hopen111YT]

Great video! I need to try going here!

[@KansasTrainVideos]

Nice work

[@fallingup90]

Thanks man

[@centraliowarailproductions2810]

Nice catches!