Those were the days back in the 60's and 70's as a brakeman for the SP running the local from Houston to Hearne and then the return trip the next day. In those days, all signals were by hand or lantern at night. Those curves meant one brakeman had to spot himself where the engineer could see his relay of the brakeman riding the rear car hand signals. Feed mills were the worst. Once it rained and that sh*t fermented, it would gag a maggot. It would also stick to your work boots. There were none of these fancy poles I see now used to tighten/release brakes. Depending on the rail car, more often than not it was climbing the ladder to set or release. Of course, the real fun was dropping a car/s into a siding. That was pretty slick and depended on the engineer's expertise, the brakeman throwing the switch at the right moment, and the other brakeman releasing the pin, and then riding and operating the hand brake. Oh, yeah! You had to have your foot in the stirrup, hang onto a rung of the ladder with one hand and pull the cut lever with the other, and then race up the ladder.
The US infrastructure is highly deprived. We who travel a lot in different countries can see a significant difference - and not only the rail network, but also road networks, bridges, subways, trams, buses etc ... Why are trains still run on diesel - Europe ended up with it last century! Visit any European country to discover the difference.
This just randomly showed up in my feed, and while I don't frequent railfan videos very often anymore, I must say this was masterfully done. I absolutely love the brief introduction to the train, what they're doing, and some familiarization maps that the viewer can associate with what they're watching. Really well done ones, too.
Outstanding video, really loved the maps and signals dynamically changing as you go through the procedure we are about to watch! I can watch stuff like this all day. This is the kind of action and detail that make your channel MUST SEE for all rail fans and one I've been subscribed to for many years!
I've seen only two SD60's under NS. 6702, 6707. However, there may have been another SD60 when the Norfolk Southern had ownership back in 2016 for Delmarva. I kinda don't remember it was; if I were to have the footage. I did record it but until my camera batteries died. It's very disappointing that the standard cab locomotives are a thing of the past. It would be nice for NS to preserve one two of them, and consider donating to a museum. Remember, although the world is getting more modern, it's always nice to have a piece of history for anyone or everyone to enjoy. Nice video!
Very informative for a novice person who is re discovered that they love train's. It's been about 20 years since I lived next to a rail line, Still love the sounds even if I don't recall paying much mind to the operation of the rail line in my youth.
After a trip coast to coast on Amtrak over 19 days, I’ve rediscovered my love of American Railroads, so it’s a big thank you for posting the vids, so I’ve become a subscriber so I can enjoy yank trains from the comforts of my arm chair, though we do have the delights of EMDs on the main line over here in the U.K. They bat along quite nicely through my local station on intermodels at a good 70 mph
OKS !!! Have been told by other railfans that the 6 wheel locos are hard to get into the old sidings do to they will derail as can't make the curves !! Anyhows,,great video & explanation of the track layout & signals !!! Keep the coming & KEEP IT SAFE !!!
It's interesting and very unusual to see SD40-2's and SD60's switching. Back in the 80's thru mid 2000's it was usually the EMD's SW10/12 & SW1500's that were switching.
Yeah, it is sad, but the day was certainly coming. All of the SD60's and SD60M's have been sold. A handful of SD60I's remain but I am sure they will also be sold or retired.
I luckily managed to catch a 60i when I went to Marion about 2-3 months ago. It was leading a manifest with a dash 8 and 9 trailing. Didn't expect to see it but I'm definitely happy I did.
@Joe Madej they could, but it would cost a lot, besides, they are kinda old but i still like them, i think there getting rid of them because of how old and weak they are, ( no offense), and the newer locos are more reliable then the old ones, srry for the long paragraph.
Nice video, great mix of motive power. Never known about or seen a SW1001, don’t know why as 230 built in 18 years. Guess I ain’t been paying attention. Thanks for sharing 👍👍👍😎😎😎
@@freebrickproductions I've been meaning to make videos of each crossing along the line, I just haven't had the time lately. I hope to start up again over winter and spring. The days are too short, it's already dark when I get home from work.
@@CentralPennRailProductions Yea, I know the feeling. I kinda want to get out some myself (while there's still a bit of fall color on the trees around here), but I've been knee-deep in an update for Mike's Railroad Crossing Website when I haven't been busy with work or college.
Here on the Pulaski district I mostly see a single SD40-2 running the local. I did however one day see a SD70ace running long hood forward on it. Unfortunately I wasn't able to record it, but it was an odd catch and cool to see.
Also, I found it interesting the way the Conductor gave car lengths, and when passing the switch for the reverse move I heard him say "Truck now." |That's actually a pretty smart move. Gives the hogger a very clear picture of where that last car really is, instead of "half,10 feet, 5,,2, far enough." That works for coupling, but I like how specific this guy is with the points! Right on! *Edit* i heard him use a no-no term to the hogger around 11:35 though... "Go ahead AND..." Lots of old heads will bust your balls for that one, because it's 2 commands in one. "Go ahead" equates to "Proceed forward" to them. Adding "AND..." adds another. I've seen situations where the oldheads will sit there in idle waiting for clarification as to which he should do. E.G. of a REALLY tough old school hoghead was as follows: *Conductor* : "Go ahead and bring her back 5 cars." *Hoghead* : *Idles* *Conductor* : "Something wrong?" *Hoghead* : "Which is it, Go head, or clear back 5?" *Conductor* : *awkward pause while he realizes his mistake* "Bring her back 5 cars." *Hoghead* : "Roger, back 5 cars." It was kind of shocking to hear, but looking back I understand it more. I still cringe thinking of it. I'll leave it to you guys to figure out who that rookie conductor was!
I think he said "Good hitch, Good stretch". But you're right, I think every conductor makes the mistake of saying "go ahead" at some point in their career, lol
The engineer must be thick - he flies into the cut on the customer's spur after the conductor gave clear callout of distance. Easy to see these guys don't get along - and all those couplers pay for it! Wouldn't be surprised if they break down the road!
Cool video! Great, detailed explanations. By chance, do you know of any good resources for identifying train symbols on the Harrisburg line? I live along this line but have no idea how to distinguish one train from another... apart from H33, thanks to your videos!
Magic.. interesting watch here Scotland Sunday morning in bed. Gad, I miss the coal-train use to go by 1/2 ml away every night to Kincardine power station. I had to search online for "roadrailers". Had never seen them before. Resorceful! Was also interestin to see the 'short locomotive' pulling with three biggies. Man - you put me in mood... gonna go get train to Edinburgh today. Cross over the massive Forth Rail Bridge & get off at the ancient cast iron Waverly Station. Victorians had more money & slave labour than common sense!
In 2010 NS had a lot of SD60's active, the SD60E rebuilds only started fall of that year. Fast forward to today, NS 6685 is now SD60E 6978, plus all the of remaining SD60's have been stored, retired, or sold.
1. Protect the TWO MAN CREW BILL (HR 1748 Safe Freight Act) It’s about public safety and jobs. 2. Go to SMART-UNION.org/td Click on the Red button support two person crews on the right side of division home page. 2. Enter contact info ( this is needed to direct the email to your member of congress. 3. Click Send. The pre-drafted my essage will be sent directly to your member of congress. 4. This effects railroad retirement, retired railroaders, current railroaders there’s even a spot for the general public to make there voice be heard. Please take action there is 175,000 conductors and 59,000 engineers that need this support not to mention public safety at risk.
Awesome! You can never get enough of those standard cab SD's. Great video!
Wow
Those were the days back in the 60's and 70's as a brakeman for the SP running the local from Houston to Hearne and then the return trip the next day. In those days, all signals were by hand or lantern at night. Those curves meant one brakeman had to spot himself where the engineer could see his relay of the brakeman riding the rear car hand signals. Feed mills were the worst. Once it rained and that sh*t fermented, it would gag a maggot. It would also stick to your work boots. There were none of these fancy poles I see now used to tighten/release brakes. Depending on the rail car, more often than not it was climbing the ladder to set or release. Of course, the real fun was dropping a car/s into a siding. That was pretty slick and depended on the engineer's expertise, the brakeman throwing the switch at the right moment, and the other brakeman releasing the pin, and then riding and operating the hand brake. Oh, yeah! You had to have your foot in the stirrup, hang onto a rung of the ladder with one hand and pull the cut lever with the other, and then race up the ladder.
The US infrastructure is highly deprived. We who travel a lot in different countries can see a significant difference - and not only the rail network, but also road networks, bridges, subways, trams, buses etc ... Why are trains still run on diesel - Europe ended up with it last century!
Visit any European country to discover the difference.
10:25 “WooHoo!” Gotta love a happy crew getting the job done.
This just randomly showed up in my feed, and while I don't frequent railfan videos very often anymore, I must say this was masterfully done.
I absolutely love the brief introduction to the train, what they're doing, and some familiarization maps that the viewer can associate with what they're watching. Really well done ones, too.
The K5LA on #6685 is absolutely perfect. Nice video!
It is! Thanks!
@@CentralPennRailProductions sdrd
Outstanding video, really loved the maps and signals dynamically changing as you go through the procedure we are about to watch! I can watch stuff like this all day. This is the kind of action and detail that make your channel MUST SEE for all rail fans and one I've been subscribed to for many years!
What a awesome looking Sd60
I've seen only two SD60's under NS. 6702, 6707. However, there may have been another SD60 when the Norfolk Southern had ownership back in 2016 for Delmarva. I kinda don't remember it was; if I were to have the footage. I did record it but until my camera batteries died. It's very disappointing that the standard cab locomotives are a thing of the past. It would be nice for NS to preserve one two of them, and consider donating to a museum. Remember, although the world is getting more modern, it's always nice to have a piece of history for anyone or everyone to enjoy. Nice video!
Very informative for a novice person who is re discovered that they love train's. It's been about 20 years since I lived next to a rail line, Still love the sounds even if I don't recall paying much mind to the operation of the rail line in my youth.
After a trip coast to coast on Amtrak over 19 days, I’ve rediscovered my love of American Railroads, so it’s a big thank you for posting the vids, so I’ve become a subscriber so I can enjoy yank trains from the comforts of my arm chair, though we do have the delights of EMDs on the main line over here in the U.K.
They bat along quite nicely through my local station on intermodels at a good 70 mph
Thanks for watching, hope you have a great trip!
OKS !!! Have been told by other railfans that the 6 wheel locos are hard to get into the old sidings do to they will derail as can't make the curves !! Anyhows,,great video & explanation of the track layout & signals !!! Keep the coming & KEEP IT SAFE !!!
Thank you! This siding doesn't have tight turns but the track is very old jointed rail.
Great video i learned something new about switching operations , very cool!
Thank you for explaining everything so well.
Thanks, glad you found it helpful!
Nice to see the road railers again. Hard to believe they've been gone 4 years already. Thanks for posting !
Reid Selby They still exist between Detroit and Kansas City.
I heard from a friend that NS is going to scrap all of their SD60Is also great video
That's probably true.
Neato! Good to see some of those units still in action!
This was in 2010...
@@maxim430 Whoops! Thanks for the info.
Very Nice Video! The explanations and the track plan graphics are Super! Keep them coming.
It's interesting and very unusual to see SD40-2's and SD60's switching. Back in the 80's thru mid 2000's it was usually the EMD's SW10/12 & SW1500's that were switching.
Great video! Thanks for sharing! Sadly, sd60i’s are disappearing in the Norfolk Southern roster.
Yeah, it is sad, but the day was certainly coming. All of the SD60's and SD60M's have been sold. A handful of SD60I's remain but I am sure they will also be sold or retired.
I luckily managed to catch a 60i when I went to Marion about 2-3 months ago. It was leading a manifest with a dash 8 and 9 trailing. Didn't expect to see it but I'm definitely happy I did.
I saw 3 sd60i’s in Altoona, PA in one day. Two on a coal train and an es44ac and a sd60i on another coal train.
@Joe Madej they could, but it would cost a lot, besides, they are kinda old but i still like them, i think there getting rid of them because of how old and weak they are, ( no offense), and the newer locos are more reliable then the old ones, srry for the long paragraph.
Another excellent Central Penn Rail Productions video.
They have a look that I just don't know how to think about it. Its probably because of the rear vents being flat and not angled like most road engines
Having a hard time reading the captions because of the font. Thank you for your work.
You got to know your stuff directing those trains. Awesome.
Nice video, great mix of motive power. Never known about or seen a SW1001, don’t know why as 230 built in 18 years. Guess I ain’t been paying attention.
Thanks for sharing
👍👍👍😎😎😎
Love that EMD engine sound!
Great catches! Love the older crossing equipment in the first shot! I assume it's safe to say that it's been upgraded now though, sadly.
I don't think it has, but I haven't driven by there in a few months, although the M-bell there wasn't working the last time I was there.
@@CentralPennRailProductions That's a shame, but I can't really say I'm surprised. Hopefully the 8 inch lights are still there.
@@freebrickproductions I've been meaning to make videos of each crossing along the line, I just haven't had the time lately. I hope to start up again over winter and spring. The days are too short, it's already dark when I get home from work.
@@CentralPennRailProductions Yea, I know the feeling. I kinda want to get out some myself (while there's still a bit of fall color on the trees around here), but I've been knee-deep in an update for Mike's Railroad Crossing Website when I haven't been busy with work or college.
Here on the Pulaski district I mostly see a single SD40-2 running the local. I did however one day see a SD70ace running long hood forward on it. Unfortunately I wasn't able to record it, but it was an odd catch and cool to see.
Super video friend 👏👏👏
Thank you!
Central penn rail productions great H33 video. Will you be doing more old train videos on the NS Harrisburg line Customers form H31 and H33?
Great video!
Super Video 🇮🇳
Nice video!
Great video!!!
Also, I found it interesting the way the Conductor gave car lengths, and when passing the switch for the reverse move I heard him say "Truck now." |That's actually a pretty smart move. Gives the hogger a very clear picture of where that last car really is, instead of "half,10 feet, 5,,2, far enough." That works for coupling, but I like how specific this guy is with the points! Right on!
*Edit* i heard him use a no-no term to the hogger around 11:35 though... "Go ahead AND..." Lots of old heads will bust your balls for that one, because it's 2 commands in one. "Go ahead" equates to "Proceed forward" to them. Adding "AND..." adds another. I've seen situations where the oldheads will sit there in idle waiting for clarification as to which he should do. E.G. of a REALLY tough old school hoghead was as follows:
*Conductor* : "Go ahead and bring her back 5 cars."
*Hoghead* : *Idles*
*Conductor* : "Something wrong?"
*Hoghead* : "Which is it, Go head, or clear back 5?"
*Conductor* : *awkward pause while he realizes his mistake* "Bring her back 5 cars."
*Hoghead* : "Roger, back 5 cars."
It was kind of shocking to hear, but looking back I understand it more. I still cringe thinking of it.
I'll leave it to you guys to figure out who that rookie conductor was!
he seems to like his job!
I think he said "Good hitch, Good stretch". But you're right, I think every conductor makes the mistake of saying "go ahead" at some point in their career, lol
@@CentralPennRailProductions 9:05 you'll hear him say "truck now"
The engineer must be thick - he flies into the cut on the customer's spur after the conductor gave clear callout of distance. Easy to see these guys don't get along - and all those couplers pay for it! Wouldn't be surprised if they break down the road!
Good video.
Nice Catch
Excellent!!!
Ohhhh, RoadRailers!! ❤️
This is a random question, but when you’re at Richland, are you able to hear the symbols of the trains over a scanner?
Cool video! Great, detailed explanations. By chance, do you know of any good resources for identifying train symbols on the Harrisburg line? I live along this line but have no idea how to distinguish one train from another... apart from H33, thanks to your videos!
This website has almost ALL of the train symbols and is fairly accurate and up to date. railroadfan.com/wiki/index.php/NS_Train_Symbols
7:07 literally knocked the piss out of 6781!
Magic.. interesting watch here Scotland Sunday morning in bed. Gad, I miss the coal-train use to go by 1/2 ml away every night to Kincardine power station.
I had to search online for "roadrailers". Had never seen them before. Resorceful! Was also interestin to see the 'short locomotive' pulling with three biggies. Man - you put me in mood... gonna go get train to Edinburgh today. Cross over the massive Forth Rail Bridge & get off at the ancient cast iron Waverly Station. Victorians had more money & slave labour than common sense!
Y'all lucky lol. They use D9's as the Locals here on the CNO&TP, my part of the line anyway.
What locomotive is #2104?
fox on AWVR 777 a 1973 EMD SW1001
Sweet!
Better intro and text only narration unlike DIB
Nice!
I thought sd60s are being sold besides the sd60es
Edit: I just realised this video was old...
3:26 foams a high hood engine!
I didn’t even know any SD60s lived on NS! I thought they where all converted into SD60Es
In 2010 NS had a lot of SD60's active, the SD60E rebuilds only started fall of that year. Fast forward to today, NS 6685 is now SD60E 6978, plus all the of remaining SD60's have been stored, retired, or sold.
Central Penn Rail Productions oh
CSX RF&P Guy they can retire them to build the new units higher 9000 models?
1. Protect the TWO MAN CREW BILL (HR 1748 Safe Freight Act) It’s about public safety and jobs.
2. Go to SMART-UNION.org/td
Click on the Red button support two person crews on the right side of division home page.
2. Enter contact info ( this is needed to direct the email to your member of congress.
3. Click Send. The pre-drafted my essage will be sent directly to your member of congress.
4. This effects railroad retirement, retired railroaders, current railroaders there’s even a spot for the general public to make there voice be heard. Please take action there is 175,000 conductors and 59,000 engineers that need this support not to mention public safety at risk.