Lord I thought I was the only srrange child years ago but I see you must of been staring at all the different components that make up a railroad crossing. I was a normal child in most ways. Playing all sports and baseball cards and comic books but damn if I saw a train or a crossing I put everything on hold and yes yes the light visors that you pointed out are magnificent and you and I must have alot in common when it comes to railroads. I'd love to see more on bridges and significantly more complicated structures because I was a highrise construction worker in Chicago for 21 years and also contributed to the building of Chicagos Wacker street bridge so I'm always interested in cool structures. That's how knew you were the man to listen to because you did that excellent video in Chicago with the longest railroad bridge in the world back when it was constructed. Thankyou and damn I hope people who have money start donating large sums of money to you!!! Come on people spread the Love with the Railroad Archeologist!!!
First of all, Carl, let me start by thanking you for the compliment, enthusiasm, and kind words! When I was a kid, I was heavy into WWF, NFL, and MLB. I even collected cards like you did. And like you, I would drop everything to go see a train and go on a trip where l knew l was going to get to see a railroad crossing lol. The longest bridge in the world in Chicago... I remember seeing that for the 1st time in the Good Times intro and was fascinated by it. Thanks as always for the views and comments my friend. Please keep 'em coming!
Very cool Roly! Sometimes we have progress in the midst of despair. I guess progress is good anytime. Nice informational video my friend! Don't forget to call your mom this weekend! Cheers, Danny
I like that, progress in the midst of repair! I'm going to use that in the future, with your permission of course. I appreciate the Mother's Day reminder. Thanks as always for your views and comments, Danny.
Variety is indeed the spice of life. That's why lately I'm incorporating new crossings and trains into my videos. Thanks as always for the views and comments, CD.
Zowie, a brand-new crossing! That plus news that MDOT is making noises about expanding commuter rail service into western Maryland (which we don’t have and desperately need!) absolutely makes my week! It’s a shame you weren’t lucky enough to catch a sugar train coming through, but the sight of everything so bright and shiny more than makes up for it! Great news, great catch, and stay safe out there!
Wow, that is awesome to hear, congrats! How long do you think that expansion project would take? I might be going up North later on this year. Thanks as always for the views and comments, DD. Hope all is well.
@@railrol82 It’s going to be a while-the bill authorizing the study just got passed last month, but it allows for the exploration of three potential routes and will involve discussions with Washington and Allegany County commissioners and the towns of Cumberland, Hagerstown, and Hancock to start with. The study in question should be wrapped up in 2023, and we’ll see what happens from there. It would be GREAT to see passenger rail service coming back to this area, because Hagerstown used to be a major passenger as well as freight rail hub back in the day. Here’s hoping it comes to pass, and here’s hoping you make it up this way this year too-you’d have fun exploring this region! Stay safe out there, Roly!
Always nice to see something new being installed. Good quality track is also a positive sign. Here in Milwaukee they realigning a 2 track UP main over US Hwy 45 and it appears they will do it like the last one. They poured the new foundation in the Xway median just west of the existing bridge. They are now driving pilings on the south end 50ft further south for new abutments to allow for a new lane. Then they'll flip to the other side and put in new abutments for the other lane expansion. Then for one night close the road and install one side of the bridge and shortly thereafter do the other side then at a later date dismantle the old. One of Milwaukee's oddest items will disappear just south of there as they will most likely fill in a large steel culvert that connected an auto dealership to a parking lot which has been filled in. So on this line there will be 2 hiccups on an otherwise straight line and and in say 70 years if they have to rebuild the bridge just use the old alignment!
I'm always glad to hear about expansions and new installations as they are a sign of economic prosperity. Just out of curiosity, are there a lot of industries in Milwaukee or WI in general?
@@railrol82 Sadly Milwaukee is like a centerpiece of rust belt rail inactivity. Still sidings out there but most are rusty and many are severed. Once I'm a bit more mobile its my goal to tally how many industries use rail in Milwaukee County and I m positive it's under 50. It was pretty much established older industries located along main or secondary lines and I can only think of. 4 industrial parks in the metro area. Just as an example there are probably only 2 companies that handle double digit car loads and if this isn't sad here's the top 3. Malt plant. Cement transloads. Scrap yard. CP served. Ain't that enough to make you 😢?
Catching a train here is like catching a unicorn! They only run a few months a year during sugar harvest season. Thanks as always for the views and comments, Sega. Hope all is well.
Thanks for the update on this railroad crossing. I think I remember your video from 2020 on this crossing. If I remember correctly you were wondering on that 2020 video what was going on here. If I remember correctly all that was visible here was the rails embedded in the new road construction that was taking place here. Now you are going to have to come back when the sugar cane is being harvested to catch some train action here.
You're right on the money, Thomas. You have an excellent memory sir. I will indeed have to go back during sugar harvest season and try to get some live action here. Thanks as always for the views and comments and hope all is well.
I’ve seen this crossing all the times I’ve been up there, and when I first went in September little did I know the crossing was new, but unused. When I went back a few months later, I saw new track had been laid beyond the crossing. Then I saw some MoW vehicles and a Hi-Railer that were doing maintenance on that track. It’s great to see how it has developed and that it will be used in the future.
Thanks for showing the bridge too, Roly. Man, they even got portapotties out there. I guess for when an enterprising railroad archaeologist feels the call of nature, eh?
LOL @ when an enterprising railroad archaeologist feels the call of nature! I have a spoiled rear end... I only go at my house. I can't remember the last time I used a public toilet. Thanks as always for the views and comments, Robert!
@@railrol82 Heh heh... dude, just another reason why we must be brothers from another mother. I am the same way. Exactly. I'm doing well, family is good, thanks for the well-wishes, brother! Great vid as always.
I love it! It's BEAUTIFUL!!! This is what the Ludlam corridor and busway in Kendall and South Miami Dade SHOULD look like! What is painful is that in the mid-80s they looked like that and the pols had it ripped it out without any remorse and had the unmitigated gall to say that it was done in the best interests of "THE PEOPLE"! What liars and thieves! The damned busway cost 10 million per mile and they admitted it because the TRUTH was discovered!
WOW! 10 million per mile! I wasn't aware of that. I should do a video on that and all the other fraud that took place with that damned busway. I have a question for you, my memory is a bit fuzzy regarding this particular location. OK so, the street just South of Snapper Creek Canal (SW 85th ST), was there ever a grade crossing there or was that street built after the abandonment of the track?
SW 85 St was built except for the actual crossing itself, as it stopped short of the tracks on both sides. All pavement markings were applied, including an RxR on the left turn lane on SW 70 Ave. It looked like they were going to put it in. I saw them myself when I was 18 and finally got to drive by myself. The lobbyists got what they wanted and the street was finished as it is today. The line got concrete ties at that time from SW 80 St to SW 98 St, except on the approaches to the Snapper Creek Bridge on both sides, and also new crossings, gates, and lights. I wish I had railfanned more and taken pics with a camera, as I naively thought the line would last forever. At least I got to railfan in my general area closer to MIA. I also fondly remember Orange Blossom Hobbies and Mr. Augie Hiscano (RIP). He and the railfans that frequented were a treasure trove of info. They mentioned the FEC upgrade at Cutler Ridge similar to that of Dadeland. I miss the place as it closed a long time ago right after Augie passed. He would tell me stories of western rail trips. He got to see the Santa Fe warbonnets when they were new and he rode behind Santa Fe 4-8-4 3751 on a 1992 fan trip! Wow!
@@ascendeddoge6080 That's what I saw on historicaerials.com. There wasn't a grade crossing, but did have pavement markings. I remember the cantilevers at the Kendall Dr and Sunset Dr crossings too. I also remember going to Orange Blossom Hobbies a time or two. At the time, I was into VW Beetles and Things and bought a couple of models there.
WOW! How long ago was that? I began traveling on US27 going to Clewiston almost every weekend from Oct 1993 to Sept 1998 and don't remember seeing that...
I remember the video you did prior to this one of this railroad crossing being built. Glad you did a follow up of it’s completion. I was wondering what kind of bridge would be built over the water and now I got to see it completed. Also, nice opening shot in this video of road with no sign of any railroad.
I appreciate your kind words, Ricass. I like to go back in time and show you guys the before and after. I like to appreciate history like that. Thanks as always for the views and comments!
Nice video. It's a very nice crossing. U.S 27 goes north and west eventually joining U.S 19 and U.S 98, All 3 are 1 road for a good distance. 27 runs parallel to I-10 and goes through Tallahassee.
Catching a train here is like catching a unicorn, RJ. Trains only run here during sugar cane harvest season which starts in NOV. I shall try my best though. Thanks as always for your views and comments!
Wow! When I was there a few months back they just started with the bridge. How time flies. Anyway awesome video and thank you for sharing. Have a great day (:
I travel on us 27 almost everyday in Michigan hauling tree bark. When I was a kid it was labeled as 27 but maybe 20years ago they changed it to 127 however the old road is still labeled old 27.
Catching a train here is like catching a unicorn. They only run during sugar harvest season from Nov - Jan/Feb. Thanks as always for the views and comments, Blake!
US 27 was in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1928, the route was extended south to Chattanooga, Tennessee, then to Tallahassee, Florida in 1934. In 1949, it was extended to its current terminus in Miami. Although it is called the Claude Pepper Highway as well.
Many states have departments that have historic aerial photography and Google Earth has started adding older satellite photography. You might find a huge amount of material there to fill in with what you have here...which is very interesting. I have followed the motion of an Interurban across about a mile of terrain when it was moving in 1947.
Great minds think alike, John! Unfortunately, Google Maps hasn't updated this line yet on its satellite view! Thanks as always for your views and comments.
Such a huge change from 2011 to now. Pretty cool crossing! I'm surprised you didn't check the tracks for dates. lol You should check it for the fun of it. 😄
This is so awesome! I would love to see a train through here.That would be cool!Have a nice day. We have showers and thunderstorms for today here in Easton Pennsylvania
Catching a train here is like catching a unicorn! They only run a few months a year during sugar harvest season. Thanks as always for the views and comments, Georgette.
For our moderator's information, my grandparents were the 9th (Gautier) and 11th (Adams) listed citizens of the City of Miami. Going back even further, my Great-Uncle 4th removed was the State Constitutional Chairman and his father was the Chaplain 1845. As for me, I live over near (40 miles East) Pensacola. The area of the state that those of you on the peninsula tend to forget. CSX has a rail line that goes from Mobile, AL to Jacksonville, FL, and at one time used to go to Los Angeles, CA until that awful train wreck that happened late at night over Bayou Chico, AL curtailed Amtrak's trains from going to Jacksonville.
@@railrol82 Per Amtrak: Daily Amtrak service will return to the Gulf Coast next year, but stops will not include Pensacola or Atmore. Amtrak has confirmed it intends to begin passenger rail service between New Orleans and Mobile in 2022.
@@railrol82 AHG = my initials / FL = Florida / 007 = bird born here number, I hand raise baby Cockatiels that are born at my address in Mary Esther, FL. Eglin AFB [10 miles] and Hurlburt AFB [2 miles] are very close to where I live.
@@ahgfl007 Nice, thanks for the breakdown. Maybe our paths will cross when I go ride that train. I will keep you guys posted. Thanks as always for the support!
Kinda off-topic, but SCFE & US Sugar have been in the news up here in NJ about their expanding their operations down there. They obtained a steam locomotive from JAX to be restored to operating order. If not for your channel the article wouldn't have caught my eye.
@@railrol82 being a trucker, I have traveled through a lot of the US, been on many US highways and I've been on all najor US Interstate roads. I'm pretty much a human GPS. 7 years, 48 states and countless miles and I still absolutely love it. I've had my license for 23 years, always had a love of traveling. Definitely want to do some more train travel whenever I get the opportunity. Amtrak is a fun way to go as long as you don't mind delays.
@@railrol82 It is a bit pricy but pretty worth it if you're a rail fan. Far more comfortable than a bus and being that I don't care for flying, taking the train is a decent option.
Catching a train here is like catching a unicorn! They only run a few months a year during sugar harvest season. Thanks as always for the views and comments, E!
Yes sir, that's very observant of you. This location would be SE from the previous video. Thanks as always for the views and comments, DP. Hope all is well.
New trackage! What does the line serve? or did I miss that part? You gotta catch a train using it if you can. I'm also wondering how much of the signal equipment is older stuff that gets re-used if it is still in good working condition when they pull up an older discontinued line?
Yes, new trackage Kman. This track is to be used for sugar harvest season from Nov to Feb. I will try my best to catch something here. Those steel ties definitely look re-used. I would assume the majority of the other stuff would be too. Thanks as always for the views and comments!
I know it runs only during sugar harvest season from Nov to about Feb. One end of it goes straight West and connects to the old FEC line at South Bay. As for the other end, Google Maps hasn't been updated yet so I can't track it : / Thanks as always for your views and comments, RI
Awesome video South Central Florida Express? who runs it and what is purpose? They just aren't putting down new railroads. They put down new track all the time but, there wasn't a railway there before? Right? SCFE isn't that the railroad for the sugar fields?
SCFE is exclusively for the sugar fields. They lease a portion of the tracks from FEC and the other from CSX. However, word on the street is the FEC lease is over in 2025 and they want it back! Thanks as always for the views and comments, Mike.
For once, I am truly curious to what the rail date is. Is that new rail? Or is it reclaimed from somewhere else. I noticed the fishplate holes in the rail by the bridge, indicating former segmented rail welded in place.
I didn't know that indicated former segmented rail in place. I saw a state trooper parked in the distance and didn't want him to think I was up to any funny business which is why l didn't look for the rail dates. Thanks as always for the views and comments!
@@railrol82 I know what you mean! Railfan's have been around since the start of railroads, yet, in just the few years, TH-cam banners are being harassed by the gendarmerie as if taking interest in trains is right up there with murder! Too bad they don't put forth the same effort on the paint vandals.
That is a great question, Lee. I don't think there is one universal one to it. Each crossing has different components and requirements. I'm willing to bet the cheapest one is several thousand dollars! Thanks as always for the views and comments!
LOL Excellent question and Railroad Visionary sounds just right; prestigious even! Thanks as always for the views and comments, Geoff. Hope all is well.
Yes, it is a major highway. The funny thing is this track will only be used a few months yearly, during sugar cane harvest season. Thanks as always for your views and comments, DRF!
@@railrol82 there’s old Southern Railroad tracks in Alabama because I found an old southern railroad spike off those old tracks I clean up the railroad spike
I wish! This train only runs during sugar cane harvest season, from Nov to about Feb. It's like catching a unicorn. Thanks as always for your views and comments, Michael!
And to think, there used to be a crossing South of there that went over to Duda Farms and Duda. But they took it out back before they first widened US-27 to 4 lanes. A very deadly crossing as it was right after the curve when going North. You can still see it on Google maps where it used to be. From the looks of it they are going to go South after crossing Spooner road and then East again crossing 827A and Duda Rd on East to a Wye which will take them South over several farm canals at least to a point just East of Duda Farms packing house. Duda Rd to US-27 is the old RR ROW. www.google.com/maps/@26.5657921,-80.7104722,3a,60y,53.65h,86.16t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s1Nffrx7TonZIgyPK5D8YgQ!2e0!7i16384!8i8192 shows you the old bridge supports for the RR bridge at US-27. North out of the Wye will take them over CR-880 East of Belle Glade and the tracks should be nearing there if not already in. From there it is only a short run North to already existing track that comes South crossing Airport Road. That then would get them access to the old Bryant Mill site and the rest of their trackage without using the FEC tracks. US 27 goes up the middle of the US and ends at the I-69 Interchange in Ft Wayne, IN.
I appreciate you sharing that link and info! I just tried following it on Google Maps and sadly, they didn't leave any traces that can be documented. I was ready to go over there and film it!
As to *why* they want to restart domestic sugar cane production, it never - as in ever - went away. I would know because the largest domestically-based sugar company is in the same place it has always been since before I was born. They have one plant left in the US; however, it is still in operation - and it is NOT in Florida - though it still purchases over a third of their domestic feedstock from Florida. (The company is Domino Sugars, Incorporated - it is still around - and their last domestic plant is in a state better known for seafood than cane sugar; Baltimore, Maryland.) That also explains the train tracks - that cane has to get to Baltimore for processing - and what better way than the choo-choo? (Domestic food production is dead - my tired feet; not even Covid-19 could do it in.) Domino Baltimore is where it has always been - next to Unilever Baltimore and Interstate 895 - the Harbor Tunnel Thruway. If they restart the sugar cane facility, I should visit when I work on my Florida bucket list - as I have never been to any part of Florida.
Christopher, that makes a lot of sense because right outside of the sugar mill there is a big Domino sign. You're right on the money. If you ever decide to come down this way, let me know and I'll make a list for you of all the historic places to see that you won't find on any map! Thanks as always for your views and comments.
Gotcha! This one in particular only gets used during Sugar Cane harvest season from Nov-Jan/Feb. It will be kind of difficult. But I will try! Thanks as always for the views and comments and hope you had a great Memorial Day.
Lord I thought I was the only srrange child years ago but I see you must of been staring at all the different components that make up a railroad crossing. I was a normal child in most ways. Playing all sports and baseball cards and comic books but damn if I saw a train or a crossing I put everything on hold and yes yes the light visors that you pointed out are magnificent and you and I must have alot in common when it comes to railroads. I'd love to see more on bridges and significantly more complicated structures because I was a highrise construction worker in Chicago for 21 years and also contributed to the building of Chicagos Wacker street bridge so I'm always interested in cool structures. That's how knew you were the man to listen to because you did that excellent video in Chicago with the longest railroad bridge in the world back when it was constructed. Thankyou and damn I hope people who have money start donating large sums of money to you!!! Come on people spread the
Love with the Railroad Archeologist!!!
First of all, Carl, let me start by thanking you for the compliment, enthusiasm, and kind words! When I was a kid, I was heavy into WWF, NFL, and MLB. I even collected cards like you did. And like you, I would drop everything to go see a train and go on a trip where l knew l was going to get to see a railroad crossing lol. The longest bridge in the world in Chicago... I remember seeing that for the 1st time in the Good Times intro and was fascinated by it. Thanks as always for the views and comments my friend. Please keep 'em coming!
Very cool Roly! Sometimes we have progress in the midst of despair. I guess progress is good anytime. Nice informational video my friend! Don't forget to call your mom this weekend! Cheers, Danny
I like that, progress in the midst of repair! I'm going to use that in the future, with your permission of course. I appreciate the Mother's Day reminder. Thanks as always for your views and comments, Danny.
So nice to see a video of a railroad adding track instead of shutting it down...thank you for posting!
I agree, Robert. It is a refreshing site to see after all the abandonments we've seen. Thanks as always for the views and comments!
Great to see the new instead of the old and deserted. Variety is the spice of life. Thanks for showing us this....
Variety is indeed the spice of life. That's why lately I'm incorporating new crossings and trains into my videos. Thanks as always for the views and comments, CD.
This is great documentary work.
100 years from now this is going to be shown.
That is one of the nicest comments I've ever read. Thank you sir, I really appreciate it!
New construction is always great to see in the railroad business!
It is a sign of economic prosperity! Thanks as always for the views and comments, Glenn
Zowie, a brand-new crossing! That plus news that MDOT is making noises about expanding commuter rail service into western Maryland (which we don’t have and desperately need!) absolutely makes my week! It’s a shame you weren’t lucky enough to catch a sugar train coming through, but the sight of everything so bright and shiny more than makes up for it! Great news, great catch, and stay safe out there!
Wow, that is awesome to hear, congrats! How long do you think that expansion project would take? I might be going up North later on this year. Thanks as always for the views and comments, DD. Hope all is well.
@@railrol82 It’s going to be a while-the bill authorizing the study just got passed last month, but it allows for the exploration of three potential routes and will involve discussions with Washington and Allegany County commissioners and the towns of Cumberland, Hagerstown, and Hancock to start with. The study in question should be wrapped up in 2023, and we’ll see what happens from there. It would be GREAT to see passenger rail service coming back to this area, because Hagerstown used to be a major passenger as well as freight rail hub back in the day. Here’s hoping it comes to pass, and here’s hoping you make it up this way this year too-you’d have fun exploring this region! Stay safe out there, Roly!
@@dragondancer1814 A 2 year study... They're going to come out of there with an Associates Degree!
It’s awesome to see new railroad tracks and new railroad crossings
I agree! Thanks as always for your views and comments, Alan.
Always nice to see something new being installed. Good quality track is also a positive sign. Here in Milwaukee they realigning a 2 track UP main over US Hwy 45 and it appears they will do it like the last one. They poured the new foundation in the Xway median just west of the existing bridge. They are now driving pilings on the south end 50ft further south for new abutments to allow for a new lane. Then they'll flip to the other side and put in new abutments for the other lane expansion. Then for one night close the road and install one side of the bridge and shortly thereafter do the other side then at a later date dismantle the old. One of Milwaukee's oddest items will disappear just south of there as they will most likely fill in a large steel culvert that connected an auto dealership to a parking lot which has been filled in. So on this line there will be 2 hiccups on an otherwise straight line and and in say 70 years if they have to rebuild the bridge just use the old alignment!
I'm always glad to hear about expansions and new installations as they are a sign of economic prosperity. Just out of curiosity, are there a lot of industries in Milwaukee or WI in general?
@@railrol82 Sadly Milwaukee is like a centerpiece of rust belt rail inactivity. Still sidings out there but most are rusty and many are severed. Once I'm a bit more mobile its my goal to tally how many industries use rail in Milwaukee County and I m positive it's under 50. It was pretty much established older industries located along main or secondary lines and I can only think of. 4 industrial parks in the metro area. Just as an example there are probably only 2 companies that handle double digit car loads and if this isn't sad here's the top 3. Malt plant. Cement transloads. Scrap yard. CP served. Ain't that enough to make you 😢?
@@paulbergen9114 You're right, that made for some pretty sad reading. I appreciate the information though.
it's good to see it all Finished! I would have stayed and waited for a Train to see if Traffic would stop but Alas! Good Crossing though!
Catching a train here is like catching a unicorn! They only run a few months a year during sugar harvest season. Thanks as always for the views and comments, Sega. Hope all is well.
Thanks for the update on this railroad crossing. I think I remember your video from 2020 on this crossing. If I remember correctly you were wondering on that 2020 video what was going on here. If I remember correctly all that was visible here was the rails embedded in the new road construction that was taking place here. Now you are going to have to come back when the sugar cane is being harvested to catch some train action here.
You're right on the money, Thomas. You have an excellent memory sir. I will indeed have to go back during sugar harvest season and try to get some live action here. Thanks as always for the views and comments and hope all is well.
I’ve seen this crossing all the times I’ve been up there, and when I first went in September little did I know the crossing was new, but unused. When I went back a few months later, I saw new track had been laid beyond the crossing. Then I saw some MoW vehicles and a Hi-Railer that were doing maintenance on that track. It’s great to see how it has developed and that it will be used in the future.
Yes sir, it is so refreshing to see this after all the abandonments we've seen lately. Thanks as always for the views and comments, Huey.
Thanks for showing the bridge too, Roly.
Man, they even got portapotties out there. I guess for when an enterprising railroad archaeologist feels the call of nature, eh?
LOL @ when an enterprising railroad archaeologist feels the call of nature! I have a spoiled rear end... I only go at my house. I can't remember the last time I used a public toilet. Thanks as always for the views and comments, Robert!
@@railrol82 Heh heh... dude, just another reason why we must be brothers from another mother. I am the same way. Exactly.
I'm doing well, family is good, thanks for the well-wishes, brother! Great vid as always.
@@robertscharlow Brother from another mother indeed! I hope to meet you one day my friend, take it easy.
I love it! It's BEAUTIFUL!!! This is what the Ludlam corridor and busway in Kendall and South Miami Dade SHOULD look like! What is painful is that in the mid-80s they looked like that and the pols had it ripped it out without any remorse and had the unmitigated gall to say that it was done in the best interests of "THE PEOPLE"! What liars and thieves! The damned busway cost 10 million per mile and they admitted it because the TRUTH was discovered!
WOW! 10 million per mile! I wasn't aware of that. I should do a video on that and all the other fraud that took place with that damned busway. I have a question for you, my memory is a bit fuzzy regarding this particular location. OK so, the street just South of Snapper Creek Canal (SW 85th ST), was there ever a grade crossing there or was that street built after the abandonment of the track?
SW 85 St was built except for the actual crossing itself, as it stopped short of the tracks on both sides. All pavement markings were applied, including an RxR on the left turn lane on SW 70 Ave. It looked like they were going to put it in. I saw them myself when I was 18 and finally got to drive by myself. The lobbyists got what they wanted and the street was finished as it is today. The line got concrete ties at that time from SW 80 St to SW 98 St, except on the approaches to the Snapper Creek Bridge on both sides, and also new crossings, gates, and lights. I wish I had railfanned more and taken pics with a camera, as I naively thought the line would last forever. At least I got to railfan in my general area closer to MIA. I also fondly remember Orange Blossom Hobbies and Mr. Augie Hiscano (RIP). He and the railfans that frequented were a treasure trove of info. They mentioned the FEC upgrade at Cutler Ridge similar to that of Dadeland. I miss the place as it closed a long time ago right after Augie passed. He would tell me stories of western rail trips. He got to see the Santa Fe warbonnets when they were new and he rode behind Santa Fe 4-8-4 3751 on a 1992 fan trip! Wow!
@@ascendeddoge6080 That's what I saw on historicaerials.com. There wasn't a grade crossing, but did have pavement markings. I remember the cantilevers at the Kendall Dr and Sunset Dr crossings too. I also remember going to Orange Blossom Hobbies a time or two. At the time, I was into VW Beetles and Things and bought a couple of models there.
Glad to see a new rail line being built hope there is more to come
Hopefully. That represents economic prosperity! Thanks as always for the views and comments, Alfonse.
There used to be a line across 27 south of the SR 80 intersection-near Okeelanta- that went to Duda farms on the east side of the highway.
WOW! How long ago was that? I began traveling on US27 going to Clewiston almost every weekend from Oct 1993 to Sept 1998 and don't remember seeing that...
@@railrol82 Pretty sure that was cut by the early 70s. I don't have the exact date.
@@mikeskinner45 Got it. I'll look it up on historicaerials.com
Awesome tour! Nice to see it up and active.
I co-sign that. Thanks as always for your views and comments, C!
Wonderful video ROL82, I like to see new railroads being installed, than abandoned ones.
I do too, but sadly it doesn't happen often enough! Thanks as always for your views and comments, Douglas.
Awesome a new railroad crossing built.
Yes sir!
Ahh, Great Video, going back to the days. Now, it’s done. Maybe one day we’ll see a train here...
This November maybe,railfans live in sugarcane zone are most activity in winter because of sugarcane trains in winter
True
@@nickreviewsallsortsofstuff604 However sugarcane trains live in my memory only now,I hate WTO......😭😭😭😭😭
Hmm
Sad but true!
I remember the video you did prior to this one of this railroad crossing being built. Glad you did a follow up of it’s completion. I was wondering what kind of bridge would be built over the water and now I got to see it completed. Also, nice opening shot in this video of road with no sign of any railroad.
I appreciate your kind words, Ricass. I like to go back in time and show you guys the before and after. I like to appreciate history like that. Thanks as always for the views and comments!
that's cool I didn't know they use steel for ties. learn something new everyday.
Absolutely! They are an endangered species though. Thanks as always for your views and comments, Harlin.
Nice video. It's a very nice crossing. U.S 27 goes north and west eventually joining U.S 19 and U.S 98, All 3 are 1 road for a good distance. 27 runs parallel to I-10 and goes through Tallahassee.
I appreciate the info, Jon. Thanks as always for the views and comments!
@@railrol82 You're welcome.
I hope you get us a vid of the first train to cross,or one of the first.
Catching a train here is like catching a unicorn, RJ. Trains only run here during sugar cane harvest season which starts in NOV. I shall try my best though. Thanks as always for your views and comments!
Wow! When I was there a few months back they just started with the bridge. How time flies. Anyway awesome video and thank you for sharing. Have a great day (:
How time flies indeed! Were are already in mid May in 2021. Thanks as always for the views and comments, FFR!
@@railrol82 Yeah...Time... An interesting thing isn't it. No problem. Love all the videos (:
Beautiful crossing and bridge is all I can say!👍
Great minds think alike, Tommy. Thanks as always for your views and comments!
Great coverage
Thanks as always for the views and comments, Small Town
I travel on us 27 almost everyday in Michigan hauling tree bark. When I was a kid it was labeled as 27 but maybe 20years ago they changed it to 127 however the old road is still labeled old 27.
That's very interesting. I had never heard about 127 before. Thanks as always for the views and comments, KC!
Very cool to see this all done! Its taken a while! Sometime you will have to catch a train there so we can see all that new signal equipment in use!
Catching a train here is like catching a unicorn. They only run during sugar harvest season from Nov - Jan/Feb. Thanks as always for the views and comments, Blake!
FYI The Northern Terminus of US27 is Fort Wayne, Indiana. At one time, US27 ended at the Mackinac Bridge in Michigan.
Awesome! I appreciate you sharing that information with us, Jack!
Nicely done,.... Interesting details, rarely shown. TNX. 73 SK
I appreciate you saying that! Thanks as always for the views and comments!
US 27 was in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1928, the route was extended south to Chattanooga, Tennessee, then to Tallahassee, Florida in 1934. In 1949, it was extended to its current terminus in Miami. Although it is called the Claude Pepper Highway as well.
That is some good info, AHG! I appreciate you sharing it with us!
Many states have departments that have historic aerial photography and Google Earth has started adding older satellite photography. You might find a huge amount of material there to fill in with what you have here...which is very interesting. I have followed the motion of an Interurban across about a mile of terrain when it was moving in 1947.
Great minds think alike, John! Unfortunately, Google Maps hasn't updated this line yet on its satellite view! Thanks as always for your views and comments.
Very fascinating video Railrol
Thanks as always for your views and comments, Chris!
Such a huge change from 2011 to now. Pretty cool crossing! I'm surprised you didn't check the tracks for dates. lol You should check it for the fun of it. 😄
There was a state trooper nearby so I didn't want to him to think I was up to any funny business. Thanks as always for the views and comments, Kevin
@@railrol82 I see! You could just tell the state trooper that you're a railroad archeologist.😁
Excellent to see!!!! 😎👍
I'm glad you liked it, Tom. Thanks as always for your views and comments!
Nice to see a brand new rail line going in!!! Where is this line going to? The new bridge is sweet as well!! Nice find!!! stay safe my friend....
Good morning John, this line will be exclusively used for sugar harvest season from Nov-Jan/Feb. Hope all is well. Thanks as always!
This is so awesome! I would love to see a train through here.That would be cool!Have a nice day. We have showers and thunderstorms for today here in Easton Pennsylvania
Catching a train here is like catching a unicorn! They only run a few months a year during sugar harvest season. Thanks as always for the views and comments, Georgette.
great video 🚄🚄👍
Thanks as always for the views and comments, Brian
that's a cool crossing o hope it's not broken
No, this one is brand new. Thanks as always for the views and comments, Juno.
For our moderator's information, my grandparents were the 9th (Gautier) and 11th (Adams) listed citizens of the City of Miami. Going back even further, my Great-Uncle 4th removed was the State Constitutional Chairman and his father was the Chaplain 1845. As for me, I live over near (40 miles East) Pensacola. The area of the state that those of you on the peninsula tend to forget. CSX has a rail line that goes from Mobile, AL to Jacksonville, FL, and at one time used to go to Los Angeles, CA until that awful train wreck that happened late at night over Bayou Chico, AL curtailed Amtrak's trains from going to Jacksonville.
Good stuff there my friend. I hear Amtrak is restoring the train to New Orleans from FL. Have you heard anything regarding that?
@@railrol82 Per Amtrak: Daily Amtrak service will return to the Gulf Coast next year, but stops will not include Pensacola or Atmore. Amtrak has confirmed it intends to begin passenger rail service between New Orleans and Mobile in 2022.
@@ahgfl007 That is awesome news. I will be one of the 1st on that train!
@@railrol82 AHG = my initials / FL = Florida / 007 = bird born here number, I hand raise baby Cockatiels that are born at my address in Mary Esther, FL. Eglin AFB [10 miles] and Hurlburt AFB [2 miles] are very close to where I live.
@@ahgfl007 Nice, thanks for the breakdown. Maybe our paths will cross when I go ride that train. I will keep you guys posted. Thanks as always for the support!
Kinda off-topic, but SCFE & US Sugar have been in the news up here in NJ about their expanding their operations down there. They obtained a steam locomotive from JAX to be restored to operating order. If not for your channel the article wouldn't have caught my eye.
You're right on the money! Some months ago on a Saturday they had the old girl running. Now we have to wait for sugar harvest season again.
US27 goes from Miami to just north of Leesburg where it meets with US441 just as a FYI. It's direction of travel is north northwest basically.
Gotcha! I appreciate the heads up. Thanks as always for your views and comments, Matt.
@@railrol82 being a trucker, I have traveled through a lot of the US, been on many US highways and I've been on all najor US Interstate roads. I'm pretty much a human GPS. 7 years, 48 states and countless miles and I still absolutely love it. I've had my license for 23 years, always had a love of traveling. Definitely want to do some more train travel whenever I get the opportunity. Amtrak is a fun way to go as long as you don't mind delays.
@@axysdnyd Amtrak has gotten pretty pricey as of late though!
@@railrol82 It is a bit pricy but pretty worth it if you're a rail fan. Far more comfortable than a bus and being that I don't care for flying, taking the train is a decent option.
@@axysdnyd Yeah, I see your point. Plus you get to see more of the country too.
wow R this looks great, a awesome commentary. I would love to see a train thru here. Cool have good and safe day :-)
Catching a train here is like catching a unicorn! They only run a few months a year during sugar harvest season. Thanks as always for the views and comments, E!
I like WC Hayes lights the best!
I like the old school MI lights. Thanks as always for the views and comments!
The King Babalawo subdivision is complete!!
Odd place for two random Port O' Potties.
LOL I guess the city of South Bay really cares about bowel movements!
These videos are another reason why I love wensday. 100th like btw have a nice day ! I love how they still use wooden ties
I appreciate the kind words and 100th like, V! You are the man! Thanks as always for the support.
👍👍😀 Always glad to see new railroad installations. Would this be the same line as the last video you did?
Yes sir, that's very observant of you. This location would be SE from the previous video. Thanks as always for the views and comments, DP. Hope all is well.
New trackage! What does the line serve? or did I miss that part? You gotta catch a train using it if you can. I'm also wondering how much of the signal equipment is older stuff that gets re-used if it is still in good working condition when they pull up an older discontinued line?
Yes, new trackage Kman. This track is to be used for sugar harvest season from Nov to Feb. I will try my best to catch something here. Those steel ties definitely look re-used. I would assume the majority of the other stuff would be too. Thanks as always for the views and comments!
What ever this line was built for they plan on making a lot money. Can you share some information on this line? Where it starts and terminates
I know it runs only during sugar harvest season from Nov to about Feb. One end of it goes straight West and connects to the old FEC line at South Bay. As for the other end, Google Maps hasn't been updated yet so I can't track it : /
Thanks as always for your views and comments, RI
Nice video! Can you get a video of new crossing in action?
It only runs during Sugar cane harvest season, Nov to Feb. I will definitely try though!
Awesome video South Central Florida Express? who runs it and what is purpose? They just aren't putting down new railroads. They put down new track all the time but, there wasn't a railway there before? Right? SCFE isn't that the railroad for the sugar fields?
SCFE is exclusively for the sugar fields. They lease a portion of the tracks from FEC and the other from CSX. However, word on the street is the FEC lease is over in 2025 and they want it back! Thanks as always for the views and comments, Mike.
For once, I am truly curious to what the rail date is. Is that new rail? Or is it reclaimed from somewhere else. I noticed the fishplate holes in the rail by the bridge, indicating former segmented rail welded in place.
I didn't know that indicated former segmented rail in place. I saw a state trooper parked in the distance and didn't want him to think I was up to any funny business which is why l didn't look for the rail dates. Thanks as always for the views and comments!
@@railrol82 I know what you mean! Railfan's have been around since the start of railroads, yet, in just the few years, TH-cam banners are being harassed by the gendarmerie as if taking interest in trains is right up there with murder! Too bad they don't put forth the same effort on the paint vandals.
I wonder what was the cost of constructing a new grade crossing, including all that stuff, and who paid for it all?
That is a great question, Lee. I don't think there is one universal one to it. Each crossing has different components and requirements. I'm willing to bet the cheapest one is several thousand dollars! Thanks as always for the views and comments!
So, if someone who looks at historic track is a Railroad Archeologist what do you call one who looks at Future Track? Railroad Visionary sounds good.
LOL Excellent question and Railroad Visionary sounds just right; prestigious even! Thanks as always for the views and comments, Geoff. Hope all is well.
Oh wow
Thanks as always for the views and comments, Disla!
They should have jsut grade separated it. Looks like a major highway.
Yes, it is a major highway. The funny thing is this track will only be used a few months yearly, during sugar cane harvest season. Thanks as always for your views and comments, DRF!
is this only for the sugar trains or are there more shippers on this line.
Exclusively sugar my friend. Thanks as always for your views and comments!
Did you do the 2022 version?
Nice Video
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Thanks as always for the views and comments, Taslim
Can you show us the old southern railroad tracks
I try to do that in all my videos, what specifically did you have in mind?
@@railrol82 there’s old Southern Railroad tracks in Alabama because I found an old southern railroad spike off those old tracks I clean up the railroad spike
@@railrol82 the southern railroad spike has a quarter size head and its 6 1/2 inches long
@@skylandersgeek7122 Nice!
@@skylandersgeek7122 I hope to visit AL one day!
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@@railrol82 😀👍
I heard BrightLine is installing a newer rail line
I just uploaded a video of a caboose on the back of a train. th-cam.com/video/7Xvt7tO92qA/w-d-xo.html
And it says it unavailable
I got the unavailable message too. Brightline is building a line to Disney world.
You can find the video. It’s called A small rare caboose look for that. And didn’t hear about Brightline building a new line to Disney
@@csxtrainfan319 Yes sir. I remember seeing it on the news as of a few months ago.
What train 🚊 it pass csx or Union Pacific
This one is SCFE, South Central Florida Express. Thanks as always for the views and comments!
Bro it’s been another year. You remember me?
Yes, you've been a subscriber of mine for a while
What happened I hope everything is okay 😊
Do you ever went to Plant City FL
I went there once in 2018 when Millenniumforce invited me. Cool place!
You see the train running on the double diamond?
I think your next video should show a train crossing the road way.
I wish! This train only runs during sugar cane harvest season, from Nov to about Feb. It's like catching a unicorn. Thanks as always for your views and comments, Michael!
And to think, there used to be a crossing South of there that went over to Duda Farms and Duda. But they took it out back before they first widened US-27 to 4 lanes. A very deadly crossing as it was right after the curve when going North. You can still see it on Google maps where it used to be. From the looks of it they are going to go South after crossing Spooner road and then East again crossing 827A and Duda Rd on East to a Wye which will take them South over several farm canals at least to a point just East of Duda Farms packing house. Duda Rd to US-27 is the old RR ROW. www.google.com/maps/@26.5657921,-80.7104722,3a,60y,53.65h,86.16t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s1Nffrx7TonZIgyPK5D8YgQ!2e0!7i16384!8i8192 shows you the old bridge supports for the RR bridge at US-27. North out of the Wye will take them over CR-880 East of Belle Glade and the tracks should be nearing there if not already in. From there it is only a short run North to already existing track that comes South crossing Airport Road. That then would get them access to the old Bryant Mill site and the rest of their trackage without using the FEC tracks.
US 27 goes up the middle of the US and ends at the I-69 Interchange in Ft Wayne, IN.
I appreciate you sharing that link and info! I just tried following it on Google Maps and sadly, they didn't leave any traces that can be documented. I was ready to go over there and film it!
2 lane? looks alot like a 4 lane road to me!
2 lanes in one direction lol. Thanks as always for your views and comments!
As to *why* they want to restart domestic sugar cane production, it never - as in ever - went away. I would know because the largest domestically-based sugar company is in the same place it has always been since before I was born. They have one plant left in the US; however, it is still in operation - and it is NOT in Florida - though it still purchases over a third of their domestic feedstock from Florida. (The company is Domino Sugars, Incorporated - it is still around - and their last domestic plant is in a state better known for seafood than cane sugar; Baltimore, Maryland.) That also explains the train tracks - that cane has to get to Baltimore for processing - and what better way than the choo-choo? (Domestic food production is dead - my tired feet; not even Covid-19 could do it in.) Domino Baltimore is where it has always been - next to Unilever Baltimore and Interstate 895 - the Harbor Tunnel Thruway. If they restart the sugar cane facility, I should visit when I work on my Florida bucket list - as I have never been to any part of Florida.
Christopher, that makes a lot of sense because right outside of the sugar mill there is a big Domino sign. You're right on the money. If you ever decide to come down this way, let me know and I'll make a list for you of all the historic places to see that you won't find on any map! Thanks as always for your views and comments.
So what area is that at?
South Bay, FL. About 80 miles North of Miami, near Lake Okeechobee.
I can only imagen the people in 2018 seeing the grade and being like: " why the heck is there a grade here? "
Yeah, and they probably figured there'd be a lot of traffic jams to go along with it. Thanks as always for your views and comments, Warren.
Make a video of train running over new railroad crossing
(Is a request)
Gotcha! This one in particular only gets used during Sugar Cane harvest season from Nov-Jan/Feb. It will be kind of difficult. But I will try! Thanks as always for the views and comments and hope you had a great Memorial Day.
Was that your first time getting request?
@@Master_Disla Nah, like every 2 or 3 days l get a request. Hope all is well with you!
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