I suggest for a part (2) that you connect with an enthusiast and then go back and let them give some history on those old loco’s. So much to learn about. Those paint scheme’s bring back lots of memories.
@@albertluker3032 I just might one thing I don’t appreciate I was getting nasty dms from train enthusiasts About the locomotives remember I’m not an enthusiast
Thats a great find. Those engines are stored for parts. We had a couple engines like those at out plant. WHen there was an accident and they crushed the front of the engine, crushed in the stairs, floor, part of the body, (thats a lot of weight and when it hits something, it keep crushing into it), they went to a yard like this and CUT OFF the parts they needed, basically the whole front end. That's what you are seeing where the body is missing, also the engines, they reuse them if still good, and they can over haul the engines. They are really old, I started at the plant in 70 and the engine was old then. Eventually when they cant make any money from them they will be recycled at the scappers. great vid.
FYI, every locomotive you entered or directly showed with one exception, was from the same builder, Electro Motive Division of GM. Wish I could've been there with you!
@@King.explores Glad you find it interesting...means you're curious and intelligent, and thanks for admonishing your viewers to respect the site, as those are all the locomotives of my youth and others'..
@@renegadetenor yeah absolutely I know some commenters have got mad at me for having lack of knowledge on trains but I’m not a train enthusiast so I do not know much about them
@@King.explores Don't worry about it. The ones I get a kick out of are those who make like they DO know something-- I responded to one of them, to try and deflect his comment off of you..Cheers!
It’s so sad to see them like that. They were once hard working locomotives for many years. 😢 Now hopefully some fools wont figure out where they are and decide to go out there and vandalize them and spray graffiti on them.
What such a DAMN shame to See those Engines just sitting there falling apart. When a lot of them could have been used or restored and put back into service. Wish I could have a fee of them l would definitely fix them up for People in need of Power for cheap.
I was born and raised in Duluth….. those maroon and gold engines were “DM&IR” trains…. Where is this graveyard??? Seeing those engines again brought back so many memories. Great job on this video and thank you. Keep up the good work 👍
yeah most of these have seen a long life, most likely as someone said here they are a parts source to be utilized .most if not all have serious issues like engine or generator im willing to bet, very costly to fix, but railroads will use what they can to keep others going, you can tell parts have been removed on some, also the traction motors arent cheap another costly part to deal with, but railroads will scavenge to keep from buying new power also.
Whoa! lol 😂 Looks like a bone yard, they probably save them for parts and stuff, to keep the better ones running. Pretty cool to see so many together like that though.
Yeah that’s why I filmed it the trains technically aren’t abandoned just retired but it was cool seeing them before their stripped for parts that will be used on newer models
Yeah that’s why I filmed it the trains technically aren’t abandoned just retired but it was cool seeing them before their stripped for parts that will be used on newer models
Actually looks like a rebuild yard, probably NRE. If this was a scrap operation they would be gone already, doesn't take long to actually cut up a loco. NRE is well known for simply stock piling locomotives and leaving them like this until they have a rebuild for them, or if that location is closed they do scrap them.
@@King.explores They are bought by that particular company and stripped of all usable parts which are then sold to operators who need those parts. They will take everything they can off the locomotives before being scrapped and will sit for a long time before that happens. It's like a pick and pull for train locomotives.
My guess is there must be a locomotive remanufacturer in the factory next to you. Those were all diesel electric locomotives. Diesel engine to main generator to traction motors on axles.
There will be many of these scattered all over Canada, USA, Mexico etc. still being used by small industries as switchers only, other than that they won't be brought back unless museums pick them up.
@@thomashulse241 no they’re just retired engines a company owns them they’re brought there scrapped for parts then left on the side tracks next to it to rot
And like WHOA! These things are like, the same, but different dude. It's like the engine propeller is to totally cool bruh! I like that one because it's like, totally unique in color and stuff. First I was like, WHOA!!!!!! Then I was like, Whoa!!!! And, then it was like, whoaaaa.......
Lots of old Burlington Northern that was changed to BNSF I bet this was when BNSF was reorganized and they bought all the new locomotives They probably took the old ones and the ones that were giving them trouble and just parked them all here in this old yard and that happens quite often The Delaware and Hudson did that in the Watervliet menands yard in Upstate New York they had their old engines that they parked on the disused sidings and they sat there for 30 or 40 years
Looks like the majority of those are switch engines which means they just moved cars in and out of the lay down yards. Yes some of them are rebuildable units. The motors that run the generators can be rebuilt and they are probably there to be used if needed. They ain't there just to sit and rot. They are there for a reason They are from all different rail companies so some company bought them
@@jakeoutdoors9600 yeah I understand this video along with my other ones are older footage I’m now releasing I’ve gotten better at not saying that every 30 seconds I’ll be dropping my newer videos soon here
Gen Z just has to put useless “like” in all their sentences. Sometimes they start the sentence with like. They did school from home and now they work from home. I guess you LIKE never LIKE were taught how to speak.
#1 - Those are NOT TRAINS, they are locomotives. #2 if you were so concerned you would learn more about these machines. #3, if it was so impressive, why don't you close cabinets and doors and protect what is left. You seem to feel it is a shame they are abandoned to just rot. Do your part to protect them from future damage.
Dude, your taking it a bit far. I enjoy railroad preservation and have always liked trains. But closing the battery box and engine bay doors is not going to make a huge difference in the condition of these locomotives. Also many of the locos I spotted here have many running examples. And don't make fun of the guy for calling them trains, I guarantee at some point in your life that's what you called these. Not everyone that finds "trains" neat is a ultra level railfan.
@@GreatNW Hi, Read your reply and rebuttal. Closing battery boxes will not undo the damage that has occurred. That is fact. But it will minimize more damage by weather, so will closing cab windows, doors and access door to the engines. If you have time to walk through them you can take the moment to close things up as you go along. Who knows who owns these engines. Who knows why they are there but some of them are likely operational and some preservation group might just like to negotiate for one or more of them. It is obvious that this fellow knows little about these engines. He can not identify the difference in engines, generators, and compressors. He doesn't have a glimmer about what the controls are and what they do. He doesn't know what a brake stand is. Regardless, he is awed by what he sees. He feels the tragedy of what that place represents and he could help by closing doors for far more than battery boxes. Apparently you missed the meaning of my comment.
@@organbuilder272the guy was trying to not draw attention to himself as he said there was activity nearby,should he be draping tarps over the exposed equipment also? The owners of the equipment aren’t in a big rush to keep anything dry,they have plenty of pieces and parts around The chances of any of these units being reused is lower than zero
Wow, like so cool n stuff... Honestly, go back to school and learn English, then return to posting videos. Content? Excellent. Narration? Near Impossible to endure. Sorry bro, don't mean to harsh your mellow but how many "wows"and "I don't know what this is but it's cool" can we take.. Apologies in advance on dissing your narration , your video work is really good.
WHY I AM SO MUCH OF A TRAIN GUY, A TRAIN FREAK OF TRAINS, WHY IVE EVEN GOT MY TRAIN SET IN MY ROOM 3" FROM THE GROUND RUNNING ALONG THE ENTIRE ROOM OF MINE AND INTO MY CLOSET AS WELL WITH 2 MAIN LINES AND SWITCHES TOO.. (HO SCALE).😳🤯😱, 😁💪👌👍
How do YOU know? That NW2 sitting there was built in 1941, the F40PH (I'm assuming YOU of course know this, so I don't have to explain, you're so wise) pulled Amtrak trains virtually every day for over 20 years. The DM&IR SD9s, replaced steam on that railroad, but not completely until 1963...that is to say, they coexisted with steam engines! I could go on, but of course, you know all this..
That bell at 6:01 is magnificent.
I noticed not a single multi-chime air horn was to be found in that whole yard.
I suggest for a part (2) that you connect with an enthusiast and then go back and let them give some history on those old loco’s. So much to learn about. Those paint scheme’s bring back lots of memories.
@@albertluker3032 I just might one thing I don’t appreciate I was getting nasty dms from train enthusiasts About the locomotives remember I’m not an enthusiast
That Is a fascinating collection, wish I had an hour or two to talk about them!
Thats a great find.
Those engines are stored for parts.
We had a couple engines like those at out plant. WHen there was an accident and they crushed the front of the engine, crushed in the stairs, floor, part of the body, (thats a lot of weight and when it hits something, it keep crushing into it),
they went to a yard like this and CUT OFF the parts they needed, basically the whole front end.
That's what you are seeing where the body is missing, also the engines, they reuse them if still good, and they can over haul the engines.
They are really old, I started at the plant in 70 and the engine was old then.
Eventually when they cant make any money from them they will be recycled at the scappers.
great vid.
Awesome video! Thanks for sharing!
FYI, every locomotive you entered or directly showed with one exception, was from the same builder, Electro Motive Division of GM. Wish I could've been there with you!
@@renegadetenor yeah it was pretty cool spot definitely gonna try and look for more abandoned trains around the us
@@King.explores Glad you find it interesting...means you're curious and intelligent, and thanks for admonishing your viewers to respect the site, as those are all the locomotives of my youth and others'..
@@renegadetenor yeah absolutely I know some commenters have got mad at me for having lack of knowledge on trains but I’m not a train enthusiast so I do not know much about them
@@King.explores Don't worry about it. The ones I get a kick out of are those who make like they DO know something-- I responded to one of them, to try and deflect his comment off of you..Cheers!
Damn, a lot of those should be sold off to museums before they get to bad.
great exploration video. exciting to watch. The view is beautiful and brings back memories.👍👍❤❤
Give the guy a break with the lingo. He's having a great time.
It’s so sad to see them like that. They were once hard working locomotives for many years. 😢 Now hopefully some fools wont figure out where they are and decide to go out there and vandalize them and spray graffiti on them.
What such a DAMN shame to See those Engines just sitting there falling apart. When a lot of them could have been used or restored and put back into service. Wish I could have a fee of them l would definitely fix them up for People in need of Power for cheap.
I would like to see the inspection logs, looks like there's a few left behind especially the DM&IR locos #317.
Where are you at with all those antique engines
I was born and raised in Duluth….. those maroon and gold engines were “DM&IR” trains…. Where is this graveyard??? Seeing those engines again brought back so many memories. Great job on this video and thank you. Keep up the good work 👍
@@jonpaulcrandall6240 ur welcome
yeah most of these have seen a long life, most likely as someone said here they are a parts source to be utilized .most if not all have serious issues like engine or generator im willing to bet, very costly to fix, but railroads will use what they can to keep others going, you can tell parts have been removed on some, also the traction motors arent cheap another costly part to deal with, but railroads will scavenge to keep from buying new power also.
Mostly switcher engines. I saw a lot of Alco's and EMD SW1 Engines. Very cool to see.
Where is this at
Whoa! lol 😂 Looks like a bone yard, they probably save them for parts and stuff, to keep the better ones running. Pretty cool to see so many together like that though.
Yeah that’s why I filmed it the trains technically aren’t abandoned just retired but it was cool seeing them before their stripped for parts that will be used on newer models
Yeah that’s why I filmed it the trains technically aren’t abandoned just retired but it was cool seeing them before their stripped for parts that will be used on newer models
Those look like they are stored for parts stripping to keep other models like them still working
@@kman-mi7su they are used for scrap
Actually looks like a rebuild yard, probably NRE. If this was a scrap operation they would be gone already, doesn't take long to actually cut up a loco. NRE is well known for simply stock piling locomotives and leaving them like this until they have a rebuild for them, or if that location is closed they do scrap them.
@@GreatNW good to know
@@King.explores They are bought by that particular company and stripped of all usable parts which are then sold to operators who need those parts. They will take everything they can off the locomotives before being scrapped and will sit for a long time before that happens. It's like a pick and pull for train locomotives.
My guess is there must be a locomotive remanufacturer in the factory next to you. Those were all diesel electric locomotives. Diesel engine to main generator to traction motors on axles.
It’s a scrap yard technically these locomotives will be scrapped and used to build new models
What number is that Amtrak F40PH?
Looks like 344 to me.
The DM&IR units would be fascinating (maroon and gold). What numbers were they? I see #217 and #317. Wondering if there were others.
Dang,it's a shame these couldn't be rebuilt. If I was rich it always can be done with time too.
@@billmerkle2677 they’re using these to build new models
all that DM&IR Maroon just sitting is sad. Probably really tired after decades of Iron ore
agreed its sad to see them sitting there. as someone who took vacations to the area they ran its sad not seeing those engines up on the ore docks.
CN still operates a DM&IR engine in the maroon paint scheme and some in CN colors
Nice video, likes from me
There will be many of these scattered all over Canada, USA, Mexico etc. still being used by small industries as switchers only, other than that they won't be brought back unless museums pick them up.
Is this a storage for a museum or something? The veriety of units is unusual for even a scrapping operation.
@@thomashulse241 no they’re just retired engines a company owns them they’re brought there scrapped for parts then left on the side tracks next to it to rot
whao!.this is really cool,whao!,this is really coolwhao!.........
Had to bail at the 50th ‘cool’…
And like WHOA! These things are like, the same, but different dude. It's like the engine propeller is to totally cool bruh! I like that one because it's like, totally unique in color and stuff. First I was like, WHOA!!!!!! Then I was like, Whoa!!!! And, then it was like, whoaaaa.......
I turned the sound off almost immediately
I need couple of them horns😮😮
Lots of old Burlington Northern that was changed to BNSF
I bet this was when BNSF was reorganized and they bought all the new locomotives
They probably took the old ones and the ones that were giving them trouble and just parked them all here in this old yard and that happens quite often
The Delaware and Hudson did that in the Watervliet menands yard in Upstate New York they had their old engines that they parked on the disused sidings and they sat there for 30 or 40 years
I had this dream like a 2 years ago for sure alongside with My Little Ponies. 🖖🏻
Yay more Andy!
Millions of dollars in scrap ! Good place to crash for a night or 2 ? Thanks . Any old Milwaukee road engine's there ?
Giant engine propeller??
Please bring a person of train knowledge with you next time.
Nice find tho very nice.
@@tomgorney8868 be nice if you guys can hopefully teach me I’m not a train enthusiast I’m an urban explorer
What state are you in to see that
TANTA HISTORI A Y GANAS DE REPARARLAS Y DARLE USOS MUY IMPORTANTE S ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Where is this?
Somehow I don’t think that these locomotives are ever going to run again. They are likely so far gone that scrapping is a forgone conclusion.
@@armandoperez7967 they’re being scrapped for parts to be put on new locomotives
Silent sentinels
Be an eye opener...bring-in an portable air compressor and charge a tank to operate a horn. Then bail outa there....lol.
Awesome!!!!!!!
Those locomotive's should be scaped for steel and salvaged for parts
@@JD-sr3ie they are
They've been abandoned long enough that they are probably only good for scrap.
I seen some cool muffler bearings that can be restored 😂😂
Looks like the majority of those are switch engines which means they just moved cars in and out of the lay down yards. Yes some of them are rebuildable units. The motors that run the generators can be rebuilt and they are probably there to be used if needed. They ain't there just to sit and rot. They are there for a reason
They are from all different rail companies so some company bought them
They’re mainly used for scrap to build new engines
where is this
LTEX, McDonald Ohio. dont tresspass there, you will get arrested, and they will prosecute you
Clint Eastwood narrating!!
Hi kingstone
Lot of scrap metal just sitting there!
plz give me details ,i want buy this junks for scrap metal
I bet a few of those can still run
@@loganbloom6191 they probably can but they’re all retired and gonna soon be going to the scrap yard next store
This is really cool but I can't put up with you saying "wow" every 30 seconds. So frustrating I can't watch.
@@jakeoutdoors9600 yeah I understand this video along with my other ones are older footage I’m now releasing I’ve gotten better at not saying that every 30 seconds I’ll be dropping my newer videos soon here
@@King.exploresI look forward to watching them. You from the western PA area?
@@jakeoutdoors9600 I am not I’m from Minnesota I just made a trip out there
@@King.explores Ok. I was going to give you a recommendation in the area but Minnesota is a drive.
@@jakeoutdoors9600 I mean I’ll be back in Pa soon
Def go part 2
These locos are long before Def, you won't find any here
There was a similar yard in the UK but with steam locos. th-cam.com/video/bo3Nzx2jmGA/w-d-xo.html
WAY too enamored by used junk. Seemed to know nothing other than wow......coooool.......wow
@@haroldreardon8070 thank you for the feed back I will make sure to say more things in future videos
Bruh, but trains, you know, walking into a cab has a way of filling you with awe. especially when you have not seen the real thing. Like a lot of us.
Excellent video, I like how the presenter shows his sense of wonder. This "junk" can be reused, and there's always opportunity with used machinery.
That's a dumb thing to say.
Gen Z just has to put useless “like” in all their sentences. Sometimes they start the sentence with like. They did school from home and now they work from home. I guess you LIKE never LIKE were taught how to speak.
#1 - Those are NOT TRAINS, they are locomotives. #2 if you were so concerned you would learn more about these machines. #3, if it was so impressive, why don't you close cabinets and doors and protect what is left. You seem to feel it is a shame they are abandoned to just rot. Do your part to protect them from future damage.
Dude, your taking it a bit far. I enjoy railroad preservation and have always liked trains. But closing the battery box and engine bay doors is not going to make a huge difference in the condition of these locomotives. Also many of the locos I spotted here have many running examples. And don't make fun of the guy for calling them trains, I guarantee at some point in your life that's what you called these. Not everyone that finds "trains" neat is a ultra level railfan.
@@GreatNW Hi, Read your reply and rebuttal. Closing battery boxes will not undo the damage that has occurred. That is fact. But it will minimize more damage by weather, so will closing cab windows, doors and access door to the engines. If you have time to walk through them you can take the moment to close things up as you go along. Who knows who owns these engines. Who knows why they are there but some of them are likely operational and some preservation group might just like to negotiate for one or more of them. It is obvious that this fellow knows little about these engines. He can not identify the difference in engines, generators, and compressors. He doesn't have a glimmer about what the controls are and what they do. He doesn't know what a brake stand is. Regardless, he is awed by what he sees. He feels the tragedy of what that place represents and he could help by closing doors for far more than battery boxes. Apparently you missed the meaning of my comment.
@@organbuilder272the guy was trying to not draw attention to himself as he said there was activity nearby,should he be draping tarps over the exposed equipment also? The owners of the equipment aren’t in a big rush to keep anything dry,they have plenty of pieces and parts around
The chances of any of these units being reused is lower than zero
@@organbuilder272 these locomotives next stop is the scrap yard, wouldn't make any difference
@@GreatNW thank you
Every single Air horn stolen lol
Wow, like so cool n stuff... Honestly, go back to school and learn English, then return to posting videos. Content? Excellent. Narration? Near Impossible to endure. Sorry bro, don't mean to harsh your mellow but how many "wows"and "I don't know what this is but it's cool" can we take..
Apologies in advance on dissing your narration , your video work is really good.
No thanks for letting me know I like taking criticism so I can grow and provide more content for you guys
Then shut the sound off. Just enjoy the images. Sheesh, give the guy a break.
Really who are you to judge the man if you don't like the video don't watch it ass
Interesting video. Too bad filler words are over used . Words such as "like".
I turned off the sound
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Those trains have been decommissioned they're waiting to get scrapped when they could take him to the nether processing yard it can process that I'm😊
Engines.
WHY I AM SO MUCH OF A TRAIN GUY, A TRAIN FREAK OF TRAINS, WHY IVE EVEN GOT MY TRAIN SET IN MY ROOM 3" FROM THE GROUND RUNNING ALONG THE ENTIRE ROOM OF MINE AND INTO MY CLOSET AS WELL WITH 2 MAIN LINES AND SWITCHES TOO.. (HO SCALE).😳🤯😱, 😁💪👌👍
What a terrible investment. Buy up a bunch of used locomotives and then let them sit and rot.
@@platec4798 they scrap them for parts
How do YOU know? That NW2 sitting there was built in 1941, the F40PH (I'm assuming YOU of course know this, so I don't have to explain, you're so wise) pulled Amtrak trains virtually every day for over 20 years. The DM&IR SD9s, replaced steam on that railroad, but not completely until 1963...that is to say, they coexisted with steam engines! I could go on, but of course, you know all this..
Where is this ?