honestly, sometimes i was born in the late 70's and early 80's, because i never got to see railroads like this. a diverse in not only engines, but companies themselves.
This one really makes me miss seeing standard cab GEs and CR blue still around Also I love the sound of the clip starting a 5:40, with that nicely tuned K5LA echoing off the hills
Those GEs sound like the are pulling so damn hard that it makes you realize the brute force of the steam engines. Was amazed to see that coal stage. Since I was little I've been impressed and amazed by the railroads all over the world, thanks for sharing this.
Dang!! Right when I think I've seen it all and all there is to see you drop another scorcher of a video Jack! This is pure eye candy 🍬 thank you for all that you did back then to bring is what you do now ✌
I love playing train simulator pro 2015 on my phone listening to the pocahontas east and west district as well as Roanoke on the scanner. It brings even more fun to the realism to the game.
I miss railfanning that line. But I stopped visiting after the N&W CPL signals all fell. That and widecab GEs no longer make this line worthy of the seven hour drive to see it.
Same thing here anb. I have less drive time than you, but loosing the signals, all the coal traffic and many branches, I have no desire to invest the drive time and high gas cost. At least we have the memories of better times. Thanks for watching.
Excellent Catch Jack you know my Favorite is Autoparts Train of 184 and 185 the Toledo to Norfolk and Norfolk to Toledo even though Ford Plant in Norfolk Closed after 2007 those were Long Time Trains Since 1969
Watching these trains bring back memories of when I visit my grandmothers when they lived in Kyle. Now they are no longer there, coal Is declining, can’t get a Demon burger at the coffee shop in Northfolk, and double stacks are now on the line. Thanks so much for the vids
Tony, there are some alignment oddities at Tug Junction. At one time Tug Branch was double tracked from Tug Junction to Wilcoe Yard. Also, in the steam era the passenger station was in the middle of downtown Welch. So the EB passenger trains would go across a little piece of Tug Branch to the Welch Loop to access the passenger station and then rejoin the mainline east of Welch Tunnel. I can't remember the year but if you go back in time far enough the mainline actually followed part of the Tug Branch alignment with all rail traffic going through downtown Welch. Lots of history on the "Pokey".
That is what they call a "Bug Slug". Its a radio controlled unit the mine owns for loading cars. www.flickr.com/photos/jackdk/51381551234/in/photolist-2mhhfiz-2mhpT5o
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Really nice videos, as well as locations. Thanks for posting!!
Fantastic video!!!
That first train had some really cool hi-cubes on it. Have a Happy New Year, Jack!
What a Blast from the past. Another great video. Happy Holidays.
Awesome! I saw the vintage Chessie box 😃😃 Thanks for sharing!!
That was a real bonus for sure Luke.
honestly, sometimes i was born in the late 70's and early 80's, because i never got to see railroads like this. a diverse in not only engines, but companies themselves.
Really enjoyed your video. Thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for watching.
Man, you gotta love the sound of those big diesels working and rolling the coal baby!!!!
There is no doubt about it TPP. Just gotta love it.
Awesome video!
One quick note, I think the CP SD40 at 21:37 is actually DM&E 6084. That’s an awesome catch way out there on the Pokey!
This one really makes me miss seeing standard cab GEs and CR blue still around
Also I love the sound of the clip starting a 5:40, with that nicely tuned K5LA echoing off the hills
Man, what a video! Thanks Jack!
Thank you LRRP. Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for watching.
Great video and some great action Jack!
Thanks so much. To bad the action isn't as heavy now as it was then. Thanks for watching.
Great video Jack I love watching Trains working the heavy grades like this.
Like seeing the ole C39-8's working again.
Those GEs sound like the are pulling so damn hard that it makes you realize the brute force of the steam engines.
Was amazed to see that coal stage.
Since I was little I've been impressed and amazed by the railroads all over the world, thanks for sharing this.
Like the sounds of an orchestra. How the sounds slowly builds to a climax. I love the sound. Excellent video Jack. Thank you.
It sure is great music! Thanks again.
Awesome video!
Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for watching.
Dang!! Right when I think I've seen it all and all there is to see you drop another scorcher of a video Jack! This is pure eye candy 🍬 thank you for all that you did back then to bring is what you do now ✌
That is a great vid!
Love seeing those high hood N&W SD40-2's Jack!
Nice Vid Man.
Thank you RL. Glad you enjoyed it.
I love playing train simulator pro 2015 on my phone listening to the pocahontas east and west district as well as Roanoke on the scanner. It brings even more fun to the realism to the game.
Wonderful location for filming, Jack !! Bravo !! Loved the clag at 2:28. Thanks for sharing this one. James.
Awesome footage, its a shame this line is not as busy as it used to be
I miss railfanning that line. But I stopped visiting after the N&W CPL signals all fell. That and widecab GEs no longer make this line worthy of the seven hour drive to see it.
Same thing here anb. I have less drive time than you, but loosing the signals, all the coal traffic and many branches, I have no desire to invest the drive time and high gas cost. At least we have the memories of better times. Thanks for watching.
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Excellent Catch Jack you know my Favorite is Autoparts Train of 184 and 185 the Toledo to Norfolk and Norfolk to Toledo even though Ford Plant in Norfolk Closed after 2007 those were Long Time Trains Since 1969
Lots of interesting cars and road names on those trains back then, and hardly any graffiti. Love it.
@@1jackdk Me Too Jack seeing a Few L&N is a Classic Treat
back wen sd40 s ,n dash 8,9 s ruled the rails,good ol vid
Watching these trains bring back memories of when I visit my grandmothers when they lived in Kyle. Now they are no longer there, coal
Is declining, can’t get a Demon burger at the coffee shop in Northfolk, and double stacks are now on the line. Thanks so much for the vids
MARAVILHOSO VER ISTO. FERROVIA É UMA COISA QUE NUNCA DESAPARECERA, NUNCA!
This isn't Massachussetts!
Whoops, wrong 'Pocahontas'.
At 4-22 why did the track have an S bend in it when they could have had a single flowing bend, not just us modelers that do it
Tony, there are some alignment oddities at Tug Junction. At one time Tug Branch was double tracked from Tug Junction to Wilcoe Yard. Also, in the steam era the passenger station was in the middle of downtown Welch. So the EB passenger trains would go across a little piece of Tug Branch to the Welch Loop to access the passenger station and then rejoin the mainline east of Welch Tunnel. I can't remember the year but if you go back in time far enough the mainline actually followed part of the Tug Branch alignment with all rail traffic going through downtown Welch. Lots of history on the "Pokey".
Hey Jack do you sell any of your videos on DVD? And if so how can I get some?
Sweet video, thanks for sharing! 21:50 what is that?
That is what they call a "Bug Slug". Its a radio controlled unit the mine owns for loading cars. www.flickr.com/photos/jackdk/51381551234/in/photolist-2mhhfiz-2mhpT5o