It's short term borrowing, as opposed to leasing which is (normally) long term. Energy credits (a.k.a. horsepower-hour credits) eliminate the need to swap out power in the middle of the run, reducing the amount of time and effort wasted. This is the same system that explains why Union Pacific double stack trains can be seen in the Detroit area (for example) as well as BNSF coal trains delivering coal to hundreds of power plants not only in Michigan, but also much of the midwest and even the east coast.
Great stuff. I was actually out that way for the first time on tour with a band about two weeks after you shot this. We saw various railways but not much traffic so it's neat to find out about what moves here.
The traffic density is sparse, but regular. You can set your watch to them sometimes. Know the patterns and grab a scanner, and you can find plenty of action to follow.
@@ThornappleRiverRailSeries I doubt I'll be back that way anytime soon but next time I'll bring a scanner for sure. That said, the tight schedules around touring mean you rarely have time to stop along the way between venues :(
You guys as well as delay in Block Productions a ride up there with green frog Productions and Heron rail you guys know what you're doing when it comes to the railroad documentaries and you know what you're talkin about these videos are very informative and very well made and they're some of the best that I have ever seen hands down keep up the good work I honestly hope you meet up With delay in Block Productions one day
The white covered gondola cars are from Humboldt crushing facility of the Eagle Mine which mines Copper and Nickle ore in sulfide body. Placard is UN3077 Copper Sulfide, a environmental hazard, hope this helps! Oh the crushed ore is heading to Canada for processing.
Stellar video! Just spent the day up here and you covered it well. Your map is EXCELLENT!
Thank you! And well done 👍
I live in Ishpeming and every place I recognize!
I grew up in Hancock MI, a mere 33 miles from L'Anse. Amazing to me, that 1065 was there, closer than it's ever been to my current home in San Diego!
I ENJOYED this ... next time stop and have a drink with Old Ish for me !!
Awesome video!
Great catch! Awesome shots
Great as usual! Keep up your high standards Alex, thanks!
I miss living in Michigan. For some reason CN is always leasing locomotives in that certain area.
I don't think it's leasing. It's likely where they hold power for horsepower repayment.
true
It's short term borrowing, as opposed to leasing which is (normally) long term. Energy credits (a.k.a. horsepower-hour credits) eliminate the need to swap out power in the middle of the run, reducing the amount of time and effort wasted. This is the same system that explains why Union Pacific double stack trains can be seen in the Detroit area (for example) as well as BNSF coal trains delivering coal to hundreds of power plants not only in Michigan, but also much of the midwest and even the east coast.
Great stuff. I was actually out that way for the first time on tour with a band about two weeks after you shot this. We saw various railways but not much traffic so it's neat to find out about what moves here.
The traffic density is sparse, but regular. You can set your watch to them sometimes. Know the patterns and grab a scanner, and you can find plenty of action to follow.
DaYoopers are a fav of mine !!
@@ThornappleRiverRailSeries I doubt I'll be back that way anytime soon but next time I'll bring a scanner for sure. That said, the tight schedules around touring mean you rarely have time to stop along the way between venues :(
You guys as well as delay in Block Productions a ride up there with green frog Productions and Heron rail you guys know what you're doing when it comes to the railroad documentaries and you know what you're talkin about these videos are very informative and very well made and they're some of the best that I have ever seen hands down keep up the good work I honestly hope you meet up With delay in Block Productions one day
Excellent video. I enjoyed following on Google Earth also.
So did I!
Ive seen it all now
Epic as always!
hi ryan
Hi Evan
Very cool scenes!
I like train videos videos on TH-cam 👍
Excellent job 👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻......well done
pretty cool
Well done
There he is the ns s&a heritage locomotive no 1065
What type of placards are on the cars from the mine?
The white covered gondola cars are from Humboldt crushing facility of the Eagle Mine which mines Copper and Nickle ore in sulfide body.
Placard is UN3077 Copper Sulfide, a environmental hazard, hope this helps!
Oh the crushed ore is heading to Canada for processing.
Nice video
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Still pretty salty over the fact that 1065 got dropped off in Gladstone lol. Good stuff though.
Boatwatching 14 It came back south back in May.
You forgot another fallen flag that went to Houghton, the Milwaukee Road
By any chance do you know any good rail fanning spots in Evansville Indiana?
Never been down there
How lucky do you have to be to get S&A on a local?
The track speed is painful to watch! 10 mph maybe?
It goes through Michigan but not Allentown lol
You talk too much.