Onboard NS 8102: The Pennsylvania Heritage Unit

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 มิ.ย. 2012
  • On June 10, 2012 the Pennsylvania heritage unit made its first journey to the Northern New Jersey Shared Assets area. We had the chance to get an up close and personal view of the engine in Croxton Yard thanks to our friends at Norfolk Southern. In this exclusive video we will take you for an inside look at the Pennsylvania Heritage unit. Throughout the video you will see the engine starting up, the prime mover itself, as well as the many things inside the cab itself that can not be seen from the outside. We truly hope you enjoy this special video of the Pennsylvania Heritage unit, opportunities like this don't come around too often so we're thankful we were able to document this video for our fellow rail enthusiasts.
    At the end of the cab tour we included a clip of NS 8102 leading H8K out of Croxton Yard in the last hour of daylight. Seeing the engine actually pulling a train was definitely the icing on the cake for this phenomenal day!
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  • @CSXACe
    @CSXACe  12 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Yes, the mechanic crew was doing routine inspections before the train left the yard later that evening. The engine model is an ES44AC (built by GE), the locomotive is only a few months old, hence the brand new look on the inside. Norfolk Southern has painted 20 engines in the paint schemes of its predecessor railroads to commemorate its 30th anniversary, which has become the "heritage fleet".

  • @DieselDucy
    @DieselDucy 9 ปีที่แล้ว +156

    I work for NS. I am SO glad somebody was nice enough to show u the cab. I wish I could let people on the motor but if we get caught they will fire us so I can't risk my job :( CN has MUCH nicer units complete with hot plates and some have microwaves. I am a conductor and I have not ridden this motor yet.

    • @nstrains123
      @nstrains123 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I wish I couldd go inside of this unit because its my favorite but again my time will come when I apply for NS myself I hope to journey on this particular unit because its my favorite on the NS roster

    • @GordonTurnerpark
      @GordonTurnerpark 9 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      I have been on that engine. When I was on it, the toilet overflowed because it was full. Blue water overflowed into the cabin. My engineer and I had to piss off the catwalk. Not everything is pretty paint and easy schedules. Good luck Ohio Rail Films. I hope you didn't tell them you like trains or you are still looking for that job.

    • @AbelG8781
      @AbelG8781 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Harbor Line Productions not happening any time soon

    • @DrRichtoffen1
      @DrRichtoffen1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      GordonTurnerpark amen to that man railfan terds don't get it..

    • @mikeggg5671
      @mikeggg5671 7 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Matt - railfan terds? Seriously? People like what they like. Youre very lucky.
      And it was not that long ago when railroaders were very friendly to those who cherished their work - that has changed with lawyers and litigation proliferating. But the memory of a train stopping, and the engineer letting me ride with him for a mile or two, sustained me as a kid.
      Its a shame that things are not like they used to be.

  • @ATSF1927
    @ATSF1927 11 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I retired as a Fireman and Engineer in 1986 with 41 years of service. These locomotive have changed since I retired, awesome film :-)

  • @Videostosnoreto
    @Videostosnoreto 9 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Thats a moment that is impossible to forget. Nice video and that is really cool that you were able to even get close to the unit.

  • @olentangy74
    @olentangy74 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    That is one beautiful loco. I love the old PRR shield on the front.

  • @CSXACe
    @CSXACe  12 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    It truly was, this was my first time being in an evolution series engine and I can now see why the crews and railroads prefer these engines.

  • @CSXACe
    @CSXACe  11 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Thanks man! Much like yourself, I'm a fan of any locomotive. It's just the thrill of being next to this machine that puts out 4,400 horsepower, that never gets old!

  • @rgmrails
    @rgmrails 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Such a beautiful sight to see when inside the cab!

  • @jacobjones9498
    @jacobjones9498 9 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    That was Awesome! You included every thing from boarding to departure. Great video!

  • @CSXACe
    @CSXACe  12 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thanks man! Those engines are so nice from the inside, I'm sure the crews love them!

  • @BigBoyO56
    @BigBoyO56 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for posting a video of this beautiful Pennsylvania heritage unit. I love the sharp immaculate paint job along with the distinctive sounds of the heavy horses.

  • @nickltrains6952
    @nickltrains6952 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The paint scheme looks amassing. It was realy nice for the N.S. Engineer to have you in the engine cab. Thanks for sharing one great video. Nick

  • @CSXACe
    @CSXACe  12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it, seeing the train from the cab is really sweet.

  • @David-st5jj
    @David-st5jj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good afternoon, greetings from new big houses Chihuahua Mexico, I was a train driver on the Chihuahua to the Pacific railroad, and I always follow trains, I congratulate all the railroad workers and fans

  • @CSXACe
    @CSXACe  12 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks man! We had permission to board the engine from people of much higher authority than the train crew.

  • @CSXACe
    @CSXACe  12 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks man! I'm very fortunate to have experienced this, I will never forget that day. Hopefully you'll get to see it in the near future!

  • @jermainem3399
    @jermainem3399 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you sir that was beautiful love the shots and posts God Bless to all engineers and fans

  • @chessie0414
    @chessie0414 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awsome! Thanks for sharing your tour with all of us! Loved it and extremely jeleous!

  • @CSXACe
    @CSXACe  11 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The second engine was actually started right after 8102 was fired up, I *think* that sound has something to do with the reverser. Thanks a lot man and glad you enjoyed it!

  • @jefflanduyt6750
    @jefflanduyt6750 8 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Man she's pretty.

  • @k5rjtxj
    @k5rjtxj 7 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    That is a beautiful looking locomotive

    • @Nick_2K2_9
      @Nick_2K2_9 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s one of Norfolk Southern’s Heritage Locomotives

  • @Shane-Singleton
    @Shane-Singleton 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for posting the video of this beautiful girl when she was still shiny and new. And thank you to your friends at NS for allowing it. When I was a kid in the 80's I barely can remember getting to go into the cab of a diesel locomotive. I can't remember any more detail than that other than it was one of my parents' friends that worked for the railroad. his CB handle was Freight Train. :)

  • @CSXACe
    @CSXACe  12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks Kevin! I'm glad my dad and I were able to do this.

  • @rattykapitan9850
    @rattykapitan9850 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just love the way the American locomotive’s are built ( just like ford muscles) looks humongous and intimidating....and coming to the footage thanks for sharing...it was nice to know about...wished that they would let u honk😝....enjoyed watching it thanks for sharing....a fellow Indian rail enthusiast

  • @dianneklemmer9381
    @dianneklemmer9381 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve always wanted to see the inside of a locomotive and now I have! Thank you 😀

  • @rufec12
    @rufec12 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was awesome! Thanks so much for sharing this!

  • @cnman234
    @cnman234 11 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nice, my favourite heritage unit ever!

  • @rj4590
    @rj4590 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent...Worth watching again!

  • @flavatown1730
    @flavatown1730 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Love that colour

  • @calvindavis4902
    @calvindavis4902 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is a Beautiful locomotive how technology has advanced over the years.

  • @dcarpine28
    @dcarpine28 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video!!! Very fun to see the inside of this locomotive!!! Thank you for sharing!!! :)

  • @kirklonnquist3265
    @kirklonnquist3265 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That is one really sharp beautiful looking locomotive

  • @1956tmo
    @1956tmo 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice video and enjoyed the tour of the cab. Very nicely done

  • @ronstrainsandmore
    @ronstrainsandmore 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow that is awesome great video love those heritage units!!!

  • @CSXACe
    @CSXACe  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sorry to hear that man, it's worth making a trip to see these engines. Norfolk Southern did a phenomenal job with them. Thanks man, I'm really thankful that I was able to do this.

  • @CSXACe
    @CSXACe  12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for checking it out! Glad you enjoyed watching it.

  • @wmjwell
    @wmjwell 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing! Enjoyed your video

  • @DGModelworks
    @DGModelworks 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome!! Thanks for sharing this!!

  • @mbwolf61
    @mbwolf61 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the tour!

  • @supplysarge
    @supplysarge 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    She is a beauty !

  • @TheMaus9
    @TheMaus9 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video. Never would of imagined a train crew letting a railfan in the cab of a heritage unit. Awesome video dude.

  • @System6VideoProductions
    @System6VideoProductions 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    When 8103 was pre heritage unit. Now it’s a Norfolk and western HeritageUnit. Nice video and cool cab tour.

  • @CSXACe
    @CSXACe  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad you liked it man! Thanks for checking it out!

  • @CSX5340
    @CSX5340 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice view inside the unit thanks for posting it i love watching cab views

  • @sicilian12345
    @sicilian12345 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video, I love those heritage units!

  • @MarkShannonroad_videos
    @MarkShannonroad_videos 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was great video! Thank you for posting!

  • @railcar123
    @railcar123 10 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Beautiful locomotive..

  • @CSXACe
    @CSXACe  12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks man! Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @21stCenturyLtd
    @21stCenturyLtd 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is way too cool Steve. Phenomenal video!

  • @SodorValleyProductions
    @SodorValleyProductions 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video my friend. I've been lucky enough to be in the cab of multiple locomotives, my most favorite being the SD70AC. The others included an ES44AH, AC6000CW, C40-8, and more. It's quite a thirll to be inside one of these locmotives. I'm sure being in one of Norfolk Southern's Heritage Units was amazing. Great video!

  • @jamesmark782
    @jamesmark782 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the inside view. Did not realize they continued the exterior paint inside. Was expecting the usual green or gray like you find on school buses.

  • @thomasfawcett9447
    @thomasfawcett9447 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the awesome video. I can feel what its really like to be a Conductor.
    I plan to watch more of your videos and give them a like, plus subscribe.
    Keep them coming!!!!

  • @CSXACe
    @CSXACe  12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks a lot man! Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @jcdevarg864
    @jcdevarg864 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excelente tren mercante de gran longitud y belleza, congratulaciones por el vídeo!!!! Saludos desde España

  • @edwardedward3335
    @edwardedward3335 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice locomotive,sound of engine is awesome

  • @trippyslycooper2042
    @trippyslycooper2042 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    ahhh there is my lovely doll...Pennsylvania Railroad is my fave railroad :)

  • @Donfleebie1
    @Donfleebie1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful resto

  • @FloridaRailfan
    @FloridaRailfan 11 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Gotta love those NS Heritage units! 5 *

  • @dennisb-trains23
    @dennisb-trains23 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pennsylvania Railroad is my favorite 😍. It looked as beautiful inside as outside.

  • @CSXACe
    @CSXACe  12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks man! Same here, can't thank NS enough for doing this!

  • @CSXACe
    @CSXACe  11 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Indeed. It is to my understanding that this configuration for the control stand is standard for NS, even on their modern units.

  • @CSXACe
    @CSXACe  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks a lot dude, glad you enjoyed it!

  • @domrus8144
    @domrus8144 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is awesome that you got a cab tour.

  • @theK4livesagain
    @theK4livesagain 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ignoring the obvious trolls, this is a very nice video that I appreciate you posting.

  • @johnnycab23513
    @johnnycab23513 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Most enjoyable. Thank you.

  • @CSXACe
    @CSXACe  12 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    That actually wasn't the engineer, it was one of the mechanics making sure everything was working as it was supposed to.

    • @TrainsandFTFEnjoyer
      @TrainsandFTFEnjoyer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      CSXACe yep. We dont want any heritage units not working. They are the rarest trains EVER.

    • @itzmason-roblox5985
      @itzmason-roblox5985 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      CSXACe why did it break down

    • @saskatchewanrailfan8149
      @saskatchewanrailfan8149 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      CSXACe when was that heritage unit built?

    • @csxrailfan1372
      @csxrailfan1372 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@saskatchewanrailfan8149 I think this locomotive was built in 2012.

    • @minnesotarailfan11
      @minnesotarailfan11 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@itzmason-roblox5985 it didn’t they just do regular testing on any train before leaving some rail yards they don’t do this every day but they do it once in a while to a locomotive

  • @CSXACe
    @CSXACe  11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow man that's incredible, God Bless You! I can't begin to imagine the changes you've seen in railroading during your career into today. That's really something else man, what railroad(s) did you work for? Glad you enjoyed it the video.

  • @syedjavedahmad9719
    @syedjavedahmad9719 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks first time I saw the cab. In yah past seen Bangalore India. Very nice.

  • @CSXACe
    @CSXACe  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @alexheredia1446
    @alexheredia1446 7 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    Listen, this goes for anyone watching this video to fully understand something that is clearly still a social problem here in the United States. Many people have posted so many ridiculous and hateful comments on this video about the railroad employee that was giving my friend (CSXACe) a hard time about his ethnicity. All of you individuals that were saying these very racist and prejudice comments need to just grow up and learn that American society nowadays is filled with foreign people from far and wide that travel here simply to live a better life. For starters you all can't just automatically assume that this employee was of Hindu descent. Many other people from that specific part of the globe also speak with a specific accent. You need to think of it this way. This man came here probably with very little but now you realize that you don't necessarily need to fully master the English language in order for you to survive in this country. You all discriminate against him for who he is but apparently Norfolk Southern did not. So what if he works as a railroad employee? SO WHAT? He's not doing anything wrong. He's simply making a name for himself. Working so he can one day retire and enjoy the American life. Ok, ok, so it's probably not everyday a person like him works for a railroad company but that doesn't matter. He had never done anything to any of you. Just let him be and do his job. Don't focus on him you need to focus on you! It's about to be 2017 and many of you are still acting like your living during the civil rights era. Bro your video is amazing and it's really a once in a lifetime experience. Sorry about these low life's. For everyone. Man up and just accept it! Like damn bruh! 😤😤😤 💯💯💯

    • @cmanlovespancakes
      @cmanlovespancakes 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Also he must have experience as they would not just hire him off the boat as an engineer. He may have had railroad experience from where he came or other experience which gave him advantage to being hired. Also many immigrants are seen as hard workers who are willing to put in the hours and tend to be more loyal to companies compared to many Americans which are becoming increasingly lazy and only want to do the minimum amount of work.

    • @Shane-Singleton
      @Shane-Singleton 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Agreed. I've got quite a few friends from India. And trains are far more a part of the normal commute for many people than here in the states. Out of necessity. They pack in pretty tight to make it to their jobs in the cities. You see a lot of good old locomotives on the rails there.

    • @Canopus68
      @Canopus68 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      We Americans have lost our knowledge of history. We have forgotten that India was "owned" by England until about 50 years ago so most of the people spoke both what ever ethnic dialect they grew up with and English. I find it amazing went people have to bash people because the have an accent. I wonder how many of these people can speak a second language. Most can't even speak American English. We also seem to forget that India has an extensive rail system and many of the newer locomotives are nearly the same as ours except for features they asked for when they were built. It doesn't matter where someone comes from, they want the same things we want--a place to live, food on the table, jobs, health care, and schools. Sadly we Americans are on the verge of losing many of these things thanks to our dysfunctional government.

    • @Big.G5137
      @Big.G5137 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Well said

    • @elainefairchilde7982
      @elainefairchilde7982 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Alex I think you made a nice comment. I agree. Just so you know Hindu and Hinduism is just a term for rather a collection of religious practices across India. Indian and Hindu aren't the same, though I know what you're saying. Peace. Toot-toot

  • @kevinluzier799
    @kevinluzier799 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    So good to Ser the Pennsy stripes love it!💕💕💕

  • @PennRailVideos
    @PennRailVideos 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! This really is EXCLUSIVE! Very nice indeed!

  • @IAIS96
    @IAIS96 ปีที่แล้ว

    Seen this unit and just got her in ho scale one of my favorite NS heritage units

  • @irelandbloke
    @irelandbloke 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid 👍🏻

  • @CSXACe
    @CSXACe  12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Haha thanks man! There's something to be said just for seeing the engine though, externally it's beautiful!

  • @CSXACe
    @CSXACe  11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you!

  • @coreywilliams4949
    @coreywilliams4949 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool video. And finally there are no negative comments about the GE locomotive so far.

  • @tarmac2001
    @tarmac2001 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good to see the older style control stand on a new locomotive.

  • @irelandbloke
    @irelandbloke 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video 👍🏻

  • @kansasstatealerting2424
    @kansasstatealerting2424 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome!

  • @basil97
    @basil97 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video

  • @baebradar
    @baebradar 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video man! And very cool brand new loco!

  • @davidschick6951
    @davidschick6951 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this video, especially for the footage inside the short hood. I always wondered what was in there.
    I also always wondered why the engine start switch itself is not in the cab.

  • @calvindavis4902
    @calvindavis4902 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The SD40-2's lashed up together is quite a show to see in action!

  • @Thomas1980
    @Thomas1980 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Super Video👍👍👍
    Best greetings
    Thomas

  • @papilot312
    @papilot312 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome experience! I hope someday I will get the chance to check out the inside of one of these big GEs :)

  • @JungleYT
    @JungleYT 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    *Great audio...* I'm amazed at how automated or computerized that thing is! It's just a locomotive... LOL maybe that's why a recent Amtrak I took between Los Angeles and San Diego arrived right on time within 1 to 3 minutes???

  • @Lightwolf333
    @Lightwolf333 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was awesome!

  • @warszawianka
    @warszawianka 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh, man! Great! I saw 8102 cross over the Rockville Bridge about 2 weeks ago, but you got a much better view than I did, lol. The engineer's accent is cool too.

  • @csu1226
    @csu1226 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video! And that is a rare opportunity for any railfan.

  • @railfanningrailproductions
    @railfanningrailproductions 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it when it honked when it was leaving and the bell

  • @CSXACe
    @CSXACe  12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for watching! I'm really glad you liked it, I was stoked to get this one out for everyone.

  • @thetigerstripes
    @thetigerstripes 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very clean engine - nice paint.

  • @MMID303
    @MMID303 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome dude. I've only been in Geeps and a couple of SD40-2 & rebuilt SD45s

  • @elektrosoundwave
    @elektrosoundwave 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    went through the interior a little too fast, but I've never been inside an engine before either. It's not an SD-45, but it's not too shabby. :)

  • @PantherLineProductionsofOhio
    @PantherLineProductionsofOhio ปีที่แล้ว

    This was the first Heritage unit I ever saw.

  • @Branddenthepinkgoldpeachfan
    @Branddenthepinkgoldpeachfan ปีที่แล้ว +3

    6:49 *[Train Horn Blaring]*
    7:25 *[GEVO Engines Chugging]*

  • @caelanreeves9760
    @caelanreeves9760 10 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Awesome, the people that dislike are jealous

  • @michaelmccarthy4615
    @michaelmccarthy4615 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Damn! That is one shiny engine!

  • @NorfolkSouthernES44AC
    @NorfolkSouthernES44AC 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video!