I worked this job for years with the Gensets. Hated those engines. You can see not all the engines ever worked causing the train to stall on the grade. Great coverage Snuffy.
I grew up near this, sub. It's the old Pacific Electric Torrance/Redondo Beach sector. The lumber yard is on the line that ran to Redondo. Thanks for posting. I remember the wig wag signals. There used to be more on the branch.
The Raton Sub in either NM or CO have a handful of Wigwags. Along with semaphore signals, jointed rail, and the old pole lines. All still left from the Santa Fe era, BNSF abandoned the line a few years back, leaving only Amtrak to maintain and operate the track. Lately the states of CO and NM have set aside funding to preserve the line since it has a decent amount of historical significance.
I think the Metro Blue Line should have 2 wig wags acting as cantilever guards at the Spring Street crossing in Long Beach. Think about it. The six modern day guards (+ the new ped gates that are being installed as we speak) and 2 wig wags over head using LED lights and a GS Type 2 E-bell.
Sniffy i grew up on 166th st so i know that track Very well and i would like to film with you as i grew up with that train coming down those tracks everyday. I remember that use to be a old SP line. I would love the opportunity to film with you next time you are in the neighborhood
I remember the GenSets when they were new and clean, no graffiti at all. Didn’t stay that way for long though. Do they park those things unattended at J yard? That would probably explain it
I am guilty of a thought crime, if one of those wigwag's disappears overnight, I should be the prime suspect. I'm thinking that the crew stopped to eat at Pit Burger (166th & Normandie). I'm salivating right now thinking of a Double Teriyaki burger. Yummm
So no class I continues to have switchmen board on the fly, but they allow walking across the boards on the end of a car while in motion? If anyone has seen the ATSF "count the seconds" video you would know that switchmen can hop on safely while a train is moving. I'm just wondering if they need to walk the train across the crossing because I know the G&U expects people to just observe and stop although this may only be a Massachusetts thing.
Where does UP park these locomotives, in the middle of gang territory that is near a paint supply warehouse..? 😠 In Houston, TX, out of service locomotives usually parked at Settgast Yd (Former HB&T and MP), behind high razor wire topped fences at the engine shop's.! 😠
Ugh. Why do people feel the need to grafitti on locomotives? And for that matter, why hasn't UP washed those gensets yet? Can't have anything to do with the drought.
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I worked this job for years with the Gensets. Hated those engines. You can see not all the engines ever worked causing the train to stall on the grade. Great coverage Snuffy.
Them Loco’s are official gang members!
I've still have not ever seen a genset locomotive. Excellent video Snuffy.
Graffiti and even more graffiti, welcome to LA! Nice video Snuffy.
I grew up near this, sub. It's the old Pacific Electric Torrance/Redondo Beach sector. The lumber yard is on the line that ran to Redondo. Thanks for posting. I remember the wig wag signals. There used to be more on the branch.
Finally some Torrance, Compton-ish footage
That really cool that some wig-wag crossings are still around.
I saw some at The Grove, Los Angeles, CA
Well, those are replicas, but yes it is great that they are still in use!
The Raton Sub in either NM or CO have a handful of Wigwags. Along with semaphore signals, jointed rail, and the old pole lines. All still left from the Santa Fe era, BNSF abandoned the line a few years back, leaving only Amtrak to maintain and operate the track. Lately the states of CO and NM have set aside funding to preserve the line since it has a decent amount of historical significance.
@@livingroomset2084 Theres only one wig-wag on it.
The nitty gritty of railroading.
That dog barking had me dying 😂😂😂
great video cool locomotives good jod from indiana cool bell at 6:13
I think the Metro Blue Line should have 2 wig wags acting as cantilever guards at the Spring Street crossing in Long Beach. Think about it. The six modern day guards (+ the new ped gates that are being installed as we speak) and 2 wig wags over head using LED lights and a GS Type 2 E-bell.
I enjoyed watching this video and I love it. great camera shot from the beginning of the video
BTW the dog is funny barking at the employees.
Nice video. I enjoyed it!
Sniffy i grew up on 166th st so i know that track Very well and i would like to film with you as i grew up with that train coming down those tracks everyday. I remember that use to be a old SP line. I would love the opportunity to film with you next time you are in the neighborhood
I love wig wags, too bad it seems to be in a rather seedy area
I remember the GenSets when they were new and clean, no graffiti at all. Didn’t stay that way for long though. Do they park those things unattended at J yard? That would probably explain it
I am guilty of a thought crime, if one of those wigwag's disappears overnight, I should be the prime suspect.
I'm thinking that the crew stopped to eat at Pit Burger (166th & Normandie). I'm salivating right now thinking of a Double Teriyaki burger. Yummm
What do you mean?
I B Trippin I used to hit Pit Burger all the time on the way home from school!
Nice video!!
So no class I continues to have switchmen board on the fly, but they allow walking across the boards on the end of a car while in motion? If anyone has seen the ATSF "count the seconds" video you would know that switchmen can hop on safely while a train is moving. I'm just wondering if they need to walk the train across the crossing because I know the G&U expects people to just observe and stop although this may only be a Massachusetts thing.
That's a very angry dog at 8:50. Good video.
Have you filmed the Marlboro local train before?
Up local L309 with 2705 leading!
UP local L704 ( Old Y130 ) with 2706
how many times did that red mini van pass?
Up local U754 with 2705 leading
L309 with 2706 leading
Why did they take down the wig wag signal?
Is it still there?
UP local Y124 ( old C308 )
You should make videos to this extent more often 4X quality and considerable length.
Nice catches. Is there any UP paint under all that graffiti?
Where does UP park these locomotives, in the middle of gang territory that is near a paint supply warehouse..? 😠
In Houston, TX, out of service locomotives usually parked at Settgast Yd (Former HB&T and MP), behind high razor wire topped fences at the engine shop's.! 😠
After C803 has passing C805's baretables
SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tank car looks like a Angry Dog 8:50
UP local X700!
Those poor gensets.
Your cam recorded start autostart stop fashion
Ugh. Why do people feel the need to grafitti on locomotives? And for that matter, why hasn't UP washed those gensets yet? Can't have anything to do with the drought.
Droughts over
It rained when I was there
A lot of rain
boy they have a field day with them! lol they store them in bad areas...
UP local J784
IT 'S A SHAME RR CAN'T PARK LOCO'S WITHOUT GANGS TAGGING THEN
Good thing I don’t live in Los Angeles.