Southern Pacific’s Desert Raceway - The Sunset Route in 1995

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  • @gabrielnelson3400
    @gabrielnelson3400 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    the good ole days of railfanning; when engines were dirty, loud, varied, and much more exciting. And rollingstock was much more unique!

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Agreed! It was an incredible time to be trackside, that’s for sure. Thank you for appreciating that era.

    • @davidmihevc3990
      @davidmihevc3990 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      For sure.
      I sure miss the Espee.

    • @skylershummingbird1667
      @skylershummingbird1667 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      As someone born in 1990, I wish I could've experienced this Era firsthand. 5 different engines and trains full of nothing but lesser cars do absolutely nothing fot me. These were the true glory days.

    • @colinmulder6806
      @colinmulder6806 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I couldn't agree with you more on that one.

    • @colinmulder6806
      @colinmulder6806 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@@davidmihevc3990I miss the SP for these reasons:
      1. Had a fair amount of traffic on the SUNSET ROUTE.
      2. Their power shortages brought a variety of foreign power from other sources onto their territory so their was never a dull moment.
      3. Keeping their fleet of diesels active & working hard with little time to keep them clean.
      4. Them & their neighbor railroad to the North CHICO do fit in more in the SOUTHWEST with fast track & fast trains.
      5. These are just TWO of the fallen flag railroads of the 90'S that I grew up on & will never grow tired of.

  • @mjrodriguez8670
    @mjrodriguez8670 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Dan Hadley certainly did a wonderful job videographing the SP Sunset Route in March 1995, when SP had a variety of EMD diesels! And he captured a Santa Fe F45 with the Santa Fe name painted out. I enjoyed watching this video!

    • @colinmulder6806
      @colinmulder6806 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That F45 is only one of a few along with some SD45'S that working on the SP as lease units from Morrison Knudsen. They started showing up in early 1994.

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you so much, MJ! Mr. Hadley really did witness some great variety during his visit to the Sunset Route. And yes, that F45 was pretty neat! Thanks again.

    • @colinmulder6806
      @colinmulder6806 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CVisionProductions1 During that time period, those along with EX-SF SD45'S could be found scattered system wide on SP'S system. Even a few of the F45'S could be found working on the UTAH RAILWAY in Utah as well.

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @colinmulder6806 Interesting! Those were neat units. Thank you for the information.

    • @colinmulder6806
      @colinmulder6806 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CVisionProductions1 I agree & you're welcome.

  • @skylershummingbird1667
    @skylershummingbird1667 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    As much as I've sadly lost most of the enjoyment from modern railfanning due to thd lack of variety, these videos truly show the last great era in railroading before Wall Street and the leasing companies devoured the railroads. car fleets.

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      We completely understand where you’re coming from. The variety of 90s railroading is greatly missed today. That’s one of the main reasons why we release so many videos from this era. Thank you for watching and commenting.

  • @brandancruz2696
    @brandancruz2696 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    C Vision Production is on fire with these SP Releases! It's like Christmas came early!!!

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thank you for enjoying these videos, Brandan! The SP was easy to love… We appreciate the comment.

  • @carlgomm9699
    @carlgomm9699 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Awesome show, I'm a retired over the road truck driver and no longer travel, shows like this take me back to places I'll not see again, I remember lots of fast freights between Lordsburg and El Paso along with lots of wide open territory

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you, Carl! The SP traveled through some beautiful country in the Southwest. We’re glad that you got to see it firsthand. We appreciate you watching the video.

  • @joeystrains.9316
    @joeystrains.9316 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    My father worked for SP in Houston back in the 70s. He took me to the giant yard and locomotive repair facilities. Wish I had pictures. Thank you for the video!

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Those sound like wonderful memories! It’s great that you got to experience that era of railroading. And, you’re very welcome. It’s our pleasure to share this video with you.

  • @metalheadrailfan
    @metalheadrailfan ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Good to see a lot of extra footage that wasn't used in Pentrex's "The Stormy".

    • @colinmulder6806
      @colinmulder6806 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here. I knew the original could've been longer than 75 minutes.

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @metalheadrailfan Yes! We always search out those unused scenes. A lot of them are very good! Thank you for watching, and for your comment.

    • @colinmulder6806
      @colinmulder6806 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CVisionProductions1 These come about when the original versions are on a deadline for release to the public thus leaving extra minutes or even hours of leftover footage unused. If they wanted to, they could've used footage like these for VOLUME 2'S or 3'S.

    • @SpheroJr3289
      @SpheroJr3289 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I recognized a good bit of those!
      Too bad my copy is stuck in the player 😢

    • @colinmulder6806
      @colinmulder6806 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SpheroJr3289 Really?

  • @jimikrentkowski4073
    @jimikrentkowski4073 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Looks like Dan Hadley Had great connections and access to these places he took these videos. Great job posting this CVision!!

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you very much!!! Mr. Hadley was generally welcomed by the railroads. He was known to be responsible and safe while on railroad property, so it earned him a good reputation. We appreciate the nice comment, Jimi.

  • @fueldragster
    @fueldragster 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I grew up in Tucson in the late 90’s and for those first few post merger years everything still had an Espee feel with old dirty, smoky diesels and lots of foreign power until the big order of SD70’s arrived in 2000. Those first few shots in the yard really bring back memories of the days when my dad and I would explore the yard…we even got access to the catwalk above the fueling pad! This free access changed post 9/11 of course. This video really made me nostalgic for those hot, sundrenched days railfanning the Sunset route

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We’re happy that this video brought you back to those happy times. And you’re absolutely right, “railroad access” for railfans started to become more difficult beginning in the early 2000s. We do miss the good old days! Regarding the motive power situation on the Union Pacific following the SP merger, that record-breaking order for 1000 SD70Ms allowed the UP to regain traffic that had previously been lost, and to rebuild its reputation as a solid performer in the railroad industry. Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment.

  • @joelpoland673
    @joelpoland673 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "We are not here to be efficient, mind you" 😂
    Some great footage from Dan, thank you all for getting it produced and uploaded to share with us.

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  ปีที่แล้ว

      That was a classic line! And she was right to be saying that. Moving the oldest traffic first looks good on paper, but it often isn’t practical. It can actually create more congestion in certain situations. And thank you for the kind words, Joel. We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed the video.

  • @Railroader85
    @Railroader85 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Excellent video

  • @arizonalivesteamer9225
    @arizonalivesteamer9225 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great video, so many people in the video I worked with when I transferred to Tucson. Robbie was a yard master when i got to Tucson

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you very much! Robbie seemed like quite the interesting person. It’s great that you got to work with her. The SP was fortunate to employ so many great railroaders. We appreciate you watching and commenting.

    • @arizonalivesteamer9225
      @arizonalivesteamer9225 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@CVisionProductions1 Robbie was also in a popular railroad book from 1980s. Her and Linda were working switch engines

    • @colinmulder6806
      @colinmulder6806 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      REALLY?

    • @colinmulder6806
      @colinmulder6806 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@arizonalivesteamer9225Did you ever got a chance to see a variety of foreign & lease power visiting the SP between 1991-1996?

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @arizonalivesteamer9225 That’s pretty cool! We’d love to see that book.

  • @echohunter4199
    @echohunter4199 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I want to express my gratitude for you sharing this on TH-cam. I’m a retired Army Infantryman and my dad retired from SP/UP in 2005 where he worked on the Shasta then Cascade divisions. My hometown is Klamath Falls, OR and we saw some great things over the years. Each month I buy a DVD showing SP in the regions he worked on from various production companies to keep him in good memories. I was an 8 year old boy living in Roseville, CA in 1973 when the SP yard blew up from that bomb train. It rattled the house pretty bad.

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are very welcome, and thank you for watching!

  • @danielneeley5480
    @danielneeley5480 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ahhh, the sounds of tunnel motors, sd45s, and Nathan p3 horns. Nothing like it

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agreed! Pure SP magic… Thank you for watching, and for your comment.

  • @larrybaldridge4078
    @larrybaldridge4078 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video, Please show more SP Video's, thanks, I love the SP

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you, Larry! We’ll see what we can do…

    • @colinmulder6806
      @colinmulder6806 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@CVisionProductions1I have to admit, you guys do know how to surprise me with your uploads & I LOVE IT.

    • @colinmulder6806
      @colinmulder6806 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same here. Classic 90'S RAILROADING will always remain the BEST to me.

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you, Colin! You just never know what we’ll release next. There’s so much footage to choose from…

    • @colinmulder6806
      @colinmulder6806 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CVisionProductions1 No kidding. It's like dealing a WILD CARD or being given a BOX OF CHOCOLATES. For when it comes to you folks, fans will never know what railroad or time period just might POP up on your channel next. So basically like a railfan trip to Chicago, IL, EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED from C Vision Productions.

  • @johnhorton260
    @johnhorton260 ปีที่แล้ว

    I grew up in LA with SP and chased them everywhere they went. Thanks for this great show before the end. Thank you!

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you kindly, John!!! We very much appreciate your generosity.

  • @johnfisherjr.5911
    @johnfisherjr.5911 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for releasing so many good titles on TH-cam!

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re very welcome! Thank you for appreciating our videos. It really does mean a lot.

  • @ellisjackson336
    @ellisjackson336 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    SP had a lot of dusty smoky units back then. There are some pretty night shots in this one too. Also the yard operations scenes in the beginning were great

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The SP really did have a lot of those grungy locomotives back then (we still love them). On a railroad so chronically power short, it seems that washing locomotives wasn’t a top priority. And thank you for the kind words about the video. They are very much appreciated.

    • @ellisjackson336
      @ellisjackson336 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CVisionProductions1 thanks for the content. It brings me back to when I used to watch train videos as a kid

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You’re very welcome. It’s our pleasure to share it with you.

  • @Nicola636128
    @Nicola636128 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video! More Sp video!

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much!!! We’ll see what we can do! SP is a favorite of ours.

  • @DelayInBlockProductions
    @DelayInBlockProductions 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Absolutely amazing.

  • @AhmearClayIombo-dj6di
    @AhmearClayIombo-dj6di 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I Love Southern Pacific

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We do too! Thank you for watching the video.

  • @AnthonyVenini
    @AnthonyVenini 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The raw activity of a railroad yard and an awesome video of the road!! Excellent video!!

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much, Anthony! We were hoping that the inclusion of both yard and road footage would be appreciated. The SP put on a fantastic show - like none other. We appreciate you watching and commenting.

  • @sblackwell1657
    @sblackwell1657 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I rode this railroad when I was in the Army back in 92/93 timeframe. I rode in the last cabooses SP had since we were a military train. El Centro, Ca - Tuscon, AZ - Lordsburg, NM - El Paso, Tx. Good memories !

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So you had to accompany the train? That sounds like a pretty good deal! What a beautiful trip that would have been… Thank you for your service.

    • @sblackwell1657
      @sblackwell1657 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@CVisionProductions1 Little did they know I liked trains! I have also rode SP. from ELP- HOU. I see why conductors liked cabooses because you can tell whether the engineer is doing a good job of managing slack = good ride or bad = rough ride. You can definitely felel it !

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That would be a dream assignment for someone who likes trains. And yes, a good engineer would be mindful of the crew members in the caboose. Slack is a powerful force!

  • @spacecalander
    @spacecalander ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was amazing!!

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much!!! We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed it. More on the way…

  • @ethanslape8889
    @ethanslape8889 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    very cool. I work for up and we run the ILBHO still to this day!

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome! It’s great to hear that the business is still there. Thank you for letting us know. This type of information is always appreciated.

  • @TroublesomeSlateTruck
    @TroublesomeSlateTruck ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great Video.

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the video.

  • @rickdee67
    @rickdee67 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Semaphore signals and double stacks! Very interesting.

  • @coolawesomeepicman4513
    @coolawesomeepicman4513 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    In the twilight of it's history, southern pacific was such a cool railroad, especially their rare cotton belt line

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Absolutely. The final days of the SP were arguably some of their most interesting. Thank you for watching and commenting.

  • @colinmulder6806
    @colinmulder6806 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    At first I wasn't sure, but now this confirms it. Dan Hadley has done it once again by filming one of my personal favorites focusing on SP'S SUNSET ROUTE. Although I might be hoping for a VHS copy of this EXTENDED look to his original production later down the line but only if you folks manage to acquire a VHS duplicator if you feel up to it.

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      We’re happy that you’re happy! The SP’s Sunset Route is a favorite of ours as well, so we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to share this footage with you. Thank you, Colin!

    • @colinmulder6806
      @colinmulder6806 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@CVisionProductions1 Your very welcome as always.

    • @thomasblack736
      @thomasblack736 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What’s name of the show this year?

    • @colinmulder6806
      @colinmulder6806 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thomasblack736 Which one exactly?

    • @thomasblack736
      @thomasblack736 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@colinmulder6806 Saint Louis in the Year 1990

  • @andrewcrumb8027
    @andrewcrumb8027 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I know some of these scenes. They were shown in Pentrex's railroad program, "The Stormy: Southern Pacific's Lordsburg District." I have that program on DVD.
    The Stormy gets its name from the huge thunderstorms found between Tucson, Arizona and Lordsburg, New Mexico during the summer. So avoiding flash floods and extreme heat, the area was visited during the spring wild flower season.

    • @truckerkevthepaidtourist
      @truckerkevthepaidtourist ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Actually some more scenes that Pentrax did not use 😉

    • @colinmulder6806
      @colinmulder6806 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      When I was young, I remember seeing a preview of this video at a train hobby store. I could never figure out the name of it until 2005.

    • @colinmulder6806
      @colinmulder6806 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@truckerkevthepaidtouristIf those along with the ones featured in the original program were made into it's full length presentation, it would make a SUPERB addition to an anniversary video tribute collection to SP.

    • @andrewcrumb8027
      @andrewcrumb8027 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@colinmulder6806 That's right. I didn't say that ALL of the scenes were shown in the Pentrex program. I only meant that SOME of them were.

    • @colinmulder6806
      @colinmulder6806 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@andrewcrumb8027 No worries.

  • @1978garfield
    @1978garfield 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great footage, thanks for sharing.
    When this was filmed it took work to record video.'
    Now most people can film HD footage in stereo from their shirt pocket but sadly there isn't much left worth filming.

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      For sure! I will always remember how much effort it took with our old BetacamSP gear to get set up and ready.

  • @codyhilton1750
    @codyhilton1750 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The ICC should have approved the SP/SF merger. At least we would have another Class 1 railroad today. It sure is nice to see clean rolling stock of yesteryear.

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  ปีที่แล้ว

      SPSF sure had an interesting paint scheme! It was great to find SP 7564 in Kodachrome paint when we first reviewed this footage.

    • @1978garfield
      @1978garfield 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The only bad thing about that is we would have never gotten the Super Fleet paint jobs.
      My head knows you are correct but my heart loves the Super Fleet.

  • @railroader4854
    @railroader4854 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video. Some areas are familiar as I’ve worked on tie projects on this line.

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you very much! It’s an incredible piece of railroad that passes through some beautiful desert country. We’re hoping that the temperatures were agreeable during your time along the route. Thanks for checking out the video.

  • @jakkrapholsingraksatrakul9378
    @jakkrapholsingraksatrakul9378 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Before Southern Pacific adding new fleet of Dash 9-44CW, AC4400CW, and SD70M.
    Plus one year prior to Union Pacific purchased the Southern Pacific Railroad on September 11, 1996.

    • @colinmulder6806
      @colinmulder6806 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Actually by the time of this video, the first order of SD700M'S & C44-9W'S were already on the property. However, these scenes were taken TWO months before the AC4400CW'S made their apperances.

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It’s interesting that you bring up the newer SP locomotives. Not a single one was seen in this video. That’s a little surprising, since the Dash 9s and SD70Ms were already on the property. The railroad must have been utilizing them elsewhere. As Colin mentioned, it appears that the SP began taking delivery of the new AC4400CW units shortly after these scenes were captured. Thank you for watching the video.

    • @colinmulder6806
      @colinmulder6806 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@CVisionProductions1 That's mainly because the SD70M'S were assigned to SP'S I-5 CORRIDOR working manifest & intermodal trains between Los Angles, CA & Portland, OR. While the C44-9W'S were assigned to SP'S CENTRAL CORRIDOR working coal & taconite trains out of Utah & Colorado.

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @colinmulder6806 Ah, yes. That makes perfect sense! We recall the SP assigning power just as you claim they did.

    • @jakkrapholsingraksatrakul9378
      @jakkrapholsingraksatrakul9378 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CVisionProductions1 You’re welcome.

  • @GaryRichardson-lt7gh
    @GaryRichardson-lt7gh หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good old year of mid 90s, The sunset route still holds it's ground under UPRR.
    But still R.I.P. to spectacular Southern Pacific.😢😌🫡🌟

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  หลายเดือนก่อน

      You bet, Gary. The mid-90s had it all. The Sunset Route is still an impressive piece of railroad, but we do mourn the loss of the mighty Southern Pacific. Thank you for watching and commenting.

  • @beemer345
    @beemer345 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was born in 92 and on the East Coast so unfortunately I never got to experience the good ol days. I kind of remember seeing Conrail. I do have family out west so I have seen plenty of former SP units along with other warbonnets. . Even Saw a SD40T-2 in full SP paint once and was in fairly good shape. Also had the cool mars light.

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great memories! The late 90s and early 2000s may not truly have been “the good old days”, but they are starting to seem like it now! Either way, thank you for sharing your story. We appreciate you watching and commenting.

  • @ChargerusPrime
    @ChargerusPrime ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I wish the SP never died..

    • @mjrodriguez8670
      @mjrodriguez8670 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am angry at Union Pacific for buying the SP! That was a violation of the Pacific Railroad Act of 1962, which was signed into law by President Abraham Lincoln. UP should have never expanded beyond Council Bluffs and Kansas City. In fact, the SP, C&NW, Missouri Pacific, Rio Grande and MKT systems SHOULD have remained independent.

    • @mjrodriguez8670
      @mjrodriguez8670 ปีที่แล้ว

      1862. Error

    • @ChargerusPrime
      @ChargerusPrime ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mjrodriguez8670 well, shoulda, coulda, woulda don't bring em back or change history unfortunately.

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We feel the same way. The SP had a very special appeal. There was simply no other railroad like it.

    • @joeystrains.9316
      @joeystrains.9316 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed!

  • @lloydphillips7957
    @lloydphillips7957 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You’re welcome! Thank you very much for watching.

  • @trainknut
    @trainknut ปีที่แล้ว +3

    37:44 Is that... a full light package? in 1995??

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, it would appear so! From what we saw, the extra lights on 9338 had been removed by 1997. Thank you for pointing that out.

  • @jimsonIL
    @jimsonIL ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great Video! Just one question, I've had for years living in Arizona. Did the SP ever wash their locos?

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you very much! And to answer your question… Yes, they did. But there were times that you’d never know it. They certainly weren’t washed often enough. We appreciate the comment.

    • @johntotten1611
      @johntotten1611 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They did, up until the late 1980's. Then they realized that dirty locos ran just as good as clean locos, only without the expense of washing. The EPA got in the act and required railroads to capture waste water, and not allow it to soak into the ground. It was, and still is, easier just to not wash locomotives.

  • @wannasaka
    @wannasaka ปีที่แล้ว +4

    damn is SP still using semaphore signals in the 80's?

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      They sure were! And even in 1995 when these scenes were filmed. Thank you for watching the video.

    • @wannasaka
      @wannasaka ปีที่แล้ว +1

      bruh this is USA not britain 😂😂😂

    • @skyh
      @skyh ปีที่แล้ว +1

      On the old El Paso and Southwestern segment

    • @johnbrown4736
      @johnbrown4736 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They were still being used in the90's on the Oregon Division. I left train service to go back to OREGON. We removed the semaphores in the early 90's in the Siskiyous from Eugene to California Line with color light signals.

  • @westernpacificrr
    @westernpacificrr ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video! Do you have any footage from Soldier Summit?

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We sure do! Our first volume of Rio Grande coverage has some of that. It was released on TH-cam in June of 2023. We also have more Soldier Summit footage in the archives from 2000 and 2001. We’ll share that at some point in the future. Thank you for your interest in C. Vision!

  • @azmike4202
    @azmike4202 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Someone told me years ago, get pictures and video today, because tomorrow it may be gone.

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s very true! So much has changed since this footage was captured…

    • @azmike4202
      @azmike4202 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CVisionProductions1 I worked the Tucson yard 2012-2016, even since then, lots of changes

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  ปีที่แล้ว

      PSR has really taken hold since that time. We’re thankful that you were able to enjoy railroading before those changes were implemented.

  • @Cnw8701
    @Cnw8701 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wish there was more El Paso footage from this era!

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Absolutely. We definitely agree with you there. The El Paso area didn’t seem to get very much coverage. Although, the semaphores on the Carrizozo District were fairly popular.

    • @Cnw8701
      @Cnw8701 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CVisionProductions1 Yep. Wish I were alive to see all of it! I was born in 1995 and am originally from Dayton, Ohio, but now live in El Paso, TX. Both sets of parents had jobs that moved me cross-country (step-dad was Army soldier and real Dad is a contracted land appraiser) but I wound up moving back to El Paso in 2021 after having left in 2014. So much has changed since the UP implemented PSR. Cotton St. Yard is practically abandoned, D-Yard shops are dormant, the newer Santa Teresa facilities are booming, Alfalfa Yard is basically a consolidated switching yard now, all the towers are gone, and the only single track segments of the Valentine Sub through town are between Belen and Clint now.

    • @Cnw8701
      @Cnw8701 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CVisionProductions1 D-Yard and Cotton St Yard were pretty busy back in the day, and I used to see that rare ex-SP GP40P-2 #1375 switching locals between the yards and industries back in 2012-2014. River Yard is probably the only yard that didn't change besides the BNSF Santa Fe St. Yard and the Biggs Army railhead.

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We appreciate you sharing a little bit of your story! And thank you for the updates on El Paso. It’s interesting to hear what’s changed over the years.

    • @Cnw8701
      @Cnw8701 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CVisionProductions1 Yeah, no problem! I post videos of trains around the area on my TH-cam channel. They aren't as professional as the videos on this channel, but they're still decent quality.

  • @mathuetax
    @mathuetax 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    22:57 what was thrown from the locomotive?

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We’re not completely sure. Most likely some paperwork from the train. Whatever it was, there’s a good chance that the engineer’s contact information was written on it. He most likely wanted copies of the photographs taken of his train - and we don’t blame him. That was a great shot with those semaphores.

  • @colinmulder6806
    @colinmulder6806 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I probably need to mention this that the RVCHM featured was actually a DETOUR train. Normally he's routed via the CENTRAL CORRIDOR ROUTE from Roseville to Salt Lake CITY, UT then east over RIO GRANDE territory to Pueblo, CO.
    However speculation would have this train being rerouted via the San Joaquin Valley to Bakersfield. Then over the Tehachapi's to Mojave then down the SAGAS LINE to West Colton due to a mix of both congestion with coal trains & crew shortages on it's normal route.
    More often than not C.C. traffic was often routed via the SUNSET ROUTE for the same reasons but problem with that is it results in trains being a day late behind their scheduled arrival for their taken more scenic but longer LONG WAY around. Once such train symboled KCOAF was routed this way between 1993-1995 for the same reasons however it's eastbound counterpart OANSF went back East via the C.C. route.

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      This is very interesting information, Colin. To be honest, we never considered that the RVCHM may have been a detour. And you’re correct, it really did add a lot of extra miles to the train’s route by operating it across the Sunset Route. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. It is always appreciated.

    • @colinmulder6806
      @colinmulder6806 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@CVisionProductions1 You're very welcome as always.

  • @bradleyjanes2949
    @bradleyjanes2949 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video. So many memorys😅but mainly it's so nice to see emd power!I'm so sick of GE and frankly BN lol ,thanks for sharing😊

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much! EMDs are always in style… We appreciate you watching the video.

  • @peterp1158
    @peterp1158 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    22:54 Any idea what the engineer threw?

    • @Greatdome99
      @Greatdome99 ปีที่แล้ว

      Train orders (Form 19s) or a packet of towels and waterless cleanser.

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We appreciate that another viewer took the time to answer your question. We’re not sure what he threw out the window, but it was definitely a friendly gesture. Lineups, old track bulletins, train lists, and voided track warrants are just a few of the items that have been thrown out to us over the years. We’ve also had train crews throw out papers with their contact information, with the request to send them photos and videos of their trains. Thank you for watching the video.

    • @mikebiehn9073
      @mikebiehn9073 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dave and Jill were there, need to ask them😀

  • @TNS17
    @TNS17 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    can we get a milwaukee road and a wisconsin central video?

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, and yes. We’ll get them on our list for 2024. Stay tuned!

  • @rustyshackleford6637
    @rustyshackleford6637 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice Floppers

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yep! We were hoping the audience would enjoy seeing that. It’s not often that you can watch a train run right through a switch. Thanks for checking out the video.

  • @NorthBay43
    @NorthBay43 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Can I use your video please I will you give you credit

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi there. Unfortunately, we can’t give you formal permission to use copyrighted material. However, we would like to thank you for asking permission to use our videos. We’ll end by saying you can do whatever you’re legally allowed to do, short of copyright infringement. Please let us know if you have any further questions.

    • @NorthBay43
      @NorthBay43 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@CVisionProductions1 okay

  • @jackdacop9827
    @jackdacop9827 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wasn't NS getting rid of Triple Crown trailers?

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello there. Just so we understand, were you referencing something in the video, or just asking the question?

  • @colinmulder6806
    @colinmulder6806 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Their already was a DALAF featured that met two North Line Locals at Wilcox. The train featured at milepost 1100 was actually a CXCIF(CSX New Orleans, LA - City Of Industry, CA FORWARDER).
    Turns out this train along with the HOLBT seen at Raso were caught eariler that same day in Texas by the folks of THREE D'S VIDEO PRODUCTIONS. Evidence of this is featured in their prodduction "SP'S SOUTH TEXAS HOTSHOTS".
    It was actually a stroke of luck to catch the LBCRX. He's actually one of the intermodals that operates on an AS NEEDED(ONCE-A-WEEK) basis. He goes to Chicago, IL for handoff to Conrail.

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hello again, Colin. As far as we know, that was a DALAF at MP 1100. Mr. Hadley received his information straight from the SP, and that’s what we went on. It’s possible that the other video producer had it wrong. However, we won’t rule out a mistake on our end. There is no way to verify it now, since all of the information is nearly 30 years old. We appreciate you bringing it up, however. If you have further evidence that the 8327 was actually a CXCIF, please let us know. As for the LBCRX, that was a great catch by Dan. Especially with SP Kodachrome 7564 in the lead. Thank you for your examination of our videos. Train symbol history is mighty fascinating.

    • @colinmulder6806
      @colinmulder6806 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@CVisionProductions1 My pleasure as always. Always glad to lend a hand. Had no idea their could be TWO DALAF'S on the same day unless theirs TWO SECTIONS.

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      When it comes to railroad operations, it’s always best to expect the unexpected. Trains get delayed, second sections run, and of course, sometimes the information itself just isn’t correct. It’s really hard to tell what’s right and what’s wrong without looking at the lineups directly. Some of our BNSF lineups from the early 2000s show some very surprising symbols and train routings - information that we wouldn’t have believed without seeing it in print. Anyway, thank you for staying vigilant.

    • @colinmulder6806
      @colinmulder6806 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@CVisionProductions1 Very true hands down. In fact in your program:"FROM THE TWIN PORTS TO THE TWIN CITIES", one such BNSF freight was detoured off the Staples Sub via the Hinkley Sub for some reason but was never explained.

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you for mentioning that. Back in 2002, we saw a few M-GALSUP detours on the Wayzata Sub. At least a few were due to flooding. What’s interesting is that some were eastbound, while others were westbound! Another good example was in 2001, when an H-KCKPAS traveled eastbound on the Wayzata Sub. And that’s just scratching the surface. It’s tough to rule out any potential detour route, especially on a network like BNSF.

  • @princessofthecape2078
    @princessofthecape2078 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sure wish SP was still around and UP was gone.

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  ปีที่แล้ว

      We really do wish that SP had survived into the 21st century. At the end, their locomotive fleet was starting to look fantastic, traffic was booming, and it appeared that the SP was headed in the right direction, operationally. There were still issues, but the dedication and skill of the railroad’s employees always carried them through. Thank you for the comment.

  • @johnbrown4736
    @johnbrown4736 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I transferred to Tucson from the Oregon Division starting in '83 to '87 as a Brakeman and a Switchman and lastly was forced assigned into engine service as a Hostler. I resigned my seniority in train service to go to the Signal Department back home in Oregon. Train service was too hard on my young family. I shined the rails between Tucson and Lordsburg on many a train in those days. The Yuma run paid better and was a little better layover than Lordsburg.

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you for sharing your history on the SP, John. That would have been a great time to railroad! We appreciate you watching the video.

    • @johnbrown4736
      @johnbrown4736 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@CVisionProductions1 Your videos brought back many memories of my younger days as a trainman. Thanks for that!

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You’re very welcome! It’s good to know that these videos are appreciated.

  • @southwestindianarailfan8098
    @southwestindianarailfan8098 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is that The Stormy

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  ปีที่แล้ว

      We’ve heard this territory called that, yes. Thank you for watching!

  • @PedroLopez-ic7ob
    @PedroLopez-ic7ob ปีที่แล้ว +1

    El pez mas grande se come al mas pequeño por esa hay 7o 8 ferrocarriles clase 1 y las short lines que an soportado

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, the number of large class one railroads continues to decrease. Where will it end? Thank you for the comment.

  • @peterp1158
    @peterp1158 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    These are the days before graffiti covered the cars.

    • @davidmihevc3990
      @davidmihevc3990 ปีที่แล้ว

      I sure miss those days. Looking back, it seems like the graffiti happened over night. Now almost everything is tagged.

  • @O-PAC
    @O-PAC ปีที่แล้ว

    44:00 What it’s like watching N scale

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes! The Blue Streak Merchandise in N scale. Thank you for pointing that scene out.

  • @PedroLopez-ic7ob
    @PedroLopez-ic7ob ปีที่แล้ว

    Videos del Tex mex Texas Mexican. Railway qué conpro KCSL hoy CPKC

  • @PedroLopez-ic7ob
    @PedroLopez-ic7ob ปีที่แล้ว

    El tex mex tenía en roster de locomotoras puras EMD

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      In the railroad’s later years, yes. It was pure EMD. At one time, the Texas Mexican also rostered a few Baldwin and Whitcomb locomotives. Thank you for watching the video.

  • @number2664
    @number2664 ปีที่แล้ว

    Unhealthy amount of smoke from those switchers

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      For sure! The 2480 was particularly bad. Thank you for watching.

    • @Greatdome99
      @Greatdome99 ปีที่แล้ว

      Years earlier SP got with Standard Oil to develop a cheaper diesel fuel. It was basically dirty fuel and not used by other RRs.

  • @azmike4202
    @azmike4202 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sadly, all these coaling towers and most water tanks came down shortly after the UP takeover.

    • @CVisionProductions1
      @CVisionProductions1  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for the information. We’re sorry to hear that. They were impressive structures. Taking those coaling towers down must have been a major undertaking!

  • @taylorbaggarleyunionpacifi3409
    @taylorbaggarleyunionpacifi3409 ปีที่แล้ว

    Southern pacific was last railroads had good soft my grandpa live in Texas knew what was like southern pacific was company had to much at end of life

  • @jalilmuhammad8270
    @jalilmuhammad8270 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One year prior to usurpation by Union Pacific.