Coming from the big city of beer Milwaukee sadly we didn't have all the neat little turn outs and Street running so seeing this is a treat. Today not a single drop of beer is shipped out by rail and only a little bit of malt and corn syrup comes in for Miller. Long gone the 100-car beer trains out of Schlitz and Pabst behind an ABA set of F units and the spotting and switching done with FM locomotives. Just this past summer the last large malt plant in West Milwaukee was torn down truly ending an era. While a bit of a memory to quip the phrase of the now departed Froedtert malt company " better beer starts here"
yep... and notice the switchman walked way ahead of the movement... he did that so when he keys his mic to give car counts, the engr don't get a earful of squeal
Oh WoW The new York Theater at its Best "LIVE,,SINGING OF THE RAILS" act....bought to us by New york,New York ,,,,,,.....Hope you make more Videos like tnis.....This is Greatness.....slamming the switch compartment...Hit it out of the Park""""!!!!$$$$
I had an uncle that moved to a house on Schuyler Street after WW II because he took a metalworking job at Bossert Manufacturing down the street. He lived in that house almost 75 years. Back in the days of railroad hobos, my uncle's wife used to make donuts and coffee and at a certain time each day, the hobos were invited inside the kitchen and were given coffee and a donut. I doubt money ever changed hands, but perhaps the hobos offered to do yardwork and simple home repairs and maintenance (rake the yard, wash the windows, paint the porch, etc). In later years (1980's and so on) my uncle's wife completely DENIED it all. She claimed there was no way she ever allowed railroad hobos into her home. Still, that's the family story of life on Schuyler Street.
@@zz449944 Very cool story! I wonder why she would deny doing such an honorable thing?......possibly a pride issue?....maybe at some point she attained a higher social standing in the community and being seen at one time as subservient to the down and out would negatively color her past, of course that's just one theory~ 🤔
They open the bottoms over an aluminum pan about 6' x 4'. Malt drops into the pan & they suck it out of the pan with a 6" flex pipe hooked to a blower/Venturi that creates suction on 1 side & blow on down side. Flex pipe runs to building before going through wall at 2nd story level. Inside, pipe turns again & goes straight up to top of silo. They take it out at approximately 4 psi. Rail car takes awhile to empty. They want the malt treated gently as possible.
Roflmao yea, the brewery is still in business and still family run. The tour is pretty cool, but bring a sweatshirt cause u will need it when u go in the cooler rooms lol!!! We also now have Adirondack Distillery here about 1-2 blocks from the brewery. They make very good vodka!
Wow! That was interesting ! Someone found a chalkboard!!! In all the times you've recorded this! I've never heard such squealing of this wheels! Anyways my friend always looking forward to the next story!!!
@@lisabishop6266 Can't say for certain if it was a real "Old Trolley" converted to run on "Rubber Tires" or if it was a new replica of a old trolley. Anyway - It got the tour to the 1888 Tavern and that's what really mattered!
@@ricabel321 you should check out the Adirondack Distillery tour and Verick St, right up the rd from the brewery. Their vodka is very good, and as much as I hate gin, they make that if I was forced to have a gin cocktail, I would only drink theirs
Great films you bring to us. A friend of mine showed me one, and we were that fascinated that we started modelling in in scale 0. The model of Schuyler Street measures 10 m and the passage through the building + the yard for the hoppers another 2 m. BTW, is it possible to see photos or a video of the yard beyond the building the cut is passing through? I enjoy any of your films tremendously. Cheers Andreas
Wow, that’s great that you began modeling this operation! Glad you enjoy my Schuyler St switching videos. However, I doubt I could get permission from the brewery to gain access to the interior/switching area due to liability concerns.
@@rickbrander1665 I JUST looked at the satellite layer of Google Maps of this site and you can make some very good guesses about where those cars are going.
Shut that beeping bell off. Oops, sorry, that's just me, after 43 years of listening to that dam thing. Bells give me nightmares. I really don't know how a throttle jockey can just sit there standing still, waiting for the conductor to tell him to shove east, west or whatever, and just let that thing ring. Nice video though Mr. Rambler.
Thanks, Jim, but I meant for the engineer, must be away for him to Bluetooth dispatcher and conductor in. PS you have my sympathy for that ringing in your ears! Lol!
There is a lot of slumlords here, but also a lot of addicts. 4 died here in less than a yr, that's just my block. But the homeowners who DO live in their property take very good care of their house n yards.
Coming from the big city of beer Milwaukee sadly we didn't have all the neat little turn outs and Street running so seeing this is a treat. Today not a single drop of beer is shipped out by rail and only a little bit of malt and corn syrup comes in for Miller. Long gone the 100-car beer trains out of Schlitz and Pabst behind an ABA set of F units and the spotting and switching done with FM locomotives. Just this past summer the last large malt plant in West Milwaukee was torn down truly ending an era. While a bit of a memory to quip the phrase of the now departed Froedtert malt company " better beer starts here"
That street running and switching never gets old.
That is some serious flange squeal!
yep... and notice the switchman walked way ahead of the movement... he did that so when he keys his mic to give car counts, the engr don't get a earful of squeal
Never tire of the FX Matt's Brewery videos.. Thanks for sharing these. 43 degrees.. soon Ole Man Winter will be upon you.
We were neighbors, years ago. Lived on Sunset Ave. Never grew tired to the hops smell from the brewery. So enjoy this train. Amazing.
Live in Utica and love train videos.
Look at the old Green railroad crossing tower in the background That's pretty cool
One day I will visit this brewery. It’s a long way to go from UK but one day…
That is railroading at its best. Serving the customer
This building and street is begging to be modeled in HO. Man,that's cool. Love the sound. Thank you.
Definitely want to keep the beer flowing!! Thanks for sharing!
I drank a Saranac Pale Ale while watching, 5/5 will drink/watch again!
Not sure how I missed this piece of AWESOME till now....but I'll take it! WELL DONE RR!
An interesting maneuver that a train drives through the middle of a street. Filmed class.👍👍👍🎥😊
Fascinating....never saw this particular operation and I lived in West Utica for my first 15 years on City Street, about 5 blocks away!
"Street yarding" :) just awesome, never seen that in Belgium!
Awesome video! I missed seeing 3040 at the brewery!
Neat seeing the plow working. JOTS once again.
Oh WoW The new York Theater at its Best "LIVE,,SINGING OF THE RAILS" act....bought to us by New york,New York ,,,,,,.....Hope you make more Videos like tnis.....This is Greatness.....slamming the switch compartment...Hit it out of the Park""""!!!!$$$$
I wanna run along that train with a massive can of WD-40!!
I also wonder if the conductor hears bells in his dreams?
Much as I love trains, I don't think I would enjoy living on Schuyler Street. DingdingdingdingdingdingdingSCREECH! ;)
I would love it!😄😄😄
I had an uncle that moved to a house on Schuyler Street after WW II because he took a metalworking job at Bossert Manufacturing down the street. He lived in that house almost 75 years.
Back in the days of railroad hobos, my uncle's wife used to make donuts and coffee and at a certain time each day, the hobos were invited inside the kitchen and were given coffee and a donut. I doubt money ever changed hands, but perhaps the hobos offered to do yardwork and simple home repairs and maintenance (rake the yard, wash the windows, paint the porch, etc).
In later years (1980's and so on) my uncle's wife completely DENIED it all. She claimed there was no way she ever allowed railroad hobos into her home. Still, that's the family story of life on Schuyler Street.
@@zz449944
Very cool story!
I wonder why she would deny doing such an honorable thing?......possibly a pride issue?....maybe at some point she attained a higher social standing in the community and being seen at one time as subservient to the down and out would negatively color her past, of course that's just one theory~
🤔
@@zz449944 Shame auntie denied helping the poor, such a good thing to do. Pity there are not more like her today. RIP.
I love it! So do my cats and grandkids!!!
My favourite switching location
have you ever filmed the brewery unloading those cars ? That would be very interesting !!
No, doubt I could ever get permission to do so.
They open the bottoms over an aluminum pan about 6' x 4'. Malt drops into the pan & they suck it out of the pan with a 6" flex pipe hooked to a blower/Venturi that creates suction on 1 side & blow on down side. Flex pipe runs to building before going through wall at 2nd story level. Inside, pipe turns again & goes straight up to top of silo. They take it out at approximately 4 psi. Rail car takes awhile to empty. They want the malt treated gently as possible.
Used to live in Utica, yeah for all those UTICA CLUB DRUNKS!
i was born in Utica...I was Raised in Oriskany. :)
I know this area well.
Always a good day when 3040 is strolling through.
Does utica still have beer breweries ?
Roflmao yea, the brewery is still in business and still family run. The tour is pretty cool, but bring a sweatshirt cause u will need it when u go in the cooler rooms lol!!! We also now have Adirondack Distillery here about 1-2 blocks from the brewery. They make very good vodka!
Excellent video!!
Great and catch of NYSW switching the Brewery, question what days does this typically occur, also on what days does the NYSW use Schuyler Street?
There are trains on Schuyler pretty much every day M-F. No set day for the brewery job, usually once a week though. Glad you enjoyed the video.
This is so awesome.
Wow! That was interesting ! Someone found a chalkboard!!! In all the times you've recorded this! I've never heard such squealing of this wheels! Anyways my friend always looking forward to the next story!!!
Thanks WW, always good to hear from you.
Just always two 4 Bay Hopper go to the brewery, or another rail car too?
There’s only room for two hoppers at a time to be unloaded at the customer’s dock.
@@railroadingrambler218 Thanks!
awesome catch :) Very unique!
I've been in Utica many times during my life I never knew this existed
Should have toured the brewery, they use to have a trolley for tours, but sadly stopped for some reason.
@@lisabishop6266 Can't say for certain if it was a real "Old Trolley" converted to run on "Rubber Tires" or if it was a new replica of a old trolley. Anyway - It got the tour to the 1888 Tavern and that's what really mattered!
@@ricabel321 you should check out the Adirondack Distillery tour and Verick St, right up the rd from the brewery. Their vodka is very good, and as much as I hate gin, they make that if I was forced to have a gin cocktail, I would only drink theirs
Great films you bring to us. A friend of mine showed me one, and we were that fascinated that we started modelling in in scale 0. The model of Schuyler Street measures 10 m and the passage through the building + the yard for the hoppers another 2 m.
BTW, is it possible to see photos or a video of the yard beyond the building the cut is passing through?
I enjoy any of your films tremendously.
Cheers Andreas
Google Earth?
Wow, that’s great that you began modeling this operation! Glad you enjoy my Schuyler St switching videos. However, I doubt I could get permission from the brewery to gain access to the interior/switching area due to liability concerns.
@@rickbrander1665 I JUST looked at the satellite layer of Google Maps of this site and you can make some very good guesses about where those cars are going.
I concur with person below. Great video!!!!! How often are they switched ?
I'd like to model a switch in a road like this on my layout, do you have any detailed videos of it?
you just watched it
Shut that beeping bell off. Oops, sorry, that's just me, after 43 years of listening to that dam thing. Bells give me nightmares. I really don't know how a throttle jockey can just sit there standing still, waiting for the conductor to tell him to shove east, west or whatever, and just let that thing ring. Nice video though Mr. Rambler.
Noise canceling head phones?
@@rickbrander1665 Ya gotta a point, but we weren't aloud to cover our ears and risk missing a radio transmission from the dispatcher.
Thanks, Jim, but I meant for the engineer, must be away for him to Bluetooth dispatcher and conductor in.
PS you have my sympathy for that ringing in your ears! Lol!
Do you live in Utica??? Also, when showing the train at the brewery, you get some good shots of that memorial, maybe you could explain that??
Interesting. How often does it do this?
One to two times per week.
Hey, wonder who Ethan is?
I wish there was a photo of an E unit in there.
I will never understand the why of humans defacing railroad cars. Sounds like the wheels need oil?
Tight radius curve!
Doesn't look like the best of neighborhood's ?
Come on Mike lighten up a little bit, any neighborhood thats got a well-known Brewery for a good neighbor it's a great neighborhood
@@Teaharris4306 I don't know, looks like a ghetto too me, but that would describe most of upstate NY now. Including here in what's left of Binghamton.
@@tallmike6598 your point of view was well said , unfortunately it appears most of America's cities are experiencing what you pointed out
There is a lot of slumlords here, but also a lot of addicts. 4 died here in less than a yr, that's just my block. But the homeowners who DO live in their property take very good care of their house n yards.
@@tallmike6598 not a ghetto... still a good neighborhood....Lighten up.