Busy Day At Baldwin
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ต.ค. 2024
- We railfans love to find hotspots. Places where you can see lots of trains without moving around much. Baldwin, Florida is such a place. I spent an 18 hour day including driving up there and back recently. I had a pretty good day.
When I watch his videos it's like being in school with your favorite teacher is just the best time of the day you get the right information,,
Terrific education and how can you beat that.
Wow! That's a really nice thing to say, Alex. Thanks!
I agree wholeheartedly, Alex.
@@distantsignal that is awesome videos danny Harmon. Hope to email you soon. Have a early merry Christmas to you
Exactly what I think each time I watch one of Danny's videos. A great experience and fabulous video work.
@@distantsignal that reminds me of my old yard at Addis Louisiana ....its an old Missouri Pacific yard bought by Union Pac and Norfolk Southern.....I used to go railfanning there.... I loved seeing the one blue eagle SD40-2 and the last red MP transfer caboose!
I just started watching his vids 2 days ago and ive watched over 20 already
Welcome to the Distant Signal family!
Welcome to the addiction glad you could join!
@@CocosPlayound One of the best rail-related channels you can get addicted to.
Yall are very welcoming😂
Check out “And Then There Was One” documentary about 4501. DH is the voiceover
Danny - you are the Creame de la Creame of railroad videographers. You explain what is being presented in both context and business purpose; that is so rare among those posting railroad videos.
Gotta love having a Danny video show up in your notifications
Oh hell yeah
"This is Danny Harmen, out." That's got to be the saddest part of the video, but also a great, signature way to sign off. Love the vids Danny! The ending always puts a smile on my face! See you next time, somewhere out there on the high iron!
Another TH-camr, Kotabeaner. Also has the same ending note.
I visited the Baldwin yard once while taking a railroad concepts class during my time as a contractor for CSX. I was amazed at how smoothly everything operated. The Yardmaster is a true multi-tasker. He was able to talk to our group and keep track of all the traffic coming in and out of the yard at the same time. I work as a CAD operator for a local railroad signal engineering firm. It's nice seeing how signals work in real life settings.
Clicked on it as soon as I got the notification
Danny’s son has me in tears by the first minute. What an offspring!
I always love me some Distant Signal!
Danny,
I'm retired Navy and ran local and through freight between Baldwin and Tampa for a year in 2003. Your videos bring back some good memories. For those that do not know there's a definite skill to switching cars without taking more than a step or two. When new you'll run for ever and get wet in the rain until learning to switch smart. Good memories, and would have loved to make it a second career if not for the difficulty of being junior on the board. Being displaced on the board makes it a challenging life. With that said nothing cooler in life than running a train at 50 or 60 through a tight turn and crossings between Jax and Wildwood. Thanks for the memories. Bob j
You are Chock Full of information, Danny. You have more Details than Any other Rail fan. Thanks!
There are others don’t be fooled
Railfanning and droning at the same time you are living the life, my man. Thanks for what you do.
Yep. When I saw a camera drone for the first time in 2014, I knew I had to have one. The perfect accessory for railfan videos.
You make some consistently amazing content. Candidly educational, with its own hurry, but also incredibly soothing. I hope to continue watching for many years to come.
just found youre You Tube channel,glad i did,always loved trains &planes,brother-n-law was a engineer with CSXyears ago,i went to trucking back in the 70's after service,went to California bunches of times on i -40,especially in Az-Ca would see the S/P &the Santa-Fe,but what got me,was going down Tehachapi,going into Bakersfield,seeing trains making the loop,was amazing,looked forward going back to Cal.,but no more,retired now, love watching youre videos,keep doing what youre doing,very educational🌄🌄🌄🌄
The dislikes are from Tony & Al and their employees. Lol
they need to change the name or at least the sign! :D
All this freight moving and I can’t get a roll of toilet paper.
🤣😂
Hey Danny! I was out railfanning that day and remember you posting about Q453 being +13000ft out of the yard at waycross and that inspired me to go chase that train. But earlier before that I caught the same Q177 at the 301 overpass in Ocala. I love your videos! You’re the reason I got into railfanning!🙌
How do they determine the train number (Q453), the number on the loco itself has nothing to do with it? Does it have to do with start and stop locations? Thanks.
I’ve just fallen in love with CSX
@Foamer McFoamer I don’t work for them. I just like the trains..!
@Foamer McFoamer no they didn’t
@Foamer McFoamer we’re not talking about precision schedule railroading CSX never screwed the employees so there
@Foamer McFoamer what is the power for Q441
@Foamer McFoamer your right
I recall seeing the 1776 painted unit at Baldwin, from the I-10 bridge back in 1978. The crazy kid in the car waving wildly at that lead engine was me. I miss SCL. CSX is larger and better in most ways, but I will always have a special place in my heart for those black and yellow locomotives, with Mars lights, of SCL. You not only heard them coming towards you, but felt them back then.
You know, rumor has it that there once was a young lad with a name much like yours, who tried his hand at being a railroader, quite a few decades ago and I even imagined what that might have been like on a regular basis, after having watched you in your latest incarnation...and the flashback that I had almost seemed real...and I remembered the thought that I had as you got off the locomotive. It would sure be nice if all the new hires that were coming up through the ranks were as good as that one...and it still holds true to this day! I'm proud to have known you and keep up the good work! -MLV.. (Engineer, retired~ 40 yrs. of service.)
I'm new to railfanning and now that I'm retired have time to watch videos. Yours are the best! I spent a day going through just about all of them. I love your explanations and I've managed to learn quite a bit! Thank you very much.
Another great video, thank you Danny. Really liked the overhead view of the freight and the overhead view of Baldwin yard. Plus the evening city views at Stark. Great Job.
Awesome story about your son, Dutch Harbor, and all that it means to you. Sentimental items and memories are the best! Thanks!
Dutch Harbor, a quaint drinking village with a fishing problem. (Ex-Pat Alaskan here)
@@oldiron1223 thanks @oldiron1223. That's funny!
Can’t get enough of your great videos, you’re definitely my favorite railfan to watch! Greetings from Washington state & have a merry Christmas!
Thank you for explaning track 3 on the Callahan Sub. I've always wondered about that. Your arial photo and narration make it clear. Well done!
Glad it was helpful!
there is a track 2 and a track 3 at the Secaucus junction hub ... no track 1
Thank you, great video showing how trains rail work to supply and feed our country.
You spoil us with these great videos, Danny! A pleasure to watch as always.
This video of Baldwin Yard was AWESOME Danny! You definitely get to see some AMAZING TRAINS and to have you NARATING adds to the PERFECTION of your videos! Btw, the "STREET RUNNING TRAIN" at the end was my favorite!
Always a pleasure watching Mr Danny Harmons videos...THE voice of Railfanning! Cheers From Melbourne, Australia!
Your drone work is always amazing. It was very helpful to see the track layouts north of I-10.
Really enjoy listening to the host. Very intelligent and professional.
Happy holidays, stay safe out there. Just getting over the covid and it's no joke it honestly brought me down to my knees!
Glad you're doing better Jason. That stuff is nothing to fool around with. Hope you have a good Christmas!
@@distantsignal thanks alot Danny. You're right, I've never been so sick In all my life. A coworker whom I worked with 20 years lost his battle with covid, a hell of a conductor who I'll miss tremendously. I've never had anything jump on me and take ahold and not let go! My wife who is actually a pediatric physician said during my worse days she could see the life leaving me hourly. Of course she only told me this in the last couple of days as I recovered. I'm in my mid 40's and in decent health so covid don't discriminate at all.
Go away, troll!
Great video I really like baldwin yard when I was very young my dad worked at the baldwin yard he drove a tanker truck and refueled the locomotives, I often went with him in there and got as much up close time with all the train excitement as possible so definitely my favorite yard
The night time video shots were amazing. Thanks for bringing us along.
Speaking of Deadliest Catch, I have a Time Bandit T-shirt. My favorite crew.
You are a railfanning beast! That's a long day but it sure looks like fun. Plus all of the great food you find along the way! Thanks for the wonderful videos.
Thanks Kerry! Much appreciated.
Wonderful video I learn so much from you I am a train Rider and a railroad watcher daily thank you for all of your hard work to make it possible me to learn what's going on in the train world smile
Another incredible video Danny, you are the best on TH-cam. Have you ever thought of starting up a railfan podcast talking about history of railroads or hotspots in the south or anything regarding railroads? You have the best voice for it. I learn so much from you regarding the railroad industry watching you for the last ten years of my life.
Danny, your volume of RR operation details is mind boggling. Facts, tips, notes and misc info just keeps me glued to each video. High ball it from here!
you really get an idea of the power and efficiency of the railroad system when that train with all the UPS trailers goes by.
Awesome footage, you railroad knowledge never ceases to impress me. Keep up the great work.
Danny, you are the man . You are always thorough with the quality of your videos, great explanations and camera work.
Great video Danny, enjoyed the discussion and history of Baldwin Yard, can’t figure out why rail management always seems to be trying to get rid of it. You have real dedication to get up at 4:30 in the morning and stay out to almost midnight, please don’t get so tired that you fall asleep at the wheel, stay safe and well! Nate
I think I'm addicted. This guy has great shots and I love his commentary! Keep up the good work!!
We often travel from near Statesboro GA to Winter Haven FL often via Hwy 301 (also via Amtrak) to visit family and so this very well made video is interesting to see what's going on on the rails. Have passed by these places many times. Your videos, explanations, and knowledge is outstanding.
Another great one!!
Always just love watching your train videos Danny. I’m in the aviation business as a mechanic for AA here in Tulsa, but still always get a thrill out of being the first one at a rail crossing to watch a BNSF or UP training go rolling by. Grew up as a kid in Waterloo, Iowa and the RI ran by at the end of our street. At night we’d peddle our bikes hard as we could go watch the 9:30 Rocket go roaring past heading south. On the way home from school walking along the tracks, could sure dilly dallying along if I saw a distant signal light turn red, knowing I’d get to watch a freight switch out cars at the siding tracks at the end of our street. But still love trains. Thanks for your information and great train videos. Be safe!
Another excellent episode. Have you considered a tutorial on local switching with spotting, shoving, runarounds, etc? Thanks!
Your precision with drone cinematography is impressive.
Lot of tracks at Baldwin. Love freight yards and the action! Another great post. Thanks Danny
Distant Signal Video is like an early Christmas present. Thanks Danny and Merry Christmas !
Thank you for sharing the story about your hat and son 🥰. That's so heartwarming.
I'm definitely addicted to your videos. I was hoping earlier you would post a new video soon, and look what happen? Yay! Thanks Danny! Your TH-cam channel is my favorite channel on TH-cam. Stay safe, happy recording!
I used to live in Baldwin for a short period of time when I was a kid. I loved going over to the main switching yard, sitting under the overpass and watching the trains.
Enjoyed this video very much and look forward to more. Be safe Danny and thanks for your videos. What a joy to watch!
You for sure have one, if not the best rail road channel out there. Very much enjoyed. I had it one evening right before bed and you even had my wife interested.
The World thanks you for your Voice and your Experience in your work life.... Fantastic Videos...
My dad is from Plant City and went to school at Florida. Needless to say I got so excited seeing the video about Baldwin. I don't even need directions to get from Augusta, GA to Plant City using Highway 301! This brings back a ton of memories of making the drive!
Catching up on some of your older videos. I just made my first trip up to Folkston and 21:16 Waycross from Port Charlotte. I went up on 301 and caught a lot of SAL heritage. I ventured into Baldwin and parked across from the post office. I met another TH-camr there and learned that CSX had pulled the diamond. I agree about your assessment of Baldwin. Your other videos have been a great help in my learning new territory after upper Midwest for the past 10 years.
As usual, expertly filmed and your easy-going and informative commentary is a pleasure to listen to. In my opinion by far the best rail videos on TH-cam and always a joy to watch. The drone shots are particularly interesting.
And I'm learning a great deal too about rail operations in the US!
Great day of railfanning around Baldwin, Florida. Thank you for all the information that you provide in your videos. I really enjoy watching them for your comments and information about what we are seeing.
Love that double doppler effect of that DPU in action.😎👌👍
This is really informative and interesting to watch! I really appreciate you making this TH-cam video!
The passenger station reminded me of the old passenger station in my hometown of Hannibal, MO. They stopped passenger service in the 1960s. I can remember when there was some steam locomotive on the main lines. A lot of rail history has happened in my lifetime.
10/1/2021, Thank you. Better just keeps getting better. Wouldn't it be great if our congressional personages could work in such harmonious ways. Amazing rules and regulations followed and maintained do work when given the authority to do their job!!! You honor integrity extremely well. Thank you again!!!!!
You can see those trains in the McDonalds parking lot in Baldwin,Fl. That is a must stop for me when traveling to New York from Tampa
Another great video! Glad that Baldwin is getting busy again. Now, if only Wildwood. Kuldip get busy again! Thanks for all your great videos!
Don't think wildwood will ever have the operations it once had.
Thanks for the aerial shot over Baldwin, thats great narrating, gosh I don't think there anything you don't know !
So Starke has great Pizza, yum.
That was one busy day.
Thanks for keeping us all entertained.
Welcome to all the newbies on the channel.
Greetings from New Zealand.😎👌👍
PS - Only one thing will compliment that Pizza, an ice cold Tropicana OJ !! 🥶🥶
Great video, Mr. Dan. Great narration. I've learned quite a bit from you. Very much appreciate you brother. I love trains too! My only complaint, I want a new video every week! LOL.😂 Cheers Danny.
Very nice video that shows skill and experience, thanks for sharing.
Danny has forgotten more about railfanning than I’ll ever know. A day of hanging out with him is on my bucket list. Thanks for the great vids and Merry Christmas 🎄
The 11 people that dislike this video are not true rail fan because this was a excellent video 👍🏽
They are jealous how could you not like Danny’s videos?
Very interesting, Danny. I'm just close enough to Baldwin to plan a day there sometime soon! Thanks!
Hum never know a yard could be on the brink of going offline so many times and survive every one of em
@jacob enyart- As a 20 year employee at Baldwin(off and on), I can tell you it definitely has not survived every one of them. I've been furloughed twice adding up to a total of six years including the complete shut down of Baldwin on 2009. Its way worse now with this precision schedule railroading BS they're trying to cram through.
Thank goodness! I was getting bored here in South Dakota. Keep 'em coming!
Thanks for another very well done video and I’m glad that yard is surviving. With all the mergers, many aren’t. It’s one of my worries as a train hopper to end up having to bail inside a large yard. Not sure what would be worse, at night, or during the day;)
Thanks Danny, another fascinating video to watch, always enjoy it when your notification pops up......always informative and interesting especially form a Brit just gaining interest in US railroading 😁
I LOVE your videos. And someday I’d love to see ya up here In Pittsburgh PA. Great video and stay safe!
Pittsburgh is a rail fanners dream. You have 2 Norfolk Southern (Conemaugh and Ft. Wayne), CSX(Baltimore to Chicago)...Allegheny Valley Railroad...USS...countless spurs and so many bridges its unbelievable. loved living in Pittsburgh from 2015 thru 2017.8
@Distant Signal I Enjoy Your Narrating And The Southern 4501 Documentary You Narrated And I Have To Say I Love It.
Love your vids! I’m a truck driver and have been frequenting the bone valley almost weekly from up north. Always going through Baldwin, Waldo, Hawthorn and of course Mulberry! Always looking for the sites you record, but kinda hard to pull over and train spot, so thanks for the vids!!!
Always enjoy your videos. Please keep up the good work.
Very good explanations and a perfect diction!
Love your channel, thanks for all the great videos
I'm going to stop here in a few days...on my way to Florida tomorrow...can't wait to check this out. thanks so much for the great info provided here!!
here in Delaware, most of our crossings have been re-done with rubber buffers
From what you described, Danny, it would seem Baldwin Yard to CSX is like what Davis Yard (Roseville, CA) is to Union Pacific: a vital block-distribution hub for a high traffic volume region, even with flat-switching.
Your videos make me happy, especially because you put your heart into it. often i find that is what makes these videos the best.
I've enjoyed Danny for a while now and I'm not that familiar with Florida railroads but I love his take on them. I live in NE Ohio and there are several locations between Cleveland and Buffalo where NS and CSX run close together which can make for some decent railfanning at times.
Love your videos. You present them very well with lots of interesting facts.
I remember driving past Baldwin on my way to Jax one day and spotting the just-shut-down Ringling Brothers circus train parked in the yard.
Every once in a while they extrude a train out the south end that makes it clear into Gainesville, though it's been a few years since I've actually seen one in town.
I really enjoy your videos and of course your narration. Thank you from this old city boy. Marty
Another exceptional production. Thanks Danny.
I also railfaned the friday after Thanksgiving with my grandfather and saw 5 trains in and around Lynchburg VA you should look this city up and visit.
Thank you for another exciting and informative video. I truly enjoy watching and listening as I learn something new each time.
You are so welcome!
God Bless " Ole Baldwin"
Loved the nite shot in Stark !!!
I love watchings these video because I learn so Much from these!!
Hey. Danny;
hope all is. well. on your end! As goes. me, The good. Lord. gives
me another. day. Moving forward
gives. a. day. to watch. you do the
things we love. Keep up. the great
work
I miss being out on the hi rail.....these videos are the next best thing.😊
Thanks Eric!
What a beautiful spot for train watching!
Foraker---there used to be a small station w siding a few miles west of St. Regis on The Milwaukee Road. After the construction proceeded far enough west the town basically dried up. I did find about 3 old log cabins on the hillside opposite.
I, also, watch Virtual Railfan and I've been seeing a lot of Amazon containers on intermodals. Have you seen many of those in Florida?
I love watching your videos because you are, always, passing on knowledge that is interesting and informative.
Thanks for being there and making videos about interesting stuff.
Hey Danny - Nice steady hover on the overhead shot directly over the consist. Well done!