Seven months later and I have to comment again. I can't count the number of times I've watched it. This video just touches my soul. The overcast sky, drizzling rain, the cold and damp that you can almost feel, set the perfect mood for appreciating the beauty of these rusting, old trains. The views you shot and the items you chose to capture are so perfect, as is the editing. It all tells a story, as does the juxtaposition of rusting rail equipment next to fresh vegetation sprouting up anew. The music you chose is so hauntingly beautiful and seemingly was made for this video. Another excllent choice by you. Thank you for making and sharing this video. I dont know why it enchants me me so........maybe because, at 74 years of age, I'm starting to rust a little myself.
Thank you so much for your kind words. I filmed this while waiting for my wife who was at a dentist appointment. At the risk of sounding silly, the day was perfect for what was captured. The weather was cold and rainy. The music I selected was the first track that came up when I entered key words, many of which you’ve used in your comment. I was greatly inspired to just start recording on my iPhone despite the bleakness. It’s almost as of the rail yard was asking to be memorialized.
Having lewd in Milwaukee all my life I grew up near the Milwaukee Road shops. Today there is not one piece of rail or building left where the shops were. Sometimes if I was bored or if someone was looking for a photo of a certain type of freight car I would trudge through the deadlines where hundreds and later thousands of freight cars would come for rebuilding or wreck repairs. As the railroads fortunes dimmed Cars similar to this would continue the rusting process and finally only the buildings were left and they too succumbed about a year after. Coming up quickly on the 25-year Mark already that the complex has been bulldozed. Nicely done you captured the spirit of the Gloom they're often times hangs over railroad operations
Hi Paul, and thank you so much for your comment. I realize how special places like that are - places where, while not restored, are in a way preserved by the history they have.
Wow, eerily beautiful. Perfect selection of music. I think it's even cooler that you were there alone, just you and the souls of those old trains. Just think of the miles, scenes and things they have seen! Thanks for making this!!!
Great video. You obviously don't just take pictures. You chose the perfect day and the somber music also captured the mood. The puddle of rain water on the flatbed was particularly evocative. There is something deeply saddening to see the fate of these old workhorses. They had served faithfully for so long. Now discarded and forgotten. There is so much history here. Each with it's own story to tell. . They deserved a cremation in a scrap mill rather than to be left out in the open to decompose.
Indeed! On the one hand, I’m glad they didn’t go to the scrap yard, but on the other hand, it sure would be nice to see these cars restored! Incidentally, I’ve reached out to the museum to see if I could gain access to the inside of some of them. Thanks for your comment!!
A very nicely made video...the rain adds to the somber feel of the yard. All just waiting for their turn, for better or for worse. Thanks for posting this nice relaxing tour of the yard.
Heart of Dixie a pretty good heritage railway and museum operation. Like many volunteer non profit groups as they have resources and people power available many of these historic pieces will be further restored.
Nice video , Interesting look at all this old railway equipment that has seen better days. I love the music you included in this video, suits it well and provides a sad reminder of the good days now gone forever. Thanks for posting 🙂👍
Thanks Mike. When I picked the music I thought it sounded good, but I agree. It very much captures the feeling of desolation and abandonment of these old locomotives and rolling stock. Even though they’ve seen better days, I’m glad they can still be seen and didn’t end up in the scrap yard. Be well, and thanks for your comment!
so nice, and the music is perfect. I'd love to be there with you. I love the sw as i call them all that, lol. one of those and a couple of passenger cars from the 30's,, i'd call my home
That’s a good idea. And come to think of it, I’m not aware of any railroad museums in the southwest. I’m sure they’re out there, but I’m sure their stock is probably much better preserved. I’d like to see the HODRR museum have at least one restoration project open to the public, but I’m sure it probably all comes down to funding. Thanks for your comment!
Think about the fact that this a regional museum, its stuff related to the area, and then the idea of the cost, and scale to actually move all the stuff to the west.
Can I ask where this is where is this graveyard located the valdese old railroad I don't understand why they would just leave these here why wouldn't they like recondition some of these and put them in a museum it's sad that all this history is just withering away😮 still great video🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Everything costs money. Volunteer NFP organizations don't always have a lot of that. What it comes down to is, if you REALLY want to see a change, join the organization or donate to it.
Very sad. Here in Brasil the things are even worse. Many railroads sold by government to private companies had long paths abandoned due to non-profitable performance.
@@runwaybyneedfree2467 Unfortunately no. We have a former cable system called "funjcular" built for trains to climb a mountain range called "Serra do Mar" totally abandoned. And worse, it is not the only one.
@@runwaybyneedfree2467 Unfortunately no. We have a former cable system called "FUNICULAR ", built for trains to climb a mountain range known as "Serra do Mar" that fits perfectly to became a trail, but it is totally abandoned and rust. And, worse, it is not the only one.
I wondered if that was a different spelling. I’ve never been on a funicular, but there are some “cog railways” made to go up steep inclines. There’s an especially impressing one near where I grew up in New Hampshire that climbs Mt. Washington.
Definitely. It’s too bad they couldn’t have been better maintained, but it was certainly a fascinating exhibit of decay. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit. Thanks for your comment.
Seven months later and I have to comment again. I can't count the number of times I've watched it. This video just touches my soul. The overcast sky, drizzling rain, the cold and damp that you can almost feel, set the perfect mood for appreciating the beauty of these rusting, old trains. The views you shot and the items you chose to capture are so perfect, as is the editing. It all tells a story, as does the juxtaposition of rusting rail equipment next to fresh vegetation sprouting up anew. The music you chose is so hauntingly beautiful and seemingly was made for this video. Another excllent choice by you. Thank you for making and sharing this video. I dont know why it enchants me me so........maybe because, at 74 years of age, I'm starting to rust a little myself.
Thank you so much for your kind words. I filmed this while waiting for my wife who was at a dentist appointment. At the risk of sounding silly, the day was perfect for what was captured. The weather was cold and rainy. The music I selected was the first track that came up when I entered key words, many of which you’ve used in your comment. I was greatly inspired to just start recording on my iPhone despite the bleakness. It’s almost as of the rail yard was asking to be memorialized.
Having lewd in Milwaukee all my life I grew up near the Milwaukee Road shops. Today there is not one piece of rail or building left where the shops were. Sometimes if I was bored or if someone was looking for a photo of a certain type of freight car I would trudge through the deadlines where hundreds and later thousands of freight cars would come for rebuilding or wreck repairs. As the railroads fortunes dimmed Cars similar to this would continue the rusting process and finally only the buildings were left and they too succumbed about a year after. Coming up quickly on the 25-year Mark already that the complex has been bulldozed. Nicely done you captured the spirit of the Gloom they're often times hangs over railroad operations
Hi Paul, and thank you so much for your comment. I realize how special places like that are - places where, while not restored, are in a way preserved by the history they have.
Wow, eerily beautiful. Perfect selection of music. I think it's even cooler that you were there alone, just you and the souls of those old trains. Just think of the miles, scenes and things they have seen! Thanks for making this!!!
Thank you John!
Wanted to write something as well stated and poignant as you, but you saved me the trouble. I concur. Love this video.
Thank you so much for your very kind comment!
This is powerful! Beautiful pairing of visuals and music! Haunting.
Thank you so much. It was the perfect day to film. I’m happy to be able to share it.
Some really nice jewels in that yard. Hopefully they will all get restored or used to restore other pieces in the collection.
Me too!
Me too!
Great footage of old railroad history.Sad though.
Great video. You obviously don't just take pictures. You chose the perfect day and the somber music also captured the mood. The puddle of rain water on the flatbed was particularly evocative. There is something deeply saddening to see the fate of these old workhorses. They had served faithfully for so long. Now discarded and forgotten. There is so much history here. Each with it's own story to tell. . They deserved a cremation in a scrap mill rather than to be left out in the open to decompose.
I remember when I went there about 2 years ago, they have pretty cool train rides and cool old equipment in their small yard
HodRR Museum is such a cool place. Thanks for your comment!
Nice collection of old rail cars! It takes lots of cash and many volunteers to bring those cars back to their glory!
Indeed! On the one hand, I’m glad they didn’t go to the scrap yard, but on the other hand, it sure would be nice to see these cars restored! Incidentally, I’ve reached out to the museum to see if I could gain access to the inside of some of them. Thanks for your comment!!
A very nicely made video...the rain adds to the somber feel of the yard. All just waiting for their turn, for better or for worse.
Thanks for posting this nice relaxing tour of the yard.
Thank you Mark! I agree, the rain made the yard feel very different than it usually does. Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching!
Heart of Dixie a pretty good heritage railway and museum operation. Like many volunteer non profit groups as they have resources and people power available many of these historic pieces will be further restored.
Thanks for your comment Kenneth! I’m glad there’s still so much interest in local railroad history!
Nice video , Interesting look at all this old railway equipment that has seen better days. I love the music you included in this video, suits it well and provides a sad reminder of the good days now gone forever. Thanks for posting 🙂👍
Thanks Mike. When I picked the music I thought it sounded good, but I agree. It very much captures the feeling of desolation and abandonment of these old locomotives and rolling stock. Even though they’ve seen better days, I’m glad they can still be seen and didn’t end up in the scrap yard. Be well, and thanks for your comment!
I'd like to see one of those RPOs get restored someday.
Me too! They seem not to be too far gone. Thanks for watching!
so nice, and the music is perfect. I'd love to be there with you. I love the sw as i call them all that, lol. one of those and a couple of passenger cars from the 30's,, i'd call my home
Thank you so much for your kind words. They’re very much appreciated!
With the rain and the music it's a railroad graveyard.
Most definitely. 🚂 🌧️
4:27 Here Woodward 2-8-0 locomotive #38
I love these old trains, especially the steam locos. 🚂
Nice
Thank you!
Perhaps move them to the desert to stop the rust?
That’s a good idea. And come to think of it, I’m not aware of any railroad museums in the southwest. I’m sure they’re out there, but I’m sure their stock is probably much better preserved. I’d like to see the HODRR museum have at least one restoration project open to the public, but I’m sure it probably all comes down to funding. Thanks for your comment!
Think about the fact that this a regional museum, its stuff related to the area, and then the idea of the cost, and scale to actually move all the stuff to the west.
Can I ask where this is where is this graveyard located the valdese old railroad I don't understand why they would just leave these here why wouldn't they like recondition some of these and put them in a museum it's sad that all this history is just withering away😮 still great video🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Certainly! This is at the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum in Calera, Alabama.
Everything costs money. Volunteer NFP organizations don't always have a lot of that. What it comes down to is, if you REALLY want to see a change, join the organization or donate to it.
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Amtrak bagage car…..gunderson 60….passenger suspensión boguie …
I love those old cars. At some point, I may ask for special permission from the museum to try to film inside some of them. Thanks for watching!
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The grain cars shouldn't take that much to restore.
Does this place still exist
Yes, it’s the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum in Calera, Alabama.
Very sad. Here in Brasil the things are even worse. Many railroads sold by government to private companies had long paths abandoned due to non-profitable performance.
I do like to see “rails to trails” here in the U.S. In Brasíl, do they ever convert unused railroad lines to walking and biking paths?
@@runwaybyneedfree2467 Unfortunately no. We have a former cable system called "funjcular" built for trains to climb a mountain range called "Serra do Mar" totally abandoned. And worse, it is not the only one.
@@runwaybyneedfree2467 Unfortunately no. We have a former cable system called "FUNICULAR ", built for trains to climb a mountain range known as "Serra do Mar" that fits perfectly to became a trail, but it is totally abandoned and rust. And, worse, it is not the only one.
Well hello from the United States. Thanks for sharing your love of trains!
I wondered if that was a different spelling. I’ve never been on a funicular, but there are some “cog railways” made to go up steep inclines. There’s an especially impressing one near where I grew up in New Hampshire that climbs Mt. Washington.
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4:21 WHATEVER THAT THING IS, WE MUST SAVE IT AND GIVE IT TO THE IRM FOR 9911
Thank you very much for watching!
Some of those rolling stock could be lightly restored without too much expense. Others were all but gone above the trucks..
Kept hearing the words - Put out to pasture.
Definitely. It’s too bad they couldn’t have been better maintained, but it was certainly a fascinating exhibit of decay. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit. Thanks for your comment.
Rust Never Sleeps...
So true!
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Fodder for a steel mill