A BIG special Thanks to everyone who attended this weekend. Be sure to check out the links to the other channels to see their videos from this weekend.
I remember as a kid the only way to get up there were the steps. There was no gift shop, no fees. Years later they added an ice cream stand. If you drove thru the tunnel there & went up the mountain, at the top was a zoo called Forest Zoo. Also, across the road was a park called Fairyland Forest. The theme was all about fairytails. No rides, just alot of things for kids to climb on & do. The longest train I remember seeing as a kid was where the front of the train was already going around the side of the mountain & the tail end hadn't even made it around the other side of the mountain yet. A lot of great memories. Thanks for reminding me. 👍👍
I don’t know how you can claim that Horseshoe Curve is the only place where you can hear that sound. As a railfan I have heard that sound in hundreds of locations. Your drone shots are phenomenal.
Was just there last Friday. Three engines in front, one in the middle, and two at the back pushing with a total of 185 cars. First time there and what an amazing sight and experience!!
What a great video! That is such an awesome place. And that beautiful cloudy morning turned into an even more beautiful sunshiny day. I really love the sounds of steam locomotives and Horseshoe Curve makes for very good accoustics! The best shot was the 360 wrap-around view of the train entering the curve and exiting the curve. Totally awesome!! Thanks for taking me aong. I really enjoyed this outing.
Wow that was certainly the longest train 🚉 I've ever seen!! Wonder what it is that fascinates us so much about them?!! Beautiful scenery too. Hope you didn't get too sunburnt - why not wear a hat 🧢, you usually do? Thanks for the visit. Gill 🇬🇧
Hats make it worse in the humidity for me. But to answer your question, I think it depends on the person. For me it's the size, the sheer power and witnessing it in person is an incredible feeling.
I'm new to your ch but so far what I've seen I'm in you have awesome videos you have a great sense of humor but still be real when your not sure of something still i like history just not that smart at it but people as yourself help show you a direction hell man i love all your videos your new fan keep up your journey love what you do always find ✌ and never feel lost
Trains are so exciting. My grandfather was an engineer driving freight trains. I waved twice at the train that honked! Automatic response. Lol. Great footage.
Why do I increasingly see and read the term "Driving" in relation to locomotive engineers?!? Engineers Do Not "drive" trains.... they do Not, and cannot.. "Steer" a train to go in whatever direction they want it to go, nor operate the throttle and braking system to speed up or slow down / stop.... whenever and however they choose to, as when "driving" a personal or commercial vehicle. They "Operate or, Run" it, in full accordance and compliance to prescribed schedules and FRA & Company mandates.
@@-watermelonking.... Hello, and thanks for your reply. In reference to your reply, and just to clarify your statement.. "It's just a shame no one asked".... ask "what" exactly? Just asking so I don't misunderstand your reply. Thanks. PS: I got to see the UP 4014 yesterday afternoon and evening when it rolled into Parsons, KS. sure was great to get to see it under steam.
JUST INCREDIBLE!!!! Wonderful train action & such beauty. So great to meet a member of the JP family & you taking a pic with him & Dad. Hope your sunburn is better. This was amazing & I know all that made it there were having a fantastic time. I know I was joining in watching!!! You are the best Jay❣🥰
Incredible is the best way to describe it. I love catching trains meeting new viewers of the channel. Btw, Jill received your card and said thank you very much. 😊
Great footage! I’ve rode around the curve several times on the Amtrak Pennsylvanian but have never been down to the observation area there! It’s definitely on my to-do list!
Been to the curve last year, was awesome need to get back there, sorry couldn't make it that day, i was in Washington pa on Saturday at the trolly museum and couldn't get out of work on Sunday had to get back to Columbus. Great day you had, great shout out to Bryce. As always JP fantastic video.
Watch the virtual Railfan channel when they do a "Grab Bag" video, almost every grab bag will have a massive BNSF power move that can sometimes have 25+ engines as they transfer locomotives within the system
Holy crap is right. I've never seen a train set up with 6 locomotives with 2 pushers, must have been a long, heavy train. Loved the intro drone footage Jay. Maybe throw a hat in the camera bag to save your noggin from burning, not a pleasent feeling 😌. Thanks for more coverage of Horseshoe Curve 👊👍
Gorgeous drone footage and awesome catch with the 6 locomotives ! Nice meeting your young JPVideos fan : }.Glad it was a beautiful day for this adventure ......thanks for sharing the fun .
very nice. the reason why that second train had 6 locomotives on the head end is because the 4 behind the two were DIT Dead in Tow, meaning they are not running and they're only being moved. though it is nice to see a 6 engine lashup
Oh wow your drone footage is stunning! So fantastic and such a beautiful place, some day I want to visit there! I am going to check out the webcam and check on it often, that is so cool! How fun to meet one of your young viewers, I bet that made his day and yours! Very awesome video JP, thank you so much!
Excellent footage! It's great to see your perspective from the opposite end of the viewing area from where I was. That was definitely the longest train I've ever seen in person. I love your drone footage above some of the low wispy clouds that were lingering from the storm that passed through just before we got there.
I love this video Jay!!! Too bad there weren't any steam locomotives but I love seeing trains of all kinds!!! Awesome drone footage and photo montage as always 💙💙💙 Thank you so much for your hard work!!! Take care and stay safe on all of your adventures!!! God bless you!!!
@@giniwalters8401.... a "girl" after my own heart... who loves trains of all kinds. Do or did you have railroaders in you family? I'm going to be driving over to Parsons, KS. to catch the UP 4014 ("Big Boy") on it's 2021 tour leaving out of Cheyenne... This morning, actually... at 8:00AM (Mtn. time).... anyway, it will be on an over-night layover in Parsons, KS (nearest point, for me.. about 2 hours drive).. arriving at 4pm (Central time) Wed. evening, Aug.11th. Thinking of getting a motel room for the night, then I can film it leaving out the next morning (Thurs.) at 8AM... heading to Texas. I was on the UP's 3985 and the 844, several times.. years back when Steve Lee was running the steam program and was the "hogger" on both of those locomotives... though the 3985 was "his baby". I use to hang out in the steam shop there, and turn wrenches once in a while as well, when I use to live out that way until 2011.... great times and memories, for sure. After I go see the 4014 at Parsons, am heading to Charma, NM to get on board the narrow gauge Cumbres & Toltek RR and head up to CO. on it. I love Narrow gauge steam and have wanted to do this for years, finally heading over there..... want to come with? lol Sorry, shouldn't "tease" you like that..... but it sure would be great to share things with someone who has mutual interests... makes whatever you do, a Lot more enjoyable... as I'm sure you know that, already. : ) One of my great uncles was a steam locomotive engineer back east on the old Boston & Albany RR, which later became the NY Central RR (then Penn Central)... anyway, after he retired in 1953, he became the first steam "tourist" railroad engineer for the Ocean Spray Cranberry narrow gauge which opened in 1955. I had three uncles on my dads side who were also RR men... two were engineers, one on the New Haven and one on the Penn Central, and one uncle... a conductor on the New Haven RR (freights). I was a head-end brakeman out west, for a year, then "OJT" as an engineer.... until my "better" half (at the time), gave me an ultimatum one evening after I was "paged" to go out on a training run.... saying, "it's either the railroad, or us... your decision before you get back in from this run"........... I should have stuck with the railroad. : ( Anyway, now... I enjoy railroading anyway I can get it, and no one to tell me I can't. : ) Have a great and blessed day, Gini.
@@Romans--bo7br as for as I know none of my family has ever been in the railroad business. I have loved trains as for back as I can remember though!!! Sounds like you've got a great plan all laid out for checking out some trains!!! Thanks for the invite but guess I'd better hang out around the house!!! I hope you have a wonderful time on your trip and have a safe one!!! Take care and God bless you!!!
@@giniwalters8401... Hi Gini, and thanks So much for your response, I appreciate it. Out of curiosity, do you live Anywhere close to any of UP's mainlines? IF, so have you checked UP's "2021 Steam Schedule" to see if any of the 4014's stops (90 of them!!) might be "reasonably" close to you.. so you could see it, as well? May our Lord Bless and protect and keep you safe.. Always and in All your ways. I will pray Num.6:24 - 26 over you, always. Thanks again.. enjoyed hearing back from you.
In the 1940s, with the traffic caused by the war effort, it was typical to see 250-300 trains per day. Think of that. At that time there were 4 sets of rails. Trains galore. Steam locos working like crazy. Train Watching Heaven.
Back in the 80's there was NO fence so you had complete access to the whole curve for some great photos . Many people and myself included , put coins on the track to get a memento from the curve trains . Unfortunately some people were getting much too close for comfort while others seem to be playing chicken with the trains by standing on the tracks for some head on photos . That conduct lead to the fence being erected .
I've only remembered the fence, not a time before it. Doesn't stop everyone tho, there was a guy Christmas day that DROVE up the mountain between the tracks!
I'm thinking the SAME thing. I remember walking up the steps in the Washington Momument years ago. It has 896 steps!! But now, there is also a high-speed elevator.
I've been to the curve a few times, and it never ceases to amaze me how much tonnage NS sends over the mountain. Traffic is not what it used to be but still they do send a lot of trains over the curve. Have you been to the bridge over at Cassandra? That is cool too!
Love the drone footage. I did some a few weeks ago that I uploaded. Was a busy day. I'm sorry I didn't know there was a meet up at the curve or I would have been there with yall. Great video! Btw, I got sunburnt after 4 hours of hanging around. And at 11:01 you captured a locomotive that appeared to have been either on fire or simply peeling paint. I captured one nearly identical to it in one of my videos from the curve a little while back as well. May have been the same locomotive.
It looks so lush and green. I love the drone footage. 8 engines!? That was amazing. I have never seen a train with 6 pullers. As always your videos are fabulous.
Great video. There's a lot more to Horseshoe Curve than I realized. I've been around it several times on Amtrak, even when the steam locomotive was still on display, but have never actually visited the spot. I'll put it on my to-do list. Thanks for the information.
Thanks for the video JP totally enjoyed it such a beautiful place to be and watch trains. 8 engines for one train WOW!!! beautiful drone footage too!!😎🚆🚆🚆🇬🇧
Wow that's first time I seen them using track one for east bound traffic. Usually track two was used either direction and track three was for west bound.
JP, the funicular has been "down" forever, and it's still not working. That's a really big disappointment for me, since I have been planning to go there this September, and 194 steps is a lot for an old fogie like me. They don't seem to be in any hurry to get it fixed. ...Roy
Great video JP. I love going to the curve been there many time, even been above it on the hill at night what a show. I would like point out a couple thing, 1 the sound of squealing flanges can be heard else where, it not just reserved for the horseshoe curve. and 2 if you want to see monsters go west of Conway (Pittsburgh), NS is moving 15 to 18000 ft trains west with mid train DPU's. I videoed a 13Q coming down Wooster hill on the Ft. Wayne line, it had to be at least 3 miles long, 3 locos in the front and 2 DPU's in the middle, but I digress you make great videos that I enjoy watching.
Jay, It looks so different in summer, so lush. I road the train to Chicago in September of '59 and ,unlike your ride, lucked out and could see the whole train on the curve. You should really wear a hat, I don't think your doing your skin any good burning it like that. That's your business, but that burn cannot be fun. Cheers, Rik
Fun fact: During World War II, Horseshoe Curve was from what I've read given special monitoring because they feared German spies and saboteurs would target it (due to how critical the Pennsylvania RR mainline was to American logistics and industries). Really puts in perspective how vital rail infrastructure was to America and the Allies winning the war.
First time I've viewed one of your videos, excellent presentation, informative commentary, very professional. I've subscribed & look forward to viewing some more. Pardon my ignorance I'm a 77 year old from the UK but where does Conrail fit into the scheme of things, I've been familiar with BNSF, NS, UP & Amtrak etc. for many years but Conrail hasn't shown on my radar.
Been there once and it costed alot more than five dollars. I was on Amtraks eastbound Broadway Limited in November 1991. This was my second leg of my trip. First was the eastbound California Zephyr from Salt Lake to Chicago. Last one was Philadelphia? To Washington D.C.. Coach class all the way, smokers in the rear of the car thank you. Never again. Unless I get a sleeper... Now it's just SLC to Emeryville.
So, where do they put together the train with six engines...Harrisburg ?, and will it be the same coming back, breaking them down in Harrisburg, .Curious, because we never see six engines in Reading.
On that second train, only the first two locomotives were in service. You can hear the difference in operating sounds between them and the 4 locomotives behind them and you can also see that some of the trailing locomotives have their stacks wrapped in plastic for storage. This is called a "power move". It is a way to get locomotives moved around the system. Just because a train has multiple locomotives on the front, does not mean they are all operational.
I love watching your videos.I live in Altoona,Pa.If your ever back in Altoona.Your welcome to stop at the Altoona Association of Model Railroaderd.We meet there on Friday nights at 7:30PM to 10:30PM.Our address is 2930 N Tenth Ave Altoona,Pa.Thanks.
Only first two units on mixed freight were running as well as the two pushers, the remaining four were dead in tow, probably picked up at Altoona to be taken to other yards for assignment
Rare for west bounds to be using track one . Track one has a steep drop off in elevation right after the tunnels , area called the slide . Don’t know why NS would use track one for westbound traffic . Hard climb on track one for west bounds
A BIG special Thanks to everyone who attended this weekend. Be sure to check out the links to the other channels to see their videos from this weekend.
Thank you for putting together this awesome two-day meetup. It was one of the highlights of my year.
That little guy made his day X
Thanks for putting me in the video
I remember as a kid the only way to get up there were the steps. There was no gift shop, no fees. Years later they added an ice cream stand. If you drove thru the tunnel there & went up the mountain, at the top was a zoo called Forest Zoo. Also, across the road was a park called Fairyland Forest. The theme was all about fairytails. No rides, just alot of things for kids to climb on & do. The longest train I remember seeing as a kid was where the front of the train was already going around the side of the mountain & the tail end hadn't even made it around the other side of the mountain yet. A lot of great memories. Thanks for reminding me. 👍👍
Amazing video JP again! Love the area and that train!!! Wow!! Just amazing! Thank you for taking me!
My pleasure. Thanks for watching.
The Appalachian Mountains are a national treasure! Stunning view from the stop of those stairs.
LOVE yer Conrail tshirt!
Thanks!
You're welcome
WoW it is breathtaking at the curve in summer. Absolutely beautiful! I can just imagine the colors the trees will be in fall. 😃
Fall is a popular time to visit. Colors all around you.
Fantastic video. Great to see you made a young fan's day. Very cool.
I don’t know how you can claim that Horseshoe Curve is the only place where you can hear that sound. As a railfan I have heard that sound in hundreds of locations.
Your drone shots are phenomenal.
What great drone footage ....here there Rj78 .. wow a lot of locomotives on that train
Watching a train video while running trains 🤔👍🏻🚂💨 what an awesome day that was!
In my shot again... 😁
@@JPVideos81 I’ll work on that 😂
Was just there last Friday. Three engines in front, one in the middle, and two at the back pushing with a total of 185 cars. First time there and what an amazing sight and experience!!
What a great video! That is such an awesome place. And that beautiful cloudy morning turned into an even more beautiful sunshiny day. I really love the sounds of steam locomotives and Horseshoe Curve makes for very good accoustics! The best shot was the 360 wrap-around view of the train entering the curve and exiting the curve. Totally awesome!! Thanks for taking me aong. I really enjoyed this outing.
I agree. The sounds bounce off the mountains and everything is amplified. Thanks for checking out the train action.
Awesome video thanks
Enjoy all your videos
Wow that was certainly the longest train 🚉 I've ever seen!! Wonder what it is that fascinates us so much about them?!! Beautiful scenery too. Hope you didn't get too sunburnt - why not wear a hat 🧢, you usually do? Thanks for the visit. Gill 🇬🇧
Hats make it worse in the humidity for me. But to answer your question, I think it depends on the person. For me it's the size, the sheer power and witnessing it in person is an incredible feeling.
I'm new to your ch but so far what I've seen I'm in you have awesome videos you have a great sense of humor but still be real when your not sure of something still i like history just not that smart at it but people as yourself help show you a direction hell man i love all your videos your new fan keep up your journey love what you do always find ✌ and never feel lost
I am jealous. Horseshoe curve is my shrine. I love to watch the VRF camera of the curve while working.
I enjoy catching Amtrak passing through on VRF
I recognize that shirt...my mother worked for Conrail until she retired in 2006, here in Pgh PA.
Great video! Happy to see they are finally going to do some cosmetic restoration on that engine,
Trains are so exciting. My grandfather was an engineer driving freight trains. I waved twice at the train that honked! Automatic response. Lol. Great footage.
🛤🚂🚃🚃😊
Why do I increasingly see and read the term "Driving" in relation to locomotive engineers?!? Engineers Do Not "drive" trains.... they do Not, and cannot.. "Steer" a train to go in whatever direction they want it to go, nor operate the throttle and braking system to speed up or slow down / stop.... whenever and however they choose to, as when "driving" a personal or commercial vehicle.
They "Operate or, Run" it, in full accordance and compliance to prescribed schedules and FRA & Company mandates.
@@Romans--bo7br It's just a shame no one asked
@@-watermelonking.... Hello, and thanks for your reply. In reference to your reply, and just to clarify your statement.. "It's just a shame no one asked".... ask "what" exactly? Just asking so I don't misunderstand your reply. Thanks.
PS: I got to see the UP 4014 yesterday afternoon and evening when it rolled into Parsons, KS. sure was great to get to see it under steam.
Great train video, JP
JUST INCREDIBLE!!!! Wonderful train action & such beauty. So great to meet a member of the JP family & you taking a pic with him & Dad. Hope your sunburn is better. This was amazing & I know all that made it there were having a fantastic time. I know I was joining in watching!!! You are the best Jay❣🥰
Incredible is the best way to describe it. I love catching trains meeting new viewers of the channel. Btw, Jill received your card and said thank you very much. 😊
@@JPVideos81 So pleased it got there in time for her. She is very welcome!🥰
It was nice meeting you, Bryce....
What a coincidence because my name is BRYCE also!
that is cool that you brought a smile to a fan's face.. I would be the same. Just so excited to meet up with ya .
Awesome video and great production. Recently, I have noticed more long trains with 3 locomotives in front, two in the middle, and two in the rear.
JP, really loved and enjoyed your awesome horseshoe curve video! Wish I'd get another train video!
Wow 🤩 this is great JP. TY
Awesome drone footage, specially with the low lying clouds. What a beaut outing it must have been.
Thank you sheila
Love going to the Curve. I used to be a delivery driver out there and watched the trains going into and out of town as I drove on route 22.
Great footage! I’ve rode around the curve several times on the Amtrak Pennsylvanian but have never been down to the observation area there! It’s definitely on my to-do list!
I've ridden Amtrak around there too. Only able to see it once. Every other time NS trains were blocking the view.
Been to the curve last year, was awesome need to get back there, sorry couldn't make it that day, i was in Washington pa on Saturday at the trolly museum and couldn't get out of work on Sunday had to get back to Columbus. Great day you had, great shout out to Bryce. As always JP fantastic video.
Loved the drone footage and music at the beginning especially. Never saw a train with 6 engines pulling before; very nice; thank you!! …🌝
only the first 2 units were pulling, the other 4 was probably dead in tow to Conway
Watch the virtual Railfan channel when they do a "Grab Bag" video, almost every grab bag will have a massive BNSF power move that can sometimes have 25+ engines as they transfer locomotives within the system
Holy crap is right. I've never seen a train set up with 6 locomotives with 2 pushers, must have been a long, heavy train. Loved the intro drone footage Jay. Maybe throw a hat in the camera bag to save your noggin from burning, not a pleasent feeling 😌. Thanks for more coverage of Horseshoe Curve 👊👍
I usually have a hat, but the humidity makes it almost intolerable to wear one.
What beautiful weather you had! That would be a nice place for a picnic.
Just would be a challenge carrying everything up 194 steps.
Magnificent, thank you for sharing this with me.
Gorgeous drone footage and awesome catch with the 6 locomotives ! Nice meeting your young JPVideos fan : }.Glad it was a beautiful day for this adventure ......thanks for sharing the fun .
Thank you Barb. Wish the heat and humidity was a little lower, but better than rain. It was great meeting the little guy.
The drone shots are amazing!
Thanks!
Glad you posted that they will be doing work on that engine. Great video always full of great info thanks Jay
Can't wait to see her shine again
What happened to the K4?
@@conniewaldby5524 it's currently at the Railroaders Memorial Museum and set to undergo restoration.
@@JPVideos81 thank you
What a nice guy!
very nice. the reason why that second train had 6 locomotives on the head end is because the 4 behind the two were DIT Dead in Tow, meaning they are not running and they're only being moved. though it is nice to see a 6 engine lashup
Awesome drone footage! That's one of the best views of Horse shoe curve ive ever seen! Great video JP! Thanks for sharing!
My pleasure mitch
Great train catching on this one. 👌
The views were great and most of all a fan got to have a picture with you. Thanks for sharing 👍
Awesome video
Thanks
Cool video. Keep up the good work!
What a lashup! Great history lesson and wonderful drone action! Great Show Done Well! Thank You!
back in 2011 i took the train out to tucson from harrisburg and went on the horseshoe curve it was really cool
The Pennsylvanian goes around the curve twice a day. It's a fun experience passing through there.
Oh wow your drone footage is stunning! So fantastic and such a beautiful place, some day I want to visit there! I am going to check out the webcam and check on it often, that is so cool! How fun to meet one of your young viewers, I bet that made his day and yours! Very awesome video JP, thank you so much!
It was a great surprise meeting him.
Thanks for sharing this.
Excellent footage! It's great to see your perspective from the opposite end of the viewing area from where I was. That was definitely the longest train I've ever seen in person. I love your drone footage above some of the low wispy clouds that were lingering from the storm that passed through just before we got there.
I love this video Jay!!! Too bad there weren't any steam locomotives but I love seeing trains of all kinds!!! Awesome drone footage and photo montage as always 💙💙💙 Thank you so much for your hard work!!! Take care and stay safe on all of your adventures!!! God bless you!!!
I'd love to see an old steamer going around the curve. Thanks for stopping by to watch.
@@JPVideos81 you are most welcome!!! My pleasure!!!
@@giniwalters8401.... a "girl" after my own heart... who loves trains of all kinds. Do or did you have railroaders in you family? I'm going to be driving over to Parsons, KS. to catch the UP 4014 ("Big Boy") on it's 2021 tour leaving out of Cheyenne... This morning, actually... at 8:00AM (Mtn. time).... anyway, it will be on an over-night layover in Parsons, KS (nearest point, for me.. about 2 hours drive).. arriving at 4pm (Central time) Wed. evening, Aug.11th. Thinking of getting a motel room for the night, then I can film it leaving out the next morning (Thurs.) at 8AM... heading to Texas.
I was on the UP's 3985 and the 844, several times.. years back when Steve Lee was running the steam program and was the "hogger" on both of those locomotives... though the 3985 was "his baby". I use to hang out in the steam shop there, and turn wrenches once in a while as well, when I use to live out that way until 2011.... great times and memories, for sure.
After I go see the 4014 at Parsons, am heading to Charma, NM to get on board the narrow gauge Cumbres & Toltek RR and head up to CO. on it. I love Narrow gauge steam and have wanted to do this for years, finally heading over there..... want to come with? lol Sorry, shouldn't "tease" you like that..... but it sure would be great to share things with someone who has mutual interests... makes whatever you do, a Lot more enjoyable... as I'm sure you know that, already. : )
One of my great uncles was a steam locomotive engineer back east on the old Boston & Albany RR, which later became the NY Central RR (then Penn Central)... anyway, after he retired in 1953, he became the first steam "tourist" railroad engineer for the Ocean Spray Cranberry narrow gauge which opened in 1955. I had three uncles on my dads side who were also RR men... two were engineers, one on the New Haven and one on the Penn Central, and one uncle... a conductor on the New Haven RR (freights).
I was a head-end brakeman out west, for a year, then "OJT" as an engineer.... until my "better" half (at the time), gave me an ultimatum one evening after I was "paged" to go out on a training run.... saying, "it's either the railroad, or us... your decision before you get back in from this run"........... I should have stuck with the railroad. : ( Anyway, now... I enjoy railroading anyway I can get it, and no one to tell me I can't. : ) Have a great and blessed day, Gini.
@@Romans--bo7br as for as I know none of my family has ever been in the railroad business. I have loved trains as for back as I can remember though!!!
Sounds like you've got a great plan all laid out for checking out some trains!!! Thanks for the invite but guess I'd better hang out around the house!!!
I hope you have a wonderful time on your trip and have a safe one!!! Take care and God bless you!!!
@@giniwalters8401... Hi Gini, and thanks So much for your response, I appreciate it. Out of curiosity, do you live Anywhere close to any of UP's mainlines?
IF, so have you checked UP's "2021 Steam Schedule" to see if any of the 4014's stops (90 of them!!) might be "reasonably" close to you.. so you could see it, as well?
May our Lord Bless and protect and keep you safe.. Always and in All your ways. I will pray Num.6:24 - 26 over you, always.
Thanks again.. enjoyed hearing back from you.
In the 1940s, with the traffic caused by the war effort, it was typical to see 250-300 trains per day. Think of that. At that time there were 4 sets of rails. Trains galore. Steam locos working like crazy. Train Watching Heaven.
Back in the 80's there was NO fence so you had complete access to the whole curve for some great photos . Many people and myself included , put coins on the track to get a memento from the curve trains . Unfortunately some people were getting much too close for comfort while others seem to be playing chicken with the trains by standing on the tracks for some head on photos . That conduct lead to the fence being erected .
@@jacobpoucher Got that right bro..
I've only remembered the fence, not a time before it. Doesn't stop everyone tho, there was a guy Christmas day that DROVE up the mountain between the tracks!
Didn’t need to one putting coins on the track. Let a wheel hit a coin at the right angle and you have a bullet.
Man what a beautiful view that was the trail was awesome thanks again jp
Thanks Rob. It's a sight to see in person.
Nice job Jpvideos thanks for sharing 👏👍😀🙏
My pleasure
What beautiful scenery. I love the mist. Thank you for a nice video of the trains. I enjoyed watching it.
The morning skies made for some beautiful shots. Glad you enjoyed the train footage.
Your drone footage is awesome.
So lucky you can drive there.
Thank you for the video.
That was spectacular. Thank you Jp ❤️
Awesome catch!!
I love the sound of horse shoe curve, but 194 steps wow! That's to much.
I'm thinking the SAME thing. I remember walking up the steps in the Washington Momument years ago. It has 896 steps!! But now, there is also a high-speed elevator.
It's worth the climb. Slow and steady haha
I've been to the curve a few times, and it never ceases to amaze me how much tonnage NS sends over the mountain. Traffic is not what it used to be but still they do send a lot of trains over the curve. Have you been to the bridge over at Cassandra? That is cool too!
I haven't been there
Love the drone footage. I did some a few weeks ago that I uploaded. Was a busy day. I'm sorry I didn't know there was a meet up at the curve or I would have been there with yall. Great video!
Btw, I got sunburnt after 4 hours of hanging around. And at 11:01 you captured a locomotive that appeared to have been either on fire or simply peeling paint. I captured one nearly identical to it in one of my videos from the curve a little while back as well. May have been the same locomotive.
We think it was definitely on fire at one point.
It looks so lush and green. I love the drone footage. 8 engines!? That was amazing. I have never seen a train with 6 pullers. As always your videos are fabulous.
It was such a lucky catch. Almost couldn't believe what I was seeing.
3 "pullers" max, 3 in tow. There is a limit to how many you can have for power.
Great video. There's a lot more to Horseshoe Curve than I realized. I've been around it several times on Amtrak, even when the steam locomotive was still on display, but have never actually visited the spot. I'll put it on my to-do list. Thanks for the information.
Definitely worth a visit, especially once the Funicular is operating.
In the late 1980s I climbed those steps for free. The horseshoe curve is an awesome place.
Thanks for the video JP totally enjoyed it such a beautiful place to be and watch trains. 8 engines for one train WOW!!! beautiful drone footage too!!😎🚆🚆🚆🇬🇧
Thanks Chris
I’ve never seen a 6+2 engine train!! That was so cool! Thanks for your patience!! 💖🚂💙💖🚂💙
Me either. It was incredible to witness.
Trains are getting longer and longer... It is to make it so they use less people (so they don't have to pay as many crew members)
That Huge Train Was Norfolk Southern Manifest 39G WestBound From Croxton NJ To Conway PA
Wow that's first time I seen them using track one for east bound traffic. Usually track two was used either direction and track three was for west bound.
very cool drone footage!
Thanks Erin
Three or four of the six lead locomotive were off line. A true test on the curve was in 1982 when Conrail had the test of the monster train
JP, the funicular has been "down" forever, and it's still not working. That's a really big disappointment for me, since I have been planning to go there this September, and 194 steps is a lot for an old fogie like me. They don't seem to be in any hurry to get it fixed. ...Roy
That's unfortunate news. I probably wont return until it's working again.
A very popular place. From what I've seen in videos, with yours being up front and very close, ear protection would be something I would use.
It's recommended if you have sensitive ears or dont like loud noises.
Please be safe.... 🌎 she’s changing. And thank you for the “road trip”.
I love your T-shirt
Amazing
Great video JP. I love going to the curve been there many time, even been above it on the hill at night what a show. I would like point out a couple thing, 1 the sound of squealing flanges can be heard else where, it not just reserved for the horseshoe curve. and 2 if you want to see monsters go west of Conway (Pittsburgh), NS is moving 15 to 18000 ft trains west with mid train DPU's. I videoed a 13Q coming down Wooster hill on the Ft. Wayne line, it had to be at least 3 miles long, 3 locos in the front and 2 DPU's in the middle, but I digress you make great videos that I enjoy watching.
Thanks for sharing and watching 👍🏽
Jay,
It looks so different in summer, so lush.
I road the train to Chicago in September of '59 and ,unlike your ride, lucked out and could see the whole train on the curve.
You should really wear a hat, I don't think your doing your skin any good burning it like that.
That's your business, but that burn cannot be fun.
Cheers,
Rik
Hats in humidity cause me to overheat and become too unbearable.
Fun fact: During World War II, Horseshoe Curve was from what I've read given special monitoring because they feared German spies and saboteurs would target it (due to how critical the Pennsylvania RR mainline was to American logistics and industries). Really puts in perspective how vital rail infrastructure was to America and the Allies winning the war.
First time I've viewed one of your videos, excellent presentation, informative commentary, very professional. I've subscribed & look forward to viewing some more. Pardon my ignorance I'm a 77 year old from the UK but where does Conrail fit into the scheme of things, I've been familiar with BNSF, NS, UP & Amtrak etc. for many years but Conrail hasn't shown on my radar.
This was originally built for the Pennsylvania RR. Later changed to Penn Central and later Conrail. Now Norfolk Southern runs the lines.
Hoping they can do this route justice in the upcoming train sim world 2 addon for horseshoe curve.
Wow that’s awesome great catch’s what did you use to get your last shot with the zoom
The zoomed shots were done with a Panasonic vx 981
IT'S BEAUTIFUL OUT THERE.. STAY SAFE 💙💙
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I had a blast that day. First time there couldn't believe what we saw.
You picked the right day to come. Lol
Been there once and it costed alot more than five dollars. I was on Amtraks eastbound Broadway Limited in November 1991. This was my second leg of my trip. First was the eastbound California Zephyr from Salt Lake to Chicago. Last one was Philadelphia? To Washington D.C.. Coach class all the way, smokers in the rear of the car thank you. Never again. Unless I get a sleeper... Now it's just SLC to Emeryville.
So, where do they put together the train with six engines...Harrisburg ?, and will it be the same coming back, breaking them down in Harrisburg, .Curious, because we never see six engines in Reading.
so, how many trailer trucks would it take to move that many rail cars of material and how much difference in fuel consumed?
going to be there on the 19th
On that second train, only the first two locomotives were in service. You can hear the difference in operating sounds between them and the 4 locomotives behind them and you can also see that some of the trailing locomotives have their stacks wrapped in plastic for storage. This is called a "power move". It is a way to get locomotives moved around the system. Just because a train has multiple locomotives on the front, does not mean they are all operational.
I love watching your videos.I live in Altoona,Pa.If your ever back in Altoona.Your welcome to stop at the Altoona Association of Model Railroaderd.We meet there on Friday nights at 7:30PM to 10:30PM.Our address is 2930 N Tenth Ave Altoona,Pa.Thanks.
That's close to the railroaders museum if I'm not mistaken?
Mmmmmm... 6 units, 2 ACus shoving hard, and it went west on the eastbound tracks... That is a Damn Good Catch!
It went west on bidirectional tracks.
Beautiful drone footage in the morning with the mist. Gorgeous sleek locomotive leading that first train. Thanks. (How’s the sunburn?)
I've had worse lol
Nice introduction to the curve, it’s a shame you couldn’t get drone footage as the train was moving past but understandable given people around
It was pretty busy up there, but I agree. Drone footage of that mega train would of been a nice addition to the video.
Only first two units on mixed freight were running as well as the two pushers, the remaining four were dead in tow, probably picked up at Altoona to be taken to other yards for assignment
It sounds like only the first 2 locomotives on the front are running... the rest are being transported elsewhere
And what was the record broken?
Rare for west bounds to be using track one . Track one has a steep drop off in elevation right after the tunnels , area called the slide . Don’t know why NS would use track one for westbound traffic . Hard climb on track one for west bounds
I remember back in the day there was an average of 50 trains a day.
The First train had SD70ACe 1042 and AC44C6M 4051 Leading
Nice video. I really wish they'd spruce that geep up, it looks really bad.
Plans were just announced last week.