Ride on Metro North Super Express

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  • This exciting ride to Beacon is on board probably Metro North’s hottest train. #853 will entertain us with a gorgeous ride up the Hudson nonstop from GCT.  I have taken many rides up to Hudson line, but this is probably the most enjoyable one I’ve ever had. We started with cloudy skies, but then the sun emerged as it glistened off the calm waters of the Hudson.  The impressive mountains in the Hudson Highlands provided magical silhouettes against the changing skies. All stations, interlockings, and passing trains are identified plus additional items of interest. CSX even added to the interest with numerous freight trains seen in the distance on the River Line. Special thanks goes to Ian “In the drink” Tasch for assistance. This train is the longest nonstop commuter train out of New York City that runs 5 days a week.
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  • @puppypowerboutque9737
    @puppypowerboutque9737 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks so much for this video. It brought back many fond memories of the years I lived in Peekskill and rode Metro North. The Hudson Valley was a wonderful place to live.

  • @roncohen7497
    @roncohen7497 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    glad you retained THE TAPPAN ZEE BRIDGE name and gave it its due keep up your great work of cataloging your travels I don't know what force and why there is such magnetic attraction that people derive such enjoyment gazing at trains

    • @3985uprr
      @3985uprr  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Well, I am definitely thankful for that gazing

    • @AlexanderPerez-hv4nu
      @AlexanderPerez-hv4nu 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Funny enough I call it the GMC bridge now because GMC stands for Governor Mario Cuomo, so at least it has a similar sounding with 3 syllables as Tappan Zee even though this bridge has absolutely nothing to do with General Motors😂

  • @scottyerkes1867
    @scottyerkes1867 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Interesting express run. Thanks Tim for your excellent commentary. 💚👍

  • @trainrover
    @trainrover หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    love NY: such premium on space that a chord courses either along with or against the waterflow underneath..!

  • @jimpern
    @jimpern หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I've never taken a train up the Hudson. I need to do that sometime; maybe stop at Cold Spring for lunch.

  • @danielwaitzman2118
    @danielwaitzman2118 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Thank you for the wonderful ride and commentary.

  • @docphillips5153
    @docphillips5153 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Welcome to Beacon. Back in the NYC days, my maternal grand mother was a clerk in the shops there. I remember the station and ferry terminal very well. I still in Beacon.

    • @3985uprr
      @3985uprr  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I was only there about a half an hour

  • @GaryGP40
    @GaryGP40 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great ride! Thank you for sharing!

  • @jimlasterni7310
    @jimlasterni7310 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You give great shots of New York City me being from the Midwest it's cool the CDs locations I really enjoy your videos

  • @aprilhilliard3302
    @aprilhilliard3302 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Golly! We love your vids...wish we had some passenger trains in CO. Amtrak only out here, and sketchy service. It's beautiful out here, but miss that aspect of the northeast. Be safe, God bless!

  • @petewenk
    @petewenk 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Just think back to the NYC varnish that used to run in sections on this line. It certainly was another day,

  • @jimlasterni7310
    @jimlasterni7310 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I enjoy your narration and especially your comedy

    • @3985uprr
      @3985uprr  หลายเดือนก่อน

      You have to have some sort of a sense of humor these days

  • @Leonard_Wilson
    @Leonard_Wilson 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    “It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s Super Express.”

  • @redsoxfan713
    @redsoxfan713 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beautiful ride!

  • @KofCFrank06511
    @KofCFrank06511 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As far as the Cross Bx, I like your analogy of eating liver with Cinnamon on the previous post 😁😅🤣

  • @warrengibson7898
    @warrengibson7898 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Why are they in such a hurry to switch to diesel when clean electric power is available all the way to Harmon?

    • @3985uprr
      @3985uprr  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Those locomotives don’t run very well in electric mode. They are much more efficient in diesel mode. Smoother riding.

    • @SteveRoberts5330
      @SteveRoberts5330 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I wish both MNR and LIRR would develop Locos that could utilize the environmentally-friendly third rail at all times when it is available as opposed to just the underground stations and tunnels. 💯

    • @mygins5820
      @mygins5820 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@@SteveRoberts5330 it's called the Siemens charger and it's already in the works apparently

    • @SteveRoberts5330
      @SteveRoberts5330 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@mygins5820 I'm very familiar with the Chargers and the dual Amtrak/NYSDOT order for both Metro North/LIRR as well as Empire Line Service. What remains to be seen though is if they will still have the drop in efficiency that plagued the GE Genesis Units on 3rd Rail (Electric) Mode or if they can remain on Third Rail all the way to Croton/Southeast and mitigate exhaust emissions. 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

    • @101MTA
      @101MTA 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I might be mistaken but P32AC-DM's cannot exceed 60 mph while in third rail mode.

  • @carlossanchez-kz4wh
    @carlossanchez-kz4wh 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you Tim I was having a very bad day and your video made me very relaxed and I want to apologize if I was a little annoying about conductor Paul I was just relaying a message from him I hope I didn't upset you....anyway perfect video thank you I appreciate your help

    • @3985uprr
      @3985uprr  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      No, that didn’t bother me. I’m pretty used to his sense of humor.😂

  • @rodhard688
    @rodhard688 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Someday they will finish all the tunnel and platform work at Penn Station, (and GCT too).

  • @kevinb8881
    @kevinb8881 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Tim, it's only a matter of time MNRR GE P32AC-DMs will be replaced by MNRR Siemens Charger SC-42DMs, both dual mode locomotives have fixed underrunning third rail shoes just the MNRR GM FL9s did back in the day, I miss those monsters!!!

  • @vipraalbudhram2235
    @vipraalbudhram2235 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Metro North seems so efficient and quick compared to the LIRR. Most branches on the LIRR have so many speed restrictions and then of course there is Jamaica, but this ride up the Hudson was a breeze!

  • @SteveRoberts5330
    @SteveRoberts5330 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You can still see evidence of the 5th and 6th track freight bypass lanes in Riverdale, Ludlow and Yonkers near the stations and the bridges with crossings for more than 4/5 tracks in that area. It's too bad industry lost it's freight access in that area post-NYCR days.

    • @Perseverance1987x
      @Perseverance1987x 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I was wondering what those tracks were. Thank you!

  • @johnallen8368
    @johnallen8368 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Awesome will be making my debut US visit in June am I right in thinking all trains with 8 xx are locomotive s ?

  • @NS1221Productions
    @NS1221Productions 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I was at riverdale on this very day
    I left earlier though then I usually do when I go down there
    Great Spot
    Anyway Nice video

  • @Jake_MHF_Videos
    @Jake_MHF_Videos 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    1:10:47 - This is 851's equipment deadheading back south. However, it does not run to Croton. Instead, it deadheads all the way to GCT before heading back north as train 881.

    • @3985uprr
      @3985uprr  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Good to know

    • @Jake_MHF_Videos
      @Jake_MHF_Videos 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ID 2852

  • @chaddallesandro2057
    @chaddallesandro2057 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks man, great ride!!

  • @OGAUGETRAINFAN
    @OGAUGETRAINFAN หลายเดือนก่อน

    Outstanding Trip. Would You be willing to take a trip up the Harlem Line to Mt Kisco. Maybe even above MT Kisco to Somers or Yorktown Hts? I spent a lot of time there as a child. Cousins, Grand Parents, Aunts and Uncles all from Mt Kisco. Grandparents lived at 1 Barker Street when they were older. Used to watch the trains from their second floor window in their Kitchen. Penn Central in tje 1970’s I think.

  • @dapamilya
    @dapamilya 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    we will passing sing sing shortly, but wont be stopping there lol!!!

    • @3985uprr
      @3985uprr  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Well, I meant Ossining. Inadvertently I guess it might’ve sounded a little funny.

  • @trainrover
    @trainrover หลายเดือนก่อน

    would trestle imply there being no siding along that avenue's viaduct that would muffle the train clatter somewhat thereabouts?

  • @bobrech3661
    @bobrech3661 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Are there any commuter trains that run the West side of the river? Or just freight?

    • @3985uprr
      @3985uprr  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Freight only on the River Line

  • @trainrover
    @trainrover หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    is that engine actually firing away on its diesel underground there @ GCT?

    • @3985uprr
      @3985uprr  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Not until he comes out of the tunnel

  • @KofCFrank06511
    @KofCFrank06511 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Tim, why are the locomotives on these shoreliners always facing North (or east) & are shoving into GCT?

    • @3985uprr
      @3985uprr  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Easier to break the engines away for servicing

    • @KofCFrank06511
      @KofCFrank06511 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@3985uprr Thank You,,,,Tim, let me know where you will be standing on June 2 so I can give you a shout out as we pass by

  • @E-man5375
    @E-man5375 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What about that NJT super express that runs nonstop from Secaucus-Harriman?

  • @MetroMenTransitProductions
    @MetroMenTransitProductions 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have a question for you, did you like Silverliner 2’s and 3’s?

    • @3985uprr
      @3985uprr  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes I did. I wish they had preserved some of those. I grew up riding on those cars.

  • @Cutufia22
    @Cutufia22 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It was great seeing you! A kind man with a good heart ! 🤍
    Rafia-west Babylon

    • @3985uprr
      @3985uprr  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks much 😀😀😀

  • @OldsVistaCruiser
    @OldsVistaCruiser 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Nah, the Silverliner IV horns are beautiful in comparison to the Avelia Liberty horns - and that's not saying much!

  • @USArailfan2000
    @USArailfan2000 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    [11:28] "CP 5" Interlocking at MOTT HAVEN JUNCTION: MNRR's Hudson Line merges with the Harlem and New Haven Lines south back towards 125th Street Station.
    [19:13] "CP 12" Interlocking: Amtrak's Empire Connection merges with MNRR's Hudson Line, forming the Empire Corridor north up towards Riverdale Station.

    • @SteveRoberts5330
      @SteveRoberts5330 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Your "A" Interlocking is Penn Station, not Grand Central - Where this video was filmed.

    • @3985uprr
      @3985uprr  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      There is an A interlocking just off the platforms at Grand Central on the upper level. I looked at schematics of the terminal.

    • @SteveRoberts5330
      @SteveRoberts5330 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@3985uprr No, Tim - yours was correct - plenty of history of the towers on both levels @ GCT (A, B, U) and the consolidation into the RCC in the late 80's / Early 90's. I was replying to the comment-poster, who is referencing interlockings on the west side of Penn Station where tracks 6/7 @ Penn split from the main trunk to allow for North (Albany) Access via the Empire Connection.

  • @3985uprr
    @3985uprr  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It’s not as far. That’s only about 43 miles. Only the Long Island Railroad Cannon Ball and its winter equivalent number 14 is longer. That only runs once a week.

  • @trainrover
    @trainrover หลายเดือนก่อน

    queer: the els get to cruise loftily there while the mainline's run over pipsqueak trestling

  • @railfannerjs6308
    @railfannerjs6308 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    2062 is an interesting train number considering most Harlem and Hudson stays in 7-800+. What a LIRR copycat.