0:34 track off of siding used to run 2 miles down to a gravel/ballast pit till the late 80s 0:48 is location of 60 mph Train VS Loaded Fuel Semi trailer (1991??) Engineer, Conductor, Brakeman and truck driver died. Memorial is off to the left at 0:53. 1:12 was a long timber tresle until filled in the 1950s? with reject from the pit. Yes long tangent track, but a couple of miles later the second longest tangent track in Canada begins (43? miles) . The longest 56?miles runs parallel to that track about 30 miles south called the Alliance Sub now a short line.
Shit I wish we could go that fast, 20mph is track speed most places in northern BC, but we also have up to 4% grades, 10 miles long with curves, tunnels and bridges, so 60per you'd be in the woods
Wow the sound of the engines. And the horn. A freight train can go fast here. It s all dead flat. I ve seen a video in France for a passenger train with the snow and the diesel sound. Going 140, 150 km/h,. That's 90mph.. Flying.
I wonder why that screeching metallic sound so prevalent on EMD locomotives (3rd gen and 4th gen mostly)? What's causing that? Do GE locomotives have that rubbing sound also?
I thought CN had a very strict no electronic policy..phones, cameras etc as not to get distracted...at least that is what I have heard...maybe I am wrong?
Most likely. Many of the CN detectors didn't give axle counts back when this video was recorded. Maybe they have since been upgraded. Thanks for watching! :)
@@chrisvazquez7 I have yet to see and hear this specific detector in person but I’m very certain they all say the axle count now at least along the wainwright sub
chrisvazquez7 oh wow, seeing this video has brung back so many memories for me. Even the sound of the engine and the slightest click when passing over frogs. I was a conductor for BNSF until I quit 5 years ago. I worked the road for nearly 14 years, it was a tough life being on call. But, there’s life after the railroad. Hope you found the same.
@@JRafaelG At CP it's been a dismissable offence since about 2010/11 to be using an electronic device ie: phone while on duty. Not sure about CN. Maybe that's why he no longer works for CN! 🤔
Ahem...level crossings--This fellow didn't space the whistle blasts properly. First long; beginning at the "W"--correct. Second long...he waits until he's almost on top of the crossing. I get it; they're infrequently used country crossings. However; if I was giving him his three year train handling skills exam...I wouldn't let that go by unnoticed.
@@ellisjackson3355 I'm retired; but not an engineer. Sorry; didn't intend to give that impression. "Back in the day;" I rode with a lot of enginemen. Depending on the train speed; one fellow started the - - . - sequence a couple of hundred feet before reaching the "W" post. Very safety & rule conscious. He wanted to give more warning to motorists; etc.
0:34 track off of siding used to run 2 miles down to a gravel/ballast pit till the late 80s 0:48 is location of 60 mph Train VS Loaded Fuel Semi trailer (1991??) Engineer, Conductor, Brakeman and truck driver died. Memorial is off to the left at 0:53. 1:12 was a long timber tresle until filled in the 1950s? with reject from the pit. Yes long tangent track, but a couple of miles later the second longest tangent track in Canada begins (43? miles) . The longest 56?miles runs parallel to that track about 30 miles south called the Alliance Sub now a short line.
This is seriously so relaxing to watch...
Now you know what it’s like to be a train enthusiast.
Man I so don’t miss those squeaky Ace’s. That makes for a trip lol.
This unit has a beautiful Canadian tuned K3. Thanks for sharing. Very sorry to hear you are no longer with the railway.
I think it's actually a K5L or K5H. I thought it was an ex-BCOL unit at first. lol
Why isn't he?
@Paul Spomer Ah.
@@youraveragejoe2 Because he was smart!
@@bobjohnson1587 ik but like what did he do that made him smart?
Shit I wish we could go that fast, 20mph is track speed most places in northern BC, but we also have up to 4% grades, 10 miles long with curves, tunnels and bridges, so 60per you'd be in the woods
Nobodies calling signals I guess. Stealth mode lol
Nope lol
Beautiful whistle!!!
Thankyou for the ride.
God bless.
Man,what a way to make a living, I'm jealous.
Wow the sound of the engines. And the horn. A freight train can go fast here. It s all dead flat. I ve seen a video in France for a passenger train with the snow and the diesel sound. Going 140, 150 km/h,. That's 90mph.. Flying.
A whole different perspective. My Uncle and GrandFather operated for CN.
I wish you could have filmed the train going over the Battle River Tressel. That would have very neat
I love trains and you are good at what you are doing and nice train horn
Great video. That was a long straight track.
Very enjoyable.
Horn sounded pretty good
Great Shot Man i liked the video and subscribed with the bell stay safe
I love it. It would be my dream if I was the engineer
Fantastic video! Love it and more coming some more of videos! 😊
I’m guessing this is CN 8891 telling by the K5LLA that sounds an awful lot like a bcrail K5L!
Sounded like a steam engine horn for a sec there xD
I know that horn!!! I caught a K3L like that one on 5405. It had a #1, #2, #5 bell arrangement.
@Paul Spomer If anything, it’s a K5L. No 3A or 4A or 1L bells heard.
Oh man that squeak, no whisper cab here
I wonder why that screeching metallic sound so prevalent on EMD locomotives (3rd gen and 4th gen mostly)? What's causing that? Do GE locomotives have that rubbing sound also?
aldean29 independent cab mounts
Guess that would drive me mad ifbi were an engineer.
Only curve in that track is due to curvature of the earth.
Needs WD-40.
They are designed like that to keep the crew awake.
Kick ass man!
VIA Passenger speed here is 80mph
Wow!!! 10 stars!!
Gives the illusion of being much slower, doesn't it...?
Hmm they don't call out signal indications?!?!
At last a fast train ride.
How do you get all the cab rides
I used to work for CN as a conductor.
I thought CN had a very strict no electronic policy..phones, cameras etc as not to get distracted...at least that is what I have heard...maybe I am wrong?
@@Island_Line_Rail_Productions Stealth.
Any idea why the detector didn’t say the axle count? Older version maybe?
Most likely. Many of the CN detectors didn't give axle counts back when this video was recorded. Maybe they have since been upgraded. Thanks for watching! :)
@@chrisvazquez7 I have yet to see and hear this specific detector in person but I’m very certain they all say the axle count now at least along the wainwright sub
@@nnoscc5231 We first got talking detectors on my CP sub in '85 and they always gave the total axle count - twice!
Are you a railroad engineer? Awesome video!
+Evan747 I was a conductor for CN. I no longer work for the company.
@@chrisvazquez7 I thought electronics aren't allowed while on duty?
chrisvazquez7 oh wow, seeing this video has brung back so many memories for me. Even the sound of the engine and the slightest click when passing over frogs. I was a conductor for BNSF until I quit 5 years ago. I worked the road for nearly 14 years, it was a tough life being on call. But, there’s life after the railroad. Hope you found the same.
@@JRafaelG At CP it's been a dismissable offence since about 2010/11 to be using an electronic device ie: phone while on duty. Not sure about CN. Maybe that's why he no longer works for CN! 🤔
How does engineer know whey to start blowing horn for crossings
There are signs with a W that are a 1/4 mile from each crossing. The W stands for whistle.
Thanks
Wow thanks... I learn something today... I've always wondered that too... Be blessed!!
Tangent line no curves
What Unit number were you in?
CN 8806 (SD70M-2)
What is the locomotive model?
SD70M-2
Why are signals not called out?
A definite rule violation!
60 mph???
buy a can of wd-40
SD60F?
It was CN 8806... not sure about the model...
8806 would be an EMD SD70M-2
I thought it was a sd40 oh Lord I'm way behind lol
What's squeaking, I'd beat the shit out of what it is!
4:10 it's just a prank bro
Rich Renwick ???
what
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Ahem...level crossings--This fellow didn't space the whistle blasts properly. First long; beginning at the "W"--correct. Second long...he waits until he's almost on top of the crossing. I get it; they're infrequently used country crossings. However; if I was giving him his three year train handling skills exam...I wouldn't let that go by unnoticed.
Are you an engineer?
@@ellisjackson3355 I'm retired; but not an engineer. Sorry; didn't intend to give that impression. "Back in the day;" I rode with a lot of enginemen. Depending on the train speed; one fellow started the - - . - sequence a couple of hundred feet before reaching the "W" post. Very safety & rule conscious. He wanted to give more warning to motorists; etc.
@@Brian-kl1zu So how do you have the authority to give someone a "three year train handling exam" lol........ Is that even a real test........
Ahem, Brian... get a life! It is NOT for you to judge.
not 6omph sorry
3point charge The defect detector read out at the end said 58... so pretty close. Sorry
@@chrisvazquez7 forgot what sub this was. Sorry
@@3pointcharge20 That’s okay! You don’t have to be...... sorry
Please don't stop there, These videos are cool!