Thanks for watching everyone! I gotta give another shoutout to our friend on the A&M for helping us out! Lemme know if you’d like to see us return to the A&M in the fall perhaps!
That's pretty cool that Fort Smith has a trolley operation it's historically noted that Elvis Presley was stationed at Fort Smith Arkansas when he joined the army back in 1959 the day that rock and roll almost died a combination of events that include Elvis joining the army Little Richard going back to church and Buddy Holly dying in a plane crash at age 22
Very awesome video I remember having a Pinterest video of the Arkansas and Missouri long time ago it was VHS that's cool to see that that railroad still exists and does still have alco's running around film that railroad every chance you get that's my advice to you my friend great video peace out have a great day
It's a year later and I'm just getting to watch this. As for 71 she still wearing her non AM scheme, 71 used to used to have the AM colors someone told me that she was badly damaged in a washout while heading to Fort Smith. Thank you for posting this video.
wow. I remember the A&M when most of its c 420s were in original d&h, cn, cp, paint pre overhaul, and the track was like the ND&W! trains just made 10-12 mph waving and bobbing like they were running on the ground at times. and now pacing a 70 mac at about 60? incredible!
Enjoyed this video. Haven’t seen to many A&M RR videos on my feed, so this was a bonus. Love the old Alcos, I am originally from northeast PA, we have the Delaware Lackawanna which is part of GVT around there. Lots to see. The pacing shot was awesome and your narration was on point, something I am still trying to improve .
I would love to see more shots around Winslow too. and there's a nice bridge south of Chester by the interstate that can be accessed by drone that is awesome. my friend and i chased the excursion from Winslow to Chester on the way back from the eclipse. it was so awesome. the mountains and scenery. I would love to catch their freight trains. i have no idea when they run or how often.
I went to Fort Smith on the weekend of February 23 I am now recertified as a motorman for the Fort Smith Trolley Museum I had a great time and for the first time I was able to capture the Fort Smith railways former CSX GP30 slug which I made a short video on my channel
Great videos & info. Love the innovation using estabilished equipment. Great grand dad was carrer MOW; he started on the UP in Kansas in 1870's & '80's including '86 Kansas blizzard
Could you do a historical video, about the railroad that used to run through Taylor, Arkansas that lead into Springhill, Louisiana? I've heard stories about that railroad, including one about a "ghost train"
Just found this video, I live in Neosho Mo, about 40 miles north of the Ark. line. Joplin Mo. is about 14 miles north of Neosho and I see the A&M in Joplin and in neighboring town of Carthage regularly'
I remember when Frisco used to work in Fort Smith, Ar. There used to be railroad track all over the city. Unfortunately not any more. Not as much industry now. Really sad.
Good video! Thanks. As one that's lived in a few locations in the Arklahoma region, as well as being quite familiar the the A&M, I'll help you with a couple of pronunciations that are a bit tricky: "Avoca" is pronounced "uh VOE ka". "Monett" is pronounced "MOE net". Hope you get back up that way and shoot some more video!
@@LouisianaRailProductions I'm sure I would murder the pronunciations of names in Louisiana, if I were there! Y'all got some toughies. I don't even know how to pronounce "Baton Rouge" correctly!
Not to be the nit-picking super know it all guy, but... The sand comes from, not a quarry, but from being dredged out of the river. Pretty interesting operation in itself.
For quite awhile there was an A&M switcher switching the paper mill in West Monroe, LA...#14 was the number IIRC. Also....A&M #73 looks like it may have worked for the L&NW. Maybe? Just my wild guess. 😜 🤣🤣🤣🤣
That old T6 is still there! I actually tried to see if it was out of the mill yesterday. No luck for about the 500th time haha! I must’ve missed 73 rolling through Homer as a kid! Leave it to Patriot to get rid of the pride of the fleet!
Sadly as time turns, it'll get bought out by one of the conglomerates sooner than later. Strange how times change, rrs spun routes off and now other corps want it all.
I’m fixing to model this railroad in HO scale. I work across the tracks from Eagle concrete and see these trains every day. And BTW, it’s pronounced Monā not monet.
See I’ve been told by other locals that it’s “Moe Net”. Gotta say this is the first town I’ve come across where people that live in the region disagree on its pronunciation haha!
I’m a part-time motor man for the Fort Smith Trolley Museum as of 2023 and recently I got that certification renewed on the weekend of February 23 I was able to capture for the first time the former CSX GP30 slug on the Fort Smith Railway th-cam.com/video/aJ663j0a3lM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Ewyjn9FTyeS736bk
@@LouisianaRailProductions thank you for this video! I ended up heading to the yard and an engineer came over and talked to me and said if I wanted to, I could head over to the north yard and watch some switch! Full day of 42, 56, & 57!
Thanks for watching everyone! I gotta give another shoutout to our friend on the A&M for helping us out! Lemme know if you’d like to see us return to the A&M in the fall perhaps!
Yes
Yes sirrie Bishop pal.
This is definitely a neat little shortline that I’m long overdue for a visit to. Nice catches on the A&M.
Definitely recommend it!
That's pretty cool that Fort Smith has a trolley operation it's historically noted that Elvis Presley was stationed at Fort Smith Arkansas when he joined the army back in 1959 the day that rock and roll almost died a combination of events that include Elvis joining the army Little Richard going back to church and Buddy Holly dying in a plane crash at age 22
My grandpa was also stationed there for a period of time. Thanks for watching!
@@LouisianaRailProductions you're very welcome
Yes, more coverage sir!
Noted! I’ll see what I can do!
Always enjoy your videos.
I appreciate it John!
Great video. Next time you return, check out the Missouri and Northern Arkansas which is also in the area.
Awesome catches Bishop
Thanks my friend!
YES! Please return!!!
Will do!
Enjoyed the video! Would love to see more.
Another excellent video with a great commentary which I enjoyed. Please go back there and make another video.👍😁😁😁😁😁🚂🇬🇧
Great shot of the Monett Turn
Very awesome video I remember having a Pinterest video of the Arkansas and Missouri long time ago it was VHS that's cool to see that that railroad still exists and does still have alco's running around film that railroad every chance you get that's my advice to you my friend great video peace out have a great day
I appreciate the comment! I hope to film it more in the future!
That engineer is cool 😎
Awesome work👌👌.
Thanks!
Really like your coverage of short line’s
Thanks! Covering shortlines is my favorite thing to film!
It's a year later and I'm just getting to watch this. As for 71 she still wearing her non AM scheme, 71 used to used to have the AM colors someone told me that she was badly damaged in a washout while heading to Fort Smith. Thank you for posting this video.
Very nicely done. Excellent video.
wow. I remember the A&M when most of its c 420s were in original d&h, cn, cp, paint pre overhaul, and the track was like the ND&W! trains just made 10-12 mph waving and bobbing like they were running on the ground at times. and now pacing a 70 mac at about 60?
incredible!
I'm pretty sure they are SD70Ace models.
@@trainandtruckmodeler786 thats what I said, " a 70 mac"...would it make you feel better if I changed it to ACE? lol there isnt much difference.
@@arkie74 well if you wanna go that way, there is a lot of difference, in the hood, cab and nose design as well as motor ....
@@trainandtruckmodeler786 im not going to argue, I was just making a point about how far the A&M have come. calm down foamer! lol
@@arkie74 I ain't a foamer Foamer....my mom worked for EMD as a welder....I don't give a damn about real railways....just Mack trucks...
Great narration as usual. More please.
Great video showing off this neat shortline. It's on my list of places to visit soon, so thanks for providing more info on the operations!
Enjoyed this video. Haven’t seen to many A&M RR videos on my feed, so this was a bonus. Love the old Alcos, I am originally from northeast PA, we have the Delaware Lackawanna which is part of GVT around there. Lots to see. The pacing shot was awesome and your narration was on point, something I am still trying to improve .
I would love to see more shots around Winslow too. and there's a nice bridge south of Chester by the interstate that can be accessed by drone that is awesome. my friend and i chased the excursion from Winslow to Chester on the way back from the eclipse. it was so awesome. the mountains and scenery. I would love to catch their freight trains. i have no idea when they run or how often.
I went to Fort Smith on the weekend of February 23 I am now recertified as a motorman for the Fort Smith Trolley Museum I had a great time and for the first time I was able to capture the Fort Smith railways former CSX GP30 slug which I made a short video on my channel
I went on one of the A&M passenger excursion train with my grandparents when I was about 6 or 7 years old
Great video! You should do more of these! I recommend railfaning FEC and Wisconsin southern too!
Both of those are on my list to check out!
Great videos & info. Love the innovation using estabilished equipment. Great grand dad was carrer MOW; he started on the UP in Kansas in 1870's & '80's including '86 Kansas blizzard
Thanks for watching!
Loved it! Really well done.
Thanks!
Awesome video yet again
Appreciate it Terry!
Could you do a historical video, about the railroad that used to run through Taylor, Arkansas that lead into Springhill, Louisiana? I've heard stories about that railroad, including one about a "ghost train"
The Louisiana and Arkansas is on my list to cover!
Have you ever seen the Awesome bridge on Sugar Creek Road in Avoca. Wow it’s an amazing sight.
What a great paint scheme! Excellent video and audio; consider me subbed.
I appreciate the sub! Means a lot!
Awesome video!
Awesome video Bishop, pal, of the A&M! Pretty cool operations there. Wish I could go there.
If you ever get a chance, I recommend it.
FANTASTIC video my good and dear friend, it really is fantastic just like all your videos 🤩🤩🤩🤩. Like 169 👍 !!!!!!
Many thanks!
I really enjoyed watching that. Thanks.
Glad you liked it Mike!
Just found this video, I live in Neosho Mo, about 40 miles north of the Ark. line. Joplin Mo. is about 14 miles north of Neosho and I see the A&M in Joplin and in neighboring town of Carthage regularly'
That would be the Missouri and Northern Arkansas Railroad (MNA) as A&M only runs as far north as Monet.
another 70 ace! they only had 3 last year.
Bishop, I wanted to comment sooner but I have been held up. I love your vidoes your bring to me what I love.
Thanks buddy!
It's a neat place, I'm glad I get to work the excursions.
No doubt!
Nice
Thanks!
I remember when Frisco used to work in Fort Smith, Ar. There used to be railroad track all over the city. Unfortunately not any more. Not as much industry now. Really sad.
Must’ve really been something.
UP Van Buren Subdivision and UP Wagoner Subdivision Missouri Pacific
Good video! Thanks. As one that's lived in a few locations in the Arklahoma region, as well as being quite familiar the the A&M, I'll help you with a couple of pronunciations that are a bit tricky: "Avoca" is pronounced "uh VOE ka". "Monett" is pronounced "MOE net". Hope you get back up that way and shoot some more video!
I appreciate it! The worst thing about traveling to make videos is pronouncing unfamiliar towns! I always seem to get one wrong haha!
@@LouisianaRailProductions I'm sure I would murder the pronunciations of names in Louisiana, if I were there! Y'all got some toughies. I don't even know how to pronounce "Baton Rouge" correctly!
Ha and thats one of the easier ones haha!
@@djavidianmx1832 Not on the A&M. Worked for the A&M for 11 years, regionals pronounced it as indicated.
Not to be the nit-picking super know it all guy, but... The sand comes from, not a quarry, but from being dredged out of the river. Pretty interesting operation in itself.
It did look interesting. Next time I’m up there, I’d love to cover it more detailed.
Great video! I had a lot of fun (and a bit of trouble) following along with Google Earth and Streetview.
Appreciate it!
New sub ! Liked 🙏✌️👍
Sweet catches!
Thanks!
For quite awhile there was an A&M switcher switching the paper mill in West Monroe, LA...#14 was the number IIRC.
Also....A&M #73 looks like it may have worked for the L&NW. Maybe? Just my wild guess. 😜 🤣🤣🤣🤣
That old T6 is still there! I actually tried to see if it was out of the mill yesterday. No luck for about the 500th time haha! I must’ve missed 73 rolling through Homer as a kid! Leave it to Patriot to get rid of the pride of the fleet!
@@LouisianaRailProductions But 14 was the T6 in between the other 2 in the video. Did it go up & come back?
I think it’s 16 in West Monroe.
Sadly as time turns, it'll get bought out by one of the conglomerates sooner than later. Strange how times change, rrs spun routes off and now other corps want it all.
I’m fixing to model this railroad in HO scale. I work across the tracks from Eagle concrete and see these trains every day. And BTW, it’s pronounced Monā not monet.
See I’ve been told by other locals that it’s “Moe Net”. Gotta say this is the first town I’ve come across where people that live in the region disagree on its pronunciation haha!
Same here, although I'm a south American modeler as a truck driver I got to see this line ....gonna order some microscale decal sheets....
I’m a part-time motor man for the Fort Smith Trolley Museum as of 2023 and recently I got that certification renewed on the weekend of February 23 I was able to capture for the first time the former CSX GP30 slug on the Fort Smith Railway
th-cam.com/video/aJ663j0a3lM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Ewyjn9FTyeS736bk
What video camera do you use? Amazing work!
Sony AX53.
I’m actually here in Springdale for work this week. Are these good spots to sit and have luck catching something?
Highly recommend doing your research. For a shortline it’s very busy, but not enough to warrant me to sit trackside with no idea of what’s going on.
@@LouisianaRailProductions thanks!
@@LouisianaRailProductions thank you for this video! I ended up heading to the yard and an engineer came over and talked to me and said if I wanted to, I could head over to the north yard and watch some switch! Full day of 42, 56, & 57!
KCS
Why is there a fake bell on top of the sd70ace
They’re a nod/tribute to the ALCO fleet.
Coorection to your spelling. It is ‘Monett’.
Great video!
Thanks Jonah!