NS 73X Idling, Crew Change, And Departure

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  • Train: NS 73X (Shelocta, PA to Ashtabula, OH)
    Power:
    NS SD70M-2 2764
    NS SD70M-2 2704
    Length: 119
    The SD70M-2 pair returns after assisting another train east and gets a track authority back into the secondary and then stops for a crew change. Soon, the fresh crew takes the power down to the train and reconnects and takes a while for an air brakes test. Once the test was complete and an eastbound cleared the switch, 73X had the all clear to proceed west.
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  • @timmyg2
    @timmyg2 8 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    My son is an Engineer-in-Training on Norfolk Southern Railroad. I am just amazed by how the men run these massive machines safely and skillfully. God Bless all of them.

    • @antdx316
      @antdx316 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I'm amazed at the radio chatter being as much as a commercial airline jet.

    • @markcinque2485
      @markcinque2485 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      uh,huh,PooP rules ,uh,huh,cool

    • @normlewis4686
      @normlewis4686 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      it's something to see. But nothing moves until the Guy on the ground says so. God's Blessing for sure! but safety first.

    • @wolfgang548
      @wolfgang548 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      timmyg2 - I wish him the best of luck.

    • @pickle4034
      @pickle4034 ปีที่แล้ว

      Its the future.

  • @janetholzlohner6578
    @janetholzlohner6578 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My son was just made to engineer and he really likes his job. I am so proud of him.

    • @TheNSrailfan
      @TheNSrailfan  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Congrats to your son, I wish him the best of luck in his career.

  • @user-vk3sf2qp4d
    @user-vk3sf2qp4d 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice Job I had couple trains that have crew changes. great patience to complete the crew change on camera.

  • @christopherdibble5872
    @christopherdibble5872 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The engineers don't wave from the trains anymore, not like they did back in 1954!

    • @TheNSrailfan
      @TheNSrailfan  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Some still do, though doesn't seem to be as often anymore.

  • @steelcityrailfan4808
    @steelcityrailfan4808 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My favorite type of engine, the SD70M-2

    • @TheNSrailfan
      @TheNSrailfan  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      One of my favorites, I definitely like the EMD's

  • @armageddon1981
    @armageddon1981 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    as a railroader i have to say nice video and i read the comments,you couldn't have explained them better!! keep on rail fanning

    • @TheNSrailfan
      @TheNSrailfan  7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you! I try my best to explain what goes on, I even hope to someday work the railroad myself... someday :)

    • @armageddon1981
      @armageddon1981 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      +TheNSrailfan i hope that you do get hired in one day,you'll be very valuable to whatever railroad you endeavor to work for.

  • @FrostyVenturespk
    @FrostyVenturespk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    World's biggest & Best Railway American Railway Love From Pakistan 🥰

  • @JohnHarris-coachc
    @JohnHarris-coachc 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    great patience to complete the crew change on camera

    • @TrainsandFTFEnjoyer
      @TrainsandFTFEnjoyer 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      One time I waited like a whole hour for just 1 crew change.

  • @surimenon9260
    @surimenon9260 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brilliant coverage... MUCH APPRECIATED...

  • @AllanLoveJr
    @AllanLoveJr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You can tell how well they love their job.

  • @blowemall
    @blowemall 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Sounds like the engines are revving high for an idle.

  • @johndiesel538
    @johndiesel538 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Nothing like the sound of turbocharged EMD 710! no thanks to Caterpillar....

  • @MBTAMoreRailfan
    @MBTAMoreRailfan 6 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I laughed so hard when I saw "poop RULES graffitied on the tunnel lol

    • @BrettAlphonso
      @BrettAlphonso 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Me too 😂

  • @TimWhiteRailProductions
    @TimWhiteRailProductions 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice Job I had couple trains that have crew changes

  • @davidanderson7465
    @davidanderson7465 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    a train sitting and a crew change. wow major excitement lol

    • @Jjason601
      @Jjason601 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      David Anderson kml

  • @LONEWLF
    @LONEWLF 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    THANK YOU FOR SHARING

  • @tokugawa12able
    @tokugawa12able 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Almost as sleep inducing as watching golf. But look at all of those SOU gons! Wonder how manu are still with us.

  • @RedReaper303
    @RedReaper303 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Gotta love those EMDs.

    • @TheNSrailfan
      @TheNSrailfan  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Absolutely, the best out there

  • @KreativeFotoVideo
    @KreativeFotoVideo ปีที่แล้ว +1

    fantastic work

  • @michaelreardon6527
    @michaelreardon6527 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks

  • @RailroadJourneys
    @RailroadJourneys 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Never seen an entire train of Southern cars. That's not bad at app

  • @duxberry1958
    @duxberry1958 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Nice video NSrail

  • @shaunchisholm11
    @shaunchisholm11 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nice video!

  • @JohnnysTrainVideos
    @JohnnysTrainVideos 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video....

  • @markquiswest6607
    @markquiswest6607 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This where my cousin works at in that region of Virginia!

  • @johndiesel538
    @johndiesel538 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    See the crease under the lights and in the center of the horse? GE only has a crease at the top of cab. means Emd has more attention to detail. also floor board light is same style as SD's and GP's of 70's means more heritage. just saying..

    • @broman700
      @broman700 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      john diesel ---- BS

  • @whistlinturbosrailfanprodu4652
    @whistlinturbosrailfanprodu4652 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video!

  • @RFBiswajitMandal
    @RFBiswajitMandal 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    WAOOOOO great video

  • @CaptainJustice166
    @CaptainJustice166 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great catch!!!

  • @steelcityrailfan4808
    @steelcityrailfan4808 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. 14:57. Loving the sweat pants lol

    • @TheNSrailfan
      @TheNSrailfan  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, glad you enjoyed it.

    • @steelcityrailfan4808
      @steelcityrailfan4808 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No problem!

    • @Jessie-fq1wo
      @Jessie-fq1wo 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Good money right there except you are never home!

  • @eliwilson97
    @eliwilson97 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I LOLED to that graffiti at 1:23

  • @douglastaylor4249
    @douglastaylor4249 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    2764 needs a bath

  • @dannyhaley7610
    @dannyhaley7610 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    whats with the blue smoke on the second unit?

  • @johnmoore8016
    @johnmoore8016 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    How long does a person train so they can drive one of these big puppies? thanks for the video.

    • @TheNSrailfan
      @TheNSrailfan  6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      6 weeks in training center, 3 months in hiring terminal, and then 90 day probation i believe.

  • @Hogdriver88
    @Hogdriver88 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good stuff 👍

  • @GugunDevi
    @GugunDevi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow amazing👍👍👍

  • @pauljohansson7697
    @pauljohansson7697 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just subscribed to your channel.

  • @valchavez9163
    @valchavez9163 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    NORFOLK SOUTHERN.....BABY

  • @excelsicomedia448
    @excelsicomedia448 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Who the fuck ruined that awesome tag spot with fucking "poop rules"

  • @SouthernRailPhotography
    @SouthernRailPhotography 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Who Had The Whistler At 0:34

  • @oubrioko
    @oubrioko 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    7:22 Anyone know why the engineer didn't try to stop just beyond the white line over the asphalt pavement to make their step-down/step-up with their grips a little easier for each respective crew?

  • @gregh9975
    @gregh9975 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Enjoyed the video. I suppose that coal cars (compared to other types) get so little graffiti is because they generally move in unit trains and don't sit for long periods in big city yards (where spraypaint vandals seem to lurk) or in desolate industrial sidings. Doubt if there are many taggers in coal mining areas, or on big power plant properties. Surprised to see so many "Southern" cars some 35 years after the merger with N&W to form NS.

  • @panhandletrains
    @panhandletrains 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video 👍🇺🇸

  • @pooliramesh4497
    @pooliramesh4497 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Super

  • @dylanruppert4547
    @dylanruppert4547 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    2704 looks to be burning some oil from that blue smoke coming out of the exhaust stack

    • @cats0182
      @cats0182 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Dylan Ruppert Injector problem or overhaul needed?

    • @dylanruppert4547
      @dylanruppert4547 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm thinking it might be burning oil because thats the only reason I can come up with for the reason its producing blue smoke but I could be wrong

    • @j.christopherlindsey8933
      @j.christopherlindsey8933 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      In college, for a year, I lived across the street from a small yard that locals used. They always kept a few older locomotives there and they would smoke something awful when first started. A few years later I met an engineer that worked out of that yard, so I asked him. He told me the main thing he always came across was worn turbo seals.
      This really looks like burnt oil (just a bit), but could be any number of seals/rings. My guess would be the turbo, though. Bad rings and you could possibly wind up with a "runaway."

  • @johndurand6457
    @johndurand6457 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Now both engines are New York and Susquehanna Western

  • @alexwiddowson3756
    @alexwiddowson3756 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    15:17 - One of the engineers names is called "Randall".

  • @petersopora9882
    @petersopora9882 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Schönes Video!

  • @JesseTriumph
    @JesseTriumph 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "Poop rules"

  • @sroevukasroevuka
    @sroevukasroevuka ปีที่แล้ว

    New to channel and railfan vids. For some reason i like norfolk southern must be the horse logo.

  • @Lucas33921
    @Lucas33921 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What is the "cable" which was leaved on the front door of the 2764?

    • @TheNSrailfan
      @TheNSrailfan  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's actually a brake stick. A long pole with a hook on the end so crews can apply and release hand brakes safely from the ground.

  • @EntertainmentWorldz
    @EntertainmentWorldz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    nice video

  • @robertguard4005
    @robertguard4005 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What is the purpose of the white pole

  • @HighballHenry
    @HighballHenry 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What camera do you use

    • @TheNSrailfan
      @TheNSrailfan  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sony Handycam, HDR CX-190

  • @cats0182
    @cats0182 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This process is mind boggling. 20+ minutes to change crews? Detaching the engines from the train and then having to hook them up again?

    • @TheNSrailfan
      @TheNSrailfan  8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      +Cats01 When changing crews they have lots of paperwork to go over with the new crew. They have track bulletins to compare and the new crew must inspect the power making sure everything is okay before they may continue. The engineer must check for any broken or malfunctioning equipment on the locomotives and must report it as soon as possible.
      The engines had to be detached and the train tied down so they could help shove a train east, then they had to come back and reattach to their train and do a brake test since the engines had been detached.

    • @maxshelltrack9720
      @maxshelltrack9720 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You would think the previous crew would tell the new one about any issues.

  • @bluehappyscrap
    @bluehappyscrap 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    AWESOME!!!😁🎈😁🎈😁🎈😁🎈😁🎈😁🎈😁🎈😁🎈

  • @wurlitzer1538
    @wurlitzer1538 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Where is this?

    • @TheNSrailfan
      @TheNSrailfan  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just outside Saltsburg, PA

  • @andrewcrane2786
    @andrewcrane2786 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That a lot cars to be in sitting that side track

  • @michaelreardon6527
    @michaelreardon6527 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Where is this location please.

  • @mittelfruh
    @mittelfruh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Not sure why you didn't edit out the 15min of idling time, but whatever.

    • @TheNSrailfan
      @TheNSrailfan  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Some like to listen to the engines idle

  • @eastamericantrains589
    @eastamericantrains589 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Poop rules

  • @Isotec1
    @Isotec1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    is it me or the locomotives designed different than those of CSX and the other companies?And if so are they made by different companies?

    • @TheNSrailfan
      @TheNSrailfan  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is a pair of SD70M-2's built by EMD, CSX has/had a very similar in appearance SD70ACe also built by EMD. The M-2 is DC powered, and the ACe is AC powered. When two different railroads buy the same model it is still possible to notice small details that are different as some railroads may request specific features.

    • @Isotec1
      @Isotec1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TheNSrailfan also something else I've noticed.Norfolk Southern is the only company I see whose engineers flash the bottom lights as they come to crossings.I was told they are called ditch lights.

  • @cats0182
    @cats0182 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Blowing blue smoke? Probably needs a lot of service.

    • @TheNSrailfan
      @TheNSrailfan  8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      +Cats01 "There are a number of reasons why engines will blow blue smoke, but assuming the correct oil is used, the main culprit behind the problem is oil burning in the cylinders. It only takes a tiny amount of oil to produce blue smoke from the exhaust. Some engines have been known to continue running strong for thousands of kilometres even burning small amounts of oil. That said, once an engine develops an appetite for oil, often the only way to rectify the problem is to repair the failed internal components." - www.berrimadiesel.com/home/smoke-signals/

    • @JesseTriumph
      @JesseTriumph 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Could be not fully warmed up. My diesel blows blue smoke until its warm. Its pretty normal for a diesel engine

  • @FARMALLL666
    @FARMALLL666 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    WHAT ARE THOSE WHITE POLES/PIPES THEY CARRIED ON AND OFF?

    • @TheNSrailfan
      @TheNSrailfan  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That metal pole is a brake stick and is used to turn the handbrake. It can be used to either release or apply the handbrake from the ground. Making the task of tying down rail cars safer and more efficient.
      www.surf-prep.com/brake-sticks.html

  • @srivenkatvidyasubramanian6348
    @srivenkatvidyasubramanian6348 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Jet taxiing eh?

  • @mikelowery5741
    @mikelowery5741 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    How come one loco is smoking more than the other?!?!

    • @TheNSrailfan
      @TheNSrailfan  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The one may have a little oil leaking into the engine and is burning it off.

    • @carlaycock4280
      @carlaycock4280 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mike Duross ANDYAYCOCK

    • @daviddowling9830
      @daviddowling9830 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      White smoke from a Diesel engine.........not good.

  • @MrJimmybgood
    @MrJimmybgood 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    are those SD90s

  • @dblkrailfan
    @dblkrailfan 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    2 70M-2's reporting for duty dependable and durable

    • @broman700
      @broman700 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      dblkrailfan ....except they are smoking like a SOB!

  • @railtie765
    @railtie765 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    We need more trains and less people🚥🚥🚥🚥🚥🚥

  • @mikelowery5741
    @mikelowery5741 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why is 2704 smoking more than 2764?!?

    • @TheNSrailfan
      @TheNSrailfan  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      It may possibly have a bad gasket and be burning off some oil indicated by the blue smoke.

    • @yardlimit8695
      @yardlimit8695 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      2704 has a much stronger addiction to smoking than 2764

  • @oubrioko
    @oubrioko 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    +TheNSrailfan
    Nice video. Question: What's with the metal pole at 21:55?
    Thanks.

    • @TheNSrailfan
      @TheNSrailfan  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +oubrioko That metal pole is a brake stick and is used to turn the handbrake. It can be used to either release or apply the handbrake from the ground. Making the task of tying down rail cars safer and more efficient.
      www.surf-prep.com/brake-sticks.html

    • @oubrioko
      @oubrioko 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      TheNSrailfan
      Thanks!

  • @clineshaunt
    @clineshaunt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Of course the very first thing I notice when the video starts is the graffiti.

  • @ericmilroy3507
    @ericmilroy3507 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Poop RULES

  • @andrewcrane2786
    @andrewcrane2786 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That locomotive shouldn't be smoking like that something is wrong with it

  • @DEADLIESTMAN1
    @DEADLIESTMAN1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    iron horse.

  • @bnsf8610
    @bnsf8610 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    POS SD70M-2 smoking like a cig SMH

  • @orvillemason4388
    @orvillemason4388 ปีที่แล้ว

    GB blue more

  • @shs646
    @shs646 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Jesus their track authorities take forever to copy

    • @TheNSrailfan
      @TheNSrailfan  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Most TA's to maintainers take less than 5 minutes to copy. When swapping crews they still have paperwork to over and equipment inspection.

    • @shs646
      @shs646 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm a conductor , I realize that. Was saying the procedure they have for copying track authorities and warrants take a while to copy

  • @hiddencharges
    @hiddencharges 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what did I just watch

  • @newcastlerails1416
    @newcastlerails1416 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice video!

  • @twb2010
    @twb2010 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "Poop rules"

    • @tommytruth7595
      @tommytruth7595 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It does on the NS with their sh-- bags.

  • @b_whitesell
    @b_whitesell 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Poop rules