Fascinating content in this video (the music is a major detractor, though)...I discovered this video via a random "Pennsylvania Tunnel & Terminal Railroad" search. Living on Long Island well into my adult years (and a railfan, "to boot"), the anticipation of seeing Sunnyside Yard enroute to Penn Station on the LIRR never "got old". Gigantic "Building 2" was most prominent...truly an icon of this immortal PRR landmark, designed and built by men of incredible genius. Re: those bricks you saved, back in that era from which they came, foundries embossed their bricks with unique signature names...a common practice (back then). Thank you for sharing these wonderful images.👍👍
Brought back memories,worked at Sunnyside 1973 to 1979.Have pictures of my own.Worked on 100 series MU’s then the new GE 500’s.Had a great time working there but Amtrak did not look like a long time good retirement decision.Have the belt buckle they gave me when Amtrak-Conrail came into existence.
Went by Sunnyside everyday during the 60s 70s 80s on the LIRR much more interesting equipment back them . Cant believe the AEM7 are gone already not even 20 years in service
This video was great! I love everything about Sunnyside Yard. I've passed it and the Hellgate bridge so many times as a kid visiting family in Astoria. I'm an avid train guy, originally from the Bronx. Thanks again!
I believe GG1 4877 is sitting on a siding along with an Amtrak GG1 just East of Oneonta, NY at Cooperstown Junction. They’re in crappy shape, but they’re classics.
Thank You. Loved it. Brought back a Lot of memories. I grew up playing on "Rabbit's Island", as it was called, and lived under the Honeywell Street Bridge for a time. I made a living off of stealing Amtrak's fire extinguishers - lol
I was also one of the kids that played on Rabbit's Island in the '60s! We used to buy cans of beans and a few cans of sterno and pretend we were camping out and roughing it. We loved watching the GG1s. The engineers used to wave to us as they passed. Occasionally we would hitch a ride on a slow-moving train as it went around the curve after getting a scrubbing. Some of the families in the houses along the road still had chickens and a few goats! Great memories! p.s. My dad worked in that Railway Express building for a short while during WW2.
Fantastic work. Thank you so much for doing it. I rode past the yard on my lirr commutes in the 1970s-1990s. A fascinating place and a great look at its history.
The GGs had a problem: asbestos wrapping on their engines, I believe. Otherwise, this bad boy was a fantastic engine. Please confirm, thank you. Great video work.
redthepost : asbestos was prevalent throughout the system. Trains heated by steam had asbestos wrapping on pipes, dust from brake shoes also contained asbestos. The yard buildings erected in 1910 used copious amounts of asbestos for insulation in boiler rooms and heating pipes, railroad work had many dangers from various exposures to chemicals as well as moving heavy equipment and electrified section with third rail and overhead catenary.
Please more, these are awesome. I like the transition years since amtrak started to operate with ex PRR and PC GG1's up until the 90's when Acela's were brought in service.
I hired in 1977 at that time GG1s were used in pool service between Penn station and Sunnyside as well as on the road. In 1978 I was in the fireman’s seat on the 4927 when in derailed on the Kelly track in Penn station
@@tfman54 oh wow, that must have been a wild ride. Thanks for the response. Really can’t get enough of these videos, man! Looks like you have quite the collection. Hope to see more sometime soon. Thanks again for sharing.
Still wonder whether or not the GG1's could have been modernized/upgraded to modern standards and continued in operation. They had the speed and the power and reliability to meet today's needs. I doubt that the current AMTRAK electrics will equal them. Unfortunate.
It is very strange as you look at the history of how long they been in service, and yet a lot of the new equipment that was brought did not last not even a quarter of that time that the G's did.
At around 1:50 in the North Yard, there is a white building in the background. I used to see this every day going into Penn on the LIRR but I see they tore it down recently, what was that building used for?
--- Great video! --- It hurt to see the commissary being eaten alive --- At 3:16 there is a shot of GG-1 4877 --- That is a famous motor --- My Mom worked in the main dining room in Penn Station from 1939 - 1963 --- The Old Man was a Pennsy Patrolman from 1946 - 1950 --- Between them, they knew everybody --- The Old Man arranged a cab ride in a GG for him & me down to DC and back in July of 1965 --- We rode down to DC & back in 4877 --- In October of 83, 4877 made the last run of a GG-1 on NJT --- In June of 1988 I was checking out the yard at Hoboken --- Off in a corner was 4877! --- What a complete mess she was! --- Still in a faded Tuscan Red --- Windows all broken --- I climbed up --- Everything was smashed up --- I believe she has been spruced up at some museum in PA --- I posted on your other video of "The Yard" ---
Music level a bit too high; sometimes blurs words..Closed captioning would help. Otherwise, nice, chunky stuff here !! "Four Stars **** says the New York Times !".."My beer is Rheingold the dry beer...Think of Rhein...beer" . "Call for Philip M..o..r..r..i..s ".."See....the.....U S A in your Chevrolet..... America is asking you to call..Drive your Chev.......America's the greatest land of all !" ~ Where did it all go ? Where's it all going ? All is become homogenized, and gentrified, green, echo-friendly (I agree, here), lite, robo, digital (I agree here too as I luv my NCE, DCC, HO), synth, on-line, net, satellite gps, micro wave, wind, solar paneled, world in which we live in..... Telltale [add smiley here > ~
Holy crap. Oh man why did you put music on the video. One, it is too loud and your voice is down below the music. two, I just don't get it, for every way cool post of some great videos, starts off really great, then you guys start playing DJ. I really Love what you started hear. But please you do not need to play DJ, back ground music. it really detracts form what your posting. In my head as I watch your still shots, or video shots. I can hear the sounds of all the things your showing us fans out hear from days gone by. So Pleassssse, No Music. :) Thank You for the great stuff you have recorded back in the day's gone by.
Fascinating content in this video (the music is a major detractor, though)...I discovered this video via a random "Pennsylvania Tunnel & Terminal Railroad" search. Living on Long Island well into my adult years (and a railfan, "to boot"), the anticipation of seeing Sunnyside Yard enroute to Penn Station on the LIRR never "got old". Gigantic "Building 2" was most prominent...truly an icon of this immortal PRR landmark, designed and built by men of incredible genius. Re: those bricks you saved, back in that era from which they came, foundries embossed their bricks with unique signature names...a common practice (back then). Thank you for sharing these wonderful images.👍👍
Brought back memories,worked at Sunnyside 1973 to 1979.Have pictures of my own.Worked on 100 series MU’s then the new GE 500’s.Had a great time working there but Amtrak did not look like a long time good retirement decision.Have the belt buckle they gave me when Amtrak-Conrail came into existence.
That Men’s Locker Room was huge, I visited it back in 2000 & couldn’t believe how huge it was !!!!
Great videos! Always Enjoy your photographs and videos!
Very interesting. Especially the dated rails
I've driven by Sunnyside many times before but had no idea how vast it is
Really appreciate the time you took posting this video
I've been binge watching all your narrated Sunnnyside videos. They are really great. I wish you had more!
Have been binging all of your Sunnyside content, great stuff 👍🏻
Excellent video! Thank you for sharing.
Went by Sunnyside everyday during the 60s 70s 80s on the LIRR much more interesting equipment back them . Cant believe the AEM7 are gone already not even 20 years in service
They were in service about 30 years or more. The HHPs didn't make 20.
This video was great! I love everything about Sunnyside Yard. I've passed it and the Hellgate bridge so many times as a kid visiting family in Astoria. I'm an avid train guy, originally from the Bronx. Thanks again!
Another great look back. Your narration is excellent.
great ride
You have a great voice. No need for background sound. Thank you for sharing this history.
I really appreciate the videos and the narration! Great job! I can tell this is a man nostalgically telling part of his story. excellent!
I believe GG1 4877 is sitting on a siding along with an Amtrak GG1 just East of Oneonta, NY at Cooperstown Junction. They’re in crappy shape, but they’re classics.
Nice work Jeff. Brings back good and bad memories.
Thank You. Loved it. Brought back a Lot of memories. I grew up playing on "Rabbit's Island", as it was called, and lived under the Honeywell Street Bridge for a time. I made a living off of stealing Amtrak's fire extinguishers - lol
I was also one of the kids that played on Rabbit's Island in the '60s! We used to buy cans of beans and a few cans of sterno and pretend we were camping out and roughing it. We loved watching the GG1s. The engineers used to wave to us as they passed. Occasionally we would hitch a ride on a slow-moving train as it went around the curve after getting a scrubbing. Some of the families in the houses along the road still had chickens and a few goats! Great memories!
p.s. My dad worked in that Railway Express building for a short while during WW2.
Again Thanks for this video. I worked Sunnyside back in the mid '70s. This really brings back memories.
Amazing ! This was great ! Even my cat enjoyed it . Thank you for sharing your model railroad and all the interesting comments with all of us .
Fantastic work. Thank you so much for doing it. I rode past the yard on my lirr commutes in the 1970s-1990s. A fascinating place and a great look at its history.
The GGs had a problem: asbestos wrapping on their engines, I believe. Otherwise, this bad boy was a fantastic engine. Please confirm, thank you. Great video work.
redthepost : asbestos was prevalent throughout the system. Trains heated by steam had asbestos wrapping on pipes, dust from brake shoes also contained asbestos. The yard buildings erected in 1910 used copious amounts of asbestos for insulation in boiler rooms and heating pipes, railroad work had many dangers from various exposures to chemicals as well as moving heavy equipment and electrified section with third rail and overhead catenary.
Please more, these are awesome. I like the transition years since amtrak started to operate with ex PRR and PC GG1's up until the 90's when Acela's were brought in service.
Poor GG1s. Great locomotives. Was fortunate enough to see one in person, but never ride behind one. Did you ever ride in it’s cab?
I hired in 1977 at that time GG1s were used in pool service between Penn station and Sunnyside as well as on the road. In 1978 I was in the fireman’s seat on the 4927 when in derailed on the Kelly track in Penn station
@@tfman54 oh wow, that must have been a wild ride. Thanks for the response. Really can’t get enough of these videos, man! Looks like you have quite the collection. Hope to see more sometime soon. Thanks again for sharing.
Glad you saved some of the bricks from building 2.
Still wonder whether or not the GG1's could have been modernized/upgraded to modern standards and continued in operation. They had the speed and the power and reliability to meet today's needs. I doubt that the current AMTRAK electrics will equal them. Unfortunate.
It is very strange as you look at the history of how long they been in service, and yet a lot of the new equipment that was brought did not last not even a quarter of that time that the G's did.
Ridiculous. They probably would have needed new everything except maybe the frame. They are heavy and inefficient.
How about the old turn table by the engine house
When I hired in 77 the turn table was locked in position and at times we would set out coaches or mu pairs when making drill moves
At around 1:50 in the North Yard, there is a white building in the background. I used to see this every day going into Penn on the LIRR but I see they tore it down recently, what was that building used for?
Do you have any photos or video on the engine wash track? I used to see then hook up this thing that would pull the GG1 through the wash
Music is very abrasive and make the interesting commentary difficult to listen to. Nice stills, videos, and narrative
--- Great video! --- It hurt to see the commissary being eaten alive --- At 3:16 there is a shot of GG-1 4877 --- That is a famous motor --- My Mom worked in the main dining room in Penn Station from 1939 - 1963 --- The Old Man was a Pennsy Patrolman from 1946 - 1950 --- Between them, they knew everybody --- The Old Man arranged a cab ride in a GG for him & me down to DC and back in July of 1965 --- We rode down to DC & back in 4877 --- In October of 83, 4877 made the last run of a GG-1 on NJT --- In June of 1988 I was checking out the yard at Hoboken --- Off in a corner was 4877! --- What a complete mess she was! --- Still in a faded Tuscan Red --- Windows all broken --- I climbed up --- Everything was smashed up --- I believe she has been spruced up at some museum in PA --- I posted on your other video of "The Yard" ---
Sunnyside is no longer a frieght yard NYAR use Glen Oaks ?
If you're from long island why didn't you work for LIRR? They make better money
Music level a bit too high; sometimes blurs words..Closed captioning would help.
Otherwise, nice, chunky stuff here !!
"Four Stars **** says the New York Times !".."My beer is Rheingold the dry beer...Think of Rhein...beer" . "Call for Philip M..o..r..r..i..s ".."See....the.....U S A in your Chevrolet.....
America is asking you to call..Drive your Chev.......America's the greatest land of all !"
~ Where did it all go ? Where's it all going ? All is become homogenized, and gentrified, green, echo-friendly (I agree, here), lite, robo, digital (I agree here too as I luv my NCE, DCC, HO), synth, on-line, net, satellite gps, micro wave, wind, solar paneled, world in which we live in.....
Telltale [add smiley here > ~
Holy crap. Oh man why did you put music on the video. One, it is too loud and your voice is down below the music. two, I just don't get it, for every way cool post of some great videos, starts off really great, then you guys start playing DJ. I really Love what you started hear. But please you do not need to play DJ, back ground music. it really detracts form what your posting. In my head as I watch your still shots, or video shots. I can hear the sounds of all the things your showing us fans out hear from days gone by. So Pleassssse, No Music. :) Thank You for the great stuff you have recorded back in the day's gone by.