My late father may very well have been running some of the helpers in this video. MRL’s rebuilt SD-45s were his favorite locomotive. When I was a young boy, he’d sometimes sneak me onto the locomotive for a run up the mountain with him. There was nothing like the sound of those EMDs’ raw power in 8-loved it. Great memories. RIP, Pap.
Have visited this area a couple times times from downunder. Great rail viewing area especially Bozeman pass. Got some great video myself and revisit it regularly. Thanks for the great video. Richard, Melbourne Australia.
Back in the day with SP and early UP when they took over in the late 90s and early 00s, plenty of older tunnel moter power was still used on the mountain out here(Donner Pass) on a constant with manned helpers still despite newer third generation diesels and dpus. It was definitely a different feel of the engines in run 8 and grinding with everything they had
5:50 That's the sole original SD40-2 on MRL (all other MRL SD40-2's are rebuilt from SD40's, known as SD40-2XR, a modification that was also made to SD45's.).
The locomotive 332 needs a tuneup - too much smoke. I know nothing about locomotives - do modern diesel locomotives use electronically controlled fuel injection? Any progress between 1935 and 2023?
I enjoy watching rail fan videos of railway operation. What I don't enjoy is rail-fans providing free taxi service by transporting crews in their private vehicles. By doing so they are depriving a human being the opportunity of paid employment. If the multi-billion dollar rail corporation wants their crews to have rides in the performance of their duties they should be paying someone to provide that service.
My late father may very well have been running some of the helpers in this video. MRL’s rebuilt SD-45s were his favorite locomotive.
When I was a young boy, he’d sometimes sneak me onto the locomotive for a run up the mountain with him. There was nothing like the sound of those EMDs’ raw power in 8-loved it. Great memories. RIP, Pap.
Love the distinct whine of the 45s
Capturing the sound (and sight) of them working was the primary goal of the video.
Thanks for watching!
Those 20-cylinder beasts could literally shake the ground when they went by!
I love the sound of EMDs! It’s my favorite type of locomotive
The narration is outstanding....
Thank you!
The SD-45 is my favorite EMD locomotive. Something about those radiator flares is just really cool looking. Thanks for this!
I agree!
To bad Mrl won’t be around much longer
@@shaunrobertson1857 atleast we hope bnsf not repainted those unit, also with their ACE
The sound from the helpers is perfekt. Greetings from Berlin/ Germany. Sven
I have both parts of this on DVD and ranks as one of my favorites, love listening to this narrator/ producer!
Well done👍👍
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Love your videos so informative and special.
I think 7idea Productions do a fine job on these video's. Just enough talking vs train sound. Great video's
Have visited this area a couple times times from downunder. Great rail viewing area especially Bozeman pass. Got some great video myself and revisit it regularly. Thanks for the great video. Richard, Melbourne Australia.
Spectacularly awesome video especially them great sounding EMDs.
Yes they are!
Santa Fe has huge train yard here in Topeka Kansas. As a kid I was always drawn to the yard because we lived so close by.
Nice!
The weight and the power. WOW!!
You have really good cameras. It sounds and looks like I'm actually there.
Nice to see the Correct Horsepower in use!
Those GE's run so clean, just a tower of heat waves above the stacks!
Back in the day with SP and early UP when they took over in the late 90s and early 00s, plenty of older tunnel moter power was still used on the mountain out here(Donner Pass) on a constant with manned helpers still despite newer third generation diesels and dpus. It was definitely a different feel of the engines in run 8 and grinding with everything they had
Montana Rail Link (Dennis Washington) goes into the annals of history as a railroad operator. Wonder if the engines get a repaint or remain.
BNSF should keep MRL paint scheme,certainly kept Santa Fe War Bonnet colors
5:50 That's the sole original SD40-2 on MRL (all other MRL SD40-2's are rebuilt from SD40's, known as SD40-2XR, a modification that was also made to SD45's.).
Where else in America would you see SD45's midfield as helpers? Its a shame for these fallen flags! Rail really does get in ones blood !
I do like the helper units from MRL that are clean. Some belching out diesel exhaust
Thank you!
You're welcome!
SD45'S as God intended
Awesome Video!
Thanks!
There's something about 20 cylinders of EMD power that lays your hair back!!!
Good!
* clears throat* noice 👌
How does the remote control work?
The locomotive 332 needs a tuneup - too much smoke. I know nothing about locomotives - do modern diesel locomotives use electronically controlled fuel injection? Any progress between 1935 and 2023?
If Auto-Haul gets their way, engineers will be a thing of the past!!!!!!!!!!
Like that'll ever happen.
Did you they annouced just yesterday that they are purchasing it to the BNSF
what’s the chances we can go back to 2011? 😁✌🏻
I enjoy watching rail fan videos of railway operation. What I don't enjoy is rail-fans providing free taxi service by transporting crews in their private vehicles. By doing so they are depriving a human being the opportunity of paid employment. If the multi-billion dollar rail corporation wants their crews to have rides in the performance of their duties they should be paying someone to provide that service.
They have the freedom to drive people around in their car if they want to. Mind your business