This video was supposed to come out yesterday, but as many of you know big news broke out haha! Glad to have finally checked this line off of the list! Been too long since I dedicated a day like this to a shortline!
Definitely a really amazing look into this historic railroad and line. It sure is really cool to see those old units still in action. Those old fire breathing -7s are so cool especially that BN B unit. Don’t see stuff like that anymore so great coverage of operations!
The former BNSF unit was cabless. I guess a road slug is what you'd call them. That's really neat and something I don't think I've seen on a shortline railroad before. I would think that it's very rare anyway. I really like shortline railroads because of all the neat unexpected things you see like that road slug, the different colored locomotives, and the older locomotives they use that include a large variety of different types. Another thing that makes shortlines my favorite railroading over class ones the variety of freight cars you see. Class ones all you see is the same locomotive types and same type of freight car. Container train with all well cars or automobile train with all car haulers. Good video. Stay well. -Wil 👍
The P&W was the only line using B units still before G&W bought them. I agree with you on shortlines. With Class 1s becoming monotonous, shortlines still make things interesting. Thanks for watching!
I grew up feet away from a C&NW mainline and very close to the illinois central branchline. My only exposure to ge locally was UP run through. Was always a treat
Great stuff! Always wondered where the GLSR caboose (ex ICG 199452) wondered off to. GLSR painted it around late 1986 or early 1987 and used it for their office in Gloster, MS.
I’ve seen b units like that driving through Houston and port of Houston area and the yards there, if you want unlimited action in any type of setting I guarantee you if you go to port of Houston you will see nearly every scheme and railway of the past 30-40 years down there. And every road there’s tracks there’s usually switching jobs on plants, locals, or several long freights waiting to be allowed into the several large yards down there or into a plant or intermodel facility
A railway's class is determined by its annual revenue. Class 1s such as UP or NS make the most money, then the next level Class 2 like MRL are the next criteria, then you have shortlines that make the least money as Class 3. Forget the exact amount that determines a class. You can look it up.
As a lifelong KCS fan, it is very disappointing. In contrast though, I think this has the potential to be a very successful endeavor. One continuous route from Canada to Mexico is such a historic moment for Railroading. I'm looking forward with great interest. Though, I'll greatly miss KCS.
@@LouisianaRailProductions my concern is the speedway. With the concentration being north/south, I'm thinking they may sell off the rails from Shreveport to Meridian and to Artesia.
At the time we filmed, they ran to Brookhaven on Wednesdays I think. I’d like to say they go OD at 7. The 242 isn’t in service anymore, but the B unit is still running between two GP40s.
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This video was supposed to come out yesterday, but as many of you know big news broke out haha! Glad to have finally checked this line off of the list! Been too long since I dedicated a day like this to a shortline!
Glad you did. Shortlines are my favorite type of railroading. Great video.
Stay well -Wil 👍
Sorry to see KCS be absorbed. Especially by someone outside the US. Ole Warren must needed some pocket change? Chrysler same thing. What a shame.
The Fact that a B30-7AB still exists in BN paint in 2021 is amazing
Really is. It was down for a while with mechanical issues. Glad it's back in service.
Definitely a really amazing look into this historic railroad and line. It sure is really cool to see those old units still in action. Those old fire breathing -7s are so cool especially that BN B unit. Don’t see stuff like that anymore so great coverage of operations!
Thanks for watching!
That BN B30-7A should go to a museum!
The former BNSF unit was cabless. I guess a road slug is what you'd call them. That's really neat and something I don't think I've seen on a shortline railroad before. I would think that it's very rare anyway. I really like shortline railroads because of all the neat unexpected things you see like that road slug, the different colored locomotives, and the older locomotives they use that include a large variety of different types. Another thing that makes shortlines my favorite railroading over class ones the variety of freight cars you see. Class ones all you see is the same locomotive types and same type of freight car. Container train with all well cars or automobile train with all car haulers. Good video. Stay well. -Wil 👍
To add,,,rarely see Road Slugs here in California. .
Look how well this one works.....I'm very impressed. .....Thanks
The P&W was the only line using B units still before G&W bought them. I agree with you on shortlines. With Class 1s becoming monotonous, shortlines still make things interesting. Thanks for watching!
I mean it’s basically a full sized road slug if you think about it
I grew up with BN so its always good to see Cascade Green every now and then. Great job as always.
Thank you Slater!
Absolutely beautiful P3s running in both directions, whoever runs this railroad has immaculate taste in horns.
This video is incredible. I thoroughly enjoyed this one! -Drayton
This is one of my favorite videos I've filmed. Glad I went while the "Twinkie" was still running.
Really awesome video! Love how Class III Railroads have older power with them still having them in their original paint scheme!
Absolutely. I'll never say no to visiting a shortline that isn't owned by a holding company.
And repainting and rehabbing some rough ones. I would wait all day for a train like this as opposed to mainline trains
Wonderful Video. Lot of historic stuff in the roster!
Thanks man!
Excellent video it was great seeing old locomotives still earning their keep,shortlines are the most interesting Railroads.👍😀😀😀😀😀🚂🇬🇧
Completely agree!
Possibly my favorite video yet! Another top-quality production, sir! Thank you for sharing.
That's great to hear! Many thanks!
Awesome documentary! Love the vintage GE power
Thanks man!
Bro, how am I just now seeing this? Such a sick video of an awesome railroad!
Old illinois central route till the late 90's .
That is correct. Thanks for watching!
Your videos are excellent, I really enjoy them. Thanks!
I grew up feet away from a C&NW mainline and very close to the illinois central branchline. My only exposure to ge locally was UP run through. Was always a treat
Love Natchez! 👍I had forgotten about this short line. Epic comment: “all the way to Brookhaven”. Or Brook..Haaaveeen as the locals say.👍👍😎🇺🇸
What a cool chase, crazy that 4066 and 242 have been together for so long
Yeah I was surprised when researching the pair.
Great video of the Natchez Railway Bishop bud! I really wish to see all 3 of them soon when I can get down there.
Thanks
Very nice catch getting them going both ways!
That's a sweet B unit. Only one I've ever seen up here was an F9 B on the Royal Canadian Pacific
Excluding the KCS #3, this is the only one I've filmed in operation. It was fun to watch.
Great stuff! Always wondered where the GLSR caboose (ex ICG 199452) wondered off to. GLSR painted it around late 1986 or early 1987 and used it for their office in Gloster, MS.
I live close to that area. I really want to see those trains in action some day
god seeing this video makes me want to go back to where I belong in Louisiana, great stuff man!
I’ve seen b units like that driving through Houston and port of Houston area and the yards there, if you want unlimited action in any type of setting I guarantee you if you go to port of Houston you will see nearly every scheme and railway of the past 30-40 years down there. And every road there’s tracks there’s usually switching jobs on plants, locals, or several long freights waiting to be allowed into the several large yards down there or into a plant or intermodel facility
Very Nice Video - that 242 locomotive has been around for a while - I got pix of it in Amory, Mississippi on a BNSF train
I sometimes catch these guys in Brookhaven hearing that distinct horn. Glad someone went out on the chase.
Nicely done. You and Donovan did well. I need to get out there soon
Thank you for this, awesome video.
Glad you like it!
Nice. And also I’m going to Mississippi today hope I get to catch that
Good luck.
Fantastic video my friend ✌😉
Appreciate it Walter!
Another great video. Hope they find more customers…
Great video!!! Loved it.
Thanks Cliff!
That boat at the end was being a camera hog! 🤣🤣🤣 That was a terrific video Bishop!!
Added character to it! Thanks as always!
Awesome video!
Great video!!
Love the ge
Was the Dash 7 banned on Shortlines Class 2s and class 1s or just the class 1s
What time does this railroad go on duty? Are they a daily operation during the week?
7-8 am. I believe they switch every weekday in Natchez. They only ran to Brookhaven once a week at the time I went. Either on Tuesdays or Wednesdays.
To good of a video!
Thanks Zack!
Where is this at
I’m now wanting to go there
Check the title.
Ok
Excellent video. Do they run to Brookhaven everyday leaving Natchez in the morning? Planning a trip to Mississippi soon
Pretty sure it runs there once a week and lately it's been going on Wednesdays.
It generally runs once a week on Tuesdays, usually in the afternoon, but a lot of times, it runs on Wednesdays. Many people had asked me about it.
Vermont railway bought on of their GP38s 6 years ago
at 0:42 you called it a Class 3 railway. what does that mean? is it a less important railway and are there other higher and lower classes?
A railway's class is determined by its annual revenue. Class 1s such as UP or NS make the most money, then the next level Class 2 like MRL are the next criteria, then you have shortlines that make the least money as Class 3. Forget the exact amount that determines a class. You can look it up.
@@LouisianaRailProductions Class III road has less than $20 million annually
All 3 of those engines used to be GRYR (Grenada Railroad)
15:30 I SPY FLAME!
Good eye!
Is that river the Mississipi? Old man River!!
Yes it is!
1:05 sounds like an EJ&E horn
UP 242 was built as MP4842.
15:27 SMOKING GE DASH 7S!!
15:32 15:34
Btw, what are your thoughts on the merger?
As a lifelong KCS fan, it is very disappointing. In contrast though, I think this has the potential to be a very successful endeavor. One continuous route from Canada to Mexico is such a historic moment for Railroading. I'm looking forward with great interest. Though, I'll greatly miss KCS.
@@LouisianaRailProductions my concern is the speedway. With the concentration being north/south, I'm thinking they may sell off the rails from Shreveport to Meridian and to Artesia.
@@WayneAnding It's a possibility, but the speedway is very profitable. So I think the chances are good that CP keeps it.
@@LouisianaRailProductions very true, it is the best route from Dallas to Atlanta.
@@WayneAnding I can't help but wonder if they put it up for sale, would NS be first in line?
👍👍always🇺🇸🇺🇸!!!
Can you give me some information on the railroad? I’m about to be out there
At the time we filmed, they ran to Brookhaven on Wednesdays I think. I’d like to say they go OD at 7. The 242 isn’t in service anymore, but the B unit is still running between two GP40s.
@@LouisianaRailProductions alrighty. Thanks! And ima go ahead and subscribe too.
Really appreciate it man!
@@LouisianaRailProductions when do they leave the yard in Natchez?
@@LucedaleRailfan Whenever they’re done switching usually.
Was it me or did that green engine not have a cab on it?
It's doesn't. It's a B unit.
@@LouisianaRailProductions gotcha, so how is the unit operated if nobody in it. Sorry if that's a dumb question lol
Same way a trailing locomotive is operated.
Great video!
Appreciate it my man!