If you don't mind me asking how much do you make doing this what education does this take and what is the personal life like are you always on the rails or ?
Current class 1 railroad conductor/ engineer here. Salary depends on what kind of work you do. Generally working a yard job as a switchman doesn't pay as much as a road conductor. Switchmen are probably in the $70k-$90k range. Road conductors $80k-$130k. Working the yard means you're home every day. Working the road sees you away from home for 1-2 days then home for a bit. All you need for education is high school diploma or GED, plus the ability to piss clean and pass a hair sample test. All other training is provided by the company. As for personal life... it's possible. Easier if you work the yard since you're home every day. Working the road is harder. Lot of divorced railroaders out there. You have to prioritize time with friends and family while you're home while not being able to make firm plans since you have no schedule and are on call.
He missed the part where it smells like piss and the A/C doesn't work. To be more real he should play this at 3 a.m. I just had my first daylight in three weeks.
Hell yeah, trev give CarX Street a whirl I personally think it’s better than test drive solar but opinions are like bholes everyone got one. Nice job on the content been crushing it
Yeah bud. This is really neat. Ive always had an affinity for heavy equipment. Fast cars are cool but i like things that are big, heavy, and truely powerful. Bull Dozers are my favorite, but i like all things like this. I really enjoy watching this.
Cajon Pass debuted in TSW3 as a launch route, but was updated with Fast Travel for TSW5. It relies heavily on using your Dynamic Brake. In real life, you'd literally melt your Independent and Automatic brakes going downhill with a heavy load. The Dynamic reverses the polarity of the traction motors. But will only work with the throttle in idle, and has to be in Setup for 10 seconds first. (In the famous 1989 San Bernardino crash, only two of the four engines had functional Dynamic brakes, and engineer Frank Holland literally melted the Automatic brakes as the train became a runaway).
Fun facts about these locomotives -the engines don’t actually run the wheels the diesel engine runs a giant electric generator that powers Motors that turn the wheels. -The Engines are what are called a 2 stroke diesel. Based off the GM Detroit 2 stroke “Jimmy” engines and the locomotives have 645 EMD units. Which means each of the 16 cylinders are 645 cubic inches of displacement.
Your dynamic brake is an engine brake, when your going down a grade you wanna use the dynamic brake alone unless your in a runaway situation. Take your throttle off and put the dynamic brake in setup because it needs to build up, the dynamic brake is a very powerful brake.
Lol sorry, that's not exactly accurate. Dynos aren't an engine brake. To summarize it briefly, they're a traction motor brake, but that's a common misunderstanding. Also, although dynos are our primary method for speed control down light grades, we absolutely do, and are required to use our automatics for balance braking on Cajon and anywhere the engineer feels setting air is necessary. The dynos generate immense force against the cars and can easily derail the train.
If I was a video game designer I would not rest until I designed a Simulator that could encompass Trains, Planes, Trucks and ships all under one roof! Great video 👌
Hey Trev, I think you might have added an extra zero to the horsepower. The model name of modern GE locomotives will tell you how much horsepower they can produce in their name. For example, this locomotive is an ES44C4, the "44" in the middle of the name indicates this locomotive is rated for 4,400 hp. Similarly, another very common GE locomotive to see in freight service is the ES40DC, with the name indicating "40" for 4,000 hp. The last segment of the model name will tell you if the train operates with AC or DC traction motors.
Well, Trevor, if your Youtubing doesn't pan out the way you want, you can always go to any train operator and tell them you have experience. I'm certain they will hire you on the spot! This game looks sick.
As a real life locomotive engineer after tieing onto 30 plus loaded/empty cars I would not get her back all the way (straight to throttle 8) with cars you are asking to get a knuckle or draw bar and possibly derail.😂
Being how much enjoyment he is getting from this game, it makes me wonder how much joy he would get out of seeing these in real life. Trev, pay attention next time you get stuck waiting for a train at a grade crossing! Lol
Fun fact: in real life when I'm shoving back into the B yard light power to grab cars, i come off the independents completely and just tickle the dynos to hold 10, then i control it down to 1 or 2mph to come to a hook using independents. Then when you got the train moving and went straight to notch 8 i cringed a little lol. That's a good way to get a knuckle and piss off your conductor lol
Love the content brotha keep it up! You outta do the Amtrak train from San Diego to Santa Barbra it runs along the ocean! I take this train everyday from Carlsbad to La for our family business and love the views along the way.
In the dark scenarios, I wish you started with the cab lights on so you can actually see where everything is. I've spent so much time looking for a light switch lol.
The freight trains run on the tracks beside my house which connect to downtown where I work, so it’s all day everyday train sounds for me lol. I’m here for this series. I wanna know where these things go!
It’s funny how realistic this is considering I do this for a living, tho I am surprised the FRA didn’t come in here and be like bruh don’t show people how to run 😂 Tho I am sure the foamers would figure it out
Trev you should watch the tv series hell on wheels it's somewhat a true resemblance of how to first train track was built across America, it's honestly a hands down must watch mate give it a crack
I wonder if there is an overnight sleeper train, like they have in Switzerland i think, you'd see great sights as the conductor, or even as a passenger, loving the videos Sir, thankyou. 😊❤
Too bad you can’t smell what most of those locomotives smell like lmao 🤣 also when you have a big train, don’t use your independent! You’ll melt the brakes on the locomotive. Use dynamic and automatic
@@macallistersanders2020 UP cabs are something else, I had one a couple weeks ago and it was terrible 🤣 I can’t speak for CSX, but norfolk southern is bad too haha. BNSF usually isn’t bad 😂
We actually have 8 types of yellow. The first two you mentioned (approach and approach medium) Then: Approach medium (yellow over yellow) Diverging approach (red over yellow) Diverging approach medium (red over flashing yellow) Advance approach (yellow over green) Approach limited (yellow over flashing green) And two types of approach restricting (yellow over flashing red, and yellow over lunar) Hope this helps!
As a conductor that runs these things in real life, I love watching these. A BNSF ES44C4 was the first engine I ever rode in! Keep it up, Trev!
If you don't mind me asking how much do you make doing this what education does this take and what is the personal life like are you always on the rails or ?
Current class 1 railroad conductor/ engineer here.
Salary depends on what kind of work you do. Generally working a yard job as a switchman doesn't pay as much as a road conductor. Switchmen are probably in the $70k-$90k range. Road conductors $80k-$130k. Working the yard means you're home every day. Working the road sees you away from home for 1-2 days then home for a bit.
All you need for education is high school diploma or GED, plus the ability to piss clean and pass a hair sample test. All other training is provided by the company.
As for personal life... it's possible. Easier if you work the yard since you're home every day. Working the road is harder. Lot of divorced railroaders out there. You have to prioritize time with friends and family while you're home while not being able to make firm plans since you have no schedule and are on call.
Short answer u will make a lot of money but the big down side is u will be gone a lot
N most class 1 railroad jus require a high school diploma
He missed the part where it smells like piss and the A/C doesn't work. To be more real he should play this at 3 a.m. I just had my first daylight in three weeks.
Been so excited to give this bad boy a run 😍
Hell yeah, trev give CarX Street a whirl I personally think it’s better than test drive solar but opinions are like bholes everyone got one. Nice job on the content been crushing it
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Use your map to see everything god
PLEASE DO MORE TRAIN SIM😍
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We want more of this game
I concur !
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No i oppose, play some real game and not some girly passive games
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Now we’re talking!!!
Big ol diesel.
“Tim Allen grunt”
And now you gotta watch unstoppable with Denzel lol.
W movie tbh🔥
that movie ✨🤙
such a tough movie
I couldn't stop laughing at how monumentally inaccurate absolutely everything was. Entertaining enough I guess.
@@kensingtonchapp4819 😂😂😂that's Hollywood for u
We need more of this game
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Yeah bud. This is really neat. Ive always had an affinity for heavy equipment. Fast cars are cool but i like things that are big, heavy, and truely powerful. Bull Dozers are my favorite, but i like all things like this. I really enjoy watching this.
Cool to see Trev learn more about trains through this. Have you ever gone railfanning Trev? It's fun
Best series since Grocery Store Simulator!!
24:34 Who knew that Walter’s cooking would be that fire 🔥
Cajon Pass debuted in TSW3 as a launch route, but was updated with Fast Travel for TSW5. It relies heavily on using your Dynamic Brake. In real life, you'd literally melt your Independent and Automatic brakes going downhill with a heavy load. The Dynamic reverses the polarity of the traction motors. But will only work with the throttle in idle, and has to be in Setup for 10 seconds first. (In the famous 1989 San Bernardino crash, only two of the four engines had functional Dynamic brakes, and engineer Frank Holland literally melted the Automatic brakes as the train became a runaway).
wow, that is cool.
The 0.9 at top right is the scale of that view. It’s showing you what’s coming up over the next .9 of a mile
This makes so much sense, thank you
This train reminds me of the movie unstoppable
Same here
Never seen that movie before. I wanna check it out. Looks intense.
777 ! Missile size of the Chrysler building.
Similar general electric engine was used in the movie. pretty cool.
@@ALX65 pls do
I love this game keep uploading
Fun facts about these locomotives
-the engines don’t actually run the wheels the diesel engine runs a giant electric generator that powers Motors that turn the wheels.
-The Engines are what are called a 2 stroke diesel. Based off the GM Detroit 2 stroke “Jimmy” engines and the locomotives have 645 EMD units. Which means each of the 16 cylinders are 645 cubic inches of displacement.
GTA 5 train is the only object in the game that can’t be destroyed, derailed, or stopped😂
? Did I ask
This series is giving the same satisfying relaxation as the supermarket series lol💙
snow runner was pretty cool too
Your dynamic brake is an engine brake, when your going down a grade you wanna use the dynamic brake alone unless your in a runaway situation. Take your throttle off and put the dynamic brake in setup because it needs to build up, the dynamic brake is a very powerful brake.
Lol sorry, that's not exactly accurate. Dynos aren't an engine brake. To summarize it briefly, they're a traction motor brake, but that's a common misunderstanding. Also, although dynos are our primary method for speed control down light grades, we absolutely do, and are required to use our automatics for balance braking on Cajon and anywhere the engineer feels setting air is necessary. The dynos generate immense force against the cars and can easily derail the train.
Love your train videos, would love more honestly
As soon as I saw the conductor seat I immediatly thought "Denzel Washington... My man" xD
If I was a video game designer I would not rest until I designed a Simulator that could encompass Trains, Planes, Trucks and ships all under one roof! Great video 👌
Man I aint goin back to barstow
What's Barstow
Hey Trev, I think you might have added an extra zero to the horsepower. The model name of modern GE locomotives will tell you how much horsepower they can produce in their name. For example, this locomotive is an ES44C4, the "44" in the middle of the name indicates this locomotive is rated for 4,400 hp.
Similarly, another very common GE locomotive to see in freight service is the ES40DC, with the name indicating "40" for 4,000 hp. The last segment of the model name will tell you if the train operates with AC or DC traction motors.
he said 44 hundred tho
Hey Trev, hope you and Chelsea stay safe during the hurricane. Keeping you guys in my thoughts this week.
The Friday reference was amazing
Please keep up this series, it’s so refreshing to watch
The grit in your voice is phenomenal Trevor I love it
You finally drove it glad you liked it
Well, Trevor, if your Youtubing doesn't pan out the way you want, you can always go to any train operator and tell them you have experience. I'm certain they will hire you on the spot! This game looks sick.
ngl this game is a complete vibe
As a real life locomotive engineer after tieing onto 30 plus loaded/empty cars I would not get her back all the way (straight to throttle 8) with cars you are asking to get a knuckle or draw bar and possibly derail.😂
Love this series, Trevor. I love trains, and it is also my hobby
love this series. pls pls do London underground?
hi TmarTn2
Nicely done Trevor
Being how much enjoyment he is getting from this game, it makes me wonder how much joy he would get out of seeing these in real life. Trev, pay attention next time you get stuck waiting for a train at a grade crossing! Lol
I’d love to see them come out with a Brightline expansion and be able to go from Orlando to Miami
I’m hooked into this gameplay! Keep them coming! 🔥🔥🔥
This is an AMAZING series, love it. Please continue it!
need more videos for this series, keep them coming trev!
This games is one of the best we’ve ever done
No way I just watched Unstoppable this morning😂
Watched it last night funny enough 😂
Never seen it, now I have to
@@TmarTn2 dude you have to it’s insane. It’s got Denzel Washington
@@yungchzwho the hell is that?
@@Gogeta39205 you don’t watch movies much do you 😂
Fun fact: in real life when I'm shoving back into the B yard light power to grab cars, i come off the independents completely and just tickle the dynos to hold 10, then i control it down to 1 or 2mph to come to a hook using independents. Then when you got the train moving and went straight to notch 8 i cringed a little lol. That's a good way to get a knuckle and piss off your conductor lol
Bro keep this content up I love this series!!!!🇿🇦🇿🇦
I live next to all train tracks. You’re going up cajon pass. We just got done with a big fire in those mountains. lol
Good job! So, what is DLC you play ?
The fact that my dads a train driver is crazy
Luv ur vids trev keep on being you haters gonna hate remember that
Going through rough times in my in life please keep up with videos keep my spirits up really help me think you
Keep up the good work!
You got me into buying this game and learning all I can about it to have a better experience
You have a new subscriber from india 🎉
Love the content brotha keep it up! You outta do the Amtrak train from San Diego to Santa Barbra it runs along the ocean! I take this train everyday from Carlsbad to La for our family business and love the views along the way.
You definitely should make a series
Love the train sim videos! Keep them going please!
These videos are awesome! Keep doing these please! Thank you! 🚂🚄🚉👍🏻
Sheldon will love this game during game night
In the dark scenarios, I wish you started with the cab lights on so you can actually see where everything is. I've spent so much time looking for a light switch lol.
You gotta do a steam train next
Suggestion, when starting a stopping press the 📯 horn to get the vibe
so fun!!! love the vibe trev
What a game!!!❤️ i wish you play this game everyday to get realistc experience all the sounds and nature view, Wow!!!
The freight trains run on the tracks beside my house which connect to downtown where I work, so it’s all day everyday train sounds for me lol. I’m here for this series. I wanna know where these things go!
I really like train simulator
MORE OF THIS GAMEEE❤
Great gameplay and great game,love it to😀🎮
just enjoying the series, need more T_T XD
You should try the Metra Southwest Service line from the Chicago Union Station in Chicago, Illinois, to Manhattan, Illinois and back.
Reminds me of unstoppable with denzel washington and chris pine
I would suggest getting the rail driver to control the train it makes it a lot easier
I mentioned this at the end of the video :)
Great video
Pretty cool game! What will happen if you are on full speed and don't stop?
Trev, you should try some steam loco next like Union Pacific Big Boy, or Southern Pacific Cab Forward
Definitely ❤ better that older train sand patch grade . This is more modern
We need a freaking Cruise Ship simulator or any ship simulator!
It'd be interesting to see what Trev can achieve with ICE 3 train on Fulda-Frankfurt route.
love your voiceover and please upload daily or atleast every second day.
Surprised there aren't any hobos, lolling around!
I worked for bnsf, was very cool experience
I love this game
I’m an independent brake; I don’t need no hand.
Do Union Pacific next
Crazy im in San Bernardino lol my grandpa worked for Santa fe for 30 years.
Nice train
It’s funny how realistic this is considering I do this for a living, tho I am surprised the FRA didn’t come in here and be like bruh don’t show people how to run 😂
Tho I am sure the foamers would figure it out
I'd love to see some London Undergound
Helloo Trevor!
This is a cool game.
Hy how are you
Boys love trains.
Trev you should watch the tv series hell on wheels it's somewhat a true resemblance of how to first train track was built across America, it's honestly a hands down must watch mate give it a crack
Steam train next!
Became silent hill very quickly
I wonder if there is an overnight sleeper train, like they have in Switzerland i think, you'd see great sights as the conductor, or even as a passenger, loving the videos Sir, thankyou. 😊❤
Try Harlem Line DLC Route. Specifically the M7A train on a local route
Hey Trev new DLC for gas station sim is out car junkyard DLC are you gona try it? Really want to watch you play that.
Trev, you should watch the series hell on wheels, it has common in it, was an awesome story about the trans continental railroad
Are you ever going to play Jedi survivor?
Too bad you can’t smell what most of those locomotives smell like lmao 🤣 also when you have a big train, don’t use your independent! You’ll melt the brakes on the locomotive. Use dynamic and automatic
True that 😂 Wouldn’t think it’s too cool after smelling some of them cabs
@@EthanPassman for real! The BNSF wasn’t to bad, UP was about 50/50, i only rode in a CSX a couple times and they were both junk 🤣
@@macallistersanders2020 UP cabs are something else, I had one a couple weeks ago and it was terrible 🤣 I can’t speak for CSX, but norfolk southern is bad too haha. BNSF usually isn’t bad 😂
BNSF has two kinds of yellow for their speeds and here are the speed restrictions based on yellow aspect
Flashing Yellow = 40MPH
Single Yellow = 30MPH
We actually have 8 types of yellow. The first two you mentioned (approach and approach medium)
Then:
Approach medium (yellow over yellow)
Diverging approach (red over yellow)
Diverging approach medium (red over flashing yellow)
Advance approach (yellow over green)
Approach limited (yellow over flashing green)
And two types of approach restricting (yellow over flashing red, and yellow over lunar)
Hope this helps!
👇 1 minute gang
When is the Jedi survivor thing coming out
Probably early next year when game season is slow
@@TmarTn2 ok ty