Donovan Chorny
Donovan Chorny
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USG Narrow Gauge Railroad - Alco DL-535E - Chasing and Pacing
In February of 2024, I finally had the opportunity to railfan the Plastery City Narrow Gauge with a friend. Gloomy weather and a 5:30pm sundown time didn’t prove to be too helpful, but nonetheless it was a great trip and I look forward to trying again.
Here are clips of the crews finalizing the outbound train, chasing it to the mine and back, as well as some limited loading/unloading. Look forward to another video in the future of WATCO operations on the standard gauge side, to interchange with Union Pacific. Thanks as always.
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Видео

ex-BHP SD70ACE, MRL 4316 switches BNSF San Diego Yard solo
Просмотров 14 тыс.Месяц назад
On November 7th, 2024 - One of MRL’s ex-BHP SD70ACE, #4316 works on its own to sort out bad orders and build that nights outbound Daygo. Quite a treat to see under new BNSF ownership, where it’s PTC is not compatible. Here’s roughly 10 minutes worth of clips of an event that took place for almost an hour.
HO scale COASTER action - NCTD (Rapido Bombardier Cars)
Просмотров 2,7 тыс.Месяц назад
Welcome back! It’s been a while since I’ve made a video, so here are the new Rapido Bi-Level Commuter Cars! I picked up both 3 packs that Rapido offered, to pair with my existing Athearn cars (I see no reason to get rid of them). The models are great out of the box, only one car gave me issues and it was fixed by simply adjusting a screw and one wheel sets gauge. After the 30 second repair job,...
SP 3709 First Public Test Run - 1/20/2024 - PSRM
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.11 месяцев назад
On January 20th, 2024, the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum operated Southern Pacific low nose GP9 #3709 on its first public train since arriving at Campo, nearly a decade ago! This was a huge milestone for volunteers at the museum, who spent the last year readying the locomotive for this moment! Enjoy and expect more in the future.
SP 3709 Idling in the Campo Yard - PSRM - 10/15/2023 - ex US Army 1401
Просмотров 345Год назад
After undergoing extensive work, the mechanical department has gotten the GP9 to a point where it can be fired up again after a decade of silence. Seen here after its first time, a couple weeks prior.
Pumpkin Express 2023 PSRM - Coaster 2103
Просмотров 410Год назад
Pumpkin Express 2023 - 2103 on point. Taken October 15th, 2023.
HOn3 Galloping Goose - Rio Grande Southern No. 5
Просмотров 307Год назад
A Concor HOn3 Galloping Goose gets to stretch its legs for the first time. I recently acquired this model from a close friend that decided it didn’t fit his modeling, he previously installed a Tsunami 2 decoder, but it never got to see a layout. Check out my previous video, for clips from the Narrow Gauge Op session when I took these as well.
HOn3 Model Trains - Narrow Gauge Ops
Просмотров 7 тыс.Год назад
Enjoy some videos I took recently at the Fall 2023 Narrow Gauge ops. Included are some peoples personal trains, my own Goose I’m in the process of acquiring and a few club trains. More to come on the Goose.
ex PanAm, MEC 7627 - CSX 9280 C40-8 (Standard Cab Dash 8) On BNSF along the Pacific Ocean
Просмотров 618Год назад
In early 2023, nearly a year after CSX acquired PanAm Railways, a standard cab dash 8 made its way to San Diego. Here are a couple short clips I managed to capture with short notice of this daylight run. Also worth noting is ex ATSF 666 which was renumbered to 599 and later rebuilt to a AC44C4M, one of 25 built.
HO Scale Military Train
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.Год назад
Here are a few clips of my WIP military train, making some rounds on the layout. Most of the vehicles are kits by ROCO or Trident, constructed and painted by my friend out of state. Rail car weathering and vehicle tie downs were done by me. As I mentioned this is a WIP, I look forward to adding more in the future as time allows.
Southern Pacific Cab Forwards - HO Scale
Просмотров 5 тыс.Год назад
Leading a mixed freight train, SP 4292 gets a helping hand in the rear from SP 4100. Although the layout doesn’t directly depict Donner Pass, it does however go into Reno, NV. So with some modelers imagination and captioning, this can appear like a train over the Sierra’s in the early 1950’s as they meet a westbound train of empties powered by four EMD F7’s.
Train Action on Cajon Pass
Просмотров 860Год назад
In March of 2023, my friend visited from out of state and wanted to see some trains. With the Great Train Show scheduled in Victorville, it made a perfect weekend to visit Cajon Pass and check out the train show. There was lots of trains and a good amount of NS power, enjoy.
BNSF along the Surfline - HO Scale
Просмотров 9 тыс.Год назад
I was given the opportunity to run some of my model trains at a private layout in the LA Basin area. Seen here is a Daygo heading along the coast down to San Diego, with a detour starting in LA… all models pictured are mine and weathered/detailed by myself. Intro: BNSF local power crosses a bridge in the PNW. Closing: New demonstrator Tier 4 leads a BNSF earth worm along the LA River. Thank you...
Coaster 2103 Campo Days 2023
Просмотров 908Год назад
On May 6 & 7th 2023, the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum (@psrmrailway), Stone Store Museum, Camp Lockett and the Motor Transport Museum held Campo Days. Seen leading the train on both days is the museum’s newest acquisition, retired Coaster locomotive, 2103 a F40PHM-2C. Which has been disabled due to the State of California emissions control and NCTD. However, it can be used as a NPCU (Non-Po...
Windy day on Cajon Pass with NS & CP leaders
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.2 года назад
Windy day on Cajon Pass with NS & CP leaders
Trains in Cajon Pass, February 2020
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Trains in Cajon Pass, February 2020
Intermodal over Cajon Pass, January 2021
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Intermodal over Cajon Pass, January 2021
San Diego Railway Museum Operations Pt.2
Просмотров 7314 года назад
San Diego Railway Museum Operations Pt.2
San Diego Railway Museum Operations Pt.1
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.4 года назад
San Diego Railway Museum Operations Pt.1
SP 5119 & 2353
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SP 5119 & 2353
North Pole Limited 2019
Просмотров 2255 лет назад
North Pole Limited 2019
Trains in Yuma, Az - 2019
Просмотров 6155 лет назад
Trains in Yuma, Az - 2019
Trains on Cajon Pass, October 2019
Просмотров 1745 лет назад
Trains on Cajon Pass, October 2019
SP 2353, Golden Spike 2019
Просмотров 1,9 тыс.5 лет назад
SP 2353, Golden Spike 2019
SD&A 100 Year Golden Spike Celebration
Просмотров 1 тыс.5 лет назад
SD&A 100 Year Golden Spike Celebration
UP BigBoy 4014 rolls into Yuma, Az
Просмотров 6105 лет назад
UP BigBoy 4014 rolls into Yuma, Az
UP BigBoy 4014 races up Cajon Pass
Просмотров 2765 лет назад
UP BigBoy 4014 races up Cajon Pass

Комментарии

  • @davidcoleman958
    @davidcoleman958 6 дней назад

    Does BNSF have a big presence in San Diego?

  • @rdrogel
    @rdrogel 6 дней назад

    Soon to be patched to BNSF number

  • @wolfen216
    @wolfen216 8 дней назад

    No PTC and the BNSF pretty much said any Non-Iso cab ACe is trail only Do not Occupy. so really not a common occurance at all.

  • @Dachamp2001
    @Dachamp2001 10 дней назад

    A lot of locomotive for yard work would better being out on the road

  • @csxtrainfan319
    @csxtrainfan319 12 дней назад

    Great video

  • @Connors_Trainz_Vlogs
    @Connors_Trainz_Vlogs 17 дней назад

    So she’s from Australia?

  • @greaterhoustonrailfan
    @greaterhoustonrailfan 18 дней назад

    2 horns lol

  • @djlynk1977
    @djlynk1977 19 дней назад

    Nice on Donovan!

  • @GropCrab-ve2s
    @GropCrab-ve2s 22 дня назад

    Why does mrl SD70ACe have a second train horn

  • @JonathanGomes1980
    @JonathanGomes1980 25 дней назад

    How long til those MRLs get repainted?

    • @dash456789
      @dash456789 19 дней назад

      Hopefully never!

    • @rdrogel
      @rdrogel 6 дней назад

      ​@@dash456789but they have to be patched to BNSF number

  • @CoolStuff8193
    @CoolStuff8193 28 дней назад

    How’s Coos bay #11 going?

  • @djpetesake
    @djpetesake 28 дней назад

    #ACEpride

  • @ModelRailroadTips
    @ModelRailroadTips 29 дней назад

    Hey I know where those cars came from! 😅

  • @travelunion10
    @travelunion10 Месяц назад

    Nice Captures

  • @travelunion10
    @travelunion10 Месяц назад

    Nice Coverage

  • @cristianbravo7158
    @cristianbravo7158 Месяц назад

    excellent maneuvers, very good👌

  • @beeble2003
    @beeble2003 Месяц назад

    Is this some kind of not-much-horn zone? They blow the horn every time they enter the road, but never the standard pattern.

  • @stinkychroma
    @stinkychroma Месяц назад

    jeez the double horn is nutty

    • @milepost26.69
      @milepost26.69 26 дней назад

      ex BHP, they do it in australia for some reason

    • @csxtrainfan319
      @csxtrainfan319 12 дней назад

      Southern railway would also do that

  • @ColAngus
    @ColAngus Месяц назад

    Front AND rear facing horns? Jeeze

  • @armandoperez7967
    @armandoperez7967 Месяц назад

    It is weird seeing an SD70ACe used as a switcher. An SD40 I could understand.

  • @armandoperez7967
    @armandoperez7967 Месяц назад

    #4316 is one of the ex BHP Australian SD70ACes if I recall correctly. I may be wrong.

    • @beeble2003
      @beeble2003 Месяц назад

      As the video title says (or maybe that was added after you commented).

    • @infaredxkingz8786
      @infaredxkingz8786 29 дней назад

      Wait, this engine is from Australia?

    • @beeble2003
      @beeble2003 29 дней назад

      @@infaredxkingz8786 Built in the US for BHP in Australia, then re-imported back to the US. As I recall, a few SD50s also came to US shortlines via Australia.

  • @workinghardusa
    @workinghardusa Месяц назад

    Cool video well done!

  • @xCharjx
    @xCharjx Месяц назад

    MRL's paint scheme is a solid top fav.

  • @scottsmith7051
    @scottsmith7051 Месяц назад

    I knew we would start seeing those beautiful MRL SD70Aces's around the South Land. 'bout time they had a chance to enjoy some warmth and sunshine!

  • @FSTM4003
    @FSTM4003 Месяц назад

    interesting use of a mainline locomotive

  • @clydedonaldson7369
    @clydedonaldson7369 Месяц назад

    With the size of the trains that are being made up now, an SD 70 is likely the smallest "switcher" that you need to use.

    • @beeble2003
      @beeble2003 Месяц назад

      Actually, an SD70ACE has slightly lower tractive effort than a pair of SD40-2s, which would be a pretty standard switching setup.

  • @platec4798
    @platec4798 Месяц назад

    4316 is lucky! It gets to miss the cold Montana winters and hang out in San Diego. Wish I could do the same! LOL Great Video, thanks for sharing. Plate C

  • @TheTrainEnthusiasts
    @TheTrainEnthusiasts Месяц назад

    Wow what a catch! Not every day you see that!

  • @gsf_ryder
    @gsf_ryder Месяц назад

    I'm curious. Does this affect the loco considering it wasn't made for switching?

    • @beeble2003
      @beeble2003 Месяц назад

      Nope. EMD built its last switcher 40 years ago, and I can't think of any ohers that have been built since then in any numbers, except the disastrous gensets. The Class 1s haven't owned significant numbers of switchers for at least a decade. Everyone switches with road locomotives, these days.

  • @jackkilleen47
    @jackkilleen47 Месяц назад

    The double horn!

  • @TheEMD710
    @TheEMD710 Месяц назад

    Wow.... From the beautiful mountains of Montana to............ This.

  • @rickdee67
    @rickdee67 Месяц назад

    BIG switcher!

  • @bahnnvids_nordwestschweiz
    @bahnnvids_nordwestschweiz Месяц назад

    Cool video nice to see something new in SD and not only this BNSF locos

  • @ravenhawk6910
    @ravenhawk6910 Месяц назад

    Thay unit gets around! I saw it a few weeks ago on Norfolk Southern on the BNSF Atlanta to LA run through train.

  • @AndreiTupolev
    @AndreiTupolev Месяц назад

    How the mighty are fallen 😕

  • @jonathanlarathetrainguy7788
    @jonathanlarathetrainguy7788 Месяц назад

    How th. Does 4316 have 2 horns

  • @TracksideSFL
    @TracksideSFL Месяц назад

    I never knew i needed a SD70ACE with a K5LAR24 on it 👌💯

  • @ElPasoTXRailfanner
    @ElPasoTXRailfanner Месяц назад

    The locomotive has 2 K5LAs

  • @stanfullerton8485
    @stanfullerton8485 Месяц назад

    Big horsepower for switching

  • @timothyshepodd7826
    @timothyshepodd7826 Месяц назад

    Is all that ethanol used for local gasoline formulation to California standards?

    • @beeble2003
      @beeble2003 Месяц назад

      Per the hazmat placards, three of the six tanks that come past the camera from 3:10 are carrying diesel, but whatever...

  • @trainlover0315
    @trainlover0315 Месяц назад

    the back-to-back K5LLA's goes hard!

  • @JetsMakeWoosh
    @JetsMakeWoosh Месяц назад

    What’s the purpose of the water car

  • @MRL_4303
    @MRL_4303 Месяц назад

    Worked on that unit many times on the helpers. Miss MRL

    • @andrewhawk2642
      @andrewhawk2642 Месяц назад

      Ha… I commissioned that new unit in Port Hedland back in 2007? Great to see it still in service, albeit de-modified.

    • @mr.sir.
      @mr.sir. Месяц назад

      ​@@andrewhawk2642What mods were on this engine originally?

    • @andrewhawk2642
      @andrewhawk2642 2 дня назад

      @@mr.sir.The BHP units had many extras including dual air conditioners, mid rails on the walkway handrails, illuminated number boards on both ends, dual horns, stone guards on the front windows ( only used when in DP), ATP, fire suppression system etc. I believe most of this was removed when it was bought by MRL. The remaining BHP units returned to the USA were stripped down to parts by Progress Rail.

  • @gastech7188
    @gastech7188 Месяц назад

    As a long time San Diego resident and CA native it is great to see this action. Thank You.

  • @Steven_Williams
    @Steven_Williams Месяц назад

    Wow! BHP!? What a long way. Awesome video!

  • @sgtdebones
    @sgtdebones Месяц назад

    Waiting for MRL units to show up patched

  • @golfberg1
    @golfberg1 Месяц назад

    5,000hp to move some cars around. 😂

  • @golfberg1
    @golfberg1 Месяц назад

    Must've been short on Switchers 😅

    • @Dustinburns-gp2er
      @Dustinburns-gp2er Месяц назад

      Yeah they take good locomotives and turn them into the razor blades

    • @espee.cascades
      @espee.cascades Месяц назад

      Not at all, yard crews just wanted to have fun lol

  • @Posttrip
    @Posttrip Месяц назад

    What a beautiful BRUTE!

  • @lucastrainverse8618
    @lucastrainverse8618 Месяц назад

    Great video! Come see lucastrainverse!