mark mckinney
mark mckinney
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Riding with the engineer through Winona Minnesota
This video invites you to ride in the cab of the engine while traveling through Winona Minnesota. While riding, the engineer will discuss Hours of Service,
Dog catch crews, Where Amtrak changes crews, and a brief history of Winona Minnesota.
Winona has a no whistle ordinance. Sights and sounds of moving down tracks.
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Travel through a 1300-foot railroad tunnel. Rare video footage.
Просмотров 1782 месяца назад
Rare view normally only seen be railroad crews. Going through this tunnel is one of the things I miss most about being an engineer. I was always fascinated at how this was constructed. Many years ago, the tunnel had collapsed. The Army corps of engineers wanted to dig the top of the hill off. The railroad decided to dig another tunnel alongside of the old one.
RARE VIEW... CROSSING RAILROAD LIFT BRIDGE ON LOCOMOTIVE WITH THE ENGINEER.
Просмотров 1602 месяца назад
RAILROAD ENGINEER GIVES YOU A VIEW TO SEE WHAT HE SEES, AS HE CROSSES A LIFT BRIDGE AT HASTINGS MINNESOTA. INFORMATION ON SLOWING THE TRAIN DOWN. DISPATCHER ROLE IN DIRECTING TRAIN MOVEMENT. EXPLANATION ON HOW A LIFT BRIDGE WORKS.
Railroad Memories My wife called
Просмотров 1243 месяца назад
locomotive for 31 years. sharing some memories. funny moment. making my job fun
Railroad Memories.... One Dark Night
Просмотров 783 месяца назад
31 years on the railroad. A lot of great memories, some great, some sad, and some tragic. This video captures amazing memory of almost being scared out of life itself. Many more video memories to come.
Catching catfish with a friend
Просмотров 478Год назад
My friend Brad enjoys catching a big catfish more than anyone I know. I love his laugh.
CAB RIDE ON A FREIGHT TRAIN - Kids absolutely love this video
Просмотров 547 тыс.Год назад
This video covers an eight hour journey in 54 minutes. We will cross over a lift bridge and a swing bridge, and we also travel through a 1300 foot tunnel. Most of the questions ever asked to an engineer are answered in this video. If you know someone who has worked on the railroad encourage them to see this video. PLEASE LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE.... If you're interested in learning more about railroa...

Комментарии

  • @Avrora707
    @Avrora707 2 дня назад

    I have been working on the railroad in Ukraine for 14 years. Thank for the video! That was really exciting trip👍

  • @davidcooksey1390
    @davidcooksey1390 17 дней назад

    Thanks for a fantastic video. Check out the Don Coffey chanel to see UK cab rides, some interesting stuff.(I have no connection with his chanel)

  • @user-es9ue5wx8m
    @user-es9ue5wx8m 20 дней назад

    Mr. Mark, I am Calvin, a 62y/o male, who lives in Atlanta, Georgia. I haven't been to Minnesota or Wisconsin, this was a very informative train ride( informative about signs, train's operation, destination, towns along the way and sites, how to cross the great Mississippi River. Thanks for this ride. God Bless 🙌 🙏.

  • @MR-bm-d55
    @MR-bm-d55 26 дней назад

    Retired grandma here. Big train fan, loved this video. Beautiful landscape, and interesting commentary. I used to operate light rail before retiring, and was in awe of my 200 foot consists (usually 2 95foot cars). However, your mile+ long freight trains are much more awe inspiring than my piddly little trains. ;-) Thank you again for a great video! 😊

  • @patrickcalabro8718
    @patrickcalabro8718 Месяц назад

    The Mississippi River is not only a vital transportation and commerce route; its use or denying its use to someone else has been a strategic tactic for the freedom of this country and the foundation of its defense. We have General Grant tying up the South at the Battle of Vicksburg and Andrew Jackson at the Battle of New Orleans. thank you 🧑‍🎤 🏁 👩‍⚖️👩‍🎓

  • @yymmyyyymmyy2630
    @yymmyyyymmyy2630 Месяц назад

    Hey, nice videos. I'm working in railway industry and I'm facilitating with trains. Can you do longer videos with gopro attached on your chest or hat so we can see how you operate locomotive if its not classified lol 😂❤

  • @dudenadog3493
    @dudenadog3493 Месяц назад

    Not just KIDS!…👏👏Freight trains are busy around Denver! Night horns, white noise, leave windows open, great for “snooze”inducing, and turning off your brain!

  • @jeffkuipers1030
    @jeffkuipers1030 2 месяца назад

    now that was cool to see

  • @JanesDough855
    @JanesDough855 2 месяца назад

    Some very beautiful views!

  • @whiteyfarm
    @whiteyfarm 2 месяца назад

    Lock and dam number 2 is at Hastings, Mn. which is where this train crosses the Mississippi Rive. Lock and dam number 3 is at Redwing, Mn.

  • @danilobautista8954
    @danilobautista8954 2 месяца назад

    Thanks for nice ride, sir! Very informative for a non railroad worker…BRAVO!

  • @user-dm9xm1xg5x
    @user-dm9xm1xg5x 2 месяца назад

    Then I'm kiddo anytime of the day... being 46

  • @Eubanksproductions
    @Eubanksproductions 2 месяца назад

    I very much enjoyed the ride and your narration. Loved it....! Thank you!

  • @sonshipidentity
    @sonshipidentity 3 месяца назад

    I can testify that this story is true and I would do it again😅

  • @JanesDough855
    @JanesDough855 3 месяца назад

    That is a pretty funny story. I follow some truck driving channels and when the say "the boss is calling" they are really referring to their wife. LOL

    • @markmckinney6339
      @markmckinney6339 3 месяца назад

      how true. never get in the way of a mother protecting her cub

  • @JanesDough855
    @JanesDough855 3 месяца назад

    Certainly a scary story. Glad to hear nothing bad happened to you. Thanks for sharing!

    • @markmckinney6339
      @markmckinney6339 3 месяца назад

      my pleasure. Next video is a funny story when my wife called while on a train.

  • @fish2much51
    @fish2much51 3 месяца назад

    That is a great story. Was catching a ride on a train a common thing? Does it still happen? What happens to someone if they get caught doing that?

    • @markmckinney6339
      @markmckinney6339 3 месяца назад

      Riding a train was a common years ago. Of course, when the government gets involved the legality of riding a train became an issue. Yes it does still happen this present day and it is with the hope of not getting caught. Their is a variety of charges that can be brought, trespassing is the most common charge. Thanks for your interest.

    • @martinhnetynka8252
      @martinhnetynka8252 3 месяца назад

      Yes,they are still there. There are even RUclips content providers that "ride the rails".

    • @sonshipidentity
      @sonshipidentity 3 месяца назад

      I can't believe I got sucked into that punch line 🤦‍♂️

  • @harryhabighorstq2704
    @harryhabighorstq2704 4 месяца назад

    Love this video

  • @Jesus_paid_it_all
    @Jesus_paid_it_all 4 месяца назад

    John 15:13 “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. John 3:7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. Romans 3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Romans 10:9-10 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. John 3:18 “He that believeth in Him is not condemned; but He that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. Psalm 14:1 The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.

    • @barbmckinney7948
      @barbmckinney7948 Месяц назад

      Mark is a christian, baptized by water and the Holy Spirit. He loves the Lord. Mark is the one in camouflage pants.

  • @jimp4037
    @jimp4037 4 месяца назад

    Wow we thoroughly enjoyed that train ride with you! Very informative and scenic. We wish you'd make more!

  • @PerspectivePossibilities
    @PerspectivePossibilities 4 месяца назад

    Im currently a truck driver but im interested in trains. Ive been contemplating getting into the train business. I just dont know if the money would be much different & how stressful it is compared to trucking....

  • @MichiganRocker
    @MichiganRocker 5 месяцев назад

    I'm a retired aircraft mechanic who has always had a passion for trains. This is a fantastic video!! This 63 year old kid loved it!!

  • @nickknight4790
    @nickknight4790 5 месяцев назад

    What year was this? Early 2000's ?There are SOO LINE locomotives still painted in the red and white sceem. Nice video. Cars on the road also make this about 20 + years ago.

  • @waynegrimes2263
    @waynegrimes2263 5 месяцев назад

    His definition of FRED was particularly correct. Most of us refer to FRED as a F..flashing R..rear E..end D..device.

  • @kenburbey
    @kenburbey 5 месяцев назад

    Fantastic video!

  • @kenburbey
    @kenburbey 5 месяцев назад

    Sometime in the next few years, this train will no longer be needed, as the Portage Wisconsin power plant is due to be decommissioned. I believe this will happen in 2026. Another sad day for the railroad and the coal mines out west

  • @asullivan4047
    @asullivan4047 5 месяцев назад

    Interesting/informative/entertaining. Excellent photography job enabling viewers to better understand what the orator is describing. Enjoying this presentation from the comfort zone of my computer room. Along the " Space Coast " of Florida🐊🐊. Wishing viewers/R.R. employees a safe/healthy/prosperous ( 2024 ). 🌈🎉😉. Remember the singing break man Jimmy Rogers Sept. 1897-May 1933 He was a genuine R.R. breakman.

  • @super6charger501
    @super6charger501 5 месяцев назад

    54 year old rail fan. Awesome video!

  • @Ron49C
    @Ron49C 5 месяцев назад

    I saw only two locomotive units at the front of the train. Were there more either in the middle or at the end of the cars? Entertaining video!

    • @markmckinney6339
      @markmckinney6339 5 месяцев назад

      I shot this video almost 20 years ago. on the train I was operating for this video there was only two locomotives. Operating with additional locomotives either in the middle or on the end of the train was not a common practice yet... thankyou again for watching this video.

  • @edwardsr70
    @edwardsr70 5 месяцев назад

    People need to quit complaining about train horns the railroads where there before you moved in to the house close to the track. Learn to live with the train horn or move! The train horn is designed for safety to tell you a train is approching the crossing. Its an accident waiting to happen and they will.

  • @lifehappens2370
    @lifehappens2370 5 месяцев назад

    I know a woman who “drove trains” as she put it, then became a Respiratory Therapist at Stanford, working with very young patients. She enjoyed this but she returned to “driving trains”. I’m not sure why but she was happy.

  • @daverobinson6110
    @daverobinson6110 5 месяцев назад

    What a great, educational and entertaining video

  • @carolhernandez8599
    @carolhernandez8599 5 месяцев назад

    I well thanks

  • @republic_8116
    @republic_8116 5 месяцев назад

    I’m 18 years old, and I love this video. The sound of those AC4400CW’s is amazing.

    • @markmckinney6339
      @markmckinney6339 5 месяцев назад

      the newer locomotives are well insulated for sound. when I first started in the 70s there was no insulation, it's surprising any of us have retrained any ability to hear.

    • @republic_8116
      @republic_8116 5 месяцев назад

      @@markmckinney6339 I heard the AC4400’s are pretty well insulated, next to their older counterparts like the dash 7. It’s still a very state of the art, and modern locomotive these days. Definitely my favourite. Also CP has been steadily upgrading these locomotives with new GEVO style fuel tanks, better insulation, and a new Mitsubishi electric system. CP began receiving these in 1995-2004, so I spent my whole childhood growing up around these. Holds a very special place in my heart because these were involved in my first major memories rail fanning.

  • @donaldpickford6887
    @donaldpickford6887 5 месяцев назад

    I thought that FRED was a flashing rear end detector

    • @markmckinney6339
      @markmckinney6339 5 месяцев назад

      you are correct. instead of detector it is device.

  • @brianmonica1104
    @brianmonica1104 6 месяцев назад

    For 60 years, I've wondered what it would be like to ride in a locomotive. This is a great video! Thank you!

  • @Dan-uv5lw
    @Dan-uv5lw 6 месяцев назад

    Very cool video

  • @fnbsvet
    @fnbsvet 6 месяцев назад

    This is the best train cab ride ever posted!

  • @AlanMydland-fq2vs
    @AlanMydland-fq2vs 6 месяцев назад

    very imformative and fun, thank you

  • @aliensojourner
    @aliensojourner 6 месяцев назад

    Great video, thanks! (am a former Conrail engineer btw)

  • @liberalslayer9831
    @liberalslayer9831 6 месяцев назад

    Great video.

  • @willieking367
    @willieking367 6 месяцев назад

    Enjoyed the video. Thanks for making it

  • @samunderdog1354
    @samunderdog1354 6 месяцев назад

    FRED= Flashing Rear End Device.

  • @michaelthomas0655
    @michaelthomas0655 6 месяцев назад

    Strange setup on the block lights, at least in regards to the signals on the UP and BNSF here in Texas.

  • @patrickcraig6032
    @patrickcraig6032 6 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the video.

  • @freedomforever6718
    @freedomforever6718 6 месяцев назад

    The train's bell is nice but I much prefer the whistle. I saw three different cabooses parked at sidings along the way. This video was fun and educational. Thanks a lot!

  • @leecowell8165
    @leecowell8165 6 месяцев назад

    Very informative, thank you. 81yo here and notice not a lotta "kids" commenting... hmmnn wonder why that is? You know I was watching another train video and the camera man showed a switch switching. This was a train powered by overhead electricity but imagine diesel power has similar technology regarding switches. Anyhow I could not believe how quickly those switches operate it looked to me like they actually "bend" the switching tracks (looked like they were made atta rubber)!

  • @alsmithsr4296
    @alsmithsr4296 6 месяцев назад

    Very Very interesting video. I really enjoyed it,it made me feel like I was really riding on a train because that's the closest I'll ever get to getting on a train.

  • @jeffkuipers1030
    @jeffkuipers1030 6 месяцев назад

    need more i so much enjoyed it.

  • @juliovillasana2717
    @juliovillasana2717 6 месяцев назад

    I am 72 I really enjoyed your ride I felt like I was there I was a truck driver it reminded me of my youth thanks for your video Julio from california