Strasburg Rail Road: Steam on the Road to Paradise

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  • Опубликовано: 12 авг 2016
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    For our final video of the summer, we chose to highlight one of our favorite railfan destinations: The Strasburg Rail Road. A four and a half mile long short line that runs through the farmlands of Lancaster County, one of Pennsylvania's most scenic areas. Strasburg is famous for it's tourist excursion trains pulled by their turn of the century steam locomotives, which carry hundreds of thousands of people a year on a journey back in time. Please enjoy our video of this popular Pennsylvania attraction, and check out the railroad itself by following the link below! Enjoy!
    www.strasburgrailroad.com

Комментарии • 91

  • @davidmarconett3820
    @davidmarconett3820 2 года назад +6

    Number 90 is a beast! My favorite steam locomotive in the Strasburg Railroad locomotive list! Clean and majestic sounding bell, and a powerful whistle!

  • @queenexistence5735
    @queenexistence5735 6 лет назад +12

    LOVE THIS PLACE!

  • @greghvazda7048
    @greghvazda7048 5 лет назад +24

    I'm a railfan (specificall a PRR fan), and I live in Lancaster. I go to the Strasburg RR whenever I can. I didn't grow up here, but I remember family trips when I was young, and I was hooked. Whenever I get depressed, I go to strasburg, and it cheers me right up. Unfornaturnately My only child (my daughter) doesn't share my love of steam power (hell, she's not a railfan by any stretch of the imagination). One of the locomotives scared the hell out of her when she was about 3 - a pop-valve blew and the noise scared her. There's a similar story about about me that pertains to a Blue Angels show back in the late 60's, so I became an aviation fan as well as a rail fan - go figure!

    • @malikmark8768
      @malikmark8768 2 года назад

      instaBlaster...

    • @firelynx1108
      @firelynx1108 2 года назад

      I love steam engines, but I wouldn't go near them from the ages of about 8-13 because I got jumpscared by the whistle on 765 when it was in Scranton

  • @masterskrain
    @masterskrain 7 лет назад +37

    I've ridden the Strasburg several times, and ALWAYS enjoy it!

    • @jam22401ify
      @jam22401ify 4 года назад +2

      I used to ride 475 and 90 and many different trains at the Strasburg railroad

    • @bishopfamily2598
      @bishopfamily2598 2 года назад

      What the best car?

    • @cmpunkcewroblox
      @cmpunkcewroblox 2 года назад

      @@bishopfamily2598 Open Air Coach

  • @heatherallan2695
    @heatherallan2695 5 лет назад +15

    if u go to pa go to all train places u can lcate the best locations hotels near rail lines etc

  • @Stussmeister
    @Stussmeister 4 года назад +3

    My maternal grandmother lived out in Lancaster County while I was growing up, and every now and then, she (or my parents) would take me for a ride on the Strasburg Railroad. I credit this short line (and a certain blue tank engine) with engendering a deep passion for trains and railroads within me.

    • @indie1361
      @indie1361  3 года назад +3

      Thanks for sharing!

  • @jakebello7988
    @jakebello7988 3 года назад +1

    This place will always make me smile...

  • @slipperylaw4329
    @slipperylaw4329 4 года назад +3

    Aw, I love this place every time I see the red caboose hotel and the sbrr man I love it. I get that feeling that I’m little again and I’m about to go on a train. Man I love that please. And remember kids STOP LOOK AND LISTEN

  • @jschruefer5668
    @jschruefer5668 2 года назад +1

    My happy place...

  • @johnthomsen8802
    @johnthomsen8802 2 года назад

    brings back memories

  • @toplaycool21
    @toplaycool21 Год назад

    I grew up in Lancaster county and it is one of my favorite destinations in Pennsylvania. South central PA has the best stuff to see (I. E. Hershey, Harrisburg, & Gettysburg). Everytime I go to this region, it feels like coming home. The farmland, food, historic attractions etc. If you can't afford Disney or Hawaii, go do a 2 week vacation here. You'll have plenty to do, trust me. Strasburg Railroad, Hersheypark, Sight and Sound, Gettysburg National Park, the State Capitol building, Dutch Wonderland, Amish Farms etc.

  • @royggray
    @royggray 2 года назад +1

    I remember back in the early 50's my father was an engineer on a Locomotive for the Union Railroad in Clairton, Pa. Hauling in and out of the steel mills. He took me too work several times and let me drive the train. Those were the good old days! the

  • @JTC2227
    @JTC2227 2 года назад

    I Love Strasburg Railroad ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @josephriddick2951
    @josephriddick2951 8 лет назад +5

    Just got back from my ride on this train. I took the 7:00 pm sunset ride. Beautiful. The train museum is also well worth the visit. Where else can you actually climb on board some of the engines and cars to see what is is like to at the controls of these large locomotives.

  • @presidentktngroup
    @presidentktngroup 2 года назад

    Wow, you know how to keep your audience interested. Enjoyed it to the end, yes, you got me.

  • @anthonypisciotta2464
    @anthonypisciotta2464 5 лет назад +6

    When I visited last September, I noticed a few old steam locomotives that were stripped. Does anyone know anything about them?

  • @Thomas__Blue
    @Thomas__Blue 4 года назад +4

    This is definitely my favorite place in America, you definitely got a lot of beautiful shots! I’m surprised the farmers don’t mind the rail fans taking videos like this haha. Great video!

    • @indie1361
      @indie1361  3 года назад +2

      As long as folk are respectful and don't do any damage the farmers do not mind!

  • @paraspinogaming369
    @paraspinogaming369 4 года назад +3

    Tender engine pulls train tender first
    Turntables:aM I A jOkE tO yOu
    In all seriousness this is a good video

  • @timthetrainguy
    @timthetrainguy 4 года назад +2

    One time I toured the repair shop and they had the wheels of the Union Pacific big boy

  • @willberestartingthischanne9984
    @willberestartingthischanne9984 2 года назад

    Awesome Video

  • @southernrailwayfan1338
    @southernrailwayfan1338 3 года назад +3

    Durango and silverton has more coaches so dose the gmsr

  • @bplmedia
    @bplmedia 7 лет назад +13

    Very nice video, enjoyed it a lot! I also love how the crossings and train ride is in order too!

  • @JohnGrazier
    @JohnGrazier 2 года назад

    I loved your presentation and filming on this video.

  • @CrossOfBayonne
    @CrossOfBayonne 2 года назад

    I went here back in 2009, Being in the middle of Amish country it's mostly desolate except for the railroad station and museum next doors but however it's a stones throw from Philadelphia which makes traveling there easy.

  • @kobyschechter8163
    @kobyschechter8163 5 лет назад +9

    13:00 listen to that beat and clickity clack. Is that music or is that music?

  • @MasterofLuck234
    @MasterofLuck234 7 лет назад +5

    They actually do have a turntable there. It's somewhere behind the train museum I think.

  • @jordynwilliams1931
    @jordynwilliams1931 Год назад

    Nice

  • @fermincuervo8613
    @fermincuervo8613 3 года назад

    GREAT.....

  • @mrhatty0514
    @mrhatty0514 Год назад

    Feels strange watching the turnaround sequence knowing 475 had her accident there just a couple days ago.

  • @happycamper2976
    @happycamper2976 2 года назад

    i like old lomotives

  • @saragcolon9591
    @saragcolon9591 3 года назад +1

    Shining Time Station
    At Pennsylvania

  • @kimcircagirl474
    @kimcircagirl474 3 года назад

    Goin for first time ever ride the rails Hubby and me in May, Yay

  • @christianc836
    @christianc836 4 года назад +1

    Going there in a couple days

  • @AustinsAmericanFlyertrains
    @AustinsAmericanFlyertrains 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for the very well done video. One question I have is about freight. When freight is hauled does it go beyond the line? Seems I remember a rail connection beyond the station.

    • @indie1361
      @indie1361  3 года назад

      Freight is hauled on an as-needed basis. As I understand it, the tracks west of the station are used for storage

  • @GreenbeanProductions
    @GreenbeanProductions 4 года назад +3

    Actually it’s 9 and a half miles

  • @aviationandsimulationbyber9244
    @aviationandsimulationbyber9244 7 лет назад +1

    Magnificent footage!

  • @jam22401ify
    @jam22401ify 4 года назад +1

    I always told my parents if we can ride Canadian national 89 and some times one time went on 475 the first time a I went there I ride 2100 number 90

  • @northernohiorailfanningpro8899
    @northernohiorailfanningpro8899 3 года назад +1

    How do you get to that picnic area in Leman Place?

  • @cieprichard7
    @cieprichard7 4 года назад +1

    Had mom on that about 6yrs ago

  • @richardsmail8727
    @richardsmail8727 2 года назад

    Looking forward to my visit to this historic Railroad. I believe steam is the past and future. Maybe not coal fired though!

  • @1chuck96
    @1chuck96 Год назад

    As I understand it, Strasburg is a "Mecca" for current main, (and off main) live Steam locomotive parts and services here in the U.S., (and possibly overseas as well). I DO understand that ya'll have a wheel lathe, (as was used on ex-GTW 6325), but what else do you offer? Point being, how cool would it be to do a video on your back-shop(s)? Personally, I think it would hold a LOT more interest than watching your Decapod "choo-choo" and N&W 611, (there's only some much you can do with that right?) I'm not trying to insult you here as you have a nice operation and wish you much prosperity, but us "blood and guts" Steam guys would love to see more of how you and the "former Giants of the Mainline" utilize your operation. 'Just a thought.

  • @dirtcop11
    @dirtcop11 4 года назад

    The Strasburg in Europe is in France. I would love to ride that train.

  • @TimWhiteRailProductions
    @TimWhiteRailProductions 8 лет назад +2

    Nice job i will be there Monday

  • @garrett_1948
    @garrett_1948 4 года назад

    I'm not quite sure about it being the oldest continually operating shoreline railroad in North America. I think many people get confused with specific statements like these. Now it is the oldest name that is still used for a rail operation in North America however not the oldest continually operating. I belevie that the Sierra Railway / Sierra Railroad is the oldest CONTINUALLY operating railroad in at least the U.S. A train has operated on the original right of way every single year since 1897. Anybody feel free to correct me if I am wrong.

  • @aiforus
    @aiforus 7 лет назад

    Nice video! Composed really well, keeps interest!

  • @jessicataylor3309
    @jessicataylor3309 3 года назад

    Hey I'm going to off Donna
    Phone before we wake up in the morning at 8:00

  • @rogerlollar4325
    @rogerlollar4325 2 года назад

    Ah look the steam engine has a :-)

  • @transportationproductions1794
    @transportationproductions1794 2 года назад

    These outside steam locomotives need restoration.

  • @marylandrailfanproductions4491
    @marylandrailfanproductions4491 7 лет назад +4

    I was at Red Caboose Motel

  • @otakurailfan
    @otakurailfan 8 лет назад

    wow well done on this video, loved the added narration!

  • @JLMiller6547
    @JLMiller6547 6 лет назад

    What camera was use to take the videos?

    • @indie1361
      @indie1361  6 лет назад

      Jerry Miller I use a Sony CX430V

  • @bishopfamily2598
    @bishopfamily2598 2 года назад

    What’s the nicest car?

  • @brianfalzon6739
    @brianfalzon6739 8 лет назад

    Well done

  • @wd2417
    @wd2417 2 года назад

    Why are they running the locomotive in reverse?

    • @ericemmons3040
      @ericemmons3040 Год назад

      The Strasburg Rail Road doesn't have a turntable, so the locomotives cannot be made to face in the opposite direction.

  • @bennettfleegal371
    @bennettfleegal371 6 лет назад +2

    I think 475 is more powerful

  • @CarterUP1998
    @CarterUP1998 7 лет назад

    Great video, I guess the old Raco crossing system got replaced at paradise Ln.

  • @stevenlarabee3439
    @stevenlarabee3439 5 лет назад +1

    Can anyone volunteer at the railroad

    • @indie1361
      @indie1361  5 лет назад

      Steven's vlogs all the folks you see around the SRC are paid employees. No volunteers. So I’d fill out an application if you’re interested in working there!

    • @TheBestTrainsAreReal
      @TheBestTrainsAreReal 5 лет назад

      You can work there, or volunteer

  • @Chase_TRAINZ
    @Chase_TRAINZ 5 лет назад +1

    I have road the train saints I was 1 I wood do Andy thing to ride it ain’t in the sunny and I am 9

  • @mrshea924
    @mrshea924 7 лет назад +1

    9:48-10:07 Earl's ghost whistle!

  • @jakemiketta3868
    @jakemiketta3868 3 года назад +1

    13:57. The train 🚂 ride is boring and lame 😒. It always stops at the same old station 🚉 every year nonstop. Then it goes to the bridge 🌉 like that, uncouples itself and goes to the front of the coaches and then goes the same station 🚉. It need to go to other places around the world 🗺

    • @rem-so1ly
      @rem-so1ly Год назад +1

      How old are you?

    • @jakemiketta3868
      @jakemiketta3868 Год назад +1

      @@rem-so1ly. 24 why?

    • @rem-so1ly
      @rem-so1ly Год назад

      @@jakemiketta3868 Because that was an extremely immature comment. Do you realize the railroad is only about 4 miles long? Where else could they go?

    • @jakemiketta3868
      @jakemiketta3868 Год назад +1

      @@rem-so1ly. Anywhere around the world 🗺