I guess grabbing written train orders while moving is a thing of the past. But seeing foreign power seems to be the big thing these days. In the long ago at SP's Hardy Street yard in Houston, I saw engines from N&W, Southern, and L&N. They most likely ran to and from Houston on the SP Beaumont sub, which begins/ends at the Sabine River. I was 'fortunate' enough to be in the siding while a Rock Island freight used our line out of Houston. There had been a derailment on their line. It was the usual F unit series of 2 A's and 1 B.
NIce.. That's a wonderful memory to have.. Ironically SP eventually got a big chunk of the Rock Island when it went defunct around 1981 which I'm sure you're aware of.. I don't know of any railroads that do the written train orders thing anymore but it sure would be nice to catch it on video.
A loaded trash train 63V that piled up and derailed down around the NS Reading, Pennsylvania area prompted many trains to detour in the Sunbury Branch. NS 071 will halt in Taylor for BNSF power to run around the train and separate in the NS Buffalo Line and Harrisburg and Rutherford Yard to tie down before my train to Atlanta rises on the next day.
I spent the whole day in Scranton on Friday 4/19 hoping to catch some unique moves, but didn't see much. An odd super short NS train around noon (ish), that was it. Forgot my scanner of course, so I was running blind. The DLW was quite active though. 2 trips down to Taylor. Always a good day when you've got Alcos burbling on both sides of you.
So let me get this straight, they effectively split the line in half? Is there anywhere you can point me to so I can read up on that? Excellent video as always!
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I guess grabbing written train orders while moving is a thing of the past. But seeing foreign power seems to be the big thing these days. In the long ago at SP's Hardy Street yard in Houston, I saw engines from N&W, Southern, and L&N. They most likely ran to and from Houston on the SP Beaumont sub, which begins/ends at the Sabine River. I was 'fortunate' enough to be in the siding while a Rock Island freight used our line out of Houston. There had been a derailment on their line. It was the usual F unit series of 2 A's and 1 B.
NIce.. That's a wonderful memory to have.. Ironically SP eventually got a big chunk of the Rock Island when it went defunct around 1981 which I'm sure you're aware of.. I don't know of any railroads that do the written train orders thing anymore but it sure would be nice to catch it on video.
A bit more action for you. I'm glad you caught it. Excellent video AC.
Thanks, Hans.. Yeah, there was 3 or 4 re-route trains but this was the only one that I caught.
Very good and interesting video of how calmy and confidently the railway life flows. Super.
Thanks Man.. Hope it's warming up there in Russia.
Great video and commentary AC. Super explanation on the end around to pull in the opposite direction. Hope to see you in Scranton soon.
Thanks Jim.. Yeah, maybe we'll bump into each other out on the high iron.
I love yard action thanks AC👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
No problem Brat
Yep, another fine video. I like that spotting location, it captures a lot of action.
Thanks, Don.. Yeah, I like it too.. I'll have to do more shooting from here.
Great catch, AC. As always, you provide excellent information. Take care. - Drew
Thanks, Drew.. Always look forward to hearing from you.
I hope it’s the same Drew you’re thinking about. Ha ha Just kidding. Take care. - Drew
I was wondering if you would be around to catch this! Taylor Yard still fascinates me. Great work!
Thanks, Bethany.. I like yard action too.. Just wish it wasn't so slow.
A loaded trash train 63V that piled up and derailed down around the NS Reading, Pennsylvania area prompted many trains to detour in the Sunbury Branch. NS 071 will halt in Taylor for BNSF power to run around the train and separate in the NS Buffalo Line and Harrisburg and Rutherford Yard to tie down before my train to Atlanta rises on the next day.
Wow, that was pretty cool!
Thanks, Brian!
Great video AC, I’ve learned a lot about train operations through your videos.
Thanks Nathan.. I'm glad I could be some help to you.
Nice effect with the green grass blades in the immediate foreground...
Thanks Don.. I wondered if it would be too distracting.
@@Trains21 Naah!
Love the switcher on the end
Yeah, that was nice.
Reminded me of The Little Engine That Could "I THINK I can, I THINK I can..."
What's a PISB train?
@@rickkilimun5430 Pittston - Scranton Branch
Thk you sir great comontery
Thanks Jermaine
I spent the whole day in Scranton on Friday 4/19 hoping to catch some unique moves, but didn't see much. An odd super short NS train around noon (ish), that was it. Forgot my scanner of course, so I was running blind. The DLW was quite active though. 2 trips down to Taylor. Always a good day when you've got Alcos burbling on both sides of you.
Interesting.. I'm glad you to see something.
awesome work
Thanks Sean.. Glad you're still hanging around
Interesting Video !! Thanks for posting !!!!
Thanks James!!
81 cars train unbelivle😮 specialy for europenian, greatings from Poland EU.
Was wondering exactly where it started for the river line. Been enjoying the new dispatcher lol.
CP 679 aka Dupont Junction
Awesome video!
Thanks Santa Fe!
Aspeaking of 211 did you know it has the nyc leading today
I did not.. Sorry I missed it, though
Wonder where the refrigerator unit is on those Cryo-Trans cars?
That's a good question.. But, I'm not sure they use one, being cryogenic..
Again 2 thumbs up, and 4 stars.
Thanks, John.
What are the first five or six cars on the train that you stuck around to film? Is that what a newer style grain hopper car looks like?
Yes, they are covered hoppers.
Yes mega scores
So let me get this straight, they effectively split the line in half? Is there anywhere you can point me to so I can read up on that? Excellent video as always!
That's right. The line from Binghamton to Dupont Jct is still the Sunbury Line.. From Dupont Junction south to Sunbury is now the River Line.
@@Trains21 Where'd you hear that!?
On the radio
@@Trains21 Interesting. Why do you think they wanted to do that?
@@NEPATrains I have no idea