Railfan Rowan it was a pleasure to meet you (at the Rockland Rd. crossing) and my wife and children enjoyed it as well. Your doing fantastic and thanks for sharing another very good video. God bless you, keep safe and happy travels. ☝🏼🙏🏻🙂
Folks may be unaware of the rare site of the blue Rock Island grain car at 9:59 in the video. I'm from Iowa where the Rock rolled until bankruptcy in 1980. The site of a Rock Island car is very rare even in these parts! The blue color scheme came late in its existence, and the "Route Rock" (rhymes with "out") theme was its last marketing effort before demise. Great catch!
Many years ago in the 80's, (as an independent contractor) my dad and his crew sandblasted, primed, and painted the bridge you stood under. He did the next one at Overall, Luray, and others closer to Shenandoah.
That was a good one!! At the beginning I found myself listening to the crossing bell and concluded it was a mechanical clapper and not an electronic dinger. LOL. Lots of good info and chase excitement in this one. Loved your description of the train weight on the bridge steel support. Crazy. Be safe out there.
Another great video by RR. The bridge supports close-up is fascinating, and scary. Have driven under it many times - VA Route 55, east of Front Royal near Linden. The echo of the horn off the hillsides, at 8:35, is quite special. Appreciate all the detailed info. you provide.
This was a very interesting video Rowan. I liked the chasing of the various trains. You comments about the "behavior" of the bridge to the passing train were very interesting. I never had any idea of all the stresses on a bridge as a train went over the bridge. The fact that the bridge actually moves down as the engines pass over the bridge is amazing. Thank you for the wonderful information that you bring to us in your videos!
Thanks thomas, and as I'm learning without that bridge movement the bridge might fracture so it's good that it moves it's supposed to flex a little bit!
You know it’s a good day when Rowan uploads. Hope everyone had a nice thanksgiving. Nice catches! I don’t know horns that well, but they certainly sounded good!
great video Rowan. My favorite part was Riverton junction and that intermodal working the port. i work Transportation and Logistics Management in the Army and understand a lot of what they are doing. They move out Military trains the same way.
O. Winston Link photographed the Luray Bridge where you were filming- really cool to see it now. Does not look like it has changed much- there is even the Luray Caverns sign in the same spot (sign has changed to a newer version) Winston Link photographed the NW railroad in the last days of steam in the 1950's. Virginia was featured in a lot of his night time photographs. There is a great book about his work- probably can find on Amazon. Great videos!
I'm new to your channel and great catch of the NS w the 2 DPU's in Luray,Va. Looking fwd to seeing more train videos Rowan. Thanks for sharing this video and I'm viewing this from the 1st state of DELAWARE!
Awesome video! 5291 is native to my area up in Binghamton, heard it went to Roanoke for a 92 day so that’s why it was down there. Yes 81 runs all the way through PA and NY all the way up to the Canadian Border with ON-137 and major Canadian highway ON-401.
Use ear plugs. I like your description of the bridge movement. Use cotton to suppress wind noise. Have your favorite conductor explain how the engine bell works.
Very nice videos! Be careful standing too close as trains go by. I worked on the railroad 39 years in the northeast. I have noticed box car doors on the ground about 3 times. They probably weigh close to a ton. Not likely to happen,but it does. Keep chasing trains and posting them. Love your narrative! Stay safe!🚂
Nice catches! I spent that same weekend in Staunton, VA. Caught SVRR #5940 heading back to Staunton Yard by fluke and followed it 'home'. As for NS 227, a friend of mine caught it leaving Portlock Yard in Norfolk, VA a few nights ago, so I thought that was funny you caught it in your video as well last month.
81 RT also goes north / south into new york state, all the way from the southern border of the state to the south edge of lake ontario. and towards the saint Lawrence sea way. runs parallel to route 390. great vids Rowan hope all is well with your new job.
Another great video Rowan! The bridge/trestle shots were awesome! Crazy how those steel beams we’re moving when each locomotive went over it! Enjoyed all the footage like usual. Stay safe brother🙏🏽
Wow! I actually caught that same 16T! Had TONS of fallen flags on it for sure. Also caught that 211, and that same 202 had an over-under meet at Shenandoah Junction with CSX Q369
Rowan, another great video! I always enjoy your videos since they are in our neck of the woods here in the Front Royal area. Maybe I'll see ya at one of the local crossings one day. Keep up the great work! Subscribed!!!
Another wonaful video. Because this video is from thanksgiving week I’ll share what I’m thankful for: I’m thankful I found this channel especially because your personality is very similar to mine, and I want to meet you in person one day and go Railfanning. Especially if I had to create a Railfan bucket list, anyway Keep em coming Rowan God bless 😎.
Another fun and informative video! I am amazed at what good shots you can get from a moving car. You really know how to get the most out of your equipment.
#RailfanRowan imagine the fire department has to get to a call for a fire at someone's house and they're stuck behind a train. Not a fun thing for the house's owner!!
Each engineer has a manifest with all break apart spots, also they set up the braking acording to the heaviest cars. there is a huge settings that they can do for breaking. but they also have radio's too the yard spotters that also tell them what car number's at what spot on the train that they need to disconnect. the yard spotters tell them where and what track to put them.. Then the yard spotters will break that section down and deliver them acordingly.. We call them Chassis. expensive ..
Yes sir, I-81 North terminates in Syracuse, NY @ the I-90. funny thing about those bridges, as crazy those things sway, bow, flex, vibrate and settle.....If they didn't, they'd snap like toothpicks.
U know why I given you a chance; and subscribing to you because you talk and give decent comintery un like these other people that post videos and don't say anything, just a going bye, and that's it. So keep them coming and most importantly spek about the trains, the history, extra....
Just watched your video again, posted last thanksgiving. I'm for sure missing your posts rowan. I hope you are well and all is ok. Wishing you and your family a happy and blessed thanksgiving 2021 and all Gods blessings to you my friend!
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You know it’s going to be a Great 👍 Night when Railfan Rowan has posted another video for us.👍
Yeah buddy Kenn
Especially when its close to 25 minutes
Hey railfan rowan
That's my Railfan Rowan!
I hear the trains from my house and I live 10 minutes from the tracks, in a totally different village where there is NO tracks lol!
Railfan Rowan it was a pleasure to meet you (at the Rockland Rd. crossing) and my wife and children enjoyed it as well. Your doing fantastic and thanks for sharing another very good video. God bless you, keep safe and happy travels. ☝🏼🙏🏻🙂
Folks may be unaware of the rare site of the blue Rock Island grain car at 9:59 in the video. I'm from Iowa where the Rock rolled until bankruptcy in 1980. The site of a Rock Island car is very rare even in these parts! The blue color scheme came late in its existence, and the "Route Rock" (rhymes with "out") theme was its last marketing effort before demise. Great catch!
It sure was a pleasure meeting you, Rowan. Hope to see you again soon.
There ya go buddy, hey great meeting you guys! We'll run into each other again I'm sure!
Good catch of Sd70ace balck paint scheme
The dirt on the engines makes them look even cooler!
Keep the great content rolling! :)
Great job!
Thanks bro
Many years ago in the 80's, (as an independent contractor) my dad and his crew sandblasted, primed, and painted the bridge you stood under. He did the next one at Overall, Luray, and others closer to Shenandoah.
Another great video. Love the start with “real” bells 🔔 Thank you Rowan.
You're welcome, thank YOU wayne!!
That was a good one!! At the beginning I found myself listening to the crossing bell and concluded it was a mechanical clapper and not an electronic dinger. LOL. Lots of good info and chase excitement in this one. Loved your description of the train weight on the bridge steel support. Crazy. Be safe out there.
Thanks James, good to hear from you sir, I trust you are well, my the Lord bless you
Another great video by RR. The bridge supports close-up is fascinating, and scary. Have driven under it many times - VA Route 55, east of Front Royal near Linden. The echo of the horn off the hillsides, at 8:35, is quite special. Appreciate all the detailed info. you provide.
Thanks so much Dennis for your view and support of the channel!
Great video Rowan! You always make me click off your videos with a smile on my face!
Thanks buddy!!! So glad it makes you happy!
Love your videos Rowan. I live almost in sight of the H line in Elkton, so I get to hear a number of those trains every day.
Ah very cool, I've been close to your neck of the woods then!!
Those loud cars at Riverton jct are nothing compared to the curve! Lol
Happy Thanksgiving Rowan thanks for the post! Talking about the bridge movement all bridges have to flex or they will break.
Yes that is very true but still wild
This was a very interesting video Rowan. I liked the chasing of the various trains. You comments about the "behavior" of the bridge to the passing train were very interesting. I never had any idea of all the stresses on a bridge as a train went over the bridge. The fact that the bridge actually moves down as the engines pass over the bridge is amazing. Thank you for the wonderful information that you bring to us in your videos!
Thanks thomas, and as I'm learning without that bridge movement the bridge might fracture so it's good that it moves it's supposed to flex a little bit!
There’s Debris Backlog from Derailments around the US and takes Contractors time to remove it.👍
Yep! Clearly this has taken time
Thank you for speaking on that. I was wondering about that
You know it’s a good day when Rowan uploads. Hope everyone had a nice thanksgiving. Nice catches! I don’t know horns that well, but they certainly sounded good!
Thanks Matt Happy Thanksgiving to you as well too
That first one was A SD70ACe With A K5LLA
Excellent video Rowan, very professional, I'm always on the lookout for more of your footage.
All the best from Scotland.👍🏴
Thank you my friend!
great catch as usual,take care!!
Always greatful for the ride along. Thanks Rowan keep on trackside filming
Thank you!!
Your professionalism along with your unique commentary makes your videos a pleasure to watch and enjoy.
Thanks Charlie!!
If you look closely above the 1060 number at 17:45 you will see that it says "Under Warranty" so that's pretty cool!
Yeah, many of those aces say that actually
@@RailfanRowan I've noticed that the UP AC4400CWs in original paint still say that.
Awesome catches Rowan keep it up nice catch of 227 doing yard work
Yeah it was kinda cool!!
@@RailfanRowan yeah it is
great video Rowan. My favorite part was Riverton junction and that intermodal working the port. i work Transportation and Logistics Management in the Army and understand a lot of what they are doing. They move out Military trains the same way.
That's awesome! Thanks for the view and support!
O. Winston Link photographed the Luray Bridge where you were filming- really cool to see it now. Does not look like it has changed much- there is even the Luray Caverns sign in the same spot (sign has changed to a newer version) Winston Link photographed the NW railroad in the last days of steam in the 1950's. Virginia was featured in a lot of his night time photographs. There is a great book about his work- probably can find on Amazon. Great videos!
Great video, I could watch these all day long!
Thanks Kevin!! Wish I could make them all day long lol
I'm new to your channel and great catch of the NS w the 2 DPU's in Luray,Va. Looking fwd to seeing more train videos Rowan. Thanks for sharing this video and I'm viewing this from the 1st state of DELAWARE!
Thanks for joining the family Richard!!
Super action video. Very interesting. Happy Thanksgiving Rowan.
Happy Tday to you too robert
Awesome video! 5291 is native to my area up in Binghamton, heard it went to Roanoke for a 92 day so that’s why it was down there. Yes 81 runs all the way through PA and NY all the way up to the Canadian Border with ON-137 and major Canadian highway ON-401.
Wow didn't know it went that far , I'm more knowledgeable about rails than trails
That first bridge scene is so impressive. The bridge looks too small to hold those monster locomotives!!!!
Use ear plugs. I like your description of the bridge movement. Use cotton to suppress wind noise. Have your favorite conductor explain how the engine bell works.
Very nice videos! Be careful standing too close as trains go by. I worked on the railroad 39 years in the northeast. I have noticed box car doors on the ground about 3 times. They probably weigh close to a ton. Not likely to happen,but it does. Keep chasing trains and posting them. Love your narrative! Stay safe!🚂
Thanks Mr. Wade! Appreciate the safety initiative
I railfan there all the time
Irondale Al
I really enjoyed this episode very informative great job. GOD Bless.
Nice video Rowan! That's crazy how that bridge was moving.
Nice catches!
I spent that same weekend in Staunton, VA. Caught SVRR #5940 heading back to Staunton Yard by fluke and followed it 'home'.
As for NS 227, a friend of mine caught it leaving Portlock Yard in Norfolk, VA a few nights ago, so I thought that was funny you caught it in your video as well last month.
81 RT also goes north / south into new york state, all the way from the southern
border of the state to the south edge of lake ontario. and towards the saint Lawrence sea way.
runs parallel to route 390. great vids Rowan hope all is well with your new job.
Great video Rowan, I love your videos!!!
Keep up the great work! Nice catches too!
Thanks ECR!!!
Today is December 15th and in Pennsylvania, just had a Norfolk Southern train go through with 7 lead engines and total length was over 2 miles long. 😍
Happy thanksgiving Rowan and cool video!
Thanks Ethan!!!
Rowan what is Jackson your good buddy’s RUclips channel name!
Terrific catches! Terrific chase!
Thanks for sharing ,all the best from Denmark
Hi good morning to all So cooool
We get material in those ex N&W cars where I work... really cool to see them up close
Cool horn salute from the first train
Nice K5LLA action, love the SD70ACe engine👍
Railfan Rowan's videos are the best. I could watch his videos all day.
Thanks Wayne!
@@RailfanRowan Your welcome!
Great shots! N&W/NS will always have a special place in my heart❤️
Sweet catches!
Another great video Rowan! The bridge/trestle shots were awesome! Crazy how those steel beams we’re moving when each locomotive went over it! Enjoyed all the footage like usual. Stay safe brother🙏🏽
Wow! I actually caught that same 16T! Had TONS of fallen flags on it for sure. Also caught that 211, and that same 202 had an over-under meet at Shenandoah Junction with CSX Q369
Cool stuff!!
Rowan, another great video! I always enjoy your videos since they are in our neck of the woods here in the Front Royal area. Maybe I'll see ya at one of the local crossings one day. Keep up the great work! Subscribed!!!
Awesome bridge.
Your videos are unlike any others I have watched. I like what you do. Great job! Thanks.
Thank you Kat!!
Nice job Rowan.
Great video once again mate!
Another wonaful video. Because this video is from thanksgiving week I’ll share what I’m thankful for: I’m thankful I found this channel especially because your personality is very similar to mine, and I want to meet you in person one day and go Railfanning. Especially if I had to create a Railfan bucket list, anyway Keep em coming Rowan God bless 😎.
Another fun and informative video! I am amazed at what good shots you can get from a moving car. You really know how to get the most out of your equipment.
Thank you, I appreciate this comment and observation thanks!!
#RailfanRowan imagine the fire department has to get to a call for a fire at someone's house and they're stuck behind a train. Not a fun thing for the house's owner!!
I loved it man I’ve actually heard some older crossings yesterday
Good job with the train chases Rowan!
What railroad tracking application do you use? What radio/scanner do you recommend? BTW we love your videos.
Another great video rowan. Love, Love, Love, the old bridges. You should do a video on just the old bridges, that would be interesting.
Love the sun roof shot bud.
Great Video . bravo !
8:50, like that shot 👍, keep up the good work!
Happy Thanksgiving
Each engineer has a manifest with all break apart spots, also they set up the braking acording to the heaviest cars. there is a huge settings that they can do for breaking. but they also have radio's too the yard spotters that also tell them what car number's at what spot on the train that they need to disconnect. the yard spotters tell them where and what track to put them.. Then the yard spotters will break that section down and deliver them acordingly.. We call them Chassis. expensive ..
Thanks so much for the info!!
Awesome! Great work as usual Rowan! Interesting seeing an Intermodal combined with other freight!
Yeah that seems more unique to our area I've not seent hat elsewhere! Thanks as always!
@@RailfanRowan Your welcome Rowan!
Good stuff guys🙋🏾♀️
Nice catch keep up the good work love it
Great Video as always!
Sounds Like 👍 one (1) of those Front Units have some serious Bearing Issues.
Hey Rowan good catch, keep up the great work!!
Love that bridge, great video
Cool video and thank you for sharing.
Hey Rowan before our time Pennsylvania Railroad has wig wag crossings and banjo signals in 1950
Railfan Rowan, another great video, loving it all the way from the UK, Be Proud and stay safe
Thanks Keith!!!
Yes sir, I-81 North terminates in Syracuse, NY @ the I-90. funny thing about those bridges, as crazy those things sway, bow, flex, vibrate and settle.....If they didn't, they'd snap like toothpicks.
That's true
Lovin' those mechanical bells at the beginning! Nice video
Thanks! I love them too!
Nice job Rowan I do rail fan in Colorado springs
This was NEATO!!!! Thanks for sharing this. Be safe out there and becareful, TAKE CARE, HAPPY HOLIDAYS💐⛄🎄🌟🎇🎁,MORE PLEASE.💯😁😉👍
Thank you soooo much 90MaC appreciate the support my friend!!
Love those Crossing bells
Being from down around that area originally, I love those bridges too. But I'l let YOU stand under it!!
Lol yep! Happy to!
Nice! NS 16T comes through my area
Another great video!!! Thanks for posting!!
U know why I given you a chance; and subscribing to you because you talk and give decent comintery un like these other people that post videos and don't say anything, just a going bye, and that's it. So keep them coming and most importantly spek about the trains, the history, extra....
Thanks so much Geraldo!!
That was a nice E Bell
Nice video love it man keep it up.
Ding ding ding ding ... GOTTA LOVE THOSE BELLS !!!
Love your videos bro I’m quiet new to the hobby but have some skill nice catch love those SD70ACE
16:43 says he wants to be a conductor and low and behold here we are in 2023 lol 😂
Thanks for sharing!
Just watched your video again, posted last thanksgiving. I'm for sure missing your posts rowan. I hope you are well and all is ok. Wishing you and your family a happy and blessed thanksgiving 2021 and all Gods blessings to you my friend!
Got a good one for you today Todd, happy Thanksgiving!!
You always do great work filming these movement of trains.
Thanks Joe!!
Great video and chase.
Awesome vid I loved that SD70ACe
Hope you had a good thanksgiving
Yes michael I did, thanks so much buddy, I hope you did too!
we caught two union pacific leaser units on a NS northbound at bristow on friday night.
Bristow, VA?? I didn't think they had leaders rn