Train After Train on the FEC!
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- Опубликовано: 4 сен 2024
- Richard Smith of Boca Raton invited me down to railfan The FEC and Brightline. He also invited John Petito of Delray Beach. Together we had a jam-packed day of trains and exploring South Florida. Here are the highlights.
Check out Richard’s RUclips Channel:
/ @tworibbonrailvideos
And here’s John Petito’s:
/ @railssouth
Real dedicated railfans keep filming in the rain!
...Like waiting in rain for the Lackawanna Hu to go through Allentown lol
Like waiting for 8098 in a tornado warning and caught it
Central Penn Rail Productions hey 👋 I subscribe to your channel
William Cunningham I subbed to you to mind doing the same
thanks.. I used to have about 100 subs. but I had to take me channel down because of a stalker. I had 2 rail videos. maybe ill do it again.@@railfanowen9372
Wow, what a collection of trains! Great show, Danny!
Thanks!
Well fec is ok railroad
It’s fun because the train horns for some reason sound like they get better
Hey costerfan 2105
Diesel with tenders. What an age to be alive
*LNG tenders
@@jovetj Same shit
The drone shot of the freight on the drawbridge was fantastic. Thanks.
I was watching and hoping we would get to see a drone shot of the DB. And then there it was! I had hoped he would get a little closer but Danny always plays it safe and I give him a truckload of Kudos for that.
Totally agree
My husband and I frequent this area. It's on of our favorite places to train spot
Some of the best train 🚂 🚆🚇 videos on RUclips!
Very professional, documentary style of commentary.
Well done 👍🏻
Many years ago I was an “Engineman” on “The Standard Railroad of the World”. I thought it would be great to work with and be around railfan types everyday. What a surprise I got to find that nobody gave a damn about the job or the road and overwhelmingly didn’t know a GG1 ( there, I gave it away) from an E44 or an EMD from an Alco. That and the Total FILTH of the job sent me packing a year later. As I was told the day I was hired by the Foreman of Motive Power. “ Welcome aboard and never forget, I HATE Enginemen.” I absolutely love your videos and especially your narrations which I find most interesting. Thank you Danny. 👏🏻
Thanks for being a member of the Pennsy.
Those Bright Lines..... pretty SNAZZY paint scheme!
Ran across a documentary on the Southern 4501 steam engine. The narrator had a very familiar voice. I really enjoyed it.
I watched a Herron Rail production Monday on the RFD channel about the Illinois Central and Danny did the voice over.
@@davidbarnett9312 He does a lot of them for Herron.
The LED headlights on those brightline SCB-40’s are pretty cool to watch.
Those diesel/LNG units are probably like the dual fuel co-gen plant where I used to work.
The cold engine started with 100% diesel, and then mixed in natural gas, increasing the ratio as the engine warmed, until there was only enough diesel to initiate ignition under compression; about 95% natural gas and 5% diesel.
With natural gas becoming so cheap, and being so much cleaner, (less dirty?) to burn, we'll probably see a lot more of those special dual fuel power units.
A well done video Danny! It was a pleasure to show you around!
Thanks Richard. The pleasure was all mine.
Thanks for the shout-out, Danny! Always happy to help!
Jim
Nice! I always thought it was funny that they call Florida the Sunshine State when it's either about to rain, feels like it's about rain, or just finished raining. We went to WDW in 2008 dang if it didn't do one of the three while there. In fact, the Animal Kingdom had that tropical jungle feel and throw in Bengal Tigers, Flying Fox Fruit Bats, and an imaginary tributary to Brahmaputra River complete with jungle ruins. The torrential downpours of a Florida Summer made you think you were somewhere in southeast Asia.
Well, I'd wager we have more sunshine than most other places in the east. Come here in October, or January, February, March, April and May. Lots and lots of sun. And in July, August and September, we pray for thunderstorms to cool things off.
I retired from the Florida East Coast Railway I was the freight agent in Miami 40 years Railroad and enjoyed every minute of it
Those FEC Gevos running on LNG are awesome, great paint scheme and environmentally-friendly to boot. Oddly enough the rain in the video makes me miss the East Coast of the country. Out here up in the Rockies we don't get that kinda rain and its too dry. Very little humidity ain't fun.
O.M.G UR CHANNEL IS THE CURE FOR DEPRESSION
I’m not really what most people would call a “train buff” or “rail fan” although I do enjoy trains. Your videos are always professional quality and I never fail to learn something new (very informative) whenever I watch them. EXCELLENT productions !!. Keep up the outstanding work and thank for providing such high quality videos.
Danny, two things you might consider buying for your railfanning trips. The first is a fluorescent yellow baseball cap. I use mine to wave to the engineers. Talked to one and they really appreciate acknowledgment of their approaching train. Not expensive and on Amazon. The second, especially for when it's raining, is one of those pop-up canopies. Great to get under during the worst of the downpour. Only problem is you have to put it in your vehicle when it's dripping wet. Thanks for the video. Jon, Railfan 439, Union Pacific, Pacific Coast Line, Santa Barbara Sub, M.P. 405
Thanks Jon. Yes, I usually wave to the crews. A pop-up is nice. I've got one of those too. Can't use one while running and gunning, though. Way too much time to set up and take down. Might try one in a place like Folkston or Austell, though.
Once again, great job Danny, I like how you snuck a video in on us during the week, keep them coming whenever you release them. I been waiting on another FEC video from you for a long time and can't wait until the next. Glad to see that you enlisted some local help to get all the best shots from all the best spots. Speaking of the that: the drawbridge........wow wow wow, then you drop in the drone footage, like i said, great great job Danny.
Cool to see that they still use flat cars and 45’ trucks in intermodal service in the FEC
FEC through St. Augustine very busy.
You live in St Augustine too?
Just the usual terrific videos. Always glad to see new shots. FWIW, there are a couple of good spots in the Hobe Sound area next to Dixie Highway and also the bridge in Stuart.
Yes, I want to do those this year, too.
I always love FEC
Those FEC Gevos running on LNG are awesome!!
Hi from Pennsylvania. Another great video. I just love your work. Always good videography matched with intelligent and informative dialog. The bridge shot with the drone was A+. Forty years ago my uncle lived in Melbourne. At that time FEC was owned by some absentee mining conglomerate. I’d sit by the tracks and watch an unbelievable number of trains passing by on the single track lone, freight only of course. Pure pleasure.
Thanks as always for a fine train video. CAS
These are such good videos -- your apparent background in weather/journalism sure pays off!
Another nice video! Thanks! I learned that FEC now has LNG power!
Thx, again Danny you have the best channel for trains.
Great, new upload! The best train channel ever!
Oh, yes. That is what constitutes a *REAL* Railfan! 👍 🚂🚃🚃🚃
I love it when you insert litle maps and track diarams for those of us not from your area it really helps! Thanks
Absolutely Spot On Danny Job Well Done! Those brightline trains are really Beautiful but oh so fast as well
I'm a simple man, I see Distant Signal; I click. I see FEC; I click. I see Distant Signal and FEC; I *CLICK*
Simple yet logical
You have good taste in videos.
@@JessicaKasumi1990 Thank you Kanye, very cool!
@@evanwaters1074 OH HELLO THERE!
Lol, that’s true
Your 50th like from me sir! Video release couldnt be more perfect, as the FRA has authorized the construction of Level VI Track upgrades from West Palm Beach to Cocoa- these trains will run at 106 mph when this section is complete. The junction at Cocoa to Orlando will be 125mph running.
It's always a treat for me when you chase the FEC Danny. Thanks!
Love those Brightline trains!!
Another awesome video Overhead shots by "Danny Cam"
Besides that on another note it's very good to see a video I haven't seen a distant signal production the longtime you're one of my favorite railroad documentary producers this is an interesting railroad to thank you peace out have a great day
I truly love the FEC ES44C4s. Gotta go to Florida and catch them
They interest the heck out of me also. Anyone know if the natural gas/diesel it can run off of is a mixture of both, one or the other, or even a and/or situation? I'm a little behind on any knowledge of how they run. It's been a long time since I've gone south for rail fanning. Back then it was all about juice trains or Amtrak.
@@TrumpCardMAGA The FEC ES44C4 locos that utilise LNG can run either 100% diesel, or a mixture of diesel and 80% natural gas. By keeping an diesel in the mixture, they can use the regular compression ignition system in place.
Wow thats new to me push pull on the locals now cool. I remember when this railroad had up to 6 engines on there trains. And had NS for power on 105 and 333. Great video.
I was in Melbourne Beach recently and saw an FEC freight with an LNG lashup on the head end - thanks to this video I knew what it was.
Love seeing you in my neck of the woods (Boca). Tracks just to the west of I-95 and a few miles to the east make it a primo spot for rail fans.
Another gem, Danny! Thanks for the beautiful video, especially the drone footage around the Ft. Lauderdale bridge!!
Awesome!! Loved the video
I just recently found you on youtube. I am from Orlando, Florida but now live in Michigan. I have always loved trains. Keep up the great work .
I love this FEC'in channel!
Mr. Harmon, your videos are a gift and I thank you for them!!
Thanks, again, Danny!
Danny, been watching your videos for years now ..Thanks for all the hard work from a guy with 64 years in the railroad industry and Americas oldest railfan now aged 86 keep up the great work..
If you take a walk east on Evernia St., in downtown West Palm Beach, you will find that the tracks of FEC and the former CSX are only 3 blocks apart. You will see FEC freights, Brightline, Tri-Rail, and Amtrak. You could go back and forth between both stations, and see and film a lot of trains.
Great video, you do a fantastic job
Glad someone told me about you, never get tired of listening to that Narrator/Radio voice. Quite professional sounding, along with video quality
Nice paint scheme on the FEC locomotives!
Yamato Rd! That was my old spot back in the 90s when I lived there. I hate South Florida, but the railfanning is pretty good.
Haha, you hate South Florida too! I mostly hate the new QUIET ZONES that are being implemented all through out South Florida. But yeah I to have been spotting up that way, when the trains were still allowed to blow the horns. Ahh memories.
Good to seeing
Mr.Harmon, I wish more railroads would use LNG. I live in UP/ BNSF territory, but I have to say CSX/ NS and the FEC they have mastered the art of moving freight and passenger traffic. Combining the trains as to not running unit trains, is the way to go. It has made the trains longer, but faster. Like you said I love a mixed freight, unit trains can get boring.
FEC was the first N.American R.R. to go cabooseless. We got rid of piggyback loading at CPR at least 20 years ago.
Your voice and narration is awesome
Another excellent video Danny.
Stumbled across your channel in the recommendations, so glad I did! Danny, obviously a pro announcer at some point in your career, a pleasure watching and listening to you. Subbed!
Thanks Peter!
I like your enthusiasm and how well informed you are.
Danny had a GATOR GUIDE! John is UF Alumni. GO GATORS! Great Video and catches. John Petito put you onto some great spots in our area!
Hey. I'll take a Florida Gator if he's as good as John. He put me down on great spots and I don't think we ever waited more than 5 minutes for a train.
You are the best to get train videos. I wonder if you could the next time you get videos of FEC railroad could you see who are the company name on them flatbed trailers the FEC hauls. Have a great day and be safe
1:00 Those painted up Brightline trains are really beautiful.
5:14 Further south in Broward County the tracks split Dixie Highway with double tracks. The east side which is northbound is designated East Dixie highway, while the west side, which is southbound is, you guessed it, West Dixie Highway. The tracks run right behind a school where I taught in downtown Miami. In fact, about a year after I retired the railroad took the faculty parking lot behind the school to make room for a second set of tracks for the Brightline.
8:00 Next to the bridge in Riverwalk Park, and nearby The New Republic Seafood Restaurant where you can sit at a covered waterside table and watch trains to your hearts content while sittping on Margaritas, Daiquiris or plain old soda. Trains and million-dollar yachts at the same time, it doesn't get much better.
You should have come down south to the FEC Hialeah yard in west Hialeah and the CSX railyard in east Hialeah. They are about 4 miles part and it takes about 10 minutes to drive from one to the other.
Cool video! FEC is my railroad, I live just 1/5 mile from the track in Melbourne. We don't have that high train density like that south of WPB. But that will change in a few years once Brightline expands farther north. M-of-W crews are currently doing preliminary work for that northward expansion into Brevard County.
Same, I'm 10 minutes from the FEC in St Augustine
@@floridianrailauto9032 That is a cool bummer! HAHA!! I say that only because Brightline won't go that far north. The railroad plans to build a line west from Cocoa to MCO, where it will interchange with SunRail and various airlines. They've already secured the railroad-of-way to do that. I suspect surveying and constructing the grade will begin in a few years.
There was a rumor going around that Brightline may build an extension to Port Canaveral after the wb extension is complete. I don't know the validity of that rumor. And Amtrak is always saying they will run a passenger service from Miami to Jacksonville. But then, Amtrak says a lot of things. I'll believe it when I see it. I'd like to see Amtrack resume its Sunset Limited route extension from New Orleans to Orlando, which stopped running after Hurricane Katrina and was never restarted.
@@Erzahler Hell, remember when they ran that Amtrak Sunset Limited test train like way back in 2016? I haven't seen anything about the sunset limited since
interesting that Branson wants to paint the commuter trains in his Virgin Trains scheme. in England I rode his Virgin Trains from London to the north of England, quite a nice ride, modern and clean almost like a very slow ground hugging jet.
Just good to hear your voice Danny!
One of your very best Danny
Thank you Ron!
Great video, love how you showed a map at the beginning, it made easier to follow. Again, great video.
Very cool
You are my idol Danny!!
Ha! Thanks Tim!!
Whoa!
Wait !
I am hooked .
What is this fascination with trains ?
7:47 that's the best look I've ever got of a Brightline. Usually it's just a blur anytime I've got a look of one in motion. Another excellent video.
Way to go Danny. Thank you. Great shoot!
There are so many rail artifacts from WPB to Miami. WPB station is historical and across is Flagler hotel and home with private railcar 91 stored. Many stations on Tri-Rail are historic all the way down to Hialeah Market and Homestead Fl. Also where metro rail begin and ends on the former FEC to Key West are old shipping warehouses where trains would pick up or interchange with the SAL. In Boca Raton there is a train depot with historical railcar and engine that is displayed and makes great railfan experience from the weather elements. Also along S. Dixie Highway is where great restaurants are and seafood restaurant. Hollywood Blvd has a great restaurant zone and perfect place to park and catch trains while eating.
Professional documentary I have to say.
There used to be an old museum by that Ft Lauderdale bridge called the Discovery Center. We used to picnic on that riverside grass in the late 80s and watch the bridge go up and down
Really nice to see young kids out watching trains! Nice video, thanx.
Ghost of SP
Another awesome video. Thanks again Danny. Rain wind or snow you guys are hard at it. We really enjoy it. Thanks 👍👍👍❤️
I’ve been railfaning here for many years and know boca and delray like the back of my hand. Glad to see you finally made a trip this far south for FEC
I love all your railfanning history because of you you have taken me to places I never knew existed in Florida on the FEC Railroad I live in Jacksonville Florida home of Homer CSX rail I live down on Talleyrand Avenue in jaxport if you're ever in the area
Just saw a video today Danny of a bright line ramming into a truck carrying vehicles. Absolutely tore the truck up
Danny, great video about the FEC in S. Florida. Like you, I enjoy (draw)bridges! So, I liked the info (Richard or John) about the 'time' a bridge is down being a headache to the millionaires on the waterways.
Awesome video! Enjoyed the little time I had railfanning the FEC last summer.
Yes so do like brightline man why do Go so slow on that drawbridge also I live the spot where the s curve is amazing Video as always thanks dude you make best train videos on RUclips
Likely because of speed restrictions on the draw + it's all in downtown Lauderdale, probably 25 MPH through town.
is it not great how ages and place in society goes away as soon as trains show up. not always people at their best but still they all love the train
I like this guy I’m gonna have to subscribe right now
Great video! FEC is one of my absolute favorite railroads to railfan when visiting Florida. Hope to be back down there soon. Again, nice video!
Great catches and is it much different down here then up north. Plus you went to like have of my favorite places. Also I’m mow sad that it’s now a quiet zone. Also about those bright lines, there is sometimes 3.
The Distant Signal videos are SO well-produced! Great photography, great editing, and your V/O is first-rate! I'm sending a link to this to an old friend who lives in East Lauderdale. Looking forward to seeing more of your work.
I saw an LNG lashup when I was in Florida as i was crossing a bridge I love how they look
I am used to seeing these long freights going through Ft. Lauderdale for the Port of Miami.
Dixie hwy is one of my favorite roads merely because it parallels the FEC and there’s always the chance you may catch something. Great video as always. Thanks for bringing us along, and take care Danny.
Awesome video Danny! Not to often that you get out to the FEC.
Always watch for every new one, only wish they were LONGER! Awesome
A man could have been a Star truck driver. Caterpillar parts for Miami lakes area parts dist. Sometimes. Our trailers made the florida part on train. Enjoyed the channel.
Danny, another fine video! You are right, the colors on the M5 caboose are not correct, but the road number is. Glad to see the caboose preserved. Thanks again for the fine video, please keep them coming.
Those bright line trains are cool
In Ashland Virginia, you can get as many as 12 trains in just 24 hours! In 3 days, you can get as many as 34 trains!
Awesome!
another quality video