Whoever is leading the initiative to get all this rail back in service in the area should be commended. After decades of decline maybe it is the spark that will start a turn around of Americas industrial base.
@@jerrys9226 I concur! As I am seeing Mass Coastal absorbing these smaller branch services, they seem to be investing in the infrastructure to make them economically feasible in the long run. Kudos to them!
It's always a great day when forgotten sidings are restored. I see so many places in my area where those extra tracks and sidings will never be needed again.
@@edwardmiessner6502 That’s the problem. The Rails to Trails original charter from 50 years ago was that they’ve give back the ROW, but that’s never happened. It was just a con.
@@SouthCoastRailVideos If the class ones had management like the Mass Coastal, the customers would get way better service and they would not be always looking for the next merger. Of course, having Wall Street pushing them is of no help.
Just want to report in today’s Falmouth Enterprise, State rep. Dylan Fernandes was interviewed by the Enterprise about getting commuter rail to the Cape. He said Buzzards Bay is ready to go now, but the track on the Cape is going to have to be upgraded ( welded rail). He said that since the southcoast will be up and running next year he doesn’t want the Cape left out.
Don't forget Falmouth! I live out of state so please petition your state rep and senator, the T, the Falmouth Board of Selectmen, and the Barnstable County Commission!
Great video. When I drive by there, I couldn’t see how the progress was going. Assuming the end result is for the Scrap Metal building?? They currently truck it off cape to other facilities.
How are they able to do tie replacement this time of year? When I did track work (manually) for the P&W some 40+ years ago, all of us track gang guys got laid off in mid December because the ground was frozen. Happened every year, I was told. Hasn't been THAT much global warming since then.
There is a big difference between frost going into the ground on the Cape and in Worcester and Worcester County. The ground usually doesn't freeze up on the Cape and in Bourne until late January.
No problem, the ocean water temperatures really effect the Cape temperatures. If you don't live in the area I wouldn't feel you would be aware. @kenmcgory8768
Better check your history. Penn Central did not abandon this siding. Louis Gallo ceased to load fly ash from the power plant. Bay Colony the culprit here. Anyone remember Bartholomew...?
They look back up the line at 1:25 in the video. You can see the car that was in the siding on a passing track in the distance when they do so. They caught the move of the car onto the passing track in another video earlier this year.
Railroad companies shot themselves in the foot by cutting off tracks which leads to business not being served. In turn they gave away the businesses they used to correct now going to the trucking industry. Lines where Railroad companies went under years ago should be a gold mine.
Whoever is leading the initiative to get all this rail back in service in the area should be commended. After decades of decline maybe it is the spark that will start a turn around of Americas industrial base.
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I’m not an expert on this, but I’d venture to guess Mass Coastal is do a great job of promoting the efficiency of rail freight to businesses.
@@jerrys9226 I concur! As I am seeing Mass Coastal absorbing these smaller branch services, they seem to be investing in the infrastructure to make them economically feasible in the long run. Kudos to them!
Plus, I think is having a snowball effect as more and more businesses connect it builds upon itself. All good! And Great update!
It's 2023 boomer. Railroads are irrelevant just like you.
So many great Comments 😊😊...so neat seeing management with "THAT could work "!!!😊😊😊congratulations 😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤
It's always a great day when forgotten sidings are restored. I see so many places in my area where those extra tracks and sidings will never be needed again.
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@@SouthCoastRailVideos You're most welcome.
Never say never
Great seeing long forgotten/neglected New England rail being brought back to life. Hopefully the NIMBY's won't get in the way.
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Same here. Rails and trails can exist side by side. Rails to trails usually mean the trains never come back!
@@edwardmiessner6502 That’s the problem. The Rails to Trails original charter from 50 years ago was that they’ve give back the ROW, but that’s never happened. It was just a con.
Obvious Mass Coastal has employees and managers who care. They are to be commended!
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@@SouthCoastRailVideos If the class ones had management like the Mass Coastal, the customers would get way better service and they would not be always looking for the next merger. Of course, having Wall Street pushing them is of no help.
AWESOME!!!🌍💯
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Awesome video 😊
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We need more passenger rail too .
Boston and Providence to Cape Cod .
I agree!
Just want to report in today’s Falmouth Enterprise, State rep. Dylan Fernandes was interviewed by the Enterprise about getting commuter rail to the Cape. He said Buzzards Bay is ready to go now, but the track on the Cape is going to have to be upgraded ( welded rail). He said that since the southcoast will be up and running next year he doesn’t want the Cape left out.
Don't forget Falmouth! I live out of state so please petition your state rep and senator, the T, the Falmouth Board of Selectmen, and the Barnstable County Commission!
@@edwardmiessner6502 he did say Falmouth. So I agree.
Great catch and nice video mike
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Great video. When I drive by there, I couldn’t see how the progress was going. Assuming the end result is for the Scrap Metal building?? They currently truck it off cape to other facilities.
Thanks for watching! I think there’s multiple proposed uses for this track but we’ll see. Stay tuned
Will this be a double-ended connection to the main?
No
How are they able to do tie replacement this time of year? When I did track work (manually) for the P&W some 40+ years ago, all of us track gang guys got laid off in mid December because the ground was frozen. Happened every year, I was told. Hasn't been THAT much global warming since then.
It’s been relatively mild around here. The ground is certainly not frozen. Maybe in January or February.
@@jerrys9226 Right. When I just seen this, that was my thought also Ken, but it has been mild. Just starting to get cold now day and night.
There is a big difference between frost going into the ground on the Cape and in Worcester and Worcester County. The ground usually doesn't freeze up on the Cape and in Bourne until late January.
@@jackhughes6844 I don't know about MA, I live in and worked in eastern CT (Windham & New London counties)
No problem, the ocean water temperatures really effect the Cape temperatures. If you don't live in the area I wouldn't feel you would be aware. @kenmcgory8768
if every 4th tie is good..........
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"We will sell no wine before its time, because Penn Central abandoned the siding!" - Gallo
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Better check your history. Penn Central did not abandon this siding. Louis Gallo ceased to load fly ash from the power plant. Bay Colony the culprit here. Anyone remember Bartholomew...?
What happen to the car it was in the gallo siding!!!!
They look back up the line at 1:25 in the video. You can see the car that was in the siding on a passing track in the distance when they do so. They caught the move of the car onto the passing track in another video earlier this year.
Yes, appears to be anchored to a trash hopper. Perhaps unfit to comply with mechanical department standards for movement? Continues rusting.
So they ship scrap from here?
There’s a scrap yard here yes
Didn't they pull an old rail car out some months ago from the other side?
Yes
Railroad companies shot themselves in the foot by cutting off tracks which leads to business not being served. In turn they gave away the businesses they used to correct now going to the trucking industry. Lines where Railroad companies went under years ago should be a gold mine.