That was fabulous! I’ve never seen a walkthrough of a 20 cylinder engine like that. And they keep it in immaculate shape. Thank you for taking us along with you.
@@vanlevy2008 Use it or lose it, right?! And yes, I was thankful for that - fun times. I did just see a thing on the museum’s IG about offering rides in the cab $
What a lovely video! I really appreciate your blend - some conversation at the beginning (before the ride), then letting us absorb the visuals during the ride (with just background music), and then going back to just enough nice conversation. I don't know how much of that is editing or how much is natural for you, but it is great-keep up the good work!
@@alandaters8547 that is a different editing style, that has become popular on RUclips. It’s definitely not the standard format. I was taught with voiceover and B-Roll about 20 years ago. I appreciate that feedback. Someone else told me the same thing. They liked not having to juggle visuals with listening to information too much. Thank you so much for your nice message!
@@DerrickBooneSr-g6k I had an either, and figured most people wouldn’t have. And thanks for the nice words about the music. Physical vibrations sure have a big impact on people🎶
I am surprised to see an episode on the Southern California Railway Museum, formerly known as the Orange Empire Railway Museum. I like this museum because of it's vintage traction equipment from the Pacific Electric Railway. I'm a PE Ry fan. I own a lot of HO scale brass models that represent the old equipment that used to run on the PE Ry. By the way, that's a really cool engine you were riding in. It must be a new engine instead of restored because it looked so clean. Hope you enjoyed the ride.
@@ajmayowskijr Me, too 😂☺️ Thanks, once again, for being part of them. Nice seeing familiar names each time I put out a new episode… as well as connecting with new folks 🤗
What a great day for you Lisa, a cab ride in an FP45, and a Santa Fe engine no less! They probably told you this anyway but the FP45 was the last purpose-built passenger locomotive for the Santa Fe. Most hung around in freight service after Amtrack took over Santa Fe passenger service and believe it or not one made its way all the way to New Jersey for service on the Susquehanna! That Fairbanks-Morse diesel is a scarce article, not too many of them around. F-M made a try at the diesel locomotive market but just couldn't make it happen. I AM impressed with the care those engines are getting, the FP45's so clean it looks like you could eat off the floor! Thanks for letting us tag along!
Riding shotgun on an FP45, eh? Pretty slick! I'll be honest, Miss Lisa - this here video earned my subscription. I've been browsing your RR vids for about a month now, and your enthusiasm really "sells," if you know what I mean? Me being partial to any EMD "cowl" unit is my sweet spot, and you scored two bullseyes with this vid as well as part one. KUTGW!!!😎
☺️☺️☺️ Yes, that ride was a special surprise that day… and glad the combo of the FP45 etc was a bullseye for you ☺️ Thank you for your feedback, and for subscribing.
The EMD FP45 loco is my favorite. ex-railroad mechanic here, please Lisa, always face the loco when going up or down the steps. I've had an apprentice fall, not a pretty ending.
@@thomasboese3793 eek! Yeah, I turned down the audio on the guy advising me to turn around, but I was already on a roll and would have been more scary trying to turn around at that point - and I felt secure that way. Felt like I could see the steps easier… but sounds like it’s always advised to go the other direction? Very cool you’re an ex-railroad mechanic! And yes, that beautiful bright red etc. locomotive and the Rio Grande might be my favorites stateside… and the Orient Express is pure charm and opulence in terms of European train rides.
@@LisaKEntertainment "… but sounds like it’s always advised to go the other direction?" Absolutely! It's three-point contact at all times. Put whatever you are taking on/off the loco on the deck, go up/down the steps, and grab your stuff off the deck. Otherwise, a broken jaw, smashed nose or some other interesting new feature shows up unwanted.
@@thomasboese3793 Three points of contact is a good policy. I have decent size hands and while not something I would probably repeat, had my phone in one hand - that was also able to grab on. Don’t think I could have gotten down without three points, that’s for sure. Appreciate your safety comment - and cringe thinking about the person you know of who fell 😬😳
The eyes on the back of the engine are our conductor. They communicate with the engineer by radio, because the engineer can't see the back of the train. The engines are restored to period correct, so no cameras on this one. One of my favorite things about watching an engineer is the amount of trust involved in the process.❤
@@marnimotorette Thank you so much, Marni, for sharing these helpful insights / replying to folks. I look forward to giving you more of a proper introduction to everyone in my next episode.
@@LisaKEntertainment lol a foamer is a derogatory nickname given to people who love trains and start foaming at the mouth whenever they see one😆 👍thanks for asking
@@harrisonallen651 He was. SO glad he invited me up in the cab. He’s all about teaching, sharing and seems to enjoy providing h toe train experience to more people. And, these episodes promote the museum and the RUclips Channel of theirs that he manages 😄Producing marketing content definitely helps with access👍
@@sfalkow24 As you can probably imagine, it was incredibly loud in the cab - an audio nightmare. I went ahead and recorded some of the conversations, even though I planned to talk with folks outside the train to capture solid audio - which I did, that you’ll be able to experience in the next episode. At the end, although it was a bit distorted and not awesome, I opted to go ahead and use it, feeling like it was clear enough and added value. Glad you liked the episode 👍
You've made a lot of guys jealous out here... A ride in front of 20 cylinders of clean room diesel in immaculate Santa Fe paint! Wow.
@@kenmunozatmmrrailroad6853 ☺️🚂🚂 thanks for watching, Ken. It was a special experience, indeed. And clean as could be!
That was fabulous! I’ve never seen a walkthrough of a 20 cylinder engine like that. And they keep it in immaculate shape. Thank you for taking us along with you.
Thank you, Thomas! It was definitely spotless and shiny. Glad we could all have that new experience : )
It is an experience to get a cab ride. So glad you had it. Be active has its rewards.
@@vanlevy2008 Use it or lose it, right?! And yes, I was thankful for that - fun times. I did just see a thing on the museum’s IG about offering rides in the cab $
What a lovely video! I really appreciate your blend - some conversation at the beginning (before the ride), then letting us absorb the visuals during the ride (with just background music), and then going back to just enough nice conversation. I don't know how much of that is editing or how much is natural for you, but it is great-keep up the good work!
@@alandaters8547 that is a different editing style, that has become popular on RUclips. It’s definitely not the standard format. I was taught with voiceover and B-Roll about 20 years ago. I appreciate that feedback. Someone else told me the same thing. They liked not having to juggle visuals with listening to information too much. Thank you so much for your nice message!
That was an awesome experience you had in the cab of a locomotive, looking forward to more Lisa
@@Sim0nTrains it sure was! See you on here again soon!
Great video, Lisa! I've never seen the inside of a locomotive before. Thanks for sharing. Loved the music. Can't wait for the next episode!
@@DerrickBooneSr-g6k I had an either, and figured most people wouldn’t have. And thanks for the nice words about the music. Physical vibrations sure have a big impact on people🎶
Pretty awesome to experience the cab ride and tour. Thanks for sharing, Lisa. 😎👍🏼
You're welcome - and thanks for watching! Super fun surprise!
I am surprised to see an episode on the Southern California Railway Museum, formerly known as the Orange Empire Railway Museum. I like this museum because of it's vintage traction equipment from the Pacific Electric Railway. I'm a PE Ry fan. I own a lot of HO scale brass models that represent the old equipment that used to run on the PE Ry. By the way, that's a really cool engine you were riding in. It must be a new engine instead of restored because it looked so clean. Hope you enjoyed the ride.
@talesfromtherails - care to comment on the Santa Fe, John?
It’s a 50 year old engine, they restored it about 5-6 years ago.
I would have eaten off of that clean paint, inside or out.
So much fun that day! Love your perspective 😍
@@marnimotorette thanks for sharing the experience of my first train cab ride! And for speaking with me personally and on-camera 🤗👯♀️
@@LisaKEntertainment Of course! I think the true stories of why we do things are what make us relatable to each other. ❤️
Amazing video Lisa. I love your train adventures ❤️
@@ajmayowskijr Me, too 😂☺️ Thanks, once again, for being part of them. Nice seeing familiar names each time I put out a new episode… as well as connecting with new folks 🤗
What a great day for you Lisa, a cab ride in an FP45, and a Santa Fe engine no less! They probably told you this anyway but the FP45 was the last purpose-built passenger locomotive for the Santa Fe. Most hung around in freight service after Amtrack took over Santa Fe passenger service and believe it or not one made its way all the way to New Jersey for service on the Susquehanna!
That Fairbanks-Morse diesel is a scarce article, not too many of them around. F-M made a try at the diesel locomotive market but just couldn't make it happen. I AM impressed with the care those engines are getting, the FP45's so clean it looks like you could eat off the floor!
Thanks for letting us tag along!
Appreciate you sharing all of this with folks on here. And yes, I would have eaten off of the floor LOL
Riding shotgun on an FP45, eh? Pretty slick! I'll be honest, Miss Lisa - this here video earned my subscription. I've been browsing your RR vids for about a month now, and your enthusiasm really "sells," if you know what I mean? Me being partial to any EMD "cowl" unit is my sweet spot, and you scored two bullseyes with this vid as well as part one.
KUTGW!!!😎
☺️☺️☺️ Yes, that ride was a special surprise that day… and glad the combo of the FP45 etc was a bullseye for you ☺️ Thank you for your feedback, and for subscribing.
@@LisaKEntertainment Any time, Dear Lady!
SAFETY NOTE: the protocol is to climb down the ladder FACING the train.
The EMD FP45 loco is my favorite.
ex-railroad mechanic here, please Lisa, always face the loco when going up or down the steps. I've had an apprentice fall, not a pretty ending.
@@thomasboese3793 eek! Yeah, I turned down the audio on the guy advising me to turn around, but I was already on a roll and would have been more scary trying to turn around at that point - and I felt secure that way. Felt like I could see the steps easier… but sounds like it’s always advised to go the other direction?
Very cool you’re an ex-railroad mechanic! And yes, that beautiful bright red etc. locomotive and the Rio Grande might be my favorites stateside… and the Orient Express is pure charm and opulence in terms of European train rides.
@@LisaKEntertainment "… but sounds like it’s always advised to go the other direction?"
Absolutely! It's three-point contact at all times. Put whatever you are taking on/off the loco on the deck, go up/down the steps, and grab your stuff off the deck. Otherwise, a broken jaw, smashed nose or some other interesting new feature shows up unwanted.
@@thomasboese3793 Three points of contact is a good policy. I have decent size hands and while not something I would probably repeat, had my phone in one hand - that was also able to grab on. Don’t think I could have gotten down without three points, that’s for sure. Appreciate your safety comment - and cringe thinking about the person you know of who fell 😬😳
Wow, that is one clean locomotive! Interesting that John does not look behind him when going in reverse, is that a standard practice!?
@@chrisstromberg6527 @talesfromtherails - would you like to reply on this?
I see side mirrors. Also, I wonder if some have backup cameras for better safety around tourists.
@@ameyring There were also a bunch of volunteers looking out / making sure folks stayed away from the track / didn’t cross etc.
The eyes on the back of the engine are our conductor. They communicate with the engineer by radio, because the engineer can't see the back of the train. The engines are restored to period correct, so no cameras on this one. One of my favorite things about watching an engineer is the amount of trust involved in the process.❤
@@marnimotorette Thank you so much, Marni, for sharing these helpful insights / replying to folks. I look forward to giving you more of a proper introduction to everyone in my next episode.
Wow, you had a cab ride , lucky girl!
@@jameslanders4819 I know, right?!
The Santa fe is a really beautiful engine , your so lucky !
@@raysrails2164 I felt lucky! Love the beautiful, red and yellow, and it had such a beautiful paint job / was in gleaming condition.
Your so lucky to do that. Can anyone ride on there?
@TalesfromtheRails - perhaps you would be best to answer this question?
Hi Robert! They have a program called "Run One". Reach out to the museum for details and prices. 😊 I highly recommend it!
Always Enjoy your video's Lisa, Trains are fun, ..Trains with a Gorgeous and Sweet lady, even Better! ..keep making them!
@@Caboose6500 ☺️😌 Thank you… will do!
I didnt realize you are a foamer,very cool great video ty👍
@@bradleyjanes2949 A what? And thank you!
@@LisaKEntertainment lol a foamer is a derogatory nickname given to people who love trains and start foaming at the mouth whenever they see one😆 👍thanks for asking
@@bradleyjanes2949 🤣
Beautiful paint on the engine
@@Walt1960 So bright and shiny!
John was very generous to give you a ride that Santa Fe Diesel engine
@@harrisonallen651 He was. SO glad he invited me up in the cab. He’s all about teaching, sharing and seems to enjoy providing h toe train experience to more people. And, these episodes promote the museum and the RUclips Channel of theirs that he manages 😄Producing marketing content definitely helps with access👍
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@@Vector_QF8 ☺️🤗🙏🏼
I liked the video, but the sound was quite distorted during conversation. Please check your mics and use a windsock-a suggestion.
@@sfalkow24 As you can probably imagine, it was incredibly loud in the cab - an audio nightmare. I went ahead and recorded some of the conversations, even though I planned to talk with folks outside the train to capture solid audio - which I did, that you’ll be able to experience in the next episode. At the end, although it was a bit distorted and not awesome, I opted to go ahead and use it, feeling like it was clear enough and added value.
Glad you liked the episode 👍