RJ Corman Loop Creek Branch Coal Train Interchanging @ CSX Mainline, Thurmond West Virginia!

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  • Опубликовано: 19 окт 2018
  • RJ Corman Railroad Company bringing a huge loaded coal train down to CSX interchange in Thurmond, West Virginia. Remote coal town with 2 railroad companies, a unique railroad/automobile bridge, a restored station still used by Amtrak and a population of 5! This spells awesomeness~! We chased a couple lite locomotives up the 16 mile branch and then filmed them coming onto the CSX mainline. The coal train is seen coming onto the main in the heart of the town and then backing east down the main. Then we show the locomotives run around the train to hook onto the other end so another crew can continue the move east. I also show the rails before and after the train. It takes 5 locomotives to get the train out of the loadout at Pax. A few miles before Thurmond, the 2 RJ Corman locomotives were set off on a siding. Trains go very slow on the branch to Pax and it takes 2 hours to go the 16 miles. A truck can been seen in the video following the train on the branch. A crew member in the truck lines the switches and removes the derail for the coal train. Listen in on 160.230. Recorded Friday, October 12, 2018. Also check out my friends band Chaos Ritual. www.reverbnation.com/chaosritual Thanks for watching! Please comment, rate and SUBSCRIBE TO JAWTOOTH!!
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  • @crushhardtack2870
    @crushhardtack2870 5 лет назад +41

    I like all your videos, but I think this is your best so far. Great close up action! Thanks, Mr. Tooth!

    • @JawTooth
      @JawTooth  5 лет назад +3

      Thank you Crush!

  • @bobjackson3760
    @bobjackson3760 Год назад

    I have been to Thurmond several times and this video about the train making the run to Pax is one of the best Jaw Tooth has ever done. The bridge over the New River is wonderful to walk.

  • @jackscott7237
    @jackscott7237 5 лет назад +10

    Sure was a lot of train action in that one. Great video. I love the sound of a Train Horn out in the Hillsides where it echos forever. Thanks Jaw Tooth

    • @stripervince1
      @stripervince1 4 года назад +1

      Beautiful little town... Bet there's some great fishing in that river... I worked for RJ in Kentucky about 15 years ago, only for a few months, something better came along. Nice vid JT

  • @millicentcatlett7254
    @millicentcatlett7254 3 года назад +2

    One of the very best JT. Love the echos of horns off the hills, the rivers and bridges and of course the close up action - just like my HO! Frank, Chichester,UK

  • @BaltimoreAndOhioRR
    @BaltimoreAndOhioRR 5 лет назад +8

    Love those trestles!!! Nice job! ☺

  • @gregturner5890
    @gregturner5890 4 года назад +4

    The beauty of an well build railroad bridge..A art of its own..thanks jaws..

    • @JawTooth
      @JawTooth  4 года назад

      Couldn't agree more!

  • @horror-metal-mike4320
    @horror-metal-mike4320 3 года назад +1

    Thurmond is definitely the best place for railfanning in my opinion Jaw Tooth! I love the beautiful scenery and the trestle over the New river. You definitely got some cool coal trains in this one! Coal trains are my favorite kind of trains for sure! The old buildings, the National bank of Thurmond, the Mankin building, and old coal tower are truly awesome Jaw Tooth! I know it would be a great view from the top of that tower, but I'm afraid of heights! Anyway, really awesome video of some awesome coal trains and historic train station with museum.

  • @hadesdescent6664
    @hadesdescent6664 3 года назад +1

    Like #1,7k!
    Amazing video in FULL!,👌🏿👆👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿💯🤗😋🤠
    Thankfully locomotives have steerable trucks, otherwise I believe rails would cry!
    Never too old, the video 👍🏿
    Great work Jaw Tooth 🦷😄🤜🤛

  • @gotsteem
    @gotsteem 3 года назад +1

    9:07 Look at that beautiful old style railroad signal with semaphore arm.. Just a wonderful picture with the station and the bridge and the signal..

  • @greglaplante7593
    @greglaplante7593 5 лет назад +5

    Love coal trains. I live in Valdosta Georgia we have a huge CSX yard here. And Norfolk Southern.

  • @bobjackson3760
    @bobjackson3760 Год назад

    Of all your great videos I like this one the best. I grew up in West Virginia, in Princeton, but I am just now beginning the explore the New River Gorge National Park. I have been to Thurmond three times, and it is like a trip back in time! Absolutely fascinating. I knew nothing about the Loop Creek Branch to Pax, but your video makes it come alive, especially the part of the video that follows the RJ Corman locomotives up the branch to near US 19. The coal train that comes back and transitions on to the main line is great to watch. This video really tells well the story of WV coal and the countless rail spurs that trail off into the mountains to bring it back and eventually to people all over the world. Keep up the good work!

  • @jmb5177
    @jmb5177 2 года назад +1

    I worked at the scout camp near Glen Jean for 6 summers. My wife would ride Amtrak to Thurmond or Prince from Indianapolis at the end of the season and we would drive through some awesome country on our way home. I watched trains all over that area when I was off. Thanks

  • @suzannemilton8346
    @suzannemilton8346 3 года назад +1

    No, I never have seen a bridge like this until now. It's unique! Enjoy your train videos and love your trademark sayings: "Start the video,son" and: "But wait, there's more"!

  • @vernonmatthews181
    @vernonmatthews181 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for that long distance shot at the Gantry Signalling, this is always one of my favorites prior & during changing.😎👌👍

  • @joseleoneldamasceno2075
    @joseleoneldamasceno2075 5 лет назад +2

    I AM IN BRAZIL BUT I AM YOUR NEW FOLLOWER AND BUILDER OF THE ONLY RAILWAY FERRLEO LIVESTEAMER ON SCALE 1/10 THE FERRERO !!!!!, SENSATIONAL VIDEOS THANK YOU

  • @TheCheffydave
    @TheCheffydave 2 года назад

    4TH time viewing “THURMOND”, one of my AL TIME FAV’s!

  • @MilePost106
    @MilePost106 3 года назад +2

    I love it when you guys catch them on this line! I think it’s very scenic and cool as hell!

  • @SKYKOP1972
    @SKYKOP1972 2 года назад

    Absolutely fan-dang-tastic video JT. Excellent work. Your efforts have not gone unnoticed on this one!!! Many gthanks!!!

  • @mikeday62
    @mikeday62 5 лет назад +6

    Great to see the return of the coal industry.

  • @carlwidell8983
    @carlwidell8983 5 лет назад +13

    Love the bridge and mountains.

    • @tankerboy1374
      @tankerboy1374 5 лет назад +1

      should drive over it with yes with train beside u fun fun i did few times

    • @carlwidell8983
      @carlwidell8983 5 лет назад

      tankerboy1374 I could fly out East and rent a car.

  • @chatanugadotorg
    @chatanugadotorg 5 лет назад +6

    Cool video. Was just down there a couple weeks ago. When I was down there in 2013, I caught an empty coal train going up the branch as I was driving to Thurmond, and then in 2014, I caught a loaded coal train coming down the branch to Thurmond. Got a great pic of it and a westbound intermodal waiting at the Thurmond station (train on both sides) while they waited for an eastbound tanker train. Quite something to get a 3-way meet there. On that day, they pulled the coal train into the siding on the other side of the old C&O coal tower, ran the locomotives around up there, and then left it there for CSX to take.

    • @JawTooth
      @JawTooth  5 лет назад +2

      Awesome! 3 trains at once would be like the good old days. We also caught Amtrak right when it got dark.

    • @chatanugadotorg
      @chatanugadotorg 5 лет назад

      Yeah, when I go down, I spend the afternoon down there and then head home after catching the Cardinal. Not as many trains as a lot of places I railfan, but it's a very relaxing trip.

  • @natgass8102
    @natgass8102 3 года назад +9

    nice location, it’s been a long time since I’ve seen the film “Matewan" that was filmed here

  • @keithdickson8364
    @keithdickson8364 5 лет назад +4

    Great video. I see you video a lot around Cincinnati also. I live up the road in Lebanon.

  • @westep4273
    @westep4273 5 лет назад +5

    I went there over the summer man I love Thurmond

  • @tonydavey3741
    @tonydavey3741 2 года назад

    Wow that was a 100 car train and they backed it up quite a distance by the look of it, another very interesting video, thanks for sharing

    • @JawTooth
      @JawTooth  2 года назад

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @mikejameshupfer
    @mikejameshupfer 7 месяцев назад

    I love the "Weight Limit 10 Tons" sign on the bridge 1:14

  • @williamschlenger1518
    @williamschlenger1518 3 года назад +1

    Nasty looking river & maybe time for a new bridge.Great scenery.

  • @prodigaljess
    @prodigaljess 4 года назад +1

    Man, this one was so cool! Lots of curved track, switches and a bridge. Busy rail intersection and great scenery. Even some unique-looking crossings. Very cool stuff where you were shadowing the train engines from the road, too. Awesome!

  • @gayledewald7765
    @gayledewald7765 2 года назад

    Nice, my nephews and I enjoyed your video. Thanks for sharing!!!

  • @train1962
    @train1962 5 лет назад +3

    Excellent video Brian! I will have to watch it a few more times.Thanks for posting it.

  • @1940limited
    @1940limited 5 лет назад +3

    Wow! Look at all that coal! Nice to see it. All the best to everyone in Thurmond, WV.

  • @timberwolfpowler8747
    @timberwolfpowler8747 4 года назад +2

    That river is a hoot to raft on. Side note; my mother and a lot of family is from that area. As a kid in the summer I spent a lot of time around Summersville and that area long before the big bridge was ever thought of.

    • @JawTooth
      @JawTooth  4 года назад

      Cool, I wish I could have seen it back then

    • @timberwolfpowler8747
      @timberwolfpowler8747 4 года назад

      @@JawTooth Beautiful area and great scenic backroads. Just be sure to have strong brakes on your vehicle .
      BTW, If memory serves me the movie "Matewan" about the mining wars Ie " Matewan War 1920 was filmed there in 1987. Thurmond was a stand in location.

  • @ronhill2108
    @ronhill2108 3 года назад +1

    I just learned about R J Corman- what an amazing life story

    • @gotsteem
      @gotsteem 3 года назад

      Same here.. Truly a wonderful man. I wish I could have met him..
      A rare breed in this day and age. Few and far between.

  • @2seeatnite42
    @2seeatnite42 3 года назад

    Awesome Video. Love that bridge. Thanks for sharing.

  • @dmorgan28
    @dmorgan28 4 года назад +2

    That was a great video. It sure looked like that river was raging bank to bank right up under the bridge. Really enjoyed it. Thanks 👍👍👍❤️

    • @JawTooth
      @JawTooth  4 года назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @Patrick-pl8wv
    @Patrick-pl8wv 5 лет назад +4

    Just love that West Virginia scenery. LOL

  • @yardlimit8695
    @yardlimit8695 4 года назад

    nice video,,,,,,,,,,,,glad to see you got the 2 yellow signals and then watch them drop down.............always good to see the signals ,,,,,,

  • @joelwellington1784
    @joelwellington1784 5 лет назад

    Thanks Brian. Awesome video. Wooooooo 🚂🚂🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃

  • @moparluvrsgagarage2898
    @moparluvrsgagarage2898 5 лет назад +4

    dat is one FREEKING long batch of Coalers, hadnt seen nutin like since seeing em at the piers in Norfolk WOW

    • @JawTooth
      @JawTooth  5 лет назад +1

      I filmed a couple other coal trains, a mixed freight and Amtrak at Thurmond for a future video.

  • @randallbyrd1973
    @randallbyrd1973 5 лет назад

    Awesome video TY for sharing

  • @CHOCOLATEDADDY28
    @CHOCOLATEDADDY28 4 года назад

    Love the video!!! Don't know which one is better the train or the view, mountains & Bridges. Spectacular

  • @dougblalock5175
    @dougblalock5175 Год назад

    This is another awesome video that piped up.
    Cool, cool location.
    👍👍👍👍👍 Jawtooth!

  • @williamschlenger1518
    @williamschlenger1518 2 года назад

    Great video.I love the old building at the junction.

  • @joshelder562
    @joshelder562 3 года назад

    My dad lives right above the RJ corman line. I grew up watching trains from above. This line used to serve the Georgia Pacific Plant as well.

  • @larrymcneil8038
    @larrymcneil8038 5 лет назад

    Picturesque views of West Virginia thanks for sharing

  • @johnridel1380
    @johnridel1380 5 лет назад +5

    Great video, love that bridge!

  • @RandySchartiger
    @RandySchartiger 5 лет назад +1

    used to hear and see trains around here all the time, I miss them now, thanks for sharing!

    • @JawTooth
      @JawTooth  5 лет назад

      My friend was asking how far we were from Cass. I have another friend who wants to go there also. Anyway, thanks for watching and have a great weekend Randy!

    • @frankneher9192
      @frankneher9192 5 лет назад

      Cass is awesome

  • @usnusmcret
    @usnusmcret 2 года назад

    Love the “Weight Limit 10 Tons” sign

  • @victoriademaire9687
    @victoriademaire9687 4 года назад

    What beautiful scenery!

  • @garliclovers1416
    @garliclovers1416 3 года назад

    Great video. I am a couple of oceans away, and in another hemisphere, and 3 yrs late but it feels like I am standing right there beside the line. Thanks mate. Really interesting.

  • @DavidWright-yn9bi
    @DavidWright-yn9bi 4 года назад +1

    By far one of your best videos. The scenery is very cool with the mountains and bridges. Super job!!

    • @JawTooth
      @JawTooth  4 года назад

      Thank you very much!

  • @robertwillett9204
    @robertwillett9204 5 лет назад +1

    I walked all around this town once. It was used as the set for the John Sayles film ‘Matewan’ about the coal wars of the 1920’s and the formation of the United Mine Workers Union. It’s hard not to notice that the railroad was Mainstreet in these old towns. The downtown buildings always directly faced the railroad tracks.

    • @JawTooth
      @JawTooth  5 лет назад

      I have that movie on DVD. Good movie.

  • @seniorchief79tlc
    @seniorchief79tlc 3 года назад +1

    Heck with the rest! Jaw Tooth’s the best!!! NAILED ALL THE SIGNALS TOO!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @cbgadget4740
    @cbgadget4740 5 лет назад +2

    Hey JT, nice catch, great video. Beautiful West Virginia scenery. My wife’s parents and family were from Beckley about 20 miles south west of Thurmond. 👍👍👍😎😎😎

    • @JawTooth
      @JawTooth  5 лет назад +1

      Awesome! I drove through Beckly a few weeks ago

  • @williamschlenger1518
    @williamschlenger1518 3 года назад +1

    Love that shot at the junction.

  • @kevingreenlow1403
    @kevingreenlow1403 5 лет назад +1

    I've been watching them for over a year now, keep up the good work, P.S. I retired from working on British Rail (Now Networkrail) 3 years ago. I served for 45 years as a Signalman (Now called Signallers), you would know them there as , all the best.

    • @JawTooth
      @JawTooth  5 лет назад

      Thank you for your comments on my videos and for watching my videos!

  • @jamesmark782
    @jamesmark782 5 лет назад +6

    Nic e video. Love the C&O depot wither yellow siding and gingerbread wainscoating.

    • @JawTooth
      @JawTooth  5 лет назад +2

      That depot was in the movie called "Maitland". It was filmed right here. I have it on DVD. Thanks for watching James!

    • @Petemonster62
      @Petemonster62 5 лет назад +1

      Don't forget the classic 2-blade semaphore Train Order signal!

  • @philippussandt6445
    @philippussandt6445 5 лет назад +2

    I like all your videos wat you sending to me
    This one was very closed so good the video all the train tracks and the time to pendel
    This alsom
    God bless

  • @awizardalso
    @awizardalso 4 года назад

    I just saw the "Working Hard to be Lucky - the R.J. Corman story". He was a very unique person and someone I wish I could have met.

  • @Howoldareweanywayyipes
    @Howoldareweanywayyipes Год назад

    That's a very tight turn coming around to the bridge.

  • @rafaelfernandez8311
    @rafaelfernandez8311 4 года назад

    Se nota muy bien la HD. Muy bonito se oye el agua del rio, me encantó el lugar y las maniobras. Gracias

  • @kimberlyatwood5154
    @kimberlyatwood5154 2 года назад

    Luv trains on old bridges!

  • @CharlieGordonRailfan
    @CharlieGordonRailfan 5 лет назад +9

    Nice video Jaw Tooth. I am a relatively new subscriber to your channel. I have a few railfan videos, but I live near a not so busy CSX, Housatonic, Amtrak line. I love trains, and my 2 year old goes crazy when he hears the horns.

    • @JawTooth
      @JawTooth  5 лет назад

      Awesome. I miss living by the tracks. I lived by the tracks in a few places. Hope you enjoy my videos. Merry Christmas!

  • @brucecovnick8964
    @brucecovnick8964 Год назад

    It is really neat to watch the train go over this bridge. I have seen it in one of your other videos.

  • @herdingcats3850
    @herdingcats3850 4 года назад +1

    Jawtooth, it"s a great comfort and a joy to see you and Warren (Buffett) communicating so well during these turbulent times in our country. Perhaps the two of you could help President Trump and the Congress deliver us from Covid-19 by Labor Day as well. Lord knows we all need help. Regardless, take care in tour travels.

  • @n2uid01
    @n2uid01 5 лет назад

    I never realized how beautiful that part of W. Va is! Thank ?//you

  • @rebelbaron7003
    @rebelbaron7003 2 года назад

    Really boss place to see trains.
    Loved this video Bri.....one of my favs.
    If Thurmond had tracks coming through town and had a greasy spoon scrambled eggs n bacon place Id visit.
    Plus looks like a nice river to fish in too.

    • @JawTooth
      @JawTooth  2 года назад

      Glad you enjoyed it! They have almost all of that. You just need to bring your own food

  • @kennethgaines6866
    @kennethgaines6866 4 года назад +1

    Tooth, you the man.Keep it up

    • @JawTooth
      @JawTooth  4 года назад

      Thanks, you too!

  • @gabrielreliat6967
    @gabrielreliat6967 5 лет назад +2

    Very verry interesting! Too often we h've seen freight trains on main lines ans it's rare too get one stream on jonctions and see the real works as operations going and back...

  • @helviopd
    @helviopd 5 лет назад

    Nice video. Thanks.

  • @chrisshoulders4066
    @chrisshoulders4066 5 лет назад +1

    Awesome catch my friend.

  • @9005067
    @9005067 3 года назад

    thanks for sharing ,im really enjoying this

    • @JawTooth
      @JawTooth  3 года назад

      Glad you enjoy it!

    • @9005067
      @9005067 3 года назад

      @@JawTooth it was a good one ,i love seeing places like that

  • @Galaxy2517
    @Galaxy2517 4 года назад +8

    If you get a chance to watch the R.J. Corman story on here, I highly recommend it. Inspiring to say the least!

    • @Snowtruckdriver
      @Snowtruckdriver 4 года назад

      I just saw it tonight. Fantastic story of rags to riches.

    • @redrock717
      @redrock717 4 года назад

      I love it! Rick was the example of what every ceo should be like and how they should treat hardworking employees.

    • @natgass8102
      @natgass8102 3 года назад

      definitely it brought a tear to me eyes

  • @jamesnichols2188
    @jamesnichols2188 2 года назад

    Nice catch thanks for sharing

    • @JawTooth
      @JawTooth  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching

  • @bobgallo2178
    @bobgallo2178 5 лет назад

    Hey Brian, this is a really cool catch. Thanks for posting.

  • @PakistanTrainz
    @PakistanTrainz 5 лет назад +1

    Fantastic Video Clip ❤️👍

  • @johnhull6363
    @johnhull6363 5 лет назад +8

    Some good looking coal there

    • @johnhull6363
      @johnhull6363 5 лет назад

      Hey jaw tooth...love your work brother

  • @hoosierhobbies
    @hoosierhobbies 5 лет назад

    Nice pace! It was interesting to see the slack run in coming off the bridge.

  • @markviereck4547
    @markviereck4547 5 лет назад

    RJ Corman. One of the best men to ever live in the country.

  • @jeremycox571
    @jeremycox571 Год назад

    Always cool videos !

  • @jamesritsick1636
    @jamesritsick1636 3 года назад

    This whole scene has a lot of potential. Very interesting

  • @404BOOMER
    @404BOOMER 2 года назад

    That scenery really makes it a cool video. Nice job J T

  • @swiftlantz
    @swiftlantz 4 года назад +2

    I got to finally watch this operation by following the train down the line as it headed to Thurmond. on Mar. 5, 2020

  • @TheWaveanalyst
    @TheWaveanalyst 3 года назад +1

    You made it to 100,000 subscribers -- Congratulations, Jaw Tooth!

  • @louis9750
    @louis9750 5 лет назад

    Great video!!!

  • @Kfowlkes09
    @Kfowlkes09 5 лет назад

    Awesome video.

  • @bradyryan5105
    @bradyryan5105 5 лет назад +1

    Love it man

  • @williamsantangelo
    @williamsantangelo 4 года назад

    Thanks to you 100 car coal train, a great haul most excellent Billy PJ LI N.Y.! NEAT!

    • @JawTooth
      @JawTooth  4 года назад

      Thanks for watching

  • @jeffreygosselin1143
    @jeffreygosselin1143 3 года назад +1

    Very scenic area and great catch!

    • @JawTooth
      @JawTooth  3 года назад +1

      Thank you very much!

  • @mikenbevtrips
    @mikenbevtrips 5 лет назад +3

    You're the best!

  • @lucclaes8656
    @lucclaes8656 5 лет назад

    Great video! One of your best. Greetings from Belgium.

  • @Chessie1985
    @Chessie1985 5 лет назад

    Awesome video!!!

  • @alannero4902
    @alannero4902 Год назад

    all I can say is outstanding video as usual thanks

  • @CMOTrains783
    @CMOTrains783 5 лет назад

    Awesome Video!

  •  5 лет назад

    Super Train 🚂💯😍 Super videos 👏👏👍🙋‍♂️

  • @MaxSupercars
    @MaxSupercars 5 лет назад +3

    Great vid! 😍

  • @rivkahhannah
    @rivkahhannah 5 лет назад +1

    Great catch!! Thumbs up :)

  • @ronaldrondeau7870
    @ronaldrondeau7870 Год назад

    Wow that was fun did not saw that before

  • @crazytrainmanproductions6009
    @crazytrainmanproductions6009 5 лет назад

    Really neat scenery! Defiantly would be a great place to film and take pictures of trains and enjoy the scenery there. Great video Jawtooth! Btw that is some high water!

  • @joshelder562
    @joshelder562 3 года назад

    Holy hell! You got the Harvey Crossing in the video. My dad is actually the one who had them install the crossing lights. Used just be a cross buck there. My dad lives right above the tracks to the left of the crossing. That’s so awesome man.