@CarNutandTrainNut2 A lot of Conrail units were assigned to certain places along each division. This one in particular would have been assigned to Lancaster, PA or the Dillerville Yard and the surrounding local services. I see tons of switchers and GP40-2's labled for Harrisburg, Reading, or Lebanon or other places in New Jersey. Most of the exConrail units, believe it or not, still work in the area where they were assigned 11+ years ago!
About 3/10 of a mile east of Wyomissing Junction a line splits off to Allentown and a line splits off to Philadelphia, thus forming a wye. Trains spin power there all the time, like if they need an engine in the lead that is cab-signal equipped for the Pittsburgh Line.
@GordonTurnerpark It was rebuilt in the Juniata shops in Altoona, PA. The 5416 was stripped down at the beginning of July and was done being rebuilt in August. At the time I am typing this, there are only 10 active SD50's: 5401, 5406, 5415, 5420, 5424, 5425, 5438, 5439, 5441, and 5443.
The battery in the first unit died, the second unit was also having a few issues, but worked... somewhat. They had to shove the train backwards to clear the interlocking to dispatcher could move other trains. After the traffic cleared, they had to spin the power, which can be done 2000 feet to the east, because the dividing connections to Allentown and Philadelphia ultimately make a wye.
@o00o00ozy I am sure I just worked on that engine a few weeks ago. I wrote down the engine number so I could look it up and show my boys which engine I worked on that day. I figured it would be easy to find due to the fact that I haven't seen many of them in service. I was in Toledo Ohio working a road switcher. NS doesn't reissue engine numbers. Even if they rebuild, they use the same number.
First question.-how would turning the power help when you still have the same locomotive? second question-how did you get to this view point. I usually setup over on business 422 at the west end of CP-Wyomissing?
@o00o00ozy I just happened to clean out my grip today and found my switch list from that day with my engine number written at the top. It was 5406. Sorry about that. I was just reading some of my earlier posts and it seems like I was arguing.
That 5416 Conrail is a piece of crap. I had to work it. They should scrap that turd. No ditch lights, smells like a sewer. The engineer spent the whole day fighting the dynamic. We were restricted to 20 on the way home.
@CarNutandTrainNut2
A lot of Conrail units were assigned to certain places along each division. This one in particular would have been assigned to Lancaster, PA or the Dillerville Yard and the surrounding local services. I see tons of switchers and GP40-2's labled for Harrisburg, Reading, or Lebanon or other places in New Jersey. Most of the exConrail units, believe it or not, still work in the area where they were assigned 11+ years ago!
About 3/10 of a mile east of Wyomissing Junction a line splits off to Allentown and a line splits off to Philadelphia, thus forming a wye. Trains spin power there all the time, like if they need an engine in the lead that is cab-signal equipped for the Pittsburgh Line.
I love that the least reliable locomotive EMD ever made was the only one working properly in that consist. Made me smile.
Great video! Those SD40s at the beginning sounded pretty sweet.
@GordonTurnerpark
It was rebuilt in the Juniata shops in Altoona, PA. The 5416 was stripped down at the beginning of July and was done being rebuilt in August. At the time I am typing this, there are only 10 active SD50's: 5401, 5406, 5415, 5420, 5424, 5425, 5438, 5439, 5441, and 5443.
The battery in the first unit died, the second unit was also having a few issues, but worked... somewhat. They had to shove the train backwards to clear the interlocking to dispatcher could move other trains. After the traffic cleared, they had to spin the power, which can be done 2000 feet to the east, because the dividing connections to Allentown and Philadelphia ultimately make a wye.
Damn, third train must have a bell out on the horn or something. Sounds depressed haha!
This was when NS was the best railroad
Awesome video man! That P5 on H31 was nasty!
0:13 That must be the "Landfill (Garbage) train".
Probably one of the Gevo's ^,^
Take care,
Ryan
Love the white ballast at the beginning. :-)
Love those fast freights
@o00o00ozy I am sure I just worked on that engine a few weeks ago. I wrote down the engine number so I could look it up and show my boys which engine I worked on that day. I figured it would be easy to find due to the fact that I haven't seen many of them in service. I was in Toledo Ohio working a road switcher. NS doesn't reissue engine numbers. Even if they rebuild, they use the same number.
nice the sd50s are slowly becoming 40e's
Where did the units for 501 go to to turn around?
*Awesome*
How do you know the train ID number and what frequency they are on on the radios?
That was great! Nice job! *****
First question.-how would turning the power help when you still have the same locomotive?
second question-how did you get to this view point. I usually setup over on business 422 at the west end of CP-Wyomissing?
Great vid! Another EMD baillin' out GEVO.s! Hmm!
I'm planning on working for either CSX or Norfolk Southern, as I live in Kent, in Northern Ohio. Which one is better?
NS has furloughed a lot of employees
Great video thank's
@o00o00ozy I just happened to clean out my grip today and found my switch list from that day with my engine number written at the top. It was 5406. Sorry about that. I was just reading some of my earlier posts and it seems like I was arguing.
108 wierd horn
Ok, thanks, good video by the way.
That 5416 Conrail is a piece of crap. I had to work it. They should scrap that turd. No ditch lights, smells like a sewer. The engineer spent the whole day fighting the dynamic. We were restricted to 20 on the way home.
Loved the video but I have to question the spelling of "Reefers". ROTFLMAO and I am 64. Does your mother know?
nice vid
how does a dead battery shutdown a locomotive
bad voltage regulator,aux.gen. failure.funny that almost all ns units have battery charger plugs on them.
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3:08 top gon!!! let it not be said that railroads dont have a sense of humor!
Typical dash 9s failing. Lol