I don't care how modern or post-modern a locomotive gets, the air bell and "whoosh" when it is shut off, along with the air exhaust on the automatic and independent brakes are as timeless as a GP7!
I have absolutely NOT A CLUE what is going on with the leavers but it's obviously important and done with an effortless smoothness that is a joy to watch. 👍Good stuff!
Mr Barnett, thanks for taking us for the cab ride, enjoy as always. Hit the mark hit the goal, exceed my expectation, on the BA 451 months age 60 Happy New Year sir, thank you for your service
I love watching videos like this. I'm amazed how many controls Mr Barnett has to interact with even during what appears to be very mundane slow progress down a track.
I agree growing up I used to think how hard could it be to drive one of those no steering involved just throttle and braking but it’s much more than that
About to go through train dispatcher training. Want to get a good idea of what you guys go through on your side of things so I can have a better understanding and help me perform on my end. Love the videos 🚂
Videos like this make me appreciate trains even more. I wonder if CSX will let ride alongs happen after covid. I would love to experience riding in the cab of a train.
Mike Barnett.... A man so smooth he makes a locomotive look like a 75 coupe DeVille..... Yeah that's right.... I see the little lean to the right LOL...😉.... Sunroof top... Diamond in the back digging the scene with my gangster lean
The great part about driving a train is you don't have to steer; the terrible part is if you don't see a problem far enough ahead there's nothing you can do except watch yourself slide into it and blam. If it's something big enough you gotta try to get out. It must be a nerve-wracking business driving these things. Go Engineers!
Even crazier being a conductor and hanging off a ladder in crazy weather elements and running into a issue and having to jump off. I know a guy who said he almost got smashed by one of the train cars or something and had to jump off the ladder from the train into a ditch.
@@kylanm7053 Never thought to do that. Had a feeling it might be an SD70m. The teardrop window was a bit of a give away for me. That plus the sound of an emd engine. After 7 years of driving Sd70 ACe's you get used to the sound. Much prefer the chug of the GE's though.
I just found your channel. Thank you for the videos. I wish management would understand that this type or video is both educational and good publicity. I think it should be encouraged for all U.S. railroads. Why yes, I am a railfan. How did you know? (ETA wise = wish)
I so wish I could have been an locomotive engineer! I hear it's like firefighters....it just runs in the family. I always wondered how one could break into the industry but it's too late now as I approach 50 and well established in a career that I intend to retire from with a pension. I still love everything about trains though.
Mr. Mike makes it look so easy but, Railroading is not all ice cream and cake especially if you are working any rail yard as a Switchman or on the line of road as Mr Mike shows us. Remember, there are RULES to learn Train signals, sign post, hand signals the list is long and you will be tested before you even get to be hired. And If ever I become hire by any railroad, I hope that there is an instructor like Mr Mike to train me a nugget of his knowledge to see me home safely until I retire.
I want to do this when I’m older. I want to drive locals because then I would stay in the same area, and not be too far from home. How long are you usually gone when on a train like this?
this guys a legend my dads a conductor for Amtrak the California Zephyr he could be an engineer just doesn’t want to he used to be an engineer for bnsf and Utah railway and maybe other railroads I want to be a engineer when I get older
Do you have to qualify to operate a different type of locomotive like a commercial pilot would have to train and then qualify to operate a different type of aircraft? A pilot who is qualified to operate a Boeing 737, would have to train and qualify to operate a different type of airliner like an Airbus A320, even thought they are very similar. Or can you operate any locomotive type you want?
Nice Catch Mr Barnett, Have you ever had a recording Through Gloster Ga at MP549? Cuz I would love to see a shot of you going past my Favorite spot. Thanks👍
Now what kind of train was this where the controls are opposite of where they are in other videos Mr Barnett? And I have another question. Where would I get one of those reflective safety vests like you wear to hang in my railroad room I'm creating?
I can’t wait to start working with CSX I’m almost done with high school got one more year left and it’s been my dream since I was young but I’m getting close just got one year of school left
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I don't care how modern or post-modern a locomotive gets, the air bell and "whoosh" when it is shut off, along with the air exhaust on the automatic and independent brakes are as timeless as a GP7!
I am so proud of you Mike.
I've watched you switched tracks and it's amazing to me.
Thanks Sharon
@@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042 ARGENTINA RODRÍGUEZ TBA ALL NCA MSTS 🇦🇷
@@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042 ARGENTINA 🇺🇸
I have absolutely NOT A CLUE what is going on with the leavers but it's obviously important and done with an effortless smoothness that is a joy to watch. 👍Good stuff!
Huge respect sir, I can watch this for hours and hours, EMD locomotive sounds epic here
Awesome video, I love that horn!
The only problem with this video is that it isn’t longer. I love your videos!
Love to see cab views as I’ve never had the honour to be in one. Thank you for sharing!
Mr Barnett, thanks for taking us for the cab ride, enjoy as always. Hit the mark hit the goal, exceed my expectation, on the BA 451 months age 60 Happy New Year sir, thank you for your service
Thank you Happy New Year.
Locomotive engineer Mike Barnett is awesome 😎.
I like how he blows a short and long and short blast of the horn 📯 good job Mike Barnett.
I love watching videos like this. I'm amazed how many controls Mr Barnett has to interact with even during what appears to be very mundane slow progress down a track.
I agree growing up I used to think how hard could it be to drive one of those no steering involved just throttle and braking but it’s much more than that
Handling that mass of steel like it’s nothing. What a cool cat.
Just AWESOME! Some much to take in. Stay safe! Can't wait for the next trip!
Thanks for the videos Mr. Barnett the Engineer!
This dude is a legend
About to go through train dispatcher training. Want to get a good idea of what you guys go through on your side of things so I can have a better understanding and help me perform on my end. Love the videos 🚂
Thank you, Mike Barnett! Very cool for us VRFs!
Videos like this make me appreciate trains even more. I wonder if CSX will let ride alongs happen after covid. I would love to experience riding in the cab of a train.
Yeah same that would be so cool tbh
@@jarell1996 Yep, It would be a great experience.
Hello Mr. Barnett, this is one of my favorites of your videos! Happy New Year and God bless!
Same to you thanks
Great video just too short. I really enjoyed it Mike. Thanks 👍👍👍❤️
Mike Barnett.... A man so smooth he makes a locomotive look like a 75 coupe DeVille..... Yeah that's right.... I see the little lean to the right LOL...😉.... Sunroof top... Diamond in the back digging the scene with my gangster lean
The great part about driving a train is you don't have to steer; the terrible part is if you don't see a problem far enough ahead there's nothing you can do except watch yourself slide into it and blam. If it's something big enough you gotta try to get out.
It must be a nerve-wracking business driving these things. Go Engineers!
Even crazier being a conductor and hanging off a ladder in crazy weather elements and running into a issue and having to jump off. I know a guy who said he almost got smashed by one of the train cars or something and had to jump off the ladder from the train into a ditch.
Love your videos man, keep up the good work!
EMD of some sort. Guessing by the number an SD70 ?.
@@ianrx122 most likely a dash 8 or sd70mac
@@ianrx122 look up the # online. It's a union pacific locomotive.but I can tell you by the dash and horn its a emd sd70m
@@kylanm7053 Never thought to do that. Had a feeling it might be an SD70m. The teardrop window was a bit of a give away for me. That plus the sound of an emd engine. After 7 years of driving Sd70 ACe's you get used to the sound.
Much prefer the chug of the GE's though.
beautiful work in such a machine and the American locomotives are amazing greetings from Poland
Love your videos makes me feel like I'm riding with you
Great video Mike! I enjoy your videos
Man crazy when those macs and 70ms where the things roaming around the rails and that thundercab. Just crazy how times change.
Loved watching. I have operated a old steam locomotive, but not a modern train.
I love these videos. Thank you for posting them.
Thanks for doing these videos, its so cool to see the cab of a locomotive.
Hello again from central Maine. 🇺🇸
Ahh maine the home of the best lobsters!
Great job big mike keep up the good work.
🎵🎵🎵Like Mike.....Like to be like Mike🎵🎵🎵 Good stuff man💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
Thanks
Awesome footage man it's always been my dream to become a csx conductor or engineer
Wow that’s some cool stuff. I’m 12 years old and when I grow up I want to work for the railroad. I love trains
Same
Another day another great video 😎🚂
I love you videos! Really making me to consider a career change.
Man, this guy is so cool.
Go on with your bad self Mike! You make it look so easy, as a professional would.
Awesome Video Mike.
Hey happy new year!! I hope this covid virus goes away. Enjoy your retirement u deserve it. Keep up the awesome videos.
Love your videos, I railfan on the New Castle Sub , always look forward to your new videos
Nice video Mike! Please upload more!
I just found your channel. Thank you for the videos. I wish management would understand that this type or video is both educational and good publicity. I think it should be encouraged for all U.S. railroads. Why yes, I am a railfan. How did you know?
(ETA wise = wish)
Where are all the fishing holes on this route
It wouldn't matter you could only get to them by rail lol
Awesome Mr. Barnett
Do you sometimes just sit back and take in the fact that you're the one in control of that giant beast, wow man
Good Lord a diesel locomotive is the absolute best
Leavin off from where you parked at the end of the last video...cool
This is some good shit. Cheers from Canada eh
🤣
I so wish I could have been an locomotive engineer! I hear it's like firefighters....it just runs in the family. I always wondered how one could break into the industry but it's too late now as I approach 50 and well established in a career that I intend to retire from with a pension. I still love everything about trains though.
Awesome, thank you for the wonderful videos:):):)
Mr. Mike makes it look so easy
but, Railroading is not all ice cream and cake
especially if you are working any rail yard as
a Switchman or on the line of road as Mr Mike
shows us. Remember, there are RULES to learn
Train signals, sign post, hand signals the list is long
and you will be tested before you even get to be hired.
And If ever I become hire by any railroad, I hope that
there is an instructor like Mr Mike to train me a nugget
of his knowledge to see me home safely until I retire.
Thanks, always wanted a cab ride.
Awesome Video! This windshield seems better than the ones on GE with that extra cut on your right....You know what I mean!
I love ur trains
Love your videos man, respect from Canada 🇨🇦
I’ve noticed here on the Philly sub they are running less trains but the ones they are running have been monsters... 14,000 footers ...
Progressive railroading
a bunch of bullshit, PSR from why a employee told me is a scam.
Great video!
Awesome video
Thanks very much for a nice vidéo
I want to do this when I’m older. I want to drive locals because then I would stay in the same area, and not be too far from home. How long are you usually gone when on a train like this?
Nice love watching mike
That's an awesome Video right there!, keep it up👍😎
Awesome thanks for sharing this video!
Good job ...Sir👍👍👍🚂🚂🚂
this guys a legend my dads a conductor for Amtrak the California Zephyr he could be an engineer just doesn’t want to he used to be an engineer for bnsf and Utah railway and maybe other railroads I want to be a engineer when I get older
man, I would love to do that when I grow up.
How come you keep pushing the independent brake to the side? What does that do
Bails off the locomotive brakes
Do you have to qualify to operate a different type of locomotive like a commercial pilot would have to train and then qualify to operate a different type of aircraft? A pilot who is qualified to operate a Boeing 737, would have to train and qualify to operate a different type of airliner like an Airbus A320, even thought they are very similar. Or can you operate any locomotive type you want?
Cool videos as always
Hey love the videos love CSX want to work for them one day but what state do you work in
MIKE I LIKE YOUR TRAIN HORN
Hey Mike what are you doing with your right hand is that a brake
Those were some great car counts lol.
Like the sound of that EMD.
Such a cool 😎 guy
May I ask what is the black lever to far right? I’m no expert
Air brakes
independant brake.... controls the brakes on the locomotives.
Nice video!
Nice Catch Mr Barnett, Have you ever had a recording Through Gloster Ga at MP549? Cuz I would love to see a shot of you going past my Favorite spot. Thanks👍
Never went that way
@@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042 , oh ok. Just wondering since you've been on Q211 and Q580 which used to go through Gloster
Hey Mike how are things post headhunter? We have it going on over at NS - just minus the Hunter
I don't know Emcee I retired in 2014
What kind of engine was it
google UP 4943 and youll see lots of pictures of it
That was the SD70M/ SD70MAC he was driving?
@@Crazyrain1 yeah..if you listen youll hear them call out the engine number
@@CrazyCanuck91 oh
@@CrazyCanuck91 what’s the engine number?
0:35 did dispatcher say UP 49 was Union Pacific?
They are in a UP SD70m
How do you work for the railroad is there anything I need to do? Because I’m thinking about doing it as my career and I don’t know what to really do
Nope they train you in all crafts
@@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042 ohh ok 👌🏾
Now what kind of train was this where the controls are opposite of where they are in other videos Mr Barnett? And I have another question. Where would I get one of those reflective safety vests like you wear to hang in my railroad room I'm creating?
How Many Cars You Was Putting Behind Your Engine ?
Don't recall
@@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042 what
sounds like the defect detector said 144
All these idiots out there with crappy railfan channels... YOU sir are the real deal. Long live this channel.
Did you see any fish in that creek you were looking down at? Lol
I can’t wait to start working with CSX I’m almost done with high school got one more year left and it’s been my dream since I was young but I’m getting close just got one year of school left
Same, hopefully I can start at 20 and become a engineer at 25
@traindude217 lmao I made this comment when I knew nothing about railroading lmaoo
Nice that you can multitask while you drive
How many videos my guy got!
Nice video
Hey mike you have any shots going through acworth and the hickory grove crossing?
Do you prefer the desktop control stand, or the standard AAR one?
Either
@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042 thanks for the response. If you had to choose one for the entirety of a career what would it be?
@@rishavbanerjee1371 desktop
have you ever been through baton rouge or New Orleans Louisiana?
No I haven't
I have a question I would like to become an Engineer in 14 btw but is it loud in an Engine? From the horn?
Love From India ( South asia
what did you say in the start of the viddo? i couldn't hear you because of the break lol
Did you passed the red signal ?
That was actually a "Green over Red", means "Clear". "Red over Green" is "Medium Clear", many times used in case of a diverging route.
No
@@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042 roger that sir
@@B-and-O-Operator-Fairmont copy that
Ooooo! Nice! SD70MAC!
What locomotive is that?
We’re u driving a SD70M Union Pacific