Dang, my dad got 6 weeks off and 25,000.00 at the BN in 1993 when the engineer blew the horn when he was on the steps...he had a lost a certain amount of hearing for a while...
Wow! I did not know that was something you shouldn't do. When you think about it makes sense. So many rules. Not sure i could have survived the constant scrutiny by management. Hired to be fired?
@@Woofmeter I got written up at the RailNet for that ...I'm not sure if it's a actual rule...alot of conductors that flag crossing don't want engineers blowing....there was a video with a CSX crew arguing about that
I didn't work for railroad, and I appreciate everything you guys tell me about it. It's a tough job with long hours and crazy work schedules. Thank You for your input.
@@Woofmeter I took a buyout at 43....hired when I was late 17 on the Chicago Central....invested 80 percent and took 20 percent to start my company...bought 1 semi, now I'm up to 3, 2 box trucks and 2 vans....I spend 350 days on the road with out going home as no one really even wants to stay out for a week....sure I got 4 great drivers but 3 are always walking away after 3 days .....railway was awesome, I was home every night or every other....I miss it, but I'm making better money now, but it's taking a strain on me....trucking by far is harder then railway, I'm at a point now of trying to get hired on a few shortlines in Florida or Texas ...
Good luck with the short lines Trucking is rough and like you said being away from home that long makes it even worse. Take it from a retired guy. Putting that kind of strain on yourself catches up with you and does take tread off of life's tires. If you can, it's best to find that balance that will get you to the finish line. You don't want to reach retirement all broke down and dealing with health issues. In today's world that is easier said than done, but if you can, put yourself in a position to make that happen. Good Luck, I'm pulling for you.
Wickes used to be a town and was incorporated along with several others into Arnold. The road that runs to this crossing is named Wickes and the siding there remains Wickes
I think they do...The crew seems to enjoy their work most days and are fun to listen to on the radio. They have been kind to me, and I can't thank them enough.
@@tommyhunter1817 I did it for 10 years, it is a great, sometimes fun, high paying, very dangerous job that will keep you away from your family on special occasions and holidays. It's just the nature of the 24/7/ 365 day job.
Great catch!
Many thanks for watching
Excellent capture
I almost missed this shot. I got to Wickes just in time.
We’re going Home. Have a Good Weekend, Boys. 😬👍
I think that's the first drop in I picked up on the radio, I like it. It's a classic and so is "Thanks fellas, have a good weekend".
Very cool. Thanks!
You're welcome... Glad you enjoyed it.
Dang, my dad got 6 weeks off and 25,000.00 at the BN in 1993 when the engineer blew the horn when he was on the steps...he had a lost a certain amount of hearing for a while...
Wow! I did not know that was something you shouldn't do. When you think about it makes sense. So many rules. Not sure i could have survived the constant scrutiny by management. Hired to be fired?
@@Woofmeter I got written up at the RailNet for that ...I'm not sure if it's a actual rule...alot of conductors that flag crossing don't want engineers blowing....there was a video with a CSX crew arguing about that
I didn't work for railroad, and I appreciate everything you guys tell me about it. It's a tough job with long hours and crazy work schedules. Thank You for your input.
@@Woofmeter I took a buyout at 43....hired when I was late 17 on the Chicago Central....invested 80 percent and took 20 percent to start my company...bought 1 semi, now I'm up to 3, 2 box trucks and 2 vans....I spend 350 days on the road with out going home as no one really even wants to stay out for a week....sure I got 4 great drivers but 3 are always walking away after 3 days .....railway was awesome, I was home every night or every other....I miss it, but I'm making better money now, but it's taking a strain on me....trucking by far is harder then railway, I'm at a point now of trying to get hired on a few shortlines in Florida or Texas ...
Good luck with the short lines Trucking is rough and like you said being away from home that long makes it even worse. Take it from a retired guy. Putting that kind of strain on yourself catches up with you and does take tread off of life's tires. If you can, it's best to find that balance that will get you to the finish line. You don't want to reach retirement all broke down and dealing with health issues. In today's world that is easier said than done, but if you can, put yourself in a position to make that happen. Good Luck, I'm pulling for you.
I love the name of this location, the only other one I've been to is WICKES, ARKANSAS. 😊
Where is this located?
This located in Arnold Mo. Just south of St. Louis County where the Meramec River flows into the Mississippi.
Wickes used to be a town and was incorporated along with several others into Arnold. The road that runs to this crossing is named Wickes and the siding there remains Wickes
@@Woofmeter oh ok, you can see why it caught my attention, thanks Woof.
I'm still clueless as to what state this is in though.😂
Great video. I subscribed to your channel as well!
Thanks for that...I subscribed to your channel...I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
@@Woofmeter Awesome! Thank you for subscribing and for the comment!
Wonder if those guys know they have the best job in the world?
I think they do...The crew seems to enjoy their work most days and are fun to listen to on the radio. They have been kind to me, and I can't thank them enough.
@@tommyhunter1817 I did it for 10 years, it is a great, sometimes fun, high paying, very dangerous job that will keep you away from your family on special occasions and holidays. It's just the nature of the 24/7/ 365 day job.
What model was them locomotives
EMD GP38...
2094 is a gp60 and 1431 is a gp40-2.
Thanks for that ..
@@flipjr5708 who builds gp-60s
@@opvjg electric motive division. EMD.
Wow the amount of views for this is crazy.
I agree, I have no idea why this reached that amount of views.
Yes, it is. I'm just a little guy that likes recording trains hoping that some will enjoy.
Hmmmm no EOT or red flag 👀👀👀
Not sure what's going on with that....