Back in the early 1960's (when I was in High School) used to ride with the engine crews out of Indio. Usually to Yuma or El Centro. A couple of times on No. 3 & 4. I was told if anyone questioned, I was their nephew.
I miss the days when I could meet my uncle at Gemco yard and spend the day riding in the cab of one of the switchers kicking cars and doing pickups/drops. Thanks for the video, it brought back good memories.
Thank you for the comment - it resonates with me, as this was one of the things I got to experience for many years, then things started to change - 9-11 happened, the Northridge Metrolink derailment which led to more intense crew scrutiny, inward facing cameras, etc., but perhaps mostly the UP takeover - The UP was never very railfan friendly, with the exception of organized events, and it just became too risky for crews to risk their jobs by having a rider on-board
Yes. I remember seeing the Southern Pacific Railroad and I also noticed that the Metro Blue Line train passing by as well. I like the part that the Southern Pacific operated on the Wilmington Subdivision.
I am enjoying these POV videos from the greatest RR in American History. love, Love, LOVE the SP/SSW and miss them terribly. Thank you for uploading these. Got any SP caboose rides?
Thank you for the comment. I am happy to hear that you are enjoying my videos. I too miss the SP/SSW - never thought that I would be talking about the greatest railroad ever in the past tense! Sorry, I never got the opportunity to get a caboose ride, as they mostly disappeared by the time I was spending significant time at the railroad. I do however have some more cab rides around the harbor area, and will be posting them when I have time!
@@b2major9th That's great. As a kid, early teens, I was fortunate enough to have a family member that was a SP engineer. And, back in the 80's, when times were much easier to do cool stuff, I got many cab rides and 1 caboose ride with my uncle. Being from Shreveport, La. all my trips were between, Houston, Corsicana, Dallas, Shreveport. Been on damn near every EMD model engine they had in their fleet at one time or another. But, there was something really awe inspiring about the Tunnel Motors. Such a beast of a machine. My only regret is that I didn't have a video camera, but I did keep a log book of the Loco numbers I did ride in. Because I'm a nerd. Still have that notebook to this day.
At the start of the video we pass SP Dayton Ave. tower, passing under the Golden State Freeway (Interstate 5). We then proceed across the bridge over the Los Angeles River, heading toward Los Angeles and Taylor Yard, paralleling San Fernando Road. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment!
@@donstarr7261 the train I was on for ~ the first third of the video was the DOBKU- the empty oil cans heading back to Bakersfield; for the latter 2/3 of the video we were riding the loaded cans including spotting them at the Shell refinery - the BKDOU
1ales1 Thank you for your question. On the trip with the empties (eastbound) the lead unit was the 8529 (SD40T-2) and on the trip from Taylor with the loads (westbound) the lead unit was the 7451 (SD45R) I’ll add that to the description!
1ales1 if you watch to the end, from 19:22 on to the end, it was all recorded in the cab of the SD45R unit 7451. You can hear us getting our blocks starting at 19:25
Back in the early 1960's (when I was in High School) used to ride with the engine crews out of Indio. Usually to Yuma or El Centro. A couple of times on No. 3 & 4. I was told if anyone questioned, I was their nephew.
doing that with the la riots must’ve been crazy
That is correct. I have heard quite a few stories from that time. Thank you for watching my video and taking the time to comment
I miss the days when I could meet my uncle at Gemco yard and spend the day riding in the cab of one of the switchers kicking cars and doing pickups/drops. Thanks for the video, it brought back good memories.
Thank you for the comment - it resonates with me, as this was one of the things I got to experience for many years, then things started to change - 9-11 happened, the Northridge Metrolink derailment which led to more intense crew scrutiny, inward facing cameras, etc., but perhaps mostly the UP takeover - The UP was never very railfan friendly, with the exception of organized events, and it just became too risky for crews to risk their jobs by having a rider on-board
This is neat. Spotting the Oil Cans and the repainting of the SD45R’s into speed lettering. Definitely 1992. Thank you for posting.
Thank you for the comment. These were fun times
b2major9th, yes they were.
Nice video. Awesome
Andre Calvin Jr. thank you for the comment! These were some fun times for sure, that can never be repeated. The Southern Pacific was quite a railroad
Yes. I remember seeing the Southern Pacific Railroad and I also noticed that the Metro Blue Line train passing by as well. I like the part that the Southern Pacific operated on the Wilmington Subdivision.
Good evening, b2major9th. this is perfect video. thank. :)
Colorized Enhanced - Silent Movies Thank you for the comment. I’m glad you enjoyed it!
I am enjoying these POV videos from the greatest RR in American History. love, Love, LOVE the SP/SSW and miss them terribly. Thank you for uploading these. Got any SP caboose rides?
Thank you for the comment. I am happy to hear that you are enjoying my videos. I too miss the SP/SSW - never thought that I would be talking about the greatest railroad ever in the past tense! Sorry, I never got the opportunity to get a caboose ride, as they mostly disappeared by the time I was spending significant time at the railroad. I do however have some more cab rides around the harbor area, and will be posting them when I have time!
@@b2major9th That's great. As a kid, early teens, I was fortunate enough to have a family member that was a SP engineer. And, back in the 80's, when times were much easier to do cool stuff, I got many cab rides and 1 caboose ride with my uncle. Being from Shreveport, La. all my trips were between, Houston, Corsicana, Dallas, Shreveport. Been on damn near every EMD model engine they had in their fleet at one time or another. But, there was something really awe inspiring about the Tunnel Motors. Such a beast of a machine.
My only regret is that I didn't have a video camera, but I did keep a log book of the Loco numbers I did ride in. Because I'm a nerd. Still have that notebook to this day.
Where is this territory?
@@donstarr7261 I believe this is around the Los Angeles Calif area.
No ditch lights
Where is this location with the tower? What lines are they going thru?
At the start of the video we pass SP Dayton Ave. tower, passing under the Golden State Freeway (Interstate 5). We then proceed across the bridge over the Los Angeles River, heading toward Los Angeles and Taylor Yard, paralleling San Fernando Road. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment!
Is this a coast bound or Bakersfield bound train? ODOBKU?
@@donstarr7261 the train I was on for ~ the first third of the video was the DOBKU- the empty oil cans heading back to Bakersfield; for the latter 2/3 of the video we were riding the loaded cans including spotting them at the Shell refinery - the BKDOU
Which loco?
1ales1 Thank you for your question. On the trip with the empties (eastbound) the lead unit was the 8529 (SD40T-2) and on the trip from Taylor with the loads (westbound) the lead unit was the 7451 (SD45R) I’ll add that to the description!
@@b2major9th Thanks for answer. It would be very interesting to hear 20-645 engine sound inside sd45 cab.
1ales1 if you watch to the end, from 19:22 on to the end, it was all recorded in the cab of the SD45R unit 7451. You can hear us getting our blocks starting at 19:25