Interesting and sad state of unused rail spurs. Almost impossible to see the track with trees, bushes and garbage. Hard to believe this industrial area actually relied on railroads for commerce "back in the day" almost a century ago. Thank you for taking us along today. Till next time Roly.
I like your perspective, Duane. Yes sir, unfortunately everything in life is transient, short line railroads and otherwise. Thanks as always for the views and comments!
I started using Historic Aerials after you mentioned it once, and now it's an invaluable tool. Great gift idea too to give ppl a framed print-out of their land or a place special to them. I've done then and now projects with it, and that appeal of change through the ages is why I like your channel.
Good morning Roly! Ahhhhhh……………Sunday morning complete! Nuthin like a cup of coffee And a RR82 video! Love dem old rusty and crusty rails. Nice to at least see some manufacturing still there. Also nice to see you have chosen more appropriate footwear in the rail forest. One must be careful in the bush! Stay safe my friend!
This is very interesting. When I lived in New Jersey a friend and me were walking around in South Jersey and I came across abandoned railroad tracks. I could barely see them because there was so much leaves bushes and trees. I don't remember where it was now but it was a thrill to find this. I did not have a camera or cell phone at the time or I could have taken a picture. Oh well. Have a nice day Roly😊
I believe that is an OYSTER plant, AKA: BOAT LILY, Tradescantia spathacea or Moses in the Boat. Very common here in Florida. Very easy to grow. It can be used as an herb.
EM, you are right on the money. I just looked it up and you hit it right on the head. The technical term is Moses-in-the-cradle. I appreciate you sharing that info with us. Thanks as always for the views and comments!
@@railrol82 I'm here to help! You've shown me so many interesting rail video's and even had some from my old neighborhoods (Volusia County, FL and Cook County/Chicago, IL). I believe there are still some old rails here in Citrus County behind the Wallaces at the Greenhouse, 2420 S Suncoast Blvd, Homosassa, FL 34448-1839. Suncoast Blvd. is aka: Routes 19 & 98. I think that the railroad went to the Yulee Sugar Mill very long ago. I'd love to see that! I love the Withlacoochee trail, a trail is better than to have the old rail right of way(s) end up a garbage dump! These old rail trail appear to be well maintained, there are even shelters for shade/rest/picnic etc. along the route. At least these trails are preserving the history of the old railway routes. Keep up the good work!
As far as identifying the plant. Go to Google. The very right end of the search bar has a camera. Click on it. It opens up a visual search. You snap a picture of that plant it will search by the image!! It comes in real handy!!! Keep up the great work!!! Love your videos!!!
Unfortunately, the very right end of my Google search bar has a microphone : / I feel like I'm missing out. I appreciate the info though, Dan. Thanks as always for the views and comments!
Long time no see Roly! I remember, Ross Perot said that NAFTA would create a huge sucking sound of jobs leaving America. He was exactly right about that. It happened just like he said it would. Nothing has been the same since then. Will we ever get to the point of taking care of our own country again? I do wonder. Great video man! Cheers, Danny 😃🚉🚄💓🌷💓
This is an interesting location. Am I correct in saying that the middle track is the "main industrial spur" in the area? The two tracks on either side of this "main industrial spur" would be the spurs to the buildings in the industrial park. It is very obvious that none of these tracks havae been used in decades based on the size of the trees between the tracks and along the sides of the tracks. Based on what you have shown us here, it would take a lot money to re-build these tracks for use by current engines and cars. CSX would have to be assured of years of railroad usage by local industries to warrant the expense to rebuild these tracks. Thank you for finding this location and bringing it to our attention!
You are correct in saying that the middle track was the main one. I agree with everything you said, Thomas. As we both know, the time of the shortline RR has passed thanks to trucking and intermodal. Thanks as always for the views and comments, Thomas!
Talk about squeezing some tracks in there. Im surprised the companies haven't sealed up more of the loading docks. I'd guess some of those sidings were also used as tail tracks. Since you worked industrial switching this is the type of place you always had to watch side clearances lest you be crushed or sideswipe another car.. One can't help but notice the number of trucks sitting in the street. Florida has that traffic imbalance with much inbound but little outbound but nonetheless there is freight to be hauled out there. Life in the brush. Thanks for the tour!
Just wondering if these spur tracks were still in use during the merger of Seaboard Coastline and Airline when they became the Family Lines. Another great catch my friend.
I've actually been to historic aerials. Pretty useful. They even showed the Illinois central railroad in Lincoln IL that went by my house. House was smaller back then.
The tree line! 😀 lol Crazy how those trees grew right in the middle of those tracks. Sucks to see so much trash that people left behind. There's an app that identifies which plants those are and I believe the app is called PlantSnap. You open that app and you take a picture and it identifies it for you. It's free for both android and apple.
PlantSnap, very nice! I had no idea such a thing existed. I appreciate you sharing that info with us. Thanks as always for the views and comments, Kevin!
I just saw the rte 400 on Google maps, it looks pretty new. Is the golf course one accessible from the street? Thanks as always for the views and comments!
Oyster plant broski... That stuff does grow every where. Its funny how you can spend good money on soil and fertilizer for fruit trees but some stuff will just grow out of the middle of a railroad tracks hard crappy soil.
I've always found it fascinating that rail lines that have been installed still remain intact for close to 100 years. If it wasn't for the telltale evidence of rust on top of the rails you'd think they were used just last Tuesday. And the plaint might be Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) but don't quote me on it.
Awesome Job! I've heard of this line before, but it's sad to see so much pollution on such a beautiful line! I wish people would just realize that railroads are the most efficient way of transport, not places to make their beds and stuff. Anyway, Great video, as always!
Liberals don't like rail systems that much. They'd much rather see railroad lines and industrial sidings become abandoned, as they favor the trucking industry over rail.
@Josh Benton Mr Benton, you are 100% correct! Libs claim to love the environment, so they SHOULD love rail! Instead they hate it as much as conservatives.
In addition, liberals love the freeways and their cars as much as conservatives! They only talk about using transit but wouldn’t be caught dead in it! I put my money in my mouth and use mass transit!
Looks like a hobo jungle that I am old enough to remember.seeing, along the old lines. Lol! Historically focused, Rollie. Enjoyed it, Clueless on the plant. Sure it isn't a 'smokable' plant? Hate to think what else is smoked back there. Is there anything active even close to that area?
Good morning! Did it look like the spurs crossed the road at one time! Which direction was the main line! Busy area in the past I’m sure. Thanks for the tour!!
It is so sad to see this. NAFTA was a bad idea. I noticed several water drain pipes covering the first rail. At the start is that your new heavy hauler? Watch out for creatures...
You are correct Railrol! NAFTA was a horrendous deal! Both the elephants and the donkeys were complicit in the gouging of the economy! Companies actually started outsourcing before the nafta monstrosity, all the way back in the 70s. If American industries and businesses were cherished and protected then the economy would have grown and these spurs would be in use today. Many branch lines and secondary lines would still be here today, including the FEC Florida City line. In addition, the S line wouldn’t be abandoned. NAFTA just greatly accelerated the elimination of us businesses to China, Mexico, and other places. Hopefully the TPP that Obama tried to push through won’t happen under Biden. This would put industries in Vietnam and the rest of indochina, with even lower labor costs than China, up to half the cost, which would decimate what is left of us business! You can imagine the vast profits gotten by the 1% and the miles of additional ripped up tracks this would incur! As a rail lover, this is beyond horrendous! Highway and trail lovers would feel like they are in heaven! Environmentalists for some reason hate rail, but should defend it instead. The pollution from the added use of highways will be horrendous as well as the added maintenance necessary for said highways. This brings even more pollution. Environmentalists should be combating the trail lovers and highway lobbyists. All this generates more pollution which they say they are against but in practice they really favor. They are hypocrites of the highest order! Let them prove me wrong! I would love to debate them! They can’t defend their positions! I am sorry for the rant, but it is beyond frustrating!
From a busy rail depot to an overgrown mess. The shame with these stupid politicians that care only about themselves and their cronies. But many Americans keep on getting brainwashed with the b.s. and think that times will get better but in fact they are getting worse. As for you just keep up the good work and have a great weekend. 👍🚂
You called it exactly how it is, DP! Crooked politicians and lobbyists only looking to make their pockets deeper. Thanks as always for the views and comments!
Does the railroad still have ownership or right of way where those tracks are located ? It’s been cold and snowy here in Illinois but I managed to upload this video of trains blasting thru snow so you know what you’re not missing “ruclips.net/video/5GxZrD1htWs/видео.html”
Great question Sue, in some cases they are owned by the FL Dept of Transportation and in others the private companies own the property. I saw the video, and I also see an Emmy in your future. Thanks as always for the views and comments!
Damn mother nature wants her properties back. Come on man just don't abandon railroads just use them for like passenger trains or something. You don't have to leave them rails behind.
Why would Miami believe that you are robbing the place? You're an archaeologist, who likes to explore the railroads. They should've known this by now.
Because people are anal about trespassing
@@animalou812 what are you saying
@@nickastridandtoothlessthen5494 that people these days flip out over nothing. They will say someone is trespassing and try to have them arrested.
Interesting and sad state of unused rail spurs. Almost impossible to see the track with trees, bushes and garbage. Hard to believe this industrial area actually relied on railroads for commerce "back in the day" almost a century ago. Thank you for taking us along today. Till next time Roly.
I like your perspective, Duane. Yes sir, unfortunately everything in life is transient, short line railroads and otherwise. Thanks as always for the views and comments!
I started using Historic Aerials after you mentioned it once, and now it's an invaluable tool. Great gift idea too to give ppl a framed print-out of their land or a place special to them. I've done then and now projects with it, and that appeal of change through the ages is why I like your channel.
The amount of money left rusting away is crazy. Those tracks are worth thousands of dollars and can be salvaged.
Good morning Roly! Ahhhhhh……………Sunday morning complete! Nuthin like a cup of coffee And a RR82 video! Love dem old rusty and crusty rails. Nice to at least see some manufacturing still there. Also nice to see you have chosen more appropriate footwear in the rail forest. One must be careful in the bush! Stay safe my friend!
This is very interesting. When I lived in New Jersey a friend and me were walking around in South Jersey and I came across abandoned railroad tracks. I could barely see them because there was so much leaves bushes and trees. I don't remember where it was now but it was a thrill to find this. I did not have a camera or cell phone at the time or I could have taken a picture. Oh well. Have a nice day Roly😊
Where approximately in NJ? I'd love to try to find them.
I don't remember where that was, sorry. It was several years ago, the memory is not clear anymore
Somewhere in South Jersey
Those wheel stops would make a nice artifact for you Roly. I don't think anyone would care if you took them.
Good afternoon to all from SE Louisiana 20 feb 22.
Thanks as always for the views and comments, Bill!
I believe that is an OYSTER plant, AKA: BOAT LILY, Tradescantia spathacea or Moses in the Boat. Very common here in Florida. Very easy to grow. It can be used as an herb.
EM, you are right on the money. I just looked it up and you hit it right on the head. The technical term is Moses-in-the-cradle. I appreciate you sharing that info with us. Thanks as always for the views and comments!
@@railrol82 I'm here to help! You've shown me so many interesting rail video's and even had some from my old neighborhoods (Volusia County, FL and Cook County/Chicago, IL). I believe there are still some old rails here in Citrus County behind the Wallaces at the Greenhouse, 2420 S Suncoast Blvd, Homosassa, FL 34448-1839. Suncoast Blvd. is aka: Routes 19 & 98. I think that the railroad went to the Yulee Sugar Mill very long ago. I'd love to see that! I love the Withlacoochee trail, a trail is better than to have the old rail right of way(s) end up a garbage dump! These old rail trail appear to be well maintained, there are even shelters for shade/rest/picnic etc. along the route. At least these trails are preserving the history of the old railway routes. Keep up the good work!
As far as identifying the plant. Go to Google. The very right end of the search bar has a camera. Click on it. It opens up a visual search. You snap a picture of that plant it will search by the image!! It comes in real handy!!! Keep up the great work!!! Love your videos!!!
Unfortunately, the very right end of my Google search bar has a microphone : /
I feel like I'm missing out. I appreciate the info though, Dan. Thanks as always for the views and comments!
Wow it's really overgrown. Really sad :(
I feel your pain my friend. Thanks as always for the views and comments!
@@railrol82 That's why you are one of my favorite RUclipsrs
Long time no see Roly! I remember, Ross Perot said that NAFTA would create a huge sucking sound of jobs leaving America. He was exactly right about that. It happened just like he said it would. Nothing has been the same since then. Will we ever get to the point of taking care of our own country again? I do wonder. Great video man! Cheers, Danny 😃🚉🚄💓🌷💓
Great video hopefully they never remove this tracks
I completely agree my friend. Thanks as always for the views and comments!
There is something weirdly fascinating about track that is overgrown but visible in places, sad but mysterious.
Surprised they are still in the ground if those could and tell you history they have done.
Good job rolie
This is an interesting location. Am I correct in saying that the middle track is the "main industrial spur" in the area? The two tracks on either side of this "main industrial spur" would be the spurs to the buildings in the industrial park. It is very obvious that none of these tracks havae been used in decades based on the size of the trees between the tracks and along the sides of the tracks. Based on what you have shown us here, it would take a lot money to re-build these tracks for use by current engines and cars. CSX would have to be assured of years of railroad usage by local industries to warrant the expense to rebuild these tracks. Thank you for finding this location and bringing it to our attention!
You are correct in saying that the middle track was the main one. I agree with everything you said, Thomas. As we both know, the time of the shortline RR has passed thanks to trucking and intermodal. Thanks as always for the views and comments, Thomas!
There's something sad but also fascinating about abandoned rails like this. I'm not sure what that plant is but it almost looks like a ground cover.
It will cover the ground that is for sure.
Been a very long time since a train last rolled on those tracks !
Nafta killed those tracks and many others thanks stupid bill Clinton !
Democrats have and always will be the enemy of the United States.
What a place to grow a forest wish the line could be brought back to use
You know how it is my friend. This is becoming a common site all over the US unfortunately. Thanks as always for the views and comments, Alfonse!
Wow it's such a nightmare seeing tracks like that.
Yes, sometimes I wake up in cold sweats in the middle of the night just thinking about it! Thanks as always for the views and comments, Celio!
Talk about squeezing some tracks in there. Im surprised the companies haven't sealed up more of the loading docks. I'd guess some of those sidings were also used as tail tracks. Since you worked industrial switching this is the type of place you always had to watch side clearances lest you be crushed or sideswipe another car.. One can't help but notice the number of trucks sitting in the street. Florida has that traffic imbalance with much inbound but little outbound but nonetheless there is freight to be hauled out there. Life in the brush. Thanks for the tour!
Great video wish that all abandoned railroad rails could get recycled
Just wondering if these spur tracks were still in use during the merger of Seaboard Coastline and Airline when they became the Family Lines. Another great catch my friend.
Good question and yes they were. They were in use well into the CSX days in the mid 1990s. Thanks as always for the views and comments, Tommy!
I've actually been to historic aerials. Pretty useful. They even showed the Illinois central railroad in Lincoln IL that went by my house. House was smaller back then.
The tree line! 😀 lol Crazy how those trees grew right in the middle of those tracks. Sucks to see so much trash that people left behind.
There's an app that identifies which plants those are and I believe the app is called PlantSnap. You open that app and you take a picture and it identifies it for you. It's free for both android and apple.
PlantSnap, very nice! I had no idea such a thing existed. I appreciate you sharing that info with us. Thanks as always for the views and comments, Kevin!
@@railrol82 Same here until my sister-in-law had it in her phone.
Good morning friend
Check out rte 400 crossing near daytona beach
And the crossings at the golf course
( with look out for the cars signs)
I just saw the rte 400 on Google maps, it looks pretty new. Is the golf course one accessible from the street? Thanks as always for the views and comments!
Oyster plant broski... That stuff does grow every where. Its funny how you can spend good money on soil and fertilizer for fruit trees but some stuff will just grow out of the middle of a railroad tracks hard crappy soil.
I've always found it fascinating that rail lines that have been installed still remain intact for close to 100 years. If it wasn't for the telltale evidence of rust on top of the rails you'd think they were used just last Tuesday. And the plaint might be Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) but don't quote me on it.
Great job
Érdekes videó!😀👍
Mint mindig, köszönöm a véleményeket és a hozzászólásokat!
My heavens, those are some big trees\shrubs along the rail. It's like a jungle there.
Awesome Job! I've heard of this line before, but it's sad to see so much pollution on such a beautiful line! I wish people would just realize that railroads are the most efficient way of transport, not places to make their beds and stuff. Anyway, Great video, as always!
Liberals don't like rail systems that much. They'd much rather see railroad lines and industrial sidings become abandoned, as they favor the trucking industry over rail.
Facts! Thanks as always for the views and comments, gentlemen!
@Josh Benton Mr Benton, you are 100% correct! Libs claim to love the environment, so they SHOULD love rail! Instead they hate it as much as conservatives.
In addition, liberals love the freeways and their cars as much as conservatives! They only talk about using transit but wouldn’t be caught dead in it! I put my money in my mouth and use mass transit!
Liberals are also trail lovers! Enough said!
Seaboard sure did had a lot of spurs. Perhaps the rails are dated in the 1920's?
I would assume so. I saw one near here dated 1926 I believe. Thanks as always for the views and comments, Douglas!
What is that hissing sound at 7:36? A ghost train perhaps?
And them tracks be blending in eh.
so sad still liked video
Outsourcing is a nice sounding way of saying profiteering, thieving, etc.
Looks like a hobo jungle that I am old enough to remember.seeing, along the old lines. Lol! Historically focused, Rollie. Enjoyed it, Clueless on the plant. Sure it isn't a 'smokable' plant? Hate to think what else is smoked back there. Is there anything active even close to that area?
Good Morning Railroad Archeologist!!!
It was called the F America Agreement!
I saw this and was like
I GOTTA SEE THIS
Also Long Time No See
LOL I like the way you think!
Good morning! Did it look like the spurs crossed the road at one time! Which direction was the main line!
Busy area in the past I’m sure.
Thanks for the tour!!
Tracks came in from the East and never crossed the road which is NW 16th Ct.
@@gravelydon7072 Thanks
@@gnrrailroad1531 You're welcome.
Tradescantia spathacea otherwise known as Moses in the Bullrush, Moses in a Boat, Moses in Cradle, or Oyster Plant.
Those were tall saw palmetto in there. How long does it take saw palmetto to get that size? At least 30 years?
It is so sad to see this. NAFTA was a bad idea. I noticed several water drain pipes covering the first rail. At the start is that your new heavy hauler? Watch out for creatures...
LOL @ new heavy hauler, I wish. I'd put that bad boy to make me some $. You're right about NAFTA. Thanks as always for the views and comments, KM!
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Excellent Video
You are correct Railrol! NAFTA was a horrendous deal! Both the elephants and the donkeys were complicit in the gouging of the economy! Companies actually started outsourcing before the nafta monstrosity, all the way back in the 70s. If American industries and businesses were cherished and protected then the economy would have grown and these spurs would be in use today. Many branch lines and secondary lines would still be here today, including the FEC Florida City line. In addition, the S line wouldn’t be abandoned. NAFTA just greatly accelerated the elimination of us businesses to China, Mexico, and other places. Hopefully the TPP that Obama tried to push through won’t happen under Biden. This would put industries in Vietnam and the rest of indochina, with even lower labor costs than China, up to half the cost, which would decimate what is left of us business! You can imagine the vast profits gotten by the 1% and the miles of additional ripped up tracks this would incur! As a rail lover, this is beyond horrendous! Highway and trail lovers would feel like they are in heaven! Environmentalists for some reason hate rail, but should defend it instead. The pollution from the added use of highways will be horrendous as well as the added maintenance necessary for said highways. This brings even more pollution. Environmentalists should be combating the trail lovers and highway lobbyists. All this generates more pollution which they say they are against but in practice they really favor. They are hypocrites of the highest order! Let them prove me wrong! I would love to debate them! They can’t defend their positions! I am sorry for the rant, but it is beyond frustrating!
From a busy rail depot to an overgrown mess. The shame with these stupid politicians that care only about themselves and their cronies. But many Americans keep on getting brainwashed with the b.s. and think that times will get better but in fact they are getting worse. As for you just keep up the good work and have a great weekend. 👍🚂
You called it exactly how it is, DP! Crooked politicians and lobbyists only looking to make their pockets deeper. Thanks as always for the views and comments!
Is this spur still connected to the CSX track?
Negative my friend. Thanks as always for the views and comments, RI!
What is that tree to the right of you, the one with poky bark at 6:52
That is a palm tree. All the points sticking out on the trunk were palm fans at one time. Looks like they were trimmed at one time.
Also don't remove the abandoned railroads for in case they need them sometime in the future. Unless they have it all figured out.
Took a screenshot used reverse image search appears to be either crabgrass or quackgrass
Wednesdays and Sundays is what you meant, right? Thought I ask because you said Wednesdays and Fridays.
I don’t even think these spurs reached the 2000s. Par for the course for CSX .
What music at 0:01
Thanks as always for the views and comments!
Be careful of the poison ivy/oak.
I don't believe you were meant to be a forest explorer. Lol.
To a certain extent lol. Thanks as always for the views and comments, Glenn.
They have an APP for your phone that will ID plants
I'm Very Worried That There Will Be No Union Pacific Railroad Train Coming During This Video When I Explored Google Maps!
Hey dont be afraid to call the property owners and ask em last time they took rail. Dont cost anything
Them damn truckers stole our rails.
I think you meant to say Wednesdays and Sundays not Friday's lol
Did you hear about the trucker vaccine protest? And a possible convoy from California to DC.
Does the railroad still have ownership or right of way where those tracks are located ? It’s been cold and snowy here in Illinois but I managed to upload this video of trains blasting thru snow so you know what you’re not missing “ruclips.net/video/5GxZrD1htWs/видео.html”
Great question Sue, in some cases they are owned by the FL Dept of Transportation and in others the private companies own the property. I saw the video, and I also see an Emmy in your future. Thanks as always for the views and comments!
If I was president, I'd bring back the rails.
Damn mother nature wants her properties back. Come on man just don't abandon railroads just use them for like passenger trains or something. You don't have to leave them rails behind.
She finds ways to even grow things on concrete down here.