I do miss the coaster F40s running Mike, watched them for 18 years on the surfline! Another great presentation! Great coaster action! On a side note: so glad your videos are back to being monetized!!
So happy that you are back!!! Thank you RUclips! Thanks again for your fantastic videos, I have learned so much from your videos, unlike any others. History, information, educational and enjoyment of the scenery while we learn. Keep up the great work!
@@CoasterFan2105 a lot of railfans don't like the SC44's because they seem boring and ugly but I bet people said the same thing about the F40'a and F59's when they were new
I Like the Coaster trains they have a really nice paint scheme though it's a Shame that they retired their F40PH-2c's but im glad that 5 of them are gonna be save and donated to The Pacific Southwest Railway Museum
@@CoasterFan2105 a lot of railfans don't like these sc44 chargers because they are persive them as being boring and ugly but I bet people said the same thing about the F40's and F59's when they were new
Great to see you’re back; you have some of the best railfan videos on RUclips, no joke. Perfect balance of commentary and content. Keep up the great work!
As of May 2022, 3 cab controls cars (2306, 2309-2310) and 8 standard coaches (2201, 2502, 2401-2406) have been overhauled with several more in progress.
It's weird seeing a charger pulling bilevels. That said, would have been nice to catch the interior of coaster cars. See what they're like in all three levels in a system outside of GO. Anyway, awesome vid.
Glad you are back! Very nice views of the trains. Glad the duo F59PHIs are still in service, but they probably will retire eventually since times have changed.
It's great that the F-59PHI locomotives are still in service but as of now they're running their final miles this will be their last year of service before they're replaced by the The charger locomotive what's interesting about these two F59PHI locomotives is that they have their skirting that covers the fuel tank removed and pose to other F59PHIs that have a streamlined skirting which covers the fuel tank area
great catches and video of these coasters through out this year sorry you couldn't get some horn action in some man spots because of a quit zone do to people complaning
My main interest here is 2309 and 2310. Notice how they have the new "Quieter" E-Bells, which you can barely tell the Chargers have them, but since Bombardier Cabs have their bells mounted in the "Goldilocks Spot", you can tell much more clearly. Though as glad as I am that these two are fully overhauled for real and not just wrapped, it's still a shame that they no longer have Reflector Strips on the front. And also, these two are the only ones expected to make it out the other side. Coaster is soon ordering awful CEM Cab Cars, which will likely result in 2301 through 2308 having their cabs deactivated once they get overhauled.
I am an Amtrak railfaner and love your videos.I will go to oceanside on April 3 through 8th. Can we meet in DEL MAR for some train spotting?I will take Amtrak 777 from San Diego to Los Angeles on the 9th.We could also meet on the track my train comes on in los Angeles?
A lot of railfans including don't like the SC44's because think they are boring and ugly but I bet people said the same thing about the F40's and F59's when they were new
@@colinsplaymobilchannel5032 2104 had the least amount of mechanical problems. I talked with a guy and said that they might be able to make it an NPCU for the coaches that have pass through mu cables. Nothing fully operational under it's own power though
@@Millsy852 Steve from the museum said that the F40 that has the most mechanical problems will be restored to operation. Many people, including Mike Armstrong wants 2105 to be repainted.
Thanks! For now, yes. They still haven't restored ads to the level they were before they demonetized the channel. I'm hoping that's just something that will lag for a short time and then go back to normal, but I'm keeping my eye on it.
Couple questions for ya...Who is the operator? Are their shop employees contracted? Anyone know if Coaster pays into RRB? Or do they have their own sd county pension?
I believe the loco engineers and conductors are employees of North County Transit District. The job posting on their website advertises a Cal PERS pension instead of a Railroad Retirement. Cal PERS is the California Public Employees Retirement System. As far as their shop employees, I couldn’t tell you on that one.
The f59s are too slow for metra's service... I'd be willing to bet that Metra buys up any surplus Caltrains equipment, since they are electrifying their route.
I do miss the coaster F40s running Mike, watched them for 18 years on the surfline! Another great presentation! Great coaster action! On a side note: so glad your videos are back to being monetized!!
I do too, Dean. Many thanks!
There's still a 3001 engine that runs, but only in the morning during the week.
Awesome Mike! I’m going on the coast starlight in 2024 I hope to see these when I go.
Thank you! Sounds like a fun trip!
@@CoasterFan2105 yeah I know what the new year 2024 and 2025
this new livery is quite nice, it refreshes the park well :)
So happy that you are back!!! Thank you RUclips! Thanks again for your fantastic videos, I have learned so much from your videos, unlike any others. History, information, educational and enjoyment of the scenery while we learn. Keep up the great work!
Glad to be back! Thanks so much!
@@CoasterFan2105 a lot of railfans don't like the SC44's because they seem boring and ugly but I bet people said the same thing about the F40'a and F59's when they were new
@@CoasterFan2105 What is your opinion on the SC44 chargers?
@@nolantherailfan5048 mainly just GE fans.
@@nolantherailfan5048 tbh there a 7.5/10
Nice to see that the F59PHI’s are back for a little while
Indeed it is!
That was awesome. I want to see more of that. I'm glad that your channel is not demonetize. We love your channel.
Thanks so much!
I would like to come down to see these Coaster trains run someday.
5:41 nice engineer! also, im happy to see you got to see the F59PHI’s before they were gone. love the content, keep up the good work! :D
It'll be an interesting year for Coaster! Glad to see you back in SD and looking forward to next week's post!
I Like the Coaster trains they have a really nice paint scheme though it's a Shame that they retired their F40PH-2c's but im glad that 5 of them are gonna be save and donated to The Pacific Southwest Railway Museum
Thanks for watching!
@@CoasterFan2105 your welcome CoasterFan2105
@@CoasterFan2105 a lot of railfans don't like these sc44 chargers because they are persive them as being boring and ugly but I bet people said the same thing about the F40's and F59's when they were new
@@nolantherailfan5048 You’re right. I kind of think that the chargers look good
@@OrangeCountyRails Especially since they’re more flush with the bilevel cars.
I'm so glad you're back Mike, very interesting video!
Thanks!
@@CoasterFan2105 I'm honestly very pleased your back. RUclips would have suck without you
@@CoasterFan2105 When is the Caltrain aem7 and emu is going to run🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
My cousin lives in San Diego she also loves trains and she sees those trains every time
Great to see you’re back; you have some of the best railfan videos on RUclips, no joke. Perfect balance of commentary and content. Keep up the great work!
Amazing video CoasterFan 2105. I had went to the San Francisco Cable Cars a couple days ago along with the Cable Car museum.
Thanks, Nathan!
I really like coaster train but I like your channel even better
It's bittersweet to see the older locomotives get replaced by Siemen Chargers.
I know how you feel. Thanks for watching!
Great video! Thanks for scharing!
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching!
Another excellent production Mike! You set a high standard for others to strive to match.
Ed🇨🇦
Welcome Back, Mister Mike Armstrong! :-D
Great to have you back Mike and neat catches and nice video
Many thanks!
@@CoasterFan2105 you are welcome
As of May 2022, 3 cab controls cars (2306, 2309-2310) and 8 standard coaches (2201, 2502, 2401-2406) have been overhauled with several more in progress.
Are the overhauls being done in house? Or are they contracting the rebuilds out?
When we first caught 3002 Colin was yelling "I have to tell Mike, I have to tell Mike!" This is my favorite video of yours so far. Thanks for posting!
Gotta love seeing that Coaster blue with the ocean in the background.
Very nice Coaster commuter train and railway so cool and Awesome
Yes its great that all problems were resolved , Looking forward to more great videos !
3:21 COASTER having a three-car set? Unheard of! Great video
It's quite unusual! Thanks!
Epic video Mike! Coaster reminds me alot about GO transit
Thank you! Yes, it is similar equipment.
@@CoasterFan2105 Agreed
I wish I’m back in California it’s has the best trains
I miss the F40PHM-2Cs but you know what they say, nothing lasts forever.
If u want f40s come to Chicago... we will run them another 30 years!
Going to Encinitas in May. Can't wait to see these Chargers for the first time!
Excellent video, very interesting passenger trains and different locomotives.
I love the new sleek look
Coaster trains are Awesome
Takes me back to my days of community from Carlsbad to La Jolla. And hurray for winning your appeal!
It's good to have you back mr Armstrong
Great video with NCTD Coaster. ❤️💖 ;)
Thanks! :)
Cool Video Mike
Thanks!
Great video as always Mike! I’m glad you were able to appeal RUclips’s nonsense, you have my full support
My man Mr. Coasterfan himself is back yo!
It's weird seeing a charger pulling bilevels. That said, would have been nice to catch the interior of coaster cars. See what they're like in all three levels in a system outside of GO.
Anyway, awesome vid.
Thanks! Last year's video on the debut of the Chargers and overhauled cars shows a few clips of the car interiors.
@@CoasterFan2105 thanks, I'll be sure to look through them.
Glad you are back! Very nice views of the trains. Glad the duo F59PHIs are still in service, but they probably will retire eventually since times have changed.
Very good capture!
Thank you!
Have a great weekend
You too!
Man I would really want to be down in San Diego but I'm in East Canada, So really this is the closest thing, Thanks
Also at 9:37, Seems like you caught a Boeing C-17 Flying in the background
Another very cool video next to the ocean of them passenger trains.We enjoyed watching.
Outstanding shots and video!
Nice going! I'll try to compile some of my recordings from June 2021. They're still sitting around.
Thanks, Austin!
Cool coaster trains
Thanks for watching!
Yay your back I have always been watching your videos we'll have a good one
Welcome "back" !
We love your videos keep them going san diego is my favorite videos from you
I am going to Carlsbad between 4/2/22 to 4/9/22. So can we meet up? If so were and what time and day?
It's great that the F-59PHI locomotives are still in service but as of now they're running their final miles this will be their last year of service before they're replaced by the The charger locomotive what's interesting about these two F59PHI locomotives is that they have their skirting that covers the fuel tank removed and pose to other F59PHIs that have a streamlined skirting which covers the fuel tank area
Hopefully they will get good new homes upon their retirement!
Saw the driver wave today at Torrey pines :)
great catches and video of these coasters through out this year
sorry you couldn't get some horn action in some man spots because of a quit zone do to people complaning
Mike I like all the new locomotives Except 5004, It sounds like something else Anyway nice video!
great that your back and love your Coaster videos and would like to know what your other youtube chanels are
Thank's Wayne
Wonderful!! That's was terrific!
Very nice video. It would be nice to see the stations too sometimes. Congrats on getting back your monetization!
Aqui no Brasil não temos trens assim, muito bonito
🙄👎
Do freight trains run the San Diego sub during the day at all, or is there a passenger curfew until dusk.
They do occasionally, but it's not a regularly scheduled thing.
Fantastic video!! 😃👍
My main interest here is 2309 and 2310. Notice how they have the new "Quieter" E-Bells, which you can barely tell the Chargers have them, but since Bombardier Cabs have their bells mounted in the "Goldilocks Spot", you can tell much more clearly. Though as glad as I am that these two are fully overhauled for real and not just wrapped, it's still a shame that they no longer have Reflector Strips on the front. And also, these two are the only ones expected to make it out the other side. Coaster is soon ordering awful CEM Cab Cars, which will likely result in 2301 through 2308 having their cabs deactivated once they get overhauled.
Good thing 2309 is being saved, its my favorite cabcar coaster owns as of now
It's actually likely that all of them are gonna make it now, since 2306 recently came back from the dead, and is also fully overhauled.
Good Video Mr Mike,Greeting from indonesia:D👍
Nice Video Mike
Not gonna lie coaster is just kinda neglected by rail fans because it’s only in San Diego or the west coast.
Awesome video mike!
Thank you!
I’m actually going on 02/26/22 a day after I view this video, I may see a coaster charger! Or maybe even Amtrak!
Great video Mike! :) 👍❤️
Love it and please other vedios like this
Will do! Thanks!
Nice video
Thanks!
Your welcome
I would love to head to San Diego to record some of these Coaster trains but there’s so many jellyfish on the shore 😂.
Great video! Did the SP daylite steam loco run on this railroad when in regular service?
Rest In Peace coaster f40phm-2 you will be missed
3:29 run rabbit, run! 🐰
💐🎉🇮🇳💐🎉
Nice Video
Thanks!
I am an Amtrak railfaner and love your videos.I will go to oceanside on April 3 through 8th. Can we meet in DEL MAR for some train spotting?I will take Amtrak 777 from San Diego to Los Angeles on the 9th.We could also meet on the track my train comes on in los Angeles?
Will it eventually go back to five cars or stick with 4 cars permanently?
very good, more
Why do the coaster sc-44s have two pipes on the long hood? And why do the surf liners not have two pipes?
Remarkable
Thank you!
Are the F59s & F40s going to a railroad museum of any kind?
Crossing had a born in it
Crossing had a horn on it
NICE!!!!!
Where did the other locomotives that were on coaster go?
A lot of railfans including don't like the SC44's because think they are boring and ugly but I bet people said the same thing about the F40's and F59's when they were new
Thankfully, F40PHM-2C 2103 will be restored to operation and will be reclassified as F40M-2F
Nope. No new classification. They will just cosmetically restore it
@@Millsy852 The Museum said that they will be able to restore 1 of the F40s to operation.
I don’t know which F40 will be restored to operation. It will likely be 2103.
@@colinsplaymobilchannel5032 2104 had the least amount of mechanical problems. I talked with a guy and said that they might be able to make it an NPCU for the coaches that have pass through mu cables. Nothing fully operational under it's own power though
@@Millsy852 Steve from the museum said that the F40 that has the most mechanical problems will be restored to operation. Many people, including Mike Armstrong wants 2105 to be repainted.
Very Cool Mike!! R u still Keeping ur Pateron account?
Thanks! For now, yes. They still haven't restored ads to the level they were before they demonetized the channel. I'm hoping that's just something that will lag for a short time and then go back to normal, but I'm keeping my eye on it.
@@CoasterFan2105 Ok. Whatever happens, Ur loyal fans Will always e there 4 u!!
Do you know the best way to get to bdx bridge crossing from oceanside?
Awesome!
I saw one of the older coaster engines sitting at the BNSF train yard at Barrio Logan. I thought that was weird.
Couple questions for ya...Who is the operator? Are their shop employees contracted? Anyone know if Coaster pays into RRB? Or do they have their own sd county pension?
I believe the loco engineers and conductors are employees of North County Transit District. The job posting on their website advertises a Cal PERS pension instead of a Railroad Retirement. Cal PERS is the California Public Employees Retirement System. As far as their shop employees, I couldn’t tell you on that one.
NICE!
Coaster looks different and… mike what is your favorite train?
I Got it how about NYC J3a Hudson 5406 and the NYC is running on Amtrak.
What time does the coast to come?
Can you make a video about Airplane Galore sometime
Will Metra be getting the two Coaster F59PHI locomotives???
Too early to say at this point.
@@CoasterFan2105 OK.
The f59s are too slow for metra's service... I'd be willing to bet that Metra buys up any surplus Caltrains equipment, since they are electrifying their route.
@@erict5234 OK.
yo~ superb ~see ya!, ;)
Thanks!
What’s the best camera to use?
That depends on a lot of things. This was shot with the Canon XF400.