I want to go railspotting in Arizona and Southeastern California and catch some of these BNSF Flyers. Orange and black just like the Philadelphia Flyers and boy do they fucking fly.🚂💨
@@carrollcameron7472 I m a rail fan and I m going on 63 I miss the old commercial passenger trains before Amtrak Of course I v e been able to travel by Amtrak too I miss the caboose at the end of the freight trains Have a good one
As a railroader who used to work this sub… this train was going probably 68-70 mph maybe a bit more if the speedometer was off. This is just one of the few towns where there are no slow curves or permanent speed restrictions, so the maximum speed is 70 for freight. Even if you cut the overspeed out, bad things would start happening if you made freight locomotives go 80 mph, like stuff would start coming unwound. The overspeed will put you in penalty braking around 73 mph. Amtrak engines are designed to go 90 mph, and Amtrak does go 90 through here, if I recall.
Believe it or not I know of several employees that have actually cut out the overspeed out of the 3 that did only one was fired, he happened to be working out of Arizona!
@@stephenheath8465 they ran 90. But none of the locomotives on the roster today are geared above 75. And that’s only a few of the GE’s. Track speeds are enforced now by PTC. There is no more speeding
I remember playing train simulator and I was driving a BNSF hotshot intermodal and I was flying at 75 mph and it did just that. I heard beeping and then I saw my speed dropping.
@@Blue_Ghost-X BNSF has a lot of trackage rated for 70 mph intermodal such as here. With the size of trains lately you won’t see 70 as much, but they are capable of it by rule. As for the MP36, they have never built a single unit rate above 110 mph. The ones used on NMRX is the MP36PH- 3C. They’re only rated for 102 mph because of the gearing and overspeed protected. We actually have a pair of them in Boston that are commuter rail agency bought from NMRX.
If an engine hits 75 mph there is an alert that starts alarming to let the engineer know that he needs to reduce the speed, certain engines alarm at 70
I liked my SD80 Mac's Conrail. They are bears. Take them over this new age stuff anytime.... But it is really really cool seeing that young fellow having so much fun!
I also experienced this in Holbrook in 2011 and let me tell you, this video is what I saw and felt, too. I had to cover my ears since the locomotive horn was so LOUD and I could not believe how fast the train was traveling. 😎
My favourite crossing in Northern AZ for speed - but not for the faint of heart as those locos can be quite fearsome at those speeds.. On SE side of crossing, there is a walkway into the depot behind a high railing. Basically across the street from where this young gent is standing - you can see it at the end of the vid.
I can only imagine what it would have been like for a country kid in the 1930’s to watch a high speed Southwest Chief come flying by and the steam a rollin’! Back then the world didn’t come to you through a computer or phone.
You get some real east-west screamers around Holbrook. In New Mexico I've seen some north-south freights that would take your breath away heading south from Vaughn.
You done a great job of actually catching the speed of this train. Most folks will pan along with it, and it just doesn't convey that speed. This video shows just how fast they go.
It takes 22 frames for the first engine to pass the signal, and the engine is 74.5 ft long, so: (1/30)*22 = 0.73 seconds 74.5/0.73 = 101.6 ft per second 101.6*60*60/5280 = 69.2 mph I was going to complain about filming the most horizontal thing yet invented in portrait mode, but I think it helps emphasize the speed so nvm
Watching the video you can do a little calculation. The locomotive is approximately 22.30 meters long, the transition from the nose to the tail of the lead locomotive, taking the pole as a reference, takes approximately 0.8 seconds, so the train is traveling at approximately 63-64 miles per hour
When they said same day delivery, they meant it.
Lol
Fax
Lolol
So true
Yesss bring our shit! Lol
This kid has no idea how lucky he is to experience this. He will never forget it for sure.
The "Rush" is contagious...
Wonderful video. 😊
CSX: how tomorrow moves
BNSF: hold my speed
Lol nice
I want to go railspotting in Arizona and Southeastern California and catch some of these BNSF Flyers. Orange and black just like the Philadelphia Flyers and boy do they fucking fly.🚂💨
Or "Hold my horn".
Union Pacific building america
Huh ?
The BNSF. The #1 overall Intermodal Railroad. When those trains fly they really fly.
Agreed, BNSF is definitely #1 in Intermodal in the US.
“They really fly” Yeah that train was about 5 seconds from lifting off the ground and flying across the country.
The train clickity clack 5 secs later nyooooom
BNSF is known as the fastest railroad
Agreed
I'm 76 yrs old, but, when it comes to trains, especially fast trains, I am that kid.
This is a great video. Thankyou for sharing.
Me too and I'm 21
@@carrollcameron7472 I m a rail fan and I m going on 63 I miss the old commercial passenger trains before Amtrak Of course I v e been able to travel by Amtrak too I miss the caboose at the end of the freight trains Have a good one
I love the roar of those BNSF engines thundering down the line.
Gotta love AC Traction motors
That's the type of speed you put on when she says she's home alone with her panties off, lol🤣!
Simp
Just joking lol
But omg that is super fast
BNSF with the clutch 1 day delivery lol
@@fostoriadistrictrailfan3907, lmao🤣!
@Wes Burrage, ain't nothin' wrong with a good ol' cup of hot Joe☕!
As a railroader who used to work this sub… this train was going probably 68-70 mph maybe a bit more if the speedometer was off. This is just one of the few towns where there are no slow curves or permanent speed restrictions, so the maximum speed is 70 for freight. Even if you cut the overspeed out, bad things would start happening if you made freight locomotives go 80 mph, like stuff would start coming unwound. The overspeed will put you in penalty braking around 73 mph. Amtrak engines are designed to go 90 mph, and Amtrak does go 90 through here, if I recall.
What about the old Super C Hot Train?
Believe it or not I know of several employees that have actually cut out the overspeed out of the 3 that did only one was fired, he happened to be working out of Arizona!
@@stephenheath8465 they ran 90. But none of the locomotives on the roster today are geared above 75. And that’s only a few of the GE’s. Track speeds are enforced now by PTC. There is no more speeding
I remember playing train simulator and I was driving a BNSF hotshot intermodal and I was flying at 75 mph and it did just that. I heard beeping and then I saw my speed dropping.
@@Blue_Ghost-X BNSF has a lot of trackage rated for 70 mph intermodal such as here. With the size of trains lately you won’t see 70 as much, but they are capable of it by rule. As for the MP36, they have never built a single unit rate above 110 mph. The ones used on NMRX is the MP36PH- 3C. They’re only rated for 102 mph because of the gearing and overspeed protected. We actually have a pair of them in Boston that are commuter rail agency bought from NMRX.
WOW! That sucker was RIPPING through there. Must have been going over 80 MPH. I don't think I've ever seen one going that fast in Holbrook
At most 70 Mph, they can't go over 80. They'd loose their license.
If an engine hits 75 mph there is an alert that starts alarming to let the engineer know that he needs to reduce the speed, certain engines alarm at 70
@@aidansturtz2025 Hear hear
@@aidansturtz2025 only passenger cars can go faster than that
@@tsitracommunications2884 Yeah.
CSX: Your package will be here by Tuesday next week
BNSF: YOUR PACKAGE WILL BE HERE IN JUST A MOMENT
0:57 Ah yes,The Kid Is Like “THE POWER”.
Wow he was flying!!! That is the fastest BNSF train I've ever seen!!
That moved me and I wasn't even there. That experience will stick with that kid for the rest of his life!
This genuinely has to be the fast freight train I ever seen 🔥🔥🔥
Come to Europe, mate😂
CSX: how tomorrow moves
BNSF: hold my beer
Now that’s what I call a fast freight!
The signal arm for pedestrians tells you a lot.
Love it. I've been there. Watched the trains all day.
Norfolk Southern: Norfolk Southern What’s Your Function
Union Pacific: We’re A Great Big Rollin Railroad
BNSF: gas gas gas
BNSF Z trains are so awesome. 😁👍
whats a Z train?
@@happymom2781 weirdo your a bnsf fan and you don’t know that
@@prodash1059 bro I just like the company ☹️
@@prodash1059 I learned what’s it means bkw
@@prodash1059 now
That's gotta be the fastest freight train I've ever seen 😮😮❤👍
I’ve seen freight trains go over 60 miles an hour, but that thing was literally flying. I’ve never seen a freight train go that fast.
probably the fastest some of those trailers and sea cans have ever gone!
Them packages are gone be there a week earlier than expected lmfao that mfkr is flying smh! I will always love trains!
Been over the crossing more times than I want to remember. Always fast BNSF trains.
In the old days, fast frieght on the Reading, PRR, and Nickel Plate RR would routinely hit that speed. Especially the mail and fruit trains!
Yes, but out West, there are more miles to cover at that speed.
WOW! That kid is enjoying himself, I sure want to try that!
That kid was me at that age. Loved trains ever since.
I liked my SD80 Mac's Conrail.
They are bears. Take them over this new age stuff anytime.... But it is really really cool seeing that young fellow having so much fun!
I would’ve bin backing up if I was the kid
Wow, That's so fast. Never saw a cargo train going this much fast
Holy shit he’s going so fast maybe you should have probably stand a little bit away from the tracks.
CSX: How Tomorrow moves
UP: building America
BNSF: Speeeeeeeeed
NS: Not Stopping
When you think oh it’s just going maybe 30 or 40 mph but you realize that its going 70 mph 😲😲
NOTCH 8 lol
@@ieatbatteries9998 More like NOTCH 20
@@haasebahn the max is actually notch 8 but I'm not trying to be a know-it-all kid lol
@@missouripacificlinesproduc9343 that joke completely went over your head kid
Never ever saw anything so fast. I would not have stood so close as the little kid was. Jan. 3, 2022. St. Joseph, MO
Imagine a train going through a quiet zone.You would hear nothing but the motors.
When Union Pacific sees BN getting bigger and bigger every second:
I also experienced this in Holbrook in 2011 and let me tell you, this video is what I saw and felt, too. I had to cover my ears since the locomotive horn was so LOUD and I could not believe how fast the train was traveling. 😎
Fastest trains I have ever seen have all been in Holbrook, AZ!
@@trainboyz VERY fast trains, for sure, and I cannot agree with you more!
My favourite crossing in Northern AZ for speed - but not for the faint of heart as those locos can be quite fearsome at those speeds.. On SE side of crossing, there is a walkway into the depot behind a high railing. Basically across the street from where this young gent is standing - you can see it at the end of the vid.
Yes, we watch a lot trains there! :)
Do you mean Bucket of Blood St?
This is the fastest American freight train video on the internet
Me, swing Amtrak’s going 79 mph
Also me: sees bnsf go 80+ as a freight train
that’s 70mph
No freight speeds above 70MPH, anywhere in the US.
@@ejdsndnj he gotta be going downhill or something I clocked a train at 70 and it looked nothin like this. 80+
@@Gevoface Max speed on BNSF is 70MPH Not 80 MPH. If one is going 80mph the engine will shut down or slow down.
@@ejdsndnj knowitalls
The train: OMG I'M LATE FOR SCHOOL, I HOPE I DON'T GET DETENTION!
Omg the little crossing arms for the sidewalk are so cute😂
Wow, that was totally cool with a bit of intimidation which made it ever cooler.
Probably the best video I’ve seen in a long time. That hot shot was smoking! 🚂💨
The wind coming off the train is it impressive. Good thing that kid didn’t get blown over.
When you order same day delivery, but it's 11:59 pm:
But actually intermodal trains always have higher priority, so that's why he was going so fast.
That thing was shaking the crossing gates. Imagine the Big Boys going that fast
Amazon when you order same day delivery at 11:59pm:
I can only imagine what it would have been like for a country kid in the 1930’s to watch a high speed Southwest Chief come flying by and the steam a rollin’! Back then the world didn’t come to you through a computer or phone.
I’m impressed myself on how fast trains could run these days Compared to the early days of railroad! Very interesting
You get some real east-west screamers around Holbrook. In New Mexico I've seen some north-south freights that would take your breath away heading south from Vaughn.
You done a great job of actually catching the speed of this train. Most folks will pan along with it, and it just doesn't convey that speed. This video shows just how fast they go.
Wow! The fastest BNSF train I have ever seen! 😮 Its probably going 70mph or 75mph
That train horn was screaming: "STAND BACK........COM'IN THROUGH!!!
No way that's 70 MPH, that was a flat 90 MPH! Hahaha, everyone would be surprised at how fast they can move!
Wow.Them diesels were screaming.
It takes 22 frames for the first engine to pass the signal, and the engine is 74.5 ft long, so:
(1/30)*22 = 0.73 seconds
74.5/0.73 = 101.6 ft per second
101.6*60*60/5280 = 69.2 mph
I was going to complain about filming the most horizontal thing yet invented in portrait mode, but I think it helps emphasize the speed so nvm
I couldn't have said it better myself!
AX2+BX+C=0
That was flying like a runaway in an action movie holy sh*t 😂
Wow, that's as fast as a passenger train.
Rare footage of a kid catching the bug, welcome to the club!
Holy marry mother of Joseph that is one high speed freight train!!
And a surprised child at fast trains up close.
standin close enough ain't he ....👀
Behind the crossing. So yes, close enough for BNSF! :)
I love all of your videos and stories on RUclips on trains
0:20 The Train Is Flying Down the Track 😆
Wow them diesels were screaming.
Kid has big ones standing that close !
What the hell was that….The BNSF….They’ve just gone to plaid!
Watching the video you can do a little calculation. The locomotive is approximately 22.30 meters long, the transition from the nose to the tail of the lead locomotive, taking the pole as a reference, takes approximately 0.8 seconds, so the train is traveling at approximately 63-64 miles per hour
Your math is not accurate. Their is two locomotive lengths that matter. Length of the locomotive itself and length over pulling faces.
If someone was to get stuck on those tracks they'd be dead
If that train derail it will tear some shit up
That's the fastest freight train I've ever seen on a youtube video and I've seen tons of train videos. Damn
Now he is on a mission DAMNNNNNNNNN
Amtrak: haven’t you beat my speed
BNSF: I DID!
Amtrak: don’t tell me why
Metra: the way to really fly
BNSF: I'm something of a Metra myself
70+ mph? I agree. Reminds me of the legendary "Super C"!
The Super C was classic. Never see a freight train like that again. At the high point, The Super C had a 2 hour faster schedule than The Super Chief
Now THAT actually looks like 70mph…lol!
Intermodels ( depending on railroad ) are usually allowed to hit 60 mph or somewhere in that area 70 was is also a good answer
UP, BNSF and CSX have sections that allow for 70 MPH Intermodal speeds. NS has a system wide max speed of 60 for Intermodal.
UP: Doing 90 mph!
BNSF: Hold my speed!
The kid was nearly blown away lol
Literally AND figuratively hauling freight! 🤣😆
This train was nearly half a mile away when you started recording, wild
30 Minutes or its free!
The Pizza Delivery Drivers:
Every single video I have seen of a BNSF Intermodal THEY REALLY GO FAST!
I don't believe I've ever seen a freight train move that fast!
He’s lucky to experience something like that
That train is cooking!
Amazing
Honestly this is the fastest Z Train I’ve ever seen
Westbound and Down, loaded up and trackin'
Heading West actually :)
Y'all got a real brontosaurus problem in Holbrook.
When they say same day delivery, they mean it.
Should have video to the end on the train. Then we could all see how long it would have taken for all the cars to pass that crossing.
damn fast. flat out, pedal to the metal. maybe 80 mph. seems to me it might be exceeding the speed limit.
that’s 70mph
trains cant go over 70mph but passenger trains can
Now that’s what I call fast freight
Pov when Amazon says your package will be delivered over night
That’s The Fastest FRAGHT TRAIN I’ve Seen Yet😦😦
Make that even closer to 72 or 73 damn!
0:21 Holy smokes That BNSF Is Flying
The train broke the sound barrier because someone didn’t get their model train set on that day
Very fast👏👏👏