Spectacular video footage of a classic locomotive. I never tire of watching SD40-2s cruising along at track speed ........... the most beautiful diesel freight locomotive created. I really enjoy your videos .......... and it's nice to see that Spring has sprung in the land of 10,000 lakes! Thanks for the great video. Mike
Thank you for the comment! I feel the same way when it comes to SD40-2s; they look good, sound good, and are simply a sharp looking locomotive that keeps going and going. Spring is here! We are expecting temps in the 90s in the next few days now...
Thank you! One of mt favorite parts of this video is the opening scene with the units roaring to keep the train moving. The green trio was also pretty cool to see.
Thank you for the comment. While they might be, seeing them in true everyday mainline service is fairly hard to see. For the time being, its a fairly regular occurrence for solid sets of 40-2s on these trains. Enjoy it while you can, things can change fast on the railroads!
Dunno if anyone caught 2256 in the 6-unit lashup, but that's none other than the ex-Frisco 401. That unit ran a lot of miles out in Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas.
Thanks for the comment! This was just shot in 2018, and these STILL get out on the road daily. The hump sets usually have RCO equipment on them, and are coupled up to a slug of sorts. BNSF has gone as far as putting PTC equipment in a few of their 40s, such as the 1940, so it can lead. Its a fairly common sight to see these running between Northtown and Dilworth these days.
@@SD457500 they installed PTC in that old equipment!!!!!???... i'm impressed... gives back the variety of road power like back in the mid 90s... a few widecabs a few standard cabs... now it's just ALL widecabs, kinda boring... hope you can still luck out and catch these out on the main
@@25mfd They sure did, and on quite a few units at that. Lots of four axle power has gotten PTC so it can lead out on the main. Its refreshing to see amongst all the new power!
So great! The hell with every new Wide Cab... The SD40 is the best unit ever made!! what is that Gray 9696 unit with the flag on it? never saw that before?
some of these were sold to SA....Brasil has some working as CAT lease locomotives...in metric and meter (ex BN), FCA now VL! has a lot of BNs rebuilt to BB40-2s and are still running....
Thank you for the comment! While some former BN power, later FURX, went to Brazil, all of the power in this clip is still in operation on the BNSF today.
@@SD457500still great to see BN and SF SD40-2s still working in the USA.....I enjoy both countries though and really took a liking to Braslian railways.....I got to ride 2 BB40-2s of FCA when I was there.....1 CP and one BN....but the best was when I was hanging out with my cousin who still resides in Brasil….since at that time I still had railway experience I got a chance to run #BB33....which was a ex BN C30-7....the power behind this locomotive is something I cant explain.....tractive effort was unreal....I was so impressed with the ALL line Im dedicating my new layout too Brasil….
@@ALL-bj7mj I've always thought those coverted units with the BB trucks looked really neat. I would love to shoot the BB45s someday... Brazil has some really neat RR operations!
@@SD457500DD45Ms are all retired....I think VL! has one that gets reactive every now and then.....BB40T-2s and BB40-2s as well as BB36-7s are on borrowed time....everything in C30-7, SD40-2 and SD40T-2 on the ALL side in metric is on borrowed time too....if you get a chance to visit Brasil I suggest hiring a railfan guide to show you around....its not bad all the way....but some areas are like visiting the south side of Chicago.....
peter to bad that the railroads for cost effective measures can't take more units emd low nose sd40-2, 50 45 and so on out of storage like up,pan am, railroads have done, as they say theres no comparison in the cost of the big dash 8 and 9, which cost big bucks, new, and also the look of the sd40 locomotives is second to none ;
Yet they don't have any C30-7's on trains when they're plainly more powerful so BNSF wouldn't have to use as many. Or SD45s for that matter if traffic's increasing. But I can see why they're using SD40-2s and we have to enjoy them while they're still around.
Many C30-7's were retired in large numbers in the early 2000's - for two reasons: 1) they were less reliable and more maintenance-intensive than the SD40-2, and 2) they had a much more limited parts supply. The SD40-2 benefits not only from high reliability, but also a ready supply of parts from many aftermarket sources. Furthermore, although the larger GE traction motors had perhaps a slight advantage in low-speed lugging, the C30-7 was not any more powerful than the SD40-2; they both produced 3000 horsepower and had a similar tractive effort when built to the same weight. The C30-7 did have a 5% to 8% fuel efficiency advantage over the SD40-2, but it was not enough to offset the other factors against it.
someone needs to explain to me why they sound like that, even at idling...the whistle..... Coolest looking and sounding locomotive ever. 747 compared to modern garbage dump 380s.
@@SD457500 just that whistling sound even when they idle, and then gets higher pitched as they're throttled up. Presumably new locomotives have turbos, too, but none of them make that lovely whistling sound. ruclips.net/video/cIpHWUFu-Go/видео.html
It's the turbo. The pitch changes up to notch 6 and then the sound disappears. On the 645 the turbo is run by the shaft until there is enough exhaust gas pressure to spin the turbo independently which disengages the clutch. I grew up listening to hordes of Soo Line Dash-2's at Shoreham yard idling away under the sand tower. Only thing that sounds better than an idling turbo 645 is several of them idling at once and one or two being run up and down again. I'd love to have a recording of that sound for the engine facility on my model railroad.
Thanks for the comment. The short answer is, yes and no. Sometimes the car will start the cargo, other times you'll have to look at the placard on the care to tell what it is carrying.
I miss seeing the BN kogo on the cascade green trains, Was the best logo ever
Thanks for the comment! I miss the BN, however trios of 40-2s on the Staples Sub really bring back the memories.
Spectacular video footage of a classic locomotive. I never tire of watching SD40-2s cruising along at track speed ........... the most beautiful diesel freight locomotive created. I really enjoy your videos .......... and it's nice to see that Spring has sprung in the land of 10,000 lakes! Thanks for the great video. Mike
Thank you for the comment! I feel the same way when it comes to SD40-2s; they look good, sound good, and are simply a sharp looking locomotive that keeps going and going. Spring is here! We are expecting temps in the 90s in the next few days now...
I love the green and white Burlington Northern paint scheme
Thanks for the comment! It is a classic scheme that is a very welcomed sight to see.
SD40s were the heavy haulers in the early 70s. Good to see them working and not all clapped out. Good video.
Bob Winzenburg Thanks for the comment!! They are always a treat to see and hear. I'm glad BNSF still has a lot of these running around.
don't forget the SD40-2!
Love me some Burlington Northern-painted SD40-2s.
Freaking awesome. 40-2's are what locomotives SHOULD look and sound like.
Thank you! One of mt favorite parts of this video is the opening scene with the units roaring to keep the train moving. The green trio was also pretty cool to see.
I totally 100 percent agree with you. The SD40-2 is without a doubt the best diesel locomotive ever built.
I love these Burlington northern engines, they look so neat.
That they do, and they have such a classic look to them. Thanks for the comment!
That grey/ Black unit was a beauty
Amazing catch with 2249 the 1 of 1 Cabless GP38!
Railroads like csx and Norfolk southern is pretty common even today for sd40-2s to be on road freights
Thank you for the comment. While they might be, seeing them in true everyday mainline service is fairly hard to see. For the time being, its a fairly regular occurrence for solid sets of 40-2s on these trains. Enjoy it while you can, things can change fast on the railroads!
Good to see that Cascade Green is far from extinct. It is certainly a lot easier on the eyeballs than that bloody awful orange...
These classic stars are finally getting a chance once again!
Dunno if anyone caught 2256 in the 6-unit lashup, but that's none other than the ex-Frisco 401. That unit ran a lot of miles out in Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas.
This is excellent. Love those locos. The look, the sounds, all of it👌
Great to hear that you enjoyed the video! Its hard to beat the sights and sounds or EMDs roaring on the mainline. Thank you for watching!
I love former Burlington Northern SD40-2's with alternating ditch lights and same with former Burlington Northern SD70 mac's!!!!!!!
Thanks for the content. I have an O gauge diorama model of GN 400 “Hustle Muscle” in my entertainment unit.
Long live SD 45’s.
Sounds like you've got some neat stuff! I *love* power like this out on the mainline; glad you enjoyed the video.
Is that a "B Unit" at 10:50 in the fifth spot? Sure as hell looks like one.
Thanks for the comment! Sure is, its a rare GP38-2B.
I did a double take on that too.
Wow, BNSF really didn’t bother painting some of the ex-BN locos
They really haven't and its amazing how much BN green is still hanging around well into 2020. Thanks for watching!
@@SD457500 no problem. I like that they kept the old paints around, just for some nice memories of what was
in TODAYS railroading, those are HUMP UNITS now... nice catching these out on the main
Thanks for the comment! This was just shot in 2018, and these STILL get out on the road daily. The hump sets usually have RCO equipment on them, and are coupled up to a slug of sorts. BNSF has gone as far as putting PTC equipment in a few of their 40s, such as the 1940, so it can lead. Its a fairly common sight to see these running between Northtown and Dilworth these days.
@@SD457500 they installed PTC in that old equipment!!!!!???... i'm impressed... gives back the variety of road power like back in the mid 90s... a few widecabs a few standard cabs... now it's just ALL widecabs, kinda boring... hope you can still luck out and catch these out on the main
@@25mfd They sure did, and on quite a few units at that. Lots of four axle power has gotten PTC so it can lead out on the main. Its refreshing to see amongst all the new power!
So great! The hell with every new Wide Cab... The SD40 is the best unit ever made!! what is that Gray 9696 unit with the flag on it? never saw that before?
Rob Rock Thanks for the comment! That grey unit is going to a place in ND to be their plant switcher. Interesting paint on it!
Sd9s are my favorite but sd40s are also very cool
@ 1:00 That sheer prime mover glory right there.
Thanks for the comment! It sure sounded great, and thanks to a 25mph slow order due to track work, he was doing a lot of that.
some of these were sold to SA....Brasil has some working as CAT lease locomotives...in metric and meter (ex BN), FCA now VL! has a lot of BNs rebuilt to BB40-2s and are still running....
Thank you for the comment! While some former BN power, later FURX, went to Brazil, all of the power in this clip is still in operation on the BNSF today.
@@SD457500still great to see BN and SF SD40-2s still working in the USA.....I enjoy both countries though and really took a liking to Braslian railways.....I got to ride 2 BB40-2s of FCA when I was there.....1 CP and one BN....but the best was when I was hanging out with my cousin who still resides in Brasil….since at that time I still had railway experience I got a chance to run #BB33....which was a ex BN C30-7....the power behind this locomotive is something I cant explain.....tractive effort was unreal....I was so impressed with the ALL line Im dedicating my new layout too Brasil….
@@ALL-bj7mj I've always thought those coverted units with the BB trucks looked really neat. I would love to shoot the BB45s someday... Brazil has some really neat RR operations!
@@SD457500DD45Ms are all retired....I think VL! has one that gets reactive every now and then.....BB40T-2s and BB40-2s as well as BB36-7s are on borrowed time....everything in C30-7, SD40-2 and SD40T-2 on the ALL side in metric is on borrowed time too....if you get a chance to visit Brasil I suggest hiring a railfan guide to show you around....its not bad all the way....but some areas are like visiting the south side of Chicago.....
@@ALL-bj7mj Do they haul long trains over there like in the USA? I've always found them to be really cool looking.
Love all the Cascade Green consists! Awesome video!
peter to bad that the railroads for cost effective measures can't take more units emd low nose sd40-2, 50 45 and so on out of storage like up,pan am, railroads have done, as they say theres no comparison in the cost of the big dash 8 and 9, which cost big bucks, new, and also the look of the sd40 locomotives is second to none ;
Thanks for the comment! More videos like this are on the way; I just need to get past Staples one of these days, and chase a train out past there too.
Excellent catches! Long live the SD40-2's!!!
Thanks for the comment! These unit never get old, and seeing them still holding on in 2018 is a treat.
Thank You!
Too bad they don’t have their original RS3Ks. Great catches anyway!
Yet they don't have any C30-7's on trains when they're plainly more powerful so BNSF wouldn't have to use as many. Or SD45s for that matter if traffic's increasing. But I can see why they're using SD40-2s and we have to enjoy them while they're still around.
Thanks for the comment. Those units are long gone from the BNSF, thus why you don't see them.
Many C30-7's were retired in large numbers in the early 2000's - for two reasons: 1) they were less reliable and more maintenance-intensive than the SD40-2, and 2) they had a much more limited parts supply. The SD40-2 benefits not only from high reliability, but also a ready supply of parts from many aftermarket sources. Furthermore, although the larger GE traction motors had perhaps a slight advantage in low-speed lugging, the C30-7 was not any more powerful than the SD40-2; they both produced 3000 horsepower and had a similar tractive effort when built to the same weight. The C30-7 did have a 5% to 8% fuel efficiency advantage over the SD40-2, but it was not enough to offset the other factors against it.
What is the last unit at 10:08? Never seen that up here in MN
Thanks for the comment; that was a lease unit going to North Dakota to work at a grain elevator. Its a former MoPac unit.
I see, nice videos though
Cascade green 💪
someone needs to explain to me why they sound like that, even at idling...the whistle..... Coolest looking and sounding locomotive ever. 747 compared to modern garbage dump 380s.
Thanks for the comment! What sound, or sounds, are your curious about? They are powered by an EMD 645 V16 prime mover which gives it that nice sound.
@@SD457500 just that whistling sound even when they idle, and then gets higher pitched as they're throttled up. Presumably new locomotives have turbos, too, but none of them make that lovely whistling sound.
ruclips.net/video/cIpHWUFu-Go/видео.html
It's the turbo. The pitch changes up to notch 6 and then the sound disappears. On the 645 the turbo is run by the shaft until there is enough exhaust gas pressure to spin the turbo independently which disengages the clutch. I grew up listening to hordes of Soo Line Dash-2's at Shoreham yard idling away under the sand tower. Only thing that sounds better than an idling turbo 645 is several of them idling at once and one or two being run up and down again. I'd love to have a recording of that sound for the engine facility on my model railroad.
@@douglasskaalrud6865 I LOVE the sound of 40s idling away....you're spot on, can't beat that sound!
Woooow so cool great catches very cool/
Thanks for the comment! I'm glad that you enjoyed it.
Thanks for the answer I sometimes get worried that there might be something really dangerous in those cars going through neighborhoods
Well I probably wouldn't take a big swig out of any of them.. But in the meantime stop worrying and just live
what horn plays on minute 2:14?
RS3K I think
Does anyone know how to tell what's in those tanker cars?
Thanks for the comment. The short answer is, yes and no. Sometimes the car will start the cargo, other times you'll have to look at the placard on the care to tell what it is carrying.
Hey I’m in MSP right now, any chance you know when this guy runs?
Thanks for the comment! Todays DILNTW is approaching Staples, and should be to NTW in a few hours. Happy railfanning!
SD457500 thank you I appreciate a lot!
You bet! He is still a good distance out; but the 1940 leads two other 40-2s.
By any chance do you know what he has today?
Wow!! That’s awesome thank you
I Miss BN I CANNOT STAND TO PAY FOR BNSF MODEL ENGINES IT IS TOO EXPENSIVE I HAVE DC HO