@@Pete...NoNotThatOne oh yea just go and put a thick nice piece of hand exploding steel right ontop on the 600V panel, im sure its fine when its shorts to the train floor right?
If he would have waited a minute for the oil pressure to come up he could have actually revved it wide open, takes about 30 seconds to reach max rpm of 900
I have heard Jeff Foxworthy make the comparison of Diesel engines to women. They take their time to get started but once started boy do they keep going.
I worked with the 1950's, 60's and 70's EMD locomotives in South Australia in the mid 70's - my late teens. I had an attachment to the blown versions in service before turbo charging. Any way, I got to follow the fitters around - learning minor servicing, starting up and shutting down for two years before going out on the track. In our starts the engine had to be turned over with loose test cocks before tightening for actual start. And less switches to throw prior. The highlights of my short career were driving the Indian Pacific past my old primary school from which I watched the railways as a boy - opening throttles under the bridge nearby. And kilometre long freight trains with 3 loco 's in multiple across the Nullarbor Plain on longest straight track stretch in the world - 400 and something kilometres I recall. Many of those older engines are still in use today, purchased by private railways that did not exist back then. I now live in New South Wales and 1000 kilometres from there, but I still see some of those engines go by, from school days of nearly 60 years ago and personal experience. I could still start one and drive if allowed. Thanks.
@@DLuxProductions man i just did the calculations and thats equal to 2 million 800 thousand watts of purely raw unadulterated power. what kind of engine is that like piston wise?
Good memories of one of the best jobs I ever had. I commissioned and tested hundreds of locomotives we built for EMD at Super Steel Schenectady in New York. SD70's, F59PH, DE30AC, DM30AC, etc. Loved the sound of the 16-710.
Schenectady...I just visited the airport there to see the museum! Stumbled upon it completely by accident too! What a coincidink to see that rather obscure name mentioned here!
Funny story: Thats the EXACT same process I go through to start my dad's old 1976 Ford pickup truck. The only difference is that, in his pickup, I always have to put air in the right front tire first every morning
Top five on my bucket list....It's hard to put a finger on just one exhilaration....the blinking bulb....that first reluctance of the cold....the hiss of that released compressed air....shutting those access doors....that magnificent symphony of sound as you walk back to the cab....turning that switch and everything evening out to a murmur......You're a very fortunate man.....
Brilliant Audio quality. 2:41 That deep bass from the exhaust is amazing. As a kid I remember waiting at the platform when a Vline loco (Melbourne country passenger train) accelerated full tilt through the station. You could feel the sound hit you in the chest and the ground shock. Cheers.
We have many former pilots at the railroad that I work for. Several wanted to be able to be home each night so they changed careers. Several other private pilots lost their Jobs in 2008 and wound up at the railroad.
I was taught on CSX to lean into the layshaft handle when cranking it over. If the battery is weak you might not get a second chance to get it started. He did stop the recording before the final steps to getting it to move, so don't think you can steal one from watching this.
I’m not a train aficionado, and I had no idea how much of a process it is to start up a locomotive. My uncle (who has passed away) worked at EMD here in the Chicago suburbs, where they built locomotives, or at least parts of them (or assembled them?). I was lucky enough to take a tour of the plant a few times, but the last time was over 20 years ago.
It’s not normal to trip out all the breakers, I don’t know why this is done here. The only ‘real’ step is to switch on the cab and prime the engine before starting.
@@bfapple That’s not true, the breakers are always opened and the knife switch is pulled when shutting down a locomotive that is not in a consist. It saves the batteries from being drained over time because you never know how long it might be before the thing is used again. Edit: Some railroads require locomotives be shut down when not being used for more than an hour or so, and things like when it’s running can be monitored by the headquarters staff. Phone calls are made, questions are asked about why it unit xxxx running? “Shut it down!” Some models show that are running when in reality they are shut down with the breakers and knife switch closed. To remedy the info be sent to HQ, the breakers and knife switch must be open. Additionally, breakers are opened to prevent a power surge from blowing out memory and motherboard cards when closing the knife switch or connecting jumper cables if the batteries are dead.
Well that won’t happen anyway because he didn’t show where the ignition key goes. That’s a quadruple top secret have to eliminate you if I tell you location and requires capital punishment for any employee revealing the location to any unauthorized person.
After playing Train Sim World, I pretty much had every guess on what you'd do to get it started correct, minus the brake setup, but the sim is pretty darn close to how it feels in the real world.
What I find interesting that he put the reverser in forward and put the throttle to notch 2, but the brakes were on and there was no revving. Why is that?
This is the first time that I have seen the inside of an Engine. My dad was a Conductor for the Santa Fe, for 40 years. He started in Dodge City, then transferred to L.A., Colton. and retired in San Bernardino. He gave me a tour of his Caboose's but could not show me the Engine. When he passed away in 99, the church was full of Brakemen, Fireman, Conductors and a few of my dad's favorite Hog Heads. I told the guys at the funeral, Conductors to the left, Engineers to the Right. Thank you for sharing this video of the Engine. I wish dad could see this one. Stay safe.
40 years on the railroad is not an easy thing to do. I bet he had a wealth of knowledge and amazing stories to tell. You should be very proud of him and all his hard work. Thank you for sharing.
@@markuswx1322 not on the older locos it wont...easiest way to tell if on the breaker panel there is a square light that says battery saver, then it means that when the locomotive turns on and off by itself it will kill all the accessories.
@@marksean4514 modern GE locomotives take a long time to start. You'll need to wait for the computer to finish booting up before the engine can be started. I saw it on RUclips sometime ago.
Subtitles showing what is being flipped or switched would be excellent. I only learned how to turn on my Kamov KA-50 in Digital Combat Simulator after watching a video of someone starting a real one - if they ever make a train simulator as realistic as DCS then this video would be invaluable!
Look up train sim world, it's exactly dcs but for trains, played it myself and can confirm I legit could drive down to ghe local yard and just joink a loco
In indian railways also we have around 3000 emd and ge based locomotives. All of them are 4000 bhp and more. Between 4000 -6000 bhp. They are very capable beasts
I listened that engine rev. using my ultra deep bass Sony speakers and believe me it was an amazing experience. I could feel strong vibration in my feet and the both the speakers were vibrating intensely, really the powerful bass took the experience at another level!!!!
I'm a train driver here in South Africa. My entire career of 39 years I just operated All kinds of electric motive powers. Recently I converted to Diesel locomotive. I really enjoying them. I can feel that brutal powers, I smell the locomotive I hear that engine. GM Diesel locomotive
Bro we got a hellcat that shows off his engine sounds to locomotives and when he does sometimes the drivers of the locomotives will Rev the engine of the locomotive lol, I laugh each time it happens Holy crap he still reads comments even after a year, you deserve my respect
That cabin looks like the inside of many Queensland Railways 1550, 2100 and 2400 class locomotives and their derivitives. All of these locos were fitted with either V12 or V16 EMD645E power plants
It's truly so satisfying to see how all of this works I've always been infatuated with trains as well as my dad my brother I'm law works on the railroad and I wonder if ride alongs are a thing? Thank you for the awesome video very educational train sim world and others don't do justice
I hear and see a frequently used freight line from my house, i can't believe I've never looked up how one of these big boys starts, that massive engine, pistons you could hug, it's incredible
who all kept biting their nails thinking he might get an electric shock at some point ... 1:57 was pretty convincing though ... final destination 6 maybe ... naah just kidding ... he can do it with eyes closed guys ... its just me who's nervous who has only switched ON a light bulb in my life
@@jaumeferrer4868 sounds crazy I know but I have a phobia of pipes and machinery such as furnaces and water heaters and things like that. Not sure why.
@@UberFeetz Same here man, Reason why i stayed away from opting mechanical or electrical engineering in college, i kinda believe " i'm just good with the computer stuff sitting in a room and just typing" machine , wires, pipes and rest other heavy duty work isn't my cup of tea
as a man who doesn't know anything about locomotive engines, it confuses the hell out of me how the engine started without turning that knob toward "engine start"
After the initial start up, set your cut out valve freight or passenger, independent brake to 33 percent then auto brake to release. To get rolling, set throttle to 2 and apply sand. Don't forget to give to short blasts of the horn before moving.
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Thanks now I can start my locomotive now
But you still need a reverser handle (key) to move it.
@@jonnyv.5718 I already have one. Original EMD brass one in fact from a family neighbor who used to work for a railroad.
@@timothybarney7257 so u give him
..
You need track also
Literally took the words out of my mouth
I love the “DANGER 600 VOLTS” _flimsy plastic cover_
me too
I love how it suddenly opened on its own, as if 600 volts wanted to jump out and get him.
Yeah, it should be a nice thick _steel_ cover. Something you have to grab.
@@Pete...NoNotThatOne oh yea just go and put a thick nice piece of hand exploding steel right ontop on the 600V panel, im sure its fine when its shorts to the train floor right?
@@higamerXD in case you didn’t get it, my comment was a ribbing at the OP. Should have out a sarcasm thing in there somewhere.
2:25 coolest engine 'rev' I've ever heard.
If he would have waited a minute for the oil pressure to come up he could have actually revved it wide open, takes about 30 seconds to reach max rpm of 900
I've posted a video of this engine being revved up.
I cried 😭.
@@DLuxProductions pll
@@TheBeeMan1994 lll
A steam locomotive can take up to five hours to start up. A diesel-electric locomotive takes about five minutes.
Electric loco hold me pantograph
I have heard Jeff Foxworthy make the comparison of Diesel engines to women. They take their time to get started but once started boy do they keep going.
@@TrollMeister_ naughty haa
True steam takes longer but steam also makes way more torque than diesel. So pros and cons.
Yeah but steam engines make choo choo noises so theyre superior to any other kind
I worked with the 1950's, 60's and 70's EMD locomotives in South Australia in the mid 70's - my late teens.
I had an attachment to the blown versions in service before turbo charging. Any way, I got to follow the fitters around - learning minor servicing, starting up and shutting down for two years before going out on the track.
In our starts the engine had to be turned over with loose test cocks before tightening for actual start. And less switches to throw prior.
The highlights of my short career were driving the Indian Pacific past my old primary school from which I watched the railways as a boy - opening throttles under the bridge nearby. And kilometre long freight trains with 3 loco 's in multiple across the Nullarbor Plain on longest straight track stretch in the world - 400 and something kilometres I recall.
Many of those older engines are still in use today, purchased by private railways that did not exist back then. I now live in New South Wales and 1000 kilometres from there, but I still see some of those engines go by, from school days of nearly 60 years ago and personal experience. I could still start one and drive if allowed. Thanks.
This is an amazing comment. I can only imagine the memories that came into your head as you ran past your old primary school. Thank you for sharing!!
Wonderful story thanks for sharing! Do you miss it?
@@XxfishpastexX Sometimes, but it is nowhere 44 years. I dream from time to time, that I am back in it.
Still always stop to look at any loco passing.
Thank you for sharing your story.
Beautiful story mate
2:30 man.... such an immense amount of power... god i love that sound.
Check out my other video where you can hear this bad boy being revved hard!
@@DLuxProductions man i just did the calculations and thats equal to 2 million 800 thousand watts of purely raw unadulterated power. what kind of engine is that like piston wise?
@@sumobear1777 It's a v16
Well if like this sound then probably you will also like this sound ruclips.net/video/gAHA5qNbEFQ/видео.html
@@sumobear1777 I think a 710 is 710ci per cylinder
Imagine being one of the people that engineered and put together this absolute beast of an engine
That would've been a long time ago. The EMD 645 engine started production in 1965. It's predecessor the 567 engine was designed in the 1930s
Good memories of one of the best jobs I ever had. I commissioned and tested hundreds of locomotives we built for EMD at Super Steel Schenectady in New York. SD70's, F59PH, DE30AC, DM30AC, etc. Loved the sound of the 16-710.
What a job.. absolute monsters these things..
Schenectady...I just visited the airport there to see the museum! Stumbled upon it completely by accident too!
What a coincidink to see that rather obscure name mentioned here!
@@gazsmith2879right monster
2:45 those turbo revs🔥
Check out my other video!
rare illegal footage of how linux users actually start up their pc
True 😆
Ha so true
Yah😂😂
O FK GOOD ONE XDDDSS😂
Connect to the network too
Funny story: Thats the EXACT same process I go through to start my dad's old 1976 Ford pickup truck. The only difference is that, in his pickup, I always have to put air in the right front tire first every morning
Underrated comment
on our airplane too.
Well, you had to air a tire. They had to air the brakes. So same almost
Top five on my bucket list....It's hard to put a finger on just one exhilaration....the blinking bulb....that first reluctance of the cold....the hiss of that released compressed air....shutting those access doors....that magnificent symphony of sound as you walk back to the cab....turning that switch and everything evening out to a murmur......You're a very fortunate man.....
That low frequency rumble of the big EMD's never gets old.
Brilliant Audio quality. 2:41 That deep bass from the exhaust is amazing. As a kid I remember waiting at the platform when a Vline loco (Melbourne country passenger train) accelerated full tilt through the station. You could feel the sound hit you in the chest and the ground shock. Cheers.
That bass note is actually the compressor. It's engine - driven . Like a deep heartbeat.
i swear
As a pilot, i've always thought being a train engineer would be a cool job too, watching this startup lets me know I was right, this is sick.
I'm a train engineer, and I want to be a pilot!
as an 18 boy, I always wanted to be a pilot lmao
Same. As a pilot myself I always thought being an engineer would be cool
We have many former pilots at the railroad that I work for. Several wanted to be able to be home each night so they changed careers. Several other private pilots lost their Jobs in 2008 and wound up at the railroad.
@@snwbm Interesting.
So I can cross diesel trains off of my list for getaway vehicles on my bank job
😂 no doubt
Always leave the engine running, whatever vehicle.
trains in general. they're all an ass to start up
That said, no one would expect someone to use one for that, so... You might could get away with it lol
@@thetreedemoknight4827 nah, I have been a train enthusiast for nearly 13 years, since July 2008. So I know a lot about trains
That sound when it first starts up.
I'm more of a fan of cars and planes, but I'm pretty sure that sound is something we can all agree on.
Tbh, I'm an aviation fan aswell, but let's not lie to ourselves-Trains are epic
The air compressor sounds almost as good as the engine.
yeah
I was taught on CSX to lean into the layshaft handle when cranking it over. If the battery is weak you might not get a second chance to get it started. He did stop the recording before the final steps to getting it to move, so don't think you can steal one from watching this.
What are the last steps?
@@JCarey1988 I'm not putting that in print.
He didn't reset the PC relay. Thats why the throttle didn't react,
@@Arby1965 There was more to it than that.
I’m not a train aficionado, and I had no idea how much of a process it is to start up a locomotive. My uncle (who has passed away) worked at EMD here in the Chicago suburbs, where they built locomotives, or at least parts of them (or assembled them?). I was lucky enough to take a tour of the plant a few times, but the last time was over 20 years ago.
It’s not normal to trip out all the breakers, I don’t know why this is done here. The only ‘real’ step is to switch on the cab and prime the engine before starting.
@@bfapple
That’s not true, the breakers are always opened and the knife switch is pulled when shutting down a locomotive that is not in a consist. It saves the batteries from being drained over time because you never know how long it might be before the thing is used again.
Edit: Some railroads require locomotives be shut down when not being used for more than an hour or so, and things like when it’s running can be monitored by the headquarters staff. Phone calls are made, questions are asked about why it unit xxxx running? “Shut it down!” Some models show that are running when in reality they are shut down with the breakers and knife switch closed. To remedy the info be sent to HQ, the breakers and knife switch must be open. Additionally, breakers are opened to prevent a power surge from blowing out memory and motherboard cards when closing the knife switch or connecting jumper cables if the batteries are dead.
@@ralfie8801 isn’t that where the “battery isolating” switch is used? Certainly that’s how it is done on my diesels.
Now I won't believe when I see random people stealing trains in movies😂
Same
At least not in the way the movie potrayed.
Well that won’t happen anyway because he didn’t show where the ignition key goes. That’s a quadruple top secret have to eliminate you if I tell you location and requires capital punishment for any employee revealing the location to any unauthorized person.
After playing Train Sim World, I pretty much had every guess on what you'd do to get it started correct, minus the brake setup, but the sim is pretty darn close to how it feels in the real world.
I see we figured out the proper way to throw the breakers too, but yeah pretty much, the same is on par with starting up the real ones.
What I find interesting that he put the reverser in forward and put the throttle to notch 2, but the brakes were on and there was no revving. Why is that?
@@loliswat8223 you usually don't get much input in throttle until you get into notch 3
@@loliswat8223 didn't see field gen get engaged.
@@loliswat8223 generators don't rev, they stay at a single speed once put online.
Used to love watching the drivers start up the old trains as a kid. Especially the big two stroke diesels.
I’ve had a locomotive just sitting on my property forever. Couldn’t tow it. Thanks to this video we now know how it got here.
The sound of the EMD. Best sound in the world. Never gets old.
Check out my other video. You'll love it!
Also alco
Emd sounds good but the best of them all is the turbo 645 under load
2:30 coolest sounds when it starts
Check out my other video of this engine being revved up!
this is how long it takes to start my dad's car
Lol😂
Why Would Any Car Take Four Minutes To Start
@@JNJNRobin1337 obviously it's a joke
didn't know you could rev a loco like that.
Someone rev one hard enough it blew part of the turbo out the wall. Engine was being dragged to a shop in a video somewhere on youtube.
You're not supposed to when they're cold.
@@kennethwallace4338 You got a link? Would like to see that
@@JackpodyDK best I can figure it must been wide open
@@kennethwallace4338 Thanks for the link, that's a lot of damage!
We need 1 hour version of you playing with this red stick at 2:42. That sound is so cool.
Ye😂
That’s called the “Layshaft”
Thanks for the trip down memory lane!
Retired CNW/UPRR Locomotive employee….loved my RR career 👍👍😎
Most of the time, RR people are telling the guy in the video everything he did wrong.
I live across from a train station, now I finally know the source of the the tremendous noise they make at 4AM every morning.
This is the first time that I have seen the inside of an Engine. My dad was a Conductor for the Santa Fe, for 40 years. He started in Dodge City, then transferred to L.A., Colton. and retired in San Bernardino. He gave me a tour of his Caboose's but could not show me the Engine. When he passed away in 99, the church was full of Brakemen, Fireman, Conductors and a few of my dad's favorite Hog Heads. I told the guys at the funeral, Conductors to the left, Engineers to the Right. Thank you for sharing this video of the Engine. I wish dad could see this one. Stay safe.
40 years on the railroad is not an easy thing to do. I bet he had a wealth of knowledge and amazing stories to tell. You should be very proud of him and all his hard work. Thank you for sharing.
And I thought you just sat down and pressed the Start button!
The modern engine maybe just start button
Wonder why all those breakers are opened after the engine is shut down. The big knife switch basically cuts off the power doesn't it?
@@markuswx1322 not on the older locos it wont...easiest way to tell if on the breaker panel there is a square light that says battery saver, then it means that when the locomotive turns on and off by itself it will kill all the accessories.
@@jairopinta5950 I see, thanks.
@@marksean4514 modern GE locomotives take a long time to start. You'll need to wait for the computer to finish booting up before the engine can be started. I saw it on RUclips sometime ago.
Thanks for the complete start up.. now I can start my own EMD
I think I'm addicted to this Engine rev sound. It's my fourth day coming to this video and listening it 👍
Check out my other video. You'll love it!!
Thanks for posting. It’s always cool to see a real train in action!
More to come!
The beautiful sound of a SD60, amazing!
Now I can steal one of these and hide it in my back yard.
Need a private spur lol
good luck....
Hmmm... hide it in your attic.
Maybe it somebody will find it in 150 years, and it will be worth a lot of money.
Subtitles showing what is being flipped or switched would be excellent. I only learned how to turn on my Kamov KA-50 in Digital Combat Simulator after watching a video of someone starting a real one - if they ever make a train simulator as realistic as DCS then this video would be invaluable!
On a 23" screen I was able make out everything he flipped except for that button at 00:17 . I wasn't sure about 00:16 but it may be "Engine Run"
@@StratMatt777 You're correct, first breaker is engine run, Generator field is in the middle, and then locomotive control breaker is on the far right.
Look up train sim world, it's exactly dcs but for trains, played it myself and can confirm I legit could drive down to ghe local yard and just joink a loco
Control/fuel pump and engine run both have to be on, gen field is the one that was off
There's a rail yard behind my house Those guys never quit Even though it keeps me up. The power of the engines and all the noise is so satisfying 💪🏿
In indian railways also we have around 3000 emd and ge based locomotives. All of them are 4000 bhp and more. Between 4000 -6000 bhp. They are very capable beasts
Yes they are.
Thanks, I've always been interested in trains and never watched a startup. Very interesting procedure.
Was that a locomotive or a 93 Buick Road Master station wagon??😆
This is especially funny to me, because my dad is a train engineer, AND he used to drive a 1995 roadmaster wagon 😂. Thanks for the laugh.
As a guy who has never been near a locomotive or never really touched an engine hearing this beast starting up still makes me smile so damn hard.
I am so glad you enjoyed it!!
Can tell right away how powerful that engine is by the way it sounds revving up.
If you like that rev, check out my other videos!
Railfans are in heaven with this video. Very VERY Cool Indeed !
Too bad we Did NOT get to drive away.
I listened that engine rev. using my ultra deep bass Sony speakers and believe me it was an amazing experience. I could feel strong vibration in my feet and the both the speakers were vibrating intensely, really the powerful bass took the experience at another level!!!!
Pretty neat! Love the purr of that EMD 710!
Thats the coolest start up ive ever heard
I love trains and I love internal combustion engines. These giant locomotives always suprise me with complicated machinery...so cool!!!
That was really cool, thanks for sharing this.
He was literally reving his wagon😂😂😂
The only last thing I was expecting was a beautiful horn blow but great video. Amazibg engine sound. Loved it
You're right. That should have been included.
I'm a train driver here in South Africa. My entire career of 39 years I just operated All kinds of electric motive powers. Recently I converted to Diesel locomotive. I really enjoying them. I can feel that brutal powers, I smell the locomotive I hear that engine. GM Diesel locomotive
It’s called a locomotive engineer. You don’t drive trains, you operate trains.
@@oilersridersbluejays In some parts of the world such as the UK and South Africa the person that operates a train is called the driver.
The startup sound is so pleasing 🥲
this is one sound ill never get tired of love it rock on
Subscribe to see what else I have coming.
3:58 “omg you broke it!”
The engine sounds like a jet..
Beautiful sound 😃😃👍👍
Bro we got a hellcat that shows off his engine sounds to locomotives and when he does sometimes the drivers of the locomotives will Rev the engine of the locomotive lol, I laugh each time it happens
Holy crap he still reads comments even after a year, you deserve my respect
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Holy cow, great vintage engine still in good shape. Must be somewhere not in europe. Great video!
I like that exposed blade of the bayonet fuse being that close to handle of main disconnect.
I would guess it's low voltage as the main disconnect is probably for the battery.
@@psirvent8
That's a big fuse for just a battery disconnect but, yeah, the generator isn'yt turning anyway. 👍
@@chuckg2016All the power to the starter motor is going through this fuse and knife switch though.
@@psirvent8
Your conclusion is .......?
@@chuckg2016 It's low voltage but high amperage and touching those exposed metal parts won't shock you.
0:32 - switch next to an open fuse... yikes! I was cringing a bit... Great video! Love that engine sound!
Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. That just looked like an accident waiting to happen.
@@BSPIVEY100 That is a starting fuse, will only have power when cranking the engine.
I can steal a train now after the Covid T-virus hits!!!
Same lmao
The responsiveness of the engine to the manual throttle surprises me.
That cabin looks like the inside of many Queensland Railways 1550, 2100 and 2400 class locomotives and their derivitives. All of these locos were fitted with either V12 or V16 EMD645E power plants
Holy Cow this is intimidating. I could never pilot a train! My respect for those who do just shot up eighty thousand percent!
Danger: 600 volts behind the safety panel! Panel pops open
For your next video..."How To Steal A Locomotive When Nobody Is Looking". :))
That whine makes it exciting and the build up really worth
2:37 has got to be the funest thing ever!!! Who wouldn't want to actuate a giant lever that revs an even larger engine?
It's truly so satisfying to see how all of this works I've always been infatuated with trains as well as my dad my brother I'm law works on the railroad and I wonder if ride alongs are a thing? Thank you for the awesome video very educational train sim world and others don't do justice
This was brilliant! Totally different from a UK locomotive
More to come!
Pretty cool to see a newer EMD. I work on the remote system and have ran a EMD SW900 and SW1200. That governor has gotten me a few times before lol
The governor is hard to remember.
I hear and see a frequently used freight line from my house, i can't believe I've never looked up how one of these big boys starts, that massive engine, pistons you could hug, it's incredible
I love the noises the big engines make.
who all kept biting their nails thinking he might get an electric shock at some point ... 1:57 was pretty convincing though ... final destination 6 maybe ... naah just kidding ... he can do it with eyes closed guys ... its just me who's nervous who has only switched ON a light bulb in my life
Jeez that open fuse and high current switch looks dangerous?
Same i thought, no shrouding, its dangerous
As long as none of the other breakers are on it’s fine. It’s also a 72v dc system, not quite enough voltage to shock.
That's the trick. There is no danger if the breakers are all down. I wouldn't dare throw the knife switch with the breakers up or if I had wet gloves.
No Mulitplex Module or Body Control Module?🤔😵
@@DLuxProductions damp gloves will make your hand tingle.
Love trains, but big nope when I seen all that electricity and bigger nope when I seen that big ass motor and all them pipes. Still love it though
What?
@@jaumeferrer4868 sounds crazy I know but I have a phobia of pipes and machinery such as furnaces and water heaters and things like that. Not sure why.
@@UberFeetz wow that's curious
Did u expect them 2 run differently like from love and hugs? 😋
@@UberFeetz Same here man, Reason why i stayed away from opting mechanical or electrical engineering in college, i kinda believe " i'm just good with the computer stuff sitting in a room and just typing" machine , wires, pipes and rest other heavy duty work isn't my cup of tea
Ah yes, finally have the instructional video I was looking for, now to run out and start my SD60
I am literally in a stolen locomotive, thanks for helping getting it started
0:22 I read on first glance "DANGER GOD VOLTS" instead of "600 VOLTS" and was a bit intrigued about what's in the cabinet 😂
turns on light, engine lugs down 😂😂
He doesn't turn on the headlights in the video ?
@@ironmatic1 watch closely again
@@cows_cowsandcows At the end of the video you can clearly see both headlight switches are at “OFF”.
@@ironmatic1 it’s probably the light switches for indicators or cab lights
edit: number lights
Lights for the number boards
You control a 3K horsepower engine by a wrench handle
More like 5k
@@sudattsdeadchannel3495 No, actually 3,800...it's an SD60, not an AC6000...lol
We got the same emd engines on the tugboats at Dann ocean tugs.
thank you couldnt start my locomative this morning
I love the sound of big engines.
as a man who doesn't know anything about locomotive engines, it confuses the hell out of me how the engine started without turning that knob toward "engine start"
He did turn it to "engine start" but it's off camera
2:33 POV: You're starting a train with your hands tied behind your back
So just flip all switches up and hit start.control volume with big red lever.got it.
Thank you very much. I just had bought a new locomotive but don't know how to start it but now I can, your video was really helpful.
They did a nice repair work to get all locomotives back in service.
So this video was basically a training manual on how to start a locomotives like this.
After few minutes I expected cooking perfect medium steak will be part of the starting process...
Thanks just bought it yesterday but didn’t know how to start the engine
Me too, but I was confused as to where is the turn signal? Don't wanna get a ticket
@@reggietyler2903 I feel you.
It is a different flex in revving a locomotive engine!!
You have got to have one of the coolest jobs on planet earth and beyond
The engine sounds amazing when it starts
Check out my video of this engine being revved up.
2:54 the urge to fully rev the engine
After the initial start up, set your cut out valve freight or passenger, independent brake to 33 percent then auto brake to release. To get rolling, set throttle to 2 and apply sand. Don't forget to give to short blasts of the horn before moving.
What is the point of any of that?
Umm, no, that’s not what you do
I've done this a bunch of times in train sim world, and seeing the real thing gives me a sense of deja vu
thanks,you deserve all the money you get for views,without you and youtube we would never know this