@@CentralPennRailProductions Wow, then I really do have my own pet internet troll.. Someone out there down votes practically every one of my videos.. If they're not getting recommended then they have to be stalking me.. How cool is that!
@@Trains21 Yea, there are a few people who just go around RUclips disliking every video they can find. I'm guessing they're trying to troll, but it honestly seems rather pointless.
I'm here now. My grandfather worked for B&O here in town, and my father was a foreman for the B&P until he went on disability. I have fond memories of visiting what was left of the B&O shops when I was a kid. They've since been destroyey.
I love your narration, you really did a great job and your voice is perfect for explaining things as the video progresses! Merry Christmas and happy new year 🎊
They had to throw the switch at CP-DuBois because it has been out of service awaiting parts that would allow it to be remotely controlled. Great video all around!
Thanks for the answer. "Parts is parts" as MOW or sausage makers are apt to say. Maybe the daily bulletin offers a timesaver and authorizes crews when entering CP Dubois to take DP switch in hand for desired route. In other cases, the train shunts the switch to a default position. A CTC dispatcher can override that, but, as you pointed out, only if the switch is powered. Also, stray voltage due to wet ground or failing power cables can effect the switches and track lights. My guess, if track signals and daily traffic aren't presently compromised, the 'parts order' is likely deferred and the conductor will continue to enjoy a nice stroll. Seems like a good spot for a spring switch if the yard sees infrequent action. Then again, what do I know? Cheers.
@@CentralPennRailProductions I just acquired it not long ago. So it's in my outbuilding right now. It's sitting next to a PRR position signal that I received a while back. I worked for NS out of Enola yard down along the Port Rd branch and just loved those old position signals. There all but taken down now and becoming lost to history. When I get them put up next year I will do a video and post it for you. Keep those videos coming. Awesome stuff man.
Awesome video so pretty in the fall time and to be honest the whole time I had my eye on that SD70M-2 so cool that a regional railroad has such big locomotive!
I believe the B&O CPL was the only signal system where the dwarf signals had exactly the same possible aspects as high signals on poles, bridges, or bracket posts. The old B&O Cowen Subdivision in West Virginia (now operated by Watco's Appalachian and Ohio) still has CPLs - for now, anyway.
Great video! Would have to take a look at the crossings, but it seems like the B&P is a step back in time. There used to be a Doll arm on an old ACL Searchlight on the CSX Lineville Sub near Waldo, AL, years ago, but the signal was replaced when CSX upgraded the line to PTC (along with a pair of Semaphores on the NS R Line in Talladega). However, CSX has a pretty modern signal with a doll arm on the S&NA South Sub in Alabaster.
Thanks! I never realized how common doll arm signals were until I did a little research on them. If I recall, there was once one somewhere in Birmingham that had 3 (yes, THREE) blue lights, which obviously indicated three tracks intervening between the governing signal. There seem to be a lot more survivors in the south.
@@CentralPennRailProductions My very first time I ever recall saw a "doll arm" (equipped with a blue light) was in North Walpole, NH, on the (former) B&M's "Connecticut River Mainline." This was way back then (early 1980's)! Here I am railfanning a northbound freight train that was stopped at the northern end of an uncontrolled siding (requiring a Restricted Speed aspect so to enter this siding, to the south of me, at "Chapins"), waiting for this train to "continue" going north as I am seeing that signal with a Clear aspect (to which was for the following Amtrak (then) "Montrealer." Here I am wondering why was this northbound freight train stopped at a Clear signal? I would later learn that a low two head searchlight color signal would govern any train movement coming out of that siding back out onto the main track. (A similar action to that dwarf CPL light, here in your video, that one changing from red to lunar white).
I know what signal you are talking about, I drove by there earlier this year on my way to Bellows Falls. It's still there, but they are scheduled to replace those signals soon.
@@CentralPennRailProductions Apparently must've missed this comment, lol. But I could believe that, suspect it must've been somewhere around downtown Birmingham based on that description. Florida I know has a good few from the SAL left on the FGAR Tallahassee Sub (along with some other SAL classics, such as a pair of SAL side-by-side signals in Lee), but I've heard they're planning on decommissioning them before too long.
im glad people can still appreciate the vision of adrian iselin in the construction of the BRP sadly I have yet to visit the railroad my ancestors built
Loved the coverage in this video. Lots of good footage. Tried to catch B&P one day but ultimately ended up leaving Riker around 1130am after RIBT never departed.
Absolutely Positively one of the best railfan presentations Ive ever seen. Historical info updated, maps, loco, rolling stock information about industries along the way. I must subscription for me. Looking for more presentations on the B&P in the future .
Very exciting video for rail foamers like me. I appreciate your professional presentation and concise & thorough descriptions. I especially enjoyed your thumbnail observations of local history, operations, and was treated by your scenic and appropriate location shots. The inclusion of maps and colors complemented the action. I read from a 1948 B&O passenger train timetable that Dubois had 6 trains a day. Although no longer sporting passengers, I'm happy to see the G&W keeping it going. Stay safe on your travels. I look forward to your continuing documentation.
It's an SD70M-2. There are two and they used to be in Providence & Worcester paint. For some reason G&W decided to paint them (with P&W logos) and send them to the B&P. Not sure how long they will last, they've broken down multiple times.
I'll often see B&P trains pass by my office in Zelinople headed East with lots of Hoppers. I always wonder where they came from and where they are headed.
Thanks! It's a Velbon DV-7000 with a PH-368 head. I believe it's since discontinued and a newer version has taken its place, but the PH-368 head is still around. It was the default for this tripod.
Very nice production Sir! Well shot , lovely narration with just enough info to keep us interested! A terrific change to watching runbys ! The maps and overhead pics makes this an even better video. Well done and 5 stars:-) Cheers Gregg.
Great video, I’ve traveled along route 219 my entire life, it’s great to learn about the railroad running next to it. Please shoot Johnsonburg if you get back there in the future.
What was happening (destination, customer load,) with the PSR, Pittsburg Shawmut HT hoppers at the rear of the train. Any historical information on the Pittsburg Shawmut ?
I believe there is a local job from DuBois (either DB-1 or DB-2) that sometimes heads that way, but I do not know much about the customers out that way.
Yes but I think it's 6 days a week so I wouldn't go on a Saturday. Their trains typically leave Riker and Salamanca around the same time of morning; however, their timing en route can vary wildly based on train size and work at yards along the way.
Forgot to mention that...I believe all 4 of the orange locos are online. The CN units are just along for the ride. CN's Bessember Subdivision does not connect to any other CN route, so they take the B&P up to Buffalo for pickup by CSX.
Great train video. I have been filming and chasing Buffalo & Pittsburgh railroad for awhile now. Feel free to check my channel. I was actually at the same spot where the train arrives at 17:45, around those signals on Center Street off of Route 6 in Mt. Jewett. Could you please tell me what type of signals they are and also the sign, "Begin CTC on the one signal." Would you also happen to know at 18:21 what's the classification of Southern Pacific #3054? Is it an SD40-3? Thank You.
Sure can't beat old EMDs an beautiful Fall colors like that! Great video!
Thanks Mike!
Why someone would dislike this video is beyond me.
All the "dislike" button means is RUclips will stop recommending videos from that creator the next time around.
@@CentralPennRailProductions Wow, then I really do have my own pet internet troll.. Someone out there down votes practically every one of my videos.. If they're not getting recommended then they have to be stalking me.. How cool is that!
@@Trains21 Sounds like that person is a miserable malcontent.
@@rj4590 Very much agreed.
@@Trains21 Yea, there are a few people who just go around RUclips disliking every video they can find. I'm guessing they're trying to troll, but it honestly seems rather pointless.
The EMD engine sounds are so awesome. Thanks for catching the idle and notching up/down....that is the best part.
I agree, as much as I like to hear them under a heavy load, I could listen to those idle sounds all day.
Nice video. I live in a city that has the B&P railroad in it. So watching this video means a lot for somebody who constantly sees this company.
Thanks for checking out the video! Glad you liked it.
@@CentralPennRailProductions No problem. I enjoy watching what other people catch.
@@loganinnes-holmes7462 I also catch it pretty frequently in Butler Pennsylvania
I love that CPL’s are still in action!! Great find! Awesome for RR nostalgia guys like me!!!
Love the video! I’m from Punxsutawney and my great uncle worked on the B&O. It’s nice to see some of the area I grew up in. Thanks for this!
Cool, always nice hearing from people who had a connection to the railroad. And thanks for watching!
I'm here now. My grandfather worked for B&O here in town, and my father was a foreman for the B&P until he went on disability. I have fond memories of visiting what was left of the B&O shops when I was a kid. They've since been destroyey.
I like your description of the entire railroad. I also like your tour of Northwestern Pennsylvania. Thank you!
I love your narration, you really did a great job and your voice is perfect for explaining things as the video progresses! Merry Christmas and happy new year 🎊
They had to throw the switch at CP-DuBois because it has been out of service awaiting parts that would allow it to be remotely controlled. Great video all around!
Thanks Michael, I appreciate it!
Thanks for the answer. "Parts is parts" as MOW or sausage makers are apt to say. Maybe the daily bulletin offers a timesaver and authorizes crews when entering CP Dubois to take DP switch in hand for desired route. In other cases, the train shunts the switch to a default position. A CTC dispatcher can override that, but, as you pointed out, only if the switch is powered. Also, stray voltage due to wet ground or failing power cables can effect the switches and track lights. My guess, if track signals and daily traffic aren't presently compromised, the 'parts order' is likely deferred and the conductor will continue to enjoy a nice stroll. Seems like a good spot for a spring switch if the yard sees infrequent action. Then again, what do I know? Cheers.
Beautiful Landscape
Nice 🔔✔
Thanks!
Im from Salamanca, and hearing you not only say it, but say it correctly was such a shock to me
SD70M-2 # 4301 (and 4302) are now in Oregon on the Central Oregon and Pacific Railroad (CORP) 4301 and CORP 4302.
Great video. I happen to own a CPL signal. There a neat piece railroad history!
That's really cool! Do you have a video of it in action?
@@CentralPennRailProductions I just acquired it not long ago. So it's in my outbuilding right now. It's sitting next to a PRR position signal that I received a while back. I worked for NS out of Enola yard down along the Port Rd branch and just loved those old position signals. There all but taken down now and becoming lost to history. When I get them put up next year I will do a video and post it for you. Keep those videos coming. Awesome stuff man.
Nice catches! I like the old EMD consists, the old Baltimore & Ohio Railroad CPL Signals, and the Genesee & Wyoming Paint Scheme a lot! Really nice!
Thanks Zach!
@@CentralPennRailProductions You're welcome!
Awesome video so pretty in the fall time and to be honest the whole time I had my eye on that SD70M-2 so cool that a regional railroad has such big locomotive!
They do some pretty heavy pulls up and down appalachia. Bprr runs through my backyard and I frequentlu see 6-7 engine lineups.
brickman wow that’s a lotta locomotives
They buy heavily used locomotives cheap, then restore them, beautifully, in the Brookville shop.
I catch the B&P in Butler and have seen some insane lashups
I believe the B&O CPL was the only signal system where the dwarf signals had exactly the same possible aspects as high signals on poles, bridges, or bracket posts.
The old B&O Cowen Subdivision in West Virginia (now operated by Watco's Appalachian and Ohio) still has CPLs - for now, anyway.
Excellent action with superb timely narration.
One thing I miss about living in Pa is the abundance of shortlines...such as this one, Allegheny Valley Railroad, etc
Great video! Would have to take a look at the crossings, but it seems like the B&P is a step back in time. There used to be a Doll arm on an old ACL Searchlight on the CSX Lineville Sub near Waldo, AL, years ago, but the signal was replaced when CSX upgraded the line to PTC (along with a pair of Semaphores on the NS R Line in Talladega). However, CSX has a pretty modern signal with a doll arm on the S&NA South Sub in Alabaster.
Thanks! I never realized how common doll arm signals were until I did a little research on them. If I recall, there was once one somewhere in Birmingham that had 3 (yes, THREE) blue lights, which obviously indicated three tracks intervening between the governing signal. There seem to be a lot more survivors in the south.
@@CentralPennRailProductions My very first time I ever recall saw a "doll arm" (equipped with a blue light) was in North Walpole, NH, on the (former) B&M's "Connecticut River Mainline." This was way back then (early 1980's)! Here I am railfanning a northbound freight train that was stopped at the northern end of an uncontrolled siding (requiring a Restricted Speed aspect so to enter this siding, to the south of me, at "Chapins"), waiting for this train to "continue" going north as I am seeing that signal with a Clear aspect (to which was for the following Amtrak (then) "Montrealer." Here I am wondering why was this northbound freight train stopped at a Clear signal?
I would later learn that a low two head searchlight color signal would govern any train movement coming out of that siding back out onto the main track. (A similar action to that dwarf CPL light, here in your video, that one changing from red to lunar white).
I know what signal you are talking about, I drove by there earlier this year on my way to Bellows Falls. It's still there, but they are scheduled to replace those signals soon.
@@CentralPennRailProductions Apparently must've missed this comment, lol. But I could believe that, suspect it must've been somewhere around downtown Birmingham based on that description.
Florida I know has a good few from the SAL left on the FGAR Tallahassee Sub (along with some other SAL classics, such as a pair of SAL side-by-side signals in Lee), but I've heard they're planning on decommissioning them before too long.
im glad people can still appreciate the vision of adrian iselin in the construction of the BRP sadly I have yet to visit the railroad my ancestors built
Loved the coverage in this video. Lots of good footage. Tried to catch B&P one day but ultimately ended up leaving Riker around 1130am after RIBT never departed.
Try lunchtime on Sundays. Always one heading westbound.
Nicely done, Eric! Excellent narration as well. Keep up the great work!
Thanks Jacob!
Absolutely Positively one of the best railfan presentations Ive ever seen. Historical info updated, maps, loco, rolling stock information about industries along the way. I must subscription for me. Looking for more presentations on the B&P in the future .
Thanks, glad you like it. Not sure when my next trip there will be, but I try to go at least once a year.
Good job with informative video of the B&R. Always interesting to learn the origin and history of shortlines.
What a neat railroad to railfan. Thank you for sharing. You have some nice finds in your video. Thumbs up.
Thanks for checking out these videos!
great freight trip video tour along this line
Great videos, narration & camerawork. The best on RUclips IMO.
Thanks, I appreciate it, but I learn from the best, like Distant Signal, Joe Fusco, Blue Comet and several others.
Good stuff...enjoyed the narration. I visited Butler back in 2008 for B&P and B&LE action...was a fun trip.
Glad you enjoyed, thanks as always for watching and commenting!
Very exciting video for rail foamers like me. I appreciate your professional presentation and concise & thorough descriptions. I especially enjoyed your thumbnail observations of local history, operations, and was treated by your scenic and appropriate location shots. The inclusion of maps and colors complemented the action. I read from a 1948 B&O passenger train timetable that Dubois had 6 trains a day. Although no longer sporting passengers, I'm happy to see the G&W keeping it going. Stay safe on your travels. I look forward to your continuing documentation.
Thanks a lot, glad you enjoy all the detail!
Sweet catch! First time seeing an SD70ace in the G&W paint scheme.
It's an SD70M-2. There are two and they used to be in Providence & Worcester paint. For some reason G&W decided to paint them (with P&W logos) and send them to the B&P. Not sure how long they will last, they've broken down multiple times.
Awesome Dude.. Loved it stem to stern.
Thanks AC, I appreciate it!
So awesome!
Best rail fan commentary I have heard. Nice chase, thanks for sharing!
Excellent video. Thanks for sharing your beautiful work. - Drew
Thanks Drew!
Ironic enough when I followed RISI up to DuBois last week Monday they also had to throw the powered turnout for the main at DuBois. Great video BTW.
Great video as always! Keep up the narration, it added another level of enjoyment to an already enjoyable video!
Thanks! Glad you liked it.
I'll often see B&P trains pass by my office in Zelinople headed East with lots of Hoppers. I always wonder where they came from and where they are headed.
Awesome video! Thats some beautiful iron and great scenery.
Thanks!
I have seen a bunch of B&P trains here in Butler Pennsylvania
Beautifully done video! I love the smooth fluid head tripod pans. Do you know what tripod you use by chance?
Thanks! It's a Velbon DV-7000 with a PH-368 head. I believe it's since discontinued and a newer version has taken its place, but the PH-368 head is still around. It was the default for this tripod.
Absolutely wonderful! Great video! I wonder how many collectors will be clamoring to buy those signals when they are retired?
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A lot of people collect signals, but, you almost need to rent or own a big trailer to haul them around because they are tall and heavy.
Very nice production Sir! Well shot , lovely narration with just enough info to keep us interested! A terrific change to watching runbys ! The maps and overhead pics makes this an even better video. Well done and 5 stars:-)
Cheers Gregg.
Right at home, hope u had fun, I have a couple of videos of them running out of dubios pa, I work right at the tracks, lol
Oh that's cool, then you always get to see the trains!
Yes, north and south bound every day, and if I am lucky the coal train out of Penfield pa, they only been running it at night when they move it,
Great Footage, Thanks Again, Merry Christmas ^ Happy New Year...Looking forward to more adventures..
Thank you, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too!
Superb video!! Your narration makes it more Awesome to watch!! 👍
Thanks, finally getting Part 2 up this Friday!
Sweet! Can’t wait!
I liked that you did a railroad near for a change thank you
You're welcome!
Beautiful
Great video! Look forward to more westren pa videos. Like the talking to very informal.
Thanks. Western PA is full of cool trains, I just wish I had more time to visit!
Did anybody notice that the horn on the ACe was on the side and not on the top?
I don't know exactly why, but all locomotives cleared to run on Amtrak have their horns mounted lower, either on the side of the cab or long hood.
Great looking footage as expected. You're doing well with the narration!
Appreciate the kind feedback, as always!
How come these and PS&P share the same paint scheme? I see psp all the time 😃
Great video, I’ve traveled along route 219 my entire life, it’s great to learn about the railroad running next to it. Please shoot Johnsonburg if you get back there in the future.
Thanks, and will do, Johnsonburg has a lot of neat locations.
no, its theres a road running next to the railway. Railway was there first
Brilliant video . Love the voice over less reading for me lol . Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays .Cheers!
Thanks! And yes, this would have been four pages of reading lol. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you too!
When Central Penn Productions uploads a new vid i watch it simple. Also the ACe looks nice in that orange and black
It's an SD70M-2, but I agree, it doesn't look bad.
Hey, thanks! Yeah those P&W SD70M-2's look snazzy, but they are a mechanical nightmare (constantly breaking down).
@@CentralPennRailProductions A NS engineer once told me a SD70M-2 broke twice in one trip. Wasnt the leader so they just kept going.
@@freebrickproductions thanks for correcting me idk that railroad well lol
Enjoyed watching...
Very nice video!
Nice catches
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Tank you, for the nice video!
Great video!
Have you done a presentation on the B&P Petrolia Branch.? It would be outstanding for switching. Lots of commentary for me great job!
I have not been there, but I would like to visit that branch because there are some really neat spots and bridges along there.
i want another.
Superb video 👍
Great video who knew B&P engines had Nathan P5 horns maybe some of them were ex IC (Illinois Central)
It's a former CN unit, so I'm also curious where the P5 came from!
The horn on 3341 was transplanted from shop stock. It gave it's horn up to another which had been busted by a tree.
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Awesome stuff!
Thanks!
Great video I can't wait for the next one 👍
Very nice video, you have a new sub!
Can you do this but for the RTBI and the BTRI
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Hmm i guess there was a habit of switches flipped to the siding
nice great work
Awesome thx for the history too
Thanks for watching!
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What was happening (destination, customer load,) with the PSR, Pittsburg Shawmut HT hoppers at the rear of the train. Any historical information on the Pittsburg Shawmut ?
Nice! When do the trains on that RR usually run? Like an OD time.
Do you think they still go to brookville? Never got a chance to see one go to the small yard and shop
I believe there is a local job from DuBois (either DB-1 or DB-2) that sometimes heads that way, but I do not know much about the customers out that way.
I am sad that I have start all over again
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Excellent video! As far as you are aware, do they still hold this schedule for the most part?
Yes but I think it's 6 days a week so I wouldn't go on a Saturday. Their trains typically leave Riker and Salamanca around the same time of morning; however, their timing en route can vary wildly based on train size and work at yards along the way.
Central Penn Rail Productions Excellent, thank you. I’m in the area so I’ll be going for RISI in the morning.
Why Does 3341 have a different horn? And why is 3064's horn so quiet?
I don't know if you heard a jaw tooth he's got them signals to that the ones low to the ground check his videos out you might see
Nice video! How do you know what times these trains depart?
They've been departing around that time for years, so until something changes, it's fairly predictable.
It looked and sounded like the CN’s for offline and dead in tow.
What happened to 3064's horn?
Lol it's been like that for awhile. A Leslie RS5T in need of much repair.
It came from one of the old N&W GP9s they had. It screeches, a lot, and may not have full volume account the air line.
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17:45 SIRI LOL
What does the term head room mean?
It means they need extra room to perform switching duties beyond the signals, so dispatcher has to line them up for the move.
what is that 458
Former SP SD45.
were there just 3 of the engines running and doing work or all 6 ?
Forgot to mention that...I believe all 4 of the orange locos are online. The CN units are just along for the ride. CN's Bessember Subdivision does not connect to any other CN route, so they take the B&P up to Buffalo for pickup by CSX.
Great train video. I have been filming and chasing Buffalo & Pittsburgh railroad for awhile now. Feel free to check my channel. I was actually at the same spot where the train arrives at 17:45, around those signals on Center Street off of Route 6 in Mt. Jewett. Could you please tell me what type of signals they are and also the sign, "Begin CTC on the one signal." Would you also happen to know at 18:21 what's the classification of Southern Pacific #3054? Is it an SD40-3? Thank You.
Its an SD40-2T. An old Tunnel motor off of the Donner Pass would be my guess.
@@Ottos_ScLm_Race_videos_2009_on thank you
great video and chase!