Retired 19 years ago. I always liked the "Comfort Cabs" over the noisy SD38's. Also slept in a lot of hot cabooses before we got rooms. Back in the old days.
He seems to have a great personality and a good sense of humour. Hey Mark enjoy your retirement you’re definitely earned it from keeping America rolling.
Those were some close calls. Hose always almost make you dirty r britches. lol. I had a few of those over the years when I was running. I enjoyed the video Mike. Thanks 👍👍👍❤️
4:15 CSXT #7676 led CSX Train Q271 up the NYS&W in NJ/NY sometime in the summer of 2002 after the breakup of Conrail and while the River Subdivision was still "figuring out" the best routing of trains at that time. Q-271 is a low priority empty autorack train. Cool how this unit gets around.
Those kids at the beginning cut it so close. Loved seeing the old analog display panel. Great video and a great view from inside the cab at some of what engineers have to deal with.
Happy Holidays Mike. As others have already mentioned, I appreciate you taking the time to record and post your cab videos. Rail enthusiasts need to see a professional locomotive engineer at work and the skills involved in day to day railroad operations. You have a great personality and the perfect person to make these videos available.
I always hated going through all those little towns with 25 crossings that went nowhere. And with an impatient female driver that couldn’t wait on the train. Lol!
My dad started Penn Central in 73 rail gang,, went to Conrail, then to CSX, became a conductor then Engineer, retired in 2007, passed away in 2009 from cancer. I watch these to see what he did. He use to hate missing my birthday, or baseball games or football games, I remember a few times he'd come home in the middle of the night and watch me sleep but didn't wake me up and I would act like I was asleep. Now I would give anything to sit up and tell him I loved him. He wrote me a letter when he passed saying he would hate when the phone would ring, knowing it was a crew caller calling because he knew he wouldn't see me. I knew he busted his ass so I would get to live a great childhood. Also cool fact, his grand father, my great grand father was a Gandy Dancer.
EARTH ANGEL THIS definitely was. 👍 GREAT surprise ride !!!! THANKS for taking me along!😇😍😳🎊💕 YOU’VE Got a fan club out there!!👯♂️I finally rang “the” BELL,🛎 now it won’t be such a surprise!🎈.GREAT engineer, great 🎵 music, and 👍 great ride!!!🚂🎟.Thank You!👍💕😍😀
1:35. Going through downtown acworth. I bet you get a lot there an by the Marietta square. I feel like I remember in like 2010 or somewhere around than a homeless woman got hit just north of Marietta square between hwy41 and the square.
My uncle was a engineer for a old short line that got bought out I live near a csx line and railfan all the time!! When I become a engineer I don’t care if railfan or not all you’ll hear from me besides crossing and starting to move is “shave and a haircut Two Bits!!”
Thanks again for another awesome assistant engineer ride along video. Have a question Mr. Barnett. Where could I find a CSX reflective safety vest to add to my railroad room I'm creating in our new home?
That last clip looked like Kennesaw. "I know you're in a train but can't you see we're having a block party here? Jeez!" I had something similar happen to me like that in Orlando FL. Cops parked their cars across the tracks because they were closing the railroad off to train use for the parade. Luckily they were able to clear off the crossing just as we came through because it was about to get messy.
Man you got the life, saw your opening pic, I’m a firefighter in New York City and I must say I have a job that young kids dream of but so do you, you got the only gig I’d consider leaving mine for!
keith cordes I have a one of a kind work career from Navy to RR to firefighting to bus driver to welder to semi driver..but not in that order. Retired from RR as Engineer @ age 60
I just spent more than 60 minutes watching your videos and wanted to say thanks. I realize buying one of your videos might say thanks in a better way but for now, thanks! Your videos focus on the trains, the railroads and lots of information but unlike some videos your videos aren't just about you with train footage in the rear. Peace!
I am a huge railroad train fanatic! I mean, really, an engineer named Mike is so freaking awesome at what he does on the tracks! Best personality, awesome bells and horns, looking out for another object or fools playing on or around the track site. I liked the way he just continued to blow the train horn at those trespassing the rails for no reason! However, I do like the music that was playing. I could not tell what the name of the song was playing on your mission. However, it was just a little too loud. I apologize for the unexpected inconvenience. But, all I wanna do is give a shout out to Mike and his crew of CSX and all shout outs go to CSX Transportation! [CSXT] is my favorite railroad industry in the history of the United States! Oh, yeah and I almost forgot. Here is the game plan for crossing a railroad crossing safely: 1. Stop. You must come to a full stop. pedestrians must come to a full stop behind the railroad crossing signal. 2. Look. Look both ways 2 times when crossing the tracks. Almost like looking both ways when crossing the street. 3. Listen. Listen for a train horn or a train bell. Use your ears and your eyes as a listening method when crossing the railroad tracks. 4. Live. Proceed safely across the tracks and go on about the rest of your day.
I work for a switch crew in west central ohio. Our parent company is Genesee and Wyoming. I didn't know cameras were allowed. We switch between NS and CSX and it is a pain in the ass to get CSX to cooperate with us. They either deliver the cars on the wrong tracks, or fail to leave any switching space for us. Rarely they do anything we ask them!
HI MIKE! I JUST FOUND YOUR VIDEO, ENJOYED! I SEE YOU MUST HAVE STEPPED UP FROM STEERING WHEEL WRESTLER TO HOGGER! CONGRATS! IVE DONE BOTH MYSELF! IN THE PAST HAVE WORKED AS AN ROAD FOREMAN AND TAUGHT SEVERAL HOGGERS THEIR TRADE! IVE FOUND THAT TRUCKERS AND FARMERS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS MAKE THE BEST HOGGERS, BY FAR! I ALSO HAD AN AIRLINE PILOT WHO QUALIFIED WELL, AND HE TOLD ME THAT LEARNING TO BE A HOGGER WAS MORE DIFFICULT THAN LEARNING TO FLY! KEEP HER ON THE RAILS, CHEERS!!👍👍
@@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042 CSX started using precision Railroading not too long ago. I work for a line that is called RJ Corman Railroad Company you've probably heard of it but we're turning into a class 1 in a few years
@@AppValleyRailProductions quite familiar with RJ Corman from my years in Ohio running Newcastle to Willard. The term precision was not mentioned per say but the method might have been what the RR was trying to achieve
Engineer Mike Barnett retired, right? What a legend. Being watching him on youtube since long ago. Awesome video footage sir... regards, from South Africa.
I mean if you don’t like it then hop off, I find this guy entertaining and I find it that when he does what I do I learn more. Thx much stupid heritage unit.
I live in Acworth and love this video brother it is awesome. I must confess I have walked the tracks to Emerson across the lake. People think is it dangerous but it is not. Trains do not sneak up on anyone. I get out of the way well ahead of time. Never would I try to run across in front of a train like the kids did. That is stupid.
Retired 19 years ago. I always liked the "Comfort Cabs" over the noisy SD38's. Also slept in a lot of hot cabooses before we got rooms. Back in the old days.
He seems to have a great personality and a good sense of humour. Hey Mark enjoy your retirement you’re definitely earned it from keeping America rolling.
The sounds from inside of the cab was never to meant to be clearly understood even if it meant scrambling it with music, I'm sorry
Quick its ok
i LOVE THIS MANS SKILLS AND ATTITUDE FOR HIS JOB AND PASSION THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR HARD WORK!!!
Mike my man your funny AF making fun of those kids blowing the horn to the people having a wedding this video is so good
WHY AM I SEEING YOU EVERYWHERE! I can’t get away LMFAO
Those were some close calls. Hose always almost make you dirty r britches. lol. I had a few of those over the years when I was running. I enjoyed the video Mike. Thanks 👍👍👍❤️
What a pleasure too watch such a professional at the controls of that csx freight trainl thank you Mr Barnett for your service
You are a FRIENDLY GENTLEMAN and thank you for the video !!!! God Bless and Stay Safe
4:15 CSXT #7676 led CSX Train Q271 up the NYS&W in NJ/NY sometime in the summer of 2002 after the breakup of Conrail and while the River Subdivision was still "figuring out" the best routing of trains at that time. Q-271 is a low priority empty autorack train. Cool how this unit gets around.
Those kids at the beginning cut it so close. Loved seeing the old analog display panel. Great video and a great view from inside the cab at some of what engineers have to deal with.
Happy Holidays Mike. As others have already mentioned, I appreciate you taking the time to record and post your cab videos. Rail enthusiasts need to see a professional locomotive engineer at work and the skills involved in day to day railroad operations. You have a great personality and the perfect person to make these videos available.
Thank you so much have a wonderful Holiday season
I know why people are running across tracks, to find their brain
If they slip in front of the engine they will scooping their brain up with a shovel
@@desertfoxx1823 someone will anyway
he should've fired the horn at him
And unfortunately, if they dont find it, a medic will.
@@ntekniklaus3710 he did.
Awesome video Mike! Thanks for sharing! Love that Dash 8 cab ride!
Im soon gonna be an engineer and I hope to see you on board!
I always hated going through all those little towns with 25 crossings that went nowhere. And with an impatient female driver that couldn’t wait on the train. Lol!
What are your favorite throttle systems and what bad word are you saying at 0:36
I like this man's personality!
rein1705 who doesn’t?!
IKR
His name is Mike and He's retired now.
@@mikeyoungblood1706 NOO HE RETIRED :(
My dad started Penn Central in 73 rail gang,, went to Conrail, then to CSX, became a conductor then Engineer, retired in 2007, passed away in 2009 from cancer. I watch these to see what he did. He use to hate missing my birthday, or baseball games or football games, I remember a few times he'd come home in the middle of the night and watch me sleep but didn't wake me up and I would act like I was asleep. Now I would give anything to sit up and tell him I loved him. He wrote me a letter when he passed saying he would hate when the phone would ring, knowing it was a crew caller calling because he knew he wouldn't see me. I knew he busted his ass so I would get to live a great childhood.
Also cool fact, his grand father, my great grand father was a Gandy Dancer.
Eyyy I know where that second clip is. I forget the town but I’m pretty sure it’s in north Georgia. I remember where, Ackworth I believe
What did you say to those kids??? LOL
"You g****** f***** stupid idiots! Go home and do your f***** homework!"
TheJakeman789
"I'll get you next time"!
@@salviatrip7083 PRECISELY
Greetings From Moscow, Russia, to a man in a large metal box on wheels)))
He sure looked like he was having fun.
EARTH ANGEL THIS definitely was. 👍 GREAT surprise ride !!!! THANKS for taking me along!😇😍😳🎊💕 YOU’VE Got a fan club out there!!👯♂️I finally rang “the” BELL,🛎 now it won’t be such a surprise!🎈.GREAT engineer, great 🎵 music, and 👍 great ride!!!🚂🎟.Thank You!👍💕😍😀
Earth Angel thanks!!!!
What are your favorite locomotives? And what were you saying at 0:36?
Yup! My opinion as well. You be safe out there. Make us all proud.
How did he stand up and leave the operator's position at 2:08 without an automatic brake application?
That unit is equipped to allow the operator enough time to do brief task that require him or her to move away from the controls.
Really cool seeing your view going through Acworth and Kennesaw!
Thanks for the ridealong. You make the job look fun.
Awesome! Love seeing you go through vinings and cartersville!
1:35. Going through downtown acworth. I bet you get a lot there an by the Marietta square. I feel like I remember in like 2010 or somewhere around than a homeless woman got hit just north of Marietta square between hwy41 and the square.
I'd love to see more videos like this. Love the energy level!
What kind of camera is this and how did you mount it? Quality is so good!
Another awesome video Mike! I noticed that clip of you guys waiting in Emerson. I bet you've eaten from Doug's Place a lot !!!
Oh yes! many times
My uncle was a engineer for a old short line that got bought out I live near a csx line and railfan all the time!! When I become a engineer I don’t care if railfan or not all you’ll hear from me besides crossing and starting to move is “shave and a haircut Two Bits!!”
How’s that coming along?
Yeah did you become an engineer yet?
Super cool video Mr. Barnett! Never knew you were also a firefighter before this!
Congratulations on your retirement sir, I have a long way to go myself... I enjoy your videos, and the music you choose for them. Great stuff.
I'm retired after 41 years railroading and went through the same crap as you!!
well said kids dont understand
There's such a thing as smart and safe railfanning and then there's the thing that gets people killed that my friends is stupidity
Absolutely the best EVER Engineer
It's my dream job to be Abel t drive trains this guy looks like he's having fun
Thanks again for another awesome assistant engineer ride along video. Have a question Mr. Barnett. Where could I find a CSX reflective safety vest to add to my railroad room I'm creating in our new home?
I’ve lost track of how many people I killed and maimed over the years. I was an instructor engineer my last 5 years with the Santa Fe
Never knew you were a firemen before to, that’s awesome !
That last clip looked like Kennesaw. "I know you're in a train but can't you see we're having a block party here? Jeez!" I had something similar happen to me like that in Orlando FL. Cops parked their cars across the tracks because they were closing the railroad off to train use for the parade. Luckily they were able to clear off the crossing just as we came through because it was about to get messy.
Did u like the new signals or the old searchlights just wondering
Tie em' down, he's pulled the pin for the last time! Congrats on the retirement.
Man you got the life, saw your opening pic, I’m a firefighter in New York City and I must say I have a job that young kids dream of but so do you, you got the only gig I’d consider leaving mine for!
keith cordes I have a one of a kind work career from Navy to RR to firefighting to bus driver to welder to semi driver..but not in that order. Retired from RR as Engineer @ age 60
Thank you for your service Keith. God Bless FDNY.
I know I would enjoy running frieght trains. Just like Mike here. He looks like hes having fun.
The music is for Security purposes people...
Thanks
What’s your favorite type of locomotive to ride in?
Noah Railfanning my fav is dash 8s
Great videos Engineer Mike! thank you!
Nice video Quick, seems like you have some great memories from your career!
Oh, wow! A new channel to watch. That was just awesome, Mike! :)
I just spent more than 60 minutes watching your videos and wanted to say thanks. I realize buying one of your videos might say thanks in a better way but for now, thanks! Your videos focus on the trains, the railroads and lots of information but unlike some videos your videos aren't just about you with train footage in the rear. Peace!
I am a huge railroad train fanatic! I mean, really, an engineer named Mike is so freaking awesome at what he does on the tracks! Best personality, awesome bells and horns, looking out for another object or fools playing on or around the track site. I liked the way he just continued to blow the train horn at those trespassing the rails for no reason! However, I do like the music that was playing. I could not tell what the name of the song was playing on your mission. However, it was just a little too loud. I apologize for the unexpected inconvenience. But, all I wanna do is give a shout out to Mike and his crew of CSX and all shout outs go to CSX Transportation! [CSXT] is my favorite railroad industry in the history of the United States! Oh, yeah and I almost forgot. Here is the game plan for crossing a railroad crossing safely:
1. Stop. You must come to a full stop. pedestrians must come to a full stop behind the railroad crossing signal.
2. Look. Look both ways 2 times when crossing the tracks. Almost like looking both ways when crossing the street.
3. Listen. Listen for a train horn or a train bell. Use your ears and your eyes as a listening method when crossing the railroad tracks.
4. Live. Proceed safely across the tracks and go on about the rest of your day.
What locomotive is it? I'm from Brazil and used to seeing AC44i, C30-7, SD70AceBB, etc ...
I have train and railroad videos in Brazil please
Hello Brazil I believe the CSX 7676 is a (C40-8W).
I work for a switch crew in west central ohio. Our parent company is Genesee and Wyoming. I didn't know cameras were allowed. We switch between NS and CSX and it is a pain in the ass to get CSX to cooperate with us. They either deliver the cars on the wrong tracks, or fail to leave any switching space for us. Rarely they do anything we ask them!
What was the longest run you have ever operated Mike??
I have a question. I'm sure it does. Train's have Radio inside the Cab of the Locomotives. Itself. Only Call out CB, Radio
Two way communication.
Do you prefer driving locos with controls in the front of you or on the traditional left side control stand??
Didn't matter to me but I would say in front had some advantages
@@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042 How about when you're switching or going long hood first??
Good morning brother I being a locomotive engineer should I pursue it ???
By all means brother !
@@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042 agreeing here. Though I haven’t made it yet, it’s challenging work
2:39 SD70MAC or SD60M?
Really like the video mike nice video from inside the train locomotive
HI MIKE!
I JUST FOUND YOUR VIDEO, ENJOYED!
I SEE YOU MUST HAVE STEPPED UP FROM STEERING WHEEL WRESTLER TO HOGGER!
CONGRATS! IVE DONE BOTH MYSELF!
IN THE PAST HAVE WORKED AS AN ROAD FOREMAN AND TAUGHT SEVERAL HOGGERS THEIR TRADE! IVE FOUND THAT TRUCKERS AND FARMERS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS MAKE THE BEST HOGGERS, BY FAR! I ALSO HAD AN AIRLINE PILOT WHO QUALIFIED WELL, AND HE TOLD ME THAT LEARNING TO BE A HOGGER WAS MORE DIFFICULT THAN LEARNING TO FLY!
KEEP HER ON THE RAILS, CHEERS!!👍👍
Mr. Mike thank you for the great videos enjoy every one of them thanks again bud
What do you do if nature calls while you're going down the tracks?
big bubba I personally have never had any episodes that could not wait until the train stops
The c40-8w at the beginning had a GREAT horn
WOW ! mike some very scary moments we encounter ! but we signed up for it remember that !!
Remember very well
Wonder how many times the word "ass" was yelled out the window starting at 0:36? Lol!
I'm curious as to how you started. I've been trying to find like a technical school or something but I can't really find much outside of one in WA.
Niegel Powell back in the mid 1970's I applied at a job service ctr and the rest is history
Awesome videos Mike! I hope you're enjoying your retirement!!!!!!!!!!!
What do you feel about precision Railroading?
What precision? If it's precision it's best in my opinion
@@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042 CSX started using precision Railroading not too long ago. I work for a line that is called RJ Corman Railroad Company you've probably heard of it but we're turning into a class 1 in a few years
@@AppValleyRailProductions quite familiar with RJ Corman from my years in Ohio running Newcastle to Willard. The term precision was not mentioned per say but the method might have been what the RR was trying to achieve
@@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042 oh I see.
Engineer Mike Barnett retired, right? What a legend. Being watching him on youtube since long ago. Awesome video footage sir...
regards, from South Africa.
Reese Lourens Thank You
How many people does it take to drive a freight train altogether?
@made-in-the80s Thank you!
Have you been at folkston or Senoia Georgia if so you’ve probably passed my house lol
No that was not in the list of towns I traveled through
1:50 what town you going through?
Acworth Ga.
@@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042 Thanks Mike cheers! I'm assuming you're retired?
0:57 looks like Downtown Acworth, GA. Fucking sweet.
Hey just a suggestion, is there anyway you can turn the music down or not add any music?
NS 1071 Productions I cannot reveal the conversation in it's clarity either I add music or mute the sound all together...sorry
NS 1071 Productions why don't you turn down your phone volume?
I mean if you don’t like it then hop off, I find this guy entertaining and I find it that when he does what I do I learn more. Thx much stupid heritage unit.
are you still a RR engineer, and have you went through Edmonds Wa
I'm retired I did not run in that area
Damn, its like those kids in the opening scene wanted to die.
Do you prefer the standard aar or desktop control stand
When I saw the title daylight running surprise. I thought for a moment you were talking about the daylight steam engine.
Love your videos Mr Mike. I have been a fan since 2015
Support MS Awareness 1991 Thanks enjoy
Yes sir. I probably saw you going through Marietta countless times over the years. I am actually old enough to remember when that line was the L&N.
That's so sweet! =))))
I've always wanted to be an engineer, could you give me some good advice or tips to get into the industry?
Antoine go online and look up railroad jobs or inquire who is hiring for conductor training
Can tell you're one of the good ones out there! Would love to have you on the UP :)
BS comment what do that even mean One of the good ones??
i love your video please make many more !!!
I live in Acworth and love this video brother it is awesome. I must confess I have walked the tracks to Emerson across the lake. People think is it dangerous but it is not. Trains do not sneak up on anyone. I get out of the way well ahead of time. Never would I try to run across in front of a train like the kids did. That is stupid.
whoa!!! that second clip was in downtown Acworth, GA!!!! I live there!!!
Currently training for Norfolk Southern as an Engineer.
I wonder how many years Mike worked for the railroad?
38 yrs
@@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042 Wow....38 years is a really long time. I bet you miss it sometimes, even though I’m sure you are enjoying retirement.
I'm leaning out the window right behind you flying the bird at them
Great vid, Mike. What were you pulling to get all those people out at some of the crossings? A special consist?
rvnmedic1968 nothing in particular people just liking trains
Why did you not honk at 2:30? And why not just one honk when approaching a crossing?
Marco S the new ordinances for that location has designated it as a quiet zone ring the bell and lights on bright only
Thank you. In the Netherlands, they only use the horn in case of danger.
Great video bud 👍👍👍
What’s the mileage on this run? Do you all mostly run pigs or manifest trains?
2:28 thats Vinings Atlanta crossing over Paces Ferry
Was that you in the beggining?
Wow we truly do change over time.
Nice video!
3:04 he tresspass the tracks without using the railroad crossing
what type of locomotive where you in
Hey Mr Mike. How can i become a train operator and what schools offer that kind of training?
Hi you have a good channel i like your videos, l myself am from Russia.
Hey! I recognize that town! Live not to far from there.