I remember those days. I never had to sign a release with NS where I lived. I had been going to the yard where I grew up since I was old enough to walk. By the time I was in my teens I had my own keys to the yard office. I'd go there early on a weekend morning and make coffee for the weekend crew, go start the yard engine, and then usually ride along with them. Those were great times. I still for the most part have free run of the yard. After all I've been going there over 30 years now.
This video is awesome! And for diehard GE U-Boat fans like me - awesome times a million! Other U-Boaters might not agree, but for me personally, all GE standard cabs that came after the "U" series, are upgraded and enhanced U-Boats. From the C30-7 in this video, all the way to the last GE standard cab produced for North American use - the C40-9 (which of course the only ones of those are the NS "top hats"). This video will probably be the closest I'll ever get to riding in a GE standard cab loco (or any loco). A huge thanks for posting!
Glad you enjoyed the video. I agree with you 110%. You just can't beat these old GE's. I am a huge ole U-boat fan myself. I have a good many old GE video clips up. I could never get enough of that sound. What a treat riding in these old gals. Thanks for watching, and have a good night...
Lake Superior & Ishpeming GE U23C 2300 is currently displayed outside of the Arkansas Railroad Museum at Pine Bluff, Arkansas. The LS&I 2300 is the first U23C built by GE in 1968.
Jack, I don't know how I've manage to miss this U30C's video. Yet another great ole school video for us older guys that that remember the U30C's in their natural habitat. That throaty growl of the big GE's engine burble to life. Going into favorites.
Stumbled across this video, I'm a machinist at Ls&i . I've been there since 1993. I rebuilt the engines in all these U30c and C30-7 GEs ......we still run 4 old GEs we have 9 total still we have 8 4400ac GEs now also.....I'm guessing this video is prob from around 1999-03ish
Thanks for the reply James, and update on the GE's. Glad to hear that some of the old girls are still hanging in there. Things sure aren't like they use to be on the LS&I. So, we are sure glad we got the opportunities that we did years ago. I think this was taken about 2000. Hope everything is going well for you, and thanks for watching...
We got 11 old B23-7's and a U23B still earning their keep where I am here in New York on the Finger Lakes Railway. I've added plenty of footage on my channel over the years.
Awesome! I remember my cab ride in former MILW SD10 #532 earlier this year. I had to sign a waiver. Then hopped in and rode to WVRR's yard. Even now it's one of my favorite videos that I've uploaded. My first two cab rides were in a GE 45-tonner (video turned out horrible) It really changes the experience of being a railfan.
Another great vid Jack! Your right, cab rides are a thing of the past, just like cab rides in a company truck. My Chemical Lehman tractor didn't even have a copilot seat!
@crazyrailfan They are things you will always remember. Me being a truck driver all my life, always enjoyed a cab ride, and many times even got to run them. I would post those, but don't want to get the crew introuble. Those days are gone forever I'm afraid! But GREAT memories...
I used to live in the UP so this was fun...but I guessed wrong about "notch #8" maybe you got off after the video expired....oh well, you did ok...when I was a kid in C hicago in the 40s, I would ride the 'el" all over the place...lots of fun but expensive at .04 cents :) I just learned that 'notch 8' is a setting on a locomotive...learn something new every day :)
+granskare The locomotives have 8 settings on the throttle. Turn up your speakers, and you can hear the click of the throttle as we leave the yard. If you listen closely, you can hear the motors rev up seven more times. He doesn't really open it all the way up until he is past the last switch in the yard, and then he hits notch 7, and then 8. By the time we hit the 1st crossing, he is in #8, and stays in 8 all the way to the top of the hill at Eagle Mills. Thanks for watching.
@re49991 Seemed like they where very dependable for the LS&I. They worked their guts out for years for them, and I'm sure BN ran the pants off them also. As long as they are maintained well, the'll probably run forever. Thanks for watching...
I know that most trains have more than 1 engine, often many more, and that only the 1st engine is occupied. My question is, how are the other engines synchronized to what the engineer in the 1st engine is doing with the controls, ie speed, stopping and etc. I would be ... grateful if someone would be kind enough to answer my question. Thank you. a
The locomotives are connected by an MU cable (Multiple Unit). Between the units, a short cable connects a receptacle on each locomotive. There are 27 conductors that connect the control systems of the locomotives together, as well as about 3-4 air hoses. Controls must be set in each unit so that the leading one can control, and the trailing units respond.
nodularification Thank you so very much for the information that you sent me. It had been driving me up the wall. I was pretty sure about the air and electrical connections, like on an 18 wheeler for the electricity for the lights on the trailer and air for the brakes. I love trains and have been on Amtrak many times.
This might be a stupid question, and I may not get an answer seeing as how this is somewhat of a low-traffic video, but how do the trains communicate with (what I assume to be) dispatchers? It it possible to communicate using the rails, is it because they're near a yard, do they have repeaters along the track, or is it just good old fashioned radio? Sorry I'm such a nub...I've been fascinated by trains since my youth and as I've gotten older, I've become more interested in learning about the infrastructure and operation of railroads. If anyone can give me an answer, I'd appreciate it!
Thanks! I'm assuming it must be a rather high-powered radio system considering the long distances between train and dispatchers. Or perhaps there are repeaters? Do you happen to know what frequencies they use (what sorts of wavelengths)? Sorry for the millions of questions.
The KCS in 1970's used a microwave system for almost all of the communications. They had a complete telephone system in house. There were several radio channels for different uses-dispatcher, train to train, yard, etc. There is a book out covering railroad radio channels and frequencies but I don't know the name off-hand, sorry. I think most railroads use similar microwave systems. The signals and remote turnouts are carried by microwaves. The dispatcher can set the turnouts and signals from hundreds of miles away and can see the set up on his board as the trains progress. Hope this helps.
Roy Reynolds Thanks you - that was very helpful. For some reason, I have taken a huge interest in communication systems over the past year - sounds like that book would be a good read considering my concurrent interest in all things train-related. Do you happen to know the name of the book off hand? I'm extremely interested in knowing a little more about the infrastructure of this microwave system, i.e. what sort of distribution system they had in place, equipment information/choice of location, etc.
+artie Kepler Artie! I'm showing the wagons so the viewer can see AND hear the locomotives exhaust as the engineer notches the motors out. Also, the viewer can get the sense of the train leaving the ore docks at the lake area, and make its climb up hill to Eagle Mills. Your comment was really funny! Yah! Anyone can see the wagons from the out side! BUT GUESS WHAT! I was inside for the ride! And I got to see the wagons from the inside! Have a nice day, and thanks for watching...
I remember those days. I never had to sign a release with NS where I lived. I had been going to the yard where I grew up since I was old enough to walk. By the time I was in my teens I had my own keys to the yard office. I'd go there early on a weekend morning and make coffee for the weekend crew, go start the yard engine, and then usually ride along with them. Those were great times. I still for the most part have free run of the yard. After all I've been going there over 30 years now.
Love those old GEs they got a great knocking/chugging sound
This video is awesome! And for diehard GE U-Boat fans like me - awesome times a million! Other U-Boaters might not agree, but for me personally, all GE standard cabs that came after the "U" series, are upgraded and enhanced U-Boats. From the C30-7 in this video, all the way to the last GE standard cab produced for North American use - the C40-9 (which of course the only ones of those are the NS "top hats"). This video will probably be the closest I'll ever get to riding in a GE standard cab loco (or any loco). A huge thanks for posting!
Glad you enjoyed the video. I agree with you 110%. You just can't beat these old GE's. I am a huge ole U-boat fan myself. I have a good many old GE video clips up. I could never get enough of that sound. What a treat riding in these old gals. Thanks for watching, and have a good night...
Lake Superior & Ishpeming GE U23C 2300 is currently displayed outside of the Arkansas Railroad Museum at Pine Bluff, Arkansas. The LS&I 2300 is the first U23C built by GE in 1968.
Jack, I don't know how I've manage to miss this U30C's video. Yet another great ole school video for us older guys that that remember the U30C's in their natural habitat. That throaty growl of the big GE's engine burble to life. Going into favorites.
I love the U.P! Really appreciate this video. :) What a fantastic experience!
you can always recognize a GE locomotive just by hearing that chugging sound
Unmistakable sound, those early GE's. Just can't get enough of that chugging... Thanks for watching...
Stumbled across this video, I'm a machinist at Ls&i . I've been there since 1993. I rebuilt the engines in all these U30c and C30-7 GEs ......we still run 4 old GEs we have 9 total still we have 8 4400ac GEs now also.....I'm guessing this video is prob from around 1999-03ish
Thanks for the reply James, and update on the GE's. Glad to hear that some of the old girls are still hanging in there. Things sure aren't like they use to be on the LS&I. So, we are sure glad we got the opportunities that we did years ago. I think this was taken about 2000. Hope everything is going well for you, and thanks for watching...
James Potvin can you ask a railroad museum to save the engine the video was filmed in ?
We got 11 old B23-7's and a U23B still earning their keep where I am here in New York on the Finger Lakes Railway. I've added plenty of footage on my channel over the years.
Absolutely fantastic!! Love the SOUND!!!
Awesome! I remember my cab ride in former MILW SD10 #532 earlier this year. I had to sign a waiver. Then hopped in and rode to WVRR's yard. Even now it's one of my favorite videos that I've uploaded. My first two cab rides were in a GE 45-tonner (video turned out horrible) It really changes the experience of being a railfan.
Very nice, and i love that horn.
Another great vid Jack! Your right, cab rides are a thing of the past, just like cab rides in a company truck. My Chemical Lehman tractor didn't even have a copilot seat!
@crazyrailfan They are things you will always remember. Me being a truck driver all my life, always enjoyed a cab ride, and many times even got to run them. I would post those, but don't want to get the crew introuble. Those days are gone forever I'm afraid! But GREAT memories...
Nice train! & nice video!
I do love the sound of a GE in full throttle. They have a really nice chugging sound.
that was some good stuff there jack! keep the vids coming
I used to live in the UP so this was fun...but I guessed wrong about "notch #8" maybe you got off after the video expired....oh well, you did ok...when I was a kid in C hicago in the 40s, I would ride the 'el" all over the place...lots of fun but expensive at .04 cents :) I just learned that 'notch 8' is a setting on a locomotive...learn something new every day :)
+granskare The locomotives have 8 settings on the throttle. Turn up your speakers, and you can hear the click of the throttle as we leave the yard. If you listen closely, you can hear the motors rev up seven more times. He doesn't really open it all the way up until he is past the last switch in the yard, and then he hits notch 7, and then 8. By the time we hit the 1st crossing, he is in #8, and stays in 8 all the way to the top of the hill at Eagle Mills. Thanks for watching.
There is nothing like a cab ride, and it's even better when you get to drive a loco as I did. One the best experiences in my life.
These U-boats would look good in BC Rail two-tone green.
I consider the U30C to be a spiritual successor to the ALCO C630 series.
Man this is awesome. Really cool stuff.
I believe you are are correct on that. Last I heard, there was a handful still in service. Thanks for watching...
@re49991 Seemed like they where very dependable for the LS&I. They worked their guts out for years for them, and I'm sure BN ran the pants off them also. As long as they are maintained well, the'll probably run forever. Thanks for watching...
What I wouldn’t give to get a cab ride like this........
"LS&I"?
Thank you for your video.
(I always videoed approaches to grade crossings to show traffic/pedestrian behavior and to capture any mishaps.)
Lake Superior & Ishpeming RR
zo'n cabine rit is echt gaaf!!! leuk filmp-je jack!!!
Nice video Jack, but man that gear noise would drive me nuts...
The only way I get to sit in the engineers seat is with MS Traim Sim. I love to dock job. and the return trip to Marquette
Epic Prime 990 sound at the end
A c30-7 that hasnt bent sent to brazil, what a rarety!!
cool vid
Hi Jack, love the cabrides! If you wish to link words in tags, use the _ key as in General_Electric.
Is this the same locomotive that caused that one crash in 2013 that had the massive fire in Canada? I forget the name of the accident
@ma7799 early 2000's I believe...
Did THe U30C's Breakdown Easily?
nice!
I know that most trains have more than 1 engine, often many more, and that only the 1st engine is occupied. My question is, how are the other engines synchronized to what the engineer in the 1st engine is doing with the controls, ie speed, stopping and etc. I would be ...
grateful if someone would be kind enough to answer my question. Thank you. a
The locomotives are connected by an MU cable (Multiple Unit). Between the units, a short cable connects a receptacle on each locomotive. There are 27 conductors that connect the control systems of the locomotives together, as well as about 3-4 air hoses. Controls must be set in each unit so that the leading one can control, and the trailing units respond.
nodularification Thank you so very much for the information that you sent me. It had been driving me up the wall. I was pretty sure about the air and electrical connections, like on an 18 wheeler for the electricity for the lights on the trailer and air for the brakes. I love trains and have been on Amtrak many times.
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They look like U-25-B's. Are they? I haven't up there in years.
U30C's, and some C30-7's
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This might be a stupid question, and I may not get an answer seeing as how this is somewhat of a low-traffic video, but how do the trains communicate with (what I assume to be) dispatchers? It it possible to communicate using the rails, is it because they're near a yard, do they have repeaters along the track, or is it just good old fashioned radio? Sorry I'm such a nub...I've been fascinated by trains since my youth and as I've gotten older, I've become more interested in learning about the infrastructure and operation of railroads. If anyone can give me an answer, I'd appreciate it!
The crews communicate via radio with other trains, dispatchers, etc..
Thanks! I'm assuming it must be a rather high-powered radio system considering the long distances between train and dispatchers. Or perhaps there are repeaters? Do you happen to know what frequencies they use (what sorts of wavelengths)? Sorry for the millions of questions.
Licka D Split I'm not 100% sure but it may be similar to what find in tractor trailer operation.
The KCS in 1970's used a microwave system for almost all of the communications. They had a complete telephone system in house. There were several radio channels for different uses-dispatcher, train to train, yard, etc. There is a book out covering railroad radio channels and frequencies but I don't know the name off-hand, sorry. I think most railroads use similar microwave systems. The signals and remote turnouts are carried by microwaves. The dispatcher can set the turnouts and signals from hundreds of miles away and can see the set up on his board as the trains progress. Hope this helps.
Roy Reynolds Thanks you - that was very helpful. For some reason, I have taken a huge interest in communication systems over the past year - sounds like that book would be a good read considering my concurrent interest in all things train-related.
Do you happen to know the name of the book off hand? I'm extremely interested in knowing a little more about the infrastructure of this microwave system, i.e. what sort of distribution system they had in place, equipment information/choice of location, etc.
@alexvanloon111081 Je geen grapje Alex! Het was het hoogtepunt van onze reis.
Year?
Why are you showing the wagons? I can see that from the outside.
+artie Kepler Artie! I'm showing the wagons so the viewer can see AND hear the locomotives exhaust as the engineer notches the motors out. Also, the viewer can get the sense of the train leaving the ore docks at the lake area, and make its climb up hill to Eagle Mills. Your comment was really funny! Yah! Anyone can see the wagons from the out side! BUT GUESS WHAT! I was inside for the ride! And I got to see the wagons from the inside! Have a nice day, and thanks for watching...
+jackmp294.5™ OK, Thanks.
sweet video hey jak did u use to be on streetfire.net
No Jen, I never heard of it.
Still sports its original RS3K
That horn sounds horrible
Come on🥺.. I've loved that horn since day one..
WORST riding locomotive ever built...worse even than the Alcos.