4K - The Last Semaphores: Amtrak's Southwest Chief on the Historic Raton & Glorieta Pass in 2017

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Presented in 4K, Semaphores in 4K! The Glorieta and Raton Pass in Northern New Mexico host the last remaining operational semaphore signals in the country. These steam era signals, nearly 100 years old, still stand strong for the 2 daily trains that travel this section of line. With the imminent replacement of these signals being further progressed by BNSF, I made it a priority this year to visit these amazing pieces of machinery as many times as possible throughout 2017. Featured in this video, is a tribute to these amazing signals for viewing enjoyment and historical preservation.
Once a bustling rail line owned by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, the Raton and Glorieta Subdivisions now only host 2 Amtrak trains a day, the Southwest Chief trains 3 and 4. Also known for the breathtaking scenery located here in Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado, it's no wonder why this section of line is known by many near and far.
I managed to visit multiple locations along this "stuck in time" rail line, all the way from Trinidad, Colorado to Bernalillo, New Mexico. Everything from vintage semaphore and searchlight signals, classic sounding jointed rail, and other countless Santa Fe era relics scatter the tracks on the Raton and Glorieta Pass.
All locations and train info featured in the video. Videos featured from North to South geographically.
Thanks for watching!
Video and Content © 2017 MichaelLovesTrains

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@amtrakandcsxrailfanning351 Жыл бұрын

excellent

@mitchdakelman4470 5 жыл бұрын

I passed on an Amtrak train on August 8 2019 and yes they are still there!

@jerells 2 жыл бұрын

At 13:11 is that luggage car door open? Is that normal?

@rickchase2268 6 жыл бұрын

Outstanding, one of the best I’ve seen. Semaphores, Glorietta and Lamy! Really want to go out there and spend a few days chasing the SWC!

@Michaellovestrains 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, it's a wonderful location!!

@mikesteele5729 4 жыл бұрын

7:02 Union Switch and Signal Co. Swissvale PA. Founded by George Westinghouse in 1881, still in business.

@Magiobiwan 6 жыл бұрын

Are those semaphores set up as ABS automatic signals, or as CTC (or another dispatcher controlled) signals? Looking at how they change from clear to stop indications on the opposing direction, I’m not sure how they’re set up. At around 6:50 the opposing signal goes from down (red) to up (green) as soon as Amtrak clears the block. But then at 7:56 the opposing signals for Amtrak drop from high to low as Amtrak gets very near?

@cats0182 6 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video. Great pieces of railroad history. Irreplaceable. Some one ought to try to save one or more at a railroad museum.

@Jack777760 6 жыл бұрын

Superb.

@Cal90208 3 жыл бұрын

What’s with the nine car long consist? I usually only see eight

@travelingtom923 6 жыл бұрын

Nice editing. Love to see those semaphores in high quality.

@yc4503 6 жыл бұрын

Very cool!

@davidboe8847 6 жыл бұрын

Great stuff, Michael. Been pondering heading out there - are the semaphores still in use? Plus all the drama over the future of the Chief on this segment....Thanks

@michaelglass4701 6 жыл бұрын

Looooooove your video.

@scoobycarr5558 5 жыл бұрын

Hey railfans! Get those historic Santa Fe era semaphores while you still can. Even though the trains are Amtrak, the semaphores allow you to go back to yesteryear and Santa Fe's Super Chief.

@someperson5265 6 жыл бұрын

Dang those signals look very old.... Nice catch on P40 822!

@theautofreak6020 5 жыл бұрын

Great video

@amtrakfan2785 6 жыл бұрын

I went out to a set of them in November...wish I had time to see more

@TestTest-fm2cu 6 жыл бұрын

What will become of these signals?

@SD10s4ever 4 жыл бұрын

Supposedly no semaphores will be scrapped. All are spoken for once retired in a few months. Some going to museums, one or two to BNSF HQ, and a few to corporate execs.

@scottdowney4865 3 жыл бұрын

My Dad worked for Southern Railway and we had one on the wall in our family room above the fireplace

@paulmatulavich7321 6 жыл бұрын

Michael, great video in 4K. What camera are you using?

@Michaellovestrains 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul! I use the Sony AX53.

@midmorailvideos6304 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! What camcorder do you use? And what video editor do you recommend? I’m wanting to get back into train videos but currently need a new video camera.

@BessemerLakeErie902 6 жыл бұрын

MidMORail Videos Jeff Morhaus He uses the Sony AX53

@midmorailvideos6304 6 жыл бұрын

Bessemer & Lake Erie 902 Ok thank you!

@pgo1972 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I probably will not make it down to witness this before all of updated.

@SD10s4ever 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Excellent quality! I wish I knew all the locations, but I could only find a few. They will be coming down this year. New signal equipment is at Raton & Las Vegas yards as of February 3, 2020. Supposedly the first semaphores to fall will be MP 706 on down to Las Vegas.