End of The Railroad in the Continental USA
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3 жыл бұрынThis is the end of the railroad in the continental USA (simultaneously it is also the end of the CSX Homestead Subdivision near Florida City, FL.) We are just about 14 miles away from the tip of mainland Florida and the end of the continental United States of America.
It is now know as the CSX Homestead Subdivision and up until around a decade ago, it was used for freight and initially built for passenger trains to bring tourism to the area. This historic railway was built in 1926 by Seaboard Air Line and even connected with the Miami Extension of the FEC Overseas Railway en route to the Florida Keys and Key West until the 1935 Labor Day Hurricane destroyed it. This line played a vital role in the history of South Florida as we know it today and unfortunately, it is being left to rot disgracefully. I think it deserves better. Some investor with money should purchase it and make a tourism or excursion ride out of it. Join me for some archaeology in this video!
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@bluebooya 3 жыл бұрын
This dude is to good how haven't we got him to 1 million yet??
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
That is one of the most awesome things I've ever heard. I'm flattered you think so, TrainSpotting. Hopefully one day I'll get there. Thanks as always for the views and comments
@robertscharlow 3 жыл бұрын
We're definitely working on it!
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
@@robertscharlow As long I have high caliber people like you guys, I'm good!
@maureenberls1281 3 жыл бұрын
If it wasn't for some jerk kidnapping his channel,there would be a lot more subs. Now we have to make up for lost time! Keep up the good work. Hans
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
@@maureenberls1281 Truer words have never been spoken, Hans! Thank you for recognizing that. I appreciate you, your views, and comments. Please keep them coming!
@robertscharlow 3 жыл бұрын
This is so fascinating to me. I love how the tracks are just basically buried in the grass.
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
It's almost symbolic of the history of the line itself. Thanks as always for the views and comments, Rob!
@thomasmackowiak 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking us to the very end of the Homestead Subdivision. It has been a long and interesting journey to arrive here. The whole trip was very interesting and enjoyable. I look forward to what else you have in store for us. See you on Sunday 28 February 2021.
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you liked it, Thomas. It was a pleasure having you along for the ride. Thanks as always for the views and comments... Please keep them coming!
@royspellman3921 3 жыл бұрын
Something tells me we haven't heard the last of the Homestead sub. Great series Roly, looking forward to what you have planned next.
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
Roy, honestly I think we have a better chance of seeing pigs fly than this line being restored. Thanks as always for the views and comments!
@timdaugherty5921 3 жыл бұрын
Love your videos! Keep them coming !! Hello from Tennessee!!
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
I hope to visit and film in TEN one day my friend. Thanks as always for the views and comments!
@conrailjohn6682 3 жыл бұрын
good afternoon Roly... Wow....what an adventure this has been. You have taken us all the way to the end of the USA to share this amazing piece of history. I'm sure all your subs would agree. Thank you so much for all your hard work! What an amazing picture it would have been to see a steam engine and its tender on these historic tracks. Stay safe my friend...
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
Good afternoon John, I'm glad you liked it. There's a lot of people that live in Miami that are clueless about this line and its historical significance. It was a pleasure to have you along for the ride and thanks as always for your views and comments. Please keep 'em coming!
@michaelgonzalez2310 3 жыл бұрын
I used to work in the area around the mid 2000, and remember seeing railroad cars store right at the end of the line, those tracks were in use until around 2009, there was a freight train that came sometimes one or twice a week to a construction company that used to be at Mowry drive , they also serviced a yard north of that company were I used to see lumber cars stored inside that yard.
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
You're right on the money, Michael. That is how I remember it happening as well. Thanks as always for the views and comments!
@lightrailbo 3 жыл бұрын
Enjoy the series very much. Excited about what's next. Thank you Railrol82
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
You will not be disappointed, JB. Thanks as always for the views and comments... Please keep 'em coming!
@marthagutierrez4906 3 жыл бұрын
RIP CSX Homestead Subdivision
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
1926-2019
@dp2475 3 жыл бұрын
👍 👍 👏👏 That grass is so green and nice, pity that railroad is no more. 😢 Cool video to end this series.
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
They might be able to pull the rails, but they will never be able to pull the memories!
@TravelingRailfan501 3 жыл бұрын
Your My Idol It’s Your Doing That I Have A Channel You Caused Me To Become A Superstar Thanks Railrol82 I Love Your Videos
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
That is one of the best comments I've ever read, Konlin. I am truly flattered you think so. I try my best and thank you for your support!
@michaelhayes1340 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome find sir
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
There is so much wasted potential on this line. Thanks as always for the views and comments, Michael!
@csxtommy6562 3 жыл бұрын
Roly was wondering how and where did they turn around to head back? Probably used a side track to switch the engine around. Also will be applying to have the Homestead station put on the U.S. historic registry. Thanks for your posts for the Homestead Sub.
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
Great question Tommy. I'm assuming that is what the wye in my previous video was for. Keep me posted on the historic registry status! Thanks as always for the views and comments!
@alfonsesabatino2533 3 жыл бұрын
May the line rest in peace I enjoyed the series thanks
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed it, Alfonse. It was a pleasure to have you along for the ride as always! Thanks as always for your views and comments.
@nickastridandtoothlessthen5494 3 жыл бұрын
That end of the line is where my main locomotives will be after it is restored. I think I will name them in honor of your railroad archaeology. It will say RailRol 82 and World's railroad In honor of RailRol 82 and his great archaeology
@csxtommy6562 3 жыл бұрын
I would like to be a conductor on your line.
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
World - That is one of the most awesome things I've ever read! I'm flattered to have that honor on your railroad. Tommy - Would make a great conductor!
@JawTooth 3 жыл бұрын
I want to have a boxcar spotted there at the end of the track so that I can load it with boxes of fossils and rocks to ship to Ohio. Lol
@nickastridandtoothlessthen5494 3 жыл бұрын
@@JawTooth Ok well there will be a change of plans on building the railroad and I will need your help if possible when I move to Florida
@nickastridandtoothlessthen5494 3 жыл бұрын
@@railrol82 Indeed. I will hire him when I move to Florida. There will be a change in plans. We need to also build the railroad to Ohio for Jawtooth's rocks/fossils
@billmorris2613 3 жыл бұрын
Good afternoon from SE Louisiana 24 Feb 21.
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
Hello Bill, hope all is well. Thanks as always for the views and comments!
@salamander6062 3 жыл бұрын
It's sad that this series is over.. but that just means new things are coming
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
I like your perspective, Bo. Thanks as always for your views and comments!
@Computist40 3 жыл бұрын
It's crazy how grass grew on the rail ties, not weeds.
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
Mother nature is unpredictable my friend. There is a pine tree growing in the middle of the 7 mile bridge, which is huge and even has its own FB fan page, Fred the tree!
@ArrowIIIRailfan 3 жыл бұрын
Sad to see the continental railroads go but atleast my main man is out here teaching us about it . Nice video as always respect to the CSX Homestead Subdivision .
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your kind words my bro! It's always a pleasure to read your comments. Taj Mahal says that if the line is ever restored, he wants to film an Indian style music video on the train with a bunch of women... If so, you have an invite!
@ArrowIIIRailfan 3 жыл бұрын
@@railrol82 Okay ill make sure to join if I can ! Anyway have a nice day man !
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
@@ArrowIIIRailfan Thanks and you too!
@MLWQC 3 жыл бұрын
That was very interesting
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you liked it, ML! Thanks as always for the views and comments.
@georgettedebuhr2660 3 жыл бұрын
What a shame. Such a nice area. Hope and pray that someday something good will come for this line. Have a nice day😊
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
It is a shame, there is so much wasted potential and history here : / Thanks as always for the views and comments, GD!
@ferenctakacs3138 3 жыл бұрын
Szép videó! Nyomtam egy like!😀👍
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
Köszönöm, mint mindig a nézeteket és észrevételeket!
@ferenctakacs3138 3 жыл бұрын
@@railrol82 🙂👍
@MetraTitanicWTC 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve seen an end of the track before, the heller lumber yard at the UP Harvard Sub at Arlington Heights. UP might still put freight cars around it but who knows, it might’ve been abandoned.
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
You live in the Disney world for railroads. There are so many things to see in Chicago railroad related!
@USARailfanning 3 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks as always for the views and comments, USA!
@USARailfanning 3 жыл бұрын
@@railrol82 No Problem!
@DouglasP201 3 жыл бұрын
R.I.P. Homestead subdivision, you will be missed.
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
Indeed it will be missed, RIP 1926-2019
@WaltANelsonPHD 3 жыл бұрын
I propose a new series. Explain and show (in video) the different passenger rail connections now existing and being built in south Florida.
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
Great suggestion, Walt! Yes, that is definitely feasible. I wrote it down in my notebook where l keep my future "to do" videos. Thanks for the heads up.
@edwardmounsey9208 3 жыл бұрын
Interesting, the border shot of Texas is close to being as far south as the homestead line extends and the difference is negligible. Again, there is probably little chance that the line will ever be resurrected and used as a functional rail road. Nice presentation, thanks for posting. Edward
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
I'm a sucker for the details, Edward! Thanks as always for the views and comments.
@taslimchoudhary1253 3 жыл бұрын
Nice video. ,🍁🍁🇮🇳
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks as always for your views and comments, Taslim!
@andrewpalm2103 3 жыл бұрын
An interesting series of videos! I did a bit more internet reading on the Homestead line, and one source said that passenger service ended pretty early after it was built. The remaining question for me is whether or not there were freight customers on the "connection" track east of the Y, and if so, which railroad served them. If it was FEC, then there must have been a connection. If it was SAL, then the question remains open. Cheers from Wisconsin.
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
I'm catching up on my comments today, Andrew. You are correct sir, it was built in 1926 for passenger service and in 1929 it switched over to freight (because of the great depression and other factors. The businesses to the East of the Y were definitely FEC. Thanks as always for the views and comments!
@andrewpalm2103 3 жыл бұрын
@@railrol82 Well then, there must have been a connection if those businesses were served by FEC, as you saw track extended from the east leg of the Y that ran past them. I guess the case is closed!
@ItsTheCostanza 3 жыл бұрын
The archeologist has spoken
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
My main man, Costanza! Thanks as always for the views and comments!
@DuMontTV 3 жыл бұрын
And most importantly; they saw King Babalawo's chicken bag barrage!
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
LOL How can we ever forget?! Hope all is well Tony!
@thesegacampgamerandwerecam7504 3 жыл бұрын
such a Shame they could have made more of this but instead let it Rot and be forgotten again such a Shame!
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
I feel your pain my friend. Thanks as always for the views and comments!
@JawTooth 3 жыл бұрын
It would be cool if we could get the railfans to put some money together and tell CSX that we need a boxcar dropped off there for loading. Then film the train coming and going one last time. Lol
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
Now that is a great idea, JT! I like the way you think!!
@intercityrailpal 3 жыл бұрын
The problem is the rates, it's cheaper to truck it on government highways. And Amtrak specials have been stopped by the Trump management of Amtrak.
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
@@intercityrailpal As long as lobbyists and special interest groups run the show, we are doomed!
@intercityrailpal 3 жыл бұрын
@@railrol82 Cash doesn't talk it screams.
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
@@intercityrailpal Super facts
@susanjones8489 3 жыл бұрын
So sad that there's not even a memorial marker to highlight this historic location.
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Susan, how funny, I was just thinking about you the other day. I hadn't heard from you in a while, hope all is well. Sadly, people in Miami are so superficial that they don't know/care about this line and its historical significance. I bet if it was a Gucci or Louis Vutton store, they'd make a monument for it! Thanks as always for the views and comments.
@susanjones8489 3 жыл бұрын
@@railrol82 my new video camera arrived today WOO HOO and the snow is melting. I have my next railroad track adventure all planned out. You inspire me. sue60565 on KZfaq
@torccchaser6712 3 жыл бұрын
another sad day in US railroading
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
Truer words have never been spoken. Thanks as always for your views and comments, Richard!
@Texasdude987 3 жыл бұрын
It’s to shame they pill out the rails hopefully they can put that line back to live pretty soon
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
I hope so, Alan. Thanks as always for the views and comments!
@cadespencer6320 3 жыл бұрын
@@railrol82 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p8dpndOQm5ymooU.html
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
@@cadespencer6320 Those people are my idols!
@cadespencer6320 3 жыл бұрын
@@railrol82 so are you going to try to start a shortline company here?
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
@@cadespencer6320 I wish. That would require several million dollars. All I do is document!
@paducahandlouisvillerailro1694 3 жыл бұрын
I have the original golden spike of the transcontinental railroad of 1869
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, where'd you get that?
@paducahandlouisvillerailro1694 3 жыл бұрын
@@railrol82 my uncle found a can of transcontinental railroad spikes at a yard sell they are from 1860-1869
@paducahandlouisvillerailro1694 3 жыл бұрын
@@railrol82 I just uploaded a few videos of my transcontinental railroad spikes
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
@@paducahandlouisvillerailro1694 In what city was this yard sale?
@paducahandlouisvillerailro1694 3 жыл бұрын
@@railrol82 Grand Rivers Kentucky
@celioleitao7303 3 жыл бұрын
The CSX abandoned subdivision.
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
LOL That would be an awesome title! I wrote it down for next time I do a follow up on the location at the end of 2021. Thank you sir!
@chaosdemonwolf1 3 жыл бұрын
So I guess this is it. You've covered the entire SAL/FEC line(s) as far as you could go. So what's next?
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
Good question, CD. I will go where the wind takes me! I was thinking about some before and after videos, among other things... I'll eventually travel once the pandemic is over. Thanks as always for your views and comments!
@chaosdemonwolf1 3 жыл бұрын
@@railrol82 You bet. Stay safe.
@jermaineartis1798 3 жыл бұрын
Maybe somebody can see if the East terminal rail guys want to look into it like what they are doing just a couple of States over.
@csxtommy6562 3 жыл бұрын
Yes but that ex Conrail abandoned branch they purchased is about a mile of track. Will be for car storage. They will make money The CSX Homestead abandoned is roughly twelve miles. Hope they have plenty of money.
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
Good job Tommy!
@Brianrockrailfan 3 жыл бұрын
so sad the rail line ends lie that really hope the rail line saved if more railroad crossings on the rail line get redone could that mean that the rail line gets used again ?😢
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
Brian, sadly, I don't think there is a good chance of this line making a comeback. The best we can do is honor it now that it is still around. Thanks as always for your views and comments!
@csxtrainfan319 3 жыл бұрын
That’s the end of the line
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
Double end of the line, end of the CSX Homestead Sub and end of the tracks in the USA!
@csxtrainfan319 3 жыл бұрын
@@railrol82 Now could you please find out how long it took to make that line
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
@@csxtrainfan319 The answer is it was all built in 1926!
@csxtrainfan319 3 жыл бұрын
@@railrol82 did the track get replaced if that bit is still in service
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
@@csxtrainfan319 It hasn't been replaced yet, it's not in service.
@WoodsBeatle 3 жыл бұрын
i wonder why there aren't any remnants further down the line? why was that land specifically redeveloped so fast and not the remaining ROW? I can't even see the ROW on google maps
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure I understand you, WB. Are you referring to the land after it ends?
@WoodsBeatle 3 жыл бұрын
@@railrol82 yea
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
@@WoodsBeatle As far as I know, that is as far South as it went. I've gone back in maps, all the way to the 1950s and it always ended here.
@WoodsBeatle 3 жыл бұрын
@@railrol82 seems rather odd to not have a buffer stop or turntable
@zoewlazlak3231 3 жыл бұрын
Here's my comment
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks as always for your views and comments, Zoe!
@zoewlazlak3231 3 жыл бұрын
Would you mind if I put a comment similar to this on all of your videos from now on unless I have a different comment
@zoewlazlak3231 3 жыл бұрын
Also as always thx for making these videos they help me almost escape life for a while
@zoewlazlak3231 3 жыл бұрын
Love your videos
@zoewlazlak3231 3 жыл бұрын
Sorry about all the comments
@glennjohnston2267 3 жыл бұрын
At least the grass is cut. You can actually see the end of the line. Can you clue us in as to that the next big adventure is? 😂😂 A hint? LOL
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
The next big adventure starts today, I posted a video about a historic Miami Vice RR bridge and what it looks like today. Thanks as always for the views and comments, Glenn!
@PNR_UmbreonYT 3 жыл бұрын
Where does it go
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
This is the end of the line, it goes nowhere from here : / Thanks as always for the views and comments, Ravyn!
@zoewlazlak3231 3 жыл бұрын
WHO DISLIKED I WANT YOU TO REPLY TO ME SAYING I WAS ONE OF THE PEOPLE WHO DISLIKED THIS VIDEO
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
That's what I'm talking about! Me and Zoe are about to take over this biatch!
@j.sterling9167 2 жыл бұрын
I told ya CSX was a rail disease! I told ya!
@railrol82 2 жыл бұрын
Ever since Hunter Harrison took over, they've been shutting down yards and "cutting out fat" all over the country. One casualty in 2017 was the Tropicana Unit train. Now it runs in a mixed intermodal train. Hope you have a great week, J!
@joshuaaguilar6948 3 жыл бұрын
I feel sick at end of the train line i want train to comeback now is hartbraking i feel sad ?😞😞😞😞😞😞😞😞😞😞😞😞😞😞😞😞😞😞😞😞😞😞😞😞😞😞😞😒😎😞😞😞😞😞😞😞💪💪💪💪😞😞😞😞😞😞😞😞 i want florida east cost train back on a Former train track on a busway all the way to dadeland south station. Ther a track hidin track that they forgot is on the floor. Next to a garbage cambacter wm west loction shoty restront in dadeland station i just discover a former fec rail track is clost to a bike storege lock i was wat that is history i dont know is ther or not becouse of covid 19 people got crasy bad. Ant thuge ate night time or anytime please stay safe uall
@dannyholt105 3 жыл бұрын
Great Trackumentary Roly! All I can think of is this: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mcWRobyhp9fKkpc.html Crank up the volume and enjoy my good friend! Stay safe ole' pal! Cheers, Danny
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
One of the most critical things in a concert is the energy that the brings and they sure bought it! Although lately, I've been listening to Taj Mahal songs!
@midmichiganemdrailfan.4187 3 жыл бұрын
Nice but why you drive right side like your a mailman
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
I was the passenger and someone else was driving so l could film. It is risky to drive and film at the same time. Thanks as always for your views and comments!
@midmichiganemdrailfan.4187 3 жыл бұрын
@@railrol82 Just letting you know next month I'm deleted my account but I'll sub ones I get new account
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
@@midmichiganemdrailfan.4187 Thanks for the heads up. I appreciate it!
@rolandogutierrez3419 3 жыл бұрын
Like 50
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
Big thanks
@ortegariddle7916 3 жыл бұрын
13:43 I love that. Do you love me? 😍💋 💝💖❤️
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
No, but I would love a double cheeseburger, medium rare, with cheddar cheese and bacon!
@notafanofthegovernment9982 3 жыл бұрын
oml haha
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
@@notafanofthegovernment9982 LOL That's how you have to treat scammers!
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