My family lived in a house beside a line of train tracks. The house was a distance away from the tracks with a train that came by once or twice a day. One day in the house we felt the familiar rumbling of the nearby train. Our gray cat was afraid of nothing except the rumbling floor. That sent her under the bed shivering. This time the rumbling didn't pass. We went outside to investigate. The train was stopped beside our home and idling, rumbling everything. The engineers from the train walked through our yard to our house. They asked nicely if they could have some pears from our pear tree. I was like "What?", what pear tree? Then I remembered that though we had apple orchards and multiple pecan trees we only had one lone pear tree at the far edge of our property by the train tracks. I had simply forgotten about it. We didn't typically harvest the pears. We told the engineers that they could have the pears. They were very happy. Later on the engineers brought us a basket of fruits and items. They were thanking us for the pears. It occurred to me that though the pear tree was pretty insignificant on our property, it had enough influence to literally stop a whole freight train in its tracks.

I want to thank all of the people who didn’t have nothing negative to say about the video but enjoyed it because they like trains just like me! 😀

I grew up living next the the tracks. The horn late at night and the shaking of the house as the train would go by would put me to sleep. Had a derailment one year and some of the cars ended up in our backyard lol.

Excellent video Mike! I can tell that you take pride in your work and perform it very well.

Thanks To All The Many Fans And Subscribers Who Helped Me Make It To Over 1 Million Views ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

My grandfather was an engineer and each time I hear that sound I feel like crying. I understand why people are so drawn to it. A wonderful memory. Thank you for this video.

Just recently applied to be a conductor at NJ Transit. Wish me luck. UPDATE: So they're freezing the hiring process until this whole Covid-19 thing blows over. But they assured that program will be available to re-apply again 😩 UPDATE 10/2/20. So I was invited to a virtual interview and passed by the skin of my teeth 😬. A couple of days later I was sent a couple of links to take a series of aptitude tests. Haven't received word if I passed or not, but I have my fingers crossed.

Dude doin his job and keeping folks alive

If you don't like train horns then don't buy a home near a train track.

My brother was an engineer for KCS some 30 plus years. I asked him one day when will he be retiring from the Big K and his response was..... “ When they drag my dead ass off that loco”. He stayed true to those words. I miss that ole boy.

In the 1950's two of my relatives were killed at an uncontrolled crossing where it was determined that the train had not sounded its horn. Many laws rules today are in place because of accidents like that one, and they save lives when people are smart enough to understand it is not a nuisance, but a life-saving mechanism.

Good job Mike. I was a conductor, (started in signal) most of my career, retired now. Foamers don't realize what a difficult job train crews have. Just the noise alone is horrible, trying to hear the radio, dispatchers, yard masters, switching crews... The squealing, static engine hum horn etc.... Then the rules rules rules. Then the signals, switches, slow orders, cutting out cars switching. The extra board. Most of these new or wanna be guys don't realize it could take 20 years to get off the extra board and a regular job. Then you can still get bumped. They don't see the all hours calls day and night, thehours of paperwork you gotta fill out. These videos usually only show a engineer at the console on a sunny day.... They never show 3am stuck at a triple red for 4hours for no reason.. If they only knew

Let’s take a moment to appreciate that this guy makes these in cab videos.

I wanted to be an engineer when I was a kid - this fills a wish to see the inside of the cab!

Mike saw something he liked at 1:50

This is actually quite informative. I thought how the engineer sounded the horn was more or less like their signature. I didn't know laws require them to sound the horn in a particular way. Thank you very much for that

Excellent capture

I was an engineer also, it was great to be at the controls the only difference was my train was on a sheet of plywood. 72 years old First time up front, thanks Mike great video, love the sound of everything. Bernie 10/9/2020

He sure loved that horn

I used to be a conductor - until I got hurt out there really bad. I miss it and this brings back memories. Thanks for this video.

It may look easy but its probably one of the most exhaustive, monotonous and highly responsible jobs in the world. Much respect to all loco pilots in the world

I sooooo envy you, Mike! I look at locomotive engineers like superheroes. You are part of a grand tradition. As a trucker myself, I salute you sir because you also keep our nation going!

My Brother worked for NS for 31 yrs until he passed two yrs ago, and I always wanted to be an engineer. He was lucky enough to be hired on. Thanks for sharing this small part of your life, Mike . Waiting for your next video...Stay safe.

Mike, you have given me what I wished I had done 52 years ago! I regret that so much as I had the chance and let it pass by! My mistake! But watching your videos brings a true heart felt smile on my face as I feel like I am there riding with you. Thanks again so much Mike !

Mike we’re going to call you Mr. Class You make it look easy.

I am a retired engineer and I just came across your channel and I really enjoyed it. I am subscribing. You put me back in the engineer seat for a little bit. Thanks 👍👍👍❤️

Crazy how much pure weight and power is behind this cabin view!!! So cool, thanks for uploading.

I always enjoy your videos Mr Barnett where you take us along riding as "ASSISTANT ENGINEER" That 1st part of track that went between those houses is where I'd be living if I had my choice! Thanks again for sharing your videos and I'm viewing them from Delmar, Delaware.

I hired out with Union Pacific Railroad at age 19, I’m now 25 and a license engineer to drive trains. Truly an amazing job. The best part is everyday there’s something new, something different! Oh yea and the pay=)

EARTH ANGEL😇 HELLO MR BARNETT!!😍☺️. NICE TO SEE YOU IN THE DRIVERS SEAT AGAIN!!🚂💕💕. 😊 THANK YOU FOR TAKING US ALONG!!☺️💕😮

Thanks Mike... I've traveled on 4 cross country Amtrak Routes and this is the first time seeing what it's like in the driver seat. Well Done!

Happy New Year's Mike I'm from Chattanooga Tennessee still 💘 to hear n see the Trains also lived near the High Track back in the day Thanks !

This man's getting paid for blowing the horn. HE IS LIVING THE DREAM!!

Mike needs a raise for his professionalism alone!!

Wow at :46 those gates weren’t down at all - that’s a big one! Glad you passed through safe, I’d have been pissed about that as an engineer.

Love train horns!!! My childhood was spent at the train station watching and listening and standing next to the locomotives feeling the vibration in my clothes. Train horns are good, you can't ignore them and they take away any excuse of, "But I didn't see the train"... Thank you for the awesome rides, Mr. Mike!!!

As a railfan, I hope to one day work for the railroad like you Mike! Thanks for the awesome video!

I just got hired to operate locomotives in NY! Quit my job last week, couldn't be happier!

I really enjoyed watching this video. Thank you for taking the time to record. I try for years to become a conductor but no luck.

Great video! I got a physical coming up so I can work for Norfolk Southern! Seeing first hand how it's done just makes me want this career even more! Thank you so much!

I miss being a conductor been furloughed since May 2019 with BNSF

There is just something magical about trains. I have loved them since i was a kid and my Dad brought home a lionel train set. The coolest toy a kid could ever have. We built a train table with a town and mountains.. What memories! Kids today just hang on the phone all day....

Always loved trains ever since I was a little kid back in the 80s and to this day still get a little excited when I see one. There are tracks near my apartment and hearing the trains actually relax me.

Thank you for sharing. I live next to a railway and see trains everyday. Have always been a railroad fan since I was a kid

You have an amazing job sir. Wish I would have started in that industry at a younger age.

Wow Mike, thanks for the awesome video. I can feel what its really like to be a Conductor. I plan to watch more of your videos and give them a like, plus subscribe. Keep them coming!!!!

That was awesome Mike, so exciting to be beside you and see it from that angle..

Awesome Video Mike! I railfan all the time and I hope to see you roll through my area one day pulling a massive freight train! Thank you for your service!

Perfect horn blast, even between the short distance between crossings; spot on

Mr. Barnett doing his job. Yes, for normal folks, it may seem as too much on the horn. Then again, lots of other YT clips of some folks who amazingly enough, don't see/hear a train coming. Not making this up. Pretty hard to miss but they do.

Thank you for the ride Locomotive Engineer Mike Barnett. When we bought our house that is fairly close to crossings, I looked up the horn regs in the CFRs. Yep, 2 longs, a short, and 1 long. As long as that standard pattern, it can almost be comforting. Will be checking out your channel.

Best video I've seen so far of a train operator's perspective. The behind shot was good. Makes me wish I'd driven trains at one point.

Perfect horn crossings, 2 long ,1 short , 1 long . Stay safe on the rails brother !

It really is something how we went from men having to shovel coal into a firebox and constantly filling up a boiler with water to this. I do have a place in my heart for diesel locomotives, but my love for steam locomotives will never die. Thank you for your service in the railroad industry!

I love the sound of the train horn.I worked at a hotel and dealt with railroaders for several years.They are definitely my favorite people.

Very cool...gives me perspective of what YOU see as I patiently wait & watch you pass by~

Good to see a BROTHER at the controls.

Thanks you for that, great perspective on what you do to keep the grade crossings safe 🇺🇸👍🏻

Hello kind sir! I know it takes a lot to put this type of video together, around your busy life. Thank u humbly!! Much appreciated and very entertaining.

Man such fabulous content, a fine Locomotive Engineer you are!! I hope to one day enter your shoes! Thank you very much for your service on the high iron!

For one second I thought he was gonna drift the train fast and furious style.

I love the sound of the horn blast in the morning

Locomotive Engineer Mike Barnett:. I was watching this and it took a minute but I realized that this was my hometown. I was surprised. I'd never seen it from that perspective before. I'm listening to him talking about the five crossings and chuckle a bit because there used to be eight crossings from where this video starts and there was another after the last crossing shown here. They put up the first of three bridges over the tracks starting in 1979. The last bridge which was put up, the city and the state made some kind of deal that if the city would take up the that last crossing the state would allow for something the city wanted in that area. The first crossing I mentioned above that no longer exist was a crossing through the whole rail yard. You had to cross about 12 tracks. My sister as a very young girl in the 1960's was on her way to school and saw a very bad accident where a train crushed a car crossing those tracks. She said she looked but wished that she had not. She didn't realize it at the time that she knew some of those people. It was a good thing when they built that bridge over the tracks to get rid of that really dangerous crossing. By the way that city is Cartersville, Ga.

I don’t know shit about trains but they blow me away. I would love to watch a run from this view start to finish. Even if it goes for 24 hours I’d watch the lot no pauses I watch these videos and I am honestly tempted to quit my job and start a new career as a freight train driver. So cool!

That’s neat I always thought they just did the horn how many times you guys wanted. Train horns are spooky sounding at night. When the bedroom window is open it’s that eerie sound of the horn off in a distance.

I have been an engineer for 30 years....I hear this in my sleep....

Mike, first video I've seen of yours. All I can say is that I'm glad I have the same horn pattern as you do coming up on multiple crossings when I'm on Train Sim World 2 running CSX. I'm no engineer but I've learned the basics from guys like you so I can be as realistic as possible.

Very cool, Mike. I love seeing this from your vantage point. Thanks!

This guy knows what he is doing for sure.

engineer: pays not great but i can blow the horn as much as i like

This is just awesome! Thank you Mike for letting us ride along.

So cool to see how it is done from the inside, I’ve been fascinated with trains forever. You’ve earned a sub.

Notwithstanding the fact that my younger brother is named Mike, good job. When I hired on with the SP in Houston in the late 60's, blacks were also being hired for road crews.

Having ridden in cans many times and watched so many gate blowers ahead of trains moving much faster than this one, he is doing a great job on the horn. Trains ways win.

Hey Mike it’s David Buehler here in Weekie watchy springs. Helped you bring in a mullet and a turtle. Great videos man.

Hey Mr. Barnett, I told my brother to message you. You have the coolest job. I'd love to see my brother do that. Thanks again from a long subscriber. Take care sir.

That’s a really nice 1st generation K5HL

He sounded the horn a lot, but then you see someone cross in front of him on a bicycle at 1:57, so no, I don't think it's exaggerated. He's doing it for every crossing (two long, one short two long, as prescribed).

This is a great video!!! Thank you for uploading this!! For many of us, this is the closest we will ever get to being a train engineer.

He keeps taking his hands off the steering wheel! LOL! Neat cab view footage Mike!

One of my dream jobs growing up.

Thanks for the ride along

Nice job! What used to scare me when I was an engineer were the tank trucks coming up to the crossings and hoping they wouldn't try to beat it across! It was pretty common working in areas with refineries close by.

Great video especially doing a engineer video that really made my evening to see this cause that was my dream job was to be a engineer. If your ever in the Nashville TN would def would like to shake your hand an thank you & your conductor for yalls service.

Wow this looks like a really sweet job...

The man knows his job. Gray hairs rule out!

I didn't know so much went into it! I clicked on this video to try to face my worst fear ... Trains. Thanks for making this. It didn't do much for my fear but I learned something

Currently a nurse right now. I'd like to do what you'e doing one day. May take a few years, but it'll be worth it. Great video man, thank you for sharing

Of all the places in the world, you film going through Cartersville, Georgia!

Great job Mike!

I don't know why I love this video... It's just a man putting in an honest days work. Great video

Thank you for showing us your video mike! It’s awesome.

I have a friend who was an engineer but didn’t like diesels or grade crossings. To me, that was BEING an engineer, and I’ll continue to razz my friend about it ! Great video!

This is amazing can’t wait to apply to be an engineer someday

Wow, that was really cool! I hope we'll be able to see more videos soon! You seem like a great engineer.

Really enjoyed watching Mike & I just subscribed 😎👍

My dream job, one day hopefully I'll be a train engineer.

I'm not a train engineer, but I have heard it is fun, but hard. Not only is the job hard, but it is hard for the engineer when they hit someone.

Ever since I was a kid, I've wanted to do this! Thank you for sharing!! Stay safe my friend!