This is a railfanning trip out to see if I can understand the effects of Precision Scheduled Railroading on CSX in my area. I caught some new EMDs and some other things I'd never seen before.
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@soarinskies11054 жыл бұрын
Danny: “All of Lakeland is a no horn quiet zone” Amtrak Train 91: *Sounds horn for Danny* *Careful now he’s a hero*
@kylehamm58844 жыл бұрын
“All of Lakeland is a quite no horn zone.” Amtrak 91 driver: Sounds horn for Danny Shoutout to that man!
@buddyburtonphotography4 жыл бұрын
LaMarcus Ballinstone I second that comment.
@CSX47724 жыл бұрын
Only a matter of time before someone gets hit in the quiet zone. It's just not a good thing
@onesandzeros4 жыл бұрын
Are there signs at the crossings (for motorists that is) indicating that it's a quiet zone?
@kylehamm58844 жыл бұрын
onesandzeros yes and a lot of them
@royreynolds1084 жыл бұрын
Several cities in Florida found out about 'no horns' ordinances went into effect and operation the crossing accidents went up. This is history.
@ViewpointUnique4 жыл бұрын
"And so, after waiting 40 minutes for Q452, this is all I got of him. Hope you enjoyed that." LOLOLOL! Definitely love that you put your failures in your videos and make light of them.
@rickboivin77324 жыл бұрын
"Well, that ain't no good..."
@kermitthemutantlevitatingf78364 жыл бұрын
I just can't get over the look of the new ST-70's, they look so good in the CSX livery. It just looks so new, like its a new model just from the factory, which it is. Its just beautiful
@beeble20033 жыл бұрын
The amazing light in that shot makes them look even better! (5:00)
@jerrysmith73854 жыл бұрын
NS may have overstepped "precision railroading" with 2 derailments on horseshoe curve, thanks Danny for the video.
@suburbanrailfanner5454 жыл бұрын
phillyslasher MEGA OOF
@dannytriplett86254 жыл бұрын
I think you must be a radio/television announcer. Your voice is soo clear and precise. Reminds me of Walter Cronkite. I love trains but listening to you makes it even better. Thanks for taking us on adventures we otherwise couldn't go on..
@johnopalko52234 жыл бұрын
He's been doing TV and radio voiceovers for more than 20 years. He does have a wonderful voice.
@leeklemetti18874 жыл бұрын
@ Danny Triplett : Nice complement!
@katsebua4 жыл бұрын
There are train videos and train videos ... These give you context. Makes it 1,000% more interesting.
@lowellfultz19902 жыл бұрын
"People may think I'm nuts, but the smell of diesel exhaust is one aspect of railfanning that I really love". My 15 year old grandson and I both agree that a Diesel perfume for the ladies would be a GREAT idea!! Love that smell!!
@SD40Fan_Jason4 жыл бұрын
Danny you hit the nail on the head @10:19 the guys in the main office have NO CLUE what we do out in the field. And you're absolutely right, taking a big, brand new 6-axle engine into a tight-radius industry spur is a bad idea! Several factors at play here for sure but to them it's just a locomotive. Anyone who argues with them is just a loose cannon that should probably retire.
@LakeVillaRailProductions4 жыл бұрын
Ya I mean that is y we have the GP locos
@stanpatterson50334 жыл бұрын
Yeah, but tiptoe in there and roll a rail over and you know darn well who they'll be looking to for an answer as to why it happened. "How many other locomotives were in there before with no problems?" That happened in the town I live in last fall. It's a really tight curve to get loads of lumber in to one customer and finally after decades of neglect, one rail rolled off the tie plates which were sitting on rotten old ties with too few spikes... To be fair, they only ever send 4-axle locos to do that work, but they just never want to invest any time or money in the spur track. So after having 2 locos out of commission for a night and half the next day, they finally sent a crew in to bolster things back together and spend a little time on giving the curve a little tlc, but it's still a tiptoe operation into and out of that spur. Another spur off the other way is so precarious and ancient that a decade ago they forbade a work set from going in. They have to separate the locos and use only one loco to shove hoppers of plastic pellets in to that customer. That makes for some interesting operations because it's a slight uphill going in there, and depending on which rundown set of junk the crew draws for the job, one loco sometimes isn't enough to push an entire string of hoppers in the spur all the way, so they have to split the string and make a few runs. Damned-if-you-do, damned-if-you-don't sort of a situation.
@SD40Fan_Jason4 жыл бұрын
@@stanpatterson5033 I mean if the crew rolls a rail, it's the crew's fault internally but then the customer is responsible for maintaining the track, not the carrier so in that regard there's no loss on CSX's behalf. Hell it might even be their plan; eliminating a crew and a carload-only customer! Win-win for CSX corporate... 😒
@RAAndre4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, but how else can you test out those new radial trucks in real world situations? Aren't they supposed to be able to handle this?
@stanpatterson50334 жыл бұрын
Just because something is "supposed to be able to do it" doesn't mean it's a wide-open license to just go ahead and do it. There are sometimes other limitations, too. Lighter rail, poor ties and maintenance in the area, questionable gauge.... Not saying that this is the case in this example in the video, but....
@realcanadianrailfan1104 жыл бұрын
I love the diesel smell as well as the sweet scent of creosote on a hot summer's day! Awesome video Danny, as always!
@proudfoamer24 жыл бұрын
Great video. Hard to believe CSX is using those NEW EMD'S as switchers. And you got the perfect voice for narration.
@tsteague58914 жыл бұрын
Real Canadian Railfan its the same with pilots... oh the smell of burn jet fuel in the morning!!!
@railvideosbc4 жыл бұрын
Thomas Teague I LOVE the smell of jet fuel, but a diesel loco pushing it in run 8 smell pretty good.
@realcanadianrailfan1104 жыл бұрын
@@railvideosbc we'll get along amazingly if we get the chance to railfan together!
@railvideosbc4 жыл бұрын
Real Canadian Railfan haha yes we will! 😂
@blakek5llak5la4 жыл бұрын
It's crazy to watch them using their newest, biggest and best power for little local jobs like that! Really cool stuff, great video!
@blakek5llak5la4 жыл бұрын
@phillyslasher I know I'm just saying what the company is thinking haha
@DieCastoms3 жыл бұрын
In the early 90's, my family and I worked at a theme park in Massachussettes called Edaville Railroad. They ran a small selection of preserved narrow gauge locomotives from a couple railroads in Maine. My father operated the blacksmith shop and woodworking shop. Then, later in the 90's and into the early oughts, I worked at a tree farm in Connecticut that offered hayrides to customers. I was one of the drivers for several years and drove an Allis Chalmers diesel tractor, towing a wagon that could seat 40+ adults. Again, my father ran a very small blacksmithing shop in the corner of one of the big barns on the property. The particular smells of the steam locomotives, dad's coal fire, and that tractor even some 25 to 30 years later are still burned into my mind, and the smell of similar engines or forges still bring back fond memories of those parts of my life, sometimes without any warning at all.
@wcox44 жыл бұрын
Those number plates were how the ties were placed in that switch panel in numerical order.
@KraziIvan4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, cut to size for the template.
@hunterriley99043 жыл бұрын
Yep
@spazman26444 жыл бұрын
Don't worry Dan you're not alone in loving the smell of diesle exhaust. I love it too
@donmack14632 ай бұрын
You're not alone. I've loved that smell since being a little fellow taking the New York Central to Chicago with my grandmother. Great memories!!!😊
@peterfleming44313 жыл бұрын
"...This is all I got of him. Hope you enjoyed that." Danny is just good stuff.
@johnlanham90574 жыл бұрын
7:10 C-44 running hammerhead, also heard that called ‘“long hood.”
@cameron.s.93684 жыл бұрын
We say long hood in Canada probably same in states
@CentralJerseyRailfan4 жыл бұрын
John Lanham CSX 9000, C40-9W
@thomasboese37934 жыл бұрын
Many times railfanning I've heard running long hood forward as "Steam-Engining."
@shariys14 жыл бұрын
I've always heard it as running long hood forward.
@ironhorsemedia28814 жыл бұрын
John Lanham Yes LHF
@lateefcarrere16494 жыл бұрын
6:44 - Battery dies as train passes. DH: "Hope you enjoyed that." Me: "Uh...maybe?" :) #batterylifeproblems
@samsmith20164 жыл бұрын
Danny Harmon, YOU ARE THE BEST VIDEO TAKER OF TRAINS. WITH YOUR EXPLAINING WHERE YOU ARE TAKING VIDEOS AND MONORTORING. "YOU ARE THE BEST"
@gregbowen6174 жыл бұрын
Another cracking video from Danny Harman.... I enjoy watching the switching, especially when the locomotive running the local is such a huge beast!!!
@Lawrence-St.Lawrence17014 жыл бұрын
Admittedly , I was called a "Diesel Sniffer" once when I mentioned that I liked the smell of diesel locomotive exhaust. Enjoyed the video!
@shariys14 жыл бұрын
Diesel huffer 😂😂😂
@Railfan97434 жыл бұрын
Railfans always have a great day when Distant Signal uploads!
@LakeVillaRailProductions4 жыл бұрын
I love that smell of diesel fuel too Danny don't worry u are not alone nice vid too keep up the good work
@tampabayrails4 жыл бұрын
You know it's a good day when DS uploads
@vitissubrailfan25404 жыл бұрын
Even though ten months later, this comment is accurate
@buddyhenson25594 жыл бұрын
You mentioned the Sunday local work being related to PSR. You are exactly right. One of the key components of PSR is reducing or eliminating local customer dwell by requiring them to be “Open Gate” customers. This means as soon as a customer’s car arrives on the railroad’s property, it is spotted by the next possible local or yard job. This causes the customer to unload and release the car quicker to keep from paying various fees. It keeps the car fleet moving, thus reducing the need to have as many cars online at any given time. Reduced number of cars online leads to faster trains, improved efficiencies, fewer locos, etc etc. Not all customers may like this, but from a railroad perspective it makes great business sense. Thanks for the video as always!
@jeffbowen44 жыл бұрын
I work near the Airport Road crossing and the state made the crossing smoother and updated a drainage pipe. But the reopening was delayed a week due to rain.
@Stackedwithcash4 жыл бұрын
Distant signal you never fail to impress me! Those new emds look spectacular! I was surprised to see them use one of the new ones for switching those, you’re right, they were not designed for that. They need to order some tier 4 TP56s for switching. Great catch and keep up the work!
@danielhildebrand68924 жыл бұрын
Gotta love seeing new power running hammer head or LHF. BTW Toko is just a few miles from me. From my corner to yours. Lol
@egg30504 жыл бұрын
Amazing video just keep doing what your doing because there great!
@DFWRailVideos4 жыл бұрын
Hey Danny! nice shot of those SD70ACe-T4's! Keep up the good work!
@RailsCanada4 жыл бұрын
My 10 year old is really enjoying your channel :)
@kencarp572 жыл бұрын
LOVED the Q452 clip Danny! Thanks for “respecting our time”. 😂
@phillyphakename1255 Жыл бұрын
I am more of a plane spotter than a rail fan, but I love your videos all the same. Those new efficient engines remind me of the high bypass turbofans in modern airliners, which don't produce those black smoke trails on takeoff. Last time I saw those was in 2019 when American Airlines retired the MD88s. Sad to see that aspect of the hobby go, but it is far better for the planet, for the humans, and for the profits to burn less fuel.
@bradklingensmith4 жыл бұрын
Those flange squeals reminds me of running to Horseshoe Curve.
@ZLDSmogless3 жыл бұрын
One aspect of railfanning I enjoy is the sound that trains make. Over here in the UK, most of our trains are electric and sound pretty sweet.
@jasonking29434 жыл бұрын
Good video Danny I could tell you woot about psr nothing positive so I will keep quiet! After 27 years of working for NS I'm glad I can see the light at the end of the tunnel
@3006USMC4 жыл бұрын
My buddy works for NS as engineer for 12 yrs. PSR is horrible and will put many outa work. Hes talked me outa of applying. Way to inpredictable. Bummer.
@jasonking29434 жыл бұрын
@@3006USMC I would not recommend anyone to work with any class one railroads
@3006USMC4 жыл бұрын
Jason King 🙁
@southernrailfanning55164 жыл бұрын
Someone needs to make us railfans a diesel exhaust cologne! Nice video Danny!
@bfurailroad11044 жыл бұрын
It's already being made. It's called DEF (Diesel exhaust fluid) Gitcha' some today at your local truckstop!
@jujubee4634 жыл бұрын
Eau de Diesel, or Moonlight of the Rails?
@jovetj4 жыл бұрын
Your wife or girlfriend might have some input on that. "99% of the time, it works never."
@Aleiria133 жыл бұрын
👍🏽👍🏽😂Right??? 🥰Train’s & Truck’s🥰
@supercuda19503 жыл бұрын
Talk about professional. Your creativity is off the chart and I love those new emd's. Job well done.
@masswolf4 жыл бұрын
great stuff Danny..i always enjoy your videos!
@clonetrooper5764 жыл бұрын
Youre not crazy! i like the smell of diesel too from trains haha
@richardharrisjr.88624 жыл бұрын
Me to sir love it
@jameswise39714 жыл бұрын
For the love of diesel smoke me too!
@trainsareepiv3 жыл бұрын
Same I also love it
@ThePeejRR4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing all these videos as well as your knowledge!. Awesome stuff!
@WilliamCrew4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the upload sir! You always make good quality videos. Keep it up!
@charlesbutler46464 жыл бұрын
I loved this one Danny, great video.
@marka874 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting - love your videos
@cfiffie4 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this and all of the previous videos. Thanks for making these!!
@gatortrainchaser20804 жыл бұрын
As ALWAYS Mr. Harmon a GREAT VIDEO and THANKS for sharing!!
@RiverLineProductions4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video & great coverage of the new EMD Tier 4s!
@jmadden504 жыл бұрын
Great video Danny! Thanks for sharing with us.
@tommy4trains4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic content as always!
@explorer9144 жыл бұрын
EMD doesn't only smell good. They sound really nice too 😊 And the smell of creosote timbers on a hot summer's day only adds to the happiness. 😊
@rickwatts78854 жыл бұрын
Another A++ video. Thank you for your hard work.
@ravenhawk69104 жыл бұрын
Another fantastic video Danny! Love those new Tier 4 units.
@davidoolsen3 жыл бұрын
I remember growing up and going from Chicago to Sioux City to visit Grand parents and Aunt. Aunt Marie was the scedular at the roundhouse in morning side for the Milwakee Road. We always got to get rides in the engins and I still remember the smell to this day.
@kyaing90474 жыл бұрын
Awesome catches, especially that T4 switching move. Have a great rest of your weekend!
@lloydgrisham88214 жыл бұрын
Great stuff as usual. Your narration and explanations are excellent! Thank you!
@HighRail624 жыл бұрын
Super Video,Danny! Always informative and the video's,Quality! Happy Rails to ya! :)
@xCharjx4 жыл бұрын
Some humor AND some great catches! Nice Work Danny.
@billwilson66704 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, as usual.
@fredbartels39584 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this interesting and informative video!
@DaveSender664 жыл бұрын
Nice work Danny it's good to see you!!!
@roballen56704 жыл бұрын
Those New Ace T4 are Awesome. Great video. Keep them coming.
@WeldinMike274 жыл бұрын
In Australia, we call the tie plates, fish plates. And ties are sleepers.
@BarredCoast04 жыл бұрын
Y'all always make my day when my notifications show up. Love that bell!
@davecheney85014 жыл бұрын
Great content and production and narration... thanks for the video 👍
@fafnir2424 жыл бұрын
I love your narration style! Very informative and professional. Very enjoyable content. Keep up the good work!
@railhunterproductions4 жыл бұрын
Your channel’s getting even better!
@TwoRibbonRailvideos4 жыл бұрын
Great video Danny, love seeing those new ST70AH's all around the Tampa area.
@tylersebring80454 жыл бұрын
Great video man i love the way you tell stories and shoot video of trains really awsome
@spencerbass71424 жыл бұрын
Very good as usual. Thank you.
@awizardalso4 жыл бұрын
I subscribed quite awhile back. I've been a fan of trains and railroads since I was three years old and saw a steam engine up close in 1957. Now I'm wondering why you have three thumbs down on this? I gave it a thumbs up.
@firedyna974 жыл бұрын
Great video Dan. Your sense of humor is always a bonus. Keep it up.
@550984 жыл бұрын
Very informative videos keep up the great work
@Death_From_Below4 жыл бұрын
Great video Danny, thank you.
@jeremystager7364 жыл бұрын
thanks again for the video. good combo of switching and mainline action. was interesting seeing that 6axle running a local job.
@RailfanDaniel19974 жыл бұрын
Great videos as always!
@railenthusiast48304 жыл бұрын
Another awesome video Danny - thanks!
@danherrmann87552 жыл бұрын
Great video. I learn a lot about the rail road. Safety is one reason I watch. Massive weight and horse power. Can not be played with. When I feel the ground shake it tells me there is a lot of weight on the rails. Give them the room they need. Later.
@RochelleM4914 жыл бұрын
Now that is great professional rail video documentation with awesome narration ...!
@gregorysmith33412 жыл бұрын
Great series. I've always been interested and now I know more.
@curtnicholson77714 жыл бұрын
You put out some of the most informative videos I've ever seen! Great job Danny and keep it up because believe me they are greatly appreciated.
@sawyerbonning9514 жыл бұрын
It’s amazing how you guys can tell the different horns apart! Keep up the good work!
@distantsignal4 жыл бұрын
Ha! Yeah, I'm only starting to learn about the different horns. There are guys who refurbish train horns and can tell you the exact musical notes that each make and model has.
@cameron.s.93684 жыл бұрын
One of the best train content creators on the platform. Hope you keep it coming for quite awhile!
@malcolmmcfadden90233 жыл бұрын
Great video Danny! i enjoy your videos i learn a lot from you
@stephengering19864 жыл бұрын
Good video to watch keep them coming
@chrisnzella4 жыл бұрын
I love this stuff. Great naration especially for us folks with low vision. THANKS for sharing these great videos. Keep up the great work.
@ratfink554 жыл бұрын
Nicely done buddy. You would never know this was, as we call in the biz, A Clip Show. Great flow, editing and as always, videography.
@distantsignal4 жыл бұрын
Ha! That's funny, Ken! I've done saveral of those lately and that's EXACTLY what they are; CLIP SHOWS! I think I'll use that term for them henceforth. :-))
@johnmaloney2653 жыл бұрын
danny love how you describe all the action on your videos kudos
@jameswise39714 жыл бұрын
Danny as usual, very cool videos!!
@NOVARailandWeatherEnthusiast4 жыл бұрын
*me talking about my local railroad timetable* Distant signal: *Posts* Me: OH HECK YES! (That was literally my reaction lol)
@vitissubrailfan25404 жыл бұрын
Lol Dude Thats Funny
@anthonystrains16724 жыл бұрын
CSX RF&P Guy cant wait for the EMDs to run the RF&P and Rivanna
@NOVARailandWeatherEnthusiast4 жыл бұрын
Anthony's Trains I agree!
@chsrails4 жыл бұрын
Same
@jjaagg50504 жыл бұрын
I really love you videos! Please keep up the good work! I too love the smell of burnt diesel in the morning!
@BBT6094 жыл бұрын
6:43...Listen.....BEEN there!! At costco, they sell those 10,000MAH battery packs for $30. it's very useful and your battery will never drain. Hood the charging cable to your camera and let it roll! Another 5 star video Danny!
@cprrailfan124 жыл бұрын
Great video as always. I railfan in canada and caught a CSX ES44AH 3089 the day you put this video up.
@kevinm34284 жыл бұрын
Smooth voice and great delivery, very informative! I don't know very much about the trains, but it's great to watch.
@tommythomason61874 жыл бұрын
Wonderful paint scheme, especially shiny clean - and beautiful, impressive ACEs.
@randyprice2643 жыл бұрын
I've watched many of your videos over the past month or so and enjoy every one. Your vast knowledge of railroads and their histories amazes me! I lived in Lake Wales for about three years back in the mid-70s and remember trains along that line through the middle of town.
@ironhorsethrottlemaster52024 жыл бұрын
It's good to see in making videos more often thanks Danny I love your railroad documentaries they're one of my favorites of all time on KZfaq peace out into the world have a great day
@Drackleyrva4 жыл бұрын
Great vid!! Those new ACe's have super loud horns!!
@andrewabbot13804 жыл бұрын
Just great. Thanks for all the work and the use of the drone. Beautify shot and edited. Are very well written. Great videos.
@stephenwilliamson45564 жыл бұрын
Love watching these smaller customers get switched. Thanks for sharing! Hopefully one day I'll be able to visit the area.
@stanagepole96334 жыл бұрын
What a lovely vid, thanks Danny, it was a great start to a rainy English day!