NS Pittsburgh Line Railfanning - Day 1 - Exploring Johnstown, PA

NS Pittsburgh Line Railfanning - Day 1 - Exploring Johnstown, PA - Altoona, PA

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NS Pittsburgh Line Railfanning - Day 1 - Exploring Johnstown, PA - Altoona, PA
I got the pleasure of visiting the Norfolk Southern Pittsburgh Line with my friend Jackson, from Piedmont District Railfan. He was kind enough to show me many great locations. Some were on my list, others were pleasant surprises! In this video of Day 1 between Johnstown, PA and Altoona, PA, we visit the towns of Johnstown, South Fork, Summerhill, Cassandra, Portage, and Cresson! Day 2 is linked below... enjoy!!
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@adamwhite7275 4 жыл бұрын

Wow the 3 trains at once that was pretty cool! keep up the good content!

@katterrell2103 2 жыл бұрын

NS on the bridge..like it! Rain or not the video is great. Its beautiful out there. NS stack trains are looking good. Triple train meet! Awesome.

@bart3531 3 жыл бұрын

WOW, a 3 train catch for us railfans all at once. Thank you Rowan, thank you!

@Dink_Jenkins Жыл бұрын

Man that was WILD to see those 3 trains!!!! What a shot... perfect moment

@kens.3729 4 жыл бұрын

The Details you have on each of these Trains is a Off the Charts, Great. Great Viewing Choices.👍

@RailfanRowan 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ken!!

@dominictauane 3 жыл бұрын

@@RailfanRowan I just sent you a friend request on Facebook

@ZachsAdventures290 3 жыл бұрын

Where do you find this information on trains?

@deernutOO 4 жыл бұрын

Nice catches.. too bad we didn't have the camera capabilities back in the 50's when I grew up in Iowa.. the steam locomotives prevailed, but were being taken over by the more modern diesel electric engines. Had the good fortune to seeing the smoke/steam billowing back over the train as it moved along. And as well, chance to board at the invitation of the engineers onto the steam engine pulling a passenger train going East out of Waterloo, IA for a few blocks. Had made friends with the engineers who were always oiling up separated from the passenger cars.. brother and I asked enough questions always on our way home from Boy Scout meetings to get invited aboard. Thrilling.. times. Thanks for the videos

@PatriseHenkel 4 жыл бұрын

Hah! in my town! (Johnstown) That Jtown rail bridge is infamous for the death toll in the 1889 flood, when the pileup of debris caught fire. That's an old bridge!...I am lovin how excited you are with all our rail action. ;-)

@josephbennett3482 3 жыл бұрын

Hey you forgot to mention that our Incline plane also assisted in rescue efforts from the flood back in 1977 , we have two very famous structures that were involved in the floods that destroyed the city.

@garynewcomer6816 4 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say thank you for the video. I grew up in this area you are showing, and greatly appreciate this video.

@shawnpowell5876 2 жыл бұрын

What an AMAZING CATCH RR, that was a 3 for 1 SPECIAL right there!!!!

@RailfanRowan 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it was!!

@eastcoastmodz5195 Жыл бұрын

Another great place to view and watch trains roll on by is in a little burrow called Duncannon, PA. In Duncannon there used to be a train station but it is now a local business called "Blue Ridge" and is located at 1 Water Way, Duncannon, PA. The double line track passes right next to the building then continues down the line until it crosses over the Susquehanna river on a very long rail bridge called Rockville Bridge. It's a great way to see Amtrak and other trains come through the area. Thanks for the video!

@kens.3729 4 жыл бұрын

I think in Horse Racing they call it a Trifecta. In the Train World, they call it a Triple Meet. WOW!👍

@RailfanRowan 4 жыл бұрын

It was sick!

@joscallinet6260 4 жыл бұрын

@Ken S.: In the Cattle World, would it be called a Triple Meat?

@landonnewswanger9751 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome activity. Always liked that line

@thomasmackowiak 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Rowan! The three train meet at Portage was a surprise and a great catch. Thank you for sharing with us!

@RailfanRowan 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Thomas!!

@lionbill 4 жыл бұрын

WOW! What a fantastic day of rail fanning you guys had Rowan. Although your day started out raining the sun soon came out to reveal some of the best action I have ever seen. That area of PA. is sure great for trains. The rarest of rare "Triple Meet" oh wow! Plus those 'Clean' RJ Corman engines. Absolutely fantastic video that I'll probably watch over & over again. Thanx for taking me along . . . & looking forward to what's to come.

@RailfanRowan 4 жыл бұрын

Bill I'm glad you liked it so much!

@cheriemakowski9606 4 жыл бұрын

thank you, thank you, thank you! Our son lives in Johnstown and we have been to all the spots on these two videos numerous times, the 3 way meet was phenomenaI! Our new favorite videos of all time!

@RailfanRowan 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Charlie for the kind words!!

@cheriemakowski9606 4 жыл бұрын

proud to be called a "Foamer"

@jamesbrooker7748 4 жыл бұрын

Always exciting. Love that triple meet. 👍🚂🚂🚂

@RailfanRowan 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks James!!

@RetakeAmericaNow 3 жыл бұрын

One of your best videos. Loved all the meets. Thanks for talking enough to be informative but not talking all the time. God bless you too!

@cameronreason 3 жыл бұрын

3 way meet was sick! Great catch brother!🚂🚂🚂

@deividimunhoz9836 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the pictures my friend! I'm a train driver in Brazil !! I love this profession! My dream was to be a driver there ... A hug from Brazil!

@kimberlyatwood5154 3 жыл бұрын

Luv ur Toby Mac shirt ! Luv these trains coming around the curve !

@RailfanRowan 3 жыл бұрын

Yesss TMAC for life!!

@WayneKline 4 жыл бұрын

Another awesome video from Rail Fan Rowan. Have never seen so many consists with Pull / Push power before. The highlights for me were the Bluestone tunnels and the 3 trains passing in one location. Well done guys, great 2 days of trains 🚂

@RailfanRowan 4 жыл бұрын

I'll tell Jackson you said thank you!

@WayneKline 4 жыл бұрын

Railfan Rowan I also left a comment on one of his. Great trains, but the scenery of snow covered mountains and snow beside the tracks was for me fantastic to see. Have a great Sunday Rowan.

@TimWhiteRailProductions 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Job Man I Love The Pittsburgh Line

@christianchaplain1305 4 жыл бұрын

Very cool, good job as always Railfan Rowan! 🙂👍🏼

@fiddlerpin 3 жыл бұрын

Been out there many times. Lots of great places!

@Firestorm2814Sector 4 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you taking on the rain to bring us another great railfan vid Rowan!

@RailfanRowan 4 жыл бұрын

Anything for y'all! Loved every minute

@TheDaf95xf 3 жыл бұрын

Hi guys 😄 Great video with fantastic locations and commentary 👍🏻 Being from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 it’s important knowing what’s happening instead of just watching trains wiz by 🙄 It’s on my wish list to visit the US in 2023 when I retire with my wife. So videos like your making is fantastic as we can plan our trip based on what your showing 😄 FT.Madison is also on our list too visit as I watch it most days on VRrailfan camera. Keep safe god bless thanks Stevie 😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@ericwilliams2619 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video the three train meet was awesome great job Rowan God bless you and your family

@jeffbrown3963 4 жыл бұрын

Spectacular video! Wish I was there!

@karenc7557 3 жыл бұрын

Great videos! I like your style of presenting them and all the information you have. You remind us of a young Danny Harmon. Very well done!

@moggie100th 2 жыл бұрын

Great video guys - thanks for sharing!

@RailfanRowan 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, Jackson says thank you!

@rrelectric5159 3 жыл бұрын

Nice stuff with los of action. Love the Toby Mac t-shirt!

@keonikaig9247 3 жыл бұрын

3 way.... love it.... Thx u 2.... !!

@Ozarkrailfanprod8098 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome 😎 so many Trains!!!

@joscallinet6260 4 жыл бұрын

Viewing these double-stack trains makes me realize how efficient they are compared to moving all those containers by truck!

@RailfanRowan 4 жыл бұрын

Oh def muuuuchh more!!

@DavidLauback 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Right before my wife and I moved out of Central PA at the end of May I took some time to make a video of the area you shot in this video. I finally got around to posting it on my channel. Watching trains in the Allegheny Mountains is amazing! I'm definitely going to miss it.

@loveangrybirdssomuch 4 жыл бұрын

Wow Rowan thanks for sharing I remember going up to Altoona Pa with Daniel Simon nice video

@jasonpearre9736 4 жыл бұрын

GREAT JOB GUYS

@darrylgardner3038 3 жыл бұрын

I like the first clip on the bridge great vid oh yeah what’s Good Jackson

@oscarslegoworlds1118 4 жыл бұрын

Woah that meet! That was perfect I’ve never seen a meet even though I’m a few blocks away from lengthy double track. Maybe CN just doesn’t like meets! Cool video Rowan!

@RailfanRowan 4 жыл бұрын

It's luck and chance, no planning at all

@kennybroomfield8402 3 жыл бұрын

Dude first time I seen your channel. I subscribed based on your shirt. I love Toby Mac. I stayed because you have great content and im looking forward to seeing more from your channel. I also know that i don't have to worry about what you will broadcast around my 14yrs old daughter. Keep it up dude and hope to meet you out on the high iron one day.

@eccentriceric 3 жыл бұрын

omg three trains at one time!!!! sweet!!!

@as-gf9pc 3 жыл бұрын

Good videos,good show of the lensman.

@norfolksouthern9893 3 жыл бұрын

Nice Vidoe Nice Shot At Summerhill There Was A Nice Pennsy Singel Birdge

@assiuolo 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! Bravo. Great job from Italy. Ciao

@RailfanRowan 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marco!!

@jml8975 4 жыл бұрын

You caught an SD70ACC. Awesome!!!

@deernutOO 4 жыл бұрын

Good to see the triple action again at this bend..

@csxrailfan1372 3 жыл бұрын

WONDERFUL

@herbertw.jr.carrier6122 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome job!

@csxrailfan1372 3 жыл бұрын

AMAZING

@user-vh1uc6in7b 7 ай бұрын

You awesome train Norfolk Southern Pittsburgh Line.

@greatsmokymtnsrailfan 4 жыл бұрын

WOW! I am hoping to get there soon! Looks like it would be worth it!

@RailfanRowan 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely!!

@bobrulejr.4057 4 жыл бұрын

Three trains at one time in Portage!! NIce catch!!

@RailfanRowan 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Brianrockrailfan 3 жыл бұрын

great video liked 🚄🚄👍

@SoFloRR1018 18 күн бұрын

That triple meet though!!

@NSandBNSFrailfanProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video one day I would like to visit there on Pittsburg line and yeah Nice video and details

@rtclarkb9815 3 жыл бұрын

You do a nice job Rowan !

@SouthJerseyRailProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Great Video Brotha!

@brucesheehe6305 7 ай бұрын

Very high-quality videos. Nice Job. I live in Altoona. You should add where you are taking your videos. Another good vantage point is behind The Station Medical Center in Altoona.

@heinzbreuer2674 3 жыл бұрын

Ein wunderschönes Video you a good📽📽📽📽📽man greetings from Germany Rhein side Düsseldorf

@RFMCabooseNP1713 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice videos

@DKlingerRRP 4 жыл бұрын

Nice catches. I’m going to Altoona in a week

@josephbennett3482 3 жыл бұрын

Wow so cool that you traveled all the way here to Johnstown to visit our NFS line and our famous Stone trestle Bridge and you got to see our World famous Vehicular Incline Plane , too bad you couldn't ride it because it's not only fun but the view from the top is amazing although you could have went up by car by use of our side road going up to Westmont. It is awfully busy here day and night and pretty noisy sometimes in the evening late night hours , I can always hear when the trains go over the stone Bridge.

@RailfanRowan 3 жыл бұрын

Yes unfortunately the virus has kept me from doing several things that I had wanted to do but that's all right

@GabrielEduardo-rb8xw 3 жыл бұрын

I loved this video! Greetings from a braziliam railfan!

@RailfanRowan 3 жыл бұрын

Yay thanks for joining!

@heylol2187 Ай бұрын

5:33 congrats on getting a c44-9w leading! those are pretty rare!

@michaelberry2442 3 жыл бұрын

Great Job Young Man On These Video's

@RailfanRowan 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike!

@michaelberry2442 3 жыл бұрын

@@RailfanRowan No Problem there are great Video's both of them I can't pick but I really liked the close up of the horseshoe curve . I watch the 2nd one 1st . Both were great Keep Up the Good Work Young Man. Live your dream .

@songard9055 3 жыл бұрын

those containers were pretty cool

@southernrailwayproductions 2 жыл бұрын

Your my favorite KZfaqr that Railfans I love how you Videos and how you got to see big boy 4014 on tour that was cool love the videos you should go to Knoxville TN where I live there’s a lot of CSX an NS keep up the great content

@RailfanRowan 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I will!

@OliverWoodphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Really atmospheric locations on one of the USAs most atmospheric railroads.

@csxrailfan1372 3 жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT

@bairdsubrailfan8318 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video

@codydombrowski3347 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, I was On The Other Side Of The Tracks That Day Down Closer To The Signals!

@jacobclark2599 4 жыл бұрын

Rowan great video, I'm disappointed because I was here just 3 weeks ago. I really wish I were there now with ya. I really want to railfan with ya. Overall great video and happy filming.

@RailfanRowan 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jacob!! Wish I could railfan with you too

@jacobclark2599 3 жыл бұрын

Some day I hope

@larkinproductions971 3 жыл бұрын

Love the 3 for 1

@RailfanRowan 3 жыл бұрын

That was the catch of the year

@cameronader8524 3 жыл бұрын

Love Norfolk southern

@kens.3729 4 жыл бұрын

Norfolk Southern (NS) uses Manned Pusher DPU’s along specific Sections on the Pittsburgh Line.

@RailfanRowan 4 жыл бұрын

Yes they do we saw many!

@themuffinman9801 3 жыл бұрын

omg 13:20 you get an award for best catch of 2020

@bhproductions1061 3 жыл бұрын

Great job I subscribed I went to the Conway yard a couple weeks ago and saw a triple train race

@RailfanRowan 3 жыл бұрын

That's AWESOME😎

@bhproductions1061 3 жыл бұрын

Yup wish I could meet you someday you are a cool guy like me lol

@briangeorge7346 4 жыл бұрын

Your in big trouble with the wife! Caught me in the garage. Suppose to be doing chores. Thanks a bunch for the videos. Stay safe

@RailfanRowan 4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha don't let me get you in trouble Brian

@bluehappyscrap 3 жыл бұрын

AWESOME!!!😁🎈😁🎈😁🎈😁🎈😁🎈😁🎈😁🎈😁🎈😁🎈😁🎈

@sensualtiger5561 4 жыл бұрын

At the 4:20 mark, looks like the old Conemaugh yard of the Pennsy line. Shame the roundhouse and coaling tower are gone. My hometown, Conemaugh.

@railfanjk8964 4 жыл бұрын

nice video

@AKawalski Жыл бұрын

Epic on the 3 trains, like everyone else said lol Some great shots, multiple units and some EMDs. Do you have a favourite engine?

@ROBARAce 4 жыл бұрын

It looks like North France or Germany. The Forest, the streets etc. I spend holidays in NYC, LA and Miami Beach. And now... i see this 😉 I like it. The Nature and the trains. BTW: Hobos do‘nt exist in Europe.

@SWORails 4 жыл бұрын

Next you should either do The New Castle sub or the Chicago sub at like Berea and Marion, the new castle sub is the Cincy to Fort Wayne i think, I just went to Berea and saw around 30 trains in two hours.

@ironcityrailfan8467 4 жыл бұрын

Nice

@jacksonslaterelevatorraila6444 3 жыл бұрын

your shirts are awesome dude I pray we meet one day

@doublediamondrailroad5949 3 жыл бұрын

Been to Cresson and Horseshoe Curve several times. Sure is better since they trimmed the trees around the Curve!

@RailfanRowan 3 жыл бұрын

You can see much more!!

@stoystownpa 3 жыл бұрын

Love yourT shirts

@stoystownpa 3 жыл бұрын

Toby MAC is one my favorite Christian artists.

@2trainz906 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Rowan. I record trains. Really good on your videos. And good job on this video.

@RailfanRowan 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐇𝐮𝐬𝐤 Жыл бұрын

24:03 That fresh ac44 c6m paint job

@TrainsOhio 4 жыл бұрын

Nice DC to AC catch, #NS1815 at 08:17 !

@TrainsOhio 4 жыл бұрын

I paused the video too soon! #NS4110 is the 3rd unit! How cool!

@Charles-um5hd 3 жыл бұрын

the flatbed containers are called raildecks I've seen them before but they are a rare sight

@yardlimit8695 3 жыл бұрын

that is being in the right place at the right time,,,,,,,,,,,,,13:00 minutes ,,,,,,,,,,,,another great video,,,,,,,,,,,one thing,,,,,,,,,,,if you can , try to catch some shots of the signals so we can see them drop down or change ,,,,,,thanks

@paulsimkins3895 4 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@shawnpowell5876 2 жыл бұрын

Despite the crappy weather the trains make up for it especially the 1st NS w 2 DPU's at the bottom.

@RailfanRowan 2 жыл бұрын

That's right!!

@NSRailz1 2 жыл бұрын

Their not DPUs They Are Manned Helpers NS Really Doesn’t Like Their ACus NS Is Planning to Get rid of them so get them while u still CAN!!!! I Live On The Line too so

@PrismRisen 4 жыл бұрын

One of the all-time great modern (1960?-pres.) single day railroad videos! The 3 trains meet at 13:10 is a classic! The details are superb. Amateur question, when push engines are used how do they communicate with the boss engineer in the pull team? Is there single throttle control via a cable?

@RailfanRowan 4 жыл бұрын

But if it comes with good practice, but radio communication with the manned helpers yes, single lever action for unmanned

@PrismRisen 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!