What better time could a person have, running his own locomotive on his own railroad! Great job!

You wonder why we care so much? It boils down to some of these things: #1. We love trains and we hate seeing rail lines close. And you are reopening one! #2. Everyone loves the American entrepreneur spirit. #3. We love friendly small businesses. They are the backbone of this nation. And we want to see a new one succeed! #4. And most importantly. You are bringing us along for the adventure! We all hope that you can get some business and maybe extend your line further and have a shortline industrial park!

The last driving shot was so nice to see

“I FOUND THESE SPRINGS… I said I was going to be quiet.” LOL. I’ve been following you guys since episode one. Still enjoying all the content. Thanks for taking us along on the journey!

Notes from premiere: Nothing wrong with crying mate, just shows you're human. Pretty sure it's in the safety rules to have coffee before driving a rail vehicle. That wiring's in really good nick! Brake pressure lockouts are fantastic. Save accidents, save lives. Great work fixing that derailment too. Great to see everything moving! Wish I could come take a drive... and poke at all the wiring :P

Having spent 40 years in Heavy Industrial Maintenance as a Journeyman Electrician (in a 7 unit 2400 Megawatt coal fired power plant) one safety item I see constantly missing is a good pair of gloves. All are maintenance employees were required to wear Leather or Cotton gloves to prevent hand injuries on the job. If you suffered a hand injury because of a lack of gloves you could be written up for a safety violation. On Electrical jobs we had to wear low voltage or high voltage gloves when dealing with maintenance on Electrical Equipment, plus we had to wear fire resistance clothing, company supplied. We worked all voltages from low voltage to 15,000 volts AC plus all DC Plant voltages. Remember “Safety First, Last, and Always”. Injuries cost the company money. Just Passing on my maintenance experience. Gary

About drinking hot beverages on a hot day ... my Dad served in New Guinea during WWII and told me that while Americans would drink cold water (or cold beer when available) the Aussies would drink hot tea during hottest part of the day, telling the 'Yanks' that the hot tea would cause even more sweating which would cool the body as it evaporated. I don't know that it works but he thought it did. Love the sound of that prime mover, and no smoke ... WOW!

That little shunter deserves some tlc in the form of needlegunning, cab welding and then a fresh coat of paint ! ( take a look at JR's livery schemes for world class train paint jobs ! ) Beautiful quiet engines - even queter than the road/railer truck ! i wish you well with this project - it's more than just playing trains, it's a challenge that i'm certain you and your family will rise to, and make something really to be proud of. Best wishes from this ex railman. Dorset county, England.

Problems on the railroad? I don’t think I’ve ever seen a railroad that doesn’t have lots of problems. To quote another YT creator: “That’s railroadin !” I might plan a trip up from Louisville one of these days to say hello. In addition to being an engineer and conductor, I spent a lot of time working on locomotives, so I’m very familiar with both the GE 50T and EMD locomotives. Working on Class III railroads , you wear a lot of hats. The reason your locomotive brake was reapplying was because you had the train brake in full application. Check the meter shunt to see if it’s connected. Obviously the traction generator was producing voltage because you could move. Looks like a shunt problem.

You might wanna consider getting the rear wheels of the truck off the ground and check for play in those bushings. And you're right. 2021 is really quiet.

Maybe I'm in the minority, but to me, the revenue side of the business is what I'm looking forward to! I know that's what you are working toward, and I'm sure you are impatient for, too. I will breathe a lot easier when I see the cars comin' & goin' :-)

Can't wait for 3rd gear! I'm much more interested in the business aspect of railroading - the strategy of it all - than the mechanical side (that side is very cool too!). You should contact Rush Loving Jr., he was a journalist for Forbes Magazine covering railroads for many years. He also wrote two masterpieces: "the men who loved trains: and "the well-dressed hobo," which everyone should read. I think he would be interested in your story.

I can't wait to see how the short line railroad business works.

Brain, I'm so hooked on your videos that I'm even reading all the comments. Ya got me addicted. As we say in the submarine service, Bravo Zulu (BZ), meaning "Well Done."

Now I am shedding a tear. Thanks for taking the safety cone for a ride! God Speed ETR!

You, sir, are a personification of the Spirit of America.................

We care because you’re living our dreams for us and taking us along. Thank you for taking us along on the adventure we’ve all wanted to take.

Watching this from England, love seeing what you're doing. Good luck going forward x

Give us a tour of the railway from the cab of the switcher. That would be great!!!!!

Don't worry about being quiet.. half of what we learn here is through your narration. Thx

Just loving these videos, watching in the village of Cambusbarron in Scotland. Keep up the fabulous work!!

Hang in there! Really enjoy your experience and informational videos.

"Look at the lines, look at the curves, oh yah that's my girl!" 👍 🚂 Couldn't have said it any better and goona get me one of these for the HO layout in the basement.

LOL at Peter's letter. Great work, and roll on!

I owned many trucks with walking beams. Off tracking is the nature of the beast, especially if you have long beams, which it looks like you have. They off track even with new bushings. We found on logging trucks, it worked well to install cables with turnbuckles diagonally from the beam ends.

She is a quiet runner. Guaranteed my tenitis is louder. Take care. Sean

Man the work and fun that you guys put into you railroad. Inspired me one day to buy my own railroad.

Sometimes you have to let out the "magic smoke" to find the problem. Having been an industrial electrician for over 30 years, I know that you hate to fire up an unknown sometimes, but if the risk is low, then you can find the issue quicker. You may have a bad load meter [Ammeter] Do you have a clamp on meter that you can use to verify the load current?

Aaah come on. Who you kidding? That was a tear. But it ok. 😅😅 very interesting. You will have us all qualified to fix diesel locos soon. Great one.

Thank You for letting us live the dream with you! I really enjoy the ETR and it is my favorite form of entertainment. Keep up the good work. The viewers show their support and wish you success in every way possible. There are so many interesting aspects in all the tasks that must be done. Can't wait for the day when private cars begin to arrive. Expect there may be some tie replacement before that time?

I wish I had the ability to join your little venture. I'm a 100% disabled Vet who has dreamed of trains since day 1. My Dad and Uncles worked for Western R/R at the center in Montgomery AL after WWII. Some of them also worked for Southern R/R. I Cubbed for L&N before joining the military. It's still a beautiful dream. THANKS for the Videos. :)

You have 100% of our support I can't wait for you one day to do Public tours of your facility I will definitely take the 10 hour drive and spend a weekend out there just to be able to meet you in person it would truly be an honor and a privilege!

I've been worried about you guys when you haven't been on... I even double checked yesterday to see if you'd posted something I'd missed

Thanks for sharing, enjoyed watching!

I have enjoyed watching East Terminal Railway grow ,,Thank for taking the time to take us along .... Peace and Love be with all

She does have fine lines Brian. I had to laugh. I have a second cousin about 160 miles away, east of Ashtabula. My dad grew up there and my grandpa was a prosecutor and judge. They created my interest in trains by taking us to the tracks, control towers, and yards when i was young. My wife would call my second cousin occasionally if she couldn't get through on my phone. The phone service is really spotty on the lake and around there. Joe would jokingly tell her that she'd never have anything to worry about -- he's out watching trains or the tugs and ships at the harbor -- he has zero interest in other women. Do you have an ammeter? I've done institutional and industrial work since the late 70's. Check the integrity of the connections. You have a reading on the voltmeter and she's moving so you must have draw. Check it with your amprobe or pick up another gauge. You've got this! Love hearing about your prospective clientele. It will all come together. Lamentations 3:25.

I love the way you show and explain what you are doing! I got hooked just watching your drainage ditch video!

I am so impressed with how far you have come with this! Just terrific!

Having your own railroad is really cool ! Can't wait to see that old girl shunting cars again

I do enjoy watching these videos. I wish nothing but good progress for this unique project. I appreciate ETR sharing this with us.

Always a pleasure to watch. A great combination of humor and expertise.

I think I've found my new favourite channel. You have a big heart Sir, and a new subscriber.

I’ve been on a run down and abandoned GE 80 Ton Center Cab locomotive, and it’s a pretty neat locomotive. Used to have front and rear whistles, which were either removed upon abandonment or stolen. The locomotive itself sits in White Deer, PA at the abandoned passenger terminal.

I really enjoy your video offerings, and hope you enjoy making them as much as I enjoy watching them. You inspire me to continue to press forward with my endeavors; know that your success inspires others to succeed as well.

I watch almost all your videos keep up the good work im sure it will pay off in the long run

Your automatic brake valve handle is in the "emergency" position, this causes the independent brakes to keep applying, and on some diesels, keeps the locomotive from developing power. you need to move the automatic brake valve handle to the running position (second position from the left).

If a business can survive and thrive on the enthusiasm of it's people alone then the ETR cannot fail. I'm from the UK and even from over here i want this to succeed. Keep up the good work guys.

Every video is an education, we are learning so much about railroading. And when you become CEO of the class 3 ETR, your employees will walk through walls for you.

Wonderful progress. God Bless you and your little railroad

The ending was awesome, that locomotive run by.....was just too cool! Great video once again! 💯💯

You guys are awesome! I love every bit of content you create, it's genuine, it's real, and you are obviously a nice, hard working man. I wish you all the best. Btw, ever thought of wiring the left load meter to the right, to see if it's showing a load? Maybe the other gauge is faulty. Cheers

Great work today, I think the cab of 2021 should become your main office. Sure beats the heck out of my toy trains.

You are a hard worker and i for one respect it.

Great video and great work! Be careful talkin' like that about the locomotive. Mrs. East Terminal Railway might get jealous! ;)

Trains have always been a mystery to me. Binge watching, learned a lot. Thanks.

Great job. Things are really looking up. Very encouraging. 👍👍👍❤️ You’re right it’s purring like a kitten!

Problems are just an opportunity for solutions! Nice work on these. Since you were able to get that other traction motor working I wonder if the gauge itself might be either disconnected or possibly faulty which is why you weren't showing a load on it. I didn't smell anything burning so seems to be functional. Some of those other contacts look like they could use a little once over with a scotch brite pad or something. Working on Saturdays has never been a problem for me. lol I even work Saturdays at my "normal" job. I'd be there helping out if I were anywhere near there but I'm afraid the best I can offer for now is continued KZfaq support. -Shane

Although there are challenges to overcome on the ETR, I know after what we have seen you guys accomplish, I know we can do it.

It's only a matter of time on the business side. You look SO happy in your work. That always is a good sign of the success to come.

You guys had me hooked from the first video! Down to earth hard working and going out on a limb to start the ETR! Another great video!! I knew if anybody could figure it out it would b you Sir!! Can't wait for next video!! We are behind you 110%........ We need some ETR shirts and stickers!! Lol. Ill b the first in line to buy!!

Great job on the engine and the video! Your humility and genuine appreciation for your followers are what set you and your business apart. Have you had any contact yet with the railroad that will be servicing your line? Best wishes and keep these wonderful videos coming!

We’re with you ALL the way on this journey. You had mentioned installing a Nathan P3. Boy….. I think that would be a great addition. Thanks for your time producing the new content.

I whole heartedly enjoy what you are doing, good luck and keep on going.

It is so exciting to see the ETR grow, I look forward to every new video you do. I learn and I enjoy, I'm glad to be a friend and a subscriber. John in Dyer, In.

Hi there guys!! Just sat here in Lincolnshire UK, and so enjoying watching what you are doing, and wish I could be there with you and being on site!! Keep going! Well done!! John P

A great video as always bro. Really looking forward to see the loco in new colors. Safe travels

That looks like a great little cone. Very thoughtful.

Hi, I've been following your project here on youtube for some time now. I think it's good that you try to get your little track running. I wish you good luck and much success with it. And exactly these small problems that you had with the electrical control were among other things the reason why diesel-electric locomotives had not proven themselves in shunting operation in Germany. Only now with the latest generation of locomotives manufactured by vossloh in kiel, among others, has this improved in the direction of reliability. Greetings from Berlin/ Germany. Sven

Another excellent video. The load(amp) meter, just might be bad-it happens. The walking beams on your high railer, the rubber bushings can be replaced with polyurethane bushings, and should outlive all of us. Get the red ones....they look cooler, lol. Coffee, I drink black coffee, I don't care if I'm sitting on the sun-gotta have my coffee ;}>

Loved the coffee commercial 🤣 Great video!!

I so love it! The truck makes more noise than the loco! Go you!!! I so want to see the RTR successful!!!

So awesome you got it working! Wish I lived closer to come out an help

Another entertaining and informative video, Brian. My wife and I enjoyed meeting you and your wife at Menards a few weeks back. Keep up the good work! Scott

As a fellow follower of ETR..it has been a great time so far watching you all get pre-set for the future ..which leaves me asking.. i know you still have quite a bit of track work left to do and i am surprised you are not focused on stage 1 of the project.. ( do not get me wrong it is great to see stage 2 ) you all have gotten the ditching complete , some of the rails done but you still need to work on a switch , add the other rail line in..your plate is full.. just a rail fan and truly enjoy the vids and the progress you are making...Keep up the great work and hopefully we will see the rewards of your hard labor...

Love your little loco. I have spent most of a lifetime restoring railway locos of one kind or an other, steam and diesel in a number of gauges and would dearly like to get my hands on your loco. She would look really well with a de-rust and a nice repaint. I would like to come and sort her out myself but I live in England and its too far to come for the weekend , so I can only give you my support from a far. Good luck and treat the old girl well as she wants to work for you by the way she started so easily. Old engines like old grannies get personalities, some become grumps and some everyone's favourite granny, you have one of the latter. keep her safe

Great video. I always look forward to the next chapter. Keep up the good work.

Have to admit that I have been enthralled by your entire concept from a business standpoint. Perhaps you could investigate a relationship with the University of Dayton ( I’m a Flyer) or University of Cinn. to have them create a review of your program. That review could be potential for publication. Live your entire concept. Keep it going!!

Evening buddy. A lovely video on the ETR. Love the road cone in the cab lol 😂 Keep going and hopefully soon your get some well earned money 💰 coming in 👍🏻 Cheers Stevie 😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

thanks for the behind the scenes of how things work in a locomotive! As one of those electricians, I would say that load gauge isnt working properly. By the way, i usually ring things out, but sometimes just put it back and go for the gusto

Just stumbled across this gem of a site; I've got some catching up to do to fill in the back story. Thanks for letting me tag along.

Today received a thumbs up, coffee anytime here it’s what railroaders do!!!!

What you guys are doing is simply amazing! It’s inspiring to see that’s for sure! If I was clsoer I’d come down and help!

Nice Safety Meeting. No problem meeting on a Saturday boss. Very productive day! Godspeed to you and your crew.

Enjoying the videos very much. As for the lack of reading on the guage......my grandfather was night electrician on the Lehigh Valley RR and he always told me to start with easy things first.....so I would check to see that the gauge itself is functional. Good luck in all your endeavors.

The current world needs more good hearted content like this on the internet. Thank you for this!

you guys are making so much progress, i can't wait to see the first car you move on the line.

Great episode! Man you scored big time with that loco and how great those Cummins run! Sometimes the easiest way to track down wiring problems is "follow the smoke". Hendriksen walking beam suspension...if it gives you too many problems have to call in one of those specialized outfits that have the hyd. press and tooling to rebush it.

This is some pretty exciting stuff I like the engine I'm glad you saved it from being scrapped!

Were there's a will there's a way! Happy birthday for the engine. Your end goals are in sight to move freight once again over those rails!

Would love it if you could take us for a ride along the length of the ETR. Great video!

coming from a railroading family you are living my dream! wish i could do it with you.

In the words of my old traction Instructor egg cup fulls to move Bucketfulls ! great video again really look forward to your videos !

I have just discovered your channel. Very cool that you and your partners are trying to start a business as a small line railway. I will start watching and following the saga. Congrats on getting a few more things fixed in this video. I am sure you have many more issues to work towards satisfactory resolution.

I am not from your area , but I can see great potential for making money at what you want to do. Keep faith and great videos

i can see serious arcing that has happened on the left contactor. Both sides of the contacts have bad oxidation which is making large sparks as seen on the inside of the safety covers, I have worked on many older drawbridge control systems and have seen this happen often. The oxidation creates a high resistance resulting in more current being drawn from the generator and less voltage and current going to the motor. Clean the contacts with emery cloth until the flat plates are shiny.

Put the Automatic Brake handle in the Running (release)position. That should solve your issue with pressure increase on the Independent.

I've been watching your videos from the very beginning, but this is the first time I've commented. I just wanted to share with you why I am such a railroad fan, and big fan of the ETR. I got my first cab ride in Hialeah, Fl about the age of 5. It was in the cab of a EMD E6 or E7 of the Seaboard Air Line about 1952. My father was a locomotive machinist, and had just finished a job on the loco. I don't know why we (mom & I) had gone to the shop, but anyway, dad was getting ready to pull the locomotive to the wash rack, and up in the cab I went. I was hooked from then on. I haven't had many opportunities for cab rides since then, but I have put down many miles in passenger cars since then. I would have had a career with the railroad myself if not for the fact that I failed the physical when I was 18. Fast forward .... I got real excited when you announced the purchase of your GE locomotive. I couldn't wait to find out what engines were under the hoods, and when you unveiled them and I found out they were Cummins, my heart skipped a beat. You see, I spent 40 years with Cummins, retiring Jan 2016. 16 years as a technician, 24 years as training manager in Tampa, FL. I couldn't tell you how many of those engines I rebuilt during my 16 years in the shop. I also spent a good amount of time in the fuel room rebuilding & calibrating PT fuel pumps and injectors. Anyway, mostly due to my love of railroading, I am really enjoying your video series. Thanks, and keep up the good work.

Keep plugging away! Little bits and pieces keep popping up and will no doubt continue to do so but overall I can't help but feel that 2021's most apparent issues are really only cosmetic, the guts are still there and she wants to work. As for 3rd gear, can't wait. I have followed the workings of a number of regenerated lines here in OZ and I have come to appreciate that a line needs a REASON to be. Be it a revenue earner, tourist or heritage line it is an essential part of its existence. And to Robert F, we mad Aussies still drink a hot cuppa on a hot day!!

Looks like the contactors were arcing inside the sides of the cover and that's why it probably was disconnected.

Outstanding progress!