Railcar Switching Action on Norfolk Southern Railroad

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Railcar Switching Action on Norfolk Southern Railroad
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@tleander40 3 жыл бұрын

I've seen rail fan videos before, but how you incorporated the radio communication into it is a game changer! Great Job!!! This was highly enjoyable!

@RailfanRowan 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tracy! I'm so glad you liked this dynamic!

@Michael-bz1iu Жыл бұрын

He had his scanner on while filming

@SonnyMcDonald 3 жыл бұрын

This is the kind of railroading I love , keep it up

@myfavorites1016 2 жыл бұрын

I agree with you, keep it up

@milepost465historyhobbies4 3 жыл бұрын

I can watch flat switching with the radio chatter all day.. and I work for a railroad lol... excellent video!!!

@fredbright2096 3 жыл бұрын

Brings back some childhood memories, watching trains being made up at the N&W coal yards in Norfolk, watching the jeeps push cars over the hump and watching the engines make up trains at the C&O yards in Newport News. Of course, in those days, you got to see a lot of steam. Miss those old Baldwins. Still a train fan at 83. Never too old to enjoy trains. Liked the video.

@craigfazekas3923 3 жыл бұрын

They still have a Baldwin diesel operating in regular service in South Jersey for SMS Rail Services, at the Pureland Industrial Park. It is in great shape & has it's original Pennsylvania Railroad paint job redone, too. Very unique & nice to see that someone at SMS was willing to put the time & effort into it. You should be able to see videos of it here on KZfaq. Search "Baldwin Pureland", and I'm sure you'll find results for it....

@TTecc 3 жыл бұрын

In inkiimiiy

@Tyler-3712 7 ай бұрын

I railfan in Newport News! I got videos of coal trains!

@denisberger9657 3 жыл бұрын

Always love the “Whoop” sound that a train makes when their dynamic braking system is engaged. Great video Rowan, love how we can hear the interaction between the conductor and the engineer on the radio. Switching videos are so much cooler than watching a load of freight cars go by.

@inncognito7194 3 жыл бұрын

I thought it was the air compressors kicking on?

@CentralPennRailProductions 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah that's the air compressor.

@hennyg6025 3 жыл бұрын

Same

@Dr_Won_Hung_Lo 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, that "whoop" noise you hear is the air compressor motor kicking on. It has absolutely nothing to do with the dynamic braking system which uses the traction motors as generators to run the electrical current they produced through a grid that will back up the current and prevent the traction motors from spinning as fast slowing the train down. Basically the same thing as a "Jake break" on semi's but instead of air it's electricity

@aaronTNGDS9 7 ай бұрын

I agree. It's way more exciting seeing the switching operation at the destination, and hearing the chatter between the conductor and the engineer.

@kens.3729 3 жыл бұрын

Great job, Rowan! Gives us ALL a much better idea of how Switching & Deliveries take place. 👍

@cameronreason 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video Rowan! Very informative and your commentary was definitely a bonus.. Getting to listen to the crews communicate was cool and like being trackside! Thanks for sharing this video 🙏🏽

@ronniecromer1230 3 жыл бұрын

This is a awesome video!!!! Seeing train crews in action is always great. Thanks for explaining the 3 step rule. I always wondered about that. Train on!!!🚂

@thomasmackowiak 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video, Rowan! I really enjoyed watching this video of the switching at the lumber company. It was interesting to see what goes into delivering freight cars to a customer. I had heard the three point safety system mentioned in other railroad videos but those videos never mentioned what the three safety points were. Thank you to telling us exactly what the engineer does to protect the switchman or conductor or other railroad employee from getting injured because the train moved. Thank you for putting this video together to document freight car deliveries and for sharing it with us!

@enriquehermosilla8188 3 жыл бұрын

this video reminded me of my younger years growing up in Southern Chile many years ago. I used to watch (now no longer running) passed by carrying goods or passengers. I used to be mesmerized watching such colossal machines with such strength "flying" in the rail tracks.

@jeromecabral192 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing. I have lived by many railroads all my life. A very interesting dream job I would like to have

@jamesbrooker7748 3 жыл бұрын

Loved seeing the "at work" aspect of railroading in this one. The radio comms between the cab and the conductor made it easier to understand the whole operation. BTW, couldn't help but notice the sound of the clapper on the mechanical bell near the beginning of this one. Good job as always.

@RailfanRowan 3 жыл бұрын

Aahh yes, that one is featured in my compilation, but shot from the opposite side... Good catch, thanks for the support!!

@chriscarlson7915 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, keep up the good work. Switching is also one of my favorite things to catch when out rail fanning.

@JawTooth 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, I love railroad switching videos!

@MrSnoop1987 3 жыл бұрын

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@thecsxnsrailfaner6262 3 жыл бұрын

Hi jaw Tooth

@KDubielak 3 жыл бұрын

I agree brain jaw tooth my man

@dougbradley5915 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! I love Norfolk Southern. The radio chatter was great. Thanks for including it.

@hughsherer8747 3 жыл бұрын

Nicely commented, really helps to understand what’s involved in moving railcars

@RailfanRowan 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Hugh, TGBTG

@HowardR-gy2pw 3 жыл бұрын

I'm in the UK on a heritage railway. I've spent hours shunting (switching) coaches (cars) to fit some required order of the 'management' that was different from the last on they wanted. Had many problems trying to couple up Buckeyes on tight curves. Fine for slight curves or straights. Must use the phrase 'stretch' next time(-: Excellent Video Railfan Rowan.

@artillerest43rdva7 2 жыл бұрын

it is great to hear what they are saying between the ground and in the cab. thanks for the learning of what happens all day on the rails.

@RailfanRowan 2 жыл бұрын

That's the goal of the channel!!

@alhehn2101 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, enjoyed seeing the switching of cars and building the train.. keep up the good work !

@tjstrainsakatonyjordan8611 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice, Rowan! I like the commentary and polished production of the video, including the timing of the train after your final comments at the end!

@1HarryH 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Love to hear the radio talk between engineer and conductor. Thanks for sharing

@doublediamondrailroad5949 3 жыл бұрын

Love watching Switching, especially with Road Engines. Grass was So Green then!

@RailfanRowan 3 жыл бұрын

Yep! Was beginning of spring

@jackstrainsnthings9738 3 жыл бұрын

Super cool operation. Never seen two big road engines on a local. The NS line I run/live by uses geeps and occasionally a sd40 every once in a blue moon

@wolfgang548 3 жыл бұрын

Happy New Year Rowan. Great switching catch. Not only fun to watch but good for beginning model railroaders to learn how to switch cars prototypically.

@bradfordthompson8326 3 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks rowan.....Thanks for sharing a good talk switching videos.....This is why Railways run trains....when channels make switching videos with road freights.....they are fun to watch...thanks for visiting this area for us rowan too

@magicpencil6995 3 жыл бұрын

Great job of explaining switching moves and associated activities! Looking forward to more cool videos!! 😁

@RailfanRowan 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kenny

@wes5150. 3 жыл бұрын

3rd Time is a Charm ! Been There, Done That. 37 years, very few made it that far. So Cal, ATSF/BNSF, retired 2015, and with ALL of my LIMBS Too !

@RailfanRowan 3 жыл бұрын

Nice man, congrats!

@joshuatoro8977 3 жыл бұрын

Love the video thank you for posting keep them coming definitely different than how Chino branchline dose Chino California I don't seem to put that thing on the back until all the switching's been done throughout the industry

@MattsTrainsTractors 3 жыл бұрын

Switching is my favorite kind of operation on model railroads and real life. Once again, Rowan delivers with great content.

@victorharris802 2 жыл бұрын

Railfan Rowan keep the videos up. Every information is important to a railfan. And we all can learn alot.

@Boog13man 2 жыл бұрын

This was the most stressful job I’ve ever had. I was new and on the extra board never being able to get familiar with a route or job before being thrown on the next one. And the rules ALL THE RULES. It was a love hate relationship. There were most definitely some good times with good guys I’ll never forget though.

@cocotico9997 2 жыл бұрын

The money is good tho

@bullymaguire6722 2 жыл бұрын

@@cocotico9997 No it’s not

@cocotico9997 2 жыл бұрын

@@bullymaguire6722 i know guys making over 100k. So

@cdavid8139 23 күн бұрын

@@bullymaguire6722 beats 90% of the non management jobs out there

@larrysunday7715 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video and Action. Well Done. Would appreciate and value more of these videos. Really enjoyed!!!!!

@peterpryor17 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you dropped another sweet video Rowan. Stay safe out there. 👍👍👍

@roberthuron9160 3 жыл бұрын

Rowan,thanks for a neat,concise and important video,as you help.the neophytes see how things are done! Foamers,with knowledge are really useful,as they can call problems,before they get disastrous! And that can save lives,and limbs! It's a bit hard to see around blind curves,and someone with foresight,will be able to save things! Thank you,and Happy New Year! 🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚉🚉🚉🚉🚉🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋

@RailfanRowan 3 жыл бұрын

HNY Robert and thank you!!

@JohnNewman-ev7tc 5 ай бұрын

Love the video Rowan. This video is very educational to me. Now I know what three-step means.

@jonathanjones35 3 жыл бұрын

A wonderful video. I really enjoyed that. Thanks for sharing.

@casualtrucker 3 жыл бұрын

Another good informative video....keep ‘em coming. You comment and explain very well.

@rickwillfang8198 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting. Makes it all more understandable when you see it track side.

@RailfanRowan 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! TGBTG

@andrewavvenire116 3 жыл бұрын

Damn. I worked in that yars where you were the first day. Was there for quit a few years. Its fun seeing videos in places I can relate to

@mihaip.9133 Жыл бұрын

The amount of details in the sound is fantastic

@edconway9072 2 жыл бұрын

Switching is the most interesting part of railroading. Yard or industry it’s the best. Thanks for the video. Ed

@RailfanRowan 2 жыл бұрын

You bet man!

@officialrailfanomar 3 жыл бұрын

Great catch Rowan, I see you caught NS 9779 with that amazing RS5T and NS 9770 the Whiteface dash 9. Have a nice Monday!

@scottmcc9102 11 ай бұрын

Pretty cool video & narration, keep them coming ( track maint, Loco maintenance, foreign rolling stock, etc.)

@dannyhall7231 3 жыл бұрын

THIS IS SO COOL THANKS FOR ALL THE HARD WORK AND TIME YOU PUT INTO THESE VIDEOS KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

@sd90mac8 3 жыл бұрын

Nice, love them long high refers!!!🤠😉👍 More please 👌

@ATrainGames 3 жыл бұрын

Terrific stuff, Rowan! Thanks for sharing!

@valchavez9163 2 жыл бұрын

Loved that railroad talk....

@jacjac5761 3 жыл бұрын

AWESOME SERVICE SWITCHING!

@myfavorites1016 2 жыл бұрын

I love the radio talk with the conductor/engineer

@paulondra19 3 жыл бұрын

We see long manifest trains flying around all over KZfaq. Great to see the cars getting picked up and delivered for a change. Interesting to see and here all the communications between the conductor and the Engineers. Nice photography and narration as per usual Rowan. Also, it's nice to see a real railroad have trouble coupling sometimes... just like my model trains. LOL

@zeefantasytrains944 3 жыл бұрын

The real railroad work, that was very interesting!

@mrowl-the-dsm1304 3 жыл бұрын

Hello from UK. Great video Rowan, I learnt some more on US Railroading, and how it operates, here we call it shunting. As always you explained it really well and made it interesting,

@RailfanRowan 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Mr. Owl glad to have you as a subscriber!

@johndanaher6371 3 жыл бұрын

Nicely done Rowen! It was very informative about the life of a train crew. Of course the weather was better that day for the conductor. Lol I bet you were happy about the timing at the ending too.

@RailfanRowan 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I was losing light fast due to that coupler, TGBTG

@dhiraj56 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video along with the radio transmission, really entertaining. Keep it up

@kimberlyatwood5154 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for explaining the terms they use. New to rail fanning. Luv ur videos!

@RailfanRowan 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kimberly! Hope you keep learning and having a blast!

@KertEllis 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this railroad video. Always had a fascination with railroading since I was a little kid.

@RailfanRowan 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kert!

@sentient02970 3 жыл бұрын

I live fairly close to a large yard and turntable. They usually do switching right near a 3 rail wide crossing. So now I have a better idea of what takes it so long. Thanks!

@valeriebassett3107 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks for sharing. I learned a lot today.

@petersonpropulsionenterpri5554 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this one. Thanks.

@JeanPierre-jb5ln 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent, especially with crew chatter, thanks, jp UK

@RailfanRowan 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you John!

@PrismRisen 3 жыл бұрын

A great tutorial on switching. I noted the one extra horse power at 7:20! Engineer has to have skills ranging from sledgehammer on speed runs to surgeon on this operation. Obviously double connected sidings are way more efficient that than a spur. Have you ever captured a look at the burned out 1759 Chapman/Beverly Mill, along Broad Run in Thoroughfare Gap? A tragedy - this historic gem was gutted by fire set by vandals..... and n. sh.. I drove by it during the fire, eastbound to work. It was about 6:00 a.m., pre-dawn, and a horrific sight. Keep up your entertaining and education work.

@sl0wmk6.5 2 жыл бұрын

Funny that this was a recommended video for me, I just applied to be a conductor for NS the other day 😂

@andrebankston-ct6ws 11 ай бұрын

Great video and your definitely a rail fan to put that much time into it. Keep railing.

@TauntYou 3 ай бұрын

I don't think I am officially a railfan, but I enjoy watching rail-related videos that teach simething or are just awesome. Your vids are both. Your timing in this video was remarkable. Either that or you iwn tbe railroad.

@katterrell2103 2 жыл бұрын

Fascinating video. Never seen anything like this before. I enjoyed it and got to look at NS engine up close. NS is a favorite of mine. Thanks for all you do.

@RailfanRowan 2 жыл бұрын

Thank so much Kat my goal is to educate and explain!

@katterrell2103 2 жыл бұрын

@@RailfanRowan that was the first time I’ve watched and will definitely return. I liked everything about the way you put it all together. I certainly learned something new. Thanks! Stay safe out there and enjoy!

@proudfoamer2 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, great narrations. You just got a new subscriber. NS use some big power on their locals.

@railanimal4380 3 жыл бұрын

Do more switching videos. Always wonder where all the cars i see rollin by are going. Cool seeing all the different rail served industries out there. Started doing some research on the local industries near me to try to figure out what was in the cars they take and what it’s being used for. Sometime I wanna find out where all the cars are coming from and the route the cars took to get from point A to point B.

@haroldalexis4200 9 ай бұрын

First time viewer. You do an excellent video & narration. Looking forward to viewing more.

@muchfunwithtrains 9 ай бұрын

Really nice job on this, and thanks for the inspiration to add more realistic communications on our model railroad ops and videos. The editing was just right for me. I especially liked the crickets in the background - we don't have those out west here...

@Rwalt61 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Great explanation of industrial switching.

@RailfanRowan 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@dfk4500 3 жыл бұрын

I love your work bro!! God bless you!!!!!

@philknerr4587 3 жыл бұрын

Wow great stuff as usual. Interesting and informative. Really loved your timing on your exit comment.. you must of had a triggering switch in your pocket. You no sooner end with "Happy Foaming" than the bells and lights come on. What a Perfect parting shot!!

@CocosPlayound 3 жыл бұрын

Love the switching

@sofreak6 3 жыл бұрын

I could watch railroads switch industries all the time. Great video

@RailfanRowan 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott!!

@john15207 3 жыл бұрын

awesome video I love and loved trains since I was young and I can't get enough so much so i watch them live via virtual railfan here on youtube! but I would like to see you do a in depth like this one of the Bailey yard it is fascinating how some railroads are going automatic unfortunately that means a loss of job or jobs and that's sad!

@johnlovell8299 2 жыл бұрын

The play by play is nice! Thanks for this videos!

@RailfanRowan 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@Army_Outdoors_88N 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome dude. I like the narration style bro!! This was so cool to watch and learn!!

@RailfanRowan 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks my friend!!

@kbusses 3 жыл бұрын

Very Interesting, thanks for sharing.

@RailfanRowan 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome thanks Kenneth!

@nssigmtrretired6661 3 жыл бұрын

I like railroad videos . I retired in 04 but , I can talk railroading with my two signal maintainer sons.

@railfanmason1668 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the heart

@kennethboehnlein51 3 жыл бұрын

Another excellent video with great conimintary.

@RFMCabooseNP1713 3 жыл бұрын

Real life stuff. Great job.

@ModelRailwaysUnlimited 3 жыл бұрын

A very satisfying watch!

@RailfanRowan 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks MRU

@Ozarkrailfanprod8098 2 жыл бұрын

Some good switching action Rowan

@Army_Outdoors_88N 3 жыл бұрын

You timed that closing perfectly to the lights and bells!!!

@RailfanRowan 3 жыл бұрын

;) Soli Deo Gloriam!!

@JF-lt5zc 3 жыл бұрын

I know, right! Looked like a timed video shoot from a production company. Couldn't have landed better!

@railroadman57 3 жыл бұрын

I just found your channel I very much enjoyed it I will subscribe and follow your channel from now on as a retired RR engineer the videos bring back some fine memories thanks so much Rowan .

@RailfanRowan 3 жыл бұрын

Great Steven! So glad I could be that for you but hey, TO GOD BE THE GLORY

@WayneKline 3 жыл бұрын

Great documentary and excellent narration. You should be on Radio 👍 Seriously, well done mate!

@RailfanRowan 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Wayne!!

@MidnightRailfan Жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Great RS5T on that 9779 as a bonus

@trainzfan8432 3 жыл бұрын

Nice Video Rowan like the High-Quality Feeling of this video production!

@codyhilton1750 Жыл бұрын

A very good closeup of a switching operation.

@RailfanRowan Жыл бұрын

Thanks Cody!

@doublediamondrailroad5949 3 жыл бұрын

Great Scanner coverage! I just got a Uniden SR30C. Going to TN with it next week. Leave it on Rail Search entire trip. Got a Mag Antenna.

@RailfanRowan 3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome!

@wrangler70jkujeep74 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent

@donaldcasselman9127 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Very well done.

@thomasdudley823 Жыл бұрын

Fascinating !

@dwighthitchens9838 3 жыл бұрын

Cool video. Thanks. You’ve given me some layout ideas.

@RailfanRowan 3 жыл бұрын

Oooh great!!

@wehearttrains8479 3 жыл бұрын

That RS5T is awesome!

@alexmodern6667 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding video......Good educational dialogue.......

@doublediamondrailroad5949 3 жыл бұрын

Love Switching Ops!

@EastCoastRailfan00 3 жыл бұрын

Ah, I've been waiting for a switching video! Great work! Like the narration too!

@RailfanRowan 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ECR!! Love this one, took forever to make lol

@EastCoastRailfan00 3 жыл бұрын

@@RailfanRowan You can definitely tell! Production quality is 100%!!

@jonathansabatino3987 3 жыл бұрын

Very enjoyable !