Removed Historic Abandoned Air Force Railroad
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Күн бұрынRemoved Historic Abandoned Air Force Railroad
We all know about the FEC Overseas Railway that went into the Florida Keys and Key West whose first passenger train arrived in 1912 and operations went on until 1935 when the Labor Day Hurricane destroyed the tracks and washed away most of all the infrastructure. At that point, the former ROW was turned into US 1 and FL City became the Southern Terminus for the FEC line just South of Homestead and at the tip of mainland FL and the continental United States of America. It went from passenger service to freight service hauling produce mostly. Toward the end of the line there was a spur that branched off the main around Naranja that serviced Homestead Air Force Base located at SW 288th Street in Homestead, FL. Military trains were a common site here during the Cuban Missile Crisis in October 1962 when Fidel Castro was hiding missiles from the USSR in Cuba and the world was on the brink of nuclear war! Despite all this history FEC decided to sell part of the Miami Extension to the city for an elevated rail system aka Metrorail in 1984 and the rest of the line in 1988 to make a busway which in my opinion displayed lack of vision because today it would've been prime real estate for Brightline trains. The railroad crossing at SW 137th Ave had two small WRRS cantilevers with signals but I don't remember crossing gates but it could've had them. The final traces of the Air Force base spur were removed around 2017 and now it is but a distant memory. FEC even had a connection with the CSX Homestead Subdivision formerly Seaboard Air line tracks built in 1926. Join me in this video for some South Florida history and railroad archaeology underneath Florida's Turnpike as we take a trip back in time...
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@robertscharlow 3 жыл бұрын
Maybe the best KZfaqr out there, ladies and gents. He's a terrific guy. Watch, like, and subscribe! You won't regret it!
@dragondancer1814 3 жыл бұрын
To quote Doc Brown from Back to the Future, that railroad line has been “erased from existence.” What’s worse is that most people down there now neither know nor care about the past. Santayana must be breakdancing in his grave at how the past is so quickly forgotten these days. Thank the gods there’s archival evidence and your willingness to document railroad history. Take care and stay safe, Roly!
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
Erased from existence is right. Someone said it was "demapped", nice term right? LOL @ Santayana break dancing! I would've thought he was more of a tango person. Yes ma'am, my mission is to keep their memories alive. Thanks to them, this country is what it is today. Thanks as always for the views and comments, DD!
@glebasidial 3 жыл бұрын
Ive noticed on google earth most air force bases have abandoned railroads to there petroleum tank farms
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
That is a great observation on your part! A lot of people have told me that they used to receive shipments of coal. Thanks as always for the views and comments
@MrBaker-fr8xg 3 жыл бұрын
Rip railroads, your gone but never forgotten.
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
Truer words have never been spoken my friend. Thanks as always for the views and comments!
@thomasmackowiak 3 жыл бұрын
Great information on the Homestead Air Force Base spur that was once at this location! Thanks for the historical information about the Cuban Missle Crisis. The Cuban Missle Crisis brings back scary memories of the world that existed almost 60 years ago.
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
Yes sir, it is crazy to think that one dictator in a little island put the world on the brink of nuclear war. Thanks as always for the views and comments, Thomas! Hope you have a great week.
@mikeskinner45 3 жыл бұрын
HAFB was deactivated after Hurricane Andrew. While it continued in use as an AF reserve base, it no longer needed rail service, which was mostly for fuel toward the end. When FEC shut down-and removed the Homestead branch, there was no longer a connection. That trackage was also used during the construction of the power plant, many mango seasons ago.
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
They also used this trackage to assist in building FPL's Turkey Point nuclear power plant? If so, I wonder if there are any traces near there... I appreciate the info, Mike. Thanks as always for the views and comments!
@gravelydon7072 3 жыл бұрын
@@railrol82 It was used to build the Gordon W Ivey power plant in Homestead. The Delaval engines were brought in on the FEC tracks. And delivered just across the street from the plant. Turkey Point was built with units brought in by barge.
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
@@gravelydon7072 Ah ok, got it. That is very interesting. Thanks for the info, I appreciate it!
@railfannetwork7907 3 жыл бұрын
Hurricanes have taken some big bites out of that railroad!
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
That's a possibility. These tracks were just laying around abandoned, when Hurricane Andrew came to town 8/24/92! Thanks as always for the views and comments
@ed777tx-edward8 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Roly: a good bit of history, thanks for sharing, interesting but as you indicated not many know or care I would guess. Thanks for posting enjoyed it a lot. See you Wednesday.
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
Good afternoon Ed, you're right on the money. Abandoned Railroads are an acquired taste, like oysters or liver; your average person would be indifferent toward them. Thanks as always for the views and comments!
@busprowler 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent! There is a proposal to build a huge logistics and technology industrial park that would have been adjacent to that ROW if it still existed today. Fed Ex built a sizable facility close to the old Row and Amazon Prime is building a huge distribution complex in close proximity, too. The neighborhood is called Homestead Base.
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
How ironic! Amazon built a facility in Opa Locka Airport too, right near where there was an old Seaboard spur entering the airport at NW 37th Ave. I appreciate the info, JP. Thanks as always for the views and comments!
@mikedurhan9941 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. I am grateful for your research and work.
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate you saying that, Mike. My pleasure, I love sharing this stuff with like minded people who can appreciate rails and history. Thanks as always for the views and comments!
@jdoggez2083 3 жыл бұрын
It would be cool if that line was still in action! Great video! 👍
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
If only we had a time machine my friend! Thanks as always for the views and comments, J
@vondumozze738 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great video. There was a time when just about every military base in the US had to have rail service. I don't know if that was a requirement of the government but you could look it up.
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
That's an interesting question, will do. Thanks as always for the views and comments, VDM!
@RailfanNetwork 3 жыл бұрын
Yakkety Yak no more track! Good Morning Railroad Archeologist!!!
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
Good morning Mr. DeMartini... LOL, I never knew you could rap! Thanks as always for the views and comments
@RailfanNetwork 3 жыл бұрын
@@railrol82 I can wrap packages..... that's about it
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
@@RailfanNetwork LOLOLOL
@dannyholt105 3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Too bad they abandoned that section Roly! We could have been filming military trains carrying supplies in to support the base and maybe some things to be loaded onto Air Force cargo planes. Now, we can only imagine how it looked. Great informative video my friend! Cheers, Danny
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
Yes sir, too bad indeed. We could've set up shop trackside with lounge chairs and fried chicken! This, like others, was gone too soon. Thanks as always for the views and comments, Danny
@rockislandmodeler6802 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks sharing some history. Too bad they didn't leave the tracks there.
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
I feel your pain. Now there is nothing there! Thanks as always for the views and comments, RI.
@gravelydon7072 3 жыл бұрын
If you go up to SW 268th street, you still might find traces in the road of the tracks. The rails were still in it in Feb of this year. The tracks would have gone thru where the 1st and 2nd windows are on the 26775 building.
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
My hats off to you, sir! WOW, I drove by 268th ST on the way here and failed to see the rails, but I did see them on Google Maps just now, you definitely have the golden eye!! I hope to return there and document the only rails left from this historic spur. I appreciate the info! Thanks as always for the views and comments.
@celioleitao7303 3 жыл бұрын
Dam that sucks, nothing is left.
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
Nothing at all my friend. Thanks as always for the views and comments!
@edwardyork4321 3 жыл бұрын
Brother Rol, Back when you came into this World, the Turnpike didn't go that far South. Another Great Vid. T Y 👍
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Edward! Funny thing, I found a map of 1949 when there wasn't any Turnpike here. It was built in 1973 and I was built in 1982 lol. Hope all is well and thanks for the support as always!
@rolandogutierrez3419 3 жыл бұрын
I almost forgot about that one!
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
Good thing the RR Archaeologist is here to remind you!
@tomy.1846 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, that section was erased from existence! Great video as always!
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
Truer words have never been spoken, Tom. Not even a plaque for future generations! Thanks as always for the views and comments.
@send2gl 2 жыл бұрын
History, even quite recent history is fascinating. How quick things change and how quick many forget.
@railrol82 2 жыл бұрын
Truer words have never been spoken my friend. Yesterday's reality might not necessarily be todays. Thanks as always for the views and comments!
@conrailjohn6682 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Roly! Another great video. Geez, what a sight it must have been to see missiles and tanks on this rail line! Would have been so cool. Thanks for keeping this piece of history alive! BTW… I will be testing voodoo chicken recipes this coming weekend on some unsuspecting guests! Keep you posted.
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
Howdy John, I'm with you on how amazing it must've been to see a military train here, or anywhere! I've never seen one before. Keep me updated with the voodoo chicken please lol, Bon Appetit! Thanks as always for the views and comments!
@lenscap8925 2 жыл бұрын
IF you want to see a Nike missile base...Everglades National Park has an intact unit mssiles control room and all! Open during the winter months, it is worth the visit, look on line for the open dates
@bradleytanner7230 3 жыл бұрын
You sure do post some interesting information and videos mate, it's a shame seeing lines like this removed.we had a few lines like that in Australia many wouldn't know about. Awesome job
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate you saying that, Bradley! I take pride in what I do and it means a lot to hear that. Thanks as always for the views and comments!!
@SarahsAtticOfTreasures 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome. This was wonderful. I can't believe how thoroughly you research your videos. Have a great week. Sending hugs from Our Neck Of The Woods.
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
I remember seeing this line as a kid and most weekends when we went up to visit relatives. Thanks for the hugs and right back at you guys!
@SarahsAtticOfTreasures 3 жыл бұрын
@@railrol82 Good night, Roly.
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
@@SarahsAtticOfTreasures Thanks and Good afternoon!
@SarahsAtticOfTreasures 3 жыл бұрын
@@railrol82 You to, Roly, I have hesitated to ask, but I hope you are feeling a bit better than you were a couple of weeks ago.
@SarahsAtticOfTreasures 3 жыл бұрын
@@railrol82 Have a fantastic night. In my case ,that usually means a very quiet and uneventful night.
@marthagutierrez4906 3 жыл бұрын
You took it back here!
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
Like a recliner! TY
@PGHammer21A 3 жыл бұрын
The Western Charles and St. Mary's County (Maryland) Rail Trails are both ex-US Navy spurs that originated from the Baltimore and Ohio (now CSX) Pope's Creek Subdivision. While the Subdivision is still extant (the customers are power plants for the most part), other than that, the two Navy installations (which are still alive and breathing) were the original reason for the spurs; the one at the end of the WCRT dates back to 1890.
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad to hear it is still around though. I appreciate the information. Sounds like a good future video when I'm in the area. Thanks as always for the views and comments, Christopher!
@DouglasP201 3 жыл бұрын
I bet those people that live in those houses/Apart's, have no idea a railroad used to run through there. Nice video as always buddy.
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
Yes sir, those idiots have no clue what is going! Out of respect for my love of rails, I'd never live where a former line ran thru! Thanks as always for the views and comments!
@henrylewis1256 3 жыл бұрын
RailROL82 Good afternoon my Friend Long time since I have made any Comments on your fantastic video's you film And One of the best railroad Archeologist I have ever met I have been here at this spot where you made this video at 137 avenue or 136th I forgot I got chills watching this video And those pictures we're amazing Roly Wow..Your one hard working Man all these places you go I am speechless right now..If you not busy I like to talk to you if possible You always bring back fond memories to me And the Other video you film in WPB at Northwood At 26th street Where the wye railroad from back in the days of the seaboard coast line railroad that connected to the FEC railroad I've seen this railroad Back in this late 1970 I was 26 years old And now It is active again And Tri rail will be running on the FEC railroad This is going to be awesome I will be filming again soon.Right now I'm going through recovery Since I had back surgery back in July 16th 2021.I had a fracture vertebra shifted off centered it wasn't in alignment with my Thoracic Spine there we're Rods and Screws put in to repair the fracture and My surgeon Also fused my vertebras together..it is very painful..I'll end it here I get carried away with typing my comments to you I apologize for this novel..All your videos are amazing Roly Be Safe my friend and have a wonderful week..👍👍👍👍👍
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
No need to apologize for long comments my friend. I will always remember this track too. In 1988/1989 I had relatives that lived there and we'd always visit them. I vividly remember this crossing like it was yesterday. Do you know when that Northwood connection in WPB is going to start seeing trains again? I'd love to film it. Hope you're feeling well my friend. Thanks as always for the views and comments, Henry!
@MetraTitanicWTC 3 жыл бұрын
The quintinshill has one of the worst accidents with three trains derailing! Hundred of years ago, one of the trains was carrying British soldiers, more than 200 people died. Scary! Or the fox river grove bus accident when the Metra train hits a bus, at the line where I railfanned. Each rail can carry a accident history which is interesting
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
WOW, that is one of the craziest RR stories I've ever heard! I gotta see it one day. Thanks as always for the views and comments, Metra
@markydee48 3 жыл бұрын
I was going to ask you a few weeks ago if you knew where this spur was, since I work in Homestead, I was remembering the spur as a kid when I would go to the AFB to the yearly airshow. I exit on 137 Ave everyday and I did not know that it crossed this street. That's pretty cool to know. .
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
Yes sir, I remember that crossing like it was yesterday. I had relatives that lived around there in 1988/1989 and we'd go visit them a lot, even as a kid I had an affinity towards crossings lol. One of my subs told me that at SW 268th ST, there is still rails at the grade crossing. I'm going to be heading there shortly! Thanks as always for the views and comments!
@hapwasner8021 3 жыл бұрын
this was the primary route for av gas before the new pipeline was placed, some freight moved on here but most of that was by truck
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the info, Hap. A lot of people have said most AFB spurs were used for coal. Thanks as always for the views and comments!
@KevinPlaysGuitar 3 жыл бұрын
Wow such a shame that not one thing is left. At least we get to remember it with those pictures that you showed us from the video.
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
Funny thing is I remember one fine day in 2008, just going there to take pics of it. I'm glad l did! Thanks as always for the views and comments!
@ferenctakacs3138 3 жыл бұрын
Érdekes videó lett!😀 Nyomtam egy nagy like!👍
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
Köszönöm! Remélem jó heted lesz!
@ferenctakacs3138 3 жыл бұрын
@@railrol82 😀👍! Köszönöm ! 🙂
@michaelhayes1340 3 жыл бұрын
Wow that's a lot of history that era gone
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
You said it my friend! Unfortunately, if someone doesn't watch this video or an older relative told them, young people will never know this was here. Thanks as always for the views and comments, Michael
@dp2475 3 жыл бұрын
Good presentation. Over in Arizona at Luke Air Force base there was a spur going to there but for some reason they abandoned it. I should film it some day. Have a good one.👍🚂
@stevenmetzger3385 3 жыл бұрын
I know where that spur went to. It ran north & connected to an east-west rail line, that used to serve vegetable packing sheds. There is a "stop" to the east of there that is named "Bumsted" on maps, where there is/was a hay shed
@dp2475 3 жыл бұрын
@@stevenmetzger3385 It eventually connects to the BNSF mainline by Grand Ave.
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
Sounds interesting. So there are still traces of this old line?
@stevenmetzger3385 3 жыл бұрын
@@railrol82 yes, see my comments to D P
@stevenmetzger3385 3 жыл бұрын
@@dp2475 (YT keeps deleting my posts that have GPS data) For the North end of switch for Luke Arizona Spur. Then Google maps shows tracks go south until they curve southeast & end @ W Northern AV, which is just across from Luke
@MrWc867 3 жыл бұрын
I don't know about this one but thousands of miles of railroad across the county have been removed and ROW's given up. Sad because many of them could have been converted to mass transit as the areas grew. Yes take should scrap the old iron and ties, however they should be keeping these ROW's so transit can install their lines in the future.
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
My thoughts exactly, WC! This would've been prime real estate for Brightline nowadays. Unfortunately many RR companies suffer from lack of vision. Thanks as always for the views and comments!
@Computist40 3 жыл бұрын
That was a very fun educational video before I go to bed.
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed it, C! Thanks as always for the views and comments.
@animalou812 3 жыл бұрын
Good as always
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you liked it my friend. Thanks as always for the views and comments!
@kman-mi7su 3 жыл бұрын
Homestead AFB was totally destroyed by a hurricane if I remember correctly. Too bad the line is gone. Roly you have to get up to DC we have two old abandoned military lines that still exist, one going to Bolling AFB and another to Ft Meade. It would make for some good content.
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
Yes sir, Kman, you're right on the money. Hurricane Andrew made Swiss Cheese out of it 8/24/92. This October I'll be heading to Connecticut, don't think I'll make it to DC this year. Do you know of any interesting spots in CN?
@kman-mi7su 3 жыл бұрын
@@railrol82 No I don't unfortunately, just some spots in the DC area where I live. And a bunch of old industrial era lines in NJ where I was born and raised, some still in use 100 yrs old.
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
@@kman-mi7su There's a possibility I might visit NJ too. I'll keep you posted, thanks!
@kman-mi7su 3 жыл бұрын
@@railrol82 Yeah, please do, I have some suggestions for places in NJ you would love to film.
@kman-mi7su 3 жыл бұрын
@@railrol82 I think those lines in DC were old B&O RR lines that served both bases back in the day. In SE DC, it also served a few customers along the way to Bolling AFB. I think I still have your email and if you are interested, I can snap a few pictures of the line when I get a chance.
@ArrowIIIRailfan 3 жыл бұрын
Man I wish that, line was still active would have been so cool to see military trains. As always dude awesome video have a great day !
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
It would be so cool! I've never seen a military train in person. How about you? Thanks as always for the views and comments
@ArrowIIIRailfan 3 жыл бұрын
@@railrol82 Never seen one but I would want too. Have a good week man
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
@@ArrowIIIRailfan Right back at ya!
@andrewpalm2103 3 жыл бұрын
You can see special military train movements now and then on the Virtual Railfan KZfaq channel, but they are all just vehicles and tanks on flatcars. Several years ago when returning east from a trout fishing trip to western Wisconsin I saw a rail loading/unloading area connected to a military base next to the highway. But again, it was for flatcars. About as exciting as a team track (and I like team tracks). According to my reading, back in WWI the military went to the circuses to learn how they moved vehicles on trains.
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
Hmm, come to think of it, I've never seen a team track in operation either, but I bet must be interesting to see forklift drivers from different companies of the dock, getting their merchandise. Thanks as always for the views and comments, Andrew! Hope you have a great week.
@skaboy1632 3 жыл бұрын
That base in WI would be Camp Douglas/ Volk Field right on I-90-94 and serviced by the UP and CP. WWII era air base still in use by ANG.
@andrewpalm2103 3 жыл бұрын
@@skaboy1632 Thanks, I couldn't remember the name. I saw it from the state or county highway running parallel and just north of the interstate.
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
@@skaboy1632 Wow, so it is still active?
@walterlangston7866 3 жыл бұрын
was loooking at some houses that may be auction off in a old rail road town hope to by a few
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a plan, good luck with that Walter. You can never go wrong with real estate! Thanks as always for the views and comments!
@paulbergen9114 3 жыл бұрын
Those maps really helped put it in perspective. Unless you lived there and remembered it the average person would never guess a train went by there. We have a spot in Milwaukee where a spur came off the MILW RD NB main and slid under the Xway and made a "S" Squiggles across a street and thru a parking lot to an industry. One thing that could indicate a roadbed is the placement of the Xway support pillars. You wouldn't have the abutment at that angle and the line for the pillars would be straight. Nice job as always and hope your area stays storm free.
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
I like your attention to detail regarding the Xway support pillars, good observation. You're right about people not knowing there was anything here, specially the younger generation. So far so good, we have been storm free. Thanks as always for the views and comments, Paul
@MrBaker-fr8xg 3 жыл бұрын
Quite a historic video
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for saying that!
@Texasdude987 3 жыл бұрын
Great video railrol to bad they didn’t left the rail in there
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
Too bad, I agree! Thanks as always for the views and comments, Alan!
@dennisb-trains23 3 жыл бұрын
Interesting facts about Castro and the missle crisis thing.
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
Yes sir, this area pretty much went from tomato fields to rocket fields! Thanks as always for the views and comments!
@PrinceGetsTrolled 3 жыл бұрын
The Abandoned Railroad Crossings Still Didn't Come Back To Life Right Now!😔
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
For sure this one isn't going to! Thanks as always for the views and comments, Akpan
@Mike-tg7dj 3 жыл бұрын
Miami must be like almost like most other American cities in that they are changing to a homogeneous landscape. The big building boom going on in Nashville is changing the face of the city. It use to be known for music and printing but, now it's all about sports. The music is a side to sports and tourism. Now days you look at the city and it looks like any other city of its size.
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
You're right, Miami is changing. But wow, it's crazy that Nashville is no longer the music city it once was. I would've never thought that could've happened. I hear there is pretty good BBQ there too! Thanks as always for the views and comments, Mike.
@alfonsesabatino2533 3 жыл бұрын
May the line RIP hate to see a line pass into history
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
RIP indeed my friend. Gone but not forgotten! Thanks as always for the views and comments, Alfonse.
@mikeskinner45 3 жыл бұрын
IIRC(it was a loooong time ago. They brought in some big pieces on flat cars to the nearest road x-ing and trucked them from there.
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
Those were the days! If only someone had taken a picture. Unfortunately there were no smart phones around then. Thanks as always for the views and comments!
@mikeskinner45 3 жыл бұрын
@@railrol82 So easy to document now. Back then, take the shot(s), finish the roll, send it off to be processed, and hope the pix turned out. So much lost forever.
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
@@mikeskinner45 Ah the good old days of going to Eckerd's and waiting 60 minutes! Who can forget!
@timpriddy349 2 жыл бұрын
We got one in west ft worth texas......carlsbad AF had a branch from WW2....rail bridge still over I-30...bomber spur from then Texas and Pacific=Missouri Pacific=Union Pacific
@railrol82 2 жыл бұрын
That sounds like a site to see. Are they abandoned or still active? Thanks as always for the views and comments, Tim!
@taslimchoudhary1253 3 жыл бұрын
Good Video ☘️🍂🇮🇳🍂☘️
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks as always for the views and comments, Taslim
@billmorris2613 3 жыл бұрын
Good morning from SE Louisiana 25 Aug 21.
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks as always for the views and comments, Bill!
@SeekPlaysStudios 3 жыл бұрын
Railroad crossings might be I think
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks as always for the views and comments!
@thesegacampgamerandwerecam7504 3 жыл бұрын
Military Trains back then? it's Hard to Believe I lived in Canada and in the 90's I seen Canadian Pacific and CN Trains all the Time! but not Military Ones!
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
Don't feel bad my friend. I've never seen a military train either. I'd love to film one though. Do you know where any operate? Thanks as always for the views and comments!
@georgettedebuhr2660 3 жыл бұрын
Wow😮
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
My thoughts exactly, Georgette! Thanks as always for the views and comments!
@2themoon863 3 жыл бұрын
I think I asked in a different context before, but how close did either the AFB spur you mention here, or the FEC main line it came off of, come to the current Homestead-Miami Speedway, built after Andrew hit and before the spur was taken up? Seems like it would have been a unique way to be able to get there and cut down on traffic…?
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
Great questions my friend. Both the FEC main and AFB spur were really close, I'd say approximately 5 or 6 miles. The speedway was built after Andrew and the rails to the main were removed in 1988. I always say that FEC lacked vision because this would've been prime real estate for Brightline! Thanks as always for the views and comments, 2!
@theelginrailfan9489 3 жыл бұрын
Wow
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks as always for the views and comments, Metra!
@robertbeck97850 3 жыл бұрын
Roly another great video. I did leave you a comment on your 8/17/21 video. Hope to get a reply from you about my comments. Thanks and keep the videos coming. Robert in Lagrande Oregon
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
Good morning Rob, KZfaq says I've replied to all my comments from that video so far. But their system isn't perfect and sometimes comments fall through the cracks, my apologies if I didn't answer. My e-mail is ROL82@aol.com in case you'd like to contact me. Glad you liked the video and thanks as always for the support!
@nickastridandtoothlessthen5494 3 жыл бұрын
I wonder if this railroad is going to be restored. I hope it does.
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, there is 0% chance of that. There are houses where the rails ran through and a bus way where the main was located! Thanks as always for the views and comments!
@nickastridandtoothlessthen5494 3 жыл бұрын
@@railrol82 Do you know any railroad veterans aka retired
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
@@nickastridandtoothlessthen5494 Actually yes, I have a cousin who used to work for CSX at the Selkirk Yard in NJ. He's in his early 60s.
@nickastridandtoothlessthen5494 3 жыл бұрын
@@railrol82 That is so cool. You should ask him if he knows any railroads for you to explore. Just a suggestion for you, my friend
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
@@nickastridandtoothlessthen5494 Good idea, specially since l will be up that way in OCT.
@Brianrockrailfan 3 жыл бұрын
so sad :..( still liked video
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you liked it! Thanks as always for the views and comments, Brian
@csxtrainfan319 3 жыл бұрын
Man I wish that line was there again because it would’ve been cool seeing military trains
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
I feel your pain my friend. I'll see if I can find old pics of military trains on this line. Thanks as always for the views and comments!
@ItsTheCostanza 3 жыл бұрын
🇺🇸
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
These colors don't run! Thanks as always for the views and comments
@nickastridandtoothlessthen5494 3 жыл бұрын
I believe military trains exist. I can send you a video via email.
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, there are still military trains, just not on this line anymore. I'd love to have a military train video for my channel! But it would have to be one you film in person, I can't use a video from another channel.
@nickastridandtoothlessthen5494 3 жыл бұрын
@@railrol82 great content as always. What else you got for us Wensday? Is it more removed railroads, stolen signals, more military railroads. Let me know as soon as you can
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
@@nickastridandtoothlessthen5494 I like your enthusiasm, thanks for that! Honestly, I'm torn between the 2nd video of the Homestead Subdivision series (Overgrown rails and removed gates) OR another active crossing that has historical components, an old Seaboard Coast Line concrete mile post and 3 abandoned spurs. Your thoughts?
@nickastridandtoothlessthen5494 3 жыл бұрын
RIP You won't be forgotten, Homestead subdivision, you will always be in me and RailRol82's hearts
@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын
@@nickastridandtoothlessthen5494 Truer words have never been spoken! Thank you for that!
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