Start of the Famous Abandoned Railroad Part 1

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Жыл бұрын

Check out the site where the Famous CSX Homestead Subdivision starts to be inactive and then an abandoned railway into obscurity!
This track South of Gold Coast Railroad Museum is now abandoned and no longer out of service or unused. It was an original Seaboard Air Line built in 1926 for Passenger trains and tourism to Homestead, Florida at the time.
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@kingchris8255 Жыл бұрын

Hey man! I've been watching your videos for years now! Your videos are AMAZING! I love trains SO MUCH! My dream career is to be a train engineer. Please keep up the amazing work man, I always get excited when you upload a new video!

@railrol82 Жыл бұрын

Hey Chris, thank you so much for the support of my channel throughout the years, that means a lot! You can totally be an engineer or anything you want to be. Hope all is well and thanks again for the support!

@kylesanders8276 Жыл бұрын

Just know that the rail corporations are among the most corrupt industries, and the democrats just crushed rail unions. The red ties would do the same if they were in office.

@andrewpalm2103 Жыл бұрын

The short sections of rail you pointed out, Roli, are used to help the wheelsets go through the frog properly. They prevent a lateral movement where the flange of the wheel going through the frog would take the wrong path at the point of the frog. The guard rail keeps the wheelset from shifting too much by making contact with the wheel flange opposite the frog. Thanks for another video, Roli, and cheers from Wisconsin!

@dragondancer1814 Жыл бұрын

Aww, you have ducklings down there already! Combine that with the water lilies, and that sight is beyond beautiful! And a 97-year-old rail-just imagine the trains that those rails have seen over the years, and it’s a wonder we’re not wanting to find Doc Brown’s DeLorean and see for ourselves! Spring is coming preposterously early here too-my winter aconites are finished blooming already and have segued to snowdrops, crocuses, and daffodils, and it’s not even March yet! My younger daughter even saw a bluebird up by the school complex this week, what the heck?! Enjoy the warmth without the oppressive heat and “fumidity” while it lasts and stay safe, Roly!

@gabricks1224 Жыл бұрын

I passed through that crossing once while I was getting out of Gold Coast Railroad Museum

@send2gl Жыл бұрын

97 years old that track. There is something quite fascinating about deserted track stretching in to the distance. Close to me there are some sidings where our local metro (tube) has lines empty during daytime but stock parked up at night, whenever I walk past my imagination runs wild. Am on that train line tomorrow into Central London.

@thesegacampgamerandwerecam7504 Жыл бұрын

oh man I can't wait until Part 2! either Grass Grew up or Roots of Trees and Rotted it out!

@michaelhayes1340 Жыл бұрын

Good afternoon have a great Sunday stay safe well and warm enjoy your day great video

@animalou812 Жыл бұрын

Guard rails to keep the flange from picking the point of the frog.

@georgettedebuhr2660 Жыл бұрын

Very nice video. Part 2 should be very interesting. Have a nice day 😊🌈

@DanielNewhoff Жыл бұрын

Hey Roly. I know exactly where you were here. Small correction, that crossing is SW 152 St, not 152 Ave. The 3 Lakes community and Country Walk are right there. Vary rarely will trains cross SW 152 St anymore. The railroad museum is nearby also by the zoo, perhaps another video for the future! I almost bought a house years ago down that way, which backed up to the tracks near SW 137 Ave. You should have seen that area back in 1992 after Hurricane Andrew. Thank you for showing us the area. Love your videos

@csxtommy6562 Жыл бұрын

You can still see some newer ties that were replaced from the past. This section could still be used.

@chaosdemonwolf1 Жыл бұрын

Once again, fantastic footage. Keep 'em coming. 👌

@waynea.wintersjr5385 Жыл бұрын

You said Homestead? I use to live there when i was a kid! 👍🙏😃🌞

@conrailjohn6682 Жыл бұрын

Hey Roly! Loving the walk along the tracks! Another one of my favorite things to also do as an intrepid RR fan! Did I hear a bit of Indy in there? And what a truly majestic site to find the elusive FPL truck in its natural habitat! Lol Be well my friend! Can’t wait for part 2!

@kylesanders8276 Жыл бұрын

9:00 I think the inner rails are to prevent the wheel flange from skipping off of the rail entirely because for whatever reason at that point it's more likely to. Same as with the inner rails on a bridge, so if there is a derailed wheel it will stay within the railbed and not damage the bridge or completely topple the cars. I'm not totally sure tho, someone please correct me if I'm wrong.

@glf001 Жыл бұрын

I always enjoy these. Those were guard rails. Often used on bridges to protect against derailments. You mentioned being close to the Gold Coast Rail Road Museum. You should do a video of it. Do a walk through and show everyone what they have there. Those of us who do not live in South East Florida would probably like to see what the museum contains. Thank You for Sharing.

@Alco16-251F Жыл бұрын

3:04 I saw a year and it said 1926, Amazing how the old original rails are still there! Very Well built track too. I also have some pieces of Rail I saved that are from 1926, But they're 136 LV Rail from the Lehigh Valley RR.

@Alco16-251F Жыл бұрын

136 Lbs/Yard

@CNder77 4 ай бұрын

Cool video! Thanks for sharing, I enjoyed. 9:08 basically those are guide rails to keep the wheel sets of the train in the right direction as it goes through the fog.

@vwvr6x Жыл бұрын

Am I the only one the loves the smell of wood railroad ties?

@animalou812 Жыл бұрын

The rail has tire tracks from a hirail

@SevenYtofficial_ Жыл бұрын

Fantastic Morning! here in Texas we don't see a lot of those abandoned railways But If you wanted to know what those Extra rails where for on the switch they are used as Flanges and prevent possible Derailing when a train passes the switch in basically alignment Just in case the locomotive derails on it

@tweets8284 Жыл бұрын

awesome find..i enjoyed this one!..keep on tracking

@armandoperez7967 Жыл бұрын

Good morning Railrol! The southernmost active RR crossing! I’d love to see a short line take over what’s left of the ex SAL south Florida tracks. Couldn’t be any worse than the “service” from CSX!

@kylesanders8276 Жыл бұрын

"An FPL truck in its natural habitat." hahah Yeah, maybe they're having a "safety meeting" on the dangers of smoke in an enclosed space.

@railrol82 Жыл бұрын

Lolololol l see what you did there! Good one, thanks as always for the continued support of my channel!

@thomasmackowiak Жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking us on this stroll along the CSX Homestead Subdivision! The date the rails were rolled, and the weight of the track was an interesting find. I look forward to Part 2 of this video. I am curious as to what is in store for us.

@railrol82 Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it, Thomas! I like documenting these historic sites for posterity. Thanks as always for the continued support of my channel.

@toddthevloggingguy4720 Жыл бұрын

This going to be a new line of tri-rail system. From airport tri-rail to homestead station in half-hour

@szlakowiec Жыл бұрын

Nice video, best regards, +

@railrol82 Жыл бұрын

Thanks as always for the continued support of my channel, Szlakowiec! Hope all is well with you.

@gametendough3380 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video and I can't wait for part 2! Also I would like to see the GCRM connection to the CSX Homestead Sub.

@johnsmart964 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, sir, for this excellent video presentation, we are most grateful for the work that you have done. The tracks are in great condition. We always hope that there may be some use for this railroad at some time in the future.

@railrol82 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate the kind words, John! Yes, hopefully they well be preserved for future use. As long as they're in place, we have some degree of hope. Thanks as always for the continued support of my channel!

@sjf67gto 6 ай бұрын

I believe those short pieces of rail are to keep the cars from derailing when they go through the switch

@Killercutsvideo 7 ай бұрын

Awesome content

@rtrobinson88321 Жыл бұрын

Very cool Y in the track. Thanks

@TJV64 Жыл бұрын

The rails look like a hi railer possibly weed sprayer...... Track looks good though rusty...... Kool video so far

@railrol82 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I agree about the weed sprayer. The officially abandoned part of this line is consumed with overgrown weeds, you've seen it, so this one l would think was sprayed. Thanks as always for the continued support of my channel, Thomas. Hope all is well with you!

@TJV64 Жыл бұрын

@@railrol82 definitely gonna see pt 2

@gelementals2.061 Жыл бұрын

Those bad boys are guard rails. When a train crosses a frog rail. That is where the arrow shaped head is present. Let not wish for an accident to happen if train pulls over the wrong track. Those guard rails keeps them in track during crossing purpose

@gabricks1224 Жыл бұрын

Do you think maybe you should go walk down the other side of that crossing to where the switch tracks leads to Gold Coast Railroad Museum?

@railrol82 Жыл бұрын

That is a great idea! I will do that next time l go down there. I appreciate the feedback. Thanks as always for the continued support of my channel, GA!

@dp2475 Жыл бұрын

So you walked all the way to the wye, but why?? 😁 Good video.

@railrol82 Жыл бұрын

LOL I see what you did there. I'm a sucker for puns! Thanks as always for the continued support of my channel, DP. Hope all is well.

@nonstops_aviation 5 ай бұрын

Im guessing the crossing you showed us is only “active” for easy access to the Gold Coast Railroad Museum

@dougslittlediesel Жыл бұрын

There you are again. Haven't seen you in a while. I've always wondered about that stretch of rail . It was near some produce houses. Picked up Green beans fresh and greens . Been eons ago. Down in Homestead itself. South side of town. Probably near where it use to head to the Key railroad/highway bridge. Need to go check out the old Wabash bridge and railroad bed in southeast Illinois/Indiana by Interstate 64. There's a rest area and Love's truck stop by there. There's a 3ft gage abandoned railroad in that area.

@railrol82 Жыл бұрын

You have an excellent memory! Nice, there aren't many 3ft gauge abandoned RRs out there. Thanks as always for the continued support of my channel, Doug!

@walterlangston4484 Жыл бұрын

There is some 1929 rail on old rail spur in the woods near my house most of the spur is gone now

@flfun1684 Жыл бұрын

noticed theres new railroad tie replacements that are dark in color

@taslimchoudhary1253 Жыл бұрын

Nice Video 🌲🌺🇮🇳🌺🌲

@gravelydon7072 Жыл бұрын

FP&L is not the only power company in S. Florida. The City of Homestead has its own and the Keys have.......................Florida Keys Electric Cooperative and further down, Keys Electric Services. Homestead Power System often buys their power from FP&L as it is cheaper than generating their own. FKEC buys theirs from FP&L and distributes it in the Keys. Many of the cities in Dade County used to have their own power plants but as far as I know, Homestead's is the last in the County. Head of the power plant used to be our neighbor across the street when we lived inside the city limits. Disclaimer: Next Era Energy stockholders in the family.

@dougow3061 Жыл бұрын

great video can t understand why they are not using this rail with all the building going on in dade county

@railrol82 Жыл бұрын

My guess is the highway lobbyists are too powerful. Thanks as always for the support of my channel, Doug!

@anilsamaroo2038 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video as usual my friend! Like Share and Subscribe everyone!

@tameraranger Жыл бұрын

good morning railrol82 how is everything going for you

@KevinPlaysGuitar Жыл бұрын

Too bad that they closed this line. I like the crossing.

@railrol82 Жыл бұрын

Yes sir, it was a good one. Thanks as always for the continued support of my channel, Kevin!

@flfun1684 Жыл бұрын

Someone needs buy the remainder segment and use the Homestead train station for tourism

@ferenctakacs3138 Жыл бұрын

😀👍

@railrol82 Жыл бұрын

Mint mindig, köszönöm a csatornám folyamatos támogatását.

@betterd9160 Жыл бұрын

What is the longest continuous abandoned RR in Illinois?

@trirail812productions8 Жыл бұрын

you think csx will get trafic back on the homeestead sub

@railrol82 Жыл бұрын

I don't see that happening... Thanks as always for the continued support of my channel!

@Kafj302 Жыл бұрын

I am like number 151

@railrol82 Жыл бұрын

That's what I'm talking about! Thanks as always for the continued support of my channel, Kafj!

@trirail812productions8 Жыл бұрын

still get 452 453 but thats it

@railrol82 Жыл бұрын

Yep, that's it : /

@georgescarlett2320 5 ай бұрын

It's not a "WYE", but just a L/H "Turnout".

@kapekodbob 6 ай бұрын

I don't think that is a "WYE" but rather a "SPUR"

@notfakenewsofpa386 6 ай бұрын

Watch out for gators.

@robertgawel4523 Жыл бұрын

There's no such thing as an abandoned railroad the fact is it's an inusable track the railroad still pays taxes still on the land and if you're caught trespassing on that land you still could be held accountable for it

@railrol82 Жыл бұрын

There is such a thing as an abandoned railroad. In this case CSX filed it on 3/19 with the Dept of the Registrar. In other abandoned railroad cases, the RR company doesn't even own the land anymore.

@robertgawel4523 Жыл бұрын

@@railrol82right the state does... I have 33 years on the Railroad Soo Line. MOW. It's not a job it's a career an still doing the work....

@dogyerf21 10 ай бұрын

You do a great job of making me feel smart. You sing lion king, talk about the monopoly of the electric company, then pretend your the crocodile hunter. Thought this video was about trains? You don’t even have any idea what you’re talking about most of the time.

@railrol82 10 ай бұрын

You're just a hater who is most likely expressing projectionism. At the end of the day, you don't know anything about me in real life and are probably a frustrated individual or a keyboard tough guy.