The D&H and Me: A Story of Man's Love for Locomotives

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A GP38-2. An Alco shop switcher. Two RS-36s. An RS-3. All of these locomotives are important to the D&H’s history, and all of them have stories. This video is all about telling these tales, and answering the question of why I love the D&H.
Featuring Colin Buckowski, Dave Coppola, Bill Bibby, and the late Jim Lafayette.
Special thanks to Rudy Garbely/Garbely Publishing, Gordon Smith (‪@dhdisprsmith2296‬) and Michael Berry for allowing me to use their photos and videos in this film.
In celebration of 200 years since the incorporation of the Delaware & Hudson.
Filmed in Plattsburgh, North Creek, Corinth, and Cambridge, NY, between 2017 and 2022.
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@NorthCountryTrains Жыл бұрын

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@Vermont-rail-fanner-432 Жыл бұрын

Does the GMRC 263/264 run tomorrow since it’s Mother’s Day

@chrisvanwoert2304 Жыл бұрын

I hope we see more of train lovers

@user-mr3ct1dm9p 9 ай бұрын

No matter how big they are-- todays RR's cannot even begin to approach the tenacity,variety,color, and uniqueness of the D&H. And,though he wasn't mentioned--- a special thank you to BRUCE STERZING--for his spirit in keeping the railroad going while all around him was bankrupt. May God rest his soul.

@NorthCountryTrains 9 ай бұрын

Well said. Bruce was an incredible railroad man.

@DavidBeckerSr 8 ай бұрын

I trout fished the Battenkill from my teens on. As a train nut, always “visited “ the Alco’s in Cambridge, where my Aunt/Uncle lived on 11 Avenue A. Cambridge was a wonderful place, including that Bakery on Main St, noted for its Fig stuffed cookies😂. I’m 75 now, living in Florida,great Seafood, great climate, but I always go Back every 5 years to fish and see the Alco’s, and the Mountains. Truely many memories here for me!

@AqueousMantra 3 ай бұрын

My grandfather Steve Lawton was a crane operator who went all over, and a welder in the Oneonta roundhouse. Legend

@royburnham100 11 ай бұрын

Grew up near Fort Edward. Brings back memories of watching the D&H

@scott658 6 ай бұрын

My father worked for D&H at the corporate headquarters in Albany NY, I remember going into that building when I was a kid.

@brianbuttram3131 26 күн бұрын

Great story that you have told, it's when rail fans get together, there is so much you can learn from the old rail vets, great job!

@jesikebiking 9 ай бұрын

I've been in model railroading sine I was 11 L'm now 74 and since the mid 70's it's been D&H my favorite

@lawrencegolba2244 6 ай бұрын

Nice video. D&H had one of tge best paint schemes around. Used to see them run the Erie-Lackawanna line in Buffalo in the 70's.

@lawrencegolba2244 6 ай бұрын

When I worked for the B&P as a clerk, my Supervisor used to reminice about his days with the D&H.

@cprs5000 Жыл бұрын

Hi nice video great bunch of guys I have all 5 D&H gp 38-2 lightning strike locomotives on my channel from 1995 2 2001 thanks yes bill is a great guy

@jerrysimon793 Жыл бұрын

Awesom job with your video I live across from mechanicville yard spent alot of time watching the d&h and the b&m could be not be happier growing up right here in melrose ny

@colinthepanamerican 8 ай бұрын

Awesome, about a couple weeks after this video came out, I rode in the cab of the sc&h s1 alco #5, I have lots of pictures of it!!

@DH2906PRODUCTIONS Жыл бұрын

I whole hardenly agree with that last part you said Also, I'm gonna be like Bill in 60 years. Exept I'm gonna be standing next to a sd60e 😆 But the D&H is one giant railroad family

@robertgould1718 11 ай бұрын

I worked with all and rode all Best of the best!

@buffaloarearailfan9928 Жыл бұрын

Well Done! Very touching story you and the others have for the D&H and for locomotives in general.

@RailFanRob Жыл бұрын

Awesome.. I first started Railfanning the D&H in Hudson Pa in the early 1980s when I was roughly ten years old... I'm now fifty two.. Nice video man 👍👍🚦

@NorthCountryTrains Жыл бұрын

We all have a railfan “origin” story… thanks for watching!

@dianeskurjunis3311 2 ай бұрын

My husband worked put of Hudson and then Taylor PA. Many memories with his coworkers...

@stanleym2679 9 ай бұрын

Great video and information,born in Granville ny remember watching those locos go by

@dhdisprsmith2296 Жыл бұрын

I look forward to seeing it!

@rickshawnate4123 Жыл бұрын

Besides the great work u did with video production...u captured the essence and heart of a people from your specific region...from places that very well exist due to the railroad...which could easily be applied to any region across America and beyond...the common thread connecting all regions being...The Railroad. Looking forward to more of ur work...

@NorthCountryTrains Жыл бұрын

That was the idea, sharing the specific stories of these people while showing that everyone has a similar story!

@dhdisprsmith2296 Жыл бұрын

Great video, well done buddy!

@dianeskurjunis3311 2 ай бұрын

My husband worked on D & H for 14 yrs....

@katiest-amand2488 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely one of the best presentations I’ve seen on this topic! Growing up near the ex D&H Lacolle subdivision in Quebec, I immediately had a connection with the D&H. This video honestly shows that there’s a community that is with the D&H, we all love this railroad. Thank you.

@NorthCountryTrains Жыл бұрын

I hope to visit the Lacolle sub and make a follow up documentary on the old Napierville Jct. Thanks for watching!

@katiest-amand2488 Жыл бұрын

No problem! I absolutely loved it!

@chrisvanwoert2304 Жыл бұрын

It’s so sad that we didn’t get to see more of the d&h keep up the great work,

@TrainsAreReallyCool Жыл бұрын

This was a fantastic production! You're not alone with your love of the D&H. It's one of my absolute favorite Fallen Flags, and the Battenkill railroad is on my bucket list of shortlines to check out some day. And now, with 5015 in D&H colors, I want to get up there even more! Long live the D&H.

@kenkarlewicz9380 Жыл бұрын

Very beautiful job on this video Harrison and and a wonderful tribute to Bill Bibby, Hal, Bill Dave and the entire D&H family and those who"ve come to love her. Congratulations Harrison Great Work!!

@NorthCountryTrains Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words Ken and thanks for watching.

@davidstearns9664 Жыл бұрын

I've lived along the D&H in Copperstown Junction, Otego and Bainbridge NY. I worked at Amphenol in Sidney . The Trains went by the plant Daily❤

@ChamplainDivision Жыл бұрын

Well done, Harrison! Makes me yearn to visit Plattsburgh again

@glenngrinter6818 Жыл бұрын

This should be good.🚂🚂🚂🚂

@caboosech Жыл бұрын

Great job on your video on the d&h

@trainglen22 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video!

@wayneantoniazzi2706 Жыл бұрын

Beautifully done Harrison! It's always great to see your work! Makes my day! Sorry I'm late for this one and the subsequent video but I'll catch up. Things have been happening. The name Ken Karlewicz is a familiar one, I've had his great pictorial book on the Susquehanna since 1988, if you ever see a copy grab it, you won't be sorry!

@frankbirkemose4967 Жыл бұрын

Good video, being a railfan from Maine, I never really had alot of exposure to the D & H, it was always " the railroad to the West of the B&M " but through your videos, I'm learning more about it, and I can see how everyone has a love for it. I'm developing a love for it, although it won't overtake my love of the MEC or the BAR, it's becoming a new fascinating to me. Keep up the great videos, one of my favorite channels on KZfaq

@NorthCountryTrains Жыл бұрын

Wonderful to hear, thank you so much for watching. I love the MEC and BAR and wish I had more of a connection to those roads