Third Abandoned Railroad Crossing with Signals Folded

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Third Abandoned Railroad Crossing with Signals Folded

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This is the third abandoned railroad crossing (it never had gates but the signals are folded up) on the last 12 miles of the CSX Homestead Subdivision. This historic railway was built in 1926 by Seaboard Air Line to bring tourism to the area via a passenger line and connect to the overseas railroad with the FEC tracks that ran parallel to US 1 which eventually went into the Florida Keys and Key West (First train to arrive in Key West was 1912). Ironically, the Homestead Sub only lasted as a passenger line for 3 years, 1926-1929 and then was converted into freight until its demise. SAL eventually became Seaboard Coast Line then Seaboard Systems and finally CSX. This line played a vital role in the development of Miami and South FL as we know it.
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@dragondancer1814 3 жыл бұрын

How such a sight can be simultaneously amazing and depressing never fails to blow my mind! Still hoping this line gets revived either as commuter service or a rail trail someday. I couldn’t tell you about the electronic bells, except to say that we’ve got them up here too. Call me old-fashioned, but I like the mechanical bells better-I will NEVER get used to how the e-bells cut off in the middle of a ring as the lights shut off. P.S. I’m South Carolina lowcountry on my mom’s side of the family-remind me to tell you about the door/front porch ceiling color “Haint Blue” someday!

@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын

I agree wholeheartedly with everything you said, DD; Simultaneously amazing and depressing is right on the money. That sounds like an interesting story you got there, looking forward to it. Thanks as always for the views and comments!

@celioleitao7303 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. People should complain about tracks being abandoned. Less trucks means less pollution.

@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын

You're right, less pollution, less wear and tear on roads, less accidents. It's all a win win situation. Thanks as always for the views and comments, Celio!

@user-rm3gf8xi6f 3 жыл бұрын

Just imagine it's history all the memories it made

@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it has seen everything from Hurricanes to Steam trains! Thanks as always for the views and comments!

@RailfanNetwork 3 жыл бұрын

Good Sunday Morning Roly!! VooDoo by the box! When a bag just ain’t enough! -King Babalawo

@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын

My main man! LOL I can see "Voodoo by the box" becoming the next big Christmas craze, sort of like a tickle me Elmo. Hope all is well. Thank you for the views and comments!

@yourlovelyneighbor3271 3 жыл бұрын

I wish trains still ran here usually. in Vernon California the railroad crossing has those lights on the side of the crossing bell that flash the railroad is like old.

@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын

Sadly, l don't think we will ever see a train here again! Thanks as always for the views and comments!

@blakek5llak5la 3 жыл бұрын

So crazy how advanced the growth has gotten. Instead of rails to trails it will just be rails to nature! Great video Roly keep the history of that good old sub alive forever my friend!

@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын

Rails to nature is right lol. After this crossing is where it starts getting crazy. Stay tuned my friend! Thanks as always for the views and comments!

@walterlangston4253 3 жыл бұрын

was walking a old rail spur yesterday did not get fare because of all the brush but did get to see a old trestle and tunnel

@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын

I would love to see that! Is it in FL? Thanks as always for the views and comments!

@danbukala2429 3 жыл бұрын

That little street is busy!! Wow!!! Keep up the great work!!

@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын

Eureka Drive is a pretty busy street in South Miami Dade County. Thanks as always for the views and comments!

@conrailjohn6682 3 жыл бұрын

Ahhhhh.......rusty and crusty.....just the way I likes dem!!! Thanks for sharing another piece of history. I absolutely love these old rail lines. I can just imagine how much freight has passed these lines for so many years. Very cool to see.

@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын

Rusty and crusty lol. That should be the name of a dating app for meeting older women! Imagine if these lines could talk my friend... They've seen everything from hurricanes to steam trains. Thanks as always for the views and comments!

@jamesstallings2007 3 жыл бұрын

Great history lesson. Thanks for posting !!!!

@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it, James. Thanks as always for the views and comments!

@raymondleggs5508 3 жыл бұрын

Prohibition era railroad tracks :-D

@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын

LOL I like the way you think, good one! Thanks as always for the views and comments!

@gnrrailroad1531 3 жыл бұрын

Good morning

@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын

Good morning Glenn! Happy Sunday and thanks for your continued support!

@szlakowiec 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, greetings from Poland, +

@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks as always for the views and comments, SZ!

@JustinsRailfanning 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! You explain everything so well in detail. Again, great video!

@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын

I'm flattered you think so, Justin. Thanks as always for the views and comments!

@csxtommy6562 3 жыл бұрын

I've seen some older videos on the CSX Homestead Sub on Utube. Not sure if they are from this segment of tracks. Still interesting. Thanks Roli for the update.

@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын

I think you're talking about the portion of the Homestead Sub which is North of Gold Coast RR Museum and is still active. There hasn't been a train over here in YEARS! Thanks as always for the views and comments, Tommy!

@Computist40 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting, to know about the different plants or should I say, WEEDS! lol

@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын

All the different types of plants and weeds would require a whole other KZfaq channel! Thanks as always for the views and comments!

@kgirl4078 3 жыл бұрын

So this is one that they will change into a trail for people jogging, biking or walking. They are used up here on the once was W&OD line in northern Virginia. If they don't use the tracks anymore then these trails are the perfect thing for them to be used for. Be careful crossing those streets, there are a lot of crazy drivers now. Good to see your videos again. Thanks for your views and history of the tracks. Take care my friend. :-))

@csxtommy6562 3 жыл бұрын

CSX is in no hurry to sell this line for any use.

@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын

Tommy is right. They've even shot down Tri-Rail's proposal to use it. Thanks as always for the views and comments both of you!

@alfonsesabatino2533 3 жыл бұрын

A lot of information as usual must have been nice to train watch back in the day

@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын

It must've been nice, at this point, we can only use our imaginations : / Thanks as always for the views and comments!

@FortWorthMobileMechanic 3 жыл бұрын

Some one should buy the line for rail fans and let speeders run and take people on tours of the sub division

@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын

That is a superb idea! They would definitely have my business. Thanks as always for the views and comments!

@taslimchoudhary1253 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Video 🥀🥀🇮🇳🥀🥀

@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks as always for the views and comments, Taslim!

@ArrowIIIRailfan 3 жыл бұрын

Im happy to watch this awesome video on a good sunday

@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын

I'm happy to make it for you! Thanks as always for the views and comments!

@carolyndavis7476 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the great history you provided this am. It's very sad to see this happen. Stay safe and also appreciate the info about the Voodoo. I had never heard that before. Great video.

@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын

It is my pleasure to make this content for you and am flattered you like it, Carolyn. Thanks as always for the views and comments! Please keep 'em coming.

@rxrfan866 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video! Now my Sunday morning is complete. I like how you go back and check up on the old rails, it's interesting to see how things have changed in a year. Take care brotha!

@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын

I'm honored to be part of your Sunday mornings, 86! It is my mission to immortalize these old historic railways of yesterday. Thanks as always for the views and comments!

@TheRobdock 3 жыл бұрын

Wow an old school pavement crossing, shocked to see E-Bells in the crossing lots, doesn’t surprise me that there was never gates or cantilevers. Lots of vegetation. I noticed a sign in the tracks I wonder what it says. Another sad line in demise.

@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын

I noticed the sign in the tracks too. I wonder if it was a mile post. From here on is where the vegetation starts getting crazy so stay tuned my friend! Thanks as always for the views and comments!

@TheRobdock 3 жыл бұрын

That’s what I was thinking a mile post!! Your welcome as always!

@shnimmuc 3 жыл бұрын

Great video

@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын

Shnimmuc, you've been subscribed to me for 2 years! I sincerely thank you for your loyalty and support!!

@dannyholt105 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool! Happy Sunday Roly! Another great trackumentary as usual. I guess I should pick up a few coconuts and scatter them around my house. At least they won't smell like those darn chickens, Whew!!! Stay safe! Cheers, Danny

@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын

Something great was just born, "trackumentary"! I believe l will be using that in the future if it's ok with you! LOL I guess the coconuts are more hygienic, but they and the chicken are both mumbo jumbo. Thanks as always for the views and comments, Danny!

@dannyholt105 3 жыл бұрын

@@railrol82 Hahaha! Thanks Roly! By all means my friend! You are free to use "trackumentary" any way you choose!

@melperry3576 3 жыл бұрын

mother nature feeds off the old iron, good nutrient ;-)

@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын

It has about 12 miles of iron, so it will be feasting for a while. Thank you for the views and comments, Mel!

@RailfanDon 3 жыл бұрын

Wow your almost at 15k! Congrats, I've been watching this channel since the video for 500 channel views

@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, that was a long time ago, Don! I appreciate your continued support and loyalty. Funny you should mention that, My 4 year KZfaq anniversary is coming up mid December and I'm putting together a best of video, containing videos from the early years up to now! Thanks as always for the views and comments!

@HZCAR-trains 3 жыл бұрын

Great video my friend, there are very few abandoned railways in Croatia! Have a nice day :-)

@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын

That is good sign for Croatia's economy! Thanks as always for the views and comments!

@chaosdemonwolf1 3 жыл бұрын

With all the craziness goin' on over there right now it might be a good idea to keep that line. One never knows if it will be needed again for transporting military personnel and equipment. I hope it don't come to that but ya never know.

@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын

I agree with your assessment, Chaos. Even more so now with Covid numbers increasing and the uncertainty of the election. At the very least, they could leave the rails in place for a future passenger line. Thanks as always for the views and comments!

@chaosdemonwolf1 3 жыл бұрын

@@railrol82 Wouldn't hurt for another light metro line..and no worries, cheers.

@TrainMike2013 3 жыл бұрын

I so would like to do a speeder ride over the rails that are still in place.

@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын

You bring the speeder, I'll bring the camera! Thanks as always for the views and comments!

@TrainMike2013 3 жыл бұрын

@@railrol82 maybe an area museum can organize a trip and get landowner permission?

@jeffrumbach150 Жыл бұрын

Thats a idea get a Florida speeder club to do runs on abandon railroad tracks around the state

@ferenctakacs3138 3 жыл бұрын

Szép videó!😀 Nyomtam egy like!

@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын

Köszönöm, mint mindig a nézeteket és észrevételeket!

@SamTheRailfanner 3 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks as always for the views and comments, Sam!

@Brianrockrailfan 3 жыл бұрын

liked video 👍😢

@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks as always for the views and comments, Brian!

@edwardmounsey9208 3 жыл бұрын

Hi thanks for a most informative video, not a lot of viewers know the terminology of 75 or 90 lb rail. I think that modern main lines use 120 lb rail? Always look forward to your Sunday morning posts. Have a good day. Edward

@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not exactly sure about the specifications of the new rail. However, I think you are in the ball park with 120 because the new ones are able to hadle 6 axle power, which wasn't around in 1926. Thanks as always for the views and comments!

@peterprice6898 3 жыл бұрын

So that train was built 94 years but it got abandoned last year in 2019 right!

@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын

You're right on the money! 100%

@peterprice6898 3 жыл бұрын

Yep! I’m good at numbers of years!

@dp2475 3 жыл бұрын

Oh what a sad world we live in, this is depressing. By the way do you still have that drone? It is great seeing overhead video.

@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын

LOL Unfortunately/fortunately the lady who owned the drone is no longer in my life. I'm going to start posting Wednesdays and Sundays again my friend. Hope all is well with you!

@SwedMsu 3 жыл бұрын

Any word on the last customers prior to shutting down the line in 2019?

@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын

The last train here was abolished sometime in the late 2000s. Diamond Fertiziler, just South of 256th ST was the last to go. (This video was @ 184th ST) Then the line was used for storage until 2016. Thanks as always for the views and comments!

@himat 3 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to display images of the spots you are showing us now with images from the exact same spot when active. The comparisons would be grand to see. Now and then kinda stuff.

@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын

Charly, that is a fantastic idea and yes, it could be done! Thanks as always for the views and comments!

@kevinjones3224 3 жыл бұрын

Think this line will ever come back to life again or a rail trail

@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын

Kevin, as long as the rails are in place... I still have hope! Thanks for the views and comments!

@kevinjones3224 3 жыл бұрын

@@railrol82 keep us updated if any changes and find more abandoned railroad in Florida and lo et us know if any if them are still active or gone or coming back to life again

@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын

@@kevinjones3224 Yes sir, in this series I'm following this track South, crossing per crossing, until the end of the line and I'm filming that too!

@send2gl 3 жыл бұрын

You look at the track, almost 100 years old and still looks solid, the ties, or sleepers as we call them in UK are slowly rotting away but in most cases still not bad. On track maintenance, do they treat the ties in use or just at time of manufacture?

@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын

I agree with your assessment, Geoff. I was never in track maintenance, so l don't have an answer for you there. I would assume it is at the time of manufacture. Thanks as always for the views and comments!

@aydoyt 3 жыл бұрын

GS type 2

@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the info! Thanks as always for the views and comments!

@kman-mi7su 3 жыл бұрын

Sad to see. It would be awesome if your prediction is wrong and it comes back to life with a viable customer or two. Do you know what customers were on that line back in the day?

@richardgerlach5156 3 жыл бұрын

Produce and aggregate.

@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын

Correct. But l think we have a better chance of seeing pigs fly than this line making a comeback. I hope I'm wrong too. It would be a darn shame if this historic line ends up getting pulled. Thank you for the views and comments!

@ekrwy2 3 жыл бұрын

How come Gold Coast RR Museum doesn’t try to acquire the line? See if CSX will donate it? It would be a place where they can run their equipment to make a little more revenue.

@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын

I agree with GCRR using it. Otherwise, it will just rot away. CSX already shot down Tri Rail's proposal, so l don't think they are hurting for money and probably use this line as a tax write off. Thanks as always for the views and comments!

@fazerichard 3 жыл бұрын

Railroad Crossing Feild Florida. It’s an allowed in the in the truck and tractor

@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын

Yes sir! Thanks as always for the views and comments!

@MetraTitanicWTC 3 жыл бұрын

What type of bells are your favorite?

@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын

The one and only US&S Tear drop bell

@ICrailroadprod.2007 3 жыл бұрын

Y'know what I play a game called minecraft, and I will build a seaboard locomotive to honor this railroad.

@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын

I'm sure the railroad gods would be proud of you! Thanks as always for the views and comments!

@ICrailroadprod.2007 3 жыл бұрын

So my plan in my grain yard is to make a few SCL whopper hoppers on a siding by a grain elevator

@jeffrumbach150 Жыл бұрын

Hey Roli what year was it the switch over from mechanic bell to e-bell at railroad crossing ?

@railrol82 Жыл бұрын

That is a great question, Jeff. I don't know the exact year, but I remember around 2010 e-bells started popping up more and more. Thanks as always for the support of my channel!

@jeffrumbach150 Жыл бұрын

What was D O T decision to which over from mechanical bell to e-bell? Aren't e-bell electric ? I think mechanical bells are more reliable and less noisy

@jeffrumbach150 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Roli isn't there active main line railroad on either end of these abandon line or switches are still intact ?

@ItsTheCostanza 3 жыл бұрын

🚂

@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын

The C man! Thanks as always for the views and comments!

@rcsrailfaningproductions1225 3 жыл бұрын

Wow ain’t that neat

@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing but sad.

@georgettedebuhr2660 3 жыл бұрын

😊👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👋👋👋

@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the views and comments, Georgette!

@tylersebring8045 3 жыл бұрын

I hate rail trails ppl just trashed ths old line and never thouggt about the real history

@railrol82 3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, l don't think many people in Miami care about abandoned railroads; just superficial things like fashion and parties. Thanks for the views and comments!