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Railfanning videos from all around Southern Ontario and beyond
4K: 19th Century steam locomotives in action at Greenfield Village!
June 14, 2024. On this day, Greenfield village operated two of their 3 operable steam locomotives. Both were built in the 19th century.
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(4K) Little River Railroad 50th Anniversary Steam Doubleheader
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REUPLOAD. I had to fix some frame rate issues. Stay tuned, there are going to be even more steam videos this year and this is just the start! On April 21, 2024, The Little River railroad ran a rare doubleheader with their two steam locomotives, #1 and #110 from Coldwater, Michigan to the nearby town of Quincy for the 50th anniversary of the railroad. Built in 1911, by the Baldwin locomotive wor...
IC SD40-3 leading a CN train in 2024? CN 122 with Illinois Central 6250 leading at Paris Junction!
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This was an unexpected turn of events! On March 16, 2024, CN 122 had a rather rare visitor in the consist. A former Illinois Central SD40-3 (SD40-2 with updated electrical equipment) was on the train, and right on the head end as the leader, what are the odds? Because of issues with the trailing GE units, the venerable SD40 had to lead the train, much to the delight of local railfans in the are...
4K: CN 584 on the CN Talbot spur with 3 GP9RMs (November 26, 2023)
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Not too long ago, i chased CN 584 from London Ontario, to St Thomas. The train was powered by 3 GP9rm locomotives, the oldest that are active on CN's roster. These old soldiers originally wore CN green and gold paint and locked knuckles with 4-8-4 northerns, and they're still rolling out the miles under their original owner! Who knows how much longer they'll be around, so the chance to see 3 of...
4K - North Pole Express part 2: Return trip to Owosso with GP40-2WH #57 and PM 1225
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Part 2 of the footage i got while chasing Steam Railroading institute's North Pole Express Excursion from Owosso, to Ashley Michigan. We see the train return from Ashley to Owosso with #57 on the head end, with the famous Berkshire steam locomotive bringing up the rear of the train.
(Sep 10, 2021) Chasing GMTX 333 on the now abandoned Orangeville Brampton Railway
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This is some historical footage that i felt i needed to upload, from the final year of the OBRY's operations. The line is part of CP's former Owen sound Sub that at one time ran all the way to it's namesake town. The footage was taken over 2 years ago, and i wasn't as good at it then as i am now, so it isn't up to par with my recent videos but it's historical now and needs to be out there. In r...
4K: Pere Marquette 1225 returns! North Pole Express 2023 (Part 1)
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The Pere Marquette 1225 locomotive has returned to operation after a lengthy running gear overhaul. I found the famous 2-8-4 at the head end of the The North Pole Express on November 19, 2023, Running between Owosso and Ashley Michigan. Various characters including the Grinch, and the Hobo from the Polar Express could be seen along the chase. I was able to film the train running back to Owosso ...
4K - N&W 475 on the Strasburg Railroad
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Back in August, i found myself on a week long trip to Pennsylvania to explore the state's railroad history. I had to make a visit to the famed Strasburg Railroad, where i found Ex Norfolk and Western 4-8-0 #475 handling the day's trains.
4K - East Broad Top #16: Narrow gauge steam in the Keystone state
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(Aug 31, 2023) On a recent trip to Pennsylvania, i was able to see much of the state's railroad history, including the historic 3 foot gauge East Broad Top railroad and it's recently restored 2-8-2 mikado #16 built in 1916 by Baldwin Locomotive Works. We see the engine make it's run from Oribisonia to Colgate Grove and back, interspersed with shots from onboard the train and the historic shop. ...
4K - Chasing Reading and Northern 2102 (Iron Horse Rambles - September 2, 2023)
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On September 2, Reading and Northern's 4-8-4 # 2102 made a trip from Reading PA, Jim Thorpe PA. I was able to chase it from Reading to Jim Thorpe. Along the way, we see the mighty T1 passing through Port Clinton, New Ringgold, South Tamaqua, and Nesquehoning on It's way to Jim Thorp
South Simcoe Railway Canada day steam excursion with 4-4-0 # 136
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A few weeks back, i had the chance to see ex Canadian Pacific 4-4-0 #136 running running during SSR's Canada day steam excursions.
(May 23, 2022) The return of steam on the Waterloo Central Railway
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Last year, Waterloo Central Railway's 0-6-0 #9 returned to steam after a boiler inspection, many railfans were out on this beautiful day to see the old girl strut her stuff. This was taken over the course of the day during the two runs it made.
All history now... Chasing the Orangeville Brampton Railway (05/04/2021)
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It's been too long since i've uploaded. From May 2021 until November of that year, i managed to film some trains operating on the Orangeville Brampton Railway between Orangeville and Streetsville, ON. I received word that the line would be abandoned later that year, so i rushed to film the line and capture a moment in history. The tracks were abandoned in December 2021, and all the rails in Ora...
OSR FP9A units on the Woodstock Job
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(October 9, 2020) On this date i drove down to Woodstock to see what was going on with the OSR. I was met with their beautiful pair of FP9A units, awaiting for CP T69 (running LHF) to drop off some cars for them. After that we see them heading down towards Ingersoll and in Putnam
Action Red Leader! CP T69 at Woodstock, ON, June 2020
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Back in June, i was waiting for a possible heritage unit on the CP Galt Sub in Woodstock. The heritage unit never showed up, but i caught this consolation prize which was almost better. CP T69 unexpectedly showed up and speed towards me, lead by GP38AC 3018, still in classic Action Red!
Ultra rare catch in 2020! OSR's " Museum Train" on the Guelph Junction Railway
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Ultra rare catch in 2020! OSR's " Museum Train" on the Guelph Junction Railway
Chasing a Geep and a Covered Wagon on the OSR! (EMD GP9 and FP9)
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Chasing a Geep and a Covered Wagon on the OSR! (EMD GP9 and FP9)
(HD 60FPS) A Zebra and a noodle on the CN Guelph Subdivision! (May 27, 2020)
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(HD 60FPS) A Zebra and a noodle on the CN Guelph Subdivision! (May 27, 2020)
Classic MLW action in 2020! SMOKING IT UP on the Guelph Junction Railway!
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Classic MLW action in 2020! SMOKING IT UP on the Guelph Junction Railway!
Chasing the Trillium Railway in Port Colborne! Shortline action!
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Chasing the Trillium Railway in Port Colborne! Shortline action!
LAST TRAIN! Farewell to the Canada Air line.. Final train before abandonment, April 30, 2020.
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LAST TRAIN! Farewell to the Canada Air line.. Final train before abandonment, April 30, 2020.
(HD) Chasing CN 540 on the Guelph North and Fergus spur (05/15/2020)
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(HD) Chasing CN 540 on the Guelph North and Fergus spur (05/15/2020)
(HD) RAIL HISTORY! Last rail service to Norfolk County and second last to South Tilsonburg!
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(HD) RAIL HISTORY! Last rail service to Norfolk County and second last to South Tilsonburg!
(HD) F UNIT! Chasing one of the last runs of OSR on the Cayuga Subdivsion!
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(HD) F UNIT! Chasing one of the last runs of OSR on the Cayuga Subdivsion!
TRACKMOBILE! The Ingenia Trackmobile running light on the Burford!
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TRACKMOBILE! The Ingenia Trackmobile running light on the Burford!
End of an era? The OSR Cayuga Clipper on the Cayuga Sub
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End of an era? The OSR Cayuga Clipper on the Cayuga Sub
(HD) I'M BACK!!!!!! (Read Description) And 5 years on Youtube!
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(HD) I'M BACK!!!!!! (Read Description) And 5 years on CZcams!
(HD) CN freight train on the Bala Sub with Illinois Central unit
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(HD) CN freight train on the Bala Sub with Illinois Central unit
Last regular run of SOR 597 on the Hagersville Sub, CN takes over!
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Last regular run of SOR 597 on the Hagersville Sub, CN takes over!
Зачем на кровати фу 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮бедные соседи так орать
None of your business!
@@victoriasegall3404 💩💩💩
@@e-xo1tg Eat it, LOSER!
@@e-xo1tg No wonder we hate your kind over here!
Sadly, Otis passed away peacefully on May 9, 2024. He would've been 13 years old in June. He was well loved and will always be remembered.
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Awesome Railfan video 👍👍👍👍👍🚂🚂
Thank you!
Great video! Thanks for uploading this! I was suprised to see that they installed gates at the Lott Road crossing replacing those crossbucks that have been there for years. They must have been installed just recently because I don't remember seeing them when I rode behind #110 for the easter excursions.
Thank you! I never realized that there were crossbucks there before. This is my first visit to the railroad. It's a nice little operation.
Any idea if/when the 580 operates in 2024?
8:35 The dual beam headlight isn't the only thing I have noticed! I've also noticed that the 1225's leading, trailing, and Tender trucks were equipped with Roller Bearings!
Wow ! What an awesome capture !!! Nice work, and one to be remembered. James.
Thanks! This one will be talked about for years to come!
sweet little swither, love s my swithers
How often does this train go out to St Thomas? Do they stop anywhere else besides formet? It’s rare to see this train even as a life long Londoner
They come a couple time a week I see one yesterday day an heard another today I think maybe 3 times a week there and back but could be 4 times a week
Babbbby ❤❤❤❤
It Was Nice Seeing You
You too man
Train ID changes to 584 when it goes to St Thomas. Also strange there's no empty flats for Formet, that's usually a good chunk of the consist.
Thanks, I'll have to update the title
why did you post this?
Why wouldn't I post it? Why exactly did you comment this?
He posted it just to see if somebody would ask a stupid question like you did LOL my question to be why the hell did you watch it and ask a stupid question?
well??………Don’t Look Back‼️🤷♂️
Magnificent catches of the trains coming by and pass at the railroad crossing, I like it 5 stars. Thumbs up. Keep up the perfect work, my friend, i subbed your channel, Greetings from Portugal to the USA.
'Just a question here...(and I should know this...), but what's the exact mileage does the '25 run one way. Are there run-by's, etc.? I'm guessing about 25-30 miles and it's a GRAND show, but I'm looking at your ticket prices and YIKES !!! (Which I get), it's a little too rich for my blood. TOO bad though as you could possibly hook-up on the GTW's Holly Sub at Durand and perhaps run periodic trips to Milwaukee Jct. in Detroit and back. Problem being though is there's a ZERO way to turn the locomotive, (now a days), which would call for using the diamond and do a back and forth move over existing / former NYC and CP,, DT&I etc. trackage. I don't see that happening anytime soon. That's STILL called A SERIOUSLY-BUSY INTERSECTION? But isn't there a"WYE" North of Detroit where this could happen? Probably not and I digress.
That CN was bookin'.
It was!
Hi BrantfordRailfan. Thank you for doing such a great job of documenting some of the last years of the OBRY. Those images need to kept alive for future railfans. I did recognize many of the places you filmed from my one visit there in the OBRY's final months as well as for the 'Last Day' film I made. I especially liked your capture of that tiny bridge where I did not actually film. I wish you a wondeful Holiday Season and all the best for 2024. James.
Thank you! I'll have about 3 more videos from my various trips to document the line. Those will be here in the next few weeks.
I look forward to seeing them. James.@@thebrantfordrailfan
@@FrogandFlangeVideo Thanks! Happy holidays to you too my friend
Excellent content 👍
Thank you!
Good news the teardrop bell is still alive
I guess that Stop Sign is optional at 3 mins LOL
Going forward, it won't be an issue for drivers lol, the tracks are out of service and will most likely be gone within a few years.
2:42 Love the Grinch just standing there like ‘really? The Polar Express? Don’t you remember, I hate Christmas?’ And then just slowly waving at the train
That was definitely an amusing sight!
1225: Take this!! Grinch: (coughs) 1225: >:D
Just thought I’d join in! 😂 I sound way more cool 😎 than those wolves! 😂❤
Great catches awesome chase and cool video
🤣🤣😘😘😘🫶🫶🫶
Fantastic. Love this!
at 0:29 you can see me and my best friend at the 4th and 5th rear most windows, as it passes you can see my friend pointing out the window this is really cool lmao
EXCELLENT! Long may she ride the rails and remind us of America so long ago.
Agreed!
perhaps someone can shed some light on a couple of things, The cabooses on the front instead of the the back. and why 2 diesels?
The cabooses are for passengers I believe. And the diesel is there to lead the train back to Owosso from Ashley, because there is no turntable or runaround for the 1225 to use.
That is cool looking locomotive , nice catch
Thank you!
what happend to the Marian 88
I do not know
Sounds like 14s whistle although gnarly
5:28 He understood the assignment
This engine was one of the "voice actors" for the Polar Express in the movie.
Awesome video quality, may I ask what camera you were using?
Thank you! It's a Sony FDR-AX43A that i got recently
Vert cool. Definitely would like to see those old loco in action day. Unfortunately we don't have a lot of options in Canada.
Yeah, there aren't many operating steamers in Canada sadly. And most of them are small (the exception being CP 2816) This was the first big steam locomotive i've ever seen in operation and it's an amazing sight. I gotta get my channel back on track, i had so much momentum and then i sorta got busy, and now i gotta try to revive it and get the ball rolling again.
Bonjour de la France 🇨🇵 bravo votre vidéo refaire revivre les vieux trains du 19 siècle merci
😘😘😘😘😘😘
We live near a tourist RR. Whenever the diesel would lay on its horn going by the two labs next door would howl in unison. My poor bully would make the same ungodly groans as yours 😂❤️🐶
That's a funny story!
@@thebrantfordrailfan Glad you got a chuckle
Troppo simpatico, adorabile,divertente,e... coraggioso!! 💯🥰🥰🥰
my bulldog was a beautiful howler until he was castrated at 8 years of age
This train (which I rode in the 90s) is exactly how I imagine Paul Dempster travelling around Ontario with Wanless’s World of Wonders.
Sounds like the old girl needs some valve gear/running gear work. Timing is way off on that third chuff.
From what i've heard (take it with a grain of salt) the railway has squeezed just about every bit of life out of this old girl. She needs a new boiler (the current one is about a century old) and her running gear and frame are 140 years old. She only runs a couple times a year and when it does, they go easy on her.
@@thebrantfordrailfan Seems like it might be about time to retire her for good then, to preserve the historic materials. Keep her as original as possible.
@@PowerTrain611 Maybe, she is a bit tired for sure, but she recently passed a boiler inspection so she has some life left, but not as much as she did years ago. I'm not saying she's going anywhere just yet, but it would be a good idea to see her run while you still can.
Epic Catch! Caught this too. :D
That is as far away as you get from a wolf
0:10 Love the hybrid K5LA on VIA 902!
Wonderful
and soon she will run again
CP 1238 will be returned to operation with # 9. Same w sister 1286
@@nicholasmedovich8691 yeah i've heard
@@Coffee_Rail11121238s sale will be used to help restore sister 1286. Sad to separate them but for the better good for operations. Also, having a large steam locomotive like 1238 or larger can be better revenue for commerce
1:00 What kind of K5LA has the VIA 914?
"promosm"
?
V12 vs Straight 6 working in unison