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The Roaming Railfan
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Registrace 22. 11. 2014
The leader in documenting Brightline's Florida passenger rail construction. Also extensive coverage of the Florida East Coast Railway and the fecNtrak modular layout, but also covering railroads across the USA and even around the world. KiwiRail and Auckland Transport in New Zealand are also a specialty. Occasional Walt Disney World, baseball, and other oddball videos I make are added as well.
Brightline and FEC Trains Between West Palm Beach and Jensen Beach - June 2024
This video looks at Brightline and Florida East Coast Railway trains between West Palm Beach and Jensen Beach, FL in late June 2024. Locations include downtown West Palm Beach, the Earman River, Palm Beach Gardens, Hobe Sound, and Jensen Beach.
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This was filmed on June 29, 2024
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00:36 Downtown West Palm Beach
5:38 Earman River
7:40 Palm Beach Gardens
9:04 Hobe Sound
12:12 Jensen Beach
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This was filmed on June 29, 2024
Enjoy my videos? Consider supporting my channel! Anything contributed will go to covering the expenses I incur while filming these updates (including my gas bill) and for upgrading my equipment. You can contribute through the following link: www.buymeacoffee.com/RoamingRailfan
For the rest of my Brightline Construction coverage, check out this playlist: czcams.com/play/PL1YU5QAyu2HSwp9tg2r_W2-cK8yMCgkxS.html
00:36 Downtown West Palm Beach
5:38 Earman River
7:40 Palm Beach Gardens
9:04 Hobe Sound
12:12 Jensen Beach
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Freight Action on the Union Pacific Glenwood Springs Subdivision
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I catch a couple of Union Pacific and BNSF trains on Union Pacific's Glenwood Springs subdivision in this video. I start with a UP light power move in De Beque then see a BNSF oil train there and again in South Canyon near Glenwood Springs. Check Out My Social Media Pages! Facebook: TheRoamingRailfan Twitter: RoamingRailfan Instagram: the_roaming_railfan ...
Trains Near Denver's Big 10 Curve: Amtrak, Union Pacific, BNSF - May 2024
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An aerial look at trains running on Union Pacific's Moffatt Tunnel Subdivision near the Big 10 Curve. This is just west of Denver near the town of Arvada. With Virtual Railfan having arguably the best view of the Big 10 curve itself, I went to another area within sight to catch some trains near the Plain siding and Tunnel 1. The trains filmed include the eastbound and westbound California Zephy...
Chasing Brightline Trains from the Air: Cocoa to Jupiter, FL - June 2024
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This Brightline video looks at trains in action with shots between Cocoa and Jupiter, FL. This includes Rockledge, Melbourne, Grant/Valkaria, Sebastian, Vero Beach, Fort Pierce, Stuart, and Hobe Sound. The day the majority of this video was filmed, Brightline debuted a new train wrap for The Palm Beaches which I caught multiple times throughout the day. Check Out My Social Media Pages! Facebook...
Aerial Railfanning Rocky Mountaineer: Rockies to the Red Rocks Train - Denver to Moab - May 2024
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Rocky Mountaineer is a luxury scenic rail journey provider. While historically they operated trains solely in western Canada, in 2021 they launched their first train in the United States. This "Rockies to the Red Rocks" service runs from Denver, CO to Moab, UT with an overnight stop in Glenwood Springs Colorado. I spent three days in May 2024 chasing the train on a complete round trip run. The ...
Amtrak Capital Corridor and Union Pacific's Roseville Yard - April 2024
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In this video, I look at a few Amtrak California Capital Corridor trains, part of Union Pacific's Roseville Yard, and some of a Union Pacific freight. All of this was filmed in the greater Sacramento area. Check Out My Social Media Pages! Facebook: TheRoamingRailfan Twitter: RoamingRailfan Instagram: the_roaming_railfan Threads: www.threads.net/@RoamingRa...
Siemens Mobility Train Factory From the Air - April 2024
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In this video, I provide an aerial look at the Siemens Mobility factory in Florin, Ca. Under construction were locomotives for Amtrak, Via Rail Canada, and the first two for Metro North. Venture coaches for Amtrak San Joaquin, Via Rail Canada, and Brightline, plus Airo coaches for Amtrak. There were also Streetcars and Light Rail Vehicles for Sound Transit, Portland MAX, OC Streetcar, Muni, and...
Brightline West Construction: The Groundbreaking - April 22, 2024
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On April 22, 2024, Brightline West broke ground on their high-speed rail project that will link Las Vegas and Southern California. I was on hand for the groundbreaking ceremony which was held on the site of the future Las Vegas station. Dignitaries from the state and federal level were on hand for the event including U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, the Nevada Governor, Nevada's...
Sunrail's Deland Expansion - April 2024 Construction Update
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This Sunrail construction update looks at the progress on the Deland Expansion in April 2024. Sunrail's Deland expansion is the third and final phase of Sunrail's original plan, expanding north over 12 miles from Debary to a new station in Deland. This month the project completed its final track cutover and the Deland station is getting even closer to completion Check Out My Social Media Pages!...
Amtrak Trains in Galesburg, Illinois - July 4, 2023
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In this video, I look at a couple of Amtrak trains in Galesburg, IL along with part of a BNSF freight. Due to delays, the Amtrak California Zephyr and Southwest Chief arrived to Galesburg in very close proximity to one another. This provided a chance to see both at Peck Park within about 10 minutes of each other. Check Out My Social Media Pages! Facebook: TheRoamingRailfan Twitter:...
Railfanning Brightline Trains from the Air - March 2024
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This Brightline video looks at trains running on the new Orlando expansion in March 2024. Locations include the Cocoa Arch Panel Tunnel, Bonaventure, Sebastian, Fort Pierce, Stuart, Jupiter, and more! Check Out My Social Media Pages! Facebook: TheRoamingRailfan Twitter: RoamingRailfan Instagram: the_roaming_railfan Threads: www.threads.net/@RoamingRailfan...
Aerial Railfanning in Rochelle, IL - July 4, 2023
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In this video, I look at Union Pacific and BNSF trains in Rochelle, IL. Rochelle is a railfan hotspot where the UP and BNSF cross at grade with frequent traffic coming and going from Chicago. The city of Rochelle has taken advantage of this by opening a railroad park at the diamond to provide railfans a safe and legal place to take in the action. This is by far one of the best railroad parks in...
Sunrail Deland Expansion Construction Update - March 2024
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Sunrail Deland Expansion Construction Update - March 2024
Kansas City Streetcar and BNSF/UP Trains: Kansas City, MO - August 2023
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Kansas City Streetcar and BNSF/UP Trains: Kansas City, MO - August 2023
Brightline Cocoa Station - Location Announcement!
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Brightline Cocoa Station - Location Announcement!
Brightline Trains in Melbourne, Suntree/Viera, Rockledge, and Cocoa - January & February 2024
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Brightline Trains in Melbourne, Suntree/Viera, Rockledge, and Cocoa - January & February 2024
A Brightline Station for Stuart! Station Location Announcement - March 4, 2024
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A Brightline Station for Stuart! Station Location Announcement - March 4, 2024
Sunrail Deland Expansion Construction - February 2024
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Sunrail Deland Expansion Construction - February 2024
FEC Trains 105 and 206 in Rockledge and Melbourne, FL - February 22, 2024
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FEC Trains 105 and 206 in Rockledge and Melbourne, FL - February 22, 2024
Brightline Trains on the Orlando Line - January/February 2024
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Brightline Trains on the Orlando Line - January/February 2024
Brightline 2023 Year in Review: End of Orlando Construction and Start of Service
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Brightline 2023 Year in Review: End of Orlando Construction and Start of Service
Second Train with the New FEC Paint Scheme: Florida East Coast Railway Train 206 - January 23, 2024
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Second Train with the New FEC Paint Scheme: Florida East Coast Railway Train 206 - January 23, 2024
New FEC Paint Scheme Debut! Florida East Coast Railway Train 105 Crossing the Crane Creek Bridge
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New FEC Paint Scheme Debut! Florida East Coast Railway Train 105 Crossing the Crane Creek Bridge
N Scale Model Brightline and Florida East Coast Railway Trains in Action
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N Scale Model Brightline and Florida East Coast Railway Trains in Action
Florida East Coast Railway Train 206 at Taylor Creek in Fort Pierce, FL - December 9, 2023
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Florida East Coast Railway Train 206 at Taylor Creek in Fort Pierce, FL - December 9, 2023
Brightline Trains in Action: November/December 2023
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Brightline Trains in Action: November/December 2023
Railfanning Near Washington DC Union Station
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Railfanning Near Washington DC Union Station
The Great Florida East Coast Railway Christmas Train Chase 2023 - Ormond Beach to West Palm Beach
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The Great Florida East Coast Railway Christmas Train Chase 2023 - Ormond Beach to West Palm Beach
Opening Night! Luminous: The Symphony of Us - EPCOT Fireworks Premiere
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Opening Night! Luminous: The Symphony of Us - EPCOT Fireworks Premiere
Brightline Trains in Brevard County - October/November 2023
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Brightline Trains in Brevard County - October/November 2023
Hey Austin, you've shown some interesting locations to make up for the sameness of the trains; good job! I initially wondered what you were going on about where at 11:25 you spoke about a 'road train'. From where I'm watching in Oz, a road train is something very different! Cheers, Robbo!
That 1st stacktrain was flying. Little GP was giving all it had.
Babe, wake up. The Roaming Railfan posted south Florida again.
Great work!
Thx
I loooveee your Brightline and FEC vids! Another awesome upload. Ooo and the Siemens facility videos too. Always cool to see what’s going on out west.
Great video Austin, any chance of getting a Sunrail update any time soon?
It’s been filmed so hopefully will get it edited this week
@@RoamingRailfan thx, looking forward to it!
looks like Workshop b doesn't have anyone there.
It’s mostly just used overnight now where I believe two trains are laid over and cleaned.
Nice drone work! Thanks!
Has there been any progress on the Stuart Station?
It’s in design and environmental permitting now, probably won’t see any physical work to document for about a year
Thank you for the latest upload. Greetings to all from Derbyshire , England .
Always enjoy your coverage.
Yesterday I rode Brightline from MCO to Aventura. What a great experience! Big question: I read that each SCB-40 locomotive can carry 1600 gal of diesel. I could not find MPG or maximum range. What is the max range on these in the Orlando configuration (two Siemens Chargers + 4 passenger cars)?
Right now the trains can make at least two round trips a day between Orlando and Miami without having to refill since that is what each train does daily. Not sure if it could actually be 3-4 round trips or not since they get topped up nightly.
Stunning!
It amazes me that our govt. cannot do something like this by itself...It takes a private company to do this, although they do have partial funding from the govt. Our govt. can't get out of its' own way , sometimes.
One of the best train videos available, and I have watched hundreds. Thank you for sharing 👍🏼
This may be a long train, but it is made to look puny by the surrounding terrain.
From your current location, can you see where VRF has their camera?
It was somewhere on that far hill to the south in the shot with the three trains. The camera itself could not see where I was.
Great drone work.
Glenwood Canyon is one of the most beautiful places in the US. I want my ashes scattered there when my time is up . Excellent video, such a scenic route. That's what I call a serious train, I didn't even try to count all the cars. Guessing around 120-150 ??? Thanks for sharing this video.🚂🚃🚃🚃
Love the scenery! When they have DPUs at the end of the train do they have to crew one of them in case the remote control fails?
No crews in the DPUs
amazing the bridge is double track
6:00 9:22 What a stunningly beautiful landscape. Thanks for sharing! Does anyone know the purpose of having a single hopper car placed at the front and rear of the tankers?
Regulations require railroads to have a buffer car between the locomotives and tank cars as a level of protection for the engine crews should something go wrong. They are typically loaded with sand, rock, etc so they can be considered loaded for train composition and protective purposes but they aren’t revenue loads.
Great jumping off point for a day trip to South Florida!
Beautiful scenery!
De Beque is pronounced de-beck by the locals in the area, that's where I grew up.
Great action shots, great Drone work! Excellent! But then again, you’ve always been the BEST!
I've never pulled off of 72 to go up to the overlook of Big 10. Too eager to get up to east portal. But next trip out I guess I need to make time to do it. Great video!
Super great drone video. I live in Boulder, and know this area well from a ground level. Cool to wee it from above. The U at hwy. 72 is one of the easiest accessible in the Colorado front range,
Great video mate.. Good luck you lot on the HSR. Much love from the UK
I miss the Rockies so much, this is beautiful
The drone images are so sharp. I would love to see a aerial video of Dave at “That’s railroading” little railroad
Nice shot with the lighting/sun 👍 Thanks.
I love this! I happen to go to this area when I first moved to Denver just exploring and following the tracks out of Denver west. I usually do not catch trains in that area. I have better luck between Denver and the Springs on the consolidated line.
Are you in New Zeeland now?
That was filmed 5 years ago. Found the footage when I was looking for something else.
Spectacular photography! Like a perfect N-scale exhibition layout! 🤩
I love these wraps. It makes each train on Brightline’s system unique! As long as they stop wrapping the windows like the Palm Beaches wrap here I love it.
Fantastic Film
I've only ever seen a view from VRF railcam. This footage of the area was just EPIC. The storm at start just added more. Thank you from an Australian rail fan.
You capture the grandeur of the Rockies perfectly. Mountains versus sea level. Either is fine by me as long as there is a train in the shot.
The elevation difference between the front and rear of the oil train was quit astonishing. Heck of a view!
Nice stuff, Austin!
Nice shots. What drone do you use and how do you get such vibrant colors. Keep up the good work.
Once you experience the grandeur of the mountains, Floriduh is pretty lame
its like a big model railway/train set - great use of the cinematography
Because of the light colored ballast they used the FEC right of way looks so clean and new. I wonder how long that will last
Some of that ballast is 4 years old at this point and still looks great!
Not the fastest on the planet. me believes.
It had to slow down for the curve on the north side of the river. It is accelerating back up to 110 mph here.
Why does it have to be the fastest on the planet? Switzerland does not have the fastest trains, but they are some of the most well regarded.
So much better looking without windows wrapped
And doesn’t hinder the view from the inside!
List of my favorite ad wrap coaches from Brightline: 1. Vist Orlando 2. The Island of Bahamas 3. Princess Cruise 4. Cunard 5. Discover the Palm Beaches 2024
Pretty rare seeing four-axle power (especially a single unit) pulling an intermodal train these days.
It was a shorter train so I wonder if it was just branching off somewhere, like a local
It was a local taking the loads from the Port of Palm Beach to Fort Pierce yard to be picked up by a road train headed north overnight
@@RoamingRailfan Oh okay. Doesn’t FEC have similar intermodal locals like that between PortMiami and Hialeah Yard?