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Inside Galesburg's Incredible Locomotive Shops!
Today, we'll be taking a brief tour of one of the most vital buildings in Western Illinois. Get ready to see things they won't show you during Railroad Days, along with some incredible motive power, and hilarious stories.
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I have something to tell you!
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New Ko-Fi page: ko-fi.com/southern_plains_railfan Merch Shop: okieprint.com/SPR/shop/home Official Discord Server: discord.gg/M9TymyeZpZ Saw homie in the library. Had to dap him up. Didn't know he was literate; didn't know he was erudite like that.
Railroader of 45yrs Shares His Wildest Stories!
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Today, we're meeting with Mr. Dave Anderson, a veteran railroader who worked for BN and BNSF. Over his career, he's accumulated some incredible stories, from helping build BN 1 & 2, to nearly dying in the Cascade Tunnel, and much more! Merch Shop: okieprint.com/SPR/shop/home Official Discord Server: discord.gg/M9TymyeZpZ
The Tiny Railroad Frozen In Time
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Today, we check out Iowa Traction; a tiny railroad in Northern Iowa that uses electric locomotives exclusively from the 1910's and 1920's. Get ready to see bizarre modus operandi, whacky ways of servicing equipment, and even distributed power as it was done 100 years ago, on Iowa Traction; America's Last Interurban. The two guys who ran the railroad back in the 80's 👇 czcams.com/video/XgzcbA6SY...
Only 13 of Them Were Made... 80 YEARS AGO!
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In todays video, we explore all of the neat static rail equipment around Omaha and Council Bluffs. Merch Shop: okieprint.com/SPR/shop/home Official Discord Server: discord.gg/M9TymyeZpZ
The US Government's SECRET NUCLEAR RAILWAY!
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Today we learn about a very peculiar locomotive used to transport experimental nuclear equipment. It weighted over 200 tons (despite only being 45ft long), had windows that were 4ft thick, and traveled on tracks with four rails. Official Discord Server: discord.gg/8DDTP8Pfap Merch Shop: okieprint.com/SPR/shop/home
Railroad Tune
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Coming sometime before I die Official Discord Server: discord.gg/8DDTP8Pfap Merch Shop: okieprint.com/SPR/shop/home
The MOST INCOMPETENT Railroad You've Ever Seen!
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In todays video, we recount the time Penn Central let nearly all of Maine's potato harvest rot in Selkirk yard; ruining thousands of lives and nearly taking down other railroads in the process. Official Discord Server: discord.gg/8DDTP8Pfap Merch Shop: okieprint.com/SPR/shop/home
You Made Me Do This...
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Fantastic prompts, everyone! This video was so much fun to make! Hope y'all have a very Merry Christmas. Official Discord Server: discord.gg/fUsaYCcXXu Merch Shop: okieprint.com/SPR/shop/home
UNREAL LASHUPS & So Much More in Galesburg, Illinois!
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UNREAL LASHUPS & So Much More in Galesburg, Illinois!
BIZARRE Locomotives Of EVERY KIND In Galesburg, Illinois!
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BIZARRE Locomotives Of EVERY KIND In Galesburg, Illinois!
5 Of The World's WEIRDEST Locomotives! ​⁠​⁠​⁠@enginediyshop6269
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5 Of The World's WEIRDEST Locomotives! ​⁠​⁠​⁠@enginediyshop6269
Australian Railways Are NUTS!
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Australian Railways Are NUTS!
Illinois' MOST UNIQUE Class III Railroad; The Bloomer Line!
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Illinois' MOST UNIQUE Class III Railroad; The Bloomer Line!
Vintage EMD's At Work On The Tazewell & Peoria Railroad!
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Vintage EMD's At Work On The Tazewell & Peoria Railroad!
The Super-C; A Failed Marvel Of Transportation!
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The Super-C; A Failed Marvel Of Transportation!
Why Have Radiators On Locomotives Gotten SO BIG!?
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Why Have Radiators On Locomotives Gotten SO BIG!?
Chasing The VERY LAST of Santa Fe's Superfleet B40-8W's!
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Chasing The VERY LAST of Santa Fe's Superfleet B40-8W's!
Iowa Interstate & CPKC Heritage Units Hard At Work In The Quad-Cities!
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Iowa Interstate & CPKC Heritage Units Hard At Work In The Quad-Cities!
Green Goats and RP14's; The WORST Switchers You Ever Saw!
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Green Goats and RP14's; The WORST Switchers You Ever Saw!
The 10 Most GENIUS Design Features On Locomotives!
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The 10 Most GENIUS Design Features On Locomotives!
Santa Fe All The Way But It's The 2020's
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Santa Fe All The Way But It's The 2020's
Surplus Footage From Galesburg, Burlington, AND MORE!
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Surplus Footage From Galesburg, Burlington, AND MORE!
Best Of The Month; June and July, 2023!
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Best Of The Month; June and July, 2023!
The European Tram Olympics; EXTREME Tram Driving AT IT'S FINEST!
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The European Tram Olympics; EXTREME Tram Driving AT IT'S FINEST!
You've Got Questions, And I've Got Answers... 10K Sub Special!
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You've Got Questions, And I've Got Answers... 10K Sub Special!
10 Obscure Railcars Explained In 10 Minutes! PART 2!
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10 Obscure Railcars Explained In 10 Minutes! PART 2!
Double Bluebonnets IN ACTION! Making A Train, With A CHASE At Sunset!
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Double Bluebonnets IN ACTION! Making A Train, With A CHASE At Sunset!
Road-Railers, Fallen Flags, and a WHOLE LOT MORE in Decatur, IL!
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Road-Railers, Fallen Flags, and a WHOLE LOT MORE in Decatur, IL!

Komentáře

  • @1992cdwilliams
    @1992cdwilliams Před 2 hodinami

    There's some old telephone poles in Valdosta ga by the tracks and there's 1 old telephone pole in quitman ga I miss seeing those old telephone poles standing by the tracks

  • @jacobmcalpine5978
    @jacobmcalpine5978 Před 2 hodinami

    3801 Is a beautiful ol steamer worth checking out

  • @thekrunkymonkey
    @thekrunkymonkey Před dnem

    Don't forget Australia's first powered railroad. Located in Tasmania, it was 8km long, ran on timber rails and was powered by convicts who pushed the wagons along. OH! You did mention it. Well done you!

  • @outlawdingo3020
    @outlawdingo3020 Před dnem

    While the rest of the world went for high speed rail we went for big and long to accomodate our resource rich country

  • @rcarendsen
    @rcarendsen Před dnem

    💯 I was working on a 3d model and was asking exact this question. Thank you for explaining 🙂

  • @Boxwood2909
    @Boxwood2909 Před 2 dny

    cheesy we need to switch!

  • @dannyarcher6370
    @dannyarcher6370 Před 2 dny

    Show us driverless road trains!

  • @tolucaheights
    @tolucaheights Před 2 dny

    There's a red and silver war bonnet ar ruffrail

  • @user-vh1uc6in7b
    @user-vh1uc6in7b Před 2 dny

    Locomotives Shops is BNSF Trains immortal power and repaint that's Was a long time ago on Santa fe.

  • @BarstowRailfan
    @BarstowRailfan Před 2 dny

    I've seen a few B40-8Ws switching at Barstow. I saw 500 and 521 in pretty fresh paint back in Feburary, 2024. I haven't seen them since though, don't know if they got moved somewhere or if they're hiding in the yard. SD40-2 pairs and SD40-2 slug sets are what they use the most here.

  • @mikewolf7288
    @mikewolf7288 Před 3 dny

    India: home of the world's most annoying music and worst hygiene

  • @bobbykaralfa
    @bobbykaralfa Před 4 dny

    australia not an island but a continent

  • @deanwing2866
    @deanwing2866 Před 4 dny

    its pilbra...

  • @frankiecrocker
    @frankiecrocker Před 4 dny

    I looked up Lamb Weston, it's a huge global company. It's biggest customer are McDonald's and Yum! Brands so just about every person in the world has, at one time or another, consumed their products. Now I have track down a few of their refrigerator cars in ho.

  • @Ya_shooter_B
    @Ya_shooter_B Před 4 dny

    Hey man love your videos since I’m in NS territory it’s nice to see the power out west where you are and plus I think I could sit down all day and just watch your videos love the stuff you do man keep it up❤️🚂🤟

  • @erykbeaudry6790
    @erykbeaudry6790 Před 4 dny

    hello southern plain railfan i have a question why have you stop uploading because i love your content

  • @Diamond-zh9mb
    @Diamond-zh9mb Před 4 dny

    I have seen BNSF 1058 park in a siding in NM

  • @mik3r0wave
    @mik3r0wave Před 6 dny

    Helium tank cars!

  • @Golden-dog88
    @Golden-dog88 Před 7 dny

    we Aussies pronounce it Melbun NOT Melbourne n the Pilbra NOT Pilbaara

  • @brwayden6987
    @brwayden6987 Před 7 dny

    I wonder what railroad this could be 🤔

  • @phoenixx5092
    @phoenixx5092 Před 7 dny

    Emerald puffing billy, (vic, steam), walhalla railways scenic goldfields railway (vic, diesel - although they want steam), Coalcreek's (or might be soverign hill, memory vague here) 'bushranger' rail ride (vic, steam?) and Gippslands "Snow train" (vic, steam) are all other esoteric rail services. Additionally on the same rail as the snow train there is several steam services, which I assume are the snow train too, but they seem to run several times a year.

  • @hankbob2000
    @hankbob2000 Před 8 dny

    For those who criticize these men by saying they have never done physical labor, I have done physical labor all my life, just not driving spikes. The standard is 3 strikes to a spike to completely drive it home. I would like to see you "experts" try it. I have tried and I know I can't do it. Don't be judgmental assholes. You don't know their work history, so don't assume based only on this. If you think before you speak you'll look less stupid!

  • @nathandunnn
    @nathandunnn Před 8 dny

    As an aussie, that was a damn good summary of railway history here. Only think I will add is on the topic of locally sourcing trains. Strangely, locomotives in particular have been built almost exclusively locally with the occasional exceptions. Some good examples of this is Clyde engineering, who build thousands of locos for almost every state under license from EMD. They basically use EMD parts but in locally designed bodies that in effect resemble US EMD products built to the Australian loading gauge (effectively longer and lower), including the brilliant AT26C CL class (SD40 equipment in a streamlined cab with angled roofing), and younger JT26C-2SS boxcabs, as well as the spectacular GT26C C class. Clyde was bought by Downer EDI in the 90s who made some brilliant stretched and lowered SD70ACes (GT46C-ACe) as well as some lighter 3000hp narrow gauge units for multiple companies in QLD and WA, although they ceased production and now similar products are imported from PR in the US (interestingly using the EDI design as a base). Theres also UGL Rail who have built around 200 4000hp C44aci locos under license from GE, and these locos form the backbone of the mainline standard gauge network along with some older Cv40-9i models.

  • @jjrickards
    @jjrickards Před 8 dny

    In-case you were not aware, it is considered disrespectful to post images of deceased Australian first nations people, which is likely to be the case with older footage.

  • @traingp7
    @traingp7 Před 8 dny

    All the engineers that got to operate these trains got the honor of knowing they were the BEST and everyone else had to yield to them not to mention they got to their destination fast and got to go home early most likely.

  • @ydenneki
    @ydenneki Před 8 dny

    13:31 that train was actually 4 trains, each about 1800m (1.1 miles) long pulled by two engines, all connected together with two sets of drivers, lead and 3rd set.

  • @RNP688
    @RNP688 Před 8 dny

    free dabobby

  • @WarrenMichiganRailfan

    free dabobby

  • @WarrenMichiganRailfan

    free dabobby

  • @WarrenMichiganRailfan

    free dabobby

  • @WarrenMichiganRailfan

    free dabobby

  • @WarrenMichiganRailfan

    free dabobby

  • @TheGrahamtrak
    @TheGrahamtrak Před 8 dny

    free dabobby

  • @TheGrahamtrak
    @TheGrahamtrak Před 8 dny

    free dabobby

  • @TheGrahamtrak
    @TheGrahamtrak Před 8 dny

    free dabobby

  • @1mvalkyrie
    @1mvalkyrie Před 8 dny

    Free Dabobby

  • @RhYour_Handl
    @RhYour_Handl Před 8 dny

    fun fact: BNSF 2042 Was actually rescued by an unknown person and was restored to where it can run so basically if BNSF see's this then it might get storage again

  • @GoogleSuckass
    @GoogleSuckass Před 8 dny

    Ahh man the Norfolk sh*tshow!

  • @AnnatarTheMaia
    @AnnatarTheMaia Před 8 dny

    I honestly don't get the fascination with trains, as they are intrinsically limited to where they can go. What is the fascination with them?

  • @NoChance-iw9on
    @NoChance-iw9on Před 9 dny

    Came for the transportation, staying for the narration! Your voice, accent and beautiful enunciation are 🔥🔥🔥

  • @mikekennedy4572
    @mikekennedy4572 Před 9 dny

    Every few months I am a bit shocked to see a locomotive that remains in the blue and gold Santa Fe paint scheme. Makes me smile and I hope the locos stay that way.

  • @4-8-4Northern
    @4-8-4Northern Před 9 dny

    Bro called 45 seconds a trip 💀

  • @davehughesfarm7983
    @davehughesfarm7983 Před 9 dny

    Dang this guy knows a lot..Well done Sir!

  • @shelbysylentz2024
    @shelbysylentz2024 Před 9 dny

    i think the c and b refers to the numbers of wheels on each side of the axel and for example B40-8W B means there's two wheels and each side of the axel and b is the 2nd letter of the alphabet 40 means 4000 horsepower 8 means the dash 8 series was built in the 80's and lastly the W means wide cab.

  • @Duck64906
    @Duck64906 Před 9 dny

    Noted that BNSF 625 have some red paint

  • @kirkcoatsccc594
    @kirkcoatsccc594 Před 9 dny

    How often do trains run through there?

  • @Coreyolson-to1hh
    @Coreyolson-to1hh Před 9 dny

    i would like to see the old atsf sd40_2s repatied in there former glory

  • @user-gn5bo6jp1q
    @user-gn5bo6jp1q Před 9 dny

    Bizzarre coincidence had been appeared in this channel

  • @user-gn5bo6jp1q
    @user-gn5bo6jp1q Před 9 dny

    In a