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Riding with the engineer through Winona Minnesota
This video invites you to ride in the cab of the engine while traveling through Winona Minnesota. While riding, the engineer will discuss Hours of Service,
Dog catch crews, Where Amtrak changes crews, and a brief history of Winona Minnesota.
Winona has a no whistle ordinance. Sights and sounds of moving down tracks.
zhlédnutí: 153

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Travel through a 1300-foot railroad tunnel. Rare video footage.
zhlédnutí 161Před 14 dny
Rare view normally only seen be railroad crews. Going through this tunnel is one of the things I miss most about being an engineer. I was always fascinated at how this was constructed. Many years ago, the tunnel had collapsed. The Army corps of engineers wanted to dig the top of the hill off. The railroad decided to dig another tunnel alongside of the old one.
RARE VIEW... CROSSING RAILROAD LIFT BRIDGE ON LOCOMOTIVE WITH THE ENGINEER.
zhlédnutí 150Před 21 dnem
RAILROAD ENGINEER GIVES YOU A VIEW TO SEE WHAT HE SEES, AS HE CROSSES A LIFT BRIDGE AT HASTINGS MINNESOTA. INFORMATION ON SLOWING THE TRAIN DOWN. DISPATCHER ROLE IN DIRECTING TRAIN MOVEMENT. EXPLANATION ON HOW A LIFT BRIDGE WORKS.
Railroad Memories My wife called
zhlédnutí 118Před 2 měsíci
locomotive for 31 years. sharing some memories. funny moment. making my job fun
Railroad Memories.... One Dark Night
zhlédnutí 76Před 2 měsíci
31 years on the railroad. A lot of great memories, some great, some sad, and some tragic. This video captures amazing memory of almost being scared out of life itself. Many more video memories to come.
Catching catfish with a friend
zhlédnutí 476Před rokem
My friend Brad enjoys catching a big catfish more than anyone I know. I love his laugh.
CAB RIDE ON A FREIGHT TRAIN - Kids absolutely love this video
zhlédnutí 541KPřed rokem
This video covers an eight hour journey in 54 minutes. We will cross over a lift bridge and a swing bridge, and we also travel through a 1300 foot tunnel. Most of the questions ever asked to an engineer are answered in this video. If you know someone who has worked on the railroad encourage them to see this video. PLEASE LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE.... If you're interested in learning more about railroa...

Komentáře

  • @dudenadog3493
    @dudenadog3493 Před 11 hodinami

    Not just KIDS!…👏👏Freight trains are busy around Denver! Night horns, white noise, leave windows open, great for “snooze”inducing, and turning off your brain!

  • @jeffkuipers1030
    @jeffkuipers1030 Před 19 dny

    now that was cool to see

  • @JanesDough855
    @JanesDough855 Před 21 dnem

    Some very beautiful views!

  • @whiteyfarm
    @whiteyfarm Před měsícem

    Lock and dam number 2 is at Hastings, Mn. which is where this train crosses the Mississippi Rive. Lock and dam number 3 is at Redwing, Mn.

  • @danilobautista8954
    @danilobautista8954 Před měsícem

    Thanks for nice ride, sir! Very informative for a non railroad worker…BRAVO!

  • @user-dm9xm1xg5x
    @user-dm9xm1xg5x Před měsícem

    Then I'm kiddo anytime of the day... being 46

  • @Eubanksproductions
    @Eubanksproductions Před měsícem

    I very much enjoyed the ride and your narration. Loved it....! Thank you!

  • @sonshipidentity
    @sonshipidentity Před 2 měsíci

    I can testify that this story is true and I would do it again😅

  • @JanesDough855
    @JanesDough855 Před 2 měsíci

    That is a pretty funny story. I follow some truck driving channels and when the say "the boss is calling" they are really referring to their wife. LOL

    • @markmckinney6339
      @markmckinney6339 Před 2 měsíci

      how true. never get in the way of a mother protecting her cub

  • @JanesDough855
    @JanesDough855 Před 2 měsíci

    Certainly a scary story. Glad to hear nothing bad happened to you. Thanks for sharing!

    • @markmckinney6339
      @markmckinney6339 Před 2 měsíci

      my pleasure. Next video is a funny story when my wife called while on a train.

  • @fish2much51
    @fish2much51 Před 2 měsíci

    That is a great story. Was catching a ride on a train a common thing? Does it still happen? What happens to someone if they get caught doing that?

    • @markmckinney6339
      @markmckinney6339 Před 2 měsíci

      Riding a train was a common years ago. Of course, when the government gets involved the legality of riding a train became an issue. Yes it does still happen this present day and it is with the hope of not getting caught. Their is a variety of charges that can be brought, trespassing is the most common charge. Thanks for your interest.

    • @martinhnetynka8252
      @martinhnetynka8252 Před 2 měsíci

      Yes,they are still there. There are even CZcams content providers that "ride the rails".

    • @sonshipidentity
      @sonshipidentity Před 2 měsíci

      I can't believe I got sucked into that punch line 🤦‍♂️

  • @harryhabighorstq2704
    @harryhabighorstq2704 Před 2 měsíci

    Love this video

  • @Jesus_paid_it_all
    @Jesus_paid_it_all Před 2 měsíci

    John 15:13 “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. John 3:7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. Romans 3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Romans 10:9-10 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. John 3:18 “He that believeth in Him is not condemned; but He that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. Psalm 14:1 The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.

  • @jimp4037
    @jimp4037 Před 3 měsíci

    Wow we thoroughly enjoyed that train ride with you! Very informative and scenic. We wish you'd make more!

  • @PerspectivePossibilities
    @PerspectivePossibilities Před 3 měsíci

    Im currently a truck driver but im interested in trains. Ive been contemplating getting into the train business. I just dont know if the money would be much different & how stressful it is compared to trucking....

  • @MichiganRocker
    @MichiganRocker Před 3 měsíci

    I'm a retired aircraft mechanic who has always had a passion for trains. This is a fantastic video!! This 63 year old kid loved it!!

  • @nickknight4790
    @nickknight4790 Před 3 měsíci

    What year was this? Early 2000's ?There are SOO LINE locomotives still painted in the red and white sceem. Nice video. Cars on the road also make this about 20 + years ago.

  • @waynegrimes2263
    @waynegrimes2263 Před 3 měsíci

    His definition of FRED was particularly correct. Most of us refer to FRED as a F..flashing R..rear E..end D..device.

  • @kenburbey
    @kenburbey Před 3 měsíci

    Fantastic video!

  • @kenburbey
    @kenburbey Před 3 měsíci

    Sometime in the next few years, this train will no longer be needed, as the Portage Wisconsin power plant is due to be decommissioned. I believe this will happen in 2026. Another sad day for the railroad and the coal mines out west

  • @asullivan4047
    @asullivan4047 Před 4 měsíci

    Interesting/informative/entertaining. Excellent photography job enabling viewers to better understand what the orator is describing. Enjoying this presentation from the comfort zone of my computer room. Along the " Space Coast " of Florida🐊🐊. Wishing viewers/R.R. employees a safe/healthy/prosperous ( 2024 ). 🌈🎉😉. Remember the singing break man Jimmy Rogers Sept. 1897-May 1933 He was a genuine R.R. breakman.

  • @super6charger501
    @super6charger501 Před 4 měsíci

    54 year old rail fan. Awesome video!

  • @Ron49C
    @Ron49C Před 4 měsíci

    I saw only two locomotive units at the front of the train. Were there more either in the middle or at the end of the cars? Entertaining video!

    • @markmckinney6339
      @markmckinney6339 Před 3 měsíci

      I shot this video almost 20 years ago. on the train I was operating for this video there was only two locomotives. Operating with additional locomotives either in the middle or on the end of the train was not a common practice yet... thankyou again for watching this video.

  • @edwardsr70
    @edwardsr70 Před 4 měsíci

    People need to quit complaining about train horns the railroads where there before you moved in to the house close to the track. Learn to live with the train horn or move! The train horn is designed for safety to tell you a train is approching the crossing. Its an accident waiting to happen and they will.

  • @lifehappens2370
    @lifehappens2370 Před 4 měsíci

    I know a woman who “drove trains” as she put it, then became a Respiratory Therapist at Stanford, working with very young patients. She enjoyed this but she returned to “driving trains”. I’m not sure why but she was happy.

  • @daverobinson6110
    @daverobinson6110 Před 4 měsíci

    What a great, educational and entertaining video

  • @carolhernandez8599
    @carolhernandez8599 Před 4 měsíci

    I well thanks

  • @republic_5719
    @republic_5719 Před 4 měsíci

    I’m 18 years old, and I love this video. The sound of those AC4400CW’s is amazing.

    • @markmckinney6339
      @markmckinney6339 Před 4 měsíci

      the newer locomotives are well insulated for sound. when I first started in the 70s there was no insulation, it's surprising any of us have retrained any ability to hear.

    • @republic_5719
      @republic_5719 Před 4 měsíci

      @@markmckinney6339 I heard the AC4400’s are pretty well insulated, next to their older counterparts like the dash 7. It’s still a very state of the art, and modern locomotive these days. Definitely my favourite. Also CP has been steadily upgrading these locomotives with new GEVO style fuel tanks, better insulation, and a new Mitsubishi electric system. CP began receiving these in 1995-2004, so I spent my whole childhood growing up around these. Holds a very special place in my heart because these were involved in my first major memories rail fanning.

  • @donaldpickford6887
    @donaldpickford6887 Před 4 měsíci

    I thought that FRED was a flashing rear end detector

    • @markmckinney6339
      @markmckinney6339 Před 4 měsíci

      you are correct. instead of detector it is device.

  • @brianmonica1104
    @brianmonica1104 Před 4 měsíci

    For 60 years, I've wondered what it would be like to ride in a locomotive. This is a great video! Thank you!

  • @Dan-uv5lw
    @Dan-uv5lw Před 4 měsíci

    Very cool video

  • @bc69998
    @bc69998 Před 4 měsíci

    This is the best train cab ride ever posted!

  • @AlanMydland-fq2vs
    @AlanMydland-fq2vs Před 4 měsíci

    very imformative and fun, thank you

  • @aliensojourner
    @aliensojourner Před 4 měsíci

    Great video, thanks! (am a former Conrail engineer btw)

  • @liberalslayer9831
    @liberalslayer9831 Před 4 měsíci

    Great video.

  • @willieking367
    @willieking367 Před 4 měsíci

    Enjoyed the video. Thanks for making it

  • @samunderdog1354
    @samunderdog1354 Před 4 měsíci

    FRED= Flashing Rear End Device.

  • @michaelthomas0655
    @michaelthomas0655 Před 4 měsíci

    Strange setup on the block lights, at least in regards to the signals on the UP and BNSF here in Texas.

  • @patrickcraig6032
    @patrickcraig6032 Před 4 měsíci

    Thanks for the video.

  • @freedomforever6718
    @freedomforever6718 Před 4 měsíci

    The train's bell is nice but I much prefer the whistle. I saw three different cabooses parked at sidings along the way. This video was fun and educational. Thanks a lot!

  • @leecowell8165
    @leecowell8165 Před 4 měsíci

    Very informative, thank you. 81yo here and notice not a lotta "kids" commenting... hmmnn wonder why that is? You know I was watching another train video and the camera man showed a switch switching. This was a train powered by overhead electricity but imagine diesel power has similar technology regarding switches. Anyhow I could not believe how quickly those switches operate it looked to me like they actually "bend" the switching tracks (looked like they were made atta rubber)!

  • @alsmithsr4296
    @alsmithsr4296 Před 4 měsíci

    Very Very interesting video. I really enjoyed it,it made me feel like I was really riding on a train because that's the closest I'll ever get to getting on a train.

  • @jeffkuipers1030
    @jeffkuipers1030 Před 4 měsíci

    need more i so much enjoyed it.

  • @juliovillasana2717
    @juliovillasana2717 Před 4 měsíci

    I am 72 I really enjoyed your ride I felt like I was there I was a truck driver it reminded me of my youth thanks for your video Julio from california

  • @kimberlyatwood5154
    @kimberlyatwood5154 Před 4 měsíci

    Awesome video!!! Love the view and how you can hear those engines. I have loved trains since I was 6 years old and an engineer stopped in our little town and let my brother, Dad, and myself in the engine! We got to blow the horn and it moved the train just a little bit! Rail fan for life! He even gave us 50 cent pieces . Will never forget it! Thank you for giving us so much information. I didn’t know lot of train regulations, etc . I will definitely let my 2 year old granddaughter watch this video! She loves trains 🚂 already!!!

  • @user-01Bigmac50
    @user-01Bigmac50 Před 4 měsíci

    Yep that it does

  • @nanettewaver6952
    @nanettewaver6952 Před 4 měsíci

    A wonderful ride 😍 Thanks for sharing ✅

  • @markrosenthal9108
    @markrosenthal9108 Před 4 měsíci

    Does the increasing weight of the locomotives require putting in upgraded ballast and ties?

  • @jimg7318
    @jimg7318 Před 4 měsíci

    Excellent video and very informative. Really enjoyed it and learned a lot. Thank you!

  • @Nash1a
    @Nash1a Před 4 měsíci

    Don't know why nobody uses the Megapound as a unit. That's a 30 megapound train. It just sounds so much more impressive!