BNSF Richmond Yard Part 1 2007/2008/2009
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- 2007/2008/2009: Some shots that I got with an mpeg1 point-and-shoot camera when the storage cards became big enough, fast enough, and cheap enough for video. This period had the most pre- and post- merger paint schemes, incl. Haverty warbonnets. This was also before remotes and just after gensets were introduced.
You have some excellent footage here. Great shots, and audio. I miss the yellow and blue Santa Fe. My Grandfather was a engineer for the Missouri Pacific, he ran steam and was around long enough for the introduction of diesels.
Marion.
These bring back some awesome memories. I worked Richmond yard from 1977 until I got hurt in a collision out at Union Oil in zone 3 out past old ramps. 302/302. I went into engine service in 1980. Lots of memories in and around Richmond
Thanks for the comment Steve. I enjoy your Train Mountain and time-lapse vids. I was in one of Dirk Lawson's training classes and the day that he was showing us how to get on and off moving equipment you were the engineer. I think I worked a belt helper job with you and Gary Baptiste at least once. Entered engine service in 1991. Looks like you found a good place to retire. It was nice hearing from you. ...Will
I sure miss ol Sarge
Me too.
I 💘 these train videos of bnsf and old Santa fe engines
Thank you for the comment.
SD40-2’s are my all time favorite locomotive and it’s nice to see them working in this video.thank you.
You're welcome; glad you enjoyed it.
They will probably be re-painted into the new BNSF paint schemes.
Somebody saw a H1 paint scheme with a part with the Warbonnet paint scheme still on it. I’m having a feeling a lot of warbonnets are now going to be regular BNSF engines.
Great shots! Thanks!!
As a railroader from "back in the day", I needed to see things the way they use to be. No safety vest, no safety glasses, no hearing protection. Getting on and off moving equipment. We were trained about safety and did just fine. If I had brought a train to a complete stop so I could get on or off, the hogger would have given me an ear full. I knew every hand signal and seldom used the radio. I understand now the radio must be used for all moves. I could go on, but you know what I'm talking about. Thanks for great post.
You're welcome. One of the things I noticed about the changes in the safety procedures was that low -level management people stopped saying "Hurry up!". The crews set the pace. That was a welcome change. Thanks for the comment.
You were "just fine" but railroad employee death rates per hour worked today are about a third of what they were in the mid-80s and injury rates are about a quarter. Also, at least CSX allows getting on and off moving equipment again; other Class Is probably do, too.
@beeble2003 Those deaths weren't his so he doesn't care.
Forgot to add, that was a great video. You have a good eye for "stuff".
That's a nice compliment for rail subject videographer to receive. I know exactly what you mean by "stuff". Thanks again.
The GP30. One of my favorite locomotives of all time. They had a style all there own.
The crews liked the big roomy cabs. Thanks for the comment.
When I used to live in the Bay Area and had to go across the San Rafael Bridge, I'd pass by the BNSF Richmond yard and see an ex ATSF freight bonnet GP30 working with an ex BN Geep of some type. I miss those days.
folks, that is the rare SDP40.
GN had only 6 of them and this one is the only survivor.
it is now 325 and will be repainted at some point.
BNSF donated 6327 for preservation. back in 1977 i saw one of these at Cicero,Ill. i also saw it's cousin the SDP35 in LN and SCL paint and numbers.
I actually ran this locomotive a couple of times on the Oakland local and I think once on the Warm Springs. BTW, an ex-SCL SDP35 can be seen in my SWPC video. Thanks for the comment.
At 9:45 for those who want to skip to it. :-)
Very cool! And a very colorful time for BNSF. You could start your titles with "Engineer films..." to point out that these videos are more special than those shot by railfans.
Sd40 was the best road power ever. Comfy.
I always thought that U36C's, SF30C's and C30-7's were the best rides. The Dash 8-40BW's were the absolute worst. Thanks for the comment.
I agree on the Dash8’s. BN uses them to haul garbage in the NW.
I can’t count the number of times I fell asleep on an SD40 at 4 in the morning waiting for a signal indication.
nice vid... @ 5:18, it's a close fit when all the slack in those cushion drawbars is pushed in
That particular scene I shot to record a frequent occurrence with auto racks, which had cushion draw-bar systems. All too frequently the strong-back on the springs would fail causing a zero cushion affect that can be seen in the draw-bar of the auto rack on the left. If the car left the yard in that condition it would cause some extremely violent slack action out on the main track that could result in or more draw-bars to fail completely, or worse, a derailment. I think I remember giving the car no. to the ATM. Thanks for the comment.
Great video.. love seeing the trains from another engine !! And on site!! Cool view of caboose!! Are the red and silver sante Fe big engines going to be preserved?? At some point?
I think there are a few F45 and/or FP45 Warbonnets around; try those model nos. on Google Images. Thanks for the comment.
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Nice Video
Where there any SDP40s equipped with hep
Awesome video!
Would this yard be considered Richmond Ca/Oakland Ca overlap?
I used to live up there, 50's-60's.
Having problem placing it. I'm guessing it's along I-80, along the east bay?
This is Richmond BNSF yard that runs alongside Garrard Ave, the West end being at Point Richmond. Thanks for the comment.
no where in title or description does it tell me Ca. but thank you for your response
you filmed this 2009 but the quality dont mind it
I saw tons of BNSF green around Roseville California in 90s
All the Western Class 1s have also participated in pool power agreements for years. We used to get Canadian units (CP & CN) that had blankets, hot plates, and/or microwaves in the cabs as well as NW/NS units that had no toilets, only buckets.
What the the hell is at the 6 minute mark in the cab. lol
Yard foreman who shall remain nameless.
the GP39s had same power output as the GP38-2s, but the 39s used a turbocharged 12 cyl. prime mover vs. the 38-2s normally (not naturally) aspirated 16 cyl. right??
Actually GP-39's & GP39-2's were rated at 2300 HP vs. GP38's/38-2's 2000 HP. For EMD "normally aspirated" meant supercharged with a Roots-type blower. All 2-stroke diesels required an intake boost for the scavenge part of the cycle. Thanks for the comment.
@@vidwilzvids9587 👍 yeah, I knew about them needing to be supercharged whether they're turbocharged or not. that's why I said "normally" rather than naturally. but learned something new about their HP rating. are they both powered with 645s or no? I was thinking the 567s ended with the GP35/SD35 units. & thanks for the response.
GP38's/39's are all 645's. In the case of EMD 2-stroke railroad diesels they are EITHER supercharged OR turbocharged, never both. 4-stroke engines can run without boost (no supercharger OR turbocharger). Modern GE FDL engines are all turbocharged.
it would be nice to know where?
Where? Like in Richmond CA BNSF Yard as noted in header and sub-titles?
that yard is by my house
Thanks for the comment.
I have made a fool of myself
This was a Santa Fe yard.
Yes im very dumb oof
You work for bnsf
Past tense... worked. Now retired. Happy Holidays!
Its my dream to work for a railroad and happy holidays to you too
Thank You. Do yourself a favor and seriously research railroads, crew districts, training facilities, and unions. AND talk to as many railroad employees as possible before you commit to a very unusual lifestyle.
@@vidwilzvids9587 i have before talk to people and reserched it and have been on locomotives before. did you injoy working for the railroad?
I'm not trying to discourage you. Go for it. If you start when you are young enough you will at least find out whether or not you want to subject yourself AND your family to that kind of lifestyle over a long period of time. Be prepared for intense training and a SERIOUS attitude toward safety. The railroads like to hire people who have better than a high school education, knowing that even an AA degree represents dedication and perseverance, both of which you'll need to attain your required qualifications. There were some things about railroading that I did enjoy right up to the end. But I was READY to retire when I did.