[70][4k] Rescue, Military & EMDs, CSX Trains on the Abbeville Subdivision 06/09/2019

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  • čas přidán 26. 08. 2024
  • This is the story of the video: CSX A456 is a light move that comes to the rescue of coal train T740, which blocks the main track of Howie Siding with engine problems. We do not watch the lengthy operation how these helpers are placed between the original engines of the T train. Instead, we had north to Elberton to catch military train W871 with vehicle loads and its amazing lashup that contains a YN2 Dash 8 and an SD70MAC. The rain pours heavily, so we chase it south to Colbert to get a different perspective in more favorable weather. Q582 with a DPU in the middle of the train crosses our path in Colbert. Back north in Comer, we see superlong local train A749 with EMD duo GP40-2 and GP38-2 take the side track, because T740 is still on the main. Eventually T740 can leave with its unusual 4+1 consist. We catch him in Carlton. Upon return to comer, we bump into Q211, a combo of mixed freight and autoracks going north. Only after its pass, A749 can make the move from the side track to the main track and backing up on the main at Howie to work the feed mill (which we have watched before; videos are on this channel). Enjoy!

Komentáře • 111

  • @sony197
    @sony197 Před 4 lety

    CSX 4435 was former Conrail 3361 & CSX 2780 was former Conrail 8204

  • @AndreiTupolev
    @AndreiTupolev Před 4 lety +1

    7793 dates from 1992 then. Certainly looks like it's still in its original paint job.

  • @shnimmuc
    @shnimmuc Před 4 lety

    Great stuff man.

  • @dcmkris
    @dcmkris Před 3 lety

    Nice chase of the military train that was part of the 30th Armored Brigade Combat Team, in particular it looked like 236th Brigade Engineering Battalion from North Carolina ANG (OH, SC & WV units are also part of 30th ABCT). They were heading to NTC @ Ft Irwin, CA for a training rotation then to the Middle East for a year long deployment.

    • @mbmars01
      @mbmars01  Před 3 lety +1

      Interesting, thanks for the info!

  • @iceclimberGD
    @iceclimberGD Před 4 lety

    Man dude you have such high quality videos

  • @norfolksouthernguy9350

    great video

  • @RailfanTurner
    @RailfanTurner Před 4 lety

    Terrific catches/power/races/meets! It looks like it was raining where you were at. In the DMV (DC, Maryland Virginia) we have been having a severe drought of no rain since August 1st.

    • @mbmars01
      @mbmars01  Před 4 lety

      Well, this was recorded before the heat wave that affected us in Georgia as well.

  • @AndreiTupolev
    @AndreiTupolev Před 4 lety

    Goodness, those last two cars on A749 look as though they've been dragged out of a hedgerow where they've been for the last 40 years

  • @syahdanalwiardinsyah7821

    Nice 🔥👍

  • @ThroneOfBhaal
    @ThroneOfBhaal Před 4 lety

    If you run Mid power are these later separated into two smaller trains and moved onto different locations like that? Or is it purely for extra tractive effort?

    • @mbmars01
      @mbmars01  Před 4 lety

      These are DPUs, which stands for distributed power unit. The idea is to distribute power, braking power and tractive effort more uniformly than head power only. However, in some cases they indeed combine trains to reduce costs for crews.

  • @epiccsx
    @epiccsx Před 4 lety

    also I thought that Tier 4 was #3440 (heritage unit) and then I realized it was #3340

  • @epiccsx
    @epiccsx Před 4 lety

    8:00 that is a massive hill

    • @mbmars01
      @mbmars01  Před 4 lety

      It looks a bit more dramatic in the video because of the foreshortening effect, but nonetheless the grades are substantial.

    • @epiccsx
      @epiccsx Před 4 lety

      indeed

  • @sanddabz5635
    @sanddabz5635 Před 4 lety

    Wow, this was really well done, all the info that was included was appreciated.
    I do have a question.....at 17:49 there are numbers 1 through 6 written across the tracks, what's up with that?

    • @mbmars01
      @mbmars01  Před 4 lety

      Thank you very much! I don't know what the numbers mean, but this is the dragging-equipment detector; if something like a cable or anything else hanging too low under the train is dragged over it, it will report an error to the train crew.

    • @sanddabz5635
      @sanddabz5635 Před 4 lety

      @@mbmars01 Thank you, time to watch another one!

    • @trackdawg7637
      @trackdawg7637 Před 3 lety

      When Signals take out the DD they number the plates to know which way to put them back in.

    • @sanddabz5635
      @sanddabz5635 Před 3 lety

      @@trackdawg7637 Can you please explain that to me like I'm Michael Scott?

    • @trackdawg7637
      @trackdawg7637 Před 3 lety

      @@sanddabz5635 When a production team comes through to either replace rail or ties, A signal team has to remove the DD. They number the plates. 1 thru 6. This tells which plate goes where. The plates are removed from the bar under the rail. Then signal will remove the bar and other hardware so it won't get damage.

  • @alexlowery3192
    @alexlowery3192 Před 4 lety

    A train hit a truck in winder today

  • @gingerbread6614
    @gingerbread6614 Před 4 lety

    Love your videos. Thank you

  • @SilverCometMedia
    @SilverCometMedia Před 4 lety

    Awesome! I just looked back thru my old videos and it happens to be that I caught 4435 leading down in Jacksonville in 2017. Great captures of the military and coal trains.

    • @mbmars01
      @mbmars01  Před 4 lety

      Nice you caught it, too! Thanks.

  • @borisobrucicov8630
    @borisobrucicov8630 Před 4 lety +1

    Imagine if one of the locomotives actually popped a wheely well pulling carts on 1 of the trains. There would be really cool if you would be caught on camera. Great video bro .

    • @mbmars01
      @mbmars01  Před 4 lety

      I certainly don't want to stand next to a train when this happens lol. Nice you like the vid.

    • @christophermattox3972
      @christophermattox3972 Před 4 lety

      Boris Obrucicov I had dreams about stuff like that. LOL. My sister lives right across from the track in Elberton Georgia.

  • @oldgoat142
    @oldgoat142 Před 4 lety

    Ah, good. A much needed diversion for today. You're timing is great!
    Excellent video as always. As always, my gratitude for your efforts and upload. I particularly had fun with the military stuff.

    • @mbmars01
      @mbmars01  Před 4 lety +1

      Very cool. I'm not surprised you liked the military train most :)

    • @oldgoat142
      @oldgoat142 Před 4 lety

      @@mbmars01 Yeah my friend. Go figure.

  • @roberthale8407
    @roberthale8407 Před 4 lety +1

    Rain? In Georgia? Must have been in the spring. It has not rained in Warner Robins for a LONG time, outside a short burst a week ago.

    • @mbmars01
      @mbmars01  Před 4 lety

      This was recorded on a stormy day in June.

    • @roberthale8407
      @roberthale8407 Před 4 lety +1

      Yeah, that's about the last time we saw rain in any real quantity here LOL

    • @mbmars01
      @mbmars01  Před 4 lety

      Lol, same here in northeast GA.

    • @roberthale8407
      @roberthale8407 Před 4 lety

      @Eugene Stoner lucky you. My yard that does not get watered from the sprinklers is a brown shag carpet. My apple trees and one oak have had a hard time

  • @iusetano
    @iusetano Před 4 lety +1

    Great shots. Just had to get the other side of the military train, eh. Excellent video.

    • @mbmars01
      @mbmars01  Před 4 lety

      Haha, you're right. Whenever there's something special I try to see it from both sides :) Thanks!

  • @Zsolti0NYM
    @Zsolti0NYM Před 4 lety

    Military trains are always interesting. It's incredible how much gear the US Army moves around the country with these trains. I'm sure you really like these special cargos. How often do you see midtrain helpers in Georgia??? Great video as always, entertaining and spectacular.

    • @mbmars01
      @mbmars01  Před 4 lety +1

      I agree, of course. It's always fun to catch one of these. Midtrain DPUs are common here on some of the regular trains and occasional on others. Thanks, I'm happy you enjoyed the video.

  • @joshswarens9409
    @joshswarens9409 Před 4 lety +1

    Great video sir!! Cool shots sir!! Keep up the great work sir! Do you have any Norfolk Southern videos coming out soon?

    • @mbmars01
      @mbmars01  Před 4 lety

      Thanks! I have some NS footage, but I cannot say yet when I'll be able to work on it.

  • @AndreiTupolev
    @AndreiTupolev Před 4 lety

    That's a very interesting military train, Some heavy artillery on that. Bridgelayers at the rear I think, based on M60 chassis.

  • @mikehowey4869
    @mikehowey4869 Před 4 lety

    Surprised to see a D8, from what i understand CSX has mostly retired them.Guess the engineer forgot to turn the headlight on for the military train.Very enjoyable video!

    • @mbmars01
      @mbmars01  Před 4 lety

      Yes, it was a nice catch, even more so as it still had the YN2 paint. Great you enjoyed it!

  • @LukeLovesTrains-Mr.RailYard

    Nice video I like the locomotive that you caught

  • @Jacobkorowin4014
    @Jacobkorowin4014 Před 4 lety +2

    Great video! Cool shots sir! Keep up the great work sir! I liked seeing that military train that was cool sir!

    • @mbmars01
      @mbmars01  Před 4 lety

      Thanks. I agree, but I found strange that the heaviest loads (heavy tanks) were at the rear end of the train.

  • @gingerbread6614
    @gingerbread6614 Před 4 lety

    Also love the way you give us all of the info.

    • @mbmars01
      @mbmars01  Před 4 lety

      Great, thanks for the feedback.

  • @Zach_Bloomquist
    @Zach_Bloomquist Před 4 lety

    Im kinda surprised by the number of M113 APC variants still in use in such a late date 2019. Its a very old design from the early 60s and you would think with the budget there would be a newer APC in use. Oh well. Great video. I really liked that C40-8Ws horn on the head end of the MIL special.

    • @mbmars01
      @mbmars01  Před 4 lety

      Hm, I don't know. There's probably not much to improve in the design anymore. Thanks!

  • @jermainewyatt1995
    @jermainewyatt1995 Před 4 lety

    Good video keep the good work up love the video

  • @jerryswarens5323
    @jerryswarens5323 Před 4 lety

    Sweet video!! Cool shots!! Keep up the great work!! Are you guys in a bad drought down there in Georgia sir?

    • @mbmars01
      @mbmars01  Před 4 lety

      Thanks! Yes, it was very dry during the last month, but now it looks like the weather is changing.

  • @coloradorailfan8310
    @coloradorailfan8310 Před 4 lety +1

    Nice! Just wondering, is it considered rare to see a Bnsf leader in that area?

    • @mbmars01
      @mbmars01  Před 4 lety +1

      Yes, it's relatively rare to see BNSF power here in the east.

    • @coloradorailfan8310
      @coloradorailfan8310 Před 4 lety

      Ok I was just wondering because I see a good amount of Csx power out here but I just caught a Csx leader for like only the second time.

    • @mbmars01
      @mbmars01  Před 4 lety +1

      My impression is that BNSF generally tries to avoid engines from other railroads lead their trains.

    • @coloradorailfan8310
      @coloradorailfan8310 Před 4 lety

      Yes that’s what it seems like.

  • @ljm30
    @ljm30 Před 4 lety +1

    I've seen 2 in the last few weeks that were military vehicles

  • @secretcode4954
    @secretcode4954 Před 4 lety

    I would love to see a SD70MAC duo pull one of these military trains

    • @mbmars01
      @mbmars01  Před 4 lety +1

      Yep, I also love the Macs, but I also liked to see the D8 in YN2 paint leading this time.

  • @VisionsofEd
    @VisionsofEd Před 4 lety

    Nice video

  • @RailStalkerAdventures
    @RailStalkerAdventures Před 4 lety

    Sweet action on the high iron, MBMARS. Do you record trains at night in 4K or just during the daytime, cause I am starting to do trains in 4K as well and you inspired me on that deal.

    • @mbmars01
      @mbmars01  Před 4 lety

      Thanks! Yeah, I have 4k night footage in some of the videos. Cool; 4k rocks :)

  • @8thnotchjoe2000
    @8thnotchjoe2000 Před 4 lety

    The MAC looked to be dead in tow.. Not shocked. They hate them

  • @bradley.reim22
    @bradley.reim22 Před 4 lety

    Nice Video
    I Plan To Do Points But i'll Watch It Again

  • @MrGatesmark
    @MrGatesmark Před 4 lety +1

    They didn't get enough coal in those cars, did they?

    • @mbmars01
      @mbmars01  Před 4 lety +1

      Haha, that's what I thought. These trains are heavy and it happens frequently that they have issues on this line.

    • @KB-gs8zi
      @KB-gs8zi Před 4 lety

      @@mbmars01 Hey,,Do those coal hoppers have the 360 degree knuckles so that they can be dumped without unhooking them like they use at the power plant in PA.?? Couldn't tell when they were rolling by !! anyhows,,great catches & thanks for the 11 hrs at Cajon Pass too !!KEEP IT SAFE !!!

    • @mbmars01
      @mbmars01  Před 4 lety +1

      @K B No, these coal cars aren't dumped I think. They are discharged at the bottom. Great you like the videos!

    • @KB-gs8zi
      @KB-gs8zi Před 4 lety

      @@mbmars01 OKS !! On the HISTORY Channel on Extreme Trains ,,they show the coal cars being dumped in PA. Thanks !!

  • @lizziecroker
    @lizziecroker Před 4 lety

    Yay I love csx

  • @KDM66
    @KDM66 Před 4 lety

    Where is this location?

    • @mbmars01
      @mbmars01  Před 4 lety +1

      East of Athens, GA.

    • @KDM66
      @KDM66 Před 4 lety

      @@mbmars01 Thanks. Awesome videos! Keep up the great work!!

    • @mbmars01
      @mbmars01  Před 4 lety

      Thank you! I sure will.

  • @zdthelehighlinerailfan5362

    You Should Make Your Videos at my four Railfanning Places: NJ, Phillipsburg & Bound Brook & PA Allentown & Horseshoe Curve

    • @mbmars01
      @mbmars01  Před 4 lety

      All great places, but I tend to travel to places where I can get other colors than CSX and NS, because I already have them here in GA.

  • @zdthelehighlinerailfan5362

    Why did T740 Broke Down

    • @mbmars01
      @mbmars01  Před 4 lety

      Engine failure of some sort. I guess, the culprit was #385, but I arrived too late to get the details.

  • @trainmasterbond1970
    @trainmasterbond1970 Před 4 lety

    Any new layout updates???

    • @mbmars01
      @mbmars01  Před 4 lety

      On my HO layout? Yes, it's making progress, slowly.

  • @railyardfilms6491
    @railyardfilms6491 Před 4 lety

    Army college football team Jerseys game players are supporting that army on train

  • @michaelgibson5047
    @michaelgibson5047 Před 4 lety

    mbmars01 i cant what to see a run around move train

    • @mbmars01
      @mbmars01  Před 4 lety

      Such a move is shown in all detail in an earlier video on this channel. Look for the video with label [3R].

    • @michaelgibson5047
      @michaelgibson5047 Před 4 lety

      @@mbmars01 ok

  • @chrisherman7531
    @chrisherman7531 Před 4 lety

    Seeing a LOT more DPU's on CSX coming through Western New York.

    • @mbmars01
      @mbmars01  Před 4 lety +1

      I know, they are experimenting with DPUs a lot. Here, these things haven't really changed.

  • @JohnR.1968
    @JohnR.1968 Před 4 lety +1

    War,what is good for? absolutely nothing,except for "COOl" loads.

  • @richardeasther2569
    @richardeasther2569 Před 4 lety

    All the money wasted on the Israeli oops US military