Ken Kramer

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@UnstoppableRailfan Ай бұрын

They need to replace that teardrop bell on the wig wag, it sounds like it’s about to break!

@erichendrick3928 2 ай бұрын

We hiked it back in the early 1990s. There were two rail cars down the side.

@bobux-j3w 4 ай бұрын

The classic gates and bells!

@kenkramer6529 3 ай бұрын

So true.

@bobux-j3w 3 ай бұрын

@@kenkramer6529 I wish they didn’t tear them out

@kenkramer6529 3 ай бұрын

@@bobux-j3w I agree.

@bobux-j3w 3 ай бұрын

@@kenkramer6529they didn’t have too, but they did it anyway

@cwntman 5 ай бұрын

Oh yeah! Ken Kramer is back! Please give us more videos!

@sandiegotrafficlightstrain354 5 ай бұрын

I finally got several new videos of the sdiv train in el cajon. It was very hard to do.

@joshthetrainfan 7 ай бұрын

I wish I could see this thing in action.

@kenkramer6529 7 ай бұрын

It's been a few months since I last saw it. A lens was hanging loose from the swinging arm.

@joshthetrainfan 7 ай бұрын

I've been here before, but never seen it operating. I'd love to see this thing in action someday. This was even before unit 3809 there was rebuilt to 2126!

@LongNeckedBird 7 ай бұрын

This was when the second bell worked lol.

@robertgift 8 ай бұрын

How interesting! No mee-mool light *(o)T(o)* on the other side? The wigwag bulb is burned out?

@kenkramer6529 8 ай бұрын

When I last saw it a few weeks ago, the lamp cage was hanging open. Not clear if the bulb inside still operated. There was no train passing at the time.

@robertgift 8 ай бұрын

@@kenkramer6529 Manyears ago I claimed thathe alternately flashing mee-mool lights *(o)T(o)* represented the swinging of the wig-wag paddle. Normally when only one signal, it is placed so if seen on the right it is on the other side of the track. If seen on your left, it is on your side of the track.

@Crossingman18 9 ай бұрын

That poor wig wag could use some real love. The banjo is about ready to fall off.

@kenkramer6529 9 ай бұрын

It probably does, but the banjo is on a flexible bar so that if it's struck by a high profile vehicle it isn't damaged. Much.

@allanegleston4931 10 ай бұрын

never knew of such a variant.

@joeg4010 Жыл бұрын

The cargo train by the shipyards is the worst though. I swear theyre messing with us trying to get to work😅

@OxnardLocalRailfan Жыл бұрын

Love those bells and that K5LA

@FrogandFlangeVideo Жыл бұрын

Wow !! I have not seen on of those wig wags in Ontario for 50 years.. Very cool, James.

@kenkramer6529 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's really rare. There are a couple or three around the Fresno CA area.

@ThePrincessStardusty Жыл бұрын

oh my, and old friendly face, ... i miss him SO much. what memories. <3

@coastalfoamer Жыл бұрын

I don't see it on google maps

@kenkramer6529 Жыл бұрын

Hoping to get out there in the next few weeks and see if it's still operating.

@BalticFilms144 Жыл бұрын

As of 8 months ago it's still there according to maps. Check S Phillips Street between W 5th and W 6th Streets.

@kenkramer6529 Жыл бұрын

@@BalticFilms144 Good to hear.

@SilkyTrains Жыл бұрын

This crossing was filmed at the South Philips St, in Hanford california!

@lindastruikman9901 Жыл бұрын

3809

@lindastruikman9901 Жыл бұрын

2121

@lindastruikman9901 Жыл бұрын

442 Sjvr

@BigBishop1 Жыл бұрын

where was that Bills Burgers?

@jimhancock6928 Жыл бұрын

I've seen this so many times and it never gets old!! Truly a classic!

@karenpearlman4547 Жыл бұрын

i love this. We miss Bob Dale so much.

@Brianrockrailfan Жыл бұрын

Awesome video 👍

@kenkramer6529 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Brian!

@timeforbeans Жыл бұрын

Nice Wig Wag Action. Where do they take all those reefers to?

@kenkramer6529 Жыл бұрын

I've seen them switched around on sidings at businesses in Lemoore, but I don't know the area well enough to say what frozen food companies they are.

@cecilefleetwood8603 Жыл бұрын

I miss Bob Dole so much! 💔

@kenkramer6529 Жыл бұрын

Wasn't he the best!

@rnreajr9184 Жыл бұрын

Oh man, the Wig-Wags! They were still in use when I was a kid, at least on the roads that were nearly disused but still had level crossings.

@kenkramer6529 Жыл бұрын

Yeah I remember a few from when I was a kid and have found a couple of them still in use today. Not many around anymore.

@TailsFan369no2 6 ай бұрын

@@kenkramer6529in revenue service at least

@sanjoaquinvalleyrailfanpro8799 Жыл бұрын

442 is at Bakersfield this year

@dominictherailfan Жыл бұрын

nice

@kenkramer6529 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@dominictherailfan Жыл бұрын

@@kenkramer6529 also subscribed

@acapulco214 2 жыл бұрын

I live in San Carlos and can hear this... Thought I was losing my mind but I'm glad someone is really out there tooting around.

@kenkramer6529 2 жыл бұрын

No you're not losing your mind. There really is this train that goes through La Mesa and El Cajon. In fact, I just heard it about 15 minutes ago.

@sanjoaquinvalleyrailfanpro8799 2 жыл бұрын

Nice catch that locomotive number 3809 is now changed to 2126

@kenkramer6529 2 жыл бұрын

I did not know that!

@sanjoaquinvalleyrailfanpro8799 Жыл бұрын

@@kenkramer6529 are you fine with me using this train horn audio for Roblox?

@kenkramer6529 Жыл бұрын

@@sanjoaquinvalleyrailfanpro8799 Yeah that's fine.

@TexasRailfan21-RailfanRyan 2 жыл бұрын

Does that signal still stand?

@kenkramer6529 2 жыл бұрын

I have not been to Hanford in a couple of years since this video was made so I cannot say. Others here may know.

@iatif1995 Жыл бұрын

@@kenkramer6529 I found street view of it which was taken 3 months ago.

@stphinkle 2 жыл бұрын

When I used to live in Broadway Heights back in middle school days about 30+ years ago my parents would drive me down to El Cajon to Home Depot and Home Base, along with Parkway Plaza Mall. I noticed back then that there was a split in the track to a portion that did not contain the overhead trolley wires. Since the Trolleys get their power from the above wires, I thought that seemed weird. The tracks with no overhead appeared to going into an industrial area. I wondered what it was used for. I also had never seen those crossings get used. Now I know that they were only used late at night while I was in bed. Although one time my mom did wonder if she heard some noises of a train passing by in the distance at night. I didn't know till recently that there were freight trains that run on the trolley tracks.

@zhiracs 27 күн бұрын

google the San Diego & Arizona Eastern

@MetroNorth203Productions 2 жыл бұрын

SJVR EMD GP38 3809 pulling a freight train in Hanford CA

@jackgreene7813 2 жыл бұрын

A very cool railroad indeed! I live near the surf line so I hear BNSF horns.

@littleexperience2.._._._._._.. 2 жыл бұрын

This crossing is a pretty good mix between modern and old lol

@kenkramer6529 2 жыл бұрын

True!

@JacobTurnbloom 2 жыл бұрын

I watch this every year and cry every time, I’ll never know the recipe.

@paustinheaton 2 жыл бұрын

Great story and appreciate that you two gave in to your curiosity.

@kenkramer6529 2 жыл бұрын

Oh thanks! Yes it was a really unappealing brew all those years later. Had to see!

@OBSwinger619 2 жыл бұрын

Now, it's officially Christmas when I see this story by the Late Great Bob Dale.

@kenkramer6529 2 жыл бұрын

So true! Thanks, Albert.

@sandiegotrafficlightstrain354 2 жыл бұрын

Ken Kramer. I plan on doing 3 videos of the train at those 3 crossings the train only uses in El Cajon that only come on in the middle of the night and I just wanted to know how often do those trains pass that area and what time? Just so I won't be sitting there all night and nothing comes.

@kenkramer6529 2 жыл бұрын

That could easily happen. There's no certainty. I have noticed it often comes in the early hours of Monday Morning (after Sunday midnight) between midnight and 2 AM, but not always.

@sandiegotrafficlightstrain354 2 жыл бұрын

@@kenkramer6529 So Sunday night into Monday morning between 12am to 2am is the best chance? What time and day was it in your video when the train arrived at the Arnele Ave trolley station at 0:50 and then what time was it when they left at 2:53? Just so I have an idea of when to go down there. And is there any signals that tell you ahead of time when the train is on it's way?

@kenkramer6529 2 жыл бұрын

@@sandiegotrafficlightstrain354 It's been year ago and I don't recall the specific time. It was early Monday morning between midnight and 2 AM. Again, it's luck as much as anything else. No signals that would help. The companies served are listed in the video.

@karenmattke7775 2 жыл бұрын

Does anyone have the recipe?????????

@kenkramer6529 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Karen. No it was never revealed to Bob by the sender who remained anonymous to the end. 'Course I'd love to know it!

@robertolopessoares3128 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats! Thanks!

@robertolopessoares3128 2 жыл бұрын

Hello! Top! 😀👏👍

@kaelthewise 2 жыл бұрын

Question. Does this train run through San Ysidro? I've heard it multiple times there at late night (well very frequently) and i haven't heard it lately too. Is there a reason?

@kenkramer6529 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Kael. There is a different late night train operated by the same railroad that uses the Blue Line tracks overnight. It goes through San Ysidro. That's what you're hearing, and so far as I know it's still running regularly - kk

@polizzi82 2 жыл бұрын

God Bless you for this footage of the sacred Ghost Train of East County!!!

@kenkramer6529 2 жыл бұрын

It is cool, isn't it?

@polizzi82 2 жыл бұрын

@@kenkramer6529 In college I lived in crappy apartments near Amaya and swore I heard a train, horn and all. I chalked it up to late night pee breaks influenced by too many jello shots the night before. I've heard the rumors but appreciate the footage and context.

@kenkramer6529 2 жыл бұрын

@@polizzi82 That's really interesting! Yeah, it would have blown the horn at Severin and Amaya.

@tomlewis2477 2 жыл бұрын

My friend and I retrieved about 4 cans from this wreck in 1976. I still have one.

@kenkramer6529 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent!

@Control-Alt-Delete619 3 ай бұрын

Drink it!!! 👍🍻🇺🇲

@derek20la 2 жыл бұрын

Sadly for the past couple of months this wig wag has not been functioning. The red light illuminates but it does not "wag" back and forth any more.

@kenkramer6529 2 жыл бұрын

Oh no! That's very sad to hear.

@derek20la 2 жыл бұрын

@@kenkramer6529 I know. I wish I could coordinate the SJVR up with a railroad museum that is experienced in old signals, maybe they could figure out a way to repair it.

@THX-kw2jh 3 жыл бұрын

I Remember Bob Dale as 39 Alive Weatherman, and also the Million Dollar Movie.

@celestinofaginas1281 3 жыл бұрын

You're right it is very rare kind of crossing. Either way, good video

@kenkramer6529 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Celestino.

@MonkeyFilmProductions 3 жыл бұрын

What street is it on?

@kenkramer6529 3 жыл бұрын

It's on Phillips Street in Hanford.

@MonkeyFilmProductions 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

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