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@snocoelevators 9 күн бұрын
Steam locomotive whistles in the UK sound either weird or straight up awful in my opinion since they're mostly very high pitched. The 57s use the same 645 prime mover found on GP39s and GP39-2s, making them Geeps in a technical sense while having a C-C wheel arrangement Gotta love some nice lite power! One of my favorite things to see on the railroads
@StaffsTransport 9 күн бұрын
I think all engines have their own different whistles. The A4 was mostly scream pitched but sounded amazing at speed. Some A3 types had low two tone whistles, and black fives had mostly a low toned sound. You sound like my grandad who once remarked to a US engine driver "I bet you can play a fair tune on that!" in the 1950s on the N&W.
@richierich1258 9 күн бұрын
Perfect position for the stop Ian, beautiful engine, looks like SJ had a good time sliding down that handrail 👍😂
@StaffsTransport 9 күн бұрын
@richierich1258 cheers, it was a fabulous locomotive and worth the trip there to see her. SJ always loves the handrails, back in the old days when Dan was a kid we used to race her and the crocodile (SC) down the rails to the delight of many customers and station staff. Happy days!
@bro70 11 күн бұрын
They were going full whack climbing out of Uttoxeter, the one bringing up the rear being considerably louder. Thank you for the catch anyhow.
@StaffsTransport 10 күн бұрын
I should have gone to Uttoxeter but didn't have time, and my son was contemplating going then decided not to. Never mind. Perhaps Uttoxeter another day.
@bro70 10 күн бұрын
@@StaffsTransport It's a good spot, yes, the 37 that brought up the rear yesterday i caught a few weeks ago heading the test train and it was really blasting along, loud enough to feel it pound on your chest....
@snocoelevators 11 күн бұрын
The southern portion of the BNSF Scenic Sub sees lots of trains, from Amtrak Cascades, the 7 & 8 (Empire Builder) Sounder, and plenty of BNSF trains The 37s sound like straight piped semis, and I think BR intentionally did that so railfans can get the Peterbilt and Kenworth experience in a locomotive, lol
@StaffsTransport 11 күн бұрын
They sounded rubbish tonight, the last few times there's been no thrash. Used to really accelerate through but now they just glide. I feel like taking a guitar and amplifier just to give it some sound lol
@snocoelevators 13 күн бұрын
Amtrak's still testing the new Acela trainsets, but CalTrain began putting their Stadler KISS EMUs on revenue service. The original Acela sets still run pretty well, and I love their hybrid K5LAs!
@StaffsTransport 13 күн бұрын
I've not seen them yet. The only Amtrak line I watch on railfan is Paradise PA.
@snocoelevators 13 күн бұрын
They aren't found on the Keystone corridor, where the Strasburg Railroad is. They're found on the Northeast Corridor. If you ever visit New Jersey, you'll find the Acela alongside the Northeast Regional and NJ Transit
@StaffsTransport 13 күн бұрын
@snocoelevators thanks for the information
@snocoelevators 14 күн бұрын
One of the few BR mainline steam locomotives that AREN'T pacifics or ten-wheelers There's a pair of operational decapods in the US, being Great Western 90 and Frisco 1630
@StaffsTransport 14 күн бұрын
I have an HO model of Frisco 1630 (Bachmann), very nice indeed. I run her at our local model railway club.
@StaffsTransport 14 күн бұрын
And I see 90 on the Strasburg Railroad live cameras
@danielsellers8707 14 күн бұрын
Looks splendid! Good that it's been preserved:-) Seen it at Crewe last year before restoration; a part of recent history!
@StaffsTransport 14 күн бұрын
It is excellent, and nice to see up close
@spankflaps1365 16 күн бұрын
0:37 That’s looks like 92135 with the BR1C tender. Built 1957 Crewe, withdrawn 6/67, cut up at Hull 3/68.
@ithewonder 20 күн бұрын
Thanks for the compliments myself ( Brian Porter) and James did class 90, i did the 91 & James the 87. I'm currently repainting the APT next
@StaffsTransport 20 күн бұрын
Wonderful work. A pleasure to walk around your exhibits. I hope a 92 is added at some point. Again, top work, much admired.
@philipspencer1834 20 күн бұрын
That Class 90 is mint!! 😎👍 Thanks for that.
@StaffsTransport 20 күн бұрын
Looks amazing, thanks
@simongurden9848 21 күн бұрын
Stunning restoration and a livery that really suits
@StaffsTransport 21 күн бұрын
It certainly is. Great to have a close look.
@grahamallen1970 22 күн бұрын
Who stole the compressors😅 great restoration😊
@StaffsTransport 21 күн бұрын
Certainly is!
@BritishRail60062 23 күн бұрын
Great video. I hope they can get a Class 92 and a Class 60 preserved there as well. Maybe a Class 319 to boot.
@StaffsTransport 23 күн бұрын
Really hoping for a 92 at Crewe Heritage Centre!
@richierich1258 23 күн бұрын
Great video Ian, and hello to SJ
@StaffsTransport 23 күн бұрын
Cheers. A top day at Crewe. I'll pass your regards onto SJ
@snocoelevators 26 күн бұрын
You should definitely railfan in the US! There's lots of trains, lots of great lashups, and lots of great hornshows!
@StaffsTransport 26 күн бұрын
One day maybe!
@StaffsTransport 27 күн бұрын
Tones for Whitebridge Lane and Meaford Road crossings
@lwerelwere8880 28 күн бұрын
Love the sound of the trains?
@snocoelevators 29 күн бұрын
Gotta love those S160s! Out of all 6 Class 1 railroads (BNSF, UP, NS, CSX, CPKC, CN), which one do you think has an interesting fleet of locomotives?
@StaffsTransport 29 күн бұрын
I love the Norfolk Southern as it was part of the old NW which was my grandads favourite when he visited USA. However, I watch a lot of BNSF railcams and their engines are superb.
@snocoelevators 28 күн бұрын
BNSF has some neat locomotives from both sides of the merger, such as B40-8Ws from Santa Fe, and triclops SD60Ms from Burlington Northern. Delta Yard has a diverse fleet of locomotives that haul the H-EVEROO, a unit garbage train
@snocoelevators Ай бұрын
A locomotive that Scotsman met up with is still operational, that being Southern 4501, a mikado. Scotsman looked like a mogul when it was towed by GG1s, a U23B, and a SD45.
@Timsvideochannel1 Ай бұрын
That's a beautiful location for a miniature railway, I enjoyed the ride, thanks for sharing 😊.
@StaffsTransport Ай бұрын
Cheers, you would be very welcome to visit and make one of your films.
@Timsvideochannel1 Ай бұрын
@@StaffsTransport Thank you, next time I'm in your part of the world, I'll make a point of dropping in.
@snocoelevators Ай бұрын
Gotta love that MOW machine! I'd definitely recommend going to either Merehead or Whatley quarries to see Y44 and Hanson 120 respectively! They dwarf the BR locomotives, despite being the lil' switchers that keep the shortlines and yards in the US moving!
@StaffsTransport Ай бұрын
My son is going to download the Horseshoe route on Rail Sim World, so watch out for a video cab ride soon!
@lwerelwere8880 Ай бұрын
Night night SJ
@StaffsTransport Ай бұрын
Night night from SJ
@lwerelwere8880 Ай бұрын
Blue one is amazing
@lwerelwere8880 Ай бұрын
Hello SJ and Ian! Amazing night trains
@snocoelevators Ай бұрын
I'd imagine the UK's locomotives wearing BR's blue and yellow scheme to have CSX's logo on the sides and on the noses and instead of the two tone horn, they're equipped with K5LAs and a bell (like most YN3 locomotives on CSX's roster)
@StaffsTransport Ай бұрын
Not many left in blue and yellow. During the 1970s and 80s they were mostly like that as the rail network was nationalised. With the different companies owning locos now there are many liveries. The blue and yellow is popular with enthusiasts, older diesels owned by excursion companies are often repainted in the old colours.
@snocoelevators Ай бұрын
Do you think the UK should adapt the US's railroading practices and their loading gauge? (that way the SW1001s aren't confined to their quarries)
@StaffsTransport Ай бұрын
It would be too expensive. Too many bridges. And (probably) not the traffic to justify it.
@jeremybagley1694 Ай бұрын
That's a scrubber not a broom use a broom with softer bristles and I should sweep right up
@snocoelevators Ай бұрын
Great hornshow by that GBRF EMD leader at the beginning! Since you watch Virtual Railfan, I'd recommend watching the Skykomish and Chehalis railcams! You can see 737 fuselage trains on Skykomish, and various trains on Chehalis railcam, including BNSF and UP trash trains, as well as a variety of motive power and different horns!
@StaffsTransport Ай бұрын
Cheers, will be viewing tonight 👍
@snocoelevators Ай бұрын
70012's in Erie testing. It has to be coupled to GECX 809 (a locomotive that's used as a coupler bridge car) in order to run with a pair of UP AC44 rebuilds
@snocoelevators Ай бұрын
When it comes to modern freight locomotives in the US, they look similar at first glance, but there's a few differences To tell a Dash 9 from a GEVO, look at the radiator. The radiator on a D9 is smaller than one on a GEVO To tell a D9 from an AC44CW, there's a vent on the left side below the number, but when it comes to some AC44s on CSX, CPKC, look at the trucks. On BNSF, the AC44s are numbered in the 5600s To tell a GEVO from an SD70ACe, look at the cab. The ACe has a notched nose while a GEVO doesn't
@StaffsTransport Ай бұрын
Very interesting information. Friday night is my time for watching Railfan live so I'll be keeping a look out. My son has Rail Sim World and has a US route, I'll check that out too.
@kevinmelanson3282 Ай бұрын
Propane tank from your grill and a torch handle
@StaffsTransport Ай бұрын
Absolutely!
@snocoelevators Ай бұрын
Out of all the commuter railroads in the US, Metra has a diverse fleet of locomotives! From F40PHs, F59PHs, F59PHIs, MP36PH-3s, and their new SD70MACHs (which are rebuilt SD70MACs) Surprised that the UK has lots of mainline excursions (both with older steam locomotives and modern diesel and electric locomotives)
@StaffsTransport Ай бұрын
There's a huge market for nostalgia and dining trains over here.
@snocoelevators Ай бұрын
Definitely seems like it! We don't have a bunch of mainline excursions like the UK, but we have lots of shortline railroads with classic EMDs and GEs, and heritage railroads with vintage steam locomotives! One of those heritage railroads operates a locomotive that Flying Scotsman met during its US excursion trip, and that's Southern 4501!
@snocoelevators Ай бұрын
If you were out trackside in the US, what Class 1 railroad would you want to go railfanning on one of their subdivisions?
@StaffsTransport Ай бұрын
I'd like to see plenty of freight, coal if possible, and perhaps some older diesels. I watch some of the Railfan streams and enjoy those. Of course I like the Strasburg Railroad cam at Paradise as it has the main Amtrack line too, although not much freight. Western Maryland cam also nice to see the steam locomotives.
@snocoelevators Ай бұрын
BNSF's Delta Yard has a great pool of locomotives that haul trains throughout the Scenic, Bellingham, and Seattle subs. There's lots of different Geeps, SD75Ms, SD60Ms, all with different schemes!
@snocoelevators Ай бұрын
This is like a GP7 or U23B hauling an excursion on one of the many subdivisions on all 6 Class 1 railroads. Usually in the US, steam locomotive stars like UP 844, SP 4449, or N&W 611 go out on mainline excursions. I think an excursion using classic GEs and EMDs would definitely be cool!
@StaffsTransport Ай бұрын
I have a Lionel GP7, superb diesel!
@snocoelevators Ай бұрын
Gotta love some MOW machines and deadhead lite power moves!
@StaffsTransport Ай бұрын
I'm going to buy the Lionel MOW tie machine, looks very cool.
@snocoelevators Ай бұрын
I don't know why they'd want to take out the 69s before getting rid of the 56s (they're more reliable than the 56s due to their EMD 710 prime mover)
@StaffsTransport Ай бұрын
They had mechanical issues but I think it has now been resolved.
@combatshox Ай бұрын
Spin the brush round.Use the back as the front.Easy.
@StaffsTransport Ай бұрын
Tried that!
@snocoelevators Ай бұрын
Baretable trains are not a common sight on the Class 1 railroads, but hotshot intermodals are! If you visit the US, check out Horsehoe Curve or BNSF's Southern Transcon. Those places have lots of trains!
@StaffsTransport Ай бұрын
I've heard of Horsehoe curve anyway!
@snocoelevators Ай бұрын
Horseshoe Curve has a 1.8% grade, so Norfolk Southern has these helper sets push or pull the trains at Horseshoe. They're either 1-2 pairs of SD40Es or a pair SD70ACus
@jonnys13-g9t Ай бұрын
Brush the other way away not towards
@StaffsTransport Ай бұрын
I did. The glossy leaves still stayed put.
@robr1305 Ай бұрын
Dude, brooming that leaf like he’s about to sell you some kind of new Chinese broom… it’s like he’s Joey from friends, trying to open a milk carton…. If he was more incompetent on how to use a I think he would be flipping it over and trying to beat it with a stick.
@StaffsTransport Ай бұрын
Lol, it was difficult to film with one hand and brush with the other, but it made no difference what I did.
@SheliaByryan Ай бұрын
I was there that year I'm 73 now amazing
@HenrysAdventures Ай бұрын
Great shot!
@scottmartin8380 Ай бұрын
That’s a push broom. It works by going forward because the bristles are oriented to work on the push, not the pull. Use a regular angled broom for pulling stuff towards you. Just thought you should know.
@StaffsTransport Ай бұрын
It doesn't work in either direction on laurel leaves lol
@markmonster8113 Ай бұрын
Start brushing a bit beyond them. You're currently pressing them down with the back of the brush.
@StaffsTransport Ай бұрын
Brush slides over them. If they flip over you can catch them
@TELLBOY_E17 Ай бұрын
Need a softer broom - o
@StaffsTransport Ай бұрын
Lol, tried about 15 different brushes over the last 35 years!
@HenrysAdventures Ай бұрын
Interesting video! Good to see some Chopper action.
@StaffsTransport Ай бұрын
Happy days !
@HenrysAdventures Ай бұрын
Interesting video. The old Oakmoor Station is somewhere I never got round to visiting when I lived in the area.
@StaffsTransport Ай бұрын
There's not really much left, but an interesting history.
@HenrysAdventures Ай бұрын
Great shot! Love the sound of a Class 37.
@HenrysAdventures Ай бұрын
Great shot! Love double headed Grids!
@HenrysAdventures Ай бұрын
Some great shots there.
@StaffsTransport Ай бұрын
Very happy days from the past!
@HenrysAdventures Ай бұрын
Great shot! I must visit Amerton again one day.