Great job, Bill.

Wow. That is cool

I rode on one of those once. I used to be a telecommunications technician with Canadian National and back in the mid 70s worked in Northern Ontario. As my work often took me to the middle of nowhere, along the track, I'd arrange for rides on freight trains. However, on one occasion, my ride was one of these. One thing I recall was the screen door type of latch, with a long bar, the width of the door. It was just in case it was necessary to get out in a hurry. I've forgotten where it was that I got on, but it was over an hour back to Capreol, where I got off.

I have a handcar and velocipede(1900) from the Algoma Central and a Fairmont B4 (1941) from the Pere Marquette (C&O).

That would be my dream job

The line from Coldwater to sturgis is closed now

Do you tent these out

Brings back lots of memories of the 1970's when I was a motor car man . The riding was great but the stopping todo the repairs was rough for just two men. I am very grateful for those that are keeping the motorcars alive and well.

great catch and video and. concert of this CP holiday train nice horn salutes too

It´s so much fun to make and eat a snack and go by the rails !!!

northeast regiomal cars bout thousand miles away lol

I occasionally ride METRA and never experienced such a delay. Thanks for sharing this video and narration.

Thanks for sharing your experience and video. Your narration has been educational as I learned about NARCOA recently. I believe that I am definitely developing a new Bucket List Item 😏🤩

Absolutely yes ! Just wish I was there to enjoy it for real. 🙂👍🇬🇧

it would so much fun to ride in one.

they are so cool.i wish i had one.

Finally will try to head that way after so these years. Thanks for the fine filming and I'll check you out for some other crossing ideas.

How do u buy one

Biggest collection of geeks and nerds I've seen in ages. I'd fit right in. Love it..!! I've even got the same Weber BBQ. 😃

They have these in Australia too but are called service cars. Australia also has dedicated owners as we see in this video. There are not so many abandoned railway lines over here. Often as soon as a line is closed parts of the line are ripped up to be used for other purposes such as rail trails or redevelopment.

They were called jiggers when I was young.

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5:16 90 miles / 2.5 gallons = 36 mpg or 6.5 liters/(100km)

9:20 We made up all the brackets > AKA broomstick lol

Beautiful video of the lights of the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train!

In AOTEAROA (LAND OF THE LONG WHITE CLOUD) NEW ZEALAND, as a grommet,( young fella)school holidays rode rail inspections with my uncle...called Jiggers back in the day...weren't enclosed like these, but the freedom experienced, Yeah, great memories, working on the railroads..

What engine capacity do these rail Road cars have? Thanks

What does it cost to get a car??

When I was a kid. We called these put-put cars.

Awesome video sir

While these cars will keep you out of the rain, I'll bet a lot of the romance is lost compared to the open "homebuilt" rail cars. Also, I can't understand why the steel wheels are not replaced by resin wheels that are much quieter with a much larger diameter.

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Looks like a great hobby. What insurance does the railroad insist you have?

Hopefully miracles can lead me onboard. God, please fulfill my dream.

Back in the day, I actually rode these up in Canada at work...our work gang had a bunch of these with some motorcars pulling a train up to 3 more motorless carriages to carry up to 12 employees in a consist! LOL what a great memory to see these running!

I hope this will speed up service and more trains added for METRA especially which needs a second track from Rondout to Fox Lake badly.

What is your average speed and top speed?

Great stuff steam train coming today Soo 1003 .

Awesome.

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how do you figure out where the trains are so you don't get run over?

Great video. So interesting to see these cars.

I remember this railcar on display in tomah was there for many years.

they were called Jiggers up in Canada in the 50's and 60's.

Bbq and railroading....a winning combination

This is a charming video. Made me consider looking into this hobby a bit deeper. Thanx for posting!

I'm 78 years old I remember them as a kid and old steam engines we lived a 1/2 block from the tracks .the rail guys would give us kids short rides .fun times .☺️

Awesome Video! I found this video after just watching some speedster go by my work on a short line in Pennsylvania called The Lycoming Valley line. (Williamsport Pa) i find this hobby one I'd like to do in the future