1885 Train Station Burns! 2 Trains Passing It At Same Time Indiana & Ohio Railway (Flashback) In Oh

Baltimore And Ohio Railroad Train Station Is Destroyed By Fire! We See The Last Train That I Filmed Passing The Station & We See 2 Trains Passing The Station At The Same Time. CSX Owned The 1885 Station And Indiana And Ohio Railway Operates The Tracks On Both Sides Of It. Railroad Maintenance Of Way Equipment Is Seen Leaving The Station & Passing An Interesting Railroad Crossing Near Blanchester, Ohio. The train station is just east of Blanchester in the small town of Midland City.
The station actually lasted several years past the date that it was supposed to be torn down. Plans to demolish it were cancelled due to the virus a few years back. The area that it is located has had numerous structure fires over the years and it always surprised me that the vandals didn't target the station. I knew every time that I filmed it might be my last. If it didn't finally get torn down the vandals might hit.
This videos shows some of my favorite trains passing the station. I was here one time a few years ago when two trains passed the station at the same time. That had to be rare. Not many trains use either line. The Midland Sub that runs on the north side of the station only sees about 2-4 trains a day with half of them running in the dark. The Greenfield Sub runs on the south side of the station and is owned by the village of Greenfield, Ohio. It is somewhere around 26 miles long and short locals pass by on the Greenfield sub several days a week. These trains only have a single Geep and just a handful of cars.
The track east of Greenfield was removed in the 80s. Amtrak used this line in the late 70s and I rode Amtrak on it going to and from Orlando, Florida. I also rode the Chessie Steam Special past the station to Greenfield and back to Cincinnati in the late 70s. We rode an I&O dinner train from Midland to Greenfield and back somewhere around 1988 but I can't remember the actual year. We got our tickets from inside the train station. That is probably the last time that the train station was used for a passenger train. Regular passenger service stopped about 1956. If anyone can give me accurate information about this station please leave a comment and I will update the info.
The train station was reported on fire around 2am on January 1, 2024. It took 4 fire departments about 2 hours to put the fire out. I filmed this the next day.
There was a piece of maintenance of way equipment sitting on the track when I arrived. We see it start up and run west toward Blanchester. I chased it to a railroad crossing that uses the radio on 161.220 to notify the crew that the crossing gates are activated and it notifies them when the gates are deactivated. We hear the transmission on my radio as it deactivates. Have you ever seen a crossing like this? We also see the Greenfield local leave Blanchester and go past the station on its way to work Huhtamaki in New Vienna, Ohio. This line also has Candle Lite in Leesburg and Adient US in Greenfield at the end of track. The last mile or so of track is actually a small piece of Detroit, Toledo & Ironton track that runs north to Adient US.
See my Indiana & Ohio Railway playlist for more videos on this line. I have some great videos of the Greenfield Sub including railroad switching at Candle Lite in Leesburg. I have videos that show the switchback track in Greenfield, the low bridge there over a public road and the giant railroad bridge over Paint Creek.
Filmed Tuesday, January 2, 2024 in 1080p with 60fps. Thanks for watching!
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[@rodsmith3911]

Sad to see the old passenger station reduced to ashes. It was a good job you recorded it for future generations to get to see what it was like last year. I suppose it's better than watching it slowly fall down and maybe hurt someone but it is a lost piece of railroad history now gone for ever.

[@robertf3479]

Yeah, it was in pretty rough shape. The last time JT featured it you could see holes in the floor in places and there was a kids bike laying on the ground next to it. I'm a Dad and Grandpa so you can imagine what was going through my mind. I wonder how this fire got started, maybe even who started it.

[@JawTooth]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@deaneparker9469]

Hard to see the good friend being put to out to pasture. Thanks JT.

[@richarderickson8290]

What sad day when we loose treasures like this in our railroad history!

[@chrisbuxton1958]

Lose

[@richarderickson8290]

@@chrisbuxton1958 Thank you

[@JimboW-iv7zw]

One can sure tell your love of train stations, not only this one but where ever you report on one. You’re a true rail fan. Even reporting on the old signals. Good tribute JW. 🚂🚂🚂

[@JawTooth]

Thanks!

[@charliebland3087]

​@@JawTooth I had a tornado warning in Georgia jaw tooth

[@charliebland3087]

​@@JawToothit was a 14 mph storm

[@robertdshannon5155]

JT: this is why your vids are so important. They document what was and now isn’t, Thanx

[@leecarlson9713]

It is always sad to see a piece of our short national history disappear. The trains were an essential part of the development of the US to the superpower we are today. So many memories lost. Very glad you have it documented on video so many times, sir. Hello, from Brownsville, TX

[@lessparks7802]

Sad to see another piece of the past disappear. Looks like once the debris is cleared quite a bit of old brick will be left. Perhaps something nice could be built to note the history. On a personal note I rode the Amtrak between Athens and Cincinnati a couple of times in the '70. Keep up the great work!

[@the-terrible63]

Great video Brian and I'm sorry about the Midland Station set on fire, too bad once it closed, the company didn't take care of that historical building. Thank you very much

[@paulbergen9114]

Sad to say one knew it was just a matter of time until that depot met its end. Thanks for the review of trains of the past that rolled by it during better times. Indeed between rail fans the maintenance equipment and the local it was like a mini funeral service. As for live action Loki the youngster had best heed the sage wisdom of senior dog Brandy

[@TMC-15Jan45]

When traveling, my wife and I take time to stop and look at old RR stations, old houses and barns. As you stand there it's as if you can hear sounds from the distant past. Thanks for documenting.

[@Nano-pj4lh]

Judging by the dilapidated state of the station before it was destroyed by fire, I'm guessing it had been out of service for a long time.

[@JawTooth]

Yes since before I was born

[@Howoldareweanywayyipes]

It's really great, JT, that you don't have advertisements interupting your videos.

[@richarderickson8290]

Thank you for the tribute.

[@JawTooth]

My pleasure!

[@pgronemeier]

Ummm....The fire's still burning! How many departments does it take to put out a fire? 😛🔥🔥🔥

[@beulahpowell1478]

This was sad to hear about that train station burning down 😢 Lots of interesting information and pretty locomotives Enjoyed this and seeing your pets are always a joy. Thanks Mr JT. Stay safe out there.❤😊

[@stevenpitts6665]

All those journeys that started from that station over the years, some to start a new life or off to wars never to return. It’s a shame that it got to the point that it was beyond repurposing into something for the community. Thank you for this video JT, appreciate your heritage while you can, because one day it ain’t going to be there.

[@Carolb66]

Ah JT this is so sad, I remember you filming it it was in a state but still standing, such a piece of history reduced to ashes. Sad to see. ❤

[@MAGronemeyer]

I watched 1960Gambit's video of the burned out Midland train depot. According to him, this was an act of arson on New Years Eve. I watched your video when you filmed the inside of the depot back in October 2023. What a shame that they burned it to the ground. It was due to be torn down anyway. It was in horrible condition. Your video was better than 1960Gambit's video, because you went further in depth about the depot than he did.

[@user-lz4uo6nr4g]

How incredibly sad to lose this piece of RR history. I always thought the design of that building was beautiful and wished someone could have restored it. Any idea how the fire started? Thanks for paying tribute to a grand old station JT. At least it's in your video's where we can all see it from time to time. Until next time!!

[@JawTooth]

I agree with you. I have seen so much train stuff disappear. I bet it was arson

[@benjaminspencer6507]

Probably somebody with nothing better to do!!! So sad!! @@JawTooth

[@PrismRisen]

Thanks for showing that flash-back to 2020 of the Midland City, OH 1885 train station. It's obvious no one was attempting to save it at that time. It's wonderfully engaging to read your history of using various trains on that line over many years. What road is that "LTEX" power heading that October 2023 train ahead of the IORY #4490? Bonus coverage - a destroyed dumpster and new switches installed! Thanks for another top-notch video, Jawtooth!

[@DonutJim]

I could hear the sadness in your voice while you were talking about the station and your memories of it. Such a shame to watch that station deteriorate and lose that connection to the past.

[@46fd04]

Looks like the local FD didnt fully extinguish it. Looks like a rekindle to me

[@rogertemple7193]

It was really sad to see the train station that burned down and the flashbacks of it from previous videos in Midland City Ohio. always great to see another appearance by the Train Dogs Thanks Jaw Tooth.🇺🇲🤠🐶🐶🐱🇺🇲 🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🇺🇲💨

[@johncraig8919]

At least you have it recorded for future reference.

[@train1962]

That building was beyond hope for many years. Sadly, it has been a tinderbox sitting there for years. Not surprising an arsonist burned it down. CSX should have dealt with that building, one way or the other, a long time ago. That piece of MOW equipment doesn't sound too healthy.Stay Safe Brian.

[@JawTooth]

Thanks Steve!

[@jonathantibbetts9382]

The MOW has a Detroit Diesel 2 stroke. Sound is norma.

[@ronbrooks6681]

Good Day Friend, definitely looks like Arson. Still smoldering. It's to bad people can not leave things alone. I used to be in Law Enforcement and when I retired I could've written a book. Somebody in town is behind this, and more than likely got paid to do it. Keep up your Great Train Videos my Friend. Ron from Duanesburg and a Rail Fan.

[@jeffmurphree2937]

I'm surprised to see the Fire Dept left with the building remains still burning. Did the fire cause any damage to the surrounding rr equipment or track?

[@rrelectric5159]

Sad to see another historic building lost to a fire. So glad you recorded it for us to see what it was like. Keep up the good work!

[@JawTooth]

Thank you! Will do!

[@daveyoung5445]

Great job on filming the old station. It’s very sad I was hoping you found something in the wreckage like an old clock or anything it’s gonna be something in there. I can’t believe they left it burning. Did you see the road sign the road sign said railroad Road

[@markwalker1144]

I love old buildings, but unfortunately, they get to the point they become a safety hazard. This building stayed up longer than it should've. Thanks for the video Brian stay well roll on

[@garymessina1609]

A very sad day for railfans when a piece of history burns to the ground thanks Brian for sharing this with us

[@JawTooth]

Yes it was a sad day. It won't be the same without the train station there

[@Howoldareweanywayyipes]

wow, the station is still burning with smoke blowing out of it.

[@kahunatiki6498]

Fantastic tribute video Jawtooth. So incredibly sad to see our history in this country either falling apart or being torn apart.

[@55DepotStreet]

Great tribute to the old station. 10,000’s were served over the 100+ years it was active. The jumps between this week and a couple months ago is epic use of the medium. You have a keen sense of balance in your presentation and editing. Without a doubt you’ve become my favorite youtube channel. Relaxing, no stress, and no narrative over the train sounds. I love when you ‘sell’ the video with “this is going to be a good one” or “that was a good one!” Never a negative other than waiting 3 hours for a train. Whatever drives you, keep up the passion! The 5 hour holiday present was fantastic! Thanks. I split it into 3 hr then 2hr. I watched and enjoyed every minute. You’re the best, JT. ‼️🌞✔️🌝 🇺🇸

[@martinmarsola6477]

Back again, Brian. This ALS I have is terrible. Now in a nursing home, but have the IPAD with me, so I can watch your videos again. A shame about the station. Hoping both your families, human and animals are healthy and ready for the winter. 👍🙂🇺🇸

[@jerrydaily8208]

JT. I worked for the old B&O back in the sixties and early seventies as a tower operator. Used to run trains from Newark to Cincinnati down the C&N division down to Midland and on to Cincinnati. They were 102 & 104 East bound 85 & 97 West bound. They would stop in Columbus at the Fifth Ave yard or what was East Columbus tower where I worked. The old NY tower burned down in about 1988. It was vacant at that time. No cause was ever determined but was thought to be arson.

[@JawTooth]

Awesome! That is when I started rail fanning. Thanks for your comments

[@YoBoyyRyan]

It was sad to see it come down, it was just a matter of when, and how it came down

[@user-dw7lt3mi4p]

Your 1956 date refers to the last passenger train on the traditional Midland branch Columbus to Midland City, then on the Ohio Division main to Cincinnati. It was eastbound on July 21, 1956. B & O passenger trains on the main line passed by here from Cincinnati to Chillicothe to Parkersburg, Washington DC, etc. They ran until the start up of Amtrak, April 30 1971. AMTRAK Shenandoah used same route from October 31, 1976 to September 30th 1981. While CSX stillowns a couple of other buildings along these lines, Midland City station was owned by Village of Greenfield.

[@russelltrupia4479]

So sad to hear about the train station. I remember all those videos, your channel is top notch JT👍👍

[@JawTooth]

Thank you very much!

[@poowg2657]

You could say the station received a Jedi funeral. I figured it would have fallen under the next snow load. The freight building in Blanchester has the same colors that SOO Line painted their buildings. Great action and a nice station tribute. Enjoyed it much, thanks JT!

[@musclecarmitch908]

Such a beautiful old unique station Jawtooth, glad you got it on video before it was gone! Wish it could've been saved somehow but it looked too far gone anyway. It was still beautiful though even in it's bad shape, ashame it couldn't be left alone awhile longer.

[@blueskyboys9855]

Great video JT. Thanks for showing the before and after... sad to see that old station go... but it's not the 1st and probably won't be the last.

[@michaelhewitt258]

Good morning JawTooth and Mrs JawTooth Great video as always Stay safe and warm

[@JawTooth]

Hello Michael!

[@thomasmackowiak]

Thank you for your video on the demise of the old depot in Midland, Ohio. It was a shame that the old depot had to go that way. I hope that the ruins of the depot are removed quickly so they do not sit around for a long time. That was a long train that you caught going past the smoldering ruins. That piece of maintenance of way equipment appeared to have two magnets on it. Usually, you see a magnet of that size on a self-propelled crane.

[@byrongilbert3720]

its always sad to see history destroyed.

[@JawTooth]

I agree

[@louGriggs1944]

It's sad to see that grand old station end up like that. But thanks for covering it.

[@JawTooth]

Thanks for watching!

[@robertlinville6997]

Great video. Hope they can find the Midland sign that was on the building by the fuel tank. Maybe a historical marker and cleanup the brick walkway would be cool.

[@williamsantangelo]

Thank You Jaw Tooth, and so sorry for our loss, a piece of history erased

[@ellenyager9577]

I surely hope it wasn’t arson. I can’t think of one reason why anyone would want to destroy a piece of history like this, even though it was fixing to fall down. Thanks to you, it will live on in digital memory.

[@donnieenfusse9038]

Great video Jaw Tooth. Have a great day and thank you for the great video. I remember you videoing from this location in the past. Sad to see that happened

[@davidmoran3248]

Hi JT: thank you for sharing... So disappointing about the train station burning down! Hopefully someone will know something about potential perpetrators... Otherwise, the rest of the video is awesome as usual! I also wanted to note a Thank You for including the aerial photos. Always helps to see a bigger picture!.. Have a nice day! Respectfully, David.

[@sfm5s]

Thanks jaw tooth for recording the station even in its poor condition. Too bad that some group could not have restored the building as a heritage site. The railway could also have used it as an equipment storage shed or whatever to save the building. Anyhow it’s history now and maybe other former signal houses will get saved to preserve our railway heritage

[@djburland]

So sad to see that historic building burnt to the ground

[@nancyoffenhiser4916]

That makes me so sad. Thank you so much for the video. It's just we just don't have any appreciation in this country for anything of the past with any hope of resurrecting it for the future. I'm thinking about our Moline Illinois station that they just finally tore down several years ago

[@JawTooth]

I totally agree! I would have loved to see this station moved somewhere and restored. I didn't know about the Moline station. I will look it up

[@RodrigoSousaFerrovias]

Hi my dear friend, fantastic video, I liked it, so beautiful train, greetings from Brasil 🇧🇷

[@danielulz1640]

Too bad that the old station burned but, sadly, it was probably already damaged beyond repair.

[@kennethfuller8347]

The squeal of the wheel flanges rubbing the inside rail, on the Oct. 18th vid is horrible, but music to my ears at the same time. That was a long train, considering only 2 power units upfront .. and most of the cars were loaded except for the tankers, according to spring compression. I loved hearing the radio exchange on your scanner, too .. And though the station was already doomed, it's a damn shame to see that it went the way it did .. and no one will be held accountable.. I love your signature wave and swipe timed perfectly to the music at the end of each vid ... good stuff, JT, thanks.

[@DJ279V]

Great catches and glad you filmed the old station to flashback upon.

[@JawTooth]

Thanks !

[@skimmer8774]

That's a bummer man. It was a cool place that really showed how things use to be.

[@theconservative1967]

It's sad to see pieces of history be reduced to ashes like this. There should be more efforts to preserve such history for future learning.

[@tomroise9426]

I sure hope you called the fire department to come back There were active flames in the pile while you were filming !!

[@nateleonard5270]

Great video JT sure am going to miss the Midland train station that was set on fire 🔥 I love seeing that station in your video 😪😪

[@JawTooth]

Thanks 👍

[@davidstueve931]

Hello top of the world again Paris Arkansas yeah it’s too bad the station burnt I hate to see stuff like that. 😢 At least you’ve got it on film can always look back love your videos thank you

[@barrywilliams991]

JawTooth; Did you ever record trains on film? If so, have you digitized any of the old stuff you have? If so, would you consider sharing a bit of it with us? Same for video tape. Hey everyone, start your day with JawTooth. For him, all of the trains are "good ones" and I agree especially when they are lucky enough to be shared by him! Thanks JawTooth!

[@Deploracle]

Thumbnail looks like a really well done model train layout.

[@Carolb66]

Fab video JT proper old style railroad with diamonds, telegraph poles & tilting signal awesome trains my favourite was the intermodel with dpu you dont see that often. Nice seeing Brandi & Loki playing together at the end. 🐕🐕‍🦺😊👍

[@JawTooth]

Many thanks!

[@randylearmonth4047]

That really sad about that station, I love those old buildings

[@randystevens8683]

It’s sad when historical places disappear like this. Period

[@barbararoberto1258]

Great videos of the trains passing by the old station

[@JawTooth]

Many thanks!

[@lashendawest7509]

Great catches and nice video

[@glens2036]

I would guess a transient tried to starta fire to stay warm, it sure the heck didn't spontaneously combust. Terrible.

[@stormraven4183]

So sad to see it go this way. I just saw your video of this station last week, and now it's gone 😢

[@JawTooth]

It sure is

[@user-zr2lq4vb7l]

That's sad the station burned down after the time it stood there all the years

[@BeeLineEast]

Thats a shame for that old station. Been there all those years now its gone forever.

[@EntertainmentWorldz]

great video sir ❤❤❤❤

[@BillSchlichting]

Loved the tribute. Looks like the firefighters didn't completely put out the flames. Loved watching Brandy and Loki going at it over a piece of trash. Brandy is getting grumpy.

[@williamchristy8123]

Good morning Jaw Tooth.

[@chuxproductions1090]

Great footage captured in this video! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@JawTooth]

Thanks for watching

[@tomroise9426]

Loved your video of train passing h while the station still stood!! That will be valid for future reference!!

[@anncarothers4481]

Dear JT: your expert documentation is already a treasure and on into the future. Your closing music causes me to think of "...John Henry was a steel driving man"... Your overhead shots are great for future historical study. Thank you and Mrs. JT for your talent and tenacity. ❤

[@KPrime31]

Sad day for sure. Great video JT, nicely done!

[@celioleitao7303]

Awesome video jaw tooth, sad that the old train station burned down.

[@randydobson1863]

hello Jaw it's is Randy and i like yours video is cool Thanks Jaw Friends Randy

[@georgettedebuhr2660]

Another great video from Jaw Tooth. Have a nice day 😊🌈

[@revharrycwigmoreiii5787]

So Sad, it could have been restored as a historic site years ago instead of allowing it to go down, Thanks Jaw Tooth for posting.

[@russellault2391]

Shame to see such great piece of history go away to bad it couldn't be saved and restored

[@dboatube]

bummer that piece of history has been lost. great vid. the pup segment has me asking Q: what is the breed of your newest pup? a replacement is possible here for my now 13 yr old lab. she lost her smaller older companion last week. the place is just not the same without two four leggers running, well at their ages, walking around. seeing your new one and the older one playing was so sweet and a tear welled up as our loss so recent. that breed looks like a good match for us. keep up the great work and stay warm.

[@danslejardindecytrus]

Merci beaucoup pour cette vidéo et bonne soirée ! 👍

[@johnwoodall3791]

That is really sad as i remember you covering an not often used rail line and the facility in much need of some TLC. But abandoned, a great facility which i commented that would be a nice place to buy and look at the trains go by and had s magical outlook as scenery goes😄

[@johnwoodall3791]

Sorry about that stupid happy face, got itself in there somehow, because that is a real piece of railway history that could have been sold off to somone to formulate a rail fan club to man at amy time or ones oen personal home if your love for trains does not end you up in the divorce court with your wife. Really nice video.

[@JawTooth]

Yes, true. I'm going to miss that station. The photography won't be the same without it. That would have been a great place for a Railfan to live. CSX owns it though

[@keontemorris6012]

Good morning Jaw Tooth

[@user-ep7gu8ez3i]

It's a pity for the old railway station. It’s too bad we couldn’t save it (Thanks for the interesting video!!!!!!!!!))))

[@JawTooth]

Thanks for watching!

[@DTD110865]

This sucks. I saw that it was a station from 1885, and I immediately thought of the one in Brooksville, Florida. I didn't grow up around that station, but it would still piss me off if somebody tried to burn that down. I hope 1960Gambit's video has some evidence that can convict the arsonist.

[@randylearmonth4047]

That old station was pretty wooped, I think it was beyond restoration, great video

[@JawTooth]

I think so too. RIP

[@MistyFox04]

Piece of crap vandals. That station shoulda been a protected landmark. Even in disrepair. It was a beautiful station

[@nealgold8442]

Great video son!! Great to see the G&W short lines.

[@JawTooth]

Thanks!

[@waynedoeblin6801]

It’s always a shame to see history go up in flames like this,so sad 😔

[@ludovictandi1981]

God bless you Jaw Tooth.Cheers mate.

[@LeonaRasalas]

Sad to see old things go. 😒 AND, those dogs are too cute!

[@JawTooth]

I really appreciate your support! thank you

[@timlabell]

That's sad that it took 4 fire departments to destroy it. 🤦‍♂️ 1800 gone in a spark and a splash. 🤷‍♂️ thanks for your all you do.❤

[@lesashiminski690]

Hey jaw tooth bummer about station. That mow equipment is a brush cutter. Cuts back small trees and shrubs growing to close to tracks. Have a great railroad day 🙋‍♀️🚂

[@JawTooth]

Thanks for the info! If I could have got there sooner I could have filmed it working

[@lesashiminski690]

@@JawTooth welcome. Seen one on the NYSW RR between Earlville and Sherburne NY in the 1980s

[@londonwhaley8690]

I enjoyed that video👍👍

[@JawTooth]

Thanks 👍

[@jefferygreen7535]

She's gone. Sad to see.