2018/130 Beckley West Virginia to Charleston West Virginia

[@elicerk5116]

Sure was a beautiful day outside today love your videos keep up the great work and thanks for using the hat cam I appreciate all of the truckers because without you guys America would be at a stand still my dad is a trucker and I am very thankful for him and that he is my great dad be safe out there my friend and have a great week.

[@anthonyfrederick2188]

Hammer down driver god bless u and be safe on ur journey and thank u if it wasn't for you truckers we would have nothing thank u for all u sacrifice

[@chadsimmons2076]

i like watching your videos make me think of my dad he died he was a truck driver for 30 yrs

[@californiadetailing7687]

It was me jbg that asked for the hatcam. Thanks for filming with the hatcam appreciate it! Safe travels ✌🏼

[@michaelseanroberts552]

Hey driver, new subscriber here...I live in Huntington WV which is about another hour west of Charleston. I’ve watched about 50 of your videos so far and enjoy the content. Keep up the good work and stay safe.

[@24juan68]

thanks Sean

[@Wade50]

Hey JBG, I was asking you last night about a night time video through Charleston. This daytime video is absolutely beautiful scenery. All of the mountains, the river, the bridges, the train, the Kmart, the capitol dome, the city what a nice ride! Gonna watch this one over and over again. Thanks to you and babyblue and the shout out from Tampers at the end. You are a good guy, safe travels to you always.

[@shaunchisholm11]

Love the hat cam and driving through the mountains! Never gets old.

[@johnhutchinson2981]

I used to be a railroad engineer in Australia. Most of the road locomotives you see have a diesel engine usually 3000 to 5000 horsepower Which drive 2 generators one for power to run the traction motors to pull the train and the other to run the lights, fuel pump cab heaters, air-conditioners and refrigerator and stove for crew comfort. When a train is standing ready to go the engineer steadily opens the throttle. This tells the governor to allow more fuel into the fuel racks and simultaneously increases the excitation of the main generator to put out more amps( Power ) to pull the train. Going down hill the engineer has 2 braking system as you do. The common is the air brake to bring the train to a stand but the supplementary brake is the dynamic brake. Mainly used on longer descending grades it turns the traction motors into generators and runs the generated power through resistors in the roof of the locomotive.Whilst disending hills like Donner Pass in California the engineer can use both braking system simultaneously which keep his wheels much cooler, There was a runaway train in San Bernadino CA where not all the dynamic brakes were working and just almost just relying totally on the air brake only and one or more wheels got so hot they just disintergrated and there was a massive derailment. Unfortunely there were fatalities.

[@unclejoe5541]

Sorry if this has already been commented but railroad engines are diesel-electric. Alternators supply 600 volts to traction motors mounted on each axle. Until about 25 years ago, they were all DC motors, but reliable AC motors, computerized wheel slip technology, and some serious inverters allowed AC traction to become popular. Hope this helps. Peace.

[@tichdaddy1]

Thinking the two pieces of mail today was from me John. Nothing fancy, just two heartfelt cards, one for you, one for "special secret project"

[@geno55912]

Interstate 64 in West Virginia is beautiful country, traveled there many times driving a semi truck, I started back in 1987.

[@tichdaddy1]

True that John. Our local Kmart went belly up years ago.I miss it. We still have Sears in Atlanta area... for now..

[@tichdaddy1]

Hat cam view and sleeper berth cam view.. both GREAT! Awesome video, as always John. When the next LIVE stream for JBG Travels Adventures John? I dont want to miss out!

[@geno55912]

Jacobs Engine brakes like the one installed on yours, the low setting engages cylinders 1 & 3, medium engages 1&3 and 2 & 4 and the high setting engages the engine brakes on all 6 cylinders.

[@terriw3581]

a Jake Brake works (also known as “Jacobs Engine Brake” or “compression release brake”). For those who don’t know, a “Jake Brake” is what makes that machine-gun like noise that you might hear from semi-trucks when they head down long steep hills.

[@justduff8990]

BASIC TRAIN ENGINE DESIGN JBG:: The ignition of diesel fuel pushes pistons connected to an electric generator. The resulting electricity powers motors connected to the wheels of the locomotive. A “diesel” internal combustion engine uses the heat generated from the compression of air during the upward cycles of the stroke to ignite the fuel.

[@KB-gs8zi]

Sir JBG !!! When you pass the last service plaza on I-77/64 North & start to climb the hill after the sharp curve at bottom ,,,look to your drivers side window and you will see the "ol Liberty tunnel that was part of the old road !!! They use the tunnel today for mine safety classes with fire !!! KEEP IT SAFE !!!

[@KB-gs8zi]

Sir JBG !!! The loco motor is connected directly to a generator for electric current that goes to the electric motors on each of the locos trucks !!! Each axle has its own motor !!! Thats how a loco can produce over 7,000 plus HP !!! KEEP IT SAFE !!!!

[@bradleygrapes3199]

Like watching your videos..Never see you do any safety inspections???

[@yeshuahamashia4403]

great video Johnny ....

[@sleeplessrichmond325]

The road between two toll plaza is always my favorite part，however it is not very easy for semi trucks

[@lilpops4444]

Daniel Castaneda says hi to ya! that's a nice view! Thanks

[@bernhard.herold]

Diesel trains can either be diesel-electric (powering a generator and basically going forward driven by an electric motor) or diesel-mechanical like Baby Blue. The latter ones are only for low speed shunting locomotives afaik.

[@michaeljbrooks3320]

Engines can be V-12, V-16, or V-20...Engine drives either an alternator (AC) or generator (DC) traction motors are either DC or AC.. The diesel engine has a drive shaft to the alternator then the power goes to the rectifier then to the inverter which turns the wheels..So yes its diesel and electrical..

[@johnhutchinson2981]

John I don't speak tagalo and I am sure there are a lot of Americans like me that would value you as a travel companion and to show your fellow traveler lots of sights that no tour operator would probably even know about. I think the Sydney-Manila fare return is about US $500 for a about an 8 hour flight. Footnote, I already have a wife

[@jerrylong2025]

More on railroad engines. Trucks have jake brakes - railroad engines have whats called dynamic braking. When dynamic brakes are activated the traction motors, which normally receive electricity from the generator to drive the wheels, become generators of electricity themselves which creates resistance - this makes for better train control during braking - especially going downhill - rather than depending solely on the air brakes.

[@jameswood6667]

Great. video .about. West. Virginia. .My. family. is. originally. from. Hurricane. W. V. would. love. to. see..a..video .from .there .

[@bobgreen8230]

What happened to you check engine light JBG?

[@earlblackman7001]

What I see on the History channel, modern Trains has a diesel motors that is connected to an electric generator that is connected to electric motor that is connected to the wheels.

[@KB-gs8zi]

Sir JBG !!! That Scotts double sided tape,,,is it outside tape from the auto dept. at Walmart ??? I use it on the widow shades of both our cars and don't have a problem with weather or wind !!!! KEEP IT SAFE !!!!

[@kibidk]

Most railroad locomotives are diesel-electric, hence a big diesel engine turning a huge generator supplying electricity to usually one traction motor pr. axle. However, some locomotives are diesel-hydraulic, where the diesel engine drives a big hydraulic transmission system. Currently the biggest one is made by the German company 'Voith' and it is a big 6 axle thing with a 5000hp main diesel engine. Many selfpropelled diesel passenger train-sets though, uses a handfull of small diesel-engines not much different from BB's engine and a "normal" mechanical gearbox.

[@24juan68]

so just one electric motor supposed to one in each axel?

[@kibidk]

If you mean the diesel-hydraulic type, it is actually very similar to an automatic car transmission - just way, way bigger. And no electric motors at all.

[@OhioTravelswithKris]

There was a bad accident this morning on i-70 traffic backed up a couple miles

[@barryhumphrey5009]

Hope you have a safe trip John.

[@Matthew-wu9cm]

I would go! Would have to get permission from my commander in chief.

[@richardsmejkal798]

Can you adjust the amount of the jake brake for the load or is it just an on or off switch with 2 settings (on or off).

[@jackklingen4728]

What river was that you crossed John?

[@Confidential619]

The reason why that trucker went ahead of you early was because if he didn’t just pass you at least, then he would have to try an go pass both of you later on, an that’s a windy road it looks like right there, so he has to wait for the straightest road before he can pass anyone. It just saves him time to pass one truck instead of two at the same time...that was a smart move actually.

[@gsdlines4690]

A jake brake eliminates the Powerstroke the noise you hear when the jake brake is on is the cylinder firing as a valve opens up and the power stroke is eliminated thus using the compression stroke to slow you down

[@swvastories3498]

I've travelled that road a few times. I always made sure I had toll money before debit cards came into the world. lol

[@michaelgorney9017]

Yep, the diesel engine on a locomotive is connected to a generator that generates electricity which is then sent to electric traction motors on each of the axles of locomotive. These traction motors is what moves the locomotive, hence the name diesel electric locomotives.

[@24juan68]

AC or DC?

[@greggreen3330]

Modern Diesel Electric Locomotives employ AC power because they are much more efficient than DC and require less moving parts. Typically in the US locos are 6,000 HP engines that drive an alternator and have 6 AC traction motors that drive the wheels. The wheels also have metal tyres that are heat shrunk onto the wheels. I have been a Locomotive Engineman in Australia since 1975 and have some knowledge on the subject. Thanks.

[@AlA-ok5jh]

Been in locomotive maintenance shop(s) one with the CPR & the other Southern Rail. As I was a floor waxer I'd be alone in the building after 12 midnight so as the sealer or wax was drying I'd walk all over the shop looking at the locomotives. Have a feeling John would of liked to check out that place. I'd get there around 7-8 pm & be there to 4-5am. Just one of the 300 locations the boss sent me to thru the years. Some places wax monthly other places every 3 months....repeat.

[@bulentcevrim2664]

that's true

[@alexaugustopizollio355]

Second sir...hehe, beutiful volvo vnl 780.nice

[@Torsee]

Jakebrake is a system that uses the engines compression to slow you. No fuel is used. The noise is the result of highly compressed air escaping. It is critical that it be turned off while climbing hills. The moment you let off the engine the jake engages and your rpm's drop like a rock. Not good. Going up hill you want a free spinning engine in order to shift. Down steep hills have the Jake engaged and as the signs on the mountain top say select a low gear and stay there.

[@redneckrebel6246]

Your foot should never touch your clutch unless your stopping or starting. It works of the head exhaust break

[@24juan68]

first

[@garys45-70]

JBG TRAVELS where's Timmy??? HA HA 😂😂🚛🚛🐶✌

[@elicerk5116]

Congrats JBG glad you beat Timothy Martin be safe out there my friend love your videos keep up the great work.

[@lilpops4444]

That's why all stick shift engines have clutch! You have to use it otherwise you ruin your gear box sooner or later!

[@B711HD]

JBG TRAVELS lol

[@tichdaddy1]

And that my friend is THE ONLY way to beat Mr. Timothy Martin to the first comment John. You finally did it! lol

[@barryhumphrey5009]

Not sure my wife would like the idea of me coming back married from your trip John. Hard to explain that to her!

[@morrisharper5585]

A lot of large ships and tug boats use generators.

[@tichdaddy1]

John I so wish that I could go with you to Phillipenes, in every way. We would have a blast, I know. I just do not have that kind of cash on hand at present.Let me work on it tho, im serious..

[@geno55912]

You spoke of flying to the Philippines of cost of flying being $1,500 maximum? It would depend on where your flying from. My wife is from the Philippines and she will be flying there in April - May of 2018 and my cost of her flying coach is less than $1,100 to Manila.

[@24juan68]

add a domistic fleight to mindanao and a ferry ⛴ ride to the island 🌴. sounds like you don’t think i know what im talking about.

[@OhioTravelswithKris]

51 like.. 19 comment..lol was at spaghetti warehouse for supper

[@hawk4174]

JBG The Match Maker.😂😂

[@upnorth1807]

The engine in todays trains is a diesel-electric tied to a hydrostatic throttle. With, Ive heard, 1k gallon fuel tanks. With air powered horns

[@bryanadams5737]

You was close to my home. Kentucky

[@markminton8974]

Helps safe your Truck Brakes too..

[@B711HD]

Hi My friend

[@1904Oside13]

I will go with you JBG take me

[@blublu2946]

Navayo express inc denver colorado do you like color ?:)

[@lrice3718]

Train engines are tied to generators. They are Diesel-electric locomotives.

[@markminton8974]

nice View..

[@lilpops4444]

Have you ever got pull over by any state trooper Mr ?

[@brianlaforge2911]

John you better go on that snow trip with Larry he paying your way and you need time off

[@timmy31987]

Jake brakes open the exhaust valve on the compression stroke, causing a power loss.

[@harlandgiles8612]

Hi johnny ,i got married in the Philippines,but picked the wrong girl.maybe better luck next time😍

[@markminton8974]

That ole Boy did a Good Job on your Tire??

[@Markw1063]

Trains have a Diesel engine that’s connected to a generator and powers electric traction motors

[@garykolo8650]

Train engine provides electricity for a electric motor that turns the wheels.

[@markminton8974]

yep your right..

[@ktheredfrog]

he ignition of diesel fuel pushes pistons connected to an electric generator. The resulting electricity powers motors connected to the wheels of the locomotive. A “diesel” internal combustion engine uses the heat generated from the compression of air during the upward cycles of the stroke to ignite the fuel.

[@Boodieman72]

Philippines isn't somewhere I would be interested in going. Not that I have $2,500 extra cash.

[@tichdaddy1]

All this chicken talk is making me want some delicious Chic Fil-A chicken sandwich John! ha ha ha..

[@pickard1961]

take larry and give him some octopus

[@LongHaulLarry]

Eric Evans yes tried to get me to go, he said we could do a cool things like sit up on the cliffs and shoot the giant bats with M16, but then we got to get down to the beach and get them before the local people grab them all. I asked why would we want to get there first to grab them? He said well to eat them of course. I said yeah I can't go!

[@markminton8974]

Been there..

[@res887]

Invite Jose from Cali to philipines

[@markminton8974]

made it in 6 day's and Rested on the 7th day..

[@ed-xv4zl]

Some information on JAKE brakes www.jacobsvehiclesystems.com/technology/ Jake Brake Operators manual download: www.jacobsvehiclesystems.com/files/file/Jacobs%20Engine%20Brake%20Operators%20Manual.pdf

[@thefletch1]

put some music on please mr jbg

[@geno55912]

Do you speak Cebuano? Ang isla sa camiguin ansa sa amihanang bahin sa Mindanao duol sa Bohol.

[@24juan68]

bisdak man ko doi. ang camiguin dool ra sa cagayan. i google lang sho

[@markminton8974]

Sounds good to me John,, Find me a GOOD WOMEN..LOL

[@mutsa218]

trein is electrik generatormotor

[@lilpops4444]

Hello Mr

[@mutsa218]

jes de trein is electrik motor

[@jamesbattreal6964]

2 4 6 on the jake

[@cw3339]

you have no idea at how much I can buy at the dollar tree with 100.00 that is a weeks worth of food for a family of 5

[@markminton8974]

SHE would be good to me and Can Cook good too..Right..

[@deanfincham7106]

you probably be seeing anjels if u done that

[@geertvanutrecht8404]

since when you are the boss there to say you garentuee safety off your people who travel with you mr jpg you really became a real showboy and a bear you should not be called a truck driver because truck drivers work for there money and not fake shit

[@Boodieman72]

For how a Jake Brake works - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpzJm3aAeNGKjKM

[@lilpops4444]

what's the speed limit in Virginia?

[@marcellusmoyer4792]

Most of West Virginia s Interstates is 70 mph.

[@kev7121]

good job your not a news reader you never now what day or date it is john