8 Train Adventure On The Gulf Wind Route

Spent a weekend recently on the Tallahassee line from Madison, Florida out to Cottondale and back. Saw some BNSF's, UP's and several interesting artifacts on the line.

[@tommythomason6187]

As someone with profound hearing loss, it is wonderful to hear such clear, precise narration. No mumbly words or fast cadences. That is greatly appreciated and because of this quality, I learned a lot. Super camera work, especially the pacing scene and the canopy of trees does, indeed, make for some super scenery. Lots of CSX's old grey units are looking rusty and beleagured nowadays, but most of them in this video look washed.

[@C6438911]

Your videos are simply so awesome ! The amount of detail, the journey to the trains, the commentaries, the sound, the visuals.. just wow! Thank you so much for your time and willing to share what you experience with everybody ! And thank you so much for all the extra information you provide, makes my day to hear your voice!

[@distantsignal]

Thank you very much. Comments like yours make all the effort worthwhile. Very glad you enjoyed it.

[@echucker]

Distant Signal, honestly in my area, I hear a lot of trains in my area and the reason on why I hear a bunch of trains is because it is a double track main, and at attridge rd in Churchville, NY, when a train gets on the west shore sub, I know that there is a limited clear signal. Since I used that how to read signals video, I know that trains getting on the west shore sub near my house get a limited clear.

[@craigstergriffin2097]

I'm 63 years old and feel like Danny H. is my grandpa. Great train videos. I have learned much. Thank you.

[@airamericaman]

Wow! You have a driver now. You are moving up in the world. Thanks to you and your son for another great video.

[@ericsturniolo]

Never seen a spring switch before. Very interesting!

[@walterryan4062]

Same here! Ingenius design to save time!

[@MartinMazur]

Same here.

[@dancolley4208]

Add me to the list of those who have never seen one. Simply amazing ... and clever

[@dancolley4208]

@@walterryan4062 and shoe leather !!!

[@adammaher6601]

They use spring switches on Tramways.

[@andrewschannel4259]

4:46 I looked up the game results and Florida State won 77-6.

[@arthurpasseri1840]

Delaware State is a FCS team, not a FBS team.

[@theubaum]

Danny, your rail fan videos are by far the best, ALWAYS looking forward to the next one!

[@toddedwards1352]

Thank you for the Spring Switch Education!

[@iamrichrocker]

Danny...every time i hear the trains..your voice narrating..i think of that great song.."City of New Orleans"..just so mournful and full of nostalgia...thank you for such great videos...

[@distantsignal]

Wow! That's handsome praise indeed. Many thanks, Rich!

[@chrisgrote6779]

I like mixed freights too because of the variety… great catch on the pipe flats!!!

[@fakecumberland]

Love those older signals!

[@SD40Fan_Jason]

Whenever I had to do a meet at a manual siding, it was common courtesy for the conductor of the train holding the main to Stop at the other end and line it back for the main so the other train's conductor didn't have to walk a whole train. Of course there were the occasional times that the dispatcher did not want us stopping for any reason, short of a safety issue / emergency. But in cases where the meets were restricted to 10 MPH, a quick stop to line a switch was no big deal and saved time for everyone else. Kudos on the video Danny.

[@ratfink55]

When I lived in Tallahassee I would fan that line and you brought back a few fun spots I had forgotten about. Great stuff as always buddy and thanks for having us aboard.

[@railenthusiast4830]

Sorry you got stuck on the wrong side of the siding. Stuff like that happens to me occasionally too. Also, thanks for showing that spring switch - that is really cool!

[@jeffrumbach150]

That Douglas city switch is one of a kind . First time I have ever seen one

[@Brianrockrailfan]

also that rail line should be 2 main tracks and hope-ly amtrak runs trains on that rail line again soon !!!!!

[@HaskellMoore]

I'm not what you'd call an avid rail fan, but I certainly enjoy these videos and the professionalism that goes into the production!

[@mikenevermon9041]

Another wonderful video. Learned of the spring switch and Douglas City, both of which I wasn't aware. LOve the footage and the sound. Made my day. Thanks Danny & son.

[@Tamalain]

Spring switch, very handy it seems. Then again, that would be the job for the man in the caboose in the old days.

[@ash7700]

Don't know how I missed this one, but, wow! One of my faves! You are suited for the long form, Danny. I could sit here all day watching your catches and listening to your stories. So thankful that you share your passion and knowledge, and that you've exceptional skills for this medium. Keep on keepin' on, Danny!

[@michaelnacino5420]

Very interesting video. Especially seeing a “spring switch” in action. I’ve heard of them before but have never seen one in action. Very cool

[@johncaselli9593]

Danny, Excellent job on this video and on all of your train videos to-date. Your narration of what the viewer is seeing is top notch. I really appreciate the maps you have included to see where you are at and/ or what you are describing ... very beneficial. I also enjoyed your explanation of the operation of a spring switch in live action along with the constant changing of the signal at the same time. Keep up the excellent train videos and I am looking forward to your next one. Thank you. John

[@Brianrockrailfan]

you do awesome video's Distant Signal :)

[@HighRail62]

Loved it. Thank you,Sir!!

[@bobstedman5232]

Love your videos, keep them coming.

[@jacobdubielak]

Your son Robert is such a good guy to do railfanning with

[@Scolagiaco1]

Awesome as always Danny!

[@newarkmuslim]

Dude you make the best videos, very informative, and on point, thanks, please keep them coming

[@jfchonors8873]

Another great video Danny. Loved the close ups of the diamond and the spring switch especially. Don’t know how I missed this video after 5 years.

[@csxtrainman95]

Awesome video as always!!

[@KYinMontana]

Another great video! Great action, plus I learn something new with every video of yours I watch. By any chance have you done a video about your railfan set up? Questions like, what type of camera you use? What you edit on? How you get such great scanner audio? Any other equipment you use? I know I can't be the only one interested. I looked through your videos and didn't see one but I easily could've missed it. Thanks again for the great content! I thoroughly enjoy watching and listening to your videos.

[@distantsignal]

Good idea, Christian. I'll try to do a "How I Do It" video sometime this year.

[@larryblaha]

Great Video, thanks for posting.

[@tact86]

Another great video, educational too. Thanks Danny!!!

[@alexlorenz4103]

Love your videos!

[@RailroadVideosofPA]

What a truly awesome video! Keep up the good work Danny! That spring switch is truly something you don’t see everyday.

[@jeffreygosselin1143]

Fantastic as always!!!!!

[@ApproachMedium]

Excellent video! Always well done

[@salmanela7853]

Always enjoy your videos and commentaries. Keep 'em coming!

[@howiejay]

another awesome video, so much detail. keep up the good work.

[@Jay-yc9bn]

Great commentary, love the video!

[@craigymac5386]

Yet again another excellent video Danny. I really enjoyed this one.👍

[@cabooseabs6864]

Mixed freight is my favorite too. Love it. These videos are amazing.

[@Joeybagofdonuts76]

Great video as usual!

[@crrguy1625]

Thank You, When I Was Smaller I Did Not Know Anything About Trains. And Now I Know So Much From This Channel And All The Info You Provide So Again, Thanks And Keep Up The Good Work!

[@walterfink9782]

Always liked your videos. Very interesting today. Can't wait for your next one. Thank you.

[@dmorgan28]

I really enjoy your videos. They are so neat and fun to watch. And you explain everything so well. Thanks for the video. 👍👍👍❤️

[@thantunaunggoldeneagle1605]

I Love Train's ! *Appreciate That's* Thank you very much for Awesome Great Works !!

[@michaelnacino5420]

Awesome as usual Danny!!!! Your videos are second to none! Just your knowledge of the whole system is so amazing. I can watch your videos for hours on end!!!!!

[@carrollcameron7472]

Great video. Really great. Thank you.

[@Wassupitsmike]

You always get the best catches! Wow.

[@allisonbruns4251]

Really nice Danny! Lovin it

[@MichiganRailProductions]

Great video as always! Glad to see all of the old signal set-ups still working on that line!

[@emmittbunn3561]

AWESOME VIDEO

[@SlaterDozierRailroadMedia]

Loved the video. The spring switch portion was very interesting. Nicely done.

[@drumkidstu]

Excellent video man. I always enjoy when you shoot the Tallahassee line

[@pzkw6759]

Mr. Harmon, all your videos are great. Keep it up!

[@jeremystager736]

Great video with fantastic commentary.

[@oldtown6240]

Always a great video and always informative. A spring switch - who would have thought.

[@erikmcc804]

this was a amazing catch, and again I love the voice :-)

[@tombrandt4703]

That info on the spring switch' is a detail new to me. Thanks teacher!

[@anjuarunderwood6869]

Another AWESOME video danny

[@richardforschler2448]

Love your videos keep them coming!!!

[@distantsignal]

Thanks Richard.

[@candacelubin3813]

I love this stuff on the details of what it takes to a railroad function. Danny your great narration is clear as a bell. And accompanying video is technically excellent. Thank you for your effort.

[@davidhollowaymusic]

Live you narrations

[@philliplee980]

very cool. awesome power and lashup's. awesome catches.

[@demonknight7965]

loving your videos. love the commentary and the footage both. the way you speak you sound like a news anchor.

[@jerrysinclair3771]

When I was a young lad (circa 1960) we would drive US 90 from Jax to Tallahassee all the time. I would just watch the tracks and the signals to see what is coming or going. It was a three hour trip, but the time just flew by as I kept looking for SAL trains. Went down to Woodville (south of Tally) and they had an SAL spur at that time. I played on those tracks (long before I knew better). That spur is now a rec trail. Danny, Thanks for the memories.

[@mattostrosky6863]

Really enjoy your videos, I have learned quite a bit about the railroad equipment. Keep up the great work. PS. Watching the videos is very relaxing.

[@fueldixon9043]

Awesome video, Danny!

[@curtnicholson7771]

Very interesting video Danny, I especially like seeing the signaling and operation and explanation of the old spring switch.

[@paulcrowshaw4232]

Thank you for the awesome vids. I live in New England and understand the ops around here, but the amount of info you include in your videos makes me feel right at home and your narration is perfect, it is not just info it is educational. I love the background history and the understanding of the traffic patterns and dispatcher's moves. Thank You

[@brucemyler2642]

Great work Danny!

[@louis9750]

Great educational video. First time seeing a spring switch in action! ☆☆☆☆☆

[@donaldhall3361]

Love you guys

[@paulausherman727]

Wow another awesome video man you do the best Thanks stay safe

[@donhunking2286]

Top drawer old boy , carry on and all that ! Give us more !!

[@phillipwilliams1415]

As always great presentation. Never saw a spring switch in action. Thanks for the great catch!

[@dexterwhittlesey2050]

Hey Mr harmon. Love your videos. I just ns 137 on my route. Columbus ga to Birmingham Alabama with ex bnsf sd70mac and i notice the spring switch as it was crossing to the main. Nice action that switch! Nice videos once again. [Csx] 😀

[@robertmayo2982]

Love your video, wish I knew about them when I had family in Sanford. some location I recognize from my trackside wandering. Keep up the great work.

[@HorstHelmutHenßen]

Interesting video. I learnt a lot of american railroading. Thank you very much. Greetings from Germany.

[@tlimb813]

I love your videos

[@wvergith2]

I've only been watching for a couple of weeks but I have quadrupled my knowledge of railroading. Thanks so much.

[@williechew8349]

Love this guy. The best train guy in the business.

[@stripervince1]

Agree. Danny makes the best train videos on KZbin. His knowledge is spot on. I'm a retired career railroader, and he knows as much as any employee. Most foamers are wrong on half the stuff they post. Not Danny. Keep up the good work Danny

[@jeffrumbach150]

Danny glad to see you and you son got spend quality time on a shade hobby

[@TonyFleetwood]

another great video that i also learned something from!

[@1610nsb]

Another excellent video enjoyed it very much thanks Danny

[@distantsignal]

Thank you Paul. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@jarroddark8560]

that was a excellent video Danny Harmon.

[@NorthernOhioRailroadAction]

Job well done thanks for sharing your Railfan adventure with us take care my friend

[@ollieahokas9179]

Wow!I am always looking forward to see yourt videos. Absolutely first class!!!

[@distantsignal]

Thanks Ollie!

[@danielhowald8855]

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Danny. From Washington Court House, Ohio

[@sespach]

Love your use of "Skeedaddle" Dan.

[@RailFanRob]

Just discovered this one now...great footage. I love Florida and go yearly to visit my son in Port Orange. Probably moving down soon. Can't wait to do more railfanning there.

[@lawrencejones1517]

You have an awesome channel here! I really enjoy watching, and today I learned something new! I've never heard of a spring switch before! Very ingenious!

[@rogerfliehman3532]

Enjoyed watching this video very much Danny. I appreciate your enthusiasm with trains. And, my wife, her twin sister, and I had a great lunch at Dee Dee's Diner in Ocala two weeks ago. Didn't see any trains come through while we were there, but we enjoyed the atmosphere.

[@williamcoleman8931]

Very cool seeing the Cotton Belt boxcar!!

[@jovetj]

Your videos need a Love button.

[@patrickparker5323]

Awsome video

[@jamesdavis5096]

this is simply GREAT televison that is entertaining ot watch for some strange reason

[@coxsj]

Another good'n! Thanks Danny

[@Organgrinder1010]

Excellent, informative! Photography and narrative equal to each other in quality! Learned a great deal from this one video! We had spring switches on the Chicago Transit Authority system, and I understood them in principle, but this is really illustrative. Intriguing mechanical interconnection with its signal.