Blossburg, MT June 1 2008

[@raelfan2218]

I wonder what the cancer rate for train crew members who go through that tunnel. I doubt closing the windows protects them from all the exhaust.

[@thephantomeagle2]

Very cool video. I have to assume that the "Y" track that's at the west end is for the pushers to turn around without the need of a turn table. They pull in to the "bottom" of the "Y", then go long hood forward down the track that heads west. That way they're facing forward since going long hood forward would blind them with smoke. Single unit pushers would be a problem. With that first train, and the 3 units, facing both ways, that's not a problem, as the second video showed. But since you can't always have the luxury of having forward and rear facing multiple units, this solves that problem, even if only one of the units turns around

[@markothwriter]

they're doing a lot of construction up there. that tunnel is much wider now.

[@warthog5562]

Love those old Oakways

[@kc4cvh]

7:21 All that filthy smoke drifting out of the tunnel is probably the reason the trees above and to the right of the portal look sickly.

[@redbarnz]

That was an amazing video!

[@sstrainvideos1869]

Cool video 👍

[@cece3194]

Wow, how can the next train stand going into that long dark and SMOKEY tunnel? Creepy and hand to breath!!

[@Tom-xe9iq]

BNSF engine and a GM Rent-A-Wreck engine leading... !

[@paul1e]

where's the EGR and particle filter or adblue ? :D

[@tomstickland]

What are those open wagons at 05:48?

[@deadfreightwest5956]

Those are centerbeam flat cars. They are used to ship lumber and plywood. They are loaded/unloaded from each side by forklifts. You can see the warning stencils on the end bulkheads about balancing the load. The load is secured using the cables you see stowed.

[@daverobinson6184]

They need more black smoke so run a old steamer thru it.

[@dennisyoung4631]

That, or a Sho’nuff *ALCO!*

[@cece3194]

Who counted those cars?

[@erselprince9135]

What about people in pusher engines in smoke

[@deadfreightwest5956]

They carry gas-masks and make sure the windows and doors are closed.

[@SIGINT007]

The tunnel is pretty short, maybe +/- 1000 feet, so some of the lead unit smoke is already cleared out by the time the helpers get into the portal. You definitely don't want to be stopped mid-tunnel for any length of time though.

[@deadfreightwest5956]

@@SIGINT007 - The tunnel is 3,246 feet long, or was before the work in 2009 at the west end. Thanks for watching!

[@privateerbouncher9622]

The pushers (DPU) rarely have crews on board. Unless it is a temporary help such as at Altoona Pennsylvania to Cresson PA.

[@deadfreightwest5956]

@@privateerbouncher9622 - These are not DPUs. They are manned helpers, typically parked at Helena where WB trains are split to take them. Once the train reaches Elliston on the bottom of the grade on the west side, they are cut out, the train reassembled to continue west. The helpers usually return light to Helena, because it's rare for an EB to need help.

[@fr0ggieMOVED]

I was born June 1 2008

[@Catuzs]

Same lol I’m here

[@jleveille2]

i HAVE A QUESTION THE ENGINEERS DO THEY HAVE TO WHERE A MASK GOING THROUGH THESE TUNNELS. THANKS FOR ANY ANSWER YOU CAN GIVE ME. LOVE THE VIDEO

[@anjshakes]

In my experience, not typically. Though at least some railroads require scuba equipment to be on board.

[@scottclark7439]

Great!

[@carmichaeltrainproductionc9663]

You amazing shot I would cut 1 Minute and 15 Seconds off the wait time, that’s the only thing I would do different as other wise then keep posting these videos!

[@scotabot7826]

Are you talking about the time it takes to come out of the tunnel? If so, that is one of the best times as it adds greatly to the dramatic effect of the anticipation of the train coming out of the tunnel. Its wonderful!!!!

[@carmichaeltrainproductionc9663]

Scott Morgn Yes it’s a grate video I watch it s second time and it’s great I wasn’t being mean sometimes I might point something out to help but in the case I would not worry to much about that, your video is amazing and I will be rewriting that comment!

[@danstifflear2549]

Yes, cut down the wait time.

[@WangleLine]

Choo choo

[@alexandredegusmaogusmao2805]

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[@wilianelias5663]

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