BRIDGE SECTION COMES DOWN LIKE CHILD’S PLAY! GOLDEN SWOOSH, 2 METEORS, CLEAN AMTRAK GEEP, DINOSAURS!

[@goinagain2013]

The chewing up of the bridge brought a few emotions to the surface.... The pride of the ones who built it, the souls that have crossed over it, the anticipation of something new in its place.... cycle of life... everything new is built on top of something departed... clinging to the past while eagerly awaiting the future. Thanks VR! You bring a lot of smiles here, I stop by often. Keep up this great work!

[@SMichaelDeHart]

😂😂😂 dino's playing four corner squares in LaGrange!! Not something you get to see everyday!

[@Jay-vo4ec]

I could've watched that machine chew up the bridge all day.

[@habfanb4biigbaldbakerboy939]

Hello. That's me at 7:30 on my Vacation with my wife. Thanks for adding me. Love VRF. And adding the E&N logo. The Revelstoke Railway museum is fantastic. Thanks to all, at the channel for all you do. Keep up the good work.

[@joepeach997]

So glad you enjoyed your trip and Yes, from looking at the Museums pictures on Google and their Website it looks awesome! I'm glad you mentioned the "Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway".The read on that Railway was great, recommended reading for any Railfan. Take care and enjoy your trip!

[@habfanb4biigbaldbakerboy939]

Thanks Joe, very much

[@413TomaccoRoad]

Those are some huge tin snips at Barstow!

[@michaelgraham8466]

Nice to see Roanoke getting quite a bit of love from the Grab Bag and It's been a long time since I've laughed so hard at something as I did the Dinosaurs in La Grange

[@chevypu4]

Me too, I live outside of Roanoke but drove by that spot on my way to work everyday 🙂

[@michaelgraham8466]

@@chevypu4 I live about an hr 45 mins southwest of Roanoke but spent a summer in Salem and Roanoke a few years ago and always watched the trains

[@chevypu4]

@@michaelgraham8466 I live SE of Roanoke in Goodview

[@michaelhuffor6732]

Love seeing some of the heritage colors, especially the old A T.S.F. & S.C.L. colors.

[@stephenhudson8739]

I like that gray Norfolk Southern with the flames

[@srvntlilly]

Never a dull moment in La Grange. 😂

[@NickSpires09]

Enjoyed grab the bag

[@randydobson1863]

Hi Virtual Railfan & it's is Randy and i like yours video is Cool & Thanks Virtual Railfan & Friends Randy

[@danmiller7079]

As a childhood fan of the old stop action dinosaur movies, watching that crane “chew” on that bridge brought all those memories back. The play speed was perfect. If y’all watch those old dinosaur movies, you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about. Keep up the great work, VR.

[@joepeach997]

LOL, I know exactly what you mean about the old movies and the "chew"! Glad you enjoyed it and yes, I was going to put a few second clip of an old movie of a dinosaur chewing, but copyright infringements are a huge no-no and I didn't have the time to resource it.

[@donnaj9964]

La Grange may have the weirdest drivers in the known universe, but their dinosaurs are top-notch! Wait--maybe there's a connection...That was quite the fandango in Arvada--and thanks for showing a couple of the Perseids; they are the prettiest meteors of the year and it was cloudy here so I didn't get to see any first-hand. The one in Austell was stellar--pun intended! Plus it's always fun to see the Golden Swoosh and a good MOW parade. Another great one!

[@lynne6417]

This was a hilarious grab bag...the dinosaurs....the railfan sign on the boat in Ft. Madison.

[@bowlinerailfan]

I must send the link to this to my dinosaur fan niece. I'm sure she would enjoy seeing this.

[@joepeach997]

LOL, Chomp, chew, chew, look around, chew, chew....... Tell your niece I said "Hello" and Dinosaurs, Yeet!!!

[@Yormsane]

14:51 Glad the dinosaurs used a tiny bit of common sense at the crossing in La Grange, we don't want them ending up on Wham Bam T-Rex Cam!

[@bowlinerailfan]

Especially if it would somehow end up in the bad Tesla driver of the week segment.

[@ivoneboettgerbatschauer2242]

😮loved VRF THANKS ❤

[@thesegacampgamerandwerecam7504]

7:34 I agree I live out in Ontario and we have No VR Camera's here just None! and I live in a Historic Town where the Trains used to come through before....

[@tytn9978]

There is the occasional rail-fan video from Brockville, Ontario, and there used to be a camera in Revelstoke BC, but I haven't seen any footage from there lately. Maybe they are waiting for the bears to reappear?

[@railyardfilms6491]

All spectaculars

[@gp3829]

Roanoke @0:40 I counted about 12 NW Hoppers. Nice to see ITC 1072 at Elkhart. Also S. Norwalk Tower again. That Bridge Muncher at Barstow was like something from a Sci Fi movie, just highlights the sheer power of Hydraulics. Most of all, Executive SD70MAC at Oklahoma City, beautiful to see - thanks VRF.

[@donnaj9964]

Wasn't the bridge amazing? When I think of all the hours and hours (and days, months, maybe years) of prep it took to get it to lift out of there so sweetly it makes my hair stand on end. And then bite bite bite ow ow ow...scrap. Sigh.

[@Amtrak6903]

Nice video ❤

[@1sec2midnight]

A lot of action at Roanoke, nice. Thanks for the Grab Bag.

[@littlejohnny4470]

That was really cool to see that excavator chewing up the old bridge. It reminded me of the old stop-action animation movies from way back. LOL!

[@b3j8]

Wow that meteorite at Austelle GA was a great catch! Wonder how big that thing really was?

[@davidbrown4823]

That was a interesting but speeded up train meet.

[@FOD832]

Love y’all ❤

[@waldwickperson]

That’s me at 7:25 on my annual Railfan vacation

[@donnaj9964]

Yay!!

[@joepeach997]

I just had to, lol: Hey now, you're an all star Get your game on, go play Hey now, you're a rock star Get the show on, get paid (And all that glitters is gold) Only shootin' stars break the mold

[@donnaj9964]

@@joepeach997 Perfect!

[@the-terrible63]

Wow! Excellent catching all the trains, I like them, they're awesome, @Virtual Railfan, thank you very much and have a nice day and night.

[@MrBnsftrain]

0:08 NS 4088 and 4000 0:14 CP and UP doubleheader 0:35 two SD60Es and NW hoppers! 1:23 NS 1073 and 1100 1:47 NS 1066 as mid-train DPU between containers and autoracks 1:53 BNSF 7695 and a warbonnet 2:06 P42 147, P40 824, and freshly overhauled Metrolink cars on the Southwest Chief 2:47 NS 1800 as DPU 9on a different train at 13:33) 3:05 CSX GEVO, MP15, and geep triple-heading 3:53 this train is really close to the camera! Also the first time I've seen private cars on a Northeast Reigonal 4:47 NS 8114 5:05 9-unit power move with an unusual horn on the lead GEVO 7548 6:00 MOW vehicle parade 7:28 I agree with this guy! Maybe a camera at Richomnd Hill or Langstaff GO stations (VIA Rail also passes those spots) 8:00 Amtrak Phase VII geep 8:46 removing the old bridge in Barstow. This is the old 1st Avenue bridge that take you from Main Stree (Route 66) to the Amtrak station and railroad museum as well as North Barstow. A hopper train also has one well car of MSC containers on the rear 14:12 Paducah & Lousiville got an ex-UP SD70M 14:53 T-Rex taking his wheelchair-bound grandpa for a walk around the intersection. Watch out for that meteor from earlier in the Grab Bag! 16:24 I couldn't tell what that was at first, but it's a single AC44CW reversing without any cars 16:50 River Crusie ship (again at 22:18) 18:55 Hub Group 50th anniversary container 19:02 a 4-axle low center flatcar. Can't tell you the last time I've seen one of those 19:20 executive MAC trailing on an autorack train 19:32 the perfect loco for this Amtrak train 19:45 So many trains and UP closed Tennesee Pass (the other line through the Colorado Rockies) shortly after they got these lines 23:46 they cut down that tree next to the Virginian E33

[@Branddenthepinkgoldpeachfan]

*Awesome Video*

[@charleswoods9938]

I really like that swinging bridge in Burlington Iowa

[@charleswoods9938]

VRF Shows Too much of Roanoke

[@PowerlinePlanet109]

Looks like a lot of activity going on in La Grange, especially with two dinosaurs crossing the street.

[@TheWolverine-ff2rs]

Very interesting - watching the crane masticate the bridge. How many calories were used and how many replaced? LOL

[@metalmike669]

New Frankenloco on the BN roster! BNSF 5320 at minute 5:10

[@lancomedic]

What a Grab Bag! I need multiple comments to cover it all. Sad to see the bridge being cut up by the Giant Xuron™ track cutter. Dinos need to find a safer intersection to play on, but hilarious anyway. Buying cruise tickets just to appear on Grab Bag. VR cutting down trees so we can get a better view, priceless.

[@jimcombs6760]

Those new NS painted cabs remind me of Sonic the Hedgehog.

[@bengone3349]

I guess the dinosaurs took a walk around the block, kinds!

[@davidcatrailfaning_yt]

Me and my brother were the dinosaurs. He was in a wheelchair because his foot is broken.

[@donnaj9964]

You guys were awesome!! Those bumps in the sidewalk/road weren't easy to navigate.

[@srvntlilly]

I'm sorry about your brother's foot, but that was hilarious! 😂

[@joepeach997]

To funny!!! ( well, not the foot ).

[@janeordway4841]

Such a shame to see those Beautiful iron Bridge spans cut up. They would make a great bike path.

[@WestCoastRails]

Hi VRF... the fella standing in Revelstoke with the sign Need more Canadian cams, I wrote to a few weeks back, an ideal location would be at the Billy Minor Pub in Maple Ridge BC. Billy Minor was a famous train robber, and the pub is right next to the CPKC main line tracks. You'll get everything from CPKC, CN, West Coast Express and all the borrowed power from other class ones. Lets Do it :)

[@joepeach997]

Thank You, and please go to our Website and fill out a "Suggestions for a VRF Camera Location" virtualrailfan.com/suggest-a-location/

[@Xander-m1w]

7:39 I’m glad someone has shed light to the E&N! It’s the only railway that is still running on Vancouver island. But they only run in nanaimo and not all the way to Victoria because the tracks are in horrible condition and the Canadian government will not step up and help bring this railway back to its former glory. We on Vancouver Island need help!

[@joepeach997]

I knew little of it until the waver had it on his sign, Instant rabbit hole! Now I want a E&N hat or something to put on my desk. Get some guys together and start a petition, nothing gets eyes more on a subject. Good Luck!

[@jamiesuejeffery]

That bridge removal didn’t just happen one morning in a board room and was finished the next day. Weeks, months, years of planning went into that, “simple” operation.

[@SMichaelDeHart]

The North First Avenue Bridge in Barstow, California, will be replaced with a new structure in preparation for BNSF Railway’s $1.5 billion, state-of-the-art and master-planned rail hub.

[@Qrail]

According to reports I have read, that old bridge was due for replacement. It scored 3 out of 100. Overdue.

[@fordtough91]

Still sad seeing it ripped down though

[@ryanfrogz]

Such a shame to see that old bridge torn to shreds.

[@b3j8]

Lotta history there.

[@solarusthelonghaulerrailfa3226]

Unfortunately safety concerns have priority

[@modeltrainsandtracks]

@@solarusthelonghaulerrailfa3226 If it was so hard to cut up, it seems hard to understand what the safety concerns coulda been? Maybe the concrete piers were collapsing?

[@shannongreenwell1278]

You should come to my neighborhood, we have 🚂 that goes past the hospital and there’s an old trusses bridge that they still use. We have turned a portion of one of the train bridges into a crosswalk that attaches to the greenway walking trail. It’s a good way to keep us safe and healthy. I see you go to La Grange, Ky. There’s another great place in Kentucky called Glendale that has a train track that runs through there and it’s got a restaurant called the Wistle Stop and they have yummy food, especially the fried green tomatoes.

[@charlottecunningham2141]

Sounds like Roanoke

[@joshuapaul349]

Yesterday I couldn't spell crane operator, today I are one.

[@stephenater9687]

Not used that in almost a lifetime! Thanks.

[@joshuapaul349]

@@stephenater9687 My go to phrase when asked if I know what I'm doing.

[@TheMidgardViking]

What was the bridge in Barstow used for? Trains or vehicles? Will a new one be put up or no?

[@J3scribe]

Vehicles. It has already been replaced by the concrete structure in the background.

[@NICKOLAS-f3w]

VEHICLES AND PEOPLE WALKING ON IT IT WAS ONLY ON ONE SIDE FOR PEOPLE. IN A FEW YEARS IT WOULD HAVE BEEN 100 YEARS OLD. THEY PUT A NEW BRIDGE IN THE BACKGROUND BY THE MOUNTAIN MADE OUT OF CONCRETE WITH A HIGH FENCE ON BOTH SIDES. BUT A BETTER SIDEWALK ON ONE SIDE WITH A LITTLE WALL SO CARS CAN'T HIT ANYONE. I HATE IT. WE TOLD THE MAYOR JUST MAKE IT A WALKING BRIDGE ONLY OH NO THEY DECIDED TO CUT IT UP TO PAY FOR THE NEW BRIDGE LOL.

[@Qrail]

@@NICKOLAS-f3w I heard that bridge got a score of 3 out of 100 by Cal-Trans. It was due.

[@The_Dudester]

9:36 Should have had a sound effect, like "nom nom nom nom nom."

[@joepeach997]

If I had the time I could have done a whole video on just the "Muncher", lol!

[@413TomaccoRoad]

Same meteorite 2 views. 😉

[@yyzedd]

I was wondering if they were ever going to cut down the "weed" trees in Roanoke - been growing into the side of Virginian 135 for some time now.

[@donnaj9964]

Okay, that explains it--thank you! I wondered if somebody cut it down or if it just fell over.

[@joepeach997]

I just wish all our camera locations were as simple as a phone call to "clear" a view! It's a never ending Mother Nature thing, but we all love her!

[@stephenhudson8739]

That machine eats bridges for lunch

[@gradnitzersl]

Busy on the Moffat Sub

[@gradnitzersl]

Yep could more in Canada

[@joepeach997]

We totally understand that. Canada's RR system is Amazing and more!

[@peterp1158]

23:37 If a tree falls in Roanoke, does it make any sound? No!

[@trains4one]

Couldn't they have gotten a bigger crane for the bridge removal. It worked so hard. 🤣

[@yoleenfaerber3275]

The dinosaurs! 😂😂😂

[@davidbrown4823]

On Friday August 16th 2024 NBSR was honored with the visit of the CSX Geotrain which traveled from the border to Saint John New Brunswick and around the city trackage operated by NBSR..

[@yclept9]

Nine locos through La Plata was 50mph

[@josephreed5155]

all those small MOW units ... diesel/gas electric? hydraulic? chain drive?

[@alwhalen3488]

All are diesel powered. Various drive systems such as chain drive, shaft drive or hydraulic drive. Some of the bigger machines may have diesel/electric drive, but I have not seen one yet. Maintenance trains like the rail grinders and ballast cleaners usually have a locomotive style diesel/electric drive.

[@josephreed5155]

@@alwhalen3488 gracias

[@dale5898]

When are they going to start putting sleepers on these locomotives? Lol

[@RichardKroboth]

Hey, how come you didn’t freeze frame those NW 2 bay covered hoppers? Those motive power moves remind me of the first time I ever saw that. West side of Glenview, Illinois on C&NW main (that the Milw Road also used). Would see all kinds of locos but no train. Didn’t know what was going on at the time but learned about it from one of the RR mags. Does anyone know what the weight of those bridge sections were? One heck of a crane for that work.

[@Bucktherailfan]

Great video

[@briancooper562]

Pity they chopped the bridge up! There is someone in Canada looking to replace a collapsed one.

[@stephenhudson8739]

Wonder what kind of engines those little mow equipment have

[@alwhalen3488]

All are diesel powered. Various manufacturers provide them.

[@williamflowersrailfannerpr3808]

What's happening to the bridge in Barstow

[@csrrjefflloyd6496]

Old one being taken down and scrapped.

[@williamflowersrailfannerpr3808]

@csrrjefflloyd6496 it's sad to see a piece of history Dissappear

[@yyzedd]

A brand new bridge is built beside the one that is being demolished

[@csrrjefflloyd6496]

@@williamflowersrailfannerpr3808 true

[@williamflowersrailfannerpr3808]

@yyzedd oh I couldn't really tell

[@rickchapman9232]

At 6:21 Roanoke Va. do you have any video of a train going across the street?

[@joepeach997]

Yes, every so often the Coke cola plant gets a delivery. It is in some past Grab Bags, and next time we catch one we will include it.

[@csrrjefflloyd6496]

What is the name of the boat In FMD?

[@paul55]

American Serenade I think

[@jackieheidorn5875]

It's the American Serenade; a river cruise boat.

[@csrrjefflloyd6496]

@@paul55 Thanks

[@csrrjefflloyd6496]

@@jackieheidorn5875 Thanks

[@rickchapman9232]

The bridge that is being removed how are they going to take the sections away?

[@timsmith4096]

Watching the beautiful old bridge being destroyed is the saddest thing I've ever seen on your channel. A pity those spans could not be preserved somehow.

[@capitolabill1921]

What was that eight-axle flat @ 1:40? Couldn't read the ID.

[@bingbingitshunter8132]

FEC rules the away

[@davidcatrailfaning_yt]

Also i have a suggestion for a railcam. Antioch il metra station metra and cn go through there daily

[@tomharrington1393]

You must give the details on their website.

[@davidcatrailfaning_yt]

Ok

[@joepeach997]

@@tomharrington1393 Thanks Tom!

[@natethetrainboy9864]

Nice video, but the scene where the bridge is being taken down in the name of the video "Child's Play" are you referring to like a child playing with a toy bridge or are you referring to the movie?

[@joepeach997]

It refers to how children when playing make complex things seem simple, like moving a toy truck up steps or an toy airplane flying thru a bush. Speeded up, the bridge's deconstruction goes so easily. It might not have been the best choice of words, but we do like to make folks inquisitive.

[@SangNguyen-ic8sr]

Take away after using bridge

[@NICKOLAS-f3w]

LOVE THIS IDEA OF GUB BAG.

[@frankrosenbaum3471]

I thought they were just spinning the bridge 180 and put it back in place to even out the wear on it.

[@joepeach997]

LOLOLOL!

[@jamesghiorzoe107]

At 15:01 why?

Fort frances Ontario Bridge collapse on eve of teamsters Canada rail strike

[@joeylawn36111]

14:50 Why?

[@joepeach997]

Read all the comments of those that liked the little show.

[@joeylawn36111]

@@joepeach997 Looks like a dad doing it to entertain the child in the wheelchair - hence I deleted the Emojis above....

[@J3scribe]

6:17 Critters!

[@ren-uz2mz]

Dragons at La Grange pushing a wheelchair not in a costume is not easy. I LMBO!!

[@joepeach997]

LOL, they are strong from what the movies show us, lol!

[@leonardovalladares4315]

What waste of a bridge

[@lynsmith]

The Dinosaurs need to get a life or something better to do!

[@TinkerTailor4303]

Why?? They're having fun.

[@donnaj9964]

@@TinkerTailor4303 And they're making a lot of people laugh. The world needs more of that.👍👍

[@TinkerTailor4303]

@@donnaj9964 Some people don't have a sense of humor that they're aware of. (Men in Black😄)

[@rogertemple7193]

It's another exciting VR Grab Bag Friday with the best trains around the country and I'm always ready to see what is happening in La Grange KY and Ashland VA especially a dinosaur pushing another dinosaur in a wheelchair around all of the crossings that was really awesome thanks. 🇺🇲🚂🚃🚃🇺🇲

[@littlejohnny4470]

La Grange Ky...Dinosaurs?!? It's the land that time forgot...

[@richintalent]

The two T. Rexes made me snarf my Coke😂😅😂

[@TinkerTailor4303]

Ow, that burns!

[@donnaj9964]

@@TinkerTailor4303 By dose hurts thinking about it!

[@joepeach997]

Your reply made me... BOTS! (Beer out the schnozzz)