CHASING THE OLD (ELS 112) RUSSELL SNOW PLOW TRAIN, PUSHED BY A FP7! | Jason Asselin

After spending the day Thursday at the Channing rail-yard watching the Escanaba & Lake Superior Railroad shuffle cars off the Amasa bound line, it was an easy guess as to where they might be going! Today they plowed snow off this train track that hasn't had a train on it since October 2019. This orange snow plow marked ELS 112 didn't have too deep of snow to contend with but with ELS 402 ( EMD GP38) & ELS 600 (EMD FP7) pushing there was no problems at all. Hope you like this video and all my others too!
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[@glloyd1987]

That third engine! Old fashioned and awesome

[@daleschroeder232]

I'm 71 years old and grew up next to the train yard in Stevens Point WI. Love the trains. My dad was a logger near Iron River before I was born and we would come back up there every summer for vacation. Logging and trains are in my blood. I enjoy your videos very much. Thanks

[@billmorris2613]

I like the F units too. When I hired out on the Texas & Pacific in New Orleans we still had some F-7s and I was able to run them until they were retired. With our only hill on our division being the Huey P. Long Bridge over the Mississippi River just up river from New Orleans, we had the oldest and lowest horsepower engines on this end of the railroad. I liked being higher above the rails in the F-7s than we were in the GP 7s & 9s. We did get the bigger engines down this way too but they were usually sent back north and west. Even on the run through trains they would take the smaller engines off in Alexandria and put the SD-40s and U-30on to go north and west.

[@kiwigprentice]

70 year old from New Zealand. Good to watch.

[@1atech]

TOTALLY COOL ! BEST SNOWPLOW VIDEO I HAVE EVER VIEWED!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@jameshicks4944]

Do what makes you happy man,forget the haters,ive loved train's since i was a kid,iam 62 now,still love watching them,big giant self propelled machines moving across the land day and night,awesome.

[@dave6695]

As an EMD lover, the sound of those two non-turbo locomotives was music to my ears. Anytime an F unit is in daily service is a great thing. Keep the great videos coming.

[@benharleman587]

Love snow plowing videos! I am watching from Indianapolis, IN!

[@kennethbrewer1743]

Jason, you cheer up this old man and I love tranes.

[@hmskld238]

This is a perfect video .. I luv it. Winter weather, big rails and ..... V plows. Thank You for sharing this ... Cheers, superb.

[@bulletstop100]

Dude I am a 56 year old man and I share this with my grandson. They are great...

[@chasbear51]

A retired SP conductor here, haven't seen any snow or rails for the last 12 years as I'm retired and watching from The Philippines! Great to hear the horns, see the guys working and appreciating your efforts, thanks so much!

[@robertcharlessceats3647]

I am a Brit living north of Barcelona, Spain, Very much a British heritage steam fan but have recently extended my horizons into North America/Canada. A very good video. Ignore the negatives, stay positive and keep up the good work. Many thanks. Oh, I'm 75 by the way. Cheers for now. Robert

[@RyanBenbow]

Why do we Americans care. When we don't

[@goaatveing]

That’s amazing! I watch your videos with my 2 year old daughter and she loves them! And thank you for keeping them family friendly 😊

[@feliciasmith3808]

I love trains when I was little, and now I've grown & graduated from high school and headed for college, and just love your videos Jason!

[@jasonasselin]

Awesome!

[@walterfink9782]

It's always a treat, to see snowplows in action. Their are many types of plows. They can be found on many railroads. Sometimes, you can catch them plowing in the country. And they plow with speed. Snow flies everywhere. Very cool (pun intended).

[@tomhorne6355]

Hi Jason. Nice video. I'm from Toledo, Ohio. My wife & I like going to the Keweenaw but I had a major stroke 5 years ago and although I made a pretty good recovery I had to retire and pay through the nose for insurance on my wife. She will be eligible for Medicare later this year so maybe then we will have the funds to get back to the UP. You do not know how much your videos brighten up our day! Thanks.

[@jw6681]

keweenaw, beautiful country up there. gonna make a trip up there this summer myself

[@paulbergen9114]

If you were driving along and didnt know this was out here you could lose control of your car as this orange/brown monster looms at you. Excellent work at Amasa...modern day Currier & Ives with the big snowflakes depot and church. When it goes past the grade crossing signals and the arms fold in and out it's as if it's saying "Excuse me. Coming thru" Excellent job of recording a rarity in the woods. .and Jason did all the driving!

[@haroldpetersen5584]

Thank You Jason! I can watch the trains without leaving my easy chair.

[@paultaylor256]

Me too! Nice and warm in the easy chair.

[@brandonsolomon3018]

Good video 👍😁

[@stevearnold2304]

Nice chase. I especially liked the crew member flipping the bird 8:58 minutes in.

[@jasonasselin]

That was a thumbs up, I guess people must be watching on a cell phone because its pretty clear on my big screen him giving me a thumbs up.

[@jmeyer3rn]

Really nice video. You are in beautiful country. I’m in Florida so I can say that. This plow is something I’ve never seen before. Sure would hate for that machine to plow across the end of my driveway. PS. Mom grew up in Flint. I love your accent. I lived in central Indiana. We liked going up to Flint, Alpena, Mackinac. Beautiful state. Hey!! Don’t mind the haters. They’re jealous because they can’t do what you’re doing, can’t live your life. Have a great day!!!

[@junetedjones895]

The haters hate themselves more than they hate you. Your videos are so great. Keep em coming. Snow plow train was a nice surprise when yesterday you thought you weren't gonna be able to catch it. So glad you did. Have a great weekend. NASCAR for us this weekend.

[@Parson316]

Thank you for posting what's real in everyday life. People blessed and appreciate a good days work. No plows need in Texas, but I love to watch.

[@Amasaman]

The train coming to Amasa is cool. It used to run through twice a day, nearly 7 days a week. I sure do miss the train drink happy hour specials at the Amasa Hotel!

[@jasonasselin]

Just subbed you.

[@denisberger9657]

Hey Jason, just watching your most recent video down here in Beavercreek, Ohio. I love the snow and even to drive in it doesn’t bother me. People down here in Southwest Ohio freak out just seeing a couple inches of snow and bitch about it. My wife was raised in a small town just outside Buffalo, New York and just shakes her head and laughs every time the weather people make such a big deal about a couple inches of snow. Love watching the trains getting around on the rails up there no matter how much snow there may be. People up there in the “UP” just learn to live with it and get on with life. Just keep those great videos coming!

[@sski]

Very nice! Beautiful country there, and some nice, deep snow. We're expecting upwards of 8 inches this weekend here in Portage, WI. That'll keep CP and the BNSF boys on their toes.

[@jrvanvranken1627]

No

[@damonhall8829]

I’ve never seen snow plowed by a train. Especially a custom train car with a built in plow . To see it in action is awesome. Thank you for your time and patience to film this.

[@handicappedtrucker]

I think you are doing a good job, Keep up the good work. Remember this always---- you have not become someone until you have pissed someone off and have haters, the people in this world go out of their way to hate what they wish they could do!

[@paulstecker5693]

😀❤️🙏👍 I'll say thanks for that video Jason that was a good one I'll just say there some people that don't know how to respect one another out there and they're going to always whether it's you or me they're always going to dislike some something about someone out there I know I like it I think your videos are good I'll watch them again sometime real soon thank you God bless.

[@kennyspry5189]

Awesome Video Jason and Thank You for taking the time to Drive in BAD Road's to Film this Video for All of Us to See again Thank You Appreciate your Time Kenny Deltona Florida Lived in Monroe Michigan for 46yrs Born in MI and moved to Florida for the Weather just a few years ago

[@t.j.carroll8512]

If anyone ever wonders why you go out in all weather to capture trains in action, this is why! Outstanding video. Nothing like this here in Kentucky.

[@alanwbelcher]

Excellent video, Jason! Thanks! In the first crossing you can actually see the flanger blade drop down and start plowing snow after the crossing. And you show the channels the flanger makes after the train clears.

[@rosstrainssportscarracinga8024]

Thanks for catching that Jason, it's always to cool to see the Russell snow plow in action

[@VickyGeagan]

Jayson loved the video from Massachusetts Just before the Cape. The Mass Coastal railroad runs some really old restored engines too. They had an Alcoa just as old as the one you have from the Escanaba & lake superior. It finally died a few years ago.

[@IronManXXX]

What a freakin fun job!!!

[@desertbob6835]

This little short line seems to have loaded up on old BNSF castoffs. That bucker plow used to work the BNSF High Line over Marias Pass to Cascade Tunnel, as I recall. They also have an ex-BNSF SD-40.

[@Maine_Railfan]

The plow is a home built one if I recall which has been on the ELS for years.

[@desertbob6835]

Wow...crafty little operation! GN had one VERY similar to that with wings, mated to an F9.

[@helenhord946]

I was there at the time this was going on! Love it!!

[@487joe]

lot's of credit for taking the time to chase the trains. Video's are great too!

[@carlfonseca1]

2:23 that was beautiful

[@Docdug]

Well Jason - I appreciate you posting this plow video! Keep up the great work! Cheers Doc

[@wolfpacva]

Watching from Birmingham, AL where we had a snow flurry today.

[@williamjacka5805]

In Eagle Harbor Mich but live in Liberty Park - Birmingham - know exactly where this train runs

[@lennylaa1686]

I'm from the original Birmingham - the one in England, UK - we also have an Oxford but it is 60 miles south.

[@johncoffey4532]

Love the snowplow! I enjoy all your videos. Germantown,Ohio

[@timslager5966]

Thanks for braving the elements and providing great snowplow action, greetings from NH where winter has been sparse this year.👍🌨

[@sargentrowell81]

1:14 - That's a great looking Amtrak jacket.

[@tomroise2318]

Good for you. Rise above the complainers. They are just jealous of your following. We don’t see this action to often in dallas Texas!! Thank you Jason Keep up the good work...

[@colleenbennett2867]

Watching from N.C. I’m from Detroit and I say I miss the snow until I see a video like this and I don’t really miss it anymore! Cool video thanks for sharing

[@jasonasselin]

We'll try sending some that way!

[@gregb.162]

That would be a blast to watch in person. Great videos. Thank you.

[@jasonasselin]

Thanks for watching!

[@GaryKienel]

Thanks for sharing! Went to school one year at Interlochen Arts Academy up by Traverse City (1978-1979), then met my now wife of 39 yrs in Hillsdale in 1980. Lived in Hillsdale from 1993-1996. Otherwise lifelong Georgia resident- north and west Metro Atlanta - norm & raised!

[@jimmyg4057]

Great picturesque shots Jason! From the LP (Detroit) to the UP we say "ya" to da UP eh! Love your videos. Keep 'em coming, especially these types.

[@jimwilloughby]

Nice to see a number of die hard rail fans out in the blowing snow. Thirty minutes between crossings tells me there is a whole lot of unpopulated areas up there in the U.P.. It also tells me those trains do a lot of running through the woods, which must be nice for the crews.

[@avionicbug]

Dude i am 57 year old man who grew up on Bugni Island lake Antoine 1982 Kingsford graduate Love this stuff I live in Ca. now but miss this thanks for Posting it

[@avionicbug]

find me on facebook.

[@DrEvil814]

That was Beautiful thanks

[@mrpatrickwilson1]

At home in the warm watching the snow. Thank you from the UK.

[@davidroberts5319]

Thank you Jason from Bradenton, Fl.

[@Csxgp382]

That ex-Conrail unit is a beauty. Not too many of those left in blue. Nice catch.

[@davemcguigan218]

That engine looks like a snow monster!

[@davmicjoeabe]

Hello Jason. I just discovered your videos and I love them. I am a 64 year old Army veteran who grew up in Iron Mountain. I currently live in Erwin Tennessee which is an important railroad town. They have a train car repair facility here for the Clinchfield line.

[@sagaacres6369]

Sad part about the internet and life. Trolls abound. Glad to see content made close to home. Looked good to me.

[@141racing7]

dang beautiful train horn that locomotive has

[@paulchristopherkellkell1012]

Thanks my dear friend..........from the wilds of Bueng SamPhan will have to look it up in Thailand (no snow!!!!)

[@domenicadamo753]

watching from toronto canada...love your vids man !!! they are truly for the train lover without being too ttoo technical !!! some of them make you feel stupid because you don"t know exactly what all the features of a particular locomotive is , just from a bunch of numbers and letters....( no i don"t have thousands of them memorized.....God bless you if you do ,!!!) and for those FB people...tell them to FO.and keep up the good work !!!!

[@joerucinski1962]

Stand proud Jason!! Great videos!! Love to watch from Northwest Minnesota.

[@jimkbyte]

Thank you for posting and great footage. I'm watching from historic Fuquay Varina, North Carolina. I'm about 400' from a crossing and watch the trains when they go through, the sound of the train whistle touches my heart of old time America, it's a great feeling.

[@jasonasselin]

Discover the majestic Fuquay Mineral Spring Park that gave the town part of its name?

[@bonngubben]

Wow! How can you not like this? Watched it on a train in Sweden while commuting home :-)

[@lindseyfowler7727]

Hello Jason.. Enjoy your videos. Like the snowplow video. Don't worry I'm not a troll. I just like to watch other people's good railroad videos. Thanks for getting out there to catch a train or two for us. It's nice to see a different perspective on a different short line. Like the commentaries. . Lindsey, South of Harrisburg, PA

[@jasonasselin]

Thanks!

[@caroldavis7169]

That is a spectacular white church in the background

[@skipthomas7958]

Well scew them . Thank you for Sharing your videos, keep them coming ...

[@the1brod2]

Watching from Northern Kentucky, from someone who loved vacationing at Greyling, MI.

[@stepvanjoe3469]

Love watching shortline railroads.the equipment and mode of operation is unique compared to the big dogs

[@rickieodem488]

Watching from balmy South Texas and remembering why snow is great to look at, but not to shovel! Thanks for the video!

[@delcasaleexcavating9508]

I saw you on TV last night on the travel channel.. about" ghost ships" on the lakes. Very cool man !!!

[@johnprescott2657]

I have always enjoyed watching your awesome great videos that you are doing for all of us people who that cares about you and your videos. And that it’s great too see those trains that are around down there inside of the United States 🇺🇸 Of America. That it’s a little bit different from up here inside of our Country Of Canada 🇨🇦. And that I am always watching your awesome videos shows that you are always doing for all of us people who that cares about what that they are doing and that how they get around there. And that I am from Gimli Manitoba Canada 🇨🇦. Keep up your great work and I enjoy each and every one of those videos shows that you are doing.

[@jamiemcfall2523]

awesome video Jason,,,,, I have learned a lot watching you,,thank you

[@lars277]

I loved it in the UP when I worked up there years ago. I worked on the C&NW lines there, and the Wisconsin Central. There was a Finnish TV and radio stations going there about 25 years ago. I would bet they still have them. I loved how the Finns kept their culture going up there.

[@nutbean7794]

Jason the crew talked to you?! Thats awesome! some of the Escanaba and Lake Superior workers are super nice!

[@jasonasselin]

Got a thumbs up from one too!

[@tomroise2318]

Nut Bean yes. He said that in the past. I remember. It’s about time they realize he is actually an asset to them.

[@misterbacon4933]

After reaching 40000 + subscribers Jason is to be taken serious.

[@misterbacon4933]

@PS 400 Sorry PS 399. You are crap. We are enjoying the vlog of a person who really is doing his hobby. You are looking only at social position of yourself to others and use it to try to pull other down to feel yourself a little bit above the ground. That tells a lot about you and it is not a positive picture. Its.... crap.

[@misterbacon4933]

@PS 400 I have a nice day and tomorrow it's Sunday so I do not need to go to work either.

[@1ChevyGuy375]

👍 at 8:55. Watching from South Carolina

[@enricomasiello7744]

Your videos are awesome, your right there in the middle of the action chasing the trains getting great shots. Keep up the good work.

[@JackiezPlace]

Hi Jason, we've been enjoying your videos with our 6 year old who loves trains and we do too now. Got a kick out of the Yooper/Emberlites info too. What a tool that guys is. We slammed the like and subscribe buttons too. 😁

[@jasonasselin]

Thanks!

[@robertdimarcantonio3580]

Dude Railroading is Class in itself. Chicago

[@canadiantimberwolf1]

Keep up the good work... I love the Short-line Railroads video. OSR ( Ontario Southland Railway ) west of Toronto, is my favourite here in Ontario. I'm a hour or so, just north of Toronto. And I enjoy the hard work you do to promote the E&SL Railway. From what I've seen you have some good rapport with some workers there and others, well there are always sour grapes somewhere. Just keep your distances from the trains, especially when people cut in front of the train for your safety. and wear a Hi-Vis ( Their not expensive and do save lives ) to let the rail-guys know your there. Get on their good side and you could catch a ride at some point. Not always, but it is possible. Be Safe out there chasing these behemoths anytime, or in the snowy rainy days, always. Don't worry about the nay-sayers, learn from what they may say, that is actually good ideas or even bad ones.

[@jstorry9609]

Watching from Australia. Great video and thanks for taking the time to films this for others to enjoy.

[@flyingwithbrian3287]

Great Effort! Keep up the good work!

[@Fadedecho1]

Hey Jason.. oh wow how kool. Looks like a monster with eyes. Lol. Very impressive I must say. And works very well.. tysm for sharing my friend ❤

[@cnosprandt5155]

Great job, Jason! Loved this!

[@kevincroley4282]

Great video again!!! And dont worry about the trollholes!!!! lol

[@paulstecker5693]

😀 I seen other snow plow trains and videos Jason those are like hydraulic wings that come out and they can make the path wider than they can put them in you can see the little hydraulic piston on that pushes it out and everything it's cool thank you.

[@spuds6423]

Viewing from Central New York, the land of Lake Effect!! Great video...nice snow!!!🤔😀😀😀

[@animenut69]

Thank you for another great video

[@davidflinker1407]

I don't care what they say, I like your videos.

[@stevenlitkey9354]

Very nice shots 👍 Good Job!! Love the old F unit . . . . 😊

[@donavonrobbins1908]

That's good team work right there. And that was definitely a thumbs up. Believe me, even if they have a grouch or two, most likely are fine with the filming. I've had a few interesting jobs earlier in life and would like to have some of it filmed to look back on today. Aside from that, they did a damn fine job on restoring that plow and that F unit and should want to show them off. A little touch up on the Conrail would look sharp as well. Don't acknowledge the nagative posters either. They'll find something better to do, or somebody else to hassle.

[@minorcross980]

Nice Video! Always like looking at the snow from sunny Mesa, AZ. Best watched in the late summer when it's quite warm here.

[@rogerlat135]

Excellent Jason. Thanks Rog 😊

[@josephheminy155]

I watch these videos at times pretty cool I love trains the raw power they have watching here in independence missouri...

[@youknowme8578]

That els 600 is a beauty.

[@CaptainZG]

agree !!!!!

[@Leveractionjake]

Man... that's a pretty looking F-unit.

[@ramtuff2007]

awesome video jason awesome plow train

[@SnowPlowTrainChannel]

Very Powerful !

[@nicholasmatiash7117]

Great snowplow video! Enjoying this from just west of Grand Rapids.

[@jasonasselin]

Glad you enjoyed it!