Daylight Running Surprise !

[@leadslinger49]

Retired 19 years ago. I always liked the "Comfort Cabs" over the noisy SD38's. Also slept in a lot of hot cabooses before we got rooms. Back in the old days.

[@minidriversouthsweden5137]

He seems to have a great personality and a good sense of humour. Hey Mark enjoy your retirement you’re definitely earned it from keeping America rolling.

[@trainman071]

i LOVE THIS MANS SKILLS AND ATTITUDE FOR HIS JOB AND PASSION THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR HARD WORK!!!

[@dmorgan28]

Those were some close calls. Hose always almost make you dirty r britches. lol. I had a few of those over the years when I was running. I enjoyed the video Mike. Thanks 👍👍👍❤️

[@THE_IRON_HORSE]

Mike my man your funny AF making fun of those kids blowing the horn to the people having a wedding this video is so good

[@Morristownrailfanningemergency]

WHY AM I SEEING YOU EVERYWHERE! I can’t get away LMFAO

[@philipfarrell8114]

What a pleasure too watch such a professional at the controls of that csx freight trainl thank you Mr Barnett for your service

[@JohnM1774]

You are a FRIENDLY GENTLEMAN and thank you for the video !!!! God Bless and Stay Safe

[@AmericanExplorer]

Those kids at the beginning cut it so close. Loved seeing the old analog display panel. Great video and a great view from inside the cab at some of what engineers have to deal with.

[@fredbartels3958]

Happy Holidays Mike. As others have already mentioned, I appreciate you taking the time to record and post your cab videos. Rail enthusiasts need to see a professional locomotive engineer at work and the skills involved in day to day railroad operations. You have a great personality and the perfect person to make these videos available.

[@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042]

Thank you so much have a wonderful Holiday season

[@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042]

The sounds from inside of the cab was never to meant to be clearly understood even if it meant scrambling it with music, I'm sorry

[@cy4orgon84]

Quick its ok

[@nvaa1991]

Awesome video Mike! Thanks for sharing! Love that Dash 8 cab ride!

[@CrazyMarioRailfan2105]

Im soon gonna be an engineer and I hope to see you on board!

[@RedWingsninetyone]

I'd love to see more videos like this. Love the energy level!

[@danielkennedy1524]

Great videos Engineer Mike! thank you!

[@louislokuta9617]

4:15 CSXT #7676 led CSX Train Q271 up the NYS&W in NJ/NY sometime in the summer of 2002 after the breakup of Conrail and while the River Subdivision was still "figuring out" the best routing of trains at that time. Q-271 is a low priority empty autorack train. Cool how this unit gets around.

[@rein1705]

I like this man's personality!

[@Rochester_Sub_Productions]

rein1705 who doesn’t?!

[@diegoperez3082]

IKR

[@mikeyoungblood1706]

His name is Mike and He's retired now.

[@NSCSXRailfan457]

@@mikeyoungblood1706 NOO HE RETIRED :(

[@The_PaleHorseman]

My dad started Penn Central in 73 rail gang,, went to Conrail, then to CSX, became a conductor then Engineer, retired in 2007, passed away in 2009 from cancer. I watch these to see what he did. He use to hate missing my birthday, or baseball games or football games, I remember a few times he'd come home in the middle of the night and watch me sleep but didn't wake me up and I would act like I was asleep. Now I would give anything to sit up and tell him I loved him. He wrote me a letter when he passed saying he would hate when the phone would ring, knowing it was a crew caller calling because he knew he wouldn't see me. I knew he busted his ass so I would get to live a great childhood. Also cool fact, his grand father, my great grand father was a Gandy Dancer.

[@robertmcdonnold3038]

Thanks for the ridealong. You make the job look fun.

[@alexbush817]

Greetings From Moscow, Russia, to a man in a large metal box on wheels)))

[@LordCarpenter]

Oh, wow! A new channel to watch. That was just awesome, Mike! :)

[@nssd70m2]

Congratulations on your retirement sir, I have a long way to go myself... I enjoy your videos, and the music you choose for them. Great stuff.

[@TheGuitars14]

Awesome! Love seeing you go through vinings and cartersville!

[@jaymorrissey7072]

Absolutely the best EVER Engineer

[@hi-railhardin]

Another awesome video Mike! I noticed that clip of you guys waiting in Emerson. I bet you've eaten from Doug's Place a lot !!!

[@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042]

Oh yes! many times

[@robertcyprowski9345]

Really like the video mike nice video from inside the train locomotive

[@JH-cw5po]

Super cool video Mr. Barnett! Never knew you were also a firefighter before this!

[@earthangel6480]

EARTH ANGEL THIS definitely was. 👍 GREAT surprise ride !!!! THANKS for taking me along!😇😍😳🎊💕 YOU’VE Got a fan club out there!!👯‍♂️I finally rang “the” BELL,🛎 now it won’t be such a surprise!🎈.GREAT engineer, great 🎵 music, and 👍 great ride!!!🚂🎟.Thank You!👍💕😍😀

[@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042]

Earth Angel thanks!!!!

[@War1109]

I know why people are running across tracks, to find their brain

[@desertfoxx1823]

If they slip in front of the engine they will scooping their brain up with a shovel

[@RedWingsninetyone]

@@desertfoxx1823 someone will anyway

[@ntekniklaus3710]

he should've fired the horn at him

[@6680thSOG]

And unfortunately, if they dont find it, a medic will.

[@CTSLRailfan]

@@ntekniklaus3710 he did.

[@nc4tn]

I always hated going through all those little towns with 25 crossings that went nowhere. And with an impatient female driver that couldn’t wait on the train. Lol!

[@POMPANOJOE]

Really cool seeing your view going through Acworth and Kennesaw!

[@jonahturner6389]

Eyyy I know where that second clip is. I forget the town but I’m pretty sure it’s in north Georgia. I remember where, Ackworth I believe

[@SD45-ET44AC]

I just spent more than 60 minutes watching your videos and wanted to say thanks. I realize buying one of your videos might say thanks in a better way but for now, thanks! Your videos focus on the trains, the railroads and lots of information but unlike some videos your videos aren't just about you with train footage in the rear. Peace!

[@sakeeler]

Awesome videos Mike! I hope you're enjoying your retirement!!!!!!!!!!!

[@stevearnold2304]

Yup! My opinion as well. You be safe out there. Make us all proud.

[@brenthiltner3025]

Nice video Quick, seems like you have some great memories from your career!

[@iangilldjsuperdude]

I am a huge railroad train fanatic! I mean, really, an engineer named Mike is so freaking awesome at what he does on the tracks! Best personality, awesome bells and horns, looking out for another object or fools playing on or around the track site. I liked the way he just continued to blow the train horn at those trespassing the rails for no reason! However, I do like the music that was playing. I could not tell what the name of the song was playing on your mission. However, it was just a little too loud. I apologize for the unexpected inconvenience. But, all I wanna do is give a shout out to Mike and his crew of CSX and all shout outs go to CSX Transportation! [CSXT] is my favorite railroad industry in the history of the United States! Oh, yeah and I almost forgot. Here is the game plan for crossing a railroad crossing safely: 1. Stop. You must come to a full stop. pedestrians must come to a full stop behind the railroad crossing signal. 2. Look. Look both ways 2 times when crossing the tracks. Almost like looking both ways when crossing the street. 3. Listen. Listen for a train horn or a train bell. Use your ears and your eyes as a listening method when crossing the railroad tracks. 4. Live. Proceed safely across the tracks and go on about the rest of your day.

[@oilfan2742]

Never knew you were a firemen before to, that’s awesome !

[@scottascotty]

i love your video please make many more !!!

[@rossbryan6102]

HI MIKE! I JUST FOUND YOUR VIDEO, ENJOYED! I SEE YOU MUST HAVE STEPPED UP FROM STEERING WHEEL WRESTLER TO HOGGER! CONGRATS! IVE DONE BOTH MYSELF! IN THE PAST HAVE WORKED AS AN ROAD FOREMAN AND TAUGHT SEVERAL HOGGERS THEIR TRADE! IVE FOUND THAT TRUCKERS AND FARMERS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS MAKE THE BEST HOGGERS, BY FAR! I ALSO HAD AN AIRLINE PILOT WHO QUALIFIED WELL, AND HE TOLD ME THAT LEARNING TO BE A HOGGER WAS MORE DIFFICULT THAN LEARNING TO FLY! KEEP HER ON THE RAILS, CHEERS!!👍👍

[@walmartmilford682]

Mr. Mike thank you for the great videos enjoy every one of them thanks again bud

[@ironlung7176]

I know I would enjoy running frieght trains. Just like Mike here. He looks like hes having fun.

[@daviddryden8088]

Cool vids Man. Do more of these!!!

[@jennyhaskell5348]

He sure looked like he was having fun.

[@keithcordes4430]

Man you got the life, saw your opening pic, I’m a firefighter in New York City and I must say I have a job that young kids dream of but so do you, you got the only gig I’d consider leaving mine for!

[@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042]

keith cordes I have a one of a kind work career from Navy to RR to firefighting to bus driver to welder to semi driver..but not in that order. Retired from RR as Engineer @ age 60

[@JackHaynes-v3x]

Thank you for your service Keith. God Bless FDNY.

[@westep4273]

It's my dream job to be Abel t drive trains this guy looks like he's having fun

[@SD40Fan_Jason]

Tie em' down, he's pulled the pin for the last time! Congrats on the retirement.

[@burtfitzgerald2935]

WOW ! mike some very scary moments we encounter ! but we signed up for it remember that !!

[@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042]

Remember very well

[@TheJakeman789]

What did you say to those kids??? LOL

[@ellisjackson3355]

"You g****** f***** stupid idiots! Go home and do your f***** homework!"

[@salviatrip7083]

TheJakeman789 "I'll get you next time"!

[@midmichiganrailproductions5819]

@@salviatrip7083 PRECISELY

[@Rbyrd77]

Love your videos Mr Mike. I have been a fan since 2015

[@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042]

Support MS Awareness 1991 Thanks enjoy

[@Rbyrd77]

Yes sir. I probably saw you going through Marietta countless times over the years. I am actually old enough to remember when that line was the L&N.

[@twasbrillig33]

That's so sweet! =))))

[@КотНаглый]

Hi you have a good channel i like your videos, l myself am from Russia.

[@reeselourens1459]

Engineer Mike Barnett retired, right? What a legend. Being watching him on youtube since long ago. Awesome video footage sir... regards, from South Africa.

[@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042]

Reese Lourens Thank You

[@mrtheguzzomanshouldknow5853]

Great video bud 👍👍👍

[@SL9SHi_NorCal]

What are your favorite throttle systems and what bad word are you saying at 0:36

[@DieselDucy]

What kind of camera is this and how did you mount it? Quality is so good!

[@shawnpowell5876]

Thanks again for another awesome assistant engineer ride along video. Have a question Mr. Barnett. Where could I find a CSX reflective safety vest to add to my railroad room I'm creating in our new home?

[@peterocchioni5928]

I'm retired after 41 years railroading and went through the same crap as you!!

[@larrydockery7201]

well said kids dont understand

[@RailPreserver2K]

There's such a thing as smart and safe railfanning and then there's the thing that gets people killed that my friends is stupidity

[@R7300]

Can tell you're one of the good ones out there! Would love to have you on the UP :)

[@andrewelam1612]

BS comment what do that even mean One of the good ones??

[@irelandbloke]

Great videos ! :)

[@isaiahj1330]

I live in Acworth and love this video brother it is awesome. I must confess I have walked the tracks to Emerson across the lake. People think is it dangerous but it is not. Trains do not sneak up on anyone. I get out of the way well ahead of time. Never would I try to run across in front of a train like the kids did. That is stupid.

[@CJC20]

The c40-8w at the beginning had a GREAT horn

[@larrymcneil8038]

My dream job nice video mike!!!!

[@taurus-astrobike104]

👍👍So smoooooooooth nice nice 👌

[@Rochester_Sub_Productions]

My uncle was a engineer for a old short line that got bought out I live near a csx line and railfan all the time!! When I become a engineer I don’t care if railfan or not all you’ll hear from me besides crossing and starting to move is “shave and a haircut Two Bits!!”

[@mateojames3231]

How’s that coming along?

[@phannyphanny9053]

Yeah did you become an engineer yet?

[@JeremiahTrane]

AWESOME VIDEO!!!!!!!!! LOVE ALL YOUR VIDEOS!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SD40Fan_Jason]

That last clip looked like Kennesaw. "I know you're in a train but can't you see we're having a block party here? Jeez!" I had something similar happen to me like that in Orlando FL. Cops parked their cars across the tracks because they were closing the railroad off to train use for the parade. Luckily they were able to clear off the crossing just as we came through because it was about to get messy.

[@goober239]

I work for a switch crew in west central ohio. Our parent company is Genesee and Wyoming. I didn't know cameras were allowed. We switch between NS and CSX and it is a pain in the ass to get CSX to cooperate with us. They either deliver the cars on the wrong tracks, or fail to leave any switching space for us. Rarely they do anything we ask them!

[@dm6966]

Did u like the new signals or the old searchlights just wondering

[@PnwFerrynerd]

some people are so dumb, but you are awsome mike, i have loved trains since i was born, also i know all the different types of horns and CSX is one of my favorite companies, also, i post railfanning videos

[@serkistronkthedragon2927]

What are your favorite locomotives? And what were you saying at 0:36?

[@jeremybrinkman8538]

Aye my two favorite things in one firefighting and trains

[@salviatrip7083]

Was that you in the beggining? Wow we truly do change over time. Nice video!

[@derekrohan9619]

1:35. Going through downtown acworth. I bet you get a lot there an by the Marietta square. I feel like I remember in like 2010 or somewhere around than a homeless woman got hit just north of Marietta square between hwy41 and the square.

[@railsimsproductions]

What’s your favorite type of locomotive to ride in?

[@AppValleyRailProductions]

Noah Railfanning my fav is dash 8s

[@Rtzee]

Good job!!! Thanks!

[@silentmouse4084]

Him mr mike I really enjoy your videos and hope to become an engineer myself

[@paceymauldin4462]

I love this your awesome!

[@simoncadieux696]

Excusez moi je parle français seulement. J'aime beaucoup le côté professionnel de se conducteur de locomotives car il adopte une conduite sécutaire et il invite les gens a être prudent en présence d'un train et surtout de traverser le chemin de fer dans un lieu sécuritaire et de pas rester sur les rails.

[@RailfanningCampinasZQB]

What locomotive is it? I'm from Brazil and used to seeing AC44i, C30-7, SD70AceBB, etc ... I have train and railroad videos in Brazil please

[@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042]

Hello Brazil I believe the CSX 7676 is a (C40-8W).

[@caderamsey8878]

What is that song?! I Love it!! Awesome video too!

[@50retro]

hello friend from cabin very well amazing.

[@lennysvideoz]

What was the longest run you have ever operated Mike??

[@rishavbanerjee1371]

Do you prefer the standard aar or desktop control stand

[@anthonyprince4]

I have a question. I'm sure it does. Train's have Radio inside the Cab of the Locomotives. Itself. Only Call out CB, Radio

[@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042]

Two way communication.

[@stevearnold2304]

I’ve lost track of how many people I killed and maimed over the years. I was an instructor engineer my last 5 years with the Santa Fe

[@briansmyla8696]

How did he stand up and leave the operator's position at 2:08 without an automatic brake application?

[@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042]

That unit is equipped to allow the operator enough time to do brief task that require him or her to move away from the controls.

[@izzymillar4568]

Wow people realy needs to act up seriously and awsome video!

[@MrCsxtrain]

Hey just a suggestion, is there anyway you can turn the music down or not add any music?

[@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042]

NS 1071 Productions I cannot reveal the conversation in it's clarity either I add music or mute the sound all together...sorry

[@exoressdelivers70]

NS 1071 Productions why don't you turn down your phone volume?

[@AppValleyRailProductions]

I mean if you don’t like it then hop off, I find this guy entertaining and I find it that when he does what I do I learn more. Thx much stupid heritage unit.

[@slowb4lls1]

I really enjoy your videos man makes me jealous man I’m thinking of getting into doing that for a career actually so your vids make me smile man, what a cool career to retire from man you still young!

[@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042]

Thanks

[@jamessherfieldiii1502]

Good morning brother I being a locomotive engineer should I pursue it ???

[@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042]

By all means brother !

[@midmichiganrailproductions5819]

@@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042 agreeing here. Though I haven’t made it yet, it’s challenging work

[@jcraigshelton]

Wonder how many times the word "ass" was yelled out the window starting at 0:36? Lol!

[@paulwarner5395]

Do you prefer driving locos with controls in the front of you or on the traditional left side control stand??

[@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042]

Didn't matter to me but I would say in front had some advantages

[@paulwarner5395]

@@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042 How about when you're switching or going long hood first??

[@trainmania100]

Great video Mike :)

[@m1sterhockey]

I like your view. Please take more videos. Thanks

[@robertfousch2703]

whoa!!! that second clip was in downtown Acworth, GA!!!! I live there!!!

[@LastExile1989]

The music is for Security purposes people...

[@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042]

Thanks

[@Cpoll2011]

What the name of the song you put in the background also great video

[@jonathantaylor4771]

Hey! I recognize that town! Live not to far from there.

[@paso4808]

Ur awesome god bless you

[@AppValleyRailProductions]

What do you feel about precision Railroading?

[@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042]

What precision? If it's precision it's best in my opinion

[@AppValleyRailProductions]

@@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042 CSX started using precision Railroading not too long ago. I work for a line that is called RJ Corman Railroad Company you've probably heard of it but we're turning into a class 1 in a few years

[@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042]

@@AppValleyRailProductions quite familiar with RJ Corman from my years in Ohio running Newcastle to Willard. The term precision was not mentioned per say but the method might have been what the RR was trying to achieve

[@AppValleyRailProductions]

@@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042 oh I see.

[@dianneklemmer9381]

How many people does it take to drive a freight train altogether?

[@dianneklemmer9381]

@made-in-the80s Thank you!

[@kendahkem5279]

I'm leaning out the window right behind you flying the bird at them