Chasing Trains In Northwest Georgia

[@johnopalko5223]

That poor engineer was probably thinking, "Who _are_ these guys?!? No matter where I go, there they are!"

[@soundguyjr]

This crew is use to the attention. Popular job with the locals.

[@jeffreybaker100]

That CSX engineer must feel like you Guys are stalking him! LOL! Excellent vid!

[@jacobdubielak]

Hes probably like are those guys following me 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@mpaulk2023]

I gotta be the earliest viewer west of the Rockies this day. Btw, thanks for the gift; today is my birthday!!! =D!!!

[@distantsignal]

Happy birthday and thanks!

[@jamesjscorpio34]

Twister is one of the best movies ever created. Great captures.

[@malcolmmcfadden9023]

"She is a pretty truck." "Thank you, haha. Don't even think about it. No way." That movie is so awesome. Never get tired of it.

[@malcolmmcfadden9023]

@corey Babcock Liability only? nice

[@WaltANelsonPHD]

Always a pleasure! Thanks, again, Danny!

[@mroblivious3647]

🙌 yes! Danny uploaded.....i prefer railfanning with others, but I'm an introvert....if I'm alone, its still a good day fanning!

[@dirtcop11]

Watching all of the different railroad companies in this video reminds me of all the mergers that have happened in my lifetime. The one that is close to "home" for me is the BNSF. The Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad merged with the Great Northern, and they merged with the Atcheson Topeka and Santa Fe, (every time I see or think of that railroad I hear Judy Garland singing that song from the movie "Harvey Girls). There are so many railroads that either went bankrupt or merged that it boggles my mind. In the future, I think people will see your videos and say to themselves, "So that is where that came from." You are preserving railroad history as well as entertaining the next generation of railfans.

[@LongboatLtd2004]

Closest to me is the Northern Pacific, which merged with the CB&Q and GN into BN (now Burlington Northern & Santa Fe)

[@colinmulder6806]

I have to agree. Even though I lived in Florida since 1994, I mainly grew up watching Santa Fe & Burlington Northern as separate railroads. I didn't think the merger between them was even needed or necessary. Both railroads were making profits with their mainlines & a variety of their fleet of diesels to accomplish them. Truth be told at first, I never had anything against the mergers between 1996-2000 but when they began replacing their original power with AC'S & GEVO'S I changed my mind. Not to mention the current logo & paint scheme not in my ballpark.

[@JETZcorp]

I miss the SP. Their livery was kinda boring, their stuff was always old and dirty, all of which made their trains look bad to the bone. I also grew up with UP and BN, but something about the SP just hit different. Might be due to growing up in 4449's home town. I was so sad when I heard they were getting swallowed by the yellow guys.

[@TweezersUnlimited]

I'm on GN and SOO territory. Not just the aforementioned BN merger, but now the big CPKC event. I'm fine with it since that means they'll be sending down The Empress right through my town!

[@user-vh1uc6in7b]

​@@JETZcorp Northern Santa Fe

[@Kickn_NZ]

What a bunch of good guys doing their favorite hobby, awesome to see.

[@nriocbhionls]

Nothing is more fun than watching all the trains from the front window of your DH Drone Airships.

[@infiniteflite6222]

I figured out how to describe you! You are the Bob Ross of Railfanners. You have such a calming and knowledgeable voice and presence to you. Keep up the great work!

[@aquatone327]

I live in Woodstock (A little south of Cartersville and north of Kennesaw). Beautiful little city. Glad you got to come check it out! Also, very kind engineer at 13:52

[@joshsadventures1776]

Amazing video Danny!! As a young railfan I look up to you. You are such an inspiration.

[@distantsignal]

Many thanks Josh.

[@joshsadventures1776]

@@distantsignal you are very welcome, thank you for doing all you do!

[@GrammarPoliceInvestigations]

Thanks Danny, again, your story telling is second to none.

[@distantsignal]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@georgiarailproductions]

It’s so cool to see Danny harmon Railfanning on my home rails, the W&A

[@mpaulk2023]

That would be awesome to see him on any of his fan’s home rails! I, for one, don’t think I’d see him around in Oregon, but crazier things have happened! Lol

[@georgiarailproductions]

@@mpaulk2023 oh wow, yeah

[@metropolisubway47]

This just made a ride to school better

[@hmitchell8618]

Yessir. Always makes the day brighter

[@TheRealDannAlexander]

Fastest click on a new video ever. And Sweet Potato fries for the win. Every time.

[@RichardFelstead1949]

Thanks Danny for letting us all tag along.

[@jerryferguson5461]

Wonderful content, Danny! Thank you for sharing. I was hopeful that you had stopped for lunch at Doug's Place in Emerson. It's a must do. Plus, multiple tracks are perhaps one hundred feet from the parking lot. The drone shots added much. Your gracious and well spoken demeanor is appreciated and enjoyed.

[@distantsignal]

Many thanks, Jerry. I'll put Doug's Place on m,y list.

[@GeorgiaRailfan55]

I will also have to check that out. I have not railfanned much around Atlanta. I railfan more between Dalton and Rockmart because that is where I live but I would like to start going down into the metro. I have railfanned in around 15 states bout only have one video in the metro.

[@jacobdubielak2699]

@@distantsignal you should stop by the Carterville Georgia train museum it's awesome I visited that place and right as I was playing with the train simulator I heard some kind of csx train

[@jacobdubielak2699]

@@distantsignal it was a long time ago

[@kennybaran1080]

Nice movie references, liability only from Twister, then I’m with you fellows from Oh Brother, Where Art Though, also a fun movie. Thanks for the chuckles and for the great video and narration. Been looking forward to a new video from you for some time.

[@dttprice]

I was beginning to think that nobody else caught the O Brother Where Art Thou quote.

[@ncrailfan1869]

You know it’s gonna be a great day when Danny uploads a video. Excellent Video!

[@distantsignal]

Wow, thanks!

[@sroevukasroevuka]

I have bad anxiety issues so solitary hobbies work best for me. I take my autistic grandson he likes trains. We watch from the truck for now. If i go alone i watch from the side.

[@johngullo9420]

Great to see a new video from Danny. I always look forward to them! Really enjoyed the drone footage. 👍

[@jermainem3399]

Thank you so so much patriots and engineer and Liz too for letting you out to do your wonderful hobbie we love seeing what you see in our hearts were all engineers but your the best sir stay blessed and God bless you and all the chasiers ding ding ding toot toot ...lol thank you

[@scottmccullough6136]

Great job as always Danny, I've been to several of these spots and now I have several more to go to, thanks to y'all. Love the drone footage as well, it always gives a very unique perspective of rail fanning that we normally do not get to see. Classic Danny; "I had the potato potato fries".......... Thanks Danny, looking forward to the next one.

[@talk2azs]

I love the Rockmart area. When I cycle the Silver Comet Trail from a trailhead in Cobb County to Cedartown, I like to stop and take a break in Rockmart by the NS line to watch passing trains. Just to the South on the trail is the old Brushy Mountain Tunnel and an old 250 foot tall rail trestle that trail users ride/walk through and ride/walk across. The next time I'm out that way, I'll grab some 4k footage of the trestle and tunnel for you to use in a future video Danny.

[@sonnicman]

I used to cycle myself on that trail back in the early 2000s. Would definitely be interested in seeing some present-day footage of the trestle and tunnel.

[@talk2azs]

@@sonnicman Dude. Let's get together and ride the trail. We'll start at the Paulding county line at the Home Depot trailhead and ride North. I'm all about that!

[@mrfatty]

Brushy Mountain tunnel is cool. My wife and I used to walk to it from Coot's lake. Pumpkinvine trussel is pretty neat to see.

[@talk2azs]

@Sonnicman That would be cool. That's the trailhead I always start at. I try to avoid the Cobb County trail as much as possible. But I have to get back into shape first. Just suffered a bad flu, which turned to a numonia, and then a chest cold. I am weak and bent way out of shape right now.

[@mrfatty]

@@talk2azs I feel you on that one you did see where I said used to do all that walking. I have major surgery in 2013 with peritonitis and several other things going on inside of me with a leaking appendix and it took a toll on my system bad.

[@ikjleio]

I hope you enjoyed Cartersville, Danny! It's been my home for as long as I can remember. You were actually very close to my old home around 5 minutes in. I always found it amusing when my mom came home upset about being held up by the locals! A great place to railfan in my opinion is either the ex-W&A depot downtown, the first ever Coca-Cola advertisement painted on the Young Brothers pharmacy (L&N cantilever crossings here!), or under the shade of the big bridge. A sort of unrelated note, in the industrial park spur on the other side of Cartersville, there's a TrinityRail facility that still runs an Ex-Southern SW1, TILX 1014, painted red with a Georgia Bulldogs logo slapped onto the cab!

[@distantsignal]

Thanks! Yes, I love Cartersville. I'd move there in a second...if it weren't so far away from salt water. Ha!

[@georgiawthrman]

We have seen that bulldog!

[@UnionCountyPhotography]

@@distantsignal fishing and railfanning are to two best things haha

[@ronniewatkins]

I'm just getting into the hobby and need a mentor in the area. I live in Atco. Any suggestions?

[@KDubielak]

@@UnionCountyPhotography don't forget chasing trains

[@Dieselmachine4]

Another masterpiece by the legendary Mr.Danny. thank you so much for this video.

[@FredDent-cs8oo]

Danny I enjoyed watching your trip to Cartersville. My Dads family is from there and I live in Rome. I worked at Planet Bowen one summer. They unload the entire coal train without stopping the train. It is on a trestle and the openers are tripped from below. I have been to that crossing in Lindale many times. It is very busy. Thanks for your good videos. Fred

[@addisontalbott8403]

I've seen the first train when we went in to downtown Kennesaw!

[@Anonymous-pm7jf]

What a great video. Thank you for sharing.

[@NielsenSTL]

"Liability only...: ~ Bill Harding One of the best lines in Twister.

[@tracksideguy1228]

Hope your doing well Danny , awesome video again as always.

[@distantsignal]

Thanks, you too!

[@ReVox77a]

My son and I take 2 weeks a year driving around the country watching trains go by. We've done the Mississippi River Valley, the central plains and southwest, The Appalachians, the northern plains and northwest forests. This year we're doing the Southeast. I've been studying your videos to research locations to watch. Thanks for all the great information and advice! I hope we can meet when we make it to Tampa in December.

[@WesleyEast-RRfan]

Great video, I have watched this video so many times and it never gets old. Keep it up and be safe.

[@tl1024]

Danny, if you didnt do voice work for radio & tv, I cant imagine why not. And I love your videos, you are my go-to for all things trains.

[@CherrySodaFox]

IT'S THE WONDER OF NATURE BABY! Always a big fan of these railfan adventures Danny!

[@billhodges5161]

Danny, it doesn't matter who your with, you do the best job of them all. 👍👍

[@MzLady-rr8gj]

I love the country too. Although I lived in the city I spent summers and Christmas in the country with my grand parents. Love the train chasing. My grand parents home was right by a rail line. We would sit on the porch sipping tea watching trains go by. Makes me cry how simple and calm life can be in a small country town. Miss those days.

[@radio645]

Damn, this video brings back a lot of memories, chasing trains with my twin brother in and around Seattle back in the day. We'd load up our camera gear, grab my scanners and off we'd go. Sometimes his rail fan buddies would join us, we'd all pile in one car, pick the driver for the day and drive from one end of Seattle to the other with a lunch break in between. Lot's of fun, photography, train geeking and gawking. You have a nice bunch of "foamers" on this tour, (people who start foaming at the mouth chasing trains, LOL.) I sure miss those days, my twin brother would have loved your videos.

[@colinwilliams877]

So happy to see my hometown and many of my favorite train watching locations on one of my favorite channels!!! Thank you Sir for the great video. The Taylorsville/Euharlee Area is beautiful, and my young son and I watch from the Lindale platform frequently!!!

[@armyvet1090]

I'm in heaven. Love those trains AND the scenery. Thanks to all.

[@tropicalrailroadproduction5028]

Awesome Chase Danny

[@Finetales]

The horns on those SD70ACes are always awesome to hear!

[@robertweldon7909]

12/8/2021 Danny, I'm sure you know about these things, but, The NS main out of Atlanta Emmen yard, west bound, branches at Austell. Ga,. The branching line is the same line you were chasing on, and the west bound main goes on to Birmingham. Just to the north of Austell is a huge intermodal yard. This junction is a superb place to watch NS trains. On the CSX at Elizbeth, the Georgia Northeastern connects with the CSX. This line services many light to medium industrial sites. One of the best spots is at the Univeter road grade crossing just north of Holy Springs. They get a lot of covered hoppers filled with chicken feed and actually have a track mobile working the siding, something to see, if you have never seen one. Also just to the south at Kennesaw, Ga, is the home of the "General" the famous "great locomotive chase" hero. At Cartersville the CSX's main to Chattanooga branches and heads north east to Etowah, Tenn., where it joins the east bound main out of Chattanooga. Another good place to watch trains going to and from the north and Cincinnati There is a branch line that leaves out of Etowah, and proceeds south east and around a somewhat famous loop to ascend a ridge. You can take a tour train on that line a few times a year. When You visited this area, you dropped into my home turf. I'm a rail fan, and I had no Idea that some of this action was there. Thanks for the tour. ;-)

[@distantsignal]

Thanks very much, Robert. I hope to be back in North Georgia sometime early next year.

[@rustyr0824]

Love it. My first Distant Signal video with my new HP 27" Monster screens replacing my old Compaq 19" screens. I love it at I think 11:03 when your video taping the train, then you spin around and all the guys are gone. I'm sure you were saying to yourself "Uh guys, where did you go, the train is still passing". Keep up the most excellent work. I am enjoying railfanning with you. 🙂

[@Zebrails]

Nice chase video, Danny. No anti-foaming agent needed... good to see the smiles and cameras (and the trains.) I'm a Seaboard Air Line collector (HO model trains, too) so, it's nice to hear anything about them. You got a cool sign! I've got plastic bottle-caps with the "Seaboard System" printed on them. I took interest in the S.A.L. when I learned I was related (my dad's grand-mother), a 3rd cousin to Robert E. Lee... which was also a name for one of SAL's passenger trains. I've got a bunch of boxcars honoring name trains, Silver Meteor, Orange Blossom Special, Silver Comet, as well as "The Robert E. Lee" trains... also "Route Of Courteous Service"... then I took a liking to the Atlantic Coast Line when my daughter loved purple and ACL's E-Units were colored as such. October 25, I turn 53... I better get some boards down and run some trains. John Kamloops, BC Canada (nee Rice Lake, WI)

[@Chiefbobaloo]

It's me again, When I worked at WRGA in Rome (GA) I used to eat my lunch parked at the concrete slab that once was the Southern station in Rome. Love to watch the trains go by. It's a small world.

[@bsalightning69]

I'm always amazed by watching my coffee shake and jiggle when I'm sitting 50 ft away as the trains go by.

[@WideWorldofTrains]

Very cool production, well done. Looked like a lot of fun going after all those trains

[@tfs4499]

Some great catches, great video, as usual, THANKS Danny!

[@keegansvids]

I have the W and A sub outside my street and I wish it wasn’t so dry! 😂😂 so glad GA gave ya some good stuff

[@ericwilliams2619]

Awesome video and awesome drone footage your videos are always informative 👍 God bless you and your family

[@MoodyBlue42..]

Danny I'm so glad I found your channel!! I've learned alot. I've got a spot, I think it is called the Lumber subdivision. There's a switch for the new Nissan Toyota plant in Greenbrier Al. It's convenient for me from the house. I caught my first N.S. heritage unit there. Plus I've got Decatur to lean on for awesome CSX trains 😁 Thanks again for all the information on the railroad and how it works. A new fan to the channel. This is Todd, Out.

[@distantsignal]

Thanks very much, Todd. I'll put Greenbriar on my list.

[@MoodyBlue42..]

@@distantsignal Good deal Danny. There's also the N.S. yard in Decatur Al. This about the only way I can catch U.P. trains along with BNSF and sometimes CN and CP. The signal series is what got my attention since I don't have a scanner and I don't know my subdivisions. Signals are the only thing that helps me. I've always loved watching trains. I just didn't think to document it.

[@kennethseyforth8656]

your a nice and kind guy thanks and I enjoy all your shows

[@roadrailmediagroup]

This was a great watch. Appreciate the BTS vibes and the top shelf narration 👌

[@distantsignal]

Thanks very much.

[@Chiefbobaloo]

Danny I love your videos, living in the southeast, I appreciate seeing this area's rail system. I have been in radio one way or another since the 60's so I can tell you - son...if you have not been in the media, you should have been, great voice and delivery every time.

[@distantsignal]

Those are kind compliments indeed, Chief. Many, MANY thanks.

[@markb846]

Thanks for posting this. It reminded me of times back in the 1980s when we used to chase steam hauled excursion trains across Southern England. Somehow we got the times and just used maps. As this was before the internet and sat nav. One day the navigator in the leading car made a mistake and we ended up in somebodies front garden. On another occasion we got stopped by the police. As they thought that 3 cars driving through Oxfordshire villages filled with people with cameras was suspicious. Normally we would go to three locations in the morning and two after lunch.

[@THE_IRON_HORSE]

Sweet great video Danny love all the foreign Ace power and the wonderful people on the chase

[@buddyburtonphotography]

Great catches. Thank you for another great video.

[@danherrmann8755]

Thanks so much Great job well done You explain so much about trains ..I would never know any information on railroading. I enjoy the work you put into this making this video Thanks 😊

[@kevinmahernz]

You're right, you wouldn't want more than 8 people at a time because that would get too unwieldy, especially as with this day you had to make a few u turns, plan changes etc. All 54k of us who came along with you for the ride sure have enjoyed it, with all of us taking up the space of less than one person! Cheers and keep these great vids coming!

[@distantsignal]

Thank you Kevin! Much appreciated.

[@TheMadness51]

Nice aerial work. Twister is my #2 favorite movie behind Hunt for Red October.

[@Railfan62]

Looked like a great day with a bunch of great guys.

[@darrenhillman8396]

Great video, Danny! Love your slick drone footage too! From a retired railwayman in the UK, best wishes! 🇬🇧

[@philipcollins5440]

Thanks, I really enjoy your site.

[@CGW116A]

Great job on the high iron! Thanks for taking us along! 🚂👍👍

[@rodneyskinner7741]

Always enjoy your videos Danny thanks ❤️🙏🇺🇸

[@distantsignal]

My pleasure

[@davidkalbacker6033]

Yet another informative and entertaining video - many thanks 🙏

[@U_ever]

Really love your work Mr. Harmon ! ! !

[@johncloar1692]

Thanks Danny! Love your signs, I have a old Railroad Crossing sign made out of cast iron It came from the long gone Illinois Central Line in Fulton KY where I work next to the railroad, they were change out the crossing sign for the new one. I said something to one of the worker and found it in the back of my truck. The IC railroad is gone and so are the tracks where the sign came from. Have a grate day Danny Looking forward to the next video.

[@GeorgiaRailfan55]

Great Video! Hope to railfan with you up here soon. I am going to try and get Lindale up where it can have a railfest because that would be cool and would help to bring tourism to the little town of Lindale.

[@doughart2720]

Hi Danny, As a video person rail fanning with still photographers, I feel your pain. Apart from having to bolt as soon as the loco has passed; I've found that while they know some good locations for stills, these locations are often tight as you mentioned. Even if you didn't get the best video, I'm sure you've found some great locations for next time. As always, a great video. Your professional narration and story telling skills shine through. Greeting from Oz.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Good and positive meet ups like this are part of what make the hobby so fun. Very well documented Danny!

[@Tricky929]

You guys are the real deal. Dig the chase. Wayt to go!!

[@eddie_wolf_]

Great Danny good to see you👍👍👍👍👍

[@richardsylvanus2717]

Good video, beautiful country & great looking eats!

[@paulpetithvtgaming8358]

Great job really injoy your videos always very entertaining that's for all you do be safe and godbless

[@bobandbarbkozminski1578]

Danny, You have the most detailed and interesting videos. Thank you again for your excellence for all railroad fans.

[@matthewhicks4277]

Danny that was by far the coolest video. Seems like Woody knows that area really good.

[@JamesAttwellPhotography]

What a great video! Greetings from South Africa!

[@screemingturbo8806]

You sir have gone above and beyond Pentrex Quality.

[@daniellehall5455]

It makes me so happy to see railfans in my hometown! I went to school in Lindale. I even took engagement photos at that train viewing platform!

[@distantsignal]

Engagement pictures at the platform? One of them had to be a railfan! Very cool.

[@daniellehall5455]

@@distantsignal it’s me! I’m the railfan! My husband is a generous man who loves to help me indulge in my passions.

[@StormySkyRailProductions]

Another very cool video, Enjoyed watching.

[@NorthFloridaRailfan]

Nice Danny nice meeting you at plant city

[@JaimarWagner-p1z]

How can you not love those ACES!

[@beulahpowell1478]

Boy this video you just shared made my day Mr Dan. How cool with the drone scenes you shared. Your fast travel reminded me too of the movie '"the twister." Good to see you again. Take care.

[@distantsignal]

Thanks Beulah!

[@grahamclarke2319]

A great video Danny! I met Travis, I think it was 2012, in Austell, GA on a trip to the SE USA from the UK with two friends Kevin and Trevor. We had a great time and I still follow Travis Newman and his buddy Steve Hardin on Flickr. I am bursting for a trip to see more US railroading, hopefully next year, having been confined to barracks by COVID-19 for so long.

[@hi-railhardin]

I remember you Graham! That was a fun day indeed. Hope you can return again sometime, would enjoy filming with you again.

[@Ryan.Shepanski]

Gonna be a good day!

[@georgiawthrman]

Danny, This is where we do most of our motorcycle riding and train watching from. We have been to alot of these backroads on the bike. It is a beautiful area.

[@scottgibson6735]

interesting,well done video,Danny.thanks for sharing.

[@jeffrumbach150]

One of you best videos yet Danny Nice to see have a group outing together

[@Michael_Rega]

I use to work EMS in Carterville and the amount of trains through there was a nightmare for us, but o am very glad to see a group of people get to enjoy them! Some cool along the line is Going north out of Cartersville almost to Adairsville by Kingston Ga is an old concrete plant that produce concrete for the Brooklyn Bridge along the main line.

[@wrangler70jkujeep74]

Awesome video Danny . Ill have to get down there awesome spots .

[@bnboyjace6412]

YEP I caught that Twister reference! Saw the movie on TV just a couple of days ago! Wonderful video Danny!

[@carlyeiter9263]

They just keep on coming and you capture so well. Thank you!!!!!

[@matthewsara6993]

Another great video! Thanks for sharing!

[@AmtrakTBL]

Nice one Danny love those BNSF Aces

[@markmccauley8716]

One of the best hidden gems on KZbin! Great job as always.

[@joshuanida5457]

This railroad chase reminds me of a time I was with my grandfather who loved railfaning (and so do I now). We watch a CSX come through Thurmond WV, switch off the main line onto what is now RJ Corman short line. The switch lead directly over the New River across an iconic RR bridge. This train was loaded with lumber (not cut). We followed that train all the way to the lumber mill in/around Mount Hope WV. He filmed it backing down into the mill and the security guard walked up and spooked us! Let us know we couldn't record the facility, he was polite and understanding that we were just railfans. It was such an awesome experience. Unfortunately my railfaning grandfather passed away just before Christmas 2021. I'm so glad I found your page and I'm happy to see other railfans out there still getting after it. Also Thurmond WV is an awesome historical site from the age of steam. It's a quiet town now with CSX coal and Amtrak still running through it. Amtrak will occasionally make a stop during the summer season to allow passengers to tour the old train depot and station there.

[@7thsonofa7thson80]

If you can see it from public, you can film,photograph, etc. Supreme Court has ruled on it. It falls under freedom of the press.

[@joshuanida5457]

@7thsonofa7thson80 We were technically on company property, but we didn't know it. Or my grandfather didn't see the signs. I was too young to know what was going on.

[@7thsonofa7thson80]

@@joshuanida5457 I do photography I can't afford a video camera now. I do have a nice digital camera though.

[@7thsonofa7thson80]

@joshuanida5457 ok.

[@butchpage2334]

Another great video!!! Keep up the great work!!!