Trains, Barge Canal & Steaks By the Track

[@VirtualRailfan]

I know we’re not the only ones who get excited when there’s a notification from Distant Signal… 🤣 Another beauty Mr. Harmon!

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Hello virtual railfan, I’m a big fan

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Same virtual Railfan.. one of your fans here love what you do!!

[@RC944jim]

I watch your Fairport cam a lot 👍

[@JerseyRails104]

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[@rushylvania.northern]

Didn't know virtual railfan enjoyed Danny's video

[@alexlorenz4103]

Clicked as soon as I saw the notification!

[@lucam06]

Same!

[@triadrailfanproductions]

Same!

[@Treysrailfanning]

​@@triadrailfanproductions AYEEEE JACKK

[@richardhammel8313]

Me,too!!!

[@hallze3737]

Lucky duck

[@chrisperry1151]

McDonald’s coffee - check! Knock down a signal - check! Foreign power - check! Surf & Turf dinner - check! Another great video = A++++

[@stonewall3041]

I always hit the "like" button before I even watch the video, because I've never been disappointed. 👍

[@chrisrippy4454]

You, Sir, and this channel, are just about the best thing that’s ever happened to KZbin! Please keep it up, or I’ll have nothing to look forward to!

[@johnverderber3127]

Danny, Your channel is the best. Your narration is second to none. Thank you

[@icebolt0864]

He narrated the crossing gates going up - we all know the crossing gates go up - but Dan does it with **Style** 👌👌

[@MellowYe77ow]

He works in advertising and does voiceover work for commercials, so he has a lot of experience.

[@billwilson6670]

Chasing trains, exploring, and cooking out, all with your son. What a lucky man you are.

[@shawnpowell5876]

Another spectacular video Danny! Its always a great day when you post a new video for us railfans. Those steaks looked delicious and figured they had to be quite tasty! Thanks again for sharing your videos with us along with your PRICELESS time and effort! Cheers from Delmar, Delaware.

[@sonartech7721]

A new Distant Signal video with Danny and Robert are always awesome to relax to on a beautiful evening!!!!

[@Mister-Mike]

"why are we going to the boys camp" made me actually LOL. Love you Danny.

[@ottoroth9377]

Ya know Dan, couldn't get any better than spending the day with your son, railing and eating a good campfire meal. Enjoy these times together! Take care!

[@distantsignal]

You got that right, Otto. Gotta enjoy it while you can.

[@Rich206L]

Danny, your channel is without peer, no one else comes close to the quality videography and outstanding commentary you give us with every video.I wish that you could post more often, but I settle for whatever and whenever you post. Have a great 2023! Rich

[@distantsignal]

Thanks very much, Rich. Yes, I wish I could post more often. Maybe next year depending on events...and this economy.

[@dondeal3658]

What a great video! Seeing the old Seaboard structures still in use brought a smile to my face. And you drove through parts of Florida the remind me of my youth there and what I loved about the State. Cooking, road trip, canal and dam history, and trains. This video had it all 🙂

[@KVR_211]

Danny, you are the best railfanning youtuber ever!

[@jakethomas5338]

Love the little "Cookin' with Railfan Danny" segment! :)

[@noahater5785]

Yep, cooking the beans while they’re still in the can is genius to avoid lugging around heavy and bulky pots and pans, too bad it’s kind of a slow process on low heat to avoid catching the label on fire and subsequently tainting your own beans with whatever noxious fumes would be produced from the label burning up.

[@jeffrumbach150]

Danny there nothing more important than spending as much time with your child and building a meomery together and what a beautiful picture having camp out with you and you son together at Lake lockloosa !!!!! Priceless

[@Papascoffs]

Damn those steaks looked good!

[@hassanquackenbush8333]

Love when you put the detailed address locations in. Being from Australia means I'll never visit these spots but I enjoy following your trips virtually via Google Earth. Thanks for the content.

[@eddiemacc]

I was looking up some of them on google maps while watching.

[@seantaft9281]

Best railfanning channel on KZbin, another great video!!!

[@johnrudy9404]

Dan, this episode was TOP SHELF(well they all are)! The late afternoon, family- buddy and food, by the tracks. I was deeply moved. Thank you.

[@distantsignal]

That's really gratifying, John. Thanks! Yeah, my son, Rob LOVES being in these videos.

[@CentralGeorgiaRailfan8051]

You have the best narrator voice ever!!

[@Qrail]

Family time, train time, and dinner time. Great idea. 👍🏼👍🏼 thanks, Danny.

[@yankinga]

Just a happy accident, but I was cooking a steak (ribeye, my favorite cut) when I stumbled on this episode. Seared in a cast iron pan and finished in a 500° oven. I was biting into my steak just about the time your supper was interrupted by the CSX train at Lochloosa. Excellent show as always, Danny. For some reason I didn't associate a barge canal with Florida, when I read the title. Like you, I learned something new. I initially thought you might have ranged far afield to the CSX, ex-Conrail, ex-Penn Central, nee-New York Central Mohawk Subdivision along the NYS Barge Canal. Of course, there would be no outdoor grilling of steaks there in the winter. You might lose the camp stove in a snow drift. PS. Rob is correct. Pepper after cooking.

[@jovetj]

That super-executive hobo dinner sounds fabulous! Trains, turf, and trawn! Yum!!

[@rainman29]

The potash hoppers originate from where I live in the Canadian Province of Saskatchewan…the Potash Corp one were old Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan which was sold to Mosaic a few years ago now…it is one of our provinces biggest exports next to grain and Pulse crops…Love the channel Danny and keep up the great work!!!

[@stevepowsinger733]

As a third generation Floridian, I appreciate the look at the Barge Canal and all. My grandpa was an ACL supervisor out of Ocala in the 40s and 50s. I enjoy the railroad stories and views.

[@kens.3729]

Often wonder 🤔 how many of the Crew Members recognize when the “Distant Signal” man is out monitoring their trains on the High Iron ? My Guess is Yes. 👍🙏

[@SD40Fan_Jason]

I'd always give Danny an extra toot on the whistle. I usually forgot he was listening on the scanner until it was too late. Some of the crews remember in time and say hello

[@jovetj]

Really nice to see your son and you having a great time together. Doesn't get much better for father and son but to spend time railfanning (and marifanning) together!

[@henryjpridejr]

The best voice in railfanning

[@lizzharmontamparealtor9365]

In real life too 😊

[@Maddog3060]

Man, you make this look like so much fun; driving around Florida, seeing new places, finding little known history, and eating a camp meal out int the fresh air. Sounds like just the sort of thing to do on a day off.

[@countdooku1971]

Just when I thought today couldn't get any better, I open up KZbin and lo and behold there's a new video Danny Harmon video. That was the cherry on top 🍨

[@franksita4719]

Appreciate the effort, Danny, of getting videos of two separate train trips into one video.

[@brenthinshaw8391]

I'm a simple man.. I see new Distant Signal video, I watch new Distant Signal video

[@roboftherock]

Today's quote - 4:37 'running through Wildwood like a passenger train'. I MUST remember that particular phrase. Thanks, Danny.

[@jimanderson4495]

As always……. First class narration and videography. Thanks Danny.

[@ryanloomis3033]

Just as dinner was served, the entertainment started.

[@ashleydog45]

Now that I'm retired this is the only place I like to see trains.

[@rechelieu]

Your videos are so soothing, old America soothing. Loved it. Thank you.

[@kend3900]

Brilliant, time with your son, railfanning, steaks,... priceless

[@sparkybluefox]

Danny . I just saw this video on Dec 19, 2023 I Loved it! You are such a professional at presenting rail scanning/ fandom videos ! BRAVO ! sbf

[@eddie75935]

Having your son along is just like icing on the cake. I really enjoy getting out and just 'tooling' around with my son just like this. ENJOYED!

[@distantsignal]

So true! Thanks.

[@MattTheUPRailfan2006]

Beutiful Railfan video Mr. Harmon, I just love your videos and the way your narrate them, 📸😊

[@roxannemanzone9351]

As an Ocala/Marion County rail fan, it was great to see the Ocala locations! Thanks Danny. Excellent work as always.

[@distantsignal]

Thank you Roxanne.

[@richardforschler2448]

Woke up this cold March morning, looked on my Facebook and saw that you posted a new video.. I was so excited but I wanted to save it until tonight to watch it. You made my day. Thank you Danny…

[@AllAboardRailfan.1]

Always great content. I enjoyed the video very much. thanks for being there and sharing. 🚂🚃🚃🏝

[@Floridianbreeze]

Trains, Geography and Steaks! U the man Danny😎👍🏾

[@distantsignal]

Haha! Thanks!

[@DOTD-Ko7382]

Cooking with Danny: The Executive Hobo with Shrimp Nice video! Especially loved that history lesson about the lock. These are the only videos in school I actually take notes of, everything else is thrown out of my head in 3 seconds lol

[@EntirelyTrains]

I live 10 miles from the S line. Amazing place to see big trains rolling by in the mornings and evenings. Great catches!

[@TimLindsay]

Another great video Danny !!! love watching them and all the best to you and your family from a railfan up here in Beautiful Toronto Canada...

[@TimMulaniff]

Awesome video. That dinner looked amazing. Wish I was there to partake. Great videos you have.

[@clevelandarearailfan]

17:29 CSXT 3173 P&LE sticker

[@edwardaustin740]

I've learned A LOT from you these past few years. Thanks Danny for teaching me something new everyday. It's much appreciated.

[@FreihEitner]

400+ miles is really stretching the definition of "local". :-) Great video, thank you for sharing.

[@johnwood2788]

I lived in Ocala from 1961 to 1970. And the island. Always was covered with trees. FHP used it has a speed check point.

[@TrentFalkenrath]

Yep, that trackside dinner looked quite good. As a truck driver, I don't always get good eatin', but maybe I'll treat myself once I'm home.

[@ap70621]

You should check out some other infrastructure related to the unfinished barge canal near Fort McCoy on CR 316. There is a high-level bridge over the Ocklawaha River and surrounding woods. There is even a completed fender system under the bridge at the point where the canal was intended to pass under. Also, on the gulf coast near Inglis there is another completed section of canal and locks. US 19 (as opposed to SR 19 shown in the video) crosses the canal near the locks.

[@donconklin1770]

Nice informative video with a mix of topics Danny! Well done!

[@mikeyfromnj]

The best narrator on YT!!!!!!!!! He is to trains like Sir David Attenborough is to wild life!!!!! Good one!!!!

[@prasannask8320]

i agree 100%

[@distantsignal]

High compliments, Mike. Thanks!

[@koryclarke1991]

Danny Harmon has the best damn train video’s ever.

[@offtherails2862]

Danny, you should start a cooking show and call it "Danny's Rail-side Kitchen". 😂

[@pooleandrew]

Thank goodness...needed this new Distant Signal video! Made my evening Danny 😊

[@RT4Him]

Really enjoy the side trips along with great rail footage. Great memories with your Son as well. Thanks Danny!

[@chriswashington5440]

Your rail fanning is very entertaining -knowledgable

[@mikebunge3010]

Your a awsome narrator Danny , love your videos !

[@richardbrobeck2384]

that is amazing news that they are rehabing the old building in Wildwood !

[@shawnwhipple8503]

Great video as always Danny! It's always a good evening when a new distant signal video posts!

[@Mike-tg7dj]

You know you produce one of the best shows on KZbin.

[@distantsignal]

Thank you, Mike.

[@NatureOkie]

That Wildwood Sta. Mid-Century architecture is a GEM!

[@paddyblaney6792]

Thanks Danny. Reminds me of some memorable father and son days out with trains that I have enjoyed with my own son, sadly too few anymore as we live far apart but close at heart!😂

[@malcolmmcfadden9023]

Amazing video Danny! Thanks for another great Railfanning adventure. We are truly proud of your work! Thanks for sharing

[@elcastorgrande]

Perfect dinner! Bush's original are the only beans we'll have in our house. Great to see you again, Danny.

[@warrenpowell261]

Mr. Harmon, I watch your video all the time. Among all the videos that I have watched, yours are the best; the train symbols, explanations, and added aspects are great.

[@paulweston2267]

There is a reason that everybody else wants to be like you Danny. Nobody else even comes close. "The master of the high iron". Nuff said. Mark McGowan is a retired SP and UP signalman in Tehachapi of all places. He will tell you straight up, he knows tracks, he don't know crap about running trains. Between you two, and what I learned 60 years ago in my REA days, I think that is a pretty good education. One Grampa was an REA agent, The other was a roofer. I was always packing freight, or packing shingles. But I miss them both greatly.

[@distantsignal]

Thanks Paul. That's a very nice compliment.

[@paulweston2267]

@@distantsignal You are welcome sir. Let us keep the dream alive for a future generation.

[@albertmartin6298]

Welcome back my friend and be safe out there

[@cozephyr]

Love your maps-! Enjoyed your steak and shrimp cook out. Keep those Florida videos coming. Chip in Colorado

[@Grainexpress]

When I heard that DJI record button sound on the ground camera I knew we were going to be treated to some drone footage. 😂 Thanks for another fantastic Harmon Studios production! Out!

[@Birdie98]

I live within a few miles of The Island. I knew of the bridge supports for many years but never knew it has been made into a "park" until earlier this week. It is now on my go-to list. See you in Folkston!

[@philsellers6003]

Always good to spend some time with Danny and the trains!

[@chrismosso7073]

Bushes bean are my only beans I enjoy. I never did steak without putting pepper on in the beginning but I will try waiting till servicing to put it on. Oh yeah great train vids as always. Thank you

[@Trackside_Railfanning]

Another amazing video, Danny! I don’t know if you noticed, but the M-852 at 17:27 had CSX’s P&LE sticker unit 3173 leading. Glad you and your son Rob had a great time along the rails (and water)!

[@michaelgardinersr9686]

Love the HO BO barbecue looks delicious. So good to share time with your son who has in a common interest with trains Thanks

[@DHoberer]

Danny, it makes me so happy to see a new video. You keep healthy and safe, because we need your videos for years to come. You're the best of the best.

[@Bigclifton]

Your content is news station level quality. Very knowledgeable and impressive.

[@distantsignal]

Many thanks, Big Clifton!

[@TolgaEastCoast]

Very nice video, Danny. Interesting twist on railfanning Central Florida despite fewer trains.

[@SignalLightProductions]

Wonderful video as always Danny! Great that you got to spend some time with your son and that dinner looked great!

[@trainzguy2472]

It's always a great day when Danny uploads!

[@SoilantGreen]

Danny, when you started to drive into the Rodehever Boy's Ranch, I got a nostalgic twinge since I used to fire cannon at "them Yankee boys" during the annual Civil War re-enactment there every year. And when you started talking about the Cross Florida Barge Canal, I thought, "Hey, I ought to tell Danny about the four bridge pillars near the Marion County Sheriff's substation in Santos...but nope, you already knew they were there! The Ocala Jeep Club met there every month when I lived in Florida and one of the other members told me that when they abandoned the canal project, they buried all sorts of equipment there in what is now those woods. He said, if you had a metal detector, it'd never stop beeping! That's another great video, Danny, keep 'em coming!

[@ericnorton2704]

Mr.harman I have watched your vids for a couple of yrs. Never left a comment I enjoy your vids there informative and fun thank you .

[@scottmccullough6136]

WOW !!! Danny I really like this new series of some of your favorite train watching spots. Plus steaks with your son besides the tracks, memories neither one of y'all will ever forget. Keep up the great work as always.

[@sammym.belfastchild]

Danny, great video as always...so appreciate the hard work.. always looking forward to seeing the next. Cheers !

[@robertmitchell5065]

Great video ! It’s wonderful to see father and son sharing their passion!

[@kevinheard8364]

Danny: I just had an abscess removed from my back today and had opened a YT window and was so fortunate to find one of your videos... Always a great pleasure and a great end to today's challenges. Thank you for all you bring to us... always just wonderful.

[@Jeff-rh8mq]

You guys are living your best lives! Enjoy the father and son time!

[@randybobandy9447]

Hey Danny thanks for the video! Good job as always

[@jw4620]

Great tip about pepper! Thanks!

[@thomasmackowiak]

Thank you for this combination video from two of your trips on the Florida S-Line in January and February 2023, Danny. You caught some nice manifest trains with a variety of freight cars on them. The B207 phosphate train to BNSF's Clyde Yard in Cicero, Illinois will either stay together to go out to some point on the BNSF in the agricultural areas of the Midwest or be broken down at Clyde Yard to go all over the MIdwest to be used to fertilize America's farmlands. Thank you for the information about the Cross-Florida Barge Canal. I had never heard of that project. I presume that the Cross-Florida Barge Canal was put forward in the Depression Era of the 1930s as a way of putting people to work.

[@williamwhite773]

A 100% great job of photography and presentation.

[@michaelwarner5280]

Hey Danny. Nothing like steak and beans by the tracks. Over a camp fire is even better.

[@RRS1997]

Great video Danny your channel is one of my favorites to watch!

[@amtrakfan619]

Nice video Danny. You are awesome