DPU Chase Across North Florida

I'd been hearing rumors about extra long DPU trains running across the Florida Panhandle on the Tallahassee subdivision. This is my quest to catch one.
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[@cedarvalleyrail8419]

DPU: exists in florida Florida railfans: *glowing eyes*

[@GaryCameron780]

The Y signals was a nice catch. One of my favorite signal types.

[@rickylangston9690]

Great video I spent 29 of my 39 year career on the Tallahassee Sub as an engineer great memories.

[@broyobrogdon6403]

I live in Sanderson they have sold it to FGAR.i miss seeing CSX everyday.only get the daily turn job now.

[@MrGoodnplenty1957]

man you do some good work. you should be a spokesman for alot of these railroad companies.

[@mikewikman5164]

Danny, Your videos are great and you productions of them are superb, spent 60 years min the RR industry and I am still shooting photos of the Railroad here in San Antonio, Tx been a railfan all my life all 86 years of it. Keep up the great work...OUT

[@timl1481]

Another great video, very informative and very well narrated, I could listen to this guy all day!!! By the way, I'm a Brit and I'm constantly amazed at how easy access is to the tracks in the US. In the UK , most railway tracks are fenced and access is very restricted.

[@RollThunProd]

Just stumbled across this video. I sure wish they still ran through Tallahassee like they do in this video! Hardly ever see trains here anymore. Great work!

[@norfolksouthernrailfan2006]

That's because CSX sold this line west of Jacksonville to Pensacola in 2019 to a class 3 railroad and they don't run as much.

[@TheViRoCo]

Great work! I love how the simplest of videos turn into a whole story that we would have never known. Again, great work!

[@ToddReuterOutdoors]

Man! Those old code poles are so neat! The ones by you down in Florida are in great shape! The old C&NW poles up here in Wisconsin are starting to show signs that Father Time is winning the battle.

[@racinbf]

I love the zoomed in shots that show how much the train is swaying side to side. Also the 60hz looks great on my TV.

[@SD40Fan_Jason]

I've had my fair share of DPU sets. The advantage we had with them in the Hill Country of Texas was that we could hit the steep grade with loads in one shot. Without DPU we were forced to split the trains in two (or more) and section them up the grade unless another crew with power was available to tag on and shove us. For traffic like that, it's far more efficient and less likely to snap off a knuckle or drawbar in the process.

[@bfurailroad1104]

Did you ever break any Draft gears?

[@interstate1335]

1:52 LOOK HOW DANGEROUS THAT IS

[@zwmrailfan]

I know they are idiots

[@curtnicholson7771]

You could tell you have loved trains from a child And today you prove yourself Guilty (ha ha) as you show us you childhood hove one block from the railroad tracks. Just as I’ve told you about my childhood living in the northern Illinois town of Genoa where we had the double tracked mainline Milwaukee Road with the Freeport branch of the Illinois Central overpassing it. There is something permanent that happens to a little boy when he sees his first train that changes him for ever, and oh what a wonderful thing it is! I would say those two railroads were a major part of my life into my twenties as we hunted along them, fished of of the bridges. Camped along them in our teens. Ah yes you bring back good memories Thank You Thank You Danny. Best of all for you and all of us out here your love of the railroad has not wained but only grown to be probably one of the main things in your life, And to be able to do that is a Great thing for you and all of the hundreds and probably thousands of your fans that enjoy nothing more than watching another Fantastic Video from You Danny!

[@chrishauser5505]

One of my favorite things to draw when I was in grade school in Texas was railroad signal masts on relay boxes, very similar to the old ones you showed!

[@donaldhall3361]

I just found this video and I love it, especially the areas in Tallahassee. I know the area very well. I brought back memories

[@theubaum]

Danny, as usual a GREAT video! I can watch them everyday. I know they require dedication of your time and resources and I'm grateful you share them with us!

[@budharriss1416]

Always glad to hear from you, Danny, and share in your obvious love for Florida and Railroads. Bud Harriss, St Augustine.

[@markturner6240]

As always!!! Thank you for the video,always a pleasure to sit down and watch you work your magic. I know you make great videos,because I hate to see the end show up! But I look forward to the next! Thanks for sharing!

[@distantsignal]

+Mark Turner Thanks very much Mark. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@christophercoleman1895]

+Distant Signal those two kids were lucky that train didn't run they over

[@AndrewOsborne]

Danny! You've done it again! I love your videos! It's so amazing how you incorporate everything in. Missed your videos on here. Must have got busy like so many of us are. I should know. Railroad life! Ugh! Well great catches and completely didn't know CSX hadn't been DPing trains across Florida yet! Very cool!

[@RDC_Autosports]

I use to work for progress rail been to every rail yard in America just about.... I asked a UP signal maintainer in Houston delivering there why they used DPU's he said they got 8% better fuel mileage

[@stevebeman9276]

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[@SinkyYT]

These videos should be on Discovery!

[@nanba25]

Always a pleasure to watch your exploration of rural settings, bridges over cities avenues, Capitol building, etc

[@Carson3789]

What a trip!! Thank you for your informative video. Your work is appreciated!

[@FloridaRailfan]

Awesome work, I watch these videos over and over again...cant get enough! Keep up the good work

[@tact86]

As usual Danny, another great video. Thanks for sharing!!

[@jeffdamelio]

Thanks again for a wonderful show full of action and history.

[@SOU3120]

Magnificent production. Always appreciate your videos and the work that goes into them!

[@shanesmith817]

Q606 was cooking! Great video Danny, love seeing my hometown in your videos :)

[@briang6040]

Love your videos. They're so much more than just a video, more like an adventure.

[@CiphersRailfanProductions]

Awesome video, looks like you had quite a day! I enjoy your uploads, the professional touch really adds to it. Thank you for sharing.

[@TedNewkirk]

You knocked it out of the park! Awesome rail footage, but combined with an very enjoyable ride across the Panhandle of Florida. Amazing stuff.

[@distantsignal]

+Ted Newkirk Thanks Ted! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@csxfloridafunnelrailfan3065]

5:27 I know that feeling.

[@EdEddnEddyonline1]

Same especially when your running late to school

[@ohioandnortheastern]

@@EdEddnEddyonline1 not for me

[@roysnelgar1820]

Great chase and video Danny, keep them coming sir we just love them.

[@anthonyfaraone8303]

Love the video, great quality and views. Keep up the awesome work Danny!

[@HyperActive7]

Hey, thanks for the tour of your old stomping grounds.. Didn't realize how nice a city Tallahassee really was.

[@smegghead50fuzzynutz]

Another wonderful vid . I always look forward to your next one, I learn lots about your state, and your childhood stomping grounds ,, Thx

[@dmorgan28]

Well I certainly enjoyed that one. You do a great job on these videos. Thanks 👍👍👍❤️

[@therealandrewstrains]

Thanks Danny, always enjoy your adventures rail fanning. Andrew in Australia.

[@TonyFleetwood]

thank you so much for everything you do!

[@RiverLineProductions]

Very Nice video as usual! I was just down on the CSX S-Line for a little while and I would like to thank you as I got my guidance from your videos! Ocala was my personal favorite spot, and I enjoyed chasing & pacing the trains on 301.

[@MakeItSo-ThisIsME]

Great Video...glad your back!

[@r.b.holmes2779]

Great chase Mark--what a thrill it must have been for you to get back tom your roots and recall all the great times and places you and your Family had in the capital city----

[@richardbarben6449]

excellent video Danny, despite all bad weather, thanks

[@GertLadefoged]

Once again a great video from you. I love that diesel sound.

[@distantsignal]

+Gert Ladefoged Yes, me too, Gert. I love the sound...and smell of diesels passing.

[@villigerloldolls6711]

your videos are fantastic, I always wondered how to read the signal aspects since I was a young boy, I've got a three head signal nearby my house where I caught a medium clear indication and watched the train diverge onto another track, very cool and informative, keep the videos going!

[@brokeforrailent]

Another Masterpiece!!! Excellent Video!!! And Excellent Chase Too!!!

[@Jaxrailfan]

Awesome video Danny! I remember seeing 606 in Folkston with a DPU. It was a real surprise

[@NickelPlateRoadExperience]

I love all the information in your videos!

[@distantsignal]

+apo234 Thanks very much. Yes, I like to share the info and history I learn about a place.

[@The301trainman]

Hi Danny Just just found your channel . You have a great voice and very professional . Looking forward to seeing more . Thank you from PA

[@gatortrainchaser2080]

Excellent Video Danny! Thanks for sharing!

[@tombrandt4703]

Danny--- I always enjoy your very informative videos. -----TB

[@rsandrews8115]

Always interesting, educational, fun and a good use of time. Watch them for hours, all nighht, over night. Better then sleeping!!

[@SmokeStack684]

Great Video! I didn't know about the DPU trains here in FL. Thanks for the education.

[@GeneralRELee]

DPU's are quite common on the CP/SOO mainline near me, especially on intermodal's.

[@stevenmichael2845]

Great video, lots of action! I know I always say this, but your narration is great!

[@bryanhumphries1972]

Nice catches Danny. I guess I'm just used to the DPU's here in Columbia, SC. The CSX CN&L runs through my neighborhood. We're at MP C 6.32. We've had DPU's at the end of coal trains for several years. Before our flooding in early October, we had 130 car coal trains with mid-train DPU's. Only other place I've seen this was out in Oklahoma, Iowa, Nebraska and Texas. Always a neat sight to see.

[@fharrisstowe]

Great photography and narrative as always - and I learned we share childhood stomping grounds (but rival alma maters)!

[@ravenhawk6910]

Another fantastic video Danny! It would be nice to see those DPU's going through Folkston. Hopefully CSX will keep this going.

[@SEABOARDSYSTEMfan]

Glad you got to catch a DPU train. Looks like you hit the Tallahassee Sub on a good day to see that much traffic in daylight. Another five star production!

[@AmtrakTBL]

Another awesome video Danny!

[@shnimmuc]

Totally great video, thanks Danny.

[@ratfink55]

Great job, DPU Danny! Great to see all my old stops in Tallahassee, the depot at Lloyd and the mill at Live Oak. Oh yeah, that old Florida rain and AC thing too. You forget when you move to the other side of the country. Hahaha. Thanks for sharing that. This was really enjoyable my friend.

[@distantsignal]

+Ken Mitchroney Thanks very much, Ken! Yeah that Florida humidity can be murder.

[@ratfink55]

I forget and then I head home for a few weeks and POW, There it is.

[@jovetj]

Was really nice to hear and see some of your childhood history, too, Mr. Harmon!

[@jasonking2943]

Danny i really enjoy your videos. I've been with Norfolk southern now 25 years, October 11th 2018 will be my last day. I will be retiring and going to work with a contractor for the railroad. I started straight outta highschool. Being from southwest Georgia I especially enjoyed this video. Class one railroads are not what they use to be!

[@timothydevillers2298]

Distant Signal, I love this video. As a matter a fact I love all your videos. I am a fan of the SCL and I Love it when you say SCL. Also I have seen a 300 car train with a DPU. I live up north and have wanted to go to folkston to see you and the other railfans. I would love to come to folkston next year. Hope to see you there.

[@NorfolkSouthernES44AC]

Awesome video!!! Thanks for making this!!

[@Orangeblossomtrains]

Very nice video Danny!

[@JJRicks]

Very amazing video! I like the little history segment :)

[@distantsignal]

+JJRicks Studios (j3rsdm5) Thanks very much. Yes, the history is just as interesting to me as the trains.

[@JacobCothren]

Just discovered this video, Living in Tallahassee, I did not know you were from here! Gonna try out some of these great spots. Thanks

[@lehl_railfan5325]

Awesome video! The first CSX train with a DPU I saw was L032 which had a DPU at the end.

[@philliplee980]

very cool sweet catch of the dpu unit. and sweet catch of the different kinds of locomotive's to love it. emd's and ge's nice. awesome.

[@remickbloss4423]

Hello Danny! I purchased your Folkston Train Watching dvd several years ago. Was disappointed that your online store is no longer available, but at least we have KZbin.

[@distantsignal]

Thanks very much! Yeah, I had to get out of DVD's because sales are so rare now. The cost of producing and duplicating is just too high and the minimal sales don't cover the cost anymore.

[@charlesbutler4646]

Fantastic video. I lived at Park Point 1971-72 when I was at FSU. My apartment was directly across from Jim & Milts, and I ate there all the time, especially the pork sandwich.

[@LelandRogers]

I'm always amazed at how bad they let the tracks get in some areas.

[@7thsonofa7thson80]

Then derailments, etc happen, and they play the blame game.

[@bobparsons77]

Another great video, keep em coming!

[@markissboi3583]

Nice video Dan 👍 utubes an endless time machine loads to catch up on in here dad was a 🚦🚂🚦railway guard in OZ back in the days

[@dhouston699]

Great video, much enjoyed!

[@TolgaEastCoast]

Awesome video, Danny!

[@senecawind]

Good video as always, especially now knowing the connection you have to Tallahassee. I love Live Oak and it's railroad history with the Live Oak, Perry & Gulf. If I had the extra money and you were interested I'd finance a video production of a Valdosta, Occidental Jct & Lake City Video. Your voice work is superior in the field of voice talent, keep up the good work.

[@thesantafeguy6429]

Awesome job! I train watch in northeast Ohio on the Norfolk Southern Fort Wayne line and the Cleveland line, a lot of times in Alliance OH (if you find yourself in Ohio, make a stop there, almost 50 trains on a 24 hour basis.) in 2012 they ran DPU's on the oil trains during the beginning of the ND oil boom, but since then eliminated use of DPU's (unfortanirly) so its nice to see you watching DPU's now!

[@ronlupien7192]

Love your videos. Especially since I was born and raised in Tampa.

[@peterhanahoe4913]

Enjoyed this very much indeed, thanks

[@BBT609]

Another great masterpiece Danny!! the Tallahassee subdivision is a gold mine filled with a SAL signals, SCL detectors and even code line that looks good :) Only one piece of RR I know that still has its own originallity to it. Y patterns, US&S Color lights and dwarfs....how more beautiful can it get? it seem like NOTHING has changed since you left home and to come back and find it STILL the same way is unbelievable. I think why CSX hasn't touched the Tally Sub was because of the disappearance of Amtrak...so almost in a way...no need to upgrade lol.

[@FDNY8231]

Excellent Video Danny ... Nice to show the difficulties of the chase sometimes ... It's not all sit by the crossing, gates, horn engines ... I'd love to chase with ya sometime ... :o)

[@houstradamus]

Here in the Eastern Canada (Province of Quebec) most of country's defectors are quebecer's man voice in french and english. Always nice to hear.

[@peterkopczyk3744]

Thank U For The Videos, I Love Trains. I Have The Union Pacific West Line Behind Me.

[@allisonbruns4251]

Dear Danny, I'm gonna watch em all!

[@kevdoom2]

Great video. Just moved out of my apartment in tallahassee on High Road. Got lunch every friday at Railroad Square in time to catch the 1 o clock train roll though. A weekly ritual.

[@centralfloridarailfan7402]

Great video Danny, I saw Q606 with a DPU at Folkston Georgia back on August 13th, and there is two Y pattern signals at the mulberry diamond on the ex-ACL bone valley sub.

[@distantsignal]

+CentralFlorida Railfan Oh, you're right! I always forget about those two at Mulberry,

[@capitalcitybricks]

Another one of my favorite videos! Living in Tallahassee, and working by Godby, I should be able to catch some trains over by Lipona. When you are in town, look me up. Would lo e to do some rail fanning with you.

[@SFLRailFan]

Great video, Danny. I'm sure your truck needed a good wash and an oil change after that off-road adventure.

[@jimbojet8728]

A great vid. Thank you.

[@CMOTrains783]

as always, great video!

[@michaelsmith-wv3ee]

Great stuff. professionally done. You have a great narrator's voice. Videos are always interesting. Would of liked to see the entire train pass by versus intermittent coverage. Your rail knowledge is impressive, citing off engine makes, etc. Glad you defined DPU and didn't leave it up for guessing. I've watched videos of out west railing, Tehachapi Loop and see mostly DPU trains. I assume because of the acute elevation changes.

[@distantsignal]

Thank you very much! I have some folks who ask to see the whole train, but I'm a TV News guy and have edited video baked into my cake. :-)) Plus this train was so long, showing the whole thing would have taken 7 - 8 minutes. Ha!

[@DAL3294]

Nice coverage Danny

[@KDubielak]

I love your old childhood memories

[@distantsignal]

Many thanks Jacob.

[@KDubielak]

You are super welcome denny Harman

[@BenLomonRail]

Been looking forward to your next video, and you didn't disappoint. I find it very interesting that CSX is only now starting to use DPU power on their trains, when the CN and CP up here have done it for years (and I'm sure the other US Class 1s too). Still, that Q606-03 was insanely long. I don't even think the CN makes trains that long with DPUs. That or they never come through my neck of the woods, since blocking rail crossings in Montreal during a busy evening rush hour might not be the best initiative... Again though, great video. Making me want to save up and head back down to Florida as soon as I can for some train chasing. It looks a lot more fun than the volume of trains we see here.

[@jerrysinclair3771]

+The NovaBUS Fan That blocking of grade crossings has been the fear shared by many of the CSX leaders. They get some nasty letters from mayors and city councilmen when grade crossings are tied up for a long time. But, progress prevails and if they can run the longer trains during ''dark'' hours, you might see more of them...especially the New Orleans to Waycross run.

[@anjuarunderwood6869]

As always love your video

[@toddthetrainnut]

Awesome vid, Danny. You put out some of the highest quality railfanning videos on KZbin in my opinion. What happened to your series on CSX signals? I love all the information you give in your videos, and I was really enjoying those.

[@RailStalkerAdventures]

I have that great series on DVD and picked up a copy at an eatery named Whistlin' Dixie down in Folkston, Todd. Well worth the price!!!!!!!!

[@eddie9027]

Great one Danny !

[@distantsignal]

+Edward Stewart Thanks Ed!

[@eddie9027]

+Distant Signal Danny part 2, Live oak to Folkston, part 3 Folkston to Waycross ? LOL

[@sclpete2917]

Hi Danny,Love the SP line adventures.The AR line crossed at Live Oak on the way to Dupont.The AND line crossed at Monticello and went to Thomasville.They ran a local train # 789 out of Thomasville to serve the paper mill at Perry(Foley).I worked the Foley switcher for 5 days while the regular brakeman was on vacation in 1981.SCL Pete SCL ID# 175866.