Drought Conditions Expose Abandoned Railway Trestle With Abandoned Locomotives And Equipment

[@marileesteele7992]

Florida Girl here. My Mom used to take us on "adventures". We didn't know where we were going, but it was always beautiful. She took us to show us the beautiful woods, rivers, springs, beaches and creeks in Florida. Your trip today reminded me so much of those wonderful times together out in the fresh air, using our eyes and noses to see and smell so many things she knew about. Thank you for this wonderful trip through the woods of Maine. Your narrative just made it so much more special.

[@feliciafisher3748]

I was going to watch a movie when I saw Post 10 had a 2 hour video. I much prefer 2 hours with Post than 90 minutes with a movie. Thanks for taking me hiking with you.

[@sarahdempsey5036]

Thank you post 10 , for the opportunity to know about this amazing place, I’m from the uk and it’s very interesting knowing the history behind it all.. that was a beautiful view of the lake too, calming and relaxing.. Thoroughly enjoyed the video thank you .👏💙

[@NecramoniumVideo]

2 hours and 17 minutes? You spoil us! Thanks mate. :)

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Wow, this was awesome to watch! I clicked on it, not realizing how long it was, and ended up watching the whole thing in one sitting! Really interesting and well done showing all the little things. 👍✔

[@Thetimecapsuletx]

Help! I cant stop watching! I swear you have taken us on so many exciting adventures I was just thinking about these trains and the last time you took us there. So glad you went back😊

[@mightyV444]

@@Thetimecapsuletx - I think it was actually via one of his videos filmed at that location recommended to me by YT while watching rail-related stuff 3 years or so ago that I'd first become aware of his channel. I'd had no idea then what other cool stuff he gets up to, at first 😀

[@graceangel5146]

I remember your older video where you had to bushwhack that trail. It looks like the trains haven’t changed too much since then. The abandoned train bridge was awesome! Thanks for the revisit. 🙂

[@douglasburford8452]

I enjoy exploring abandoned sights as well. Your videos such as this and the ones into Oregon and Washington state give me the opportunity to see places I'll never have the time or resources to visit in person. Thank you.

[@Algorhythmz]

Cool stuff broseph, thanks for taking us along! I love when you post something, I know I can actually relax and watch/listen for awhile.

[@gatorgogo2742]

Thanks for a wonderful late afternoon on a dreary day down South. You totally filled the time with interesting and beautiful sites. I remember you taking us up this way years ago. I love revisiting these places. That squirrel certainly knew how to get a snack. LOL The last few minutes reminded me of how many hydraulic hoses I've had to replace. the smells of fresh cut trees and equipment running. the smells of mud and fresh turned earth. I miss cruising timber to estimate costs. I just loved logging and seeing all the surprises and beauty the forests held. Thanks so much!

[@waynerowlinson6177]

Amazing footage. Thanks for taking us on the journey with you!

[@YsanneOshea]

Really enjoyed watching this. Here in the UK we have very little that might be considered comparable. Nearly all of our disused railway lines were lifted in the 1960's so finding something such as this, although not impossible, is very very rare. I really appreciated your commentary and local knowledge. I haven't heard about this railroad or its abandoned loco's before. Very grateful to you for uploading such fascinating content. Happy New Year!

[@amandamatthews9747]

Its sad people have to steal , I was taught , Take nothing but photographs. Leave nothing but footprints.

[@mightyV444]

@@amandamatthews9747 - That's how it should be, yes! 😀👍💚

[@nobodyelse-m6b]

It's the "It's just a small, old thing. No one will miss it" attitude. Except there's hundred of them doing this shit everyday.

[@JSTRM4N]

💚 leave it better than you found it 🏕

[@lorig4871]

For sure

[@tommygreen3338]

I had the same philosophy with my kids, with one exception. If we found any litter, we each had to pick up at least three pieces and dispose them more responsibly

[@JSTRM4N]

Gone a week without a cleanse and slept by campfire, no bugs on me back when i camped but i 100% smelled wild, and had the best times in life with family and friends, and thats all that matters. Kind of the general vibe w/your channel which is why I appreciate it much.

[@Sarah-mp5vi]

This was a delight to watch. Thanks for 'taking us with you'. Its amazing how the locomotives seem to retain an aura of motion and sort of pride even though they haven't moved for decades - it seems that the energy of the old time line and the present one continue to run parallel with each other (like the tracks I suppose!) both in peacefulness- very different from some abandoned places where the energy from past and present time lines disrupt each other. Thanks. Love these uploads.

[@steveleslie853]

This is the second long form video I have watched of yours, the first being your camping trip at the abandoned prison. I am really impressed how you keep everything interesting throughout the video. Keep up the excellent and informative work, thank you.

[@davidcesefske4417]

Thanks Post, your video's are always cool and interesting! I love seeing these long ones!

[@BacktheBlue60]

Thank you so much for taking us along with you. I loved every minute of it. ❤❤❤

[@mightyV444]

Another fabulous video! 😍👍 Thank you very much for adding greatly to my very pleasant and relaxing Wednesday evening, young man! 😀 The very first video I had watched on your channel was filmed at that same location, and it may even have been your first one of the now four in this series 😀 And of course it hadn't taken long before I found out you're not solely a trainspotter! 😄 But it definitely was due to me watching a bunch of rail-related stuff on that day three or even four years ago that had prompted YT to suggest that video of yours to me, and how very nice of them, too! 😁🙏 And wow, I must really commend you on your ability of holding your phone/camera the whole time during your hike! 🤯 My arm would've fallen off already after an hour, had that been me! 😅 PS: Both my Sons (16 and 18) cracked up over your progressive hair loss in that recent Nesquik video, too! 😄

[@ViKee010]

Ok I’m here tonight to see you have a 2 hour video. I won’t be able to stay awake even though I would love to watch this tonight. I’ll be back tomorrow my friend and give it my full attention. It’s really hard to turn this off. Lol. Can’t wait. Thanks Post✌🏻🤍🤞🏽 Five days later and I finally get to watch this. This was as good or better than any documentary you would find on Discovery. I’m so proud of you Post. You are young and have many years ahead of you to explore and share with the rest of us, if that’s what you choose to do. Not many 23 year olds can say that they have seen and done even half of what you have. Keep living life son, to the fullest. ✌🏻🤍🤞🏽🖖💝

[@nancyford4536]

Absolutely loved every minute of this video. Thank you.❤

[@lasalleman6792]

Maine is a very interesting place. Forested areas hold so much history; a lot of it hidden. Love these videos.

[@JuanitaHundley]

This was the most awesome video! I have enjoyed it so very much! The train was incredible! And the tracks and the forest I can’t think of the words to say how captivating they are. There were so many things I wish there was some way to list them all. Thank you very much for sharing this video, it’s the best possible thing you’ve done! 😊👍

[@Kizmar]

I love really old, rusty stuff. That weathering is aesthetically pleasing to me. Really cool hike!

[@tommygreen3338]

At one point, a line from an old song came to mind. " well they ran through the briers, and they ran through the brambles, and they ran through the bushes where the rabbits couldn't go"

[@MonkeyJedi99]

Growing up I heard that song a lot. Good starting point for a history lesson.

[@speedfreak8200]

Battle of New Orleans 1814

[@sheilan6235]

Awesome adventure, thank you! I loved seeing that railroad trestle again❤️

[@ne0n1880]

Perfect to end my evening! Thanks Post10

[@Razgriz__1]

So I don't know if you realized, but the machinery with the jack o'lantern is actually another steam locomotive, a tank engine with the cab either removed or rotted away. Based on the lack of visible controls, it might have been repurposed as a stationary boiler, but I can't say for certain based on this video.

[@mantailuaa]

Yey! One of my favourite trails to watch you go through. The parking lot has changed a lot during years. I remember that you once bushwhacked a long way alongside the old railway to get to the lake. Had to check the locomotive site that time from google maps to see them from above. I hope people won't ruin these nice old vehicles.

[@harrytruax5195]

Great video. I remember watching your earlier video when you visited this area with your puppy April. Cheers!

[@yvonnereeve5336]

Wow what a stunning place .I love when you do these videos.I can't wait to see were you are taking use next .You seem to know so much about the old logging railway.I think it would be a fantastic place to camp , maybe next year.Keep up the good work.x

[@Sarah-mp5vi]

I love that there is a bit of footage after the main part of the video and its always good to see the stills you take.

[@tylerfenderson2500]

On the tender of the first engine, the rear tank was for water. The big cylindrical tank closest to the engine was an Oil tank. inside the cab looking at the tender you'll see the pipes coming out of the old coal doors which went to the burner system. They were oil fired steam locomotives. Originally both would have been coal fired but were converted by the lumber company. Great video!

[@imspooky_2024]

Oh yes this is just what I needed. A distraction from what's going on in America today. I'm so happy it's 2 hours too so I'm just gonna relax here and watch this video. thank you post 10.

[@Riverview12313]

That was a long hike! Thanks for taking us along!! Stay safe and happy Thanksgiving. 😊❤

[@Seven_Actual]

As soon as I heard this mans voice I knew I was in good hands for the next 2 hours! Glad I stumbled across your second channel!

[@20dodgeram]

Love the long exploring video post, keep them coming. Can't wait for some winter camping videos too!

[@paulgerjevic-cq1ky]

Outstanding adventure. Thank you for taking us through there. It was great seeing the old locomotives

[@nobbybrown8056]

Oh Post10 please do a camping video on the island at 2:02:08, maybe with Miss Post10. This was another amazing video, like the prison one, epic, you bring so much pleasure to so many people, thank you.

[@MACD69]

That rail line and bridge are so cool!! Thanks for posting another video on it! ^^

[@coll-t4y]

Awesome video @Post.10. Thank you!

[@TheMagsterize]

THIS MAN! HE READS MINDS! I was wondering about them watching the last unclogging video. 😅

[@AndrewMcgill-j5c]

I love trains and railways.I grew up right next to a railway when we still had steam trains in Scotland.When I first saw the Scotsman .My late brother Johnny worked on the railways.

[@Codababy]

I know you don't pay any attention to the haters (reasons why I ❤ you) but I feel it needs to be said.. Us OGs and people who truly enjoy this content enjoy it because we're serious hikers, campers, outdoors people and we know you don't always find a convenient shower out in the woods. ❤ you post, never stop being unapologetically you.

[@bettydesroche3025]

THANK YOU so much for the beautiful hike I loved it. Get to see nature in it's most natural state so pure and pristine

[@Crazy80ivan]

1:12:37 Looks like somebody is sitting there on the other side of the lake. Beautiful area. We don't have these in europe, not were I am at.

[@CarlaDElisa]

I should have done my treadmill while watching. I would have felt like I was on the hike with yoj. Thanks Post. Beautiful pics.

[@rdusaclassics9882]

So to be clear, you stated the elevated section of the tramway was just for display and the lower section was an older display… that’s actually incorrect. The lower and the upper section worked together. The upper transported the logs and the lower took the empty carriages back empty.

[@darinbrooks96]

Another masterpiece of a video from post10. Loved all the nature. Great video bro. Maybe make more of these kind of videos. Thank you for taking us along this awesome hike.

[@Procorus]

Hey Posty. Great video I love your content! So I am a Chemical and Biological Hazard specialist for a university and am OSHA and EPA trained. I wanted to let you know about Creosote. And I truly do not mean any hate or attack by this, I really really hope it does not come across as such. I’ve been watching your content for years. Anyway, We do know what is in Creosote. It consists primarily of several kinds of liquid and solid polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PHA’s), heteronuclear aromatics, and tar acids and bases. There are 100’s of chemical that make up Creosote. And different types of it too. The kind used in railroad ties is P2 and it is derived from carbonizing coal through high temp distillation with pulls the different fractions of oil from it. Creosote is very harmful if inhaled (through smoke when burned and application process) or if it comes in contact with the skin. It is also classified as a B1 Carcinogen, oral cancers being most common. It was also seen to cause mutagenic effects when tested in vitro. It was also seen to cause 2nd generation reproductive health issues and to fetuses in rats. Once the substance is in the wood and cured the leaching does not pose a significant threat but the process of applying the creosote poses high risk. That’s why it’s not available to the general public. If you want to read more there are tons of resources through the EPA and more published research studies from universities.

[@gobigrey9352]

This video is incredible! Please do a camping video out there. Love those flat rocks! Wish I could take my mom out there. She'd never want to leave! Gonna share this video with her. She's in her 70s and still hikes and explores daily.

[@katherineroland6008]

A wonderful way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Thank you!! ❤

[@verawi]

You making my evening. Thanks for that. Greetings from Germany.

[@JJfromPhilly67]

Thanks for this journey on your hike. Shame those locomotives are left to rust away. I wish the shed had been rebuilt after the fire to protect them. Always learn so much from you. Plus, Post 10, our friend, you always take time to appreciate nature and even the odd jack o'lantern.

[@vickieshrader2550]

Post, another epic video. I feel like I'm in history class. Loved the slideshow at the end. Thanks😀

[@rjackson2090]

When he zooms in at 1:12:39, I swear it looks like a person is sitting there off to the right

[@mightyV444]

Very good spotting! 😀👍 And I see the same thing! 🙂

[@thedocisin3204]

Person or Sasquatch.

[@mightyV444]

@thedocisin3204 - Bigfoot gone grey meanwhile! 😊

[@markthomas6980]

I spent weeks in northern Maine back in the 1970s and 80s.. we never had a radio or phone.. didn’t even think of it.. we climbed Mount Katadin one year.. it was unbelievable.. really miss those times. 68 now…

[@Thea_MojaveOutliersWhipmakers]

1:17:02 My grandparents told us the puff mushrooms were "goblin farts." ;)

[@Alan-s7v8o]

I remember the last visit to the wee trains! This is another of your epics ❤ from Scotland

[@shanonstrauss]

Thanks for taking me on a hike. I really enjoyed it. 😊

[@Thea_MojaveOutliersWhipmakers]

This was a wonderful, epic video! Like the "Thanksgiving Special," eh? Nice work!

[@Blackadder75]

Post10 explore turning into a straight line mission, nice combo video

[@timwarriner842]

That was a fascinating hike. Thanks for taking us along!

[@Tbird1549]

Thanks for another awesome video! Beautiful nature!

[@bluedsteel1963]

The opening in the rear of the tender, the big wide door, was the water tank section and the opening on top in the front was for fuel oil rather than coal. Thanks for the video! I first heard of this from your previous video and watching your explorations is probably the only way I'll be able to enjoy it.

[@bobair2]

I enjoyed this video and the thing I liked most was all that green moss and the two train engines.

[@uploadJ]

VERY interesting - better than a full-length movie!! Love to explore this way - encountering old artifacts ... we did this at an old SAGE cold war RADAR base near Ft Custer many years back ... love this kind of exploring!

[@royalsfandan]

Love these long adventure videos, thanks Post!

[@nancycarden2469]

You are so smart and knowledgeable. Very interesting hike. Thank you.

[@beast62ny31]

Awesome, I have done two Allagash Wilderness canoe trips and have been right where you were. 1 seven day and 10 day self sustained camping.

[@illonaj4359]

I really enjoyed that adventure. Thanks mate.❤

[@lavarism]

Keep the long videos coming Post10, I've liked this video, may you have an awesome day!

[@themechanic9226]

42:39 this looks like a double-expansion steam engine. That’s where the exhaust steam from one cylinder was used to run a second cylinder to get more work out of the steam. You can tell by the two different sizes of cylinders - the small one on the left was the high-pressure cylinder where the steam entered, it pushed down that cylinder, then a valve would open to the larger cylinder on the right and the steam from the first cylinder would then push down the larger cylinder. The second cylinder had to be larger because the steam pressure was lower after the initial expansion, so it needed more cylinder surface area to push against to exert the same force.

[@netty4]

Thank you so much hun. ❤ the videos

[@db.mc2]

Thanks Post! 👊🏻👍🏻 Appreciate you always my friend 🙏🏻 God Bless

[@willielarimer7170]

Thank you for taking me on an awesome hike, with my bad back theres no way i would make it

[@peterbailey638]

Thank you post 10 what an epic adventure love your shows one of the best on KZbin ❤

[@fhwolthuis]

Great video, Post. I love old machinery and industrial stuff

[@davidnm21]

This was a cool video and I remember your last one here trekking to the old railroad locomotives and indeed to the trestle bridge. This video took my mind off the horrid war going on with Russia and Ukraine and other events around the world. A peace of mind.

[@lakemi4665]

Thanks for the footage, so much like home here in the U.P.

[@LeslieKeller-o3b]

Thank you! Was a beautiful day and area .

[@Zebrails]

25:00 Stub switch 31:20 Ten-Wheeler (no cab) 4-6-0 and Consolidation 2-8-0

[@TonyNaggs]

Thanks for the video, really interesting to see the old locomotives. Sometimes it feels like only the details of things change, and then only slowly. Just 100 to 150 years ago steam powered locos, cranes and water extraction were the peak of technology and now they are an obsolete novelty. Regarding Google Maps and their surveying: I'm in the centre of a British city, and just around the corner the Google Maps suggested route goes off a main road into a 5 mph private shingle road and to rejoin the main the main road 1/4 mile further along. And has been doing this for many years.

[@sherrywine2827]

NJ is in a drought. We have 100 here because of it.

[@Clinton-jo1wz]

Thank you for the video it was awesome to see Learn a lot of history learn a lot of history keep up the good work In the old days all ....I am a train and enthusiastic I have lots of Different types of trains and scales that I build

[@FixitFrank]

This is a great video brother! I think you can put Google Earth on your phone and download the map for use without data.

[@lexxsimf2]

Time is mercyless. Nature is a great power, love your deep explorations.

[@cruiser9201]

Did you see the lady sitting by the bridge on the other end?

[@post.10]

Not until it was pointed out

[@NecramoniumVideo]

@@post.10 Aint that ironic when you think you are alone, but were not!

[@l.w.patchgarage7129]

Funny I saw that too! Had to zoom in and go back a few times…😂

[@MindBenderShortsz]

@@post.10 i want to see camp video on that sand beach

[@sonnystephens3753]

That’s exactly what I came to the comments section for. Yessss I saw her. I just got done watching beetlejuice and it kinda looked like him….or an old lady in a wheelchair with fluffy white hair. 😱😱

[@stein1385]

Impressive locomotives and very fascinating.

[@southwestvirginiarailfan729]

You said you were unsure of where the fuel oil for the engines was stored at, at 30:55 when you look down in that one tank on the engines tender and you say it's still holding water, that's actually where the fuel oil was stored at. Great video as always.

[@thedocisin3204]

I thought trains of that vintage used coal or wood to fire the boiler and make steam to push the pistons and make it go.

[@southwestvirginiarailfan729]

@thedocisin3204 Nope, most trains of this period used either coal or oil. Oil was more common out west, because it was more abundant than coal. Wood would've been phased out by the early 1900's. The engines got too big to run off of it.

[@PortsmouthCherokee]

ITS POST TEN HIMSELF.. THE MAN THE LEGEND

[@LeveretteJamesClifford1955]

Interesting that you could smell the dirt, I went to Scotland 24 year ago and the first thing I smelled after leaving the airport was the dirt. And not only did I smell it, I tasted in in the local foods that I ate! Since you are interested in old logging trains you should check out the train photos of the logging in the Great Smoky Mountains before there was a park. One in particular was a set of tracks suspended in the air making a swinging bridge. I am sure this was for logging cars only, not the engines. It is quite fascinating.

[@fredjacobs]

Epic video man! Keep up the great work!

[@markwinters1216]

Another very interesting video . Thankyou.

[@JohnTheFrugalFatGuy]

In my hiking days I showered every morning. But when I was in the woods and couldn't I got used to it after a few words. But a shower was welcome when I got home!

[@sheilan6235]

That whole area is beautiful

[@TWNTY-es8lu]

the tenders held both water and fuel oil, delivered similar to home heating oil to the burners

[@stephano6793]

35:59 You are correct. Those marks are from snowmobiles, but not the studded tracks. The front skis on a snowmobile have carbide runners, much like ice skates.

[@jeanmariesayre3980]

Thanks for sharing

[@theweakestlink2278]

Love these videos out in the wilderness