EMD's 100th Anniversary at the Illinois Railway Museum!

[@3985uprr]

I went to the museum on the worst possible day during my vacation out there. It just happened to be a Thomas the Tank Engine day the place was loaded with families with kids a lot of the exhibits were closed the store was closed. I simply did not see the museum at its best!! This kind of stuff I would’ve loved to see but it’s a long drive from Long Island

[@MissouriRails]

Rip

[@nstrainfanyt]

Never thought I'd see a tier 4 at the IRM. Definitely love emds. They make such good locomotives

[@Pensyfan19]

Incredible footage of this historic event! Great combination of old and new EMD power alike. I didn't know the IRM ran other engines there as well that day, so that added some diversity to an otherwise EMD Exclusive Event.

[@SamLovesTrains]

Thank you! The variety was really cool!

[@centraliowarailproductions2810]

Yeah, the variety did help showcase how EMD evolved over the years and what locomotives the company produced changed. The IRM operations during that weekend also showcased how EMD helped the transition from steam to diesel

[@AndrewTheRocketCityRailfan4014]

I hope EMD can figure the kinks in the tier 4 Ace and get more buyers in the future.

[@dcfire2222]

I live 10 minutes away, great place to go!

[@AlbertaBoundRailfanning]

What an amazing event! So cool seeing that many generations of EMD at once. Great coverage!

[@SamLovesTrains]

Thanks! It was really fun to see all the different EMD units together!

[@chrislangdon8182]

Happy 100th emd, you guys could read trains magazine emd at 100

[@PowerTrain611]

I wonder if an EMD representative has to operate the T4 or if they're just in the cab supervising IRM's staff while they get to

[@SamLovesTrains]

There were quite a few in the cab when I saw them get out. IRM volunteers and maybe some EMD personnel.

[@PowerTrain611]

@@SamLovesTrains That's an opportunity you don't get every day at a museum, to operate a modern locomotive. The guys out there have an incredible set up and an awesome collection of equipment. EMD seems to take a liking to it too!

[@dcfire2222]

Great video, thank you!

[@RLM382-3]

That was certainly an amazing event. When will the IRM Operate 945 again?

[@jamesburnside3023]

Great video of the occasion

[@SlaterDozierRailroadMedia]

Great footage. Enjoyed watching!

[@SamLovesTrains]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed!

[@Steven_Williams]

Too cool!! Love the music!

[@tom-and-mom]

At 10:25 you can see that AEM-7 #945, one of only two preserved. Where did 929 and 938 go?

[@davidng2336]

938 is now with Caltrain. Idk about 929 but unfortunately it’s most likely scrapped.

[@tomstarcevich1147]

Awesome thanks 🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃👍

[@SamLovesTrains]

Thanks!

[@dwkcamman611]

Well done!

[@alpharailroadproductions]

Awesome Video!

[@RailPreserver2K]

21:12 wasn't that the geep running in oregon ?

[@Trainfan5547_YT]

did you atleast see the dda40x while you were there?

[@centraliowarailproductions2810]

Nice video!

[@SamLovesTrains]

Thank you for watching!

[@centraliowarailproductions2810]

Your welcome @@SamLovesTrains!

[@WindCityRailfan]

Why didn't anyone tell me?!

[@TexasRailfan21-RailfanRyan]

Is that EMD T4 electric?

[@kristoffermangila]

Nope. Its essentially the SD70 ACe with the new 4-stroke 1010 engine. You'll have to wait a few years before the Joule electric locomotives to come to the rails.