Exploring The Remains Of The ABANDONED Laurel Line Trolley Line

[@JPVideos81]

I've been looking forward to making this video for a while and I'm proud at how it turned out. If you'd like me to return to film more of this area, let me know.

[@michaelb.3006]

JPVideos I just missed the whole premiere

[@martyjones9374]

Yes let's follow the lines any way you want to go Jay! Loving it. :)

[@michaellogrande8609]

I would like to see more of the Laurel Line past Rocky Glen Park. Maybe there are sections that can be seen between Moosic and Wilkes- Barre. I would also like to see more abandoned railroads period. Great videos!!

[@saigenrose1032]

Yes definitely 🙂👍

[@texas060]

Really cool Video. I liked it alot JP.Thank you for sharing.

[@JohnnyFingers227]

This is exactly the type of abandoned stuff I like to see. Abandoned railways and the tunnels are awesome. Thank you JP.

[@JPVideos81]

My pleasure

[@julielivinlife2447]

JP I really appreciate your excellent camera work. Its nice to see someone with real talent. I also like the old time pictures it really adds to the video. Thank you for the video.

[@JPVideos81]

Glad you enjoyed the video

[@jodibillstone8267]

Love anything rails! Keep it coming!

[@sandrawallder9247]

The sound of running water is a lullaby to me

[@stevenglasson2757]

JP thank you for all the work you do in researching the history of the places you visit and share with us. Your videos capture the absolute beauty of what's around us!!

[@JPVideos81]

My pleasure steven

[@juanpalma5520]

Yes plz go back I love old railroad story’s

[@donnaj5464]

Love all your videos JP, especially love when you explore in the woods and stumbling upon old ruins! Keep up the good work!

[@Chatty-Cathy823]

I always love your exploring - especially of the trains era. It was such an important part of the history from east to west and every town in between. ANY exploring of history is my favorite! Please explore MORE of this area (or any train related exploring). Thank you for taking me along on your journeys!

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks cathy

[@elnabjelland-hughes8172]

I love the sound of running water in that stream it’s beautiful - In warmer weather I would pitch a tent near that water and get a good nights sleep listening to the sound of the water😁

[@JPVideos81]

😉

[@ericmcquiston9473]

My grandparents use to live by a old rail line and whenever I would visit them I'd go walking it. It would be great for you to explore those other locations. Great video JP !

[@bigfoot4148]

Excellent video, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Like you I like to learn the history of the area and especially anything to do with railroad. Yes I would like to learn more! I think that your videos are an excellent way to learn. Keep up the good work and be safe. Bye for now…

[@lindasprout8601]

This was very interesting. Would enjoy more videos like this. Great job on the historical background. 😊👍

[@dr.leonardhofstadtersavage6413]

This was fantastic JP, i would love to see more videos of the history and abandoned rail roads. As well as the exploration of that area, so many remnants of old structures left behind.

[@JPVideos81]

You got it 👍

[@patriciatanner1656]

I love your videos on trains and old railways. Would really love to learn more about this line. You always show me something I've never seen or knew about until I see your video. Thank you JP.

[@JPVideos81]

You're very welcome

[@barbara-pigeonbray4579]

...Loved the intro ..etc.....the special features are awesome . Would love to see more footage of this gorgeous area ....love history and so glad you included the old photos . as well as documenting the remains of the Laurel Line . Beautiful video , Jay .Amazing ending shot !

[@JPVideos81]

I cant wait to return and continue the journey.

[@buttonvalley]

Another great video. Definitely come back and go through toward Rocky Glen. It's a shame that the trolley lines and railroads went out. It's mind-blowing to think of the money and manpower that went into building these rail lines, now left to be reclaimed by nature. Keep throwing in the stories from your past too. It brings a personal touch.

[@JPVideos81]

In this video i headed towards the glen: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKHIpWidqZKkl6c

[@beckyyoung725]

I would like to see both the mountain and the other rail lines. Beautiful countryside! Thanks for exploring!

[@JPVideos81]

My pleasure

[@annebell7274]

Just finished watching the entire video. I thought that you were crossing the Viaduct that you previously crossed. I was in awe. I totally enjoyed this and would love to see the others. Thank you JP. ❤🌷❤

[@JPVideos81]

Not quite as big, but still a challenge.

[@annebell7274]

@@JPVideos81 Oh yeah, very much a challenge. Well done 🌹🌿🌹

[@mikerusso4312]

i love walking in the woods and seeing what i can see but i love seeing it thru your eyes

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks!

[@edwardsofin3593]

Very Much enjoy your country videos of old railroads in the northest. The northern woods in the winter are just special. thanks for sharing

[@jenniferjacobs228]

I love it when you get sidetracked and find unexpected gems like those old ruins. As usual, it was loads of fun seeing your beautiful home state and I loved all your artistic bits, although I must say, whenever you do the walking away from the camera bits, I always think, come back..you forgot your camera..hahahaha Would love to see more railway tracks videos.

[@JPVideos81]

Haha. Thanks jenn

[@qeensadie2385]

I'm good with any video you make whether its nature, trains food whatever I'm good. Awesome train lesson 101, its great to learn about new things everyday. Thanks Jp

[@JPVideos81]

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[@donnaklingbeil4468]

Loved the exploration! Loved the history you shared! So glad you are documenting it for future generations. Your story you shared of the bees must have been quite an adventure! YIKES!!! Yes, please go back for more adventures!!

[@JPVideos81]

Not sure the bee story was an adventure as much as it was terrifying.

[@petemaxwell8046]

I do enjoy your videos of abandoned railroad and trolley lines, Jay, and I look forward to future ones.

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks pete

[@gaylebrodt676]

Very cool video! Would love to see more of this, railroad history is so interesting! So cool to see that old bike and ruins you found. Beautiful landscape too! Thank you, it was great to watch!

[@robertmanley7556]

This was a really neat video !! Loved the history !!! Such a wonderful area so peaceful the sound of the water . I would say a planter and would say a foundation from a building . Love that black and white photo !! Yes I would love to see more I love history !! Love those photos at the end beautful !! 👍👍👍GREAT video !!

[@sheilakidd9805]

Absolutely like to see more u do do your History on lots of places!👍❤

[@1crazynurseblack]

Reminder set. 👍🏼 Something to look forward to on my night off.

[@JPVideos81]

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[@coryk.7088]

Yes please do more of the tracks I love history I love watching your videos on abandoned railroad lines I'm a big fan of trains so I love the history

[@JPVideos81]

Ty

[@wetzelwifey]

Our little guy loves the trolley rides there; we just went over President's Day weekend. The motorman this time told us there were indeed two sets of tracks on the Laurel Line originally--you're right!

[@JPVideos81]

That's awesome to hear. Thanks for sharing.

[@sheilahadden302]

Great video JP, loved all the history and hearing of your daft escapades of your youth.

[@JPVideos81]

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[@halfazzhomesteader]

Channel 44 had a show about rocky glen and the trolley, how the families would ride it a lot were mining families.

[@bellamichellejerseygirl207]

LOVE THE BEGINNING OF THE VIDEO BEAUTIFUL SCENERY. LOVE ALL THE BACK HISTORY. ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO 😁💕

[@JPVideos81]

Happy to hear that. Thanks

[@bellamichellejerseygirl207]

I'm voting for you to continue the exploration of this site in both directions

[@JPVideos81]

@@bellamichellejerseygirl207 voting now? Haha

[@bellamichellejerseygirl207]

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[@dottie5348]

Yes I would like to see more of the railways. It was a very good video. I enoyed watching it. Thank you

[@JPVideos81]

My pleasure

[@meltondaniels2825]

Always intrigued by old railroad and trolley lines , especially with back history stories. Thank you

[@JPVideos81]

You're welcome

[@alfredoh2009]

Love the railroad tracks videos, watching all your videos with railroad tracks, this is how I found you... keep doing them, after your area you can do near by states railroad tracks when you have time😊 and like the old stories with friend Dave and dad, if your daddy is still on Earth and able to walk would love to see you bring him along to one of the train track adventure😊

[@JPVideos81]

I have more abandoned rails in Pennsylvania I'll be filming this winter.

[@lorrainekrauss5140]

Yes, please do more of the tracks. I know there is an old cemetery out by River Street area

[@bellamichellejerseygirl207]

I agree totally

[@dianaallen892]

Love the camera footage... it shows sooo much up close, wide angles etc. just love it. Your videos are getting more artsy as you go. Well done.... always. :)

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks diana 💙

[@conniegoldthwait1463]

Enjoyed it very much. Love seeing video of old railroad cuts and trolley lines

[@petefarley9303]

Yes rail road and history exploration is always interesting

[@kareng1894]

Please do more videos like this. I like seeing and learning more about your part of the country. Thanks! ^_^

[@JPVideos81]

You got it!

[@donnicholas7552]

Loved the video!! I'd like to see more train tracks or anything else train related.

[@sallychaney7317]

I am relooking into this video. I love nature videos and I think I am going to find what I am looking for. I liked the old footages and captions. Great video👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@JPVideos81]

I think by now you should just join me on your very own adventure with me.

[@Catloader98]

Love these abandoned railroad exploration videos!

[@JPVideos81]

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[@gingerbread6614]

Your video was very enjoyable. Yes we would love to follow you down any of the tracks for a little history. This is only the second video we’ve watched of yours. They are very enjoyable. Thank you.

[@JPVideos81]

💙👍

[@bunnymaurer5164]

It's so sad to see old rails, trains and trolley. D.C. used to have trolley. They company bothering to take up the tracks. Very dangerous.

[@saigenrose1032]

Great footage & explore, thank you Jay for sharing this video I highly enjoyed it. 🙂👍

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks kelly 💙

[@chriskelleher349]

This is better than PBS Nova. Keep having fun JP.

[@pigoff123]

You are one smart man. Good advice.

[@JPVideos81]

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[@MrIceman22]

Yes, please do more of the tracks. This wasa good Video you do a Great job on it Jp :D

[@jaykozokas2983]

I love these nature walks looking at remnants and ruins. Keep doing what you do!

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks james

[@dawnbenchley7237]

Please continue showing the train lines. Enjoy them as my Dad worked for the Ann Arbor Railroad.

[@JPVideos81]

You got it

[@ronaldhass8413]

It would be great to see more videos it was great and loved the old bridges. Being a rail fan I love the old history of railroading and everything that goes with it. That's for the great video

[@JPVideos81]

You're welcome

[@carlavision6143]

JP, this was very interesting and I really enjoyed it! Please do more like this and I'd like to see the places you mentioned. My Uncle Buster and Aunt Lola lived right across from railroad tracks and I remember sitting inside their screened in porch watching the trains go by.

[@JPVideos81]

More on the way carla

[@joycehebda5274]

Never know what you find in the woods I love the video

[@carlwentline8805]

Love these videos. More local history.

[@sallychaney7317]

I had trouble reading the subtitles when the writing was in front of pictures. Yes I enjoy anything about the R&R lines and of trolleys. I’ll see you in the next video, great exit line

[@RusticVentures]

Love the music and transitions! Mike likes to climb, lol. That rail is practically blended in the leaves, nice spotting! Ah, remnants of ruins, love it! Oh, dang, the bee story :-( But loved the truck story, lol. Would have been something I would have done if I had a truck. Thumbs up! Very cool explore!

[@JPVideos81]

He likes to climb, i like to go underground lol.

[@vettebecker1]

Would like to see the museum reopen some of this old line!!

[@momicusgraf5040]

thanks for sharing..like it ..yes would love to see both videos

[@patriciatinkey2677]

Really enjoyable. The railroad is cool, but it's the awesome boulder, lovely natural area, & rushing water that really 'get' me. Thanks, JP.

[@JPVideos81]

👍

[@chrissnyder7061]

I really like your videos because you really do some historical digging thank you

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks

[@rhondaterrell946]

Yes please do more ..Love it!😊

[@JPVideos81]

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[@jerrykern6125]

I would like to see more video's on abandoned railroad's, I am interested in railroad's in general and would like to see more, I'm from NJ and their are plenty in Southern NJ. Jerry

[@JPVideos81]

Ty for watching

[@texas060]

This Video an others you make are part of the reason I became a Subscriber. I love how you include the before and after Pictures. It shows not only what your talking about but Histery too. I really like that. I'm always Interested in the Past, considering the way my Sisters an Brothers were raised, Very Old fashon.

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks d sandlin

[@rikspector]

Jack, Without a doubt ,this may be one of the best videos you have ever made. The historic introduction and your commentary was excellent. So much lost history, too bad the line couldn't have been retained as a tourist attraction. Don't hesitate to show us other areas like this, especially if you have researched them and can lead with other History in pictures and movies. Very well done!!!! Cheers, Rik Spector

[@BerniesModelRailroad]

Love the beginning of this video! A lot of good information as well. I have always wanted to walk or Mountain bike from the tunnel to Montage Mountain Road. Thanks for sharing.

[@JPVideos81]

You should

[@ronbutler6502]

HI NICE VIDEO I ENJOY THE RR ADVENTURES YOU GO ON..I WORKED FOR THE NEW HOPE AND IVELAND RR RUNNING #40 A BALDWIN STEAM ENGINE FOR SEVERAL YEARS AFTER I RETIRED TKS AGAIN

[@lbbork]

Nice piece. Great production.

[@frankjonathan8043]

Oh Yeah-you did another great video! It was good that you inserted some historical info of the Laurel Line. I sometimes wish that I still lived up in that area so that I could do more exploring of the long gone railroads and mines just as I did way back in 1970. And, YES, please do more exploration of the railroads since that whole area is rich in railroad history.

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks. I will definitely be doing more.

[@wafflesnfalafel1]

nice vid - thanks for sharing. Thanks for the comments about realistic safety/protection - I do carry bear spray much more for the potential crazies than for the bears. It really doesn't take much to be 1000% more confident in your defense. Cool "icicle" and trestle crossing vids there too.

[@jenniferlommler3289]

Definitely would love to see more of the rails

[@JPVideos81]

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[@billlukasik1801]

You stated that the first station was Rocky Glen. Actually there was the first was Virginia Station, once the "Over the Hill" & tunnel routes joined. Also most of the ROW base rock was quarried from the area just south of the I-81 double bridges that the tunnel route passes under.

[@vikkinicholson2300]

Could not believe you walked across that trolley bridge.....you have conquered your fear of heights!.....that was scary to watch.

[@JPVideos81]

Far from conquered. You could hear it in my breathing. But i think continuing to push myself makes it easier.

[@nickbarry4703]

WOW! enjoyed the video...Very well done!!!

[@JPVideos81]

Thank you

[@rebeccaankney-pajonk3253]

I live about 4 blocks away from the railroad that has similar story. Use to connect a lot of little cities. Sure would be nice if it was operating again. a lot of people in this rural area don't have cars plus there would be savings on gas. Pretty much all that it''s used for now is taking visitors up and down maybe a four mile stretch.

[@eileenbauer4601]

I like this kind of video a lot, thanks!

[@karenpacker8862]

Beautiful intro...great photos and footage of before...really put the history in prespective. Just loved the whole footage..thanks JP !!!

[@JPVideos81]

Ty

[@billjobes1851]

As a little boy I rode on the Laurel Line from Plains to Rocky Glen. The third rails were dangerous. My best friend lost one of his two black Cocker Spaniels when it was electrocuted.

[@JPVideos81]

😥

[@JessicaShull1928]

I really enjoyed your video. Thank you.

[@garyjohnson4608]

Great video! I too love railroad history

[@JPVideos81]

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[@elnabjelland-hughes8172]

At its peak the trolley carried 4.2 million passengers a year from Scranton to Wilkesboro (?spelling) - some parts of the line were put back in service with electrical overhead wires and supposedly there is talk of bringing back more of the line - I hope that happens .

[@susansanders9332]

I’m kinda surprised you walked across that bridge. Good for you.! Not sure I would have.

[@JPVideos81]

Not very high, but sketchy.

[@Mark-iy4no]

That's a nice spot , the bridge with the yellow railing .😁

[@JPVideos81]

Nice place to take a break.

[@heatherfranklin5608]

Awesome story I don't like bees either I got stung at 10PM going to the bathroom at a camp ground ty for taking us with u

[@beckycarlin4444]

Yes I would love to watch more of your railroading videos, it has a lot of history which is fascinating and I have been living here for over 20 years (moved here from SC). Also thank you for putting captions on, since I am deaf it is so much easier. Keep up the great work!

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks becky

[@john15207]

i relly do enjoy you and your informational videos i found you back in december 2019 when you did the video on the Christmas lights so glad i did. anyway this was a really cool video and i would like to see the three more explorations as well i love documentaries like this.keep up the good work. looking forward to the others.

[@JPVideos81]

Check my railroad playlist for more like this.

[@copeproductions]

Another great one. Enjoyed it because i cant get to these places. Was adventurous as a kid. So its cool to see those places through your ccontent. Im retired so ive got all the time i need. Im the guy my wife says im addicted to your videos. Oh well. Until next time sir. 👍

[@JPVideos81]

😁👍

[@JohnnyFingers227]

and yes more railway videos please and thanks again

[@janemurray4534]

Tanx! I love rail lines!!! Please do more

[@UrbanKiwiana]

Hi Jp forgot to comment but wow loved that intro 8 seriously love your editing I can see how much effort you put into each location, really amazing been able to see these old sights thank you

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks my friend. It takes a conscious effort to know what to film and how or when to use it.

[@germanwarrior6463]

First video I watched of you guys today and subbed. Can't believe I just now found this. Great stuff! Reminds me of an abandon track grade in a park I go in Ohio. Looks like the same area.

[@donaldnorris5659]

Thanks for another fine railroad video. I don't have that opportunity here in North Central Ohio as the few abandon rail lines have been obliterated . The Eire line from Marion Ohio West to Chicago is nothing but a ghost on Google Maps. Being this is flat lands their are no tunnels or high bridges. I have to travel with you as I cant myself.Thanks again.

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks for joining me

[@michaellogrande8609]

My Great Great Grandfather was a mine unionizer in Pittston PA. He was told to get on the Laurel Line in Pittston and get off on the Sailor Ave station in Plains. At this station, he was set up and shot ten times. The people were never caught but neighbors in the area heard shots and heard the car speeding away toward the highway.

[@JPVideos81]

That's so sad. Sorry for the tragic loss.

[@tooling_engineer]

This is the best time to explore. No mosquitoes or snakes lurking around

[@JPVideos81]

Exactly

[@sparky107107]

now that would be a sight to see. the local RR using the switch back line. come spring that will be hard to see.

[@JPVideos81]

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[@dtaylorstephens9067]

Deb from Idaho~~~~~ My live chat has quit working on KZbin, gotta figure it out!! The cinematagraphy with your equipment you are using is fantastic! Love this video!

[@johnmurray4918]

I enjoyed this thank you.

[@lindasprout8601]

Early Happy Birthday JP 🎈🎂🎉

[@JPVideos81]

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