EXTremely HEAVY Coal Train W/ 6 Locomotives Passes BIG 5 Loco Manifest Right Under Me! Pennsylvania

Loaded Coal Train Passes Manifest At Rock Slide Fence! 3 Track Main Line Right Under Me On Abandoned Auto Bridge. Fast Train with double stack intermodals on middle track. Norfolk Southern trains on the Pittsburgh Line in Cassandra, Pennsylvania. Listen to the hard working DPU locomotives earning their keep. The coal train is loaded and has 2 locomotives on the front, 2 in the middle and 2 on the rear. That was an awesome train!
I stopped at the Cassandra Overlook Park on my way to Strasburg, Pennsylvania. I was on my way to see Thomas The Tank Engine on the Strasburg Railroad. Cassandra has been one of my favorite spots for years. It is just west of Horseshoe Curve, Pa. The first train after the flashback of a locomotive shooting fire is a westbound intermodal train that came by at 4:36pm. It is on the middle track. Don't get this stop confused with the stop when I was returning and I saw the snake. I stopped here coming and going to Strasburg. I noticed that Norfolk Southern changed their road frequency since I was last here a few years ago. It used to be an old Conrail frequency. They switched from 160.800 to 160.875 and I need to make that change in all of my old videos.
Just a short time later I heard chirps on 452.9375 and about ten minutes later a couple of trains came on the two tracks tracks closest to the parking lot. A loaded coal train with 6 locomotives was headed eastbound and a big manifest with 5 locomotives was headed westbound towards Pittsburgh. I was at the right spot to catch the trains passing right under me. That was pure luck. After I filmed those two trains I continued on to Strasburg. I stopped on the other side of Altoona at a town named Tyrone, Pa. I caught the coal train there for a second time. When I caught it at Tyrone it was minus the two locomotives pushing on the rear. They were left at Altoona.
That night I stayed in Strasburg. Don't miss my Thomas The Tank Engine videos and all the other videos that I will be posting from eastern Pennsylvania. I have only posted a couple of them so far.
Filmed Thursday, June 22, 2023 in 1080p with 60fps. Thanks for watching!
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[@garymiller5937]

That was an awesomely long mixed freight, and I love 💗 the coal trains! My grandfather was a coal miner in Pennsylvania in the 1920's and 30's. Every coal train brings back memories of him. ❤😊😊

[@robertadams6606]

The Coal trains come out of South Fork, just a few miles to the West of there.

[@EmergencyGuy]

As a fellow PA native and resident, I can hear Norfolk Southern passing through my community on an almost weekly basis.

[@garymiller5937]

The coal train was working hard, too. Sounded really good, and no wonder they were going so slow! 😊😊

[@robertf3479]

Gotta get that Tesla fuel to market! 😁

[@JawTooth]

Thanks for watching !

[@dh-1399]

@@robertf3479 - ok i couldn't resist doing the cocktail napkin math for that. 1.78MWh per ton of coal with 100 tons per car and (someone counted) 200 cars on that train it is carrying a potential 35.5 terawatt hours of fuel. The Tesla has no issue hitting 4 miles p/kWh so figure around 130 millions miles after accounting for charging losses to fill up the 35.6 TWh battery pack. Using the 240v / 40a wall connector charger from Tesla, it will hit 100% charge in about 406 years assuming we charge it 24/7 with zero downtime.

[@vernonmatthews181]

Thanks for the trip down memory lane, Runaway diesels were once a common site, don't see many of them now. If the second loco stopped under the bridge, your feet would be toast. Thanks for Cassandra, PENNSYLVANIA. Loved your markings on the bridge. BTW, happy Independence day ❤

[@cp368productions2]

There were no runaway diesels in the video, what you are probably referring to is the older clip of the turbocharger failure. The train wasn't a runaway at all, in fact that is uphill.

[@vernonmatthews181]

@@cp368productions2 Runaway diesel locomotive is the turbo lube igniting, not the gradient.

[@poowg2657]

That coal train was a textbook case in DPU application. Loved the meet and great action, thanks JT!

[@mcain2911]

Watching from my hospital room. Recovering from surgery. Going home tomorrow, so your video is appreciated

[@williamcoulston7788]

Get well soon ❤

[@mr.j2776]

Hope everything went well!

[@JawTooth]

I hope you are feeling better and I hope everything went well. It is really awesome to know that my videos give you enjoyment.

[@mr.j2776]

@@JawTooth I can't speak for everyone, but for older guys like me, it is just very relaxing to watch these trains ramble by..... telling me the world is not really such a bad place - as one might infer from watching the news.

[@nancyhodges444]

This was epic, two huge trains passing each other at Cassandra. That coal train was more impressive, all that power and still it crawled upgrade. Some very hard working DPUs on both trains too. This is where they earn their money. I love this rail line. Just awesome JT. Happy 4th my friend.

[@JawTooth]

Thank you very much! Happy 4th

[@nancyhodges444]

@@JawTooth your welcome JT 👍🏼

[@carlossanchez-kz4wh]

Coal is what keeps the lights on

[@MrEferrell]

One of the faults of the GE engines was when the turbocharger seals went out, it pumped engine oil into the engine. Since the engine could not be shut off as the fuel was the engine oil from the turbo, they would burn. A manual emergency shut off valve in the oil line might solve that problem.

[@brianhickey5949]

That first NS engine with flames out of the stack - those injectors are leaking somewhere - quite a show! That was a great double coal train. Awesome to see and hear all the engines working hard to move all that coal :) I bet those traction motors get a bit warm doing all that work.

[@robertf3479]

Gotta love those GE Krispy Kritters! 😉 I know, I know ... EMDs can have stack and engine room fires too, but it just seems that a higher percentage happen with the GE units. Interesting that the mixed freight had 2 units leading, a single mid train DPU and then 2 SD90-43 helpers. I thought the 90s had been taken out of service, guess not. And then 2 more show up shoving hard on that coal train.

[@brianhickey5949]

@@robertf3479 Agree on the Krispy Kritters. We get to see the fire damage on the UP engines due to the yellow paint. I always wonder what the crew thinks when they find out there's a fire going on.

[@robertf3479]

@@brianhickey5949 As long as it's not the lead unit (the one they're riding in) they probably just call it in so Emergency Services can meet them at the next grade crossing or at a siding where they can clear the main for the next guy through while the fire is being fought.

[@brianhickey5949]

@@robertf3479 That's cool. Sort of low key - no massive panic.

[@fiddlyphuk6414]

I'd say the turbo quit to cause the fire and smoke.

[@Howoldareweanywayyipes]

I've seen videos where the coal cars are flip upside down and emptied into ships... pretty cool.

[@shawnpowell5876]

Nice catches of the NS trains! The 1st train had 61 INTERMODAL cars in tow! The 2nd train had 193 with locomotives at the front, middle and the bottom! Didn't get to count the coal cars. Thanks again JT for another great video to share with us along with your PRICELESS time and effort my friend! Cheers from Laurel, Delaware USA and Happy 4th of July to you and your family!

[@dirtydiesels3110]

I think the coal trains run 100 cars without mdpus so that would equal 200 cars

[@jokeroneninesevenzero]

That's a nice location for railfanning. Happy 4th JT!🇺🇸

[@Patric5590]

Awesome video with 2 dpu in the middle of a coal train and 2 dpu in the back of a coal train working hard but wait there’s more 👍😎🚂🇺🇸👍

[@tonyburzio4107]

Lets get technical, there is one DPU in the middle and one at the end, extra engines are MU'd to the DPU.

[@ht24d64]

Manned helpers on the rear, not dpu’s

[@tokugawa12able]

Ahh, Finally, EMDs as EOT DPUs. Real Power when needed. Thanks JT!!!

[@ht24d64]

They were not dpu’s. They were manned helpers out of Altoona

[@neil442]

Morning all Jawtooth officianadoes !

[@jeffreygosselin7576]

Hell Yeah! Happy July 4th!

[@lamarjohnson6222]

That was A REAL GOOD ONE! Jaw Tooth .

[@martyhardman3892]

When I was a kid I would ride my bike down to the Railroad Crossing. Didn't have a Camera back then. Love the see the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad go by long time ago time ago. All gone now. From an old man

[@draff1662]

Man, you an feel the weight of that train as it passed. Those engines we’re struggling. Really great location for catching trains. The older doggy’s love the puppy. Thanks, Jaw Tooth.

[@garymiller5937]

And Chessie says " you can't play without me." Excellent video today JT! Thank you so much. 😊😊😊

[@JawTooth]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@MrThecroatian]

I liked the picnic table with the NS logo painted on it.

[@JawTooth]

Me too. It was there a few years ago also

[@pclayton5063]

Would have been neat to see how much clearance there was under that bridge for those double stacked shipping containers. Looked like it would be close.

[@daledrawbond1222]

Awesome catch on that enormous coal train drag with some hard working engines!! Them two on the tail were giving their all.

[@JawTooth]

You got that right! I love hearing them working

[@richardbrobeck2384]

What great look out point kind of like a park setting !

[@armandoperez7967]

That Dash 9 was doing its best to imitate a steam locomotive.

[@JawTooth]

Thanks for watching!

[@TBlackMktg]

A great coal train video! Rock fence aka slide fence, when a rock or slide trips the fence wire, the dispatcher is notified.

[@EmergencyGuy]

Chessie says “You can’t play without me, Norfie!”

[@kennethfuller8347]

The wires strung across the top of the fences have sensors that detect impact or shock. If one was to try and climb the fence, or throw a heavy enough object at it, it would likely be detected, though they probably have the sensitivity set for a pretty hard impact. They actually use this technology in medium and high security prisons for if an inmate tries to climb the fence it alerts the guards. Great content as always, JT, thanks.

[@ebf82234]

That extra-long, extra-heavy, extra-DPU coal train had to be seen to be believed. Symbol on that train should be "FJB". Thanks, JT... 👍👍👏👏

[@rojo340s]

Because of your video of Cassandra, we went to visit this area from Ruskin Florida. Thanks for the great video!😊

[@josephwoehlerii2855]

Great catch and another GREAT Video!!! Happy 4th you fanatic!!!

[@thomasmackowiak]

Thank you for another video from Cassandra, Pennsylvania on 22 June 2023, Jaw Tooth!! You saw some amazing trains. That loaded coal train was an amazing lengthy train. All the engines on the train were working hard to move it through Cassandra.

[@kevinbarnes2108]

Did you see any SCWX coal cars on NS while you was in Pennsylvania ? Still trying to find out where these cars are loaded. Actually saw a loaded CSX coal train coming through New York on WWOT video. That's a rare catch for sure. DPU alright !! Nice video JT as always !!

[@rogertemple7193]

Cassandra, Pa is very beautiful especially around the railroad tracks and the bridge had a great view of the tracks below as well as the beautiful scenery here, another great video Thank You Jaw Tooth have a nice 4th of July today.🤠 🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🇺🇲💨

[@kevinshiley9061]

The coal train is probably from my town of Windber, Brian! It's struggling up that slope!! To move it out of town they usually have 6 engines on it. The coal comes from a mine that was a Bethlehem Steel mine#78 I believe the number was. They load them up good here! We work those engines!!

[@tokugawa12able]

Happy Independence Day, Brian. And thank you!!!!

[@Pickendi]

Love seeing mid train helpers, always remind me of the VHS tape I watched of Southern Pacific going through the Tehachapi Loop. Which is a place I'd love to see but I doubt I will as I live in Australia. Glad I recently discovered your channel! 😊

[@pattym9182]

I've lived in the Pittsburgh area all my life (near McKeesport/West Mifflin - I can see Kennywood from my backyard), and never heard about this place! So glad you filmed this place and provided wonderful information about it! It's interesting in McKeesport because the CSX line is on the McKeesport side of the river...matter of fact, the main PAT bus stop in McKeesport used to be a train station, there used to be much more commuter trains around here that don't exist anymore. And right across the river is the Norfolk Southern line. On the CSX line, 90% of the trains (based on observation, in no way is that an official percentage) are slow, sometimes stopped right in the middle of the town and blocking crossings, but regardless, the trains are generally slow there. But the Norfolk Southern line...that also runs right next to a road that is quite easy to speed on, and I've had trains outrun me while I'm going 50mph there. They're usually always fast, and are usually all passed through within a few minutes. *Also about 2 miles down the McKeesport CSX line is Elizabeth, PA, and it street runs for a good portion of the town. It's not on the main street, but like a block or 2 off the main road. And then up above the Norfolk Southern line, hidden in the woods of West Mifflin, is a Class 3 railroad (I think?) that runs between the mills in Pittsburgh, the Union Railroad, which my friends and I used to walk along ALL the time as kids, and then seeing their trains up close giving you that euphoric awe because of how loud and powerful they are. That line strictly uses MP-15 engines, which are much louder than the regular engines on the CSX & Norfolk Southern line (not as familiar with proper engine terminologies yet, so forgive me for that), and they never ran faster than like 5 to 10 mph....and because my friends & I weren't careless idiots, we always ran to safety when we heard a train coming...I'm 30 now, but it always strikes me when people walk along the tracks with headphones on, they're on the phone, they're texting, etc. without any regards to your surroundings. If the trains were faster back then (I'm 30 now), I can't say we'd have been on the tracks as often. But if we could practice common sense and safety precautions on an active railroad at 10-12 years old, there's no excuse for careless adults. But thanks for showcasing this area, it's great to know it exists!!

[@user-pn5xw3pc7z]

Very long and good coal train .thank you very much .

[@JawTooth]

Thanks for watching !

[@williamsantangelo]

Hi Jaw Tooth 😊 that coal train left a pretty large hole in the earth, one would figure! Thank You

[@garymessina1609]

Awesome NS coal train great rail fan bridge great video thanks Jaw tooth for a great 4th of July

[@patriciamartinez3047]

Hi JT what a beautiful video thank you for sharing it with me and happy 4th of July my friend❤❤❤❤

[@train1962]

Monster Manifest with all that power hitched then the Huge Coal Train coming along.Nice!

[@andrefane5499]

Amazing videos Jaw tooth keep up the good work

[@markwalker1144]

That was a huge coal train! Thanks for the video.

[@yoganandnadineramen8050]

Happy Independence Day/4th July🇺🇲🗽, to you and your family! Thank You for your great videos 🚂🚃🚄🚆🛤️🚉🚟🚞 and showing us parts your Blessed and Beautiful Country🇺🇸 ! Blessings and Greetings from Phoenix, Durban,South Africa 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️🙏✝️♥️🇿🇦

[@rupak-travelmoments]

It's definitely a picturesque train presentation, spotting location is splendid !! Greetings from India.

[@JawTooth]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Indo49]

Another DDoT, enjoying it every time and more specific your explanations AND THE Pets. Watching your videos is a kind of soothing.Thanks again Jaw Tooth

[@russlange6047]

Great action,another winner!

[@TheMetGuy]

That is one HEAVY coal train

[@beulahpowell1478]

Holy cow a locomotive smoking.😮 Awesome bridge.😊 Your scanner is nice to have. Cool double stacker train and it was traveling fast. A long awesome NS locomotive train with multiple DPUs. 😊😊Your fur babies get along good Mr JT. Thanks for a cool video once again. Loved it.😊

[@JawTooth]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for supporting my channel! I just got home and got my fur babies all around me right now. LOl

[@stevenbrindley2469]

Great video again, especially that coal train, thanks again watching from England UK.

[@REVELLO608]

I remember you falling and me putting out a fire here..... good memories.

[@ut000bs]

That was an _epic_ coal train and the manifest that beat it there was awesome, too! I was hoping for 3 DPUs on the back of that coal train. Another awesome video, JT. Lots of power and "motor music" in this one. Nice cartoon and you have the perfect place for a few RC boats!

[@JawTooth]

Thanks for watching my videos!

[@dalelinton7716]

Definitely a new Jaw Tooth favorite!

[@michaelhewitt258]

Wow, That's a long coal train

[@Chessie1985]

Awesome video loved the long coal train and Happy 4th JT!!!

[@JawTooth]

Thank you very much! Happy 4th

[@Chessie1985]

@@JawTooth You're welcome!!

[@annhaltiwanger3313]

Awesome video. I loved the train meet.

[@cp368productions2]

That coal train was actually two combined, they used to only do it for empties but they started doing it with loads as well.

[@TheMetGuy]

Coal trains are definitely very heavy, these are great catches man, Happy 4th of July, I might do some railfanning later like catching CSX and Amtrak trains, I’m definitely seeing the fireworks tonight, that locomotive on the intermodal train was smoking badly

[@TrevorMuntonWillis]

Great views of the trains, you really see how long they are

[@wafflesnfalafel1]

Awesome vid sir - perfect timing and holy cow, what a coal drag! All 6 of those units sounded like they were pulling for all they were worth, just a couple more hoppers and that thing woulda stalled out!

[@stevenpitts6665]

That’s impressive stuff JT.

[@danslejardindecytrus]

Merci beaucoup pour cette très belle vidéo ! ✨✨

[@jimlasterni7310]

I forgot to wish you a happy Fourth of July and you are the coolest railfan videos ever that's why I like supporting your Channel

[@mikebracht9261]

Wow....Those were a couple of monster trains. From the Legend jawtooth.

[@daleroth236]

About the coal train. That had to be the largest I have ever seen. Most coal trains have four manned pushers at the rear. This was extra long and I am sure they didn't want to take it down the "The Slide" east of Tunnelhill with that much weight. The Slide is 3% and quite tricky to maneuver if there is not enough braking into Altoona where the helpers would be removed. Good vid. I will tell my brother about this one since he follows your channel religiously.

[@ht24d64]

First of all the slide is not 3%. It is 2.36% at the steepest point. Secondly, those 200 car coal trains are easier to bring down the slide that a typical mixed freight train. Contrary to what you may think, those longer heavy trains come down the hill much easier than a short heavy train. The more axles the more brakes. A coal train is one of the easiest trains to bring down the hill because they are all the same car with the same weight

[@rickcope3226]

Love those meets

[@greglaplante7593]

Cool , Flame belching locomotive .

[@captainkeyboard1007]

With all these goods being loaded and transported by the trains, America should consider itself blessed. Other countries are not well-blessed with the prosperity that America holds in several goods laid up for it, including freedom [from the bad]. This episode was exciting to watch. To Jaw Tooth, I bid you "Happy Railroading!"

[@louGriggs1944]

Cool location and great trains. Thanks.

[@JawTooth]

Thank you too!

[@gaborandrejszki2553]

Whoa! Best coal train ever! Nice catch Brian! Congratulations!

[@robertschubert92]

Happy Independence Day JT.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@lashendawest7509]

Good morning jaw tooth and happy fourth of july and happy independence day

[@benbaker2965]

JT. Hope you an the family have a happy and safe 4th! 🎆

[@nigelterry9299]

Nice of NS to put those rail joints underneath the bridge!

[@JawTooth]

I agree!

[@billyhunter2161]

Fire! That why we call them GE toasters :)

[@lashendawest7509]

Awesome video and great catches

[@bobsandone3108]

The next time you find yourself on a bridge above the tracks and a train with empty or full gondola's goes by, please get a shot of inside the gondola's, which could be used by modelers on their train layout !! Thanks

[@robertadams6606]

There is a bridge over the Mainlines in downtown Altona that's open till 8PM. That's a great place to look down & see what's in Gondolas most time there is some debris or some material left in them.

[@rfpproductions1836]

I love that spot, cant wait to go back, great work!

[@JawTooth]

Thanks! 👍

[@martinmarsola6477]

A interesting video today. Longest train I’ve ever witnessed. Hope your holiday is enjoyable Brain. See you on the next! 😊

[@gamingzone1122-supportid2]

cool capture

[@georgef.7434]

Great video, great trains, great pooches, but the cartoon at the was the greatest.

[@JawTooth]

Glad you enjoyed it LOLZ!

[@psg6314]

Have a great 4th of July and God bless from GA

[@hunterstewarthobbies6692]

Great Catches Mr. Jaw Tooth!

[@neilking2535]

Great video

[@richardboggs7777]

Oh what beautiful sight it is

[@JawTooth]

Thanks for watching !

[@grahamleach4101]

Happy 4th July Jawtooth 🎆🎇

[@skimmer8774]

That really was a giant coal train. I mean WOW 😮😮

[@iskabibbledudad1991]

Happy July 4th Jaw Tooth love your train videos

[@eliabraham6918]

NS is making sure that coal train gets to its destination

[@MrPeerum]

😊enough coal for the BBQ.😂thanks for the video Brian. greetz:🍐Peer.👍👍👍👍

[@JawTooth]

You got that right! Don't hold the hot dog over the fire or it will turn black. lol

[@kimberlyatwood5154]

I remember the video with the engine fire 🔥 🚂. Did the engineer know it was on fire ? Just wondering why he kept going. Awesome trains passing , long coal trains with duo DPU ‘s middle and end! Wow!

[@timothyslepetz1502]

I thnk that is the longest coal train I"ve ever seen as a rail fan.

[@RFMCabooseNP1713]

Great shots.

[@JawTooth]

Many thanks!

[@loveangrybirdssomuch]

Nice I need to railfan that spot more often

[@jonwatt678]

Happy Independence Day to all. Have Fun & Be Safe!!

[@JawTooth]

Same to you!

[@billyhunter2161]

"Locomotive exhaust stack fires can occur when diesel fuel is not burned properly or the stack and spark arresters are not cleaned periodically. In such cases, sparks may come out of the stack and could drift into flammable material on the right-of-way or beyond the right-of-way."

[@chadatkins9053]

Another great video brother. Happy 4th of July. Great way to start my day. Stay safe brother. Wish me luck on getting a new fridge both of mi e went out. I'm struggling to come up with something for my family. Taking any prayers and blessings right now, not that any have helped honestly but thanks to everyone and to you jaw tooth. Ibwas thinking about giving up today

[@michaelsassani5008]

Our cat Lina & I look forward to your videos each day! Have a safe and happy 4th! I'm sorry that I missed you while you were here in PA. Maybe I'll get to meet you & Mrs Tooth in person if you plan on coming back through PA in 2024. If you've never been there before, the Harris Tower on the NS mainline in Harrisburg, PA is a great place to railfan. And Strasburg is less than an hour from me.

[@ronaldrondeau7870]

Wow that was great long trains

[@JawTooth]

Thanks!

[@paullong2169]

Thank you mr. Jaw tooth . Love your photography And your comments. Happy Fourth of July.