Folkston - Railfanning Before The Dawn

[@TheRailroadCrossingChannel]

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[@CSXNSTrainVideos]

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[@kamala2111]

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[@ekimp252]

Preach!

[@CaptainJustice166]

Definitely!

[@RC944jim]

I’m in 😉

[@jimmyseaver3647]

"Some folks say they're pretty good"? Your videos are among the best that railfanning has to offer. You're knowledgeable, your camerawork is excellent, and you know when to speak up and when to let the trains speak for themselves. Truly a quality gem in the community.

[@cpttankerjoe]

He’s easily the best. I can film but I can’t seem to get the editing or voiceovers down

[@phillyphakename1255]

​@@cpttankerjoeto be fair, Danny has spent a career doing this kind of stuff. He has an eye for the camera and the voice, refined over literally decades. It's a big ask for it all to come together for a relative amateur.

[@daveschannel1466]

I like all your videos. I grew up in Florida Tallahassee and Jacksonville

[@rodneykantorski736]

I love 3rd Trick Railfanning. Excellent video 👍

[@tarf1a]

I like the yellow big rubber duck in the truck at 10:23! Another excellent video sir! Many thanks/

[@RiverLineProductions]

Great Video! Folkston in the morning is my all time favorite railfanning location... can't beat the small town atmosphere in the predawn! A note about that E013 coal train... The reason for the OUC markings on the cars is likely a train combination. The cars only carried the OUC markings until the mid train DPU, then the cars carried COAX and SEMX markings. Likely this first half of the train was an E040 or E041 out of Orlando, and when they got to Jacksonville, backed an E013 (the train starting with the 4 engines) onto it, and then used the E013 symbol for both trains, since both trains are headed to Indiana. With PSR, this has become fairly common to see. Up here in NJ/NY, we will get an empty oil train, say K021, out of Phillips 66 in Linden, NJ, with PPLX tanker markings for Phillips. Also in Linden, are ethanol refineries, so say we'll also get a K649 on the same day. Since both trains are North Jersey to Chicago, they'll just back the K021 onto the K649 and run them as one train with DPU. Therefore you'll see a K649 with the K021 PPLX cars on it, just as the E013 had E040/041s hoppers.

[@djlitebrite93]

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[@therealgblum5075]

In 2018 I went 36 hours without sleeping in folkston and saw almost 50 trains. I love watching your videos!

[@therealgblum5075]

We stayed in the chesie caboose that trip.

[@vitissubrailfan2540]

Huh. I went in 2019 and saw 23.

[@southeasttexasrailproductions]

Great video. Love that duck float in the back of that truck at 10:30 lol.

[@Mike-tg7dj]

I love your videos, I have been a secret rail fan since early childhood. I use to be afraid of them until one summer I stayed with my aunt and uncle in what was rural in those days. Their house set back about 50 feet from the high iron and the MOW track. Every summer it seemed the by then the L&N formerly Nashville, Chattanooga & St Louis would park there MOW crew and cars on the siding with full kitchen that fed the crew. They even had cars that were bunkhouse style with windows. I stopped fearing and couldn't get enough seeing those freight and passenger trains go by with their F9s, GP7s and the early Uboats. I really love going out there for my summers. Seeing that military train go by took me back to when I was in the U.S. Army and specifically I was a cavalry scout with a cavalry troop in Germany. We would go across the country to Grafenwohr for live fire practice and, we went by train. The funny thing is and I don't know how they did but, a private company loads the armored vehicles. This may have changed and they have gone back to loading their own cars. Back when I was in the Army we had to load and unload our equipment, we also rode with it across Germany. It was a task you had to do by the numbers, no goofing off, doing stupid stuff. One wrong move and you could be seriously injured or worse.Many a soldier have died in European rail yards just by raising their radio antenna to make contact with the electrical power lines for the electrified locomotives. Your can seriously hurt yourself by not watching what you are doing. It's especially bad at night to which that happened to us a few times both loading and unloading. Ah, the good old days!

[@distantsignal]

Hi MIke: You've certainly had some experiences over the years, especially in the army. Sounds very exciting. Yes, so many people of our generation have a connection to the railroad. Sadly, our children and grandchildren don't know much about it because trains are even running into mid-sized cities anymore. Oh well. Everything chsnges. Thanks very much for you compliments.

[@jamesweidman7462]

Thanks for the information on the cabins. They look great and will remind me of Maurice cabins on the Cape. Great video!

[@chrisc2683]

Great video as always. Thanks for sharing.

[@schnauzahpowahz]

The man... the myth... the legend... And sometimes the narrator of a random commercial on tv where i immediately blurp out loud "hey thats Danny!" DH ladies and gentlemen 👏 A treat as always

[@geoffreylee5199]

Rail-fanning is like fishing, sit, wait, enjoy peace and quiet …

[@tombrandt4703]

Danny, As always, yourvideos are the best!

[@syrmaine]

Mr. Harmon: If there's such a thing as a superstar in train watching you're it. Thanks for the information on Folkston. One thing also - near Folkston is one of the most peaceful and spiritual I've ever been to and that's the Okefenokee Refuge. Maybe mention that in a future video. But keep up the good work !! OUT !!

[@MrBillCNW]

I enjoyed your video Danny. Thank you

[@georgehoffman3851]

Excellent video and commentary. Thanks Danny!

[@johndegan5786]

You do have the best videos out there, thankyou so much.

[@georgettedebuhr2660]

I stop whatever I'm doing. Never want to miss Distant Signal videos. They are the best!😅👍👍👍👍

[@HoosierDaddy_]

This is the best Railfan site by miles! Love your content and presentation.

[@distantsignal]

Thanks so much, Brad!

[@johnfranklin1955]

I’m with Danny, I love the sunrise time of day! 👍

[@stevecraig3004]

Danny-- you are the Gold Standard not just for railfanning, but for all aspects of videography as well. Thank you for your excellent work!

[@jack18888]

Oh man I'm like a little kid watching this. The Iron Horse rides on!

[@TolgaEastCoast]

Great video, Danny. On this regard you couldn't be more right. I've lately done all my buffing at first light. You just get so much more.

[@tropicalrailroadproduction5028]

Now I feel like railfanning at 4:30 am and 4:45 am and 5:30 am and 7:00 am

[@FrogandFlangeVideo]

Thanks, Danny. As always another entertaining and informative video.

[@jefffowlkes7976]

Jeff Fowlkes I always enjoy your videos and can usually learn something about the trains, signals. Keep up the good work!

[@shawntaber6480]

Train time is anytime! Thanks for another great video!

[@willardlocks]

Your videos are the best. Thanks and keep them coming.

[@GRE2057]

Always love when Danny Uploads a Video on Folkston Georgia!!! Love that place!!!! Cheers from Northern Michigan!!

[@Kirby377]

You tube suggested I may like watching this video and they were right I loved it so I subscribed to your channel so I will get to watch all videos. Thanks for the videos.

[@distantsignal]

Excellent! Welcome to the channel, Kirby.

[@johncloar1692]

I will watch you video before any one else. Keep up the good work Danny.

[@davidremy4470]

Thanks Danny for another great video. You NEVER disappoint!!

[@distantsignal]

My pleasure, David!

[@larryblaha]

Been there it is awesome.. Thanks Danny for the great video.

[@djupsman]

I've been doing work in folkston for 15 years or so and them trains are constant. I always find myself watching em if I'm close enough.

[@djupsman]

One every 20-30 mins it sounds like when I'm up there.

[@richmondrailfan8444]

FINALLY TYSM DANNY. I WAS WONDERING WHY EVERY TIME I SEE THIS GUY HE IS SINGLE STACK. TY TY TY TY TY

[@fredeisen7401]

As always Danny excellent video!! Thanks!

[@dmorgan28]

I’m just watching some extra videos Danny. Believe me they are all good. Cool video. I might call one of these and make reservations some day. Thanks 👍👍👍❤️

[@nathanshanas6046]

I always look forward to your videos, you do the voice over so well that I almost feel like I live there and know these places even though I reside in North Carolina. I would love to come out next time you are up in this neck of the woods and rail fan with you, I have found that your videos are by far the best I have seen on KZbin, no others can compare to the quality, or the knowledge

[@distantsignal]

Thank you so much, Nathan. I hope I can get back into North Carolina someday soon. There's so much good railfanning there and your state is so beautiful. Thanks again!

[@SM-ir5cy]

Danny, found your channel a few weeks back and already watched most of your videos, thanks for the great and informative content!

[@distantsignal]

Awesome, thank you!

[@clevelandmaker386]

@@distantsignal great video again Danny.....I've looked at other channels and almost all of them give you great respect...some of the younger ones think of you just as I was saying....the voice of modern American railfanning too bad that you don't have a bigger budget....cause if it was me....id let you loose on this country so everyone from waycross to the tecapachi loop could hear you ..... oh yeah and one more thing....it was nice seeing a seaboard hopper with the original paint....im from the tail end of those years and they were my best rail memories! mopac blues, BN greens, warbonnets, CNW yellows, dark red Penns and my personal favorite that Rock Island lt. blue! well I'll see you again stay safe and sound... I'm out Cleveland Maker UP/MP milepost 323.8 New Orleans to Baton Rouge Louisiana

[@gabrielescobedo7124]

Thanks for your videos Danny i seen a military train come through Homerville Georgia but had all tanks on it last year.

[@Jumpingoffthecliff]

My favorite hotspot has to be the UPs triple track mainline in Nebraska, between Gibbon and North Platte. I’ve chased double stacks along there at 79mph! Thanks for another great video.

[@HyperActive7]

The railcams and talking to the local railfans is a big help. But pure ass experience and instinct of your own is key!

[@tomkibbe835]

Danny your headline could say you were singing nursery rhymes and I woukd tune in. Always informative and always entertaining!

[@franksita4719]

Have never been to Folkston, but it is my bucket list! Your Southern voice is great for making these videos. Please continue!

[@donscholz7225]

great videos once again.

[@Eddy63]

Another great video Danny ...Eddy out !!

[@jasmannygonzalez4376]

Awesome video & catches and I loved every single minute of all things CSX and Amtrak in Folkston Ga! and an awesome catch on that CSX train with the military vehicles on board! 5 Stars Danny Harmon aka +Distant Signal and the awesomest and the best channel on KZbin!

[@trapdriver7006]

Excellent video it’s a prime example of the early bird catches the worm when you want to see a lot of trains.👍🇬🇧

[@gringo4x4do]

Another Great Video Mr Danny ! Thanks for getting up early to share this with all of us !

[@anniewoodward3198]

i love how your videos arent just trains I likr=e it how you give imformation about the trains and do commentary keep it up! :D

[@distantsignal]

Thank you Annie. Much appreciated.

[@johnhirtle4300]

Love your vids and enthusiasm! Thanks so much for rewarding our laziness by doing all the heavy lifting for us! 👍👍👍

[@brucehomer4322]

Danny --ALL your videos are better than just "pretty good". Your research is thorough and it shows. Please keep up the great work

[@gordonoconnor476]

Dang Danny, everytime I get a notification of a new video of yours, it's like, sorry honey, I have to watch this. NOW!!!!!

[@TexasRailfan2008]

Lol same

[@westrich54]

Thanks for another reminder that it has been too long since we have been to Folkston. We may reserve that cabin too! While I was watching this my wife sent me the link! I love her!

[@38bigbob]

I Love your Videos. My hometown is Alapaha Ga. Which is 53 miles from Waycross. I use to go through Folkston all the time traveling to Jacksonville so this Video was fun to Watch

[@topherstokes]

I must say D.H. you R a gentleman and a scholar . Your content varies, is never boring, and you respect your viewers with adult dialogue. And on top of all this your wife must be a saint to follow you around on you train excursions . You must owe her big time . Both of you keep up the good work .

[@MC-br1gk]

I love what you do and how you do it! Keep it up! Thanks!

[@louis9750]

KZbin needs to create a love button. Great video Danny!

[@malcolmmcfadden9023]

Awesome Horn show by Amtrak P091-12 and once again, great video Danny, love seeing these! You do one amazing job, we all care about you.

[@CobraChamp]

Danny your videos and narrative are fantastic!

[@CaptainJustice166]

Another amazing video Danny!!! I have to make plans to head down to Folkston in the future!

[@Suncast45]

I was a Special Agent for ICG RR in E. St. Louis years ago!. A Delta Air Lines DC 9 overran the runway at Knoxville, Tn and was destroyed. The fuselage and wings were transported to St. Louis, Mo for further testing. I had to babysit the hulk for 18 hours till it was handed over to TRRA in St. louis. Miss those RR days!. Thank You for the videos!

[@distantsignal]

Thank you!! That's an incredible story. You must have seen a lot over the course of your career

[@marywarren5996]

Love your videos. Looking forward for more. Mary

[@jamesemberton3239]

Living in Folkston, the trains can be rather frustrating. It's nice to see an outside perspective, an inside-looking-out kinda feeling

[@gatortrainchaser2080]

Great video about Folkston! I was there in December 2018 and railside lodging is the ONLY way to go! Mid-day is slow for rail traffic in Folkston! Make sure to check out the Okefenokee Restaurant! Best bang for the buck! Awesome breakfast and lunch buffet!!!

[@CSXNSTrainVideos]

Awesome Premier as always!

[@Aleiria13]

I just subscribed, and am a BIG railroad fan sense I’ve been a 5 year old😁👍🏽. I live here in Kelso, Washington only 3 blocks away from the 1-5 corridor of our somewhat newly laid 4-track’s that run alongside our Cowlitz river. Our 4-lanes of track’s are shiny & new looking still due to the fact we get a passing BNSF or CSX train every 5-15 minutes here in Kelso. 👍🏽🥰 Thank-You for Your documentary for us railfans!👍🏽❤️😁

[@dwanejustice2455]

Danny you have the best and most informative videos on you tube. This video has me wanting to visit Folkston on of these days . Thanks for a good work

[@jefftherber4123]

Hey Danny. First time commenter. Enjoyed this one very much as we just stayed in the Chessie Caboose for Memorial Day and through Wednesday morning. Great time and fun helping my son with his new KZbin channel. Thanks for the effort and inspiration you are providing for all of us.

[@larrysunday7715]

As always - a classic show and product!!!!!!!

[@deloresbrown9187]

Danny, thanks for the awesome video!

[@distantsignal]

My pleasure!

[@ArleneBingo]

Where is the LOVE button?! Never thought of making train watching a vacation, but will plan one soon! Great videos Sir!

[@distantsignal]

Thank you very much!

[@KDM66]

Just another AWESOME video! Thanks for the great work!

[@JohnnysTrainVideos]

Thanks for sharing... Bookmarked this place...

[@roadrailmediagroup]

Love this! “Get what you can” is a motto I live by. Also agree night ain’t for the best quality outcomes, but the challenge is a fun one.

[@ravenhawk6910]

I really need to get back to Folkston one of these days. The last time I was there was Jan. 2015 and I stayed in the Family Line caboose. It's such a shame it's no longer rentable because I loved it. Thanks for another great one Danny!

[@pupslace]

9:26 a nice shave and a hair cut there :)

[@Waterslide_Productions]

Amazing horn and doppler too

[@jeanrivest1778]

Hey Danny, like always, this is a very nice video, fill with good information. Keep them rolling 😁

[@roman-soldier2361]

Hey Danny next time you go on vacation you should come up to Massachusetts and go to Palmer Mass, it’s a hotspot in Massachusetts for train watching. There’s two sets of tracks that run on each side of an old 19th century train station that is now a restaurant. It’s truly a good spot

[@MBTAMoreRailfan]

If danny ever goes there i wanna go with him. it’s not actually totally hot, it’s about 15 a day, maybe 2 or 3 mass coastals

[@joedelusso1415]

@@MBTAMoreRailfan don't think mass coastal comes that far west,their territory is usually from fall river eastward to the cape,i believe your thinking of the mass central..

[@WildBill042]

I love hitting up steaming tender. too bad the virus makes it a bit challenging. about 3 years ago I caught a military train roll through.

[@jmano33]

Unfortunately Palmer has gotten quiet as of late (I live out in the area).... I would suggest Fonda NY... on the CSX Chicago Line, much busier!

[@KC8TBR]

You know a rail videographer is above average when his peers compliment him. Danny, you are one of the very best! The wife and I love each and every video you post! Please keep up the great job! Hope to see you one day" out on the high iron".

[@beulahpowell1478]

We love Folkston trains when we have time to ride up there. We have learned so much since we started watching you explain how and why each train operates. Very interesting. I love all of them. You're right about planning your day when and where you're train watching. In Folkston we have been there early morning noon or late evening and always catch two or three trains. Thank you Danny for a good job videoing.

[@scottgibson6735]

they’re good.enough that any time I get a notice of a new one,I’m here.Thankss for the video.

[@rwsaleh]

Those night shots were great. Night railfanning is just as great as daylight videos and I think it make the videos more intriguing.

[@WeatheredRails]

Great video Danny. Keep it coming because every video I learn something new.

[@DatTrainGuyProductions]

Danny is such a great railfanner that he gets 2 shaves and haircuts from one train.

[@WarbonnetProductions]

Your such a inspiration for me Danny! Hope your doing ok through all this, can’t wait for the video!

[@benchedthatpiece]

I've always said I feel for the "railfans" who don't like filming at night, in the rain, cold, etc. I've pulled many an all nighter in Fayetteville, NC and love it! A true railfan knows the best time to be track side is any time you can, because you're not going to catch many trains sitting on the couch. Awesome video as usual, I enjoyed every minute of it!

[@mysticrailroad]

man these are some monster videos. i really appreciate what you do. big thumbs up.

[@dab1068]

It doesn't matter if it's dark. There's still enough ambient light to see the trains and you do a magnificent job of making it look good. Thanks for getting up early for us to enjoy.

[@davidchristensen6908]

I enjoyed the night video. Your information on the train and where it’s from and going to had plenty of light to hear what you had to say. It was nice to see the cars go by in the spot lights of car headlights and street lights. I enjoyed the video very much.

[@csxrailfan45]

Another great job Danny! Keep up the great work.

[@frankthomas855]

Loved the video. Ive got my eye on that caboose for whenever i get down that way. I really appreciate the time and effort you put into your videos. Never miss em. Thanks

[@ramyg5037]

I was expecting a teen kid or a youth to be filming this video. Didn't expect a grown grown up filming this. Age is no barrier for rail fanning..

[@distantsignal]

Ha! I'll take that as a compliment. Yes, I'm way past a grown grownup!

[@ed12151]

that's right, Danny always has great videos for us

[@clarence43232]

WELL, Danny! You stepped out of your comfort zone on this one! Love your stuff!

[@davidurban6813]

Greetings from Red Wing mn. Thanks for the info on trackside lodgings. Never knew there was such places thanks for posting this video. Have a great night everyone.

[@colinmulder6806]

What better way to kick off Summer Vacation then watching yet another SUPERB video from Distant Signal's Danny Harmon.

[@tbfilms3427]

E013 looks like a PSR "double barrel" coal train... slap 2 coal trains together back to back, throw it in notch 8 and hope for the best.

[@Grainexpress]

Looks like the OUCX cars on the front will come here to Oaktown IN to load. Goes south as N040. Yes, looked like two trains combined into one.

[@Orangeblossomtrains]

Correct. The first half with the OUCX cars ran from Orlando to West Jax as E040 or E041, then combined with the empty Palatka coal and north as E013

[@CSX2665]

because it is...it is crystal clear they were too lazy to run both trains separate

[@Tegridyvs]

@@CSX2665 more like too cheap. Less crews, less money spending

[@sethhovorka1339]

That's what I thought

[@larrysierens1029]

I was very glad to see your new video I always look forward to them I usually watch them more than once because I find them so interesting lol😀

[@glenrummel4483]

Hi Danny! Another great video with lots of good information both railroad as well as travel advice.Keep up the good work.

[@ryanfields5181]

Great vids man. Dad and I enjoy them!