❄️ Freight Train Struggles Uphill in the Snow ❄️ | Merry Christmas

Freight Train Struggles Uphill in the Snow | Merry Christmas
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[@funnelfan]

He said "Eight and Sand", as in run eight (full throttle) and sanders on. The real trouble at that spot is the sharp curve, Six axle locomotives loose a lot of their traction in curves and that can put them down to a crawl. That lead locomotive appears to have a "rail cleaner" system, which is a separate nozzle from the sanders down by the lead wheels that directs a jet of air at the railhead to blow off snow, leaves, ect.

[@RailfanRowan]

Aahhh easily mistakable thank you for the info!

[@TriGogglin]

If that is a cleaning nozzle, why is the conductor running ahead with the broom? Educate me.

[@TheNemosdaddy]

As a 22 year employee of the mechanical department, there is no such thing as a "cleaner" system. That was the sander nozzle. He didnt say "Eight and sand", he said OUT of Sand. Which was a big reason he was struggling. Thanks to PSR, lots of locomotives run out of sand along their journey

[@TriGogglin]

@@TheNemosdaddy thank you for the info, explains the broom 😆

[@r_mon_e]

@@TheNemosdaddy Rail cleaners do exist.

[@LelaE34]

I'm 70 years old and I've seen alot of trains in the snow and I've seen alot of videos but I've never seen anything like this. This was really cool to watch. Thank you so, so much. I really enjoyed this.

[@spymaine89]

me to

[@mikelowery5741]

That’s dangerous glad that conductor didn’t fall he must have been frozen gettin out like that man you jus gotta absolutely love freight trains

[@FuzzBass66]

This is how I rung in Christmas of 2019. 3 in the morning with an underpowered (surprise, surprise...) 17000 ton grain train, full days worth of snow on the rails and just over 8 miles of heavy grade to get over. Took the bottom of the hill at 27 mph, less than 3 minutes later we were down to just over 4. Brakeman and I jumped off brooms in hand and ran ahead just shy of 2 miles sweeping the rails off. When he finally had somewhat decent traction and a bit of speed built up, right around 8 mph, the hogger yelled at us over the radio to jump back on (which was fun seeing as he couldn't slow down, otherwise everything we'd done would have been for nothing). We spent the rest of the trip up the hill wedged on the footboards on either side of the pilot, hunched over the front with our brooms on the railhead clearing them off until we got to the top. Hell of a way to ring in Christmas, but we made it to the top, so the frozen hands, frozen face and seezed up shoulders were nothing a little liquid Christmas cheer couldn't fix after we finally made it home haha.

[@PeteRoss2]

Awesome

[@bobsmith9947]

Funny story, too bad it didnt happen.

[@FuzzBass66]

@@bobsmith9947 Sorry to disappoint ya there Bob, but unfortunately it happened as described. CPs Lloydminster sub in Saskatchewan (Mile 74 to approximately 66 if you REALLY wanna split hairs), December 24/25 2019. Lloydminster to Wilkie, with the 112 grain loads coming from the 'Three Cities' grain elevator (Viterra) just outside Lloydminster. Two beat up ES44ACs and an SD30C-Eco (5009) for power (I actually still have some of the docs, CP 9365 was our leader). By this point I've actually lived an interesting enough life that I don't have to make up stories for around the campfire, truth is always better than fiction anyhow. I'm sure one day if you actually get yourself out from behind your phone screen and live a little, you'll have cool stories of your own, until then happy trolling ;).

[@PowerTrain611]

@@FuzzBass66 Well said. Thanks for all you do keeping this country's economy as on-point as you can.

[@klugermann5806]

@@FuzzBass66 fantastic story. Thanks for sharing. I wonder if you could duct tape a couple of brooms to the front plow? Lol I grew up in a railroad town (L&N-CSX) here in east TN. I 've heard some really great stories and the opportunity to take a few rides on helpers, etc (a very long time ago). Happy New Year!

[@michaelnotigan7796]

Great respect to you for getting out there in some tough conditions to record this for us, Rowan. 12000 plus horsepower and it takes a broom from Dollar General for that power to split the green! Merry Christmas to all!

[@yummybmagyar8161]

It's a great video, thanks. How often would anyone see someone with a broom sweeping snow off the rails so the engines can get traction? PRICELESS!

[@RailfanRowan]

Certainly a pleasant surprise

[@markfryer9880]

Interesting view, yes. Good sense from a Health and Safety point of view? Hell no! Good business sense having a train lacking power to make the grade in inclement weather? Hell no!

[@holl3308]

Hey Railfan, I work for Siemens and I am the contract manager for Norfolk Southern crossing and wayside signal business. I’ve worked in the signal business for 45 years and go back to the old Safetran days. NS is our largest customer and I love watching your videos of the hard working Folks at NS. Thanks and keep’em coming.

[@HD-J.R.]

Rowan, I said a year ago and I'll say it again, you could have a serious career in media, both in front of the camera and production. I grew up in the same neighborhood and went to school with Mike Rowe and he was an intelligent, well spoken young man. You could do what he's done. He got his start pitching products and real estate on tv. Now a serious documentarian. He didn't grow up wealthy. I really enjoy your videos. There are thousands of people uploading similar content, you are one of the best. Merry Christmas! Be well.

[@DNR5586]

Agreed! Just think how good his videos will be 5 to 10 years from now.

[@etops-2234]

I’d second that. Superb production, excellent equipment, audio video, and graphics, as well as commentary. You have a gift.

[@klugermann5806]

I definitely have to agree with you. He has a great camera presence/personality which is warm, intelligent and fun. As someone said a "gift". I wish him the best and hope he continues.

[@miketaylor6282]

I Loved the onscreen track diagram that you showed at 10:04 I’ve never seen that before in any other train videos.

[@davidsimmons9763]

That was FREAKIN AWESOME!!! I love watching trains in snow...especially in the comfort of home... I’m here in Florida, 60* outside, 73* inside, and I had to get a hoodie on!!! Watching this makes me shiver! Brrrrr.... Merry Christmas from a guy who used to live on the other side of Massanutten!

[@howardrickert2558]

I kinda miss the snow.

[@StephenCarlBaldwin]

Thanks for getting out there in the cold snow to document these moments in railroading. Your video contributed to much Holiday Cheer here!

[@RailfanRowan]

Thanks so much SCB!!

[@ghosttrain5588]

@@RailfanRowan I work for a medium sized switching railroad in Nw indiana. Its been in business for over 100 yrs and we still operate in our original roundhouse we have sw1500s, sd38-2, sd40s and we actually have 4 New engines that run off diesel and cng if you want I can send you some pics and videos

[@njjeff201]

Appreciate your efforts!!

[@donniewhite9830]

Appreciate the , "play by play"! Its rare indeed when a railfan is as descriptive as you are. Gonna look for more of your posts.

[@RailfanRowan]

Thanks Donnie, always wondered if people appreciated that style!

[@yikesholycow8903]

@@RailfanRowan Great video! So many interesting things going on here from your commentary (VERY informative), the great snowy weather, sweeping the rails(!!) the struggling locomotives, to the chatter on the scanner... @15:24 "Teamwork makes the dream work" lol. You do a great job with your video production and yes, the description of what is going on is much appreciated. Keep up the good work!

[@haywoodjablowme899]

@@RailfanRowan I have watched a lot of railfanning videos and yours catch my attention like no other. I like your narration and commentating style, keep up the great work!

[@dancurrier6421]

do they speed restrictions in some places

[@frombryant6678]

@@RailfanRowan Yes, very well done video. You have a listening setup like mine when I foam on the steep grades in the Blue Mountains of Eastern Oregon. I enjoy the radio traffic as much as the watching.

[@robertcharlessceats3647]

Hello Rowan, I am a 75 year old Brit living north of Barcelona, Spain. Essentially I am a British Steam fan but happened across your site this morning. I must compliment you on your clear, informative commentary, backed by graphics as necessary. In short, superb presentation, top hole ! I'm on board. Many Thanks and a Happy New Year. Robert.

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Have a great 2021!! 🚂🚃🚃🚃🎉🎉👍

[@electricsparks4251]

It will be great, if Trump remain president. If not, less trains will be runnin.

[@TNandTXRailfan]

@@electricsparks4251 good mindset you got my sub

[@TNandTXRailfan]

@Sasha Braus hell yeah man he’s telling the truth. Unfortunately it didn’t go that way....

[@fostoriadistrictrailfan3907]

@@TNandTXRailfan i dont wanna get political in a railfanning video comment section so ill just watch the train part and leave lol

[@TNandTXRailfan]

@@fostoriadistrictrailfan3907 alright man that’s understandable

[@spatch1970]

As a former train dispatcherI can appreciate this video. I once had territory between Front Royal and Manassas before TC and track upgrades. What a change. Retired 2004 from Greenville SC office after working in Greensboro NC office for 23 years. Great video.

[@RailfanRowan]

that's really cool, I've always wondered what it would be like to dispatch this area, especially since I know it very well on the ground level! Thanks!

[@murrayangus]

That was just some amazing scenes! The guy sweeping the snow off the rails in front of the moving locomotive just had to be seen to be believed!

[@570_fr8z]

Another great video! Love seeing you chase 12Z & 11Z in your area because we also catch them in Scranton, PA! Very cool. Thanks for sharing & keep up the great work!

[@ТилегенДуйсен]

Пойыз рақмет жаным ❤

[@olentangy74]

11:50 is truly a spectacular shot, with the head on of the Loco, and the flaring headlight and snow. Great respect for enduring the elements to shoot this. Greets from Florida!

[@roberthenry9319]

This is one of the best railfan videos ever recorded.

[@alcopower5710]

Nasty weather.......whoever drove the Miata (8:00) to work is going to have a fun ride home lol. Awesome video 👍

[@arkypaularky]

Thank you for enduring all that so the old folks can enjoy it from our cozy recliners!

[@RailfanRowan]

Lol yessir

[@CentralPennRailProductions]

Incredible action at 12:00 onward, I was there last January and caught a monster of a 15T with mid-DPUs, and boy were they working, it took a long time to pass! Vaugh and Summit is one of my favorite sidings on the H Line aside from Acadia and Solitude, big grade there too at Lithia, Nace, and Kinsey, so I wonder how they faired down there.

[@RailfanRowan]

Wassup CPRP great to get a comment from you! So cool that you've been here, i love this line a lot, its sssuuuper quiet until a train comes through, lets meet one day!

[@CentralPennRailProductions]

@@RailfanRowan Hi Rowan and thanks, I've actually been trying to put that video together, maybe if I have time this holiday break I will put it up. I've been meaning to get back down there to get more CPLs, sounds like (from a very good source) there is no plan to replace them soon (at least for the next 6-8 months). Love the crossing you shot at there in Bentonville with the mountains in the background.

[@roushracing1]

Great job!! I am from Northern Virginia and miss the old Southern railway but I have the Florida East Coast down in Florida. It doesn't get any better than snow and gravity trying to pull those trains back down the hill. What a battle!!

[@nacionalista1779]

Good old broom, I never leave without it!

[@SizzleBaconboy]

13:43 everywhere you go take a look at the grand hotel🤣 ( I love this engines energy he’s hyped for Christmas )

[@Pdblee]

I was with a transportation company with the NS based in Mingo Junction Ohio I miss working with the railroad guys but don’t miss that transportation company.

[@pdurham2458]

Nice narration and footage of the trains and countryside. I appreciated watching that more than I thought I would. Most enjoyable, thank you.

[@RailfanRowan]

Thanks Mr Durham, stick around! You won't be disappointed!!

[@TheCelltek]

Stumbled across your channel, first impression is amazing !! I will have to keep watch !

[@RailfanRowan]

Thanks Celltek! Glad to have you!!

[@jamesyourse6611]

I appreciate your interest in one of the last grandfather grandson binding traditions. Being a rail fan. Remembering in 1978 riding the Crescent 10 hours to get from DC to Greensboro in a blinding snowstorm and having to rent a uhaul truck to get home because no cars were capable of moving. Still a great memory. I love what you do

[@RailfanRowan]

Thanks James!!

[@johnmay2786]

That was epic! This is my first visit to your channel from here in England, thanks for undergoing personal discomfort to bring us this.

[@Railfantastic]

13:43: It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas xD

[@lnproductions3227]

That is too funny! LAMO

[@jacobdubielak]

Who ever sung that needs a reward and join a band

[@manunited9993]

From UK, I used to follow railfan videos 10 years ago then stopped. I now accidentally came across this and was really impressed! Apart from the lack of sun and bad light! Thanks anyway, I have subscribed

[@alhehn2101]

Great video!! Love seeing train's in the snow and the conductor sweeping the track ahead of the engine was a added bonus. Keep up the good work!

[@RailfanRowan]

Thanks Al!

[@martinross5521]

Wow Rowan, what a superb session - Shenandoah for switching, then gradient struggles and faster running through the snow. You had a tough day but we all appreciate what you provide. Happy Christmas!

[@prariestaterail1071]

"Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas" as they struggle on the curve.

[@RailfanRowan]

Lol yes that was awesome!

[@gosportjamie]

Well, you've got to have a sense of humour, especially when things are bordering on going rather wrong...

[@ghosttrain5588]

Its not really struggling they actually have it under control. They have to keep it a a constant low speed so they don't get wheel slip so it just takes longer to get up to speed

[@elijahyaddow6433]

13:43 😂

[@bernicebarnes3484]

I will always love the trains going chugging by. I am from Beautiful Vancouver B.C.and had 2 uncles who both worked on the Vancouver/Surrey B.C. CN TRAINS. I loved the trains when they travelled near our Langley 216th Street farm and this brings back many wonderful memories...love the noise and everything about them. Thanks for sharing your great videos here which I will continue to watch.

[@charlesvanheule]

Great video!! Living at the base of Sherman Hill in Wyoming, I understand and appreciate how difficult winter railfanning can be.

[@davevan8864]

Winter railroading is the best.......Man, machine vs Mother nature!!! Great stuff I needed that in todays world!!! Thanks

[@jayl8034]

Nice to see the old style signals from the past still in use.

[@2bigrailfans724]

Gotta say...The wagging ditch lights and headlights DO look really awesome through the waning light and snow.

[@DerekDeAbreu-b8m]

Rowan, You make watching Trains awesome with that great attitude of yours and of course that Virginia accent.. cheers ......

[@bobclabots1871]

This was my first look at your videos and i am impressed. I have just subscribed and gave a thumbs up. I hope to be doing many more of these.

[@a.r.gentum6517]

Oh my this brings back memories. I swept off both rails up a heavy grade on one occasion in front of coal loads, helluva lot easier than doubling the hill. We did not stall, lol brooms work better than rail cleaners and or sand. I forget to put down it was two miles of sweeeping.

[@RailfanRowan]

Good excercise!!! Makes the day go by tho!!

[@sludge4125]

@@RailfanRowan He’ll sleep better, too.

[@RiverLineProductions]

Very nice video! The sweeping in front of 11Z was one of the most interesting things I’ve ever seen. That spot looks so cool in the winter! Keep up the good work!

[@homagetogorto]

Amazing, right? It’s like when you hear about leaves on the tracks stopping trains in the UK until someone explains that it’s very specific leaves with distinct physical properties that stops these trains.

[@JoeRailfan]

Great video, Rowan! Thanks for braving the winter storm so the rest of us foamers can sit and watch this in a warm room. The scene of that Norfolk Southern conductor sweeping the rail in front of his locomotives is a good reminder of what railroaders have always done for nearly two hundred years: whatever it takes to get their trains over the road, in all kinds of weather, 24 x 7 x 365. NS CEO Alan Shaw (and his counterparts on other roads) should see this video for themselves. Might incline them to be more generous with the PTO days that these railroaders deserve.

[@RailfanRowan]

Joe, excellent observations. A.S. has been on the ground but sadly, nothing has changed, likely nothing will, he's too bound by the stockholders. One can still hope though!

[@keithgrafton3067]

Great video footage Rowan, thanks for going out in atrocious conditions and capturing it for us. Best wishes for 2021

[@railhead67_83]

Fun video. Like the way you include the viewer along on your adventure. Thanks for sharing! Well done!!

[@rickjones6414]

That's beautiful ! Trains & Snow with high image quality, great locations and professional narration. Thanks!

[@Bennie-l9f]

Love your video. One reason I found it so good is there was lots of variety and action. It wasn’t just a single train or two running through beautiful country. You had a little bit of everything and I’m looking forward very much to your next video. In addition, I live right now not far from Shenandoah little an hour south and I’ve been to Shenandoah several times. As a retired operator, I used to live the 227 and other trains out of Norfolk light to Norfolk international terminals and usually get them started out of NIT to port to pick up the rest of the train and send them west. Usually during the exit out of NIT I would get relieved by the man on third trick, so Wala never saw the train. I knew what it was and where it was going, and I also had on my screen the Shanandoah division and could watch the trains run north and south. we had some dark territory headed east before it ended in NIT and the outbound were coming out of the back gate all in the dark. It was single track so we had to be careful about instructing the westbound coming out of the back gate to not pass QM junction until the eastbound had cleared QM junction, then proceed on to Coleman place and pick up the signal because obviously you can’t run two opposing trains on the same track. According to physics that just doesn’t work so after the eastbound clears, then the westbound can proceed.

[@4portadec]

Merry Christmas Rowan! Great content as always and thanks for braving a snowy day to make it all happen. You do a great job of making each video an entertaining and well-presented adventure!

[@glenwoodbrowley9607]

I love your videos, I use to work the B line for years. I started out working in Lynchburg and Monroe until they closed Monroe yard. I live in The Villages Fl. Keep up the good work, thanks Glen

[@RailfanRowan]

Thanks man, wish I could've ran up to Htown with you!

[@TILEBOSS]

When an onboard computer detects that the locomotive's wheels are starting to slip, the ARC directs high-pressure jets of air onto the tracks at supersonic speed. This serves to blast away not only snow, ice and water, but also contaminants such as gravel, grease and rust. As a result, the wheels quickly get up to 30 percent more traction.

[@charleskesner1302]

Good for you railfanning in the snow, sleet and cold. You are a true train fan.

[@RailfanRowan]

Hecc yeah Charles! Awesome!

[@richardhammel8313]

Very interesting video. Sometimes it is hard to vision the problems they might have. Good one!!!

[@klbird]

Well done. Remined me of my days chasing trains in Chicago blizzards. snow always adds drama.

[@kevinbrubaker2560]

Great filming and commentary, I was on the edge of my seat!

[@RailfanRowan]

Thanks Kevin!

[@TheAmerican1963]

Train Sim World 2 got me addicted.....your videos are fantastic...... I learn things all the time that I never knew about trains.....thank you!!!!!!!

[@RailfanRowan]

Awesome, thanks Kurt!

[@davidkalbacker6033]

Sweeping in front of several thousand hp locomotives amazing - great video !

[@RailfanRowan]

Would freak me out lol thank you

[@markfryer9880]

I'd call it stupidity.

[@Park_Place]

@@markfryer9880 I'd call it efficiency and ingenuity

[@randyokabe9839]

Great video! FYI CPR had installed “snow blasters” nozzles on some of their SD90MAC to gain rail adhesion on snow covered tracks. They worked but also caused issues for the X-brand ground radar system, they added a snow guard to help that issue out.

[@thomasmackowiak]

Great video Rowan! Thanks for braving the elements to bring this video to us. Watching the conductor sweeping the snow off the track was very interesting to watch. This crew must have encountered similar situations before in order to know that the conductor had to get out and sweep the accumulated snow off the track. Thank you for sharing this video with us!

[@kens.3729]

I hope you had a Great Christmas, Rowan. Wishing you a Safe & Healthy 2021. Thanks for Videos.

[@jikemenkins7098]

Excellent, excellent video! Something really beautiful about power covered in snow and ice, working hard in a blizzard!

[@jtq69]

I love the old N&W tunnels for car traffic. Great video Rowan. Merry Christmas!!

[@tigercat53]

Your enthusiasm for what you are doing is refreshing. Thanks for the posting.

[@z_dog7739]

"we coming at ya at a high rate o speed"

[@evanstraintubeyt6950]

lol

[@Michael-gx5os]

Needs more eeeeeee 😂

[@ryananthony4840]

Lmao 😂😂

[@spacecat7247]

I drive semis in the oilfield. We always say a high rate of fuel consumption. Lol. When I'm hitting the governor it's a maximum rate of fuel consumption.

[@carrollcameron7472]

They need a couple of curlers out there sweeping. The conductor will go down in railroad history for going above and beyond, to keep his train moving. "Train, Snow, Conductor and a broom! " A legend is born.

[@matrox]

12:21 He's got a headlamp out. Good thing no Va. State Troopers around or he'd get a $50 ticket and have to run it through inspection.😩

[@sludge4125]

Uh, that would be a ditch light. 🤪🤪🤪

[@melvinsargeant5058]

Burr! I'm freezing my nuts off just watching this! Thanks for sharing this adventure.

[@VerifiedFiveIron]

12:36 is like a giant version of curling.

[@cphipps79]

My goodness love watching your videos. I live beside the tracks and makes me want to run and grab my camera! I live in VA too, down near Tri-Cities!

[@AlleghenyMTNRails]

MERRY CHRISTMAS ROWAN, thanks for uploading on Christmas. That engineer is quite the character, lol.

[@gunlokman]

Brilliant video! I'm in the UK and always enthralled by your larger than life railways. I've never seen someone actually hand-sweeping the rails in front of a train before! Love all of it!

[@gusshadleythelunaticfromar7125]

This Was A Great Day. Every Time I Went There Either The Train Had Ran, Or It Ran Shortly After I Left.

[@fishingwithben4038]

Feel That

[@PlaneBoy2520]

Why is EVERY WORD CAPITALIZED AAAAAAA

[@gusshadleythelunaticfromar7125]

Bad habit, it started in elementary school.

[@edithdavis2848]

First time watching one of your videos. Love the information you give helps to understand what is going on. Thank you.

[@getprobed838]

11:30 they should install some stiff rubber snow plow/ squeegees in front of the wheels to remove the snow from the rail

[@RailfanRowan]

Aahhh could be good, they use them on Hi Rails

[@donmiles9083]

Very cool. Never heard the radio exchange between engineers and "ground guys" before, and never knew how they "built" the train load up. Very informative and interesting. Thanks for making this.

[@donaldfaris4798]

You did good Rowan lucky you got snow all we got central Virginia was rain and lots of it! Merry Christmas!

[@neillawrence4198]

Nice video. Reminds me of winter days spent, back in the late 90's, filming the St Lawrence & Atlantic. I can remember being at the yard at the Groveton, NH paper mill with the temperature at minus 24F. They were using GP9's in the yard, GP & SD 40's on the main. This was back in the days of Panasonic VHS. Had to periodically put the unit inside my coat to warm it up to keep it going. I was a fanatic for a couple of years, sometimes spending 12 -15 hour days following a crew on their run. When daylight was gone, I'd be 4 hours from home! Up here, on those snowy roads, most drivers would slow down to 60 - 65 mph.

[@railfanmason1668]

That was a great catch

[@RabiezDeWorgen]

13:44 makes this video epic. love that engineer singing.lol

[@jacobdubielak]

Most definitely agree

[@RandomRailfan828]

Merry Christmas Rowan while I’m watching this I’m playing with my new model train have a happy new year

[@cameronreason]

Much appreciation brother 🙏🏽.. Out in a snowstorm to bring all of us who are inside and warm a great end of the year video! One of the best videos in my opinion. 227 lookin good in the early evening light. Also thanks for describing what was going on with 12Z .. cool little graphic you made..Hope 2021 brings more great videos from”Railfan Rowan”👍🏽

[@RailfanRowan]

Cameron thanks for your low oil support, 2021 will hold very many more videos Lord willing!

[@renardgrise]

LOLZ! I love how that graffiti ends in a question mark... "Freight Graffiti is like a trad, you have to earn your place. Its not about who you know, its about what you do and how you do it?"

[@DieselLoco]

Great video Rowan. I just love trains in the snow. Pretty comical to see the conductor sweeping the tracks. Love your videos, keep them coming.

[@RailfanRowan]

Thanks Lucien!!

[@shimshonbendan8730]

Man, I hate seeing that graffiti over all those cars. Those cars with the perishable food were beautiful, but some numb nuts decided to deface them.

[@RICARDOGARCIA-wr9hx]

I do too I'm a railfan and I work for hallcon for bnsf here in central washington I really dont like the tagging especially on motors.

[@brucebillington8336]

There's always some scumbags defacing other people's property 🙄

[@ej236]

I love graffiti. Hut I avtually ride the trains not just stand there watching em. All you dumb foamers suck haha

[@grublet2093]

Gone are the days of respect for someone else's property, it would be interesting to see the roads holding a graffiti contest, we all know the cars Wil get tagged so why not hold a contest and the allow the best to tag. Because some of it is truly amazing, and it takes a lot of skill to do...

[@lindabingham394]

they do it everywhere people who cant even spell try to do it people are retarded

[@Gypples]

Seeing the crewmember just walking along sweeping the track in front of the train is rather comedic to me. Lol

[@RailfanRowan]

As it is to all of us! :)

[@cg9952]

The High Tech Broom :)

[@RailfanRowan]

Lol!!

[@winglessviper]

Thanks for braving the snow and cold. You do a good job at filming these trains. love seeing the guy sweep the tracks.

[@barryrudolph3080]

10:56 HURRY HARD, HURRY HARD!

[@rherman9085]

Sweet!!! Thanks for the narrative. It was cool to learn / hear what was going on other than trains. Thank you!!!!

[@kens.3729]

I have Never seen the Conductor using a Broom to Sweep the Snow ❄️ off of the Rails. 🤔🧐🙄

[@kbtr234]

LOL I am not sure if that's legal as per the rules but it works!! No train optimizer or PTC can run a train as a skilled engineer and conductor !!!

[@RailfanRowan]

So true!

[@conarc-d1037]

I'm a conductor with CSX. It happens.

[@michaelsmodelrailroading7665]

I'm surprised that there even WAS a broom available for the task. And a decent one, at that!

[@jamesnull5415]

@@michaelsmodelrailroading7665 Post10 must’ve been in the neighborhood and lent him that broom.🇺🇸

[@NC_Railfan1810]

Those Guys Sound Like They Are Having A Good Time On A Stressful Job. Good For Them, And Good Video!

[@RailfanRowan]

They are, it's a stressful home life, pretty much terrible. We make it fun!

[@tomnook2612]

“Early Christmas presents in my area”

[@200nick2]

Awesome video. I love the chatter on the radio. Good to see the crews try and keep a good spirit.

[@RailfanRowan]

Not bad for the week before Christmas huh? Thanks so much for watching to God be the glory

[@getprobed838]

4:56 i'm surprised they dont have automated switching devices....

[@RailfanRowan]

On most yards they're manual, but not on mainljnes

[@tdswift4172]

Did 12 have a spring switch coming out of the siding? Would love to have a set of the old signals for display at my former Rock Island yard in Fairfield Iowa. Some years ago I was in Va & that were loading them into gondola cars to be scrapped. No time . No transport to get them back to the midwest. Pity.

[@midwestrailfan134]

Thanks Rowan for this video of trains in the snow my favorite, so majestic. To add on what you said about why do they run trains in the snow. It is like when you have a job your employer expects you to do the job even in certain stressors and if you can not they find someone who can. Snow is not the only trouble for railroads it is also hills with rain and leaves it causes slip also.

[@gcal770]

So sick of all the graffiti !!!

[@philknerr4587]

Great snow footage Rowan. Love how your videos tell a story and not just the usual runbys. Explaining railroad procedures is awesome information. Thank you God Bless and have a very blessed and Merry Christmas

[@davidjones1152]

Now that was one of the better videos I have watched .... keep up the good work

[@greglaplante7593]

I love watching the Norfolk Southern trains that come through Valdosta Georgia everyday!

[@rixretros]

Ahhhh....trains in the snow....and some at speed, too. Great vid and thank you for posting. I love to watch vids of snow events from the warmth of my mancave. LOL