I am more than a little embarrassed!

[@phil69881]

I wouldn't say there was anything to be embarrassed about. I think we all understand where you're at and why things take as long as they do. We're all hoping and praying for you, even if some of us aren't in the States (like me). Keep going, and I really wish you well on getting this contract. 😁👍

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

Phil Its people like you that I am in this game for, we cant all try this, thanks for being a part of the great ETR adventure! Brian

[@rogerhaag9069]

GOOD TO SEE YOU AGAIN! Been thinking about you!!

[@eugenetswong]

Phil, and other kind supporters, thank you all for speaking out with encouraging words that most/all of us agree to but didn't have a chance to say many months ago.

[@eugenetswong]

​@@eastterminalrailway5975Brian, I'm so happy for the update. By the way, I came up with an idea. In the city where I live, there always seems to be people wanting to get rid of gravel for free, and maybe are willing to pay to dump it, so maybe you could gather some in a big pile, near where you want to load those train cars. You could pile up the gravel to for a ramp for loading up box cars. If you could get the right boulders or concrete barriers, then you cold form a nice platform along a siding. All of the nearby businesses with no rail could then be served. Boulders could also be used to shore up the stream/ditch. By the way again, I can't remember if I said it, but maybe the bakery would let you park your engine and rail equipment inside the fenced area.

[@eugenetswong]

@@eastterminalrailway5975 I just thought of something else. Maybe you could offer to build a fenced area around the tracks on the nearby property. This would be an opportunity to store freight cars at their loading door for more warehousing. This means that the freight cars are parked there indefinitely.

[@thomasedsell430]

So glad to hear that the ETR is still alive.

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

Thanks Thomas! Brian

[@racefan2267]

Don’t feel embarrassed. A wise man told me once Rome wasn’t built in a day. The reason we all enjoy your content is more than just being rail fans. It is the fact that you are a hard working guy that anyone of us could sit down with and have a cup of coffee with even thought we have never met in person. Keep up the good fight.

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

22 I'll buy, I do feel like I know you'all. Brian

[@davefuelling7955]

Just glad to see that the ETR is still chugging along. I was beginning to wonder if maybe it was not turning out to be viable. It doesn't matter what direction the winds of reality take it, as long as it survives and you keep us informed we'll be here watching.

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

Thanks Dave, loyal ETR friend.

[@kthompmke]

Was so nice to see your update. You are one of my favorite sites I watch. Keep going after that contract.

[@MillBrookRailroad]

Good to see you're still in the game! Building a business certainly has its ups and downs, doesn't it? Keep up the experiment as long as you can, and we'll cheer for you from the sidelines. Thanks for the video!

[@randyclyde4939]

I feel most of us are just very happy to hear from you! We know things have been tough and tentative. That you're also working a full-time job to keep things going for your family, is courageous! That's a little insight that helps me understand your obstacles! We're along for the long ride, not just the short haul. So, as things change, no matter which direction, we would be most appreciative to know so we can celebrate with you or continue our prayers for you! Stay well, stay safe and stay in touch!

[@wltchannel7924]

I hope you get the contract soon!!!!

[@CR-rb5hl]

Thank you for sharing this journey with me and all the ETR nation. No apologies needed. It is the journey you are sharing is why I tune in. I will stay tuned in to see whereever this adventure goes. Keep on keeping on Brian and God bless you.

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

Thank you so much!

[@christopherclarke9316]

Well there you have it Brian. Over 200 comments, and having read them all, of the same general sentiment. All just pleased to touch base and know that the show, while perhaps in a holding pattern, still goes on. Good to see you mate. Warm regards from Queensland, Australia

[@georgew.5639]

Putting your adventure here on KZbin for all of us to see was an experiment and experience too! 😁🚂

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

Hold my coffee and.............

[@rearspeaker6364]

100 percent on that!!

[@alanwbelcher]

Glad you’re still chugging away on the dream. Keep us in the loop.

[@billlaird7332]

Thanks, Brian, for letting us "railroad voyeurs" peek in the window of your great experiment and live a little vicariously as we watched behind the scenes, safe and warm around the pot belly stove in the virtual ETR caboose.

[@ronarant2897]

No reason to be embarrassed! I has worried something bad had happen to you. Glad you’re okay, looking forward to more updates. Ron

[@richardbause2453]

Brian, First I want to say thanks for the picture 📷 of you, Ron Jedlicka ,Peter Jedlicka, and myself at National Pike Steam Show in your opening of your show. It was a good time This is a journey that has been taken and has many station stops 🚉 . As such, each station stop picks up more and more great people 😀 👍 that has now become the ETR Nation. The kindness and support for a farther and son for trying to build a railroad on their own is overwhelming. It shows how much a dream can mean not just to you, but inspire others to take that journey and follow that dream along with you. Don't feel down or disappointed my friend, you can make this happen. Your ETR NATION is with you. The next station stop🚉 is coming up and the doors🚪 will open. Stay safe my friend, Richard Bause

[@mysterion4301]

Don't let it escape you Brian that people here like you. Your demeanor, personality, and integrity are all as appealing to me as the ETR and any business you do. Stay strong and keep posting content...

[@johnpritchard2772]

Hello Brian, good to see you again, and no need to be embarressed at all! If you never try, how are you gong to find out the result(s)?? What ever you are thinking / planing to be doing will be good. Enjoy the coffee!! Best wishes from Lincolnshire UK

[@MP_67_Productions]

As a viewer from your first winter, I always enjoyed seeing that you uploaded, no matter what the video is. I love hearing your stories and some of the inside of a railroad infrastructure. Fingers crossed for the NS & ETR contract. Thank you for such amazing contact, I hope that you never stop with the amazing content

[@railfan439]

The label on that Daylight coffee shows a Southern Pacific RXR locomotive - now a museum locomotive that occasionally makes runs - pulling the Daylight passenger train between Los Angeles and Seattle. It's twin train was called the Lark. That was many decades ago. Thanks for the memory. We met at Fullerton. Jon

[@brianbickley8368]

Glad you're back! I was fearing the worst.

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

A little down but not out! Brian

[@PRRGG1]

No worries Brian. Been with you from day one. You should post more often, even if it's a "stop and smell the roses" along the right of way, pointing out your favorite freight cars of a passing train. 2-3 minutes is fine, all episodes don't need to be a mini-series.

[@ral3178]

Kudos to you , you did more then try to build a railroad, you built a successful KZbin channel , possibly a monetized endeavor of it’s own. And you be like minded individuals together for a common cause. That is quite the feat itself.

[@scottshultz7784]

Good to see you agian, I have learned so much from your videos. There is no embarrassment. You haven't failed. The goals may be different, circumstances have changed(or better understood). You are still putting on your boots and going at it. That sir is not failing, no sir that is GREATNESS. Thank you for bring us along for the ride. I cant wait to see what is in the next chapter for the ETR.

[@usmcsam4821]

Happy New Year and good luck moving forward, even if sometimes it may be two steps forward and one step back. Hey, you are on your feet and you are moving. Thanks for the channel.

[@matthewjones9912]

Just watched this in August. Hope your bid will work out. Saying this as I’m drinking coffee out of my ETR mug. (Home from work prepping for a medical procedure).

[@scottkew6278]

Awesome Update. Always pulling for you guys!

[@rayburton4263]

I wish I loved coffee like every one else, I never developed a taste for it.

[@DanielPRails]

Always look forward to another video from y’all. It’s impressive that you guys keep going and keep looking for avenues to get through. Keep it up and I’m sure all of us are as excited for the future as much as you are.

[@ericcowan7759]

Good to see you back, Brian! Here's to a successful bid, hope it lands your way!

[@ron02simpson]

Great to get this update. We are still out here sharing your dream. Mild winter down here in North Carolina too. Godspeed.

[@amb6899]

First and foremost glad yr healthy and yr still trying to bring this to fruition. I sure hope so, look forward to yr videos. Would appreciate maybe a monthly update if possible. Good day!

[@kman-mi7su]

I'm praying you get the contract, and it entices customers to build or reopen to rail service if they are already there, along the line and grow your business.

[@crazyman762]

This is my only channel subscription I check for frequently and watch right away. I was concerned that you quit the project. You have been depressed lately. Not good. I came here for a happy Brian to give me good news. It has been a year since you last showed the loco running. I so wanted to see it run north to south on your whole line. If you want to come to South Jersey I can take you to a VERY successful shortline very similar to yours that is likely the last in the country to run Baldwins every day for a living. The owner is very railfan friendly. They have just started a separate line for tourist trips on track that was not active for passenger service for many years. They will soon have their 0-6-0 running they have totally restored. I might be able to get you a shop tour.

[@kevinkohler5140]

Brian and Graham it's good to see and have news from you. The Track mobile project could gain you a whole different following and viewership. You're in my prayers again today.

[@strasissystemsllc9132]

You are a smart business man! Organically growing a business can be extremely difficult... and having a full time job on top of that... unbelievable. So keep the faith and we all hope your grand experiment is a success. When you get your interlocking tower completed, check out the stylized track map I posted on your blog - some track sensors and you can light it up for managing where your cars are! Good luck!

[@charleyl264]

Thanks for the update. Nothing to be embarrassed about. Getting things set up and finding the right fit for a new business venture takes time, lots of it. I am still very convinced that this will work for you. Don't give up now. Once you can get some positive cash flow, lots of improvements can be made.

[@blancothevanchannel]

Thanks for the update. I like watching you. And listening too, you have a good voice.. I wish you luck on the transload project. My experience in the feed industry is that trackmobiles are dodgy, and a good pull from a Cat was much more reliable.

[@donaldrodgers8389]

Welcome back Brian.You gave me an idea that I can use on my HO scale CONRAIL layout.I going to have a team track that unloads all types of steel products.Maby outbound scrap loads.Thanks for the great video.Hope to see more ETR Video.

[@lexkarol8320]

Hi Brian, Thank you for posting the video. I was starting to worry about how you and your son are. Like you have said in the past the RR was a big gameable. The worst-case scenario was a loss of a dream. Keep on chugging you should be able to pull it off. Stay safe healthy and Happy.

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

Lex Someday I'll talk about the dream and reason that this was such a undertaking. Brian

[@penchant4]

Always look forward to your posts. Wishing you success on the bid!

[@strobelightbrian]

Looking forward to hearing an update!

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

Coming soon!

[@dff19707]

I’d go as far to say your experiment was a success, because father and son DID purchase a rail line and rehabilitated it. I remember the jungle and flooding issues that you inherited. I, like everyone else here, am rooting for you. Good luck with the contract and thanks for the update!

[@garysprandel1817]

Just about read to turn in for the night and think to myself I'd not had an ETR vid show up lately and here one posted 3 days ago. First off belated Christmas and New Years greetings and glad to see that things are in a holding pattern rather than other less pleasant reasons for no updates. Been with ETR since the day the first video dropped with 2 guys hacking into a jungle of vegetation that we were assured had rails in there somewhere to this point where there's an honest to gosh cleared ROW. Mission changed a bit from the original but you're rolling with the changes to improvise and adapt and I'm still pulling for the ETR to make it work.

[@drummachine434]

Glad to hear y'all are doing well

[@mdouglaswray]

No worries brother!! We're with you no matter what!

[@tedwasilowski26]

Wishing ETR best of luck securing a contract to unload that steel and look forward to your future success.

[@tomroise9426]

Thinking about you Brian and Graham..Praying that all is well.

[@elsdp-4560]

Thank you for sharing. Very nice update. We do completely understand.👍

[@ericbengtson2822]

Brian, your doing something we all appreciate and, enjoy and we are proud of you. Your doing something that we enjoy watching, enough said. If you can put more videos out there we'll be happy to watch. Thanks Eric-

[@jimikrentkowski4073]

In life we need a pause, and contemplate our next move. Sometimes silence can be a healing balm that helps us reset our lives. Brian I was wondering why we we haven’t heard from you or Graham , hoping all is well. I know you both are busy guys and it’s hard to post / make videos and work full time. We here @ ETR nation are rooting for you and your son. Glad we got the update and how things are going, but for me it’s never a let down. What separates you from Danny, Jawtooth, Delay in Block ect is that you bought an abandoned railroad and made a video of that process. Not only that , but your equipment purchases, trips, repairing and working on the railroad & equipment. You have a lot of knowledge and wisdom. You share that with us and your journey . We are right here with you. There is nothing wrong with Danny, Jawtooth or Delay in Block for that matter , it’s just your style that makes it relatable and genuine . God Bless🙏

[@michaelfinn8818]

Glad to be back on the rail with you. The way I see it, you have track and a locomotive. As W.P. Kinsella wrote " If you build it, they will come"

[@andrewboyd9946]

Keep up the good work. Looking for more info/updates.👍🏻

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

Andrew I don't know what direction the big customer will go, but you'll hear about it first.

[@andyknott8148]

Nothing to be embarrassed about, the ETR Nation is with you all of the way, what ever the weather.

[@rickaser2383]

I was also worried that your experiment failed; glad you are still in the game and every day I check for new video or other news. Facebook application still pending. We are all pulling for you Brian!

[@artmurphy4991]

ETR thank you for the update. Youdaman! It takes a lot of guts to do what you and your son did, build a railroad! Goid for you ETR : keep rolling down the tracks woooohoooooo

[@opieshomeshop]

Honestly, this was the BEST video you have ever made. You have earned my respect. You know, there is another youtuber who decided to start a project but he and his wife decided it would all be funded by youtube and people sent their money to them, and some months were good for them and others not so good. They were spending the money on BS stuff like an airplane and flying lessons and they weren't going forward with their project and people picked up on this real quick. Neither of them had a job nor did it seem they wanted one. And people unloaded on them. They got harassed, people called the cops on them, people showed up at their property and when the lockdowns happened, they made a video shaming their subscribers for not supporting them enough. I seen the video a couple weeks ago, its 2 years old now. And now they are crying cyber bullying, and woe is us and boo hoo, and they are putting up websites about bullying and lying saying this cyber bullying has happened to thousands of content creators (No actually it hasn't, it happened to them) and they are going on and on how they are the victim and everyone else are the problem..... You are going about this the right and honest way. You take responsibility for yourself. You have a job. You aren't accepting anyone's money. You are being a standup guy and I appreciate that more than you can possibly imagine. If your rail venture takes off maybe I'll invest in it. LOL.. Hats off to you for being straight up and watch out for them train gremlins. They are good at hiding in odd places and coming out when you least expect it....... 😅😆🤣

[@robertbullcarmichael9856]

Keep the faith my friend. All will happen at the right time. As you can see, we aren't giving up. Glad to hear from you. God bless. Stay safe my friend.

[@kens.3729]

NO need to be Embarrassed because Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained. You Only Fail if you Fall Down and Don’t get Back Up. Thanks for the Effort.👍🙏

[@richardjayroe8922]

Well, lucky for you someone in NS is trying to fix their poor local rail traffic. I was wondering when is the next meet up. I love watching this project take place

[@erichayden5561]

Don’t feel embarrassed! It’s a process and process takes time and often changes/adapts. Exciting news about the bid. Hope you win it!

[@redbarnz]

Thanks for the update, Brian! Hoping that the contract goes your way! Cheers!

[@Rickster5176]

Great to hear from you! I'm glad you're healthy!

[@ThundercatDarklion]

You can always learn from your mistakes also can learn from what you did to get here in the process. An Win or an Loss both you can learn from because you are always learning and finding out about stuff through your life. I am only in my early 40s going to be age 43 in July.

[@t.j.carroll8512]

This has been a great educational experience. I learned a lot about little seen sides of railroading. I sincerely thank you for sharing with us. Didn't hear the jet.

[@barrybickle7992]

Thanks for the up date. Wondered why we haven’t seen anything for a while. Hope the Steele deal comes thru. Working on the ETR is hard work but also fun. Fun comes because just being there produced testosterone.

[@jimworcester981]

For us two old airline pilots it’s good to see someone playing with real trains rather than our little HO ones!

[@pcs2511]

Glad for the update and that you're still in the game. Hang tough and all will work out as it should

[@daverosenbaum3205]

You have lofty goals, SIr! Thank you for all the content so far! I personally would be happy to see anything going back and forth and you own tracks. Silly? Anything on trucks slowly moving on this personal railroad!

[@roberttuttle5405]

Best wishes for the ETR and you endeavors. No matter what happens you have tried and that's what matters the most.

[@dmcry600]

Glad to see a new video!!!!! I have been concerned about your venture, but glad to hear this news!!! It's uplifting and I'll add this to my prayers. Hope you can get the deal!!!!!

[@martynbuzzing3327]

Welcome back. Thanks for the update. Wishing you success 🙌

[@jimn10jn79]

The ETR has been so wonderful and therapeutic. Somehow I feel a connection even though we have never met. You have brought joy and knowledge to your viewers. I am grinning inanely whilst typing this. Thank you so much for all you have brought us and the immense enjoyment. I am so looking forward to the future adventures.

[@glf001]

Hi Brian, Glad your still plugging away on the ETR. I hope you get the contract and even more business comes your way. Also please share any video of the track maintenance equipment you have been working on. I remember you bought a few old machines. What's happening them them. Thank You so much for sharing your stories.

[@jeffkendrick3039]

I was delighted to see you finally made a video! I may be slow in watching it but even if the ETR just sits there the experiment did not fail Brian! the time you have spent so far with your son working on the project is priceless and what a memory even if it goes no farther. I hope and pray the transloading contract works out and look forward to what's next for the ETR.

[@wolfpacva]

Nice to see you back. Keep us updated. Hope you get the contract.

[@duggy889]

Glad you are back. I am Always interested !!! Keep forging on.....and enjoy a hot cup of coffee.....

[@billmoran3812]

The only time to feel embarrassed is for failure to try. Trying and failing is a necessary part of business. Many businesses fail initially but eventually find their niche. Some just give up at the first sign of failure. You are doing ok.

[@williamstuessy1611]

I had wondered to myself just the other day.....thanks for the up date!

[@jcip1]

Great to see you are moving forward...best wishes!

[@TheDaf95xf]

Morning Brian from the U.K. Nice seeing you back with an update on the ETR 😊 Hopefully you’ll get that steel coil contract and things at the ETR will gradually improve 👍🏻 Don’t ever be embarrassed as it takes balls to do what you’re done 👍🏻 Cheers Stevie 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@bacilluscereus1299]

It sounds like you guys are having all the fun. 👍 Looking forward to seeing videos of your cargo hauling.

[@andrewpalm2103]

I'm glad to hear you are still going after that transload business, Brian. As much as I love GE critters, I think getting a trackmobile working, either as a backup or a primary is a good idea. Having some operational flexibility could save you some hassles later on. Cheers from Wisconsin!

[@leshemingway3352]

Let's hope you win the contract to move forward. Good video as always. Take care

[@tommcg5930]

Glad your doing well brother. Missed your videos.

[@blitzdough]

Really glad for the update! Business is business and transloading is still railroad stuff. As you ( or maybe me ) said before, the ETR may start out as one thing and evolve into something else as time passes and opportunities arise. Seek you first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things will be added to you.

[@ozmazone]

You are an honest and principled man - where's the shame in that?

[@lxdesign1]

nice to see you again! and thank you for the update. take care.

[@brianballa3086]

Thank you for sharing your videos...

[@scrapperstacker8629]

Great update. Wishing you luck with the contract.

[@robertlamoureaux6858]

Like everyone else, I've been missing your videos. YES, post more often. You don't have to have ETR updates. It's just good to know you are still healthy. Somehow you became the subscription we are all looking forward to hearing about what's going on, even if it's no new news. You've got that something special, like a star quality. I'm glad you clarified your other distraction...work. Send out a short video of what the grounds look like now. Thanks for the journey.

[@59redwing]

Thanks for the video Bryan. Glad to see your well. We really enjoy your videos. They don't all have to be exciting. It's just nice to have coffee with you. Oh and atlas shrugged is one of my favorite books. Take care hope to see you again soon.

[@supercuda1950]

Good to hear from you again. Hope you get at least that 100 cars.

[@paultrepanier8255]

Hey Brian. I'm glad to hear your healthy. No reason for you to be embarrassed. We all learn from mistakes and miss steps. That is how failed experiments become successful ones. One lesson here seems to be examine and learn all there is to know about any proposed endeavor before moving foreward. Learn as you go can be most challenging. Good luck on the contract. I have missed your videos. Paul.

[@teddill4893]

Glad you're doing well. Keep at it.

[@oldnstillworkin5709]

Thanks for the update buddy. Love ya man!

[@dmorgan28]

So glad to hear from you. We are still hoping and praying that it will work out for the ETR. I am happy about to hear the update. 👍❤️🙏

[@richardnewell7958]

Hope things are going well for you. I've always enjoyed your videos.

[@JJosephS1]

I will be praying that NS and you can get the contract. Although barge transit is cheaper it is also extremely slow and much more affected by weather, especially droughts and floods and freezing.

[@Nderak]

so good to hear from you!!

[@k8zhd]

Best of good fortune and smooth rails!

[@paulperry968]

From my own experience as a mature analog techie. The one defining thing about any business plan is that it can change very often. Also, it can turn out that some or all of the good idea/s you start with don't fit with clients. So, you have to research and keep your eyes and ears open for opportunities. Success rarely works straight out of the box, it can take years to achieve. Keep the faith.

[@patricianoon8588]

Hello thanks for the update and we wish you the best in getting the contract. Hang in there. Steve & Patty also in OHIO !!!!