Industrial Railroad Switching, Norfolk Southern SD40 Works Worn Out Spur , Middletown, Ohio trains

[@davidbarnett9312]

Listen to the sound of that SD-40-2. Now that's what I'm talkin' about! In the long ago, those engines were sweet sounding, unlike the percolatin' Alco's I sometimes rode on as a brakeman. Today's diesel's also sound like percolators. Last customer: drag 3, kick one [well, we would've kicked it down the main with a brakeman riding it and made sure the rest of the train stopped before it crossed the switch thus saving a move], spot 3 loads. Not bad for just one customer. Locals and street running is where it's at. Thanks, JT, for exploring all areas in your vicinity to bring us these great video's. Brakeman on the Hearne, Tx sub on the Houston &Texas Central [SP] are my bona fides. That world is long gone.

[@yrunaked4]

not sure how you compare an Alco to an EMD. Alco and GE are 4 stroke and EMD is 2 stroke prime movers.

[@fnln544]

An example of how railways are still important and relevant to commerce and our nation. The small, almost forgotten industrial spurs are still of importance to businesses across the nation. The honorable job I have absolutely desired with my heart, but never held: 'Railroader.' Thanks for the video. Blessings to our railways, and their employees.

[@valeriebassett3107]

I keep forgetting to tell you that I love the still shots at the end. It's like a recap. Thanks again.

[@Trains21]

Good stuff Brian. Congrats on getting your Silver Play Button award too. I have a fond memory of Middletown, Ohio. Somewhat rail related.

[@JawTooth]

Very cool! There are a lot of good trains to film in Middletown but it is a challenge to film them. Most areas are inaccessible and parking is a problem. There is an interesting spur that goes to Cohen and they have thier own locomotives, really old switchers that I wish I could film

[@harveypeters9015]

Was going for three videos, but got through only two; battery drained faster than expected; had enough life left to leave you this: 👍

[@neohiorailproductions7339]

I always love catching locals! Spur lines are better than mainlines imo. The P5 on that unit sounds amazing too!

[@maureenjanus8512]

Love to watch the "back Office" activity that makes "show time" happen . . . .😊👍

[@johnquinn3899]

Hey JT - thanks for relaying the radio traffic to us, and explaining what’s taking place

[@johnd2042]

Good way to start my Sunday. Thankyou. 👊👊👍👍

[@alanstant9356]

The one thing i love to do is just watching them work up and down the tracks. It doesnt matter what they do either. That to me is just the awesome thing to do Jaw.

[@ellenyager9577]

Love to see these vids of yours! They are allowing me to see country I would never get to see otherwise!

[@johncoffey4532]

Great catch! I remember back in the 90’s I loved watching this operation. It was much busier back then. Conrail used GP38-2s and a transfer caboose sometimes. Sometimes you would see 15-20 cars on the local. Mostly boxcars and a few tank cars. Most of the papermills have either closed or quit using rail. The crews were always very friendly. I hope you can catch this local again. Thank again!

[@seanny4296]

Do you know what this branch line was called perhaps? Was it just called the Middletown IT? That would have been great to watch in its heyday. It's very neat to see the tracks snake through the city.

[@lowellfultz1990]

Such a shame. There used to be so much more industry in Middletown. The steel was king, but there were 3 major paper mills and even a small aircraft designer/manufacturer. That spur used to get worn out. As always, great vids JT. And you keep bringing back all those old childhood memories for me filming in the hometown. Thank you.

[@Sven_Okas1967]

From all american locos has the SD 40-2 the best motorsound. Nice scene from the switching. Greetings from Berlin/ Germany. Sven

[@Bhil3]

I like to see the switching. Unusual to see a 6 axle locomotive used for switching I believe.

[@crabcake43011]

Glad to see at least a little action on that spur.

[@christopherescott6787]

Very rare to catch a 6 axle doing work on light rail This was a GREAT catch. So very cool in 2020..

[@jimthannum7151]

Great video and audio, really enjoy the switching videos and your overhead shots of the RR. You have the best videos always look forward to them.

[@joseresendiz6862]

J T all references is perfect for all people thanks

[@scotty12342]

Love these small switching jobs...especially in Ohio!

[@sofreak6]

Love watching a class 1 railroad switch an industry. Great video jawtooth

[@kens.3729]

Someone asks you Where you’re at and you Answer, you’re in “Middle Town”, Ohio. Love the NS. 👍

[@JawTooth]

That's right!

[@dancurrier6421]

But wait there's more I like that saying

[@acts2211]

Love the old EMD SD40 - 2

[@grandcrappy]

Def the biggest emd hit, last yrs now but about 80 yr run, wow.

[@neil442]

Your the master at switching videos Jawtooth ! You catch all the action -and all the detail ! That NS loco waited for the barriers to drop before hitting the highway -thats a pro at the controls !!! Regards

[@georgettedebuhr2660]

Another great, awesome video from the Almighty Jaw Tooth lol😊👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@pointbreak8293]

That was awesome... so much power in those ole diesel locomotives 👍👍👍

[@jimthetoolguy]

love the overhead shots! gives perspective!

[@jackkreighbaum783]

Several years ago I followed a switcher, staying on public property, and watched it moving through the small industrial setting. After the third exit from a gated spur, the conductor approached me and asked if I was an inspector. "No, just a train nut", I said. He laughed and went on about his business.

[@buffaloditka]

Nothing like being a rail fan. Glad the conductor inquired and met a nice guy out of it.

[@ronniefarnsworth6465]

I sure do miss the days of EMD SW's and Alco S-type Switchers doing this work they were made for in the 1960s through 1980s in my Railfanning days around the country !! : )

[@robinengland5799]

Enjoyed that! The train does not even come to our little NC town anymore, stops about 10 miles away!

[@russelltrupia4479]

I don't know why but I like the switching videos, then again I like any of your videos great job always look forward to them.That audio was awesome.

[@scottleidenberger4007]

Great switching action. Have a great holiday !

[@drbbhiggins]

All these videos you do are just gold. I use them for getting ideas for weathering my HO locomotives and stock cars. Plus love the live action. Thanks for doing these videos.

[@yrunaked4]

Great live action JT! Nice to see one of the best locomotives ever built, still out there doing its thing.

[@Eddy63]

Good vid Son... Love those SD 40-2's ... Your awesome J T ...

[@DJinNJ08830]

👍 Great live 👀 switching 🎥 action 👌

[@lewisbradford3305]

I did notice her back up to get out of your shot. Very nice of her

[@MeigsCountyRR]

Pretty neat catching that puff of air moving those grass clippings at 2:10! They're not very noticeable since they're painted now, but you've got a good view of the bell on the locomotive around 2:38. Also, if you've wondered what makes the bells ring, here's a story about the clangers, or clappers, or whatever you like to call them. ;) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnLYpX6QqaqcmMU I'll never understand people that don't want to sit and watch the train! The red and white truck trailer Crete or CCC they have a big terminal close to here where the old Atomic Speedway used to be just off of I-40 just west of the I-40/I-75 split. Greg in TN :)

[@edwardmounsey9208]

Hi JT: great drone shot, nice video thank you for posting.

[@RailfanNetwork]

Sunday Morning Live Action!! Have a great week Jawtooth!!

[@gerilarryogle970]

Thanks. Nice to see switching.

[@valeriebassett3107]

Really good video! You always do a fantastic job! Stay safe and keep them coming!

[@bubbaphats130]

That's PPG! I used to tanker in their latex. We would throw the hoses under the rail tanks to unload. I have a video of the switching from my driver seat. You could reach out the window and touch the train.

[@davidvanschaick5565]

Good Stuff !, SD40 ! recently, seems more folks don't respect the rail engine like they should imo

[@rushylvania.northern]

Sd40-2 and both could use a bit more respect from the youngens these days i agree

[@MrPeerum]

Thanks again Brian.greetings at home. Greetz:Peer.

[@russelltrupia4479]

Love the switching videos and that audio was awesome.

[@chaosdemonwolf1]

Guess you could say that spur was all ''tanked'' up, lol.

[@johncoffey4532]

I forgot to add that the City of Middletown would occasionally get a covered hopper at the water treatment plant as well. I believe the spur still runs there.

[@davids8808]

You know I love me some switching video. thank you Sensei

[@FedericoBorluzzi]

I love the almost nostalgic feel of your vidoes like this. :)

[@jdm1039]

I love industrial spur switching. I see so many businesses with abandoned spurs into them.

[@johngetman1816]

Man I love trains! Thanks Jaw Tooth. Happy trails.✌

[@LeeDfined]

Love industrial switching...I hope they are always around in some kind of way.

[@lateefcarrere1649]

You asked if anyone noticed the car that almost ran through the gate? Yeah, I did - you were probably the reason she stopped. You probably saved some lives that day, JT. Why people keep challenging trains is beyond me.

[@beeble2003]

I don't think JT had anything to do with it. The driver seemed to be trying to retrieve something from behind her, so just wasn't paying full attention to the road. And certainly no lives were saved. The car stopped a full fifteen seconds before the train came through, and being hit by a train that's moving at walking pace isn't going to kill you. Of course she was right to stop, but you're over-dramatizing it.

[@thomasjohnson5682]

Another fun video -- thanks Jawtooth!

[@jimdieseldawg3435]

Great vidya suun 😁 I always enjoy your stuff, especially with EMD Dash-2 power. And give that adorable lil’ dawg some fuss from me! Peace, brother 🤟🏼

[@DaveSender66]

Nice camera 📸 work JT!!!

[@GeorgeJansen]

"Start the video son. ". ❤️❤️❤️❤️📹❤️❤️❤️

[@HumanSystems]

*Train engine honks twice* Guy in the car - okay, sir! Will roll back a few more feets. Coming in peace👀

[@pourindiesel]

SD40-2 for local jobs. I remember when UP used these grouped together for road work.

[@JamesSmith-ue2ow]

Smitty SF3751 Move up in the listings again, great video of a working railroad. Looks a little cool up there, still in the low 80's herein Arizona.

[@MrPeerum]

mooi rangeer werk Brian. en mooi weer.

[@martinross5521]

Thanks Jaw Tooth for your visit. Looking colder today. Can local train movements get any smaller? Still great to watch. Unit looking very tidy

[@2Brandec]

I live in Middletown, I must say, your videos are awesome! I've always wanted to get a video of the street runner that runs right down the middle of the road in Franklin.

[@JawTooth]

I have another video of the street runner in Franklin that I am working on right now. I wanted to post it tomorrow if I can get it done. It's going to be a great video so try to catch it. I filmed it coming and going and I also paced along side it driving on another road. It took me 4 visits this last time to finally catch that train because they don;t run it everyday. One time I filmed it with a female engineer. Thanks for watching my videos!

[@2Brandec]

@@JawTooth Cant wait to see it! There's also a street runner further north in Middletown that crosses Yankee rd. It's also a female engineer. I wonder if it's the same one. Just head north on Yankee road after it intersects Oxford State rd and it's the first track you cross. I think it's used by Pilot Chemical.

[@jerrykinnin7941]

Clay slurry car going into the packaging plant. That spur goes all the way into the old Wasau paper co.

[@WarrenBeRandom]

Nice one, Brian.

[@JamfSlayer]

Good ole Middletown.. My hometown.. I lived less than a mile from those crossings at the intersection of Central and Sutphin Ave... Those are the trains that run in and out of AK Steel (ole Armco)... Very busy tracks, and I never once saw an accident or derailure in my entire time living there.

[@tomcrouch760]

I was laughing when I saw the car about to run the lights. The passenger leaned back like he didn’t want to be in the video also. 😂

[@PrinceAkpan]

Amazing Railroad Crossing Videos!

[@lnrailroad3215]

Sweet video, love the switching videos best!!

[@Morcaiden]

Another great vid, Jawtooth! Happy Thanksgiving

[@grandcrappy]

We like old, jointed-rails still earning their keep.

[@t.j.carroll8512]

Ditto on JQ's comment. It good to have a little back story.

[@allenwright95]

Good video cute puppy

[@jess.hawkins]

I love shunting/switching operations, they are so fascinating. Great vid Jaw Tooth! I wonder why the lines are laid out in this way requiring reversal over a crossing? Maybe the line used to go further and this is all that's left connected now..?

[@koirails8680]

Used to go to Wausau Paper Further In downtown.

[@jess.hawkins]

@@koirails8680 Thanks

[@SilverBulletOBW]

Fun facts! As of 2020 the NS 3235 has retained its original Southern road number for 47 years. It was built as a high short hood SD40-2 and shopped at Altoona in 2013 to be upgraded to the ‘admiral cab’ and accompanying internals.

[@CaptianNamco]

Nice catch got reco incandescent lights on that gate mechanical Bell seems to be either Wrrs or Safetran

[@garysprandel1817]

SD40-2. Once the king of the high iron now relegated to lowly switcher duty.

[@noeyesmike]

you did it again just outstanding JT

[@johnsmart964]

Is there any way to get more customers to the spur? It would be a shame for it to ever close. Thanks for the important video, Mr. Tooth.

[@fogdan]

Awesome Catch!!!

[@robertf3479]

#3235 might be old but she still sounds good. I've always loved the sound of 645 prime movers as well as the 567s in earlier units.

[@gingerbread6614]

Thank you

[@Mdrailer1]

What tower was that cut scene shot in and did you do a video on it?

[@andrebenson74]

I live in Middletown. If im correct the rest of that line goes into downtown Middletown right. Further up grass and weeds are over grown over the rest of the line.

[@leenettywilson528]

Hiya jawtooth nice video brother , love from me and my Nana ,

[@JawTooth]

Thanks so much

[@moviewatcher1239]

The car almost ran through the Crossing that was a close one right there most people thought they can beat the train but they can't

[@beeble2003]

It wasn't close at all. The car stopped a full fifteen seconds before the train came through. The sudden stop seems to be because the driver was reaching for something in the back seat so wasn't paying full attention to the road.

[@moviewatcher1239]

@@beeble2003 that would explain it

[@MattsTrainsTractors]

Looks like a chilly one! Great shots. Mr. Tooth, just out of curiosity have you seen any SD38s by chance?

[@jesusmanuelcastilloduran2398]

Saludos desde la junta Chihuahua mexico

[@62ejo]

Jaws nice catch what's in the tank car..? Wish you could have vid the rest of the train switching..Love the radio....

[@bradleymcclelland6790]

Kaolin, used to coat paper.

[@208Railfanning]

Nice catch, Brian! I subscribed!

[@albertvieira6635]

If that person went through get the point number turn the person in that's what I would do if I was there keep up the good work Happy Thanksgiving Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year I don't get to speak to you again the Lord's blessings be with you and the family God bless

[@RogerThunderhandsGilbert]

I guess the major railroads are not using as many GP series locomotives for switching anymore! Or am I just hallucinating? Great video,,thanks!

[@ethanarmitage5611]

Amazing Crossing videos.

[@jorgeargerich1091]

Nice vídeo son.... !!! 😀👍 Very nice place, hard to catch a train over there... but not for you! 👏😂

[@RFMCabooseNP1713]

Nice local switching.

[@train1962]

Up close and personal.Nice!

[@jeffreymcfadden9403]

3235 is an early SD40-2. it has the standard SD40 radiator look. plus the 3 holes in the truck assembly means it is former Southern,,,not CR since their truck assemblies had the earlier 2 hole version. 3235 had the high nose but NS cut the noses down to standard cab configuration. 3235 is almost 50 years old.

[@gotsteem]

Nice vid JT. Thanks!

[@MarkTheLostTraveler]

Awesome Video Mr. Tooth.