Exploring Sections Of The Abandoned Erie Railroad (Part 1)

[@JPVideos81]

Do you want me to return to walk through those tunnels?

[@lilygardner612]

Thanks for sending me this I'm going to enjoy this

[@efogg3]

yes

[@Missfireblossom]

yes, return :-)

[@carolynnaumann2306]

JPVideos. That would be awesome! Yes !

[@alicefink1092]

No way, theres no way i would walk through that merky crap lol so i say no you dont have to unless you want to do that JP. Thanx for sharing this with us though, it was cool seeing it .. btw, those people you saw might have been looking for bigfoot so i hope cliff is safe at home 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@carolynnaumann2306]

Such a great walk, love the different old things you run into. The tunnel is amazing !

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks. I love taking these walks

[@paulsultimategamingp.u.g9028]

The rails are awesome...i took the train from Pittsburgh to omaha a few years back, and it was the BEST trip ive ever taken...it was so cool to be able to walk among the cars, especially the dining and viewing cars...i think its really cool that you are sharing the history of a long lost enjoyment in traveling!

[@RichardDremdenWolf]

*_Awesome!_* _I love just taking a nice quiet walk in places like this._

[@patriciahill7341]

That's sad 😢 to see that trash . People are terrible. I enjoy walks like this to .Out in the middle of nowhere.Thank you for sharing this . It's nice.

[@betsylucey3156]

Jp I love railroads and sets beacuse my grandfather I had a railroad set we got to see it run every Christmas around the tree and it all lit up inside and whistle to and Christmas music to and models to

[@lilygardner612]

I am going to enjoy this and I wish I could be there

[@annebell7274]

A lovely stroll along the tracks. I think hat and gloves day 💖😃💖

[@jayski9410]

That "tunnel" is actually a drainage culvert designed to allow water to safely pass under the railroad bed without washing it away. Today we might use large corrugated pipes or prestressed concrete units. But the way they did it back then was certainly much more picturesque. That water seeping through the stones, caused by that damming you found will eventually undermine the foundation of that beautiful structure and cause it to collapse. Even though the tracks are abandon, it's a shame that whoever is responsible for the property doesn't do a little maintenance to keep that channel clear. One day's worth of clean up, and those stones would last another hundred years.

[@karenpacker8862]

Really enjoyed the new camera...very nice pictures!!! Enjoyed the history. Really wished people would stop dumping trash.

[@Idkwhattoname12345]

i like your videos , you relax me ..

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks so much melissa 😊💙

[@AvengerBB1]

I find it funny that we've reached a point in technology where your average smartphone can almost do what many expensive dedicated cameras can do, sometimes even better. Both great and weird times.

[@JPVideos81]

Agreed

[@dccurt]

I was born in Taylor in 1945, family left there in 52. Fond memories of my father and I crossing a railroad trestle over the Lackawanna to get to Rocky Glen. Seems like your in the area. I lived on W Taylor at Lincoln. Okay, going back to finish your flick. You do great stuff.

[@dccurt]

The water trough you found might be the remnant of the trough that started behind what is now the high school, but higher up the hill. Water was pumped out of the mine and into the trough. Water in the trough ran down the hill and underground around the old community center. Not sure where it came out at the river.

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks for watching

[@StephenCarlBaldwin]

Very interesting, evocative exploration -- thanks for sharing this.

[@donaldnorris5659]

My first job out of high school (1965) was at the Eire diesel locomotive shop in Marion Ohio. Also rode the Erie passenger train from Chicago to Marion Oh. or the PRR passenger train to Upper Sandusky Oh. That would have been in late 1964 early 1965. Thanks for keeping history alive.

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks for sharing

[@elnabjelland-hughes8172]

This is a beautiful place to walk I wish I lived a bit closer. Thank you for sharing the information about the railroad and the beauty of this place. 👍💕

[@lindajoy7208]

Lovely video and the sound of crunching leaves. Yes would love you to return.

[@paulahartley3600]

Good place for a good walk looks peaceful there besides the looks of the trash what a mess sad

[@Milcom34]

Thanks JP. Really Enjoy Your Rail Videos and Railroad History. I Live in Northern Arizona and Enjoy Railroad History Also. Take Care and Be Safe.

[@karenshawn8406]

I like this one. It seems so serene there. I love walking through the woods in the fall. thank you for taking me along on this adventure. Beautiful pictures you took. .............lean on God............

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks for joining

[@richdiscoveries]

Yes!! Now this is what I'm talking about!! I know it's not much but its perfect!! You know me and my love for abandoned rail, this was literally perfect to sit back and watch. Thank you brother, this Is the place to be!!

[@JPVideos81]

I knew you'd like it. So much history and beauty that gets left behind.

[@Missfireblossom]

My grandfather and his son, my uncle, were both railroad men , so like RR stuff too. :-)

[@Missfireblossom]

@@samanthab1923 They were with Grand Trunk. :-)

[@thef1rew1tch]

Enjoying watching your videos on abandoned railways ("railroads"), at 3000miles+ distance (Lancashire, England - home of the world's first passenger railway in 1830).Keep up the good work in 'the colonies'!

[@efogg3]

love the info on the history! and i get to see it through JP. so appreciate it . thank you. love antiques too.

[@harrychest4303]

I love the history of Scranton. The DL&W, Erie, NYO&W, CRRNJ, and LV all passed through Scranton. My Great Grandfather worked for the DL&W as a structural engineer. Although I never met him, I have the original plans for the Paulinskill Viaduct.

[@nicholascrilow4655]

I absolutely love these videos with older architecture. It gives me a lot of ideas or places to take my kids.

[@shellyanelo7550]

Thank you so much you brought back so many memories of Carbondale Wilkes Barre PA. I can remember the old roundhouse the Erie Lackawanna and the coal mine it's down there by the graveyard and I remember the creek I used to go collect coal from the coal mines my grandpa used to work for erie-lackawanna and he used to work at the coal mines he passed away a black lung. And I can remember the old graveyard at the 1800s that was awesome thank you for taking me on the journey with you. PS I can remember the old fair and the Grand Old

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks shelly

[@maryjones6470]

You always find nice places to take us..thank you

[@JPVideos81]

You're welcome

[@barbaracoates2902]

My grandfather worked on the Erie Lackawanna railroad his whole adult life. He moved from Coudersport,Pa. to Hornell,NY upon marrying my grandmother at age 26 yrs. I can remember him walking the rails to work in the snow during the winter; carrying his lantern as he went. I was born in N. Hornell 1946. A childhood cherished memory. Life was so very much lived back then.

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks so much for sharing

[@Gypsy839]

You’re doing this to save history.

[@lindamccaughey8800]

Loved that. Anything train and railways is fantastic. Please come back and walk thru. Love the stone and brickwork are fantastic. Thanks for taking me along

[@jasoncarskadon6809]

This is cool, I love walking through the woods. I'll tell you Jay taking a guess at what you find on a expore is all the fun of exploring. I'm just glad you share with us. Believe it or not I've learned alot about coal mining and railroads from watching you. Keep up the awesome videos my friend.

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks Jason. Your comment made me happy.

[@DanielPRails]

The history and tracks in PA are one of the most interesting aspects of the state itself. This was great!

[@sharimeister3890]

Definitely come back in the spring to walk through the tunnel.Cool video,thanks.

[@marleneestabrook1999]

too cool love the stream it us sad that we no longer use the railroad as much as in the past thanks for taking me along

[@desertdogexplorer9900]

Sweet 👍! Love this video JPVideos 😍!

[@sjm3430]

Love these good old Pennsylvania woods.

[@debbieblaylock9997]

Awesome video JP it's very Beautiful there I love history

[@stevemanning121]

Great video jp I am in Ashland Kentucky I watch all videos your videos are great

[@gregkellow4723]

After you mentioned bigfoot, I was concerned that Cliffsquatch was going to come out of that old culvert with his muck boots on.... Just saying. Nice RR video btw!

[@JPVideos81]

Hahaha

[@christinet.4159]

Funny.

[@julielivinlife2447]

Beautiful scenery and video! Love the photography and history!

[@terryciavola2251]

Yes a walk through would be great!

[@bernadettegrandell3758]

Thanks Jp for another great video, I really enjoyed it 🤗

[@qeensadie2385]

very beautiful scenery, great video and yes return love to see what it looks like when its warm

[@cynthiahamilton3232]

Really nice adventure. Love the tunnels and the stone work. Glad you showed this. TY

[@edithdavis2848]

Nice fall walk . as long as its some one else's knees doing it. Sluice box for miners hunting ore. prefab homes. Think I'd undam it. That water will wear the rock wall away. Thank you jay

[@RusticVentures]

Love abandoned rails. Great tour! Lots of rail knowledge :-) Big Foot night hunting, yes! Interesting that a lake was at that one spot. Lol @ the sniffles during the really cold. I know that all too well. That tunnel is really cool though, love that bend...adds to the beauty. Yes, please return to walk in and give us a closer peek :-)

[@JPVideos81]

I plan on it

[@dawnlazarski7890]

Fantastic! Thank you for sharing all your videos.

[@SueGirling68]

Hi Jay, it would definitely be cool if you could go back in the Summer to go through the tunnel as it does look intriguing. Thank you for sharing your lovely hike along the tracks. x

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks sue

[@raquellevin3982]

You know something Jp you have interesting videos, looove them

[@jakestree1892]

I live by an old erie line it's sad to see all that hard work that went into putting these rail beds in and then becoming abandoned

[@debsmith9819]

Wonderful!!! Wish I was able to explore like this!!!

[@Edward-wr4dk]

I grew up in Buffalo NY but my mother's family came from Nanticoke Pa. When I was very young (early 1950's) she took me on a train trip from Buffalo on the DL&W to visit her aunts. My father worked for NYC so I grew up around railroads and still find them fascinating and am very interested in the history. On later trips to PA my cousins would take us hiking along the rail lines around Nanticoke, Plymouth, and the Susquehanna River. That area was a hotbed of railroad activity in the 1960s when a lot of the anthracite coal mines were still operating.

[@stevehollands6900]

I too grew up in the Buffalo area and my grandfather was an engineer with the Erie Railroad and was stationed in Buffalo

[@Shawnne01]

A lot of the old tracks have been taken up here in Central MN as well. There are still tracks in use, of course, mostly for freight.

[@jerrykern6125]

If you want to see abandoned railroad track and right of way come to South Jersey, It was served by the Pennsylvania, Reading seashore line it carried both passenger and freight. Jerry

[@terryciavola2251]

Jason this is a very interesting video. I love railroads and everything to do with them. The history fascinates me. You are doing a great job. What a beautiful area you are in. Thank you for doing this and sharing! 👍🏻❤️😊

[@karendworschack756]

Great video, Jay! That tunnel is awesome! I like how it curves! A walk through it would be awesome! 👍

[@giniwalters8401]

I enjoyed watching this for the 2nd time!!! This is a great video Jay!!! Thank you for sharing!!! I absolutely love the pictures!!!

[@frankforrest1597]

Another great video Jay, the still photos are very artful. Looking forward to seeing more, thanks for sharing.🙂

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks

[@lindasprout8601]

A very nice, relaxing walk. Thank you for sharing. It would be interesting to see the tunnels when the weather is warm.

[@LeighDeitrick1]

A sad part of our history. Our town turned ours into rail trails to nearby towns. We still have our gorgeous Depot that is being used as businesses. I miss trains.

[@Silverado21]

I totally get the interest in the history of trains and their railroads. I myself and a novice model train collector and have a layout setup that resembles small towns. All my engines and rail cars are all replicas from the real things back in the early 60's, 70, and 80's. Trains were and are still a big part of this worlds economy. Most people do not even realize it.

[@JPVideos81]

Glad to hear it. Check out my model trains playlist to see the most recent video of my layout.

[@Silverado21]

@@JPVideos81 Thats awesome you are in the hobby as well. Maybe we can connect on social media and share pictures.

[@rozebradshaw157]

I’m sure those trees were not so close to the tracks back then but looks so picturesque now! Great video as always jay!,

[@bluesplayer1959]

That was my old riding grounds for my Harley 90 back in 1974-5. that was also the last time a saw trains using the line. nice video brings back great memories.

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks for sharing

[@brendaholman2404]

Yes please do return. Thank you for what you do.

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks for watching

[@mikerusso4312]

jp that was a great walk i love learning about the history of rail roads thanks

[@JPVideos81]

So much history. More abandoned rail videos will be coming.

[@johndengler4595]

Great history, video and relaxing music!

[@JPVideos81]

Ty

[@tooling_engineer]

The mud pack on the upstream side of the tunnel is a beaver dam. It’s what they do.

[@williambryant5946]

Thank you. I've been trying to tell him that but I don't think he believes it yet.

[@raylamascus2296]

Jay I get sad when I see things like this I don't know why but it just makes me sad

[@manda60]

The dear old Weary Erie! Such a great railroad.

[@rickashay6023]

Nice walk and explore . Thanks for sharing.

[@JPVideos81]

My pleasure

[@jwon5614]

Enjoy your videos! The railways are an interesting part of our history; not to mention the scenery is beautiful!

[@JPVideos81]

👍

[@lorrainekrauss5140]

Fascinating and I would love if you would go back and do a walk through. Thanks again for the interesting history of the area!

[@charlesapplewhite4085]

You have done excellent work. I have seen several of your videos and all of them have been good. I am a New York Central fan of Contail as opposed Erie )Lackawanna) although I do have a pair of Lionel Erie”Alcohol E units” that I love.

[@MeridithAnne78]

Nice beautiful walk! Love the tunnels, definitely would love to an explore video on those!

[@patriciatinkey2677]

Thanks, JP! I, too, am fascinated by hand stacked rock construction. Please do return!

[@bethadams7517]

I don't fully understand the love for trains, I am well aware of their importance, though, past and present. My maternal Grandfather worked on a railroad in Ohio, I just can't remember which one. He loved trains, too. I have never ridden on a train, but have always wanted to. Not Amtrak, but the older models, especially those from the 1800's like I've seen in movies and on TV growing up. I appreciate you and your videos with all the history lessons, we should never forget our past. Thank you for keeping it alive.

[@JPVideos81]

The love for trains is something that cant be explained. You have it or you dont, but thanks for watching.

[@nancysmith2295]

I like the way you share the explore. I often try to make a logical story of the past events at a site as well. It makes it even more enjoyable when I do run into the factual narrative and find what I did and did not know. Thanks

[@JPVideos81]

You're welcome

[@davidlalone2286]

100% With you about railroads... Love Em Much!

[@sacandagaguy2646]

Awesome, Really enjoy your Rail history videos.

[@DJinNJ08830]

👍Thanks Jay. The NJT line from scraton if ever rebuilt will go to lacawanna station in Hoboken NJ. From their take path train or ferry to NYC. If interested chuck Walsh did a you tube serious on the lacawanna cut. That tunnel is amazing. Thanks for your great tour. Would love to see the tunnel.

[@DJinNJ08830]

@@samanthab1923 The pebiesnow .

[@oldenweery7510]

@@DJinNJ08830 Thanks for reminding me! Phoebe Snow was dressed all in white and never suffered from the grime of soot from coal smoke because she rode "The Road Of Anthracite." The Lackawanna used anthracite, or "hard coal," which burned cleanly, leaving no ash or cinders or soot to dirty up the neighborhoods through which the railroad passed. She was famous and I believe they even used her name for a "Name Train." Memories (I wish I had a memory!)...

[@diannemc4840]

Awesome vid! Don’t feel bad my nose runs when it’s cold🤣

[@oldenweery7510]

Me too; sinus trouble ran in my family, so if I'd had any stock in Kimberly-Clark, I'd have a comfortable income in my old age! My nose runs even in the summer, but when it turns chilly in the fall, it starts to dribble within ten feet of the door. (BTW, congrats on the correct use of the apostrophe. There's an epidemic of people all over the English-speaking world randomly sprinkling them in before esses, turning plurals into possessives. Very weird.)

[@ladyeagle9066]

Your video was very nice,love the little streams and water sounds,very pretty woodlands as well.Thanks for making the video,very interesting.Look forward to more.

[@mamasgonecreating1967]

We went to a model railroad display this last weekend. It was at Iowa State University's Reiman Gardens. It was really cool. I thought of you while I was there. I got some really nice pictures too.

[@JPVideos81]

Awesome

[@Galaxy2517]

Hats off to a fellow railfan.. Love anything to do with railroads and their history!

[@JPVideos81]

Ty for watching

[@melissawo4672]

I love seeing stuff like this and hearing the chopper kinda creeped me out for a moment hoping they weren't trying to look for anyone

[@VickyGeib-cg5tf]

Jp I found old video from 2019 I love all what you have find in rail road

[@suzieh8044]

In December 1853 there was a railroad war, parts of the line were pulled up, the bridges crossing over ther the streets of the city. The write up is 26 pages. My great great grandfather was Captain Straub of the great railroad war, and of the old Erie Guard, he was seated at the table of honor when President Taylor came to Erie that same year.

[@uh5034]

We love your videos! Thank you!

[@jaykozokas2983]

Thanks as always!

[@darlenegood4101]

Very enjoyable and peaceful. Great added music to enhance the views. Side note....we all have issues with our noses...don't sweat it. Thank you.

[@JPVideos81]

👃 lol

[@jhmorgan72753]

The planes go over my house every day all day !!!

[@OutsidewithTom]

Interesting area, thanks for the tour.

[@JPVideos81]

You're welcome

[@christinet.4159]

I've really enjoyed and learned a lot about the railroads from your videos. I appreciate you sharing your explorations, especially since I'm not able to get around anymore. You make it seems like I was there myself. Thank you! ☺

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks so much 😊

[@KflanntheRailfan]

Enjoyed that video Jay, passed by it many times driving to my house and family. We used to also get emergency calls on that train, had a car Fire back there about ten years ago. The bird you caught is known as a black eyed junco. They may have damned up that tunnel due to them surveying the land, make sure the lane stays empty and nothing runs in there. Another good one.

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks ken

[@RellyOhBoy]

I can totally dig the fascination with old rail stuff. Such a robust interconnected system to move people and goods; it’s quite difficult and expensive to totally eradicate all traces of an old railroad. Something will always be left behind. Whether it’s abandoned stations, trackage, right of ways, open cuts, bridges, tunnels, ties, retaining walls, or footings. Something is always left behind to be found. My focus is on NYC and the surrounding areas. More specifically Jersey City. The water front is where the bulk of the eastern most railroads terminated. Jersey city and Hudson county was a major convergence point for many old rail systems coming from the west so there is much to be found if you know where to look. Digging up info on the Erie railroad and Bergen Arches (Erie Cut) bought me to this video.

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks for checking it out

[@mayday4380]

I miss the sound of trains. I know there are a few left but it would be so cool if they would put more trains in service for people to travel on. My mom took us on a train when I was little and it is a memory that still makes me smile. Idea for ya: Can you take us through old forgotten factories? Kids now days have no idea what kind of jobs were out there for our Grandfathers and family members. My dad was a steel worker as was my grandfather and my uncles. The factory was torn down years ago but I know there are still old factories rusting away. Let kids see how cement blocks are made. Fences, plastics, bricks. Kids don't have any idea where these items come from. Hope I didn't overwhelm you.

[@JPVideos81]

Ive filmed some. Search international boiler works and you'll see my video.

[@catherinebreitfeller669]

Very interesting - love trains. Thank you. Would love to see other videos 😊

[@JPVideos81]

👍

[@RailfanNetwork]

Always enjoy your railroad videos!

[@JPVideos81]

Ty

[@robertpsieving4401]

I get why you love the history and anything related to railroads. I'm quite the same

[@JPVideos81]

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