Legends of the Rails (Dedicated to My Grandfather)

[@TrainGuru]

I lost my great grandfather... but I never met him. He was an avid train enthusiast like me. Born in the late 1910’s. I still miss him. It’s sad. I was in 2005 and he died in 2004. A full 2 years before I was born. I have all of his old VHS, DVD's, Photos, and even his 100th Lionel Anniversary Clock. He never had a model train set, so I have multiple to fill that gap. I don't believe in god or Christ, but I like to think that somewhere in the world, he's watching me carry on his memory and belongings.

[@marcleslac2413]

For mine, he was a carpenter at cp's angus shops.

[@arcapub]

May the Lord bless you.

[@martavianboone6795]

I lost mines the same way

[@elijahstevenson2546]

I really would keep those if I were you. I know you would never give those away no matter how much money people would pay you.

[@brisancomstock9366]

this music video still gives me chills 8 years later, damn

[@angelclemson]

Me and my Grandfather have the same relationship of loving trains and every time we see each other we always watch videos of them. So sorry for you lose you grandfather would have been really proud as I know mine would be to.

[@dstopard]

its the same story for me. but my grandfather hasnt passed away gladly

[@sergefeuze9249]

I feel the same way as you rest in peace to your grandfather 😢😢😢😢

[@henryault458]

I think this was the perfect song choice, to honor you grandfather. I'm pretty sure he would be very proud of you.

[@vincentandhimi6990]

yeah

[@Santafe_guy2000]

He would be

[@loganbilbrey2414]

Agreed

[@Ayden2008]

I approve of these statements here

[@thomasweekley9209]

I know how it feels to lose someone you love. Very sorry for your loss.

[@markhagerty259]

I bet he is watching in heaven and wondering how good of a grand child you are to him.

[@Sano_Kiyoshiro]

I am very sorry for the loss of you grandfather, I almost lost all of my grandparents, thankfully they are all doing well.

[@owenmeschter9888]

Great video as always; you grandfather would've been proud

[@leojanis9709]

Im.sorry for your loss, he sounded like a great and wonderful person

[@mylesa7068]

I lost my papa in 2009 and he really liked trains as much I did so this brings back memories for me

[@Kris-qy7hh]

This was awesome! Sorry about your grandfather😔

[@transportationproductions1794]

I agree. My grandmother died as well. 😢😭

[@JasontheFolf]

😢😢😢😭😭😭😭

[@Manatee693]

F

[@boxycat2922]

I feel sad because I lost my uncle

[@transportationproductions1794]

@A Southern Steam Engine 4501 That's terrible!

[@transportationproductions1794]

Sorry about your loss of your granddad. My grannie passed away 3 years ago.

[@bluefoxy6478]

Sorry for your loss, at least your honoring his memory. I respect that.

[@nathancorcoran5347]

My Uncle John loves trains like I am. He has a Lionel train layout. He died in 2017. I miss him. 😔

[@nathancorcoran5347]

@@LJRailfan-Gamer_07. My Aunt Nancy is keeping the Lionel trains.

[@heathergipps251]

Remember our time jimmy best of my life now your gone lt helps these videos so much ❤😢

[@christophers.o622]

Great video, great song & a great tribute to your grandfather. 7 members of my family worked for the Lehigh Valley railroad out of Coxton Yard near Pittston, Pennsylvania-Midway between Scranton & Wilkes-Barre. My great grandfather Kearney, 4 grand uncles & 2 second cousins all worked for the Lehigh Valley railroad from about around 1868 to 1976 when it became Conrail & worked for Conrail to about 1985. Railroads & trains are in my blood. I travel by Amtrak long distance and when I’m home in the San Diego area I ride to & from Los Angeles & Oxnard on the Pacific Surfliners alternating my visits between the 2 cities.

[@sanyukumaran3912]

Currently listening to this while I’m on a train going home from college for winter break. Nice feeling

[@vipervideoproductions]

Rest I peace for your grandfather! :( My grandpa used to work in steam engines Until he got his leg cut off by the wheels of a steam engine. He is still alive and well today!

[@Benthenewbie414]

I feel sorry for your grandfather man. Even with this song, it really gives me feels just by listening to it

[@ryansrailfanning]

My grandpa died in July of this year, 2022. I know how it feels. Nice video!

[@luca.vantstraat]

I lissent this every day and im so sorry about your grandthather

[@lowarcher]

I know it's been several years but I just found this video. Sorry for your grandfather's passing. This video does a fantastic job of sharing your love of trains. Thank you for sharing.

[@Zorataz8]

Same

[@Henriqueleal0609]

Your grandpa would be so proud Hes now with the other _legends of the engines.._

[@aplane9625]

I sorry for your loss but happy for how he can always listen to this up above

[@308RoadReady]

In 2015 I lost my granddad, who was a avid railfan. Most of his family were railroaders on the UP & CB&Q in the steam age. It wasn't him understanding me, but me understanding his passion and I got the steam bug to. Oh the stories he told about the depression, the war, and the one thing that kept him hoping.... steam locomotives. Standing by the mainline waiting for the evening freight and the crew would sometimes throw coal, toys, or snacks trackside for him and his buddies. A great tribute to a great generation....

[@WesternOhioInterurbanHistory]

HotRod Buick My uncle used to get candy from the engineers on the NYC.

[@bluefoxy6478]

I have a cousin who works on them! To bad i dont know him well, and i never meet him, but he gave me a thing that he uses on those trains, I cherish it. It may not look like much, probably because its looks like a jumper cable for your car, except its connected to a light bulb, and is for trains.

[@jusflims7129]

man... i love you but i also feel so sad for your grand dad its sad but that how life works i also heard a couple years ago my cousins dad died i hope you get better he shall go to heaven with wings

[@FeatherWings78]

This was a good choice. I'm sorry about your grandfather. I lost my grandfather too

[@sanyukumaran3912]

Sorry for loss dude. But he would have been proud. My father and I ride the motorcycle out to the altamont pass railroad all the time to watch the trains. I love trains and I understand the relationship between you and your grandfather.

[@manjulakaru]

I must say that part with big boy’s whistle is awesome

[@kylemcdonald3724]

We All Respect The People Who Understand Our Happiness, Dead Or Alive, Sorry About Your Grandfather. I Love Your Videos. Your Videos Make Me Not Feel Embarrassed About Liking Trains.❤❤❤

[@trainboy8380]

ur the best rail fanning channel. and sorry for ur loss

[@the-frozen-van]

my condolences to you and your family You can see that you loved him a lot, in fact my grandfather also liked him but I couldn't meet him

[@mausisbestwaifu8376]

I am sorry for your loss and that was amazing you included 611 big boy challenger and even the Pere Marquette 1225

[@TheJordanIssam]

Song name: Legends Of The Rails Song writer: James Coffey From: TM Books And Videos I Love Toy Trains

[@skrep359]

Anyone else get shivers everywhere when you watched this?

[@2DIttyBitty]

Rest In Peace to your grandfathers man he’s in a way better place

[@sidah9871]

I miss my Great Grandfather and My grandfather who are experts about trains and one of them tried on The Vanderbilt, I was to take back that era where trains are the best way of travel

[@Santafe_guy2000]

I know how it feels I lost my grandpa when I was 2 I’m 10 now

[@Strasburg90fan]

You did good!!! Steam locomotives have been, are, and always will be the legends of the rails!!!

[@Nikolol55]

good video i empathize with you because my grandpa also passed away and he know that i loved trains

[@nathanantwhistle3869]

I know how you feel. My grandfather died from Asbestosis when I was around 13 years old. He understood that I love my model trains (I collect British locomotives). The last thing he got me before he died was an A4 pacific called 'Falcon'. I take extra care of it because of that. Still, may the pearly gates open for your grandfather.

[@hudson_productions1769]

May youre grandfather rest in heaven this was a good choice of video

[@JCmilwaukee]

Rip he will live on forever 😢

[@tommyhauck8597]

i also think of the large coal powered ocean liners of white star line, like the olympic, titanic, majestic, and cunard line's aquatania.....it was an age of REAL MEN..............not afraid to get their hands dirty, know how to power steam engine...........i also worked in a large high school in the boiler room, i loved every minute of it, it reminded me of the boilers on a large liner! you talk about your grand father, a day does not go by that i do not think of mine and my grandmother............he had less then an 8th grade education, but could do anything with his hands.........wood work,, electric, plumbing...............he also was a streetcar motorman. both of them to me are who i have tried to live my life by.

[@TheStupidone4]

even thought its be 4 years im sorry for your loss

[@Polak-dd7ds]

This song really can make the railroad a mystical entitiy. R.I.P your grandfather.

[@VRDenshaOtaku]

your grandparents should be proud not only you show how much they Infulenced your life, and making one of the BEST MUSIC VIDEOS OUT THERE! honestly why is the Crap that we have now more famous than this... this should go on Vevo

[@bedflopperstudios2191]

Mrps T334 true that

[@cmag19]

Spot on music video, and I think all your subscribers feel sorry for your grandfather.

[@petroltrankof2667]

0:42 hits different all these years later🫡✊️

[@Santafe_guy2000]

THIS SONGIS EPIC R.I.P your grandpa I Beet he was a good man :(

[@Santafe_guy2000]

I Don’t know him But HE WAS A GREAT MAN IM SO SORRY FOR YOU😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😢🥺😩

[@benjaminklaassen4722]

This is exactly why so many people love steam engines; it's not just that they're beautiful to look at, but every locomotive has their own voice and personality; their controls, their pipes, the sounds they make as they move down the tracks, it's all different with every engine. Not like the diesels that have taken their place; they all sound the same when they go past. But steamers? They all sound different, and if you listen closely, you can even tell which engine is coming down the line just from the sound of the hum on the tracks. Bring back steam!

[@MidlandProductions]

I LOVE TRAINS

[@mikepericolosi9386]

Sorry about your loss man. I have never lost anyone in my life but, me and my grandfather are both train lovers. I would never be the same if he passed away. Sorry for the late comment but I just found this video

[@trainchaser17b91]

I know what you mean my grandpa has took me to my school dance every year and he used to take me everywhere no matter what

[@OfficialSEIC2K6]

This song is a tribute to his fallen grandfather. Father must be smiling at you from the afterlife

[@MIMRailPics24]

Sorry about ur grandfather me and my grandpa were both into trains then he also passed but this also reminded me of him as well and brought back a lot of nostalgia and I really like this song

[@dstopard]

may your grandfather be remembered.

[@Zorataz8]

Sorry for your loss

[@rhettstrains4681]

Perfect song to honor him!

[@pilotbug6100]

I know I am very late but I am sorry for your loss. I am glad you two had a good relationship. like me and my grandfather (before he died as well) may he live on

[@FNAF_GUY-nn7te]

He was a good man i Don’t know him But still he was a good man

[@catschow9166]

RIP railfaningboys grandfather

[@4x4bowtiebandit]

Sorry to hear that

[@Idkjustgothere]

I’m so sorry about your grandfather😔

[@NorthWARail]

Your Grandfather must be happy and proud of you i lost my Great Grandfather in 2010 when i was just 2 months old D:

[@zephyr_bet_1522]

I love it, and I'm sorry for your loss.

[@mausisbestwaifu8376]

Welp 611 is back in preservation. That didnt last long. Sorry for your loss

[@willbode8299]

That's very thoughtful of you. I'm sorry about your grandfather. Did he work for the railroad or something?

[@mdgfb05]

great choice of song! sorry about your losses i lost my uncle too :(

[@raymondchason2877]

i just realized the one shot is of 3985 i thought it was 4014 but then thought this was made many years before 4014 was restored

[@christopherspringer2764]

@railfanningboy, I understand your loss. I'm very sorry about your grandfather. My grandfather died in 2017 from pancreatic cancer that he's been battling for 39 years. He was an engineer on the Southern Pacific piloting GS-4's through northern and central California. Me and him have many great train chasing memories, and I'm sad that he's gone, but I'm still very happy that I got to meet him and share a bunch of wonderful experiences. He died a devout Christian, and I'm very excited to meet him again one day in glory.

[@elijahstevenson2546]

I'm sorry for your loss. I lost my grandma to the same kind cancer last year.

[@NERRP2017]

Sorry about your grandfather I wish him well in heaven Hope he is driving the scraped steamers up there in train heaven What was his favorite passenger train And what was his fav steam locomotive.

[@Sams_Trains]

My grandfather also used to work on the NYC railroad.

[@terrariafanthefloran]

Sam's Trains Thats Cool

[@Manatee693]

The central? Sweet. Wish i lived back then.

[@kevp9601]

We are so, so Sorry For Your Loss. :'-((

[@thescotishtwins9106]

im sorry about your loss but a good video!

[@MiguelBricaBrac]

sorry for your loss

[@arlesdaleengine9039]

Sorry about your grandfather

[@UltraEntertainment_Plush]

Yeah my grandmother only recently died she was my only grandparent left after my grandfather passed away from cancer when I was 3

[@TKS60163]

I know I'm late, but, I wish the best for you and your family.

[@isashikijungonzales4649]

My grandpa passed away a couple of days ago he also knew my love for trains 🚂 😢

[@justintheprotogen9348]

1:46 this is my favorite part

[@Rorosfuntime]

I think this was a perfect song yass

[@Rorosfuntime]

NAH 2YEARS AGO!?

[@Rorosfuntime]

TWO!??!

[@Rorosfuntime]

I DONT REMEMBER THIS!?

[@Antifurrystaffsergeant7368]

I lost my grandad last year before Christmas he understood my history of navel ships :(

[@marcleslac2413]

It hits harder now that we lost Tom McComas.

[@nathaliewilson3693]

Sorry for your loss/ R. I. P/ childhood song right here/ steam trains for the win/ there better/ America needs steam trains

[@nssrrailfan]

So sorry for your grandfather. The audio is a little wonky though.

[@gamingandmore888]

Sorry for your loss 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@lilbuckarooski4834]

It's a journey back to a place in time when a hot cup of coffee only cost you a dime

[@WesternOhioInterurbanHistory]

I had an uncle, he lived along the NYC. He knew every engineer who came through his small town in Ohio. He would often get candy from the engineers. Sadly he passed before I met him. But my grandfather told me about him.

[@Santafeguy49]

great fodeage of UP 844☺ but your grandpa is not SUS but sorry for him😪

[@NZRT5068]

very sorry to hear that my great grandad worked for new zealand railways FOR NZR

[@sweed6487]

Hi fellow kiwi

[@christinafarooque6996]

Im literally crying. Most if not all these steamers are gone 😢

[@northrailproductions]

Just found your channel and im late but srry for your loss

[@TheAtlantaRailfan]

I look at the clock it's a quarter to four It's been a long day, I can't take anymore I've got to get away and head down the track With a full head of steam and no lookin' back I hear the pistons pounding out the beat I feel the rhythm underneath my feet And I dream... Oh yeah, I dream I dream of the legends of the rails... of the legends of the rails I've got a temperature of a 103 I've got train fever and the one remedy is a steamer Black, headed down the line Through the hills and into the pine Travellin' along through the countryside I put my hand on the throttle and I open it wide And I dream... Oh yeah, I dream I dream of the legends of the rails... of the legends of the rails A black silhouette against the moonlight A whistle echoing into the night By the rocky hills through the mountain snow 100 miles and 100 to go It's a journey back to a place and time When a hot cup of coffee only cost you a dime And I dream... Oh yeah, I dream I dream of the legends of the rails... of the legends of the rails

[@TenderREZ]

(SNIIF) t-t-this makes me tear up

[@Bittern19]

Big boy 😄😃

[@erciliaeustaquiacoli8215]

Gosto muito de ver estas máquinas

[@hudson_productions1769]

1:45 best shot

[@kyleryoung1991]

Sorry about your Grandfather

[@mikecollins764]

If only stem still pulled frate