I am a retired CSX engineer from new castle pen. I worked with mike when he was a CSX conductor at the time ,he later got promoted to engineer . I loved working with mike then he left and moved down south . I sure did miss him . we had good times together .a true gentleman .!
@locomotiveengineermikebarn80423 жыл бұрын
Hi Burt, you were one of my favorite engineers in New Castle. If I had a dollar for every great conversation we had in the pool I'd have a pocket full. Burt Fitzgerald my friend how are you ! Thanks
@burtfitzgerald29353 жыл бұрын
@@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042 YOUR THE BEST MIKE !!
@locomotiveengineermikebarn80423 жыл бұрын
@burt fitzgerald I was totally surprised to see a fellow co-worker in my comments and feel truly blessed to have a gentleman like my old friend Burt respond. I look up to you Mr. Fitzgerald for how you kept me safe and helped me mature, while I was quite young when I first started working out of New Castle Pa. Hi Ball to you and all the great RR family out of OA Tower ❤️
@burtfitzgerald29353 жыл бұрын
@@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042 Well Mike I retired in 2010 was glad to get out when I DID they had remotes and cameras pointing at engineers in cab so it was time to move on I love your videos they are very professional you always had a knack at photography you will always be a bright spot in my career HI BALL MIKE YOU ARE ALL LINED UP!!!!
@locomotiveengineermikebarn80423 жыл бұрын
@@burtfitzgerald2935 thanks again Burt you know after so many years RR is in your blood and you never forget the yrs past ... but it's so good to have great memories of the times when railroading was fun. Hi Ball
@andie_pants3 жыл бұрын
Turning the lights off to not blind the drivers on the highway. Solid.
@andie_pants3 жыл бұрын
I genuinely oould never remain alert long enough to do this job. I'd end up spacing out or dozing off in the seat.
@maxshelltrack61313 жыл бұрын
@@andie_pants then you wake up and wonder why you're not moving because the alerter stopped the train because you didn't reset it lol.
@kennethwallace43383 жыл бұрын
@@maxshelltrack6131 no more run away trains
@andie_pants3 жыл бұрын
@@maxshelltrack6131 I'd need to set an alarm that goes off every 15 minutes! :-D
@maxshelltrack61313 жыл бұрын
@@andie_pants actually the alerter sounds every fifteen secs if nothing is touched but yeah.
@mrsurfliner1493 жыл бұрын
I don’t even know why it’s so relaxing to watch him drive one of these beasts
@Trainman-cw1zl3 жыл бұрын
Everything about Railroading is relaxing
@Kaithelegoguy3 жыл бұрын
@@Trainman-cw1zl ikr
@mike322773 жыл бұрын
@@Trainman-cw1zl He better not get too relaxed were he's sitting.
@mike322773 жыл бұрын
Driving?...Where's the steering wheel just in case he wanted to pull in to a Burger King or drive it up to a convenient store? Driving? You don't something on tracks.😂🤣
@WendysCraftDen3 жыл бұрын
I live in Wales GB and every holiday my husband and I took had to include at least one or more steam train rides. xxxx
@seanwhite75323 жыл бұрын
Love how this guy is totally chill while operating that thing.
@truthmatters4ever570 Жыл бұрын
Just like truckers railroad workers don't get the credit they deserve. They keep our country going. Thanks for all your hard work
@churchofseabass9227 Жыл бұрын
"And here, you can see a rare glimpse of a Mike Barnett in his natural habitat. Absolutely stunning"
@TruckerLerone2 жыл бұрын
I’m a truck driver for 16 years and counting. For some reason I always thought you can just kick your feet up relaxing and enjoy the ride and had a bed or whatever in there. This video is very informative for those of us who are ignorant to your job.
@eligreg99 Жыл бұрын
If Train Drivers did that there would be so many accidents it would be ridiculous lol. Some could argue they need to be more alert than truck drivers
@imgeet939 Жыл бұрын
@@eligreg99 more capable of making quick intelligent decisions
@district2productions Жыл бұрын
@@justingonzalez54not without it being a safety hazard
@district2productions Жыл бұрын
@@justingonzalez54 Lucky
@Mrright879 ай бұрын
Kick my feet up all the time running.. hell I've relaxed my right leg out the window, parked of course lol
@captainx23193 жыл бұрын
I've always wanted to drive one of these beasts of metal, I'll be 14 soon, so its something I will consider as a career. Happy retirement!
@ReadingAreaRailfan3 жыл бұрын
Captain X im 14 r now man i feel u 1000000% i wanna go out to reading and norther eventually. I road in GP38-2 admiral cab 2013, which is an ex NS unit they own!
@TheFailroaders3 жыл бұрын
You should definitely go for it as a career. It's the best thing I feel like I ever did and the memories pictures and friends are priceless
@jed-henrywitkowski64703 жыл бұрын
Keep your eyes on that goal! My dad wanted to be a truck driver since he was a child. Now he owns his own tractor (truck)!
@ReadingAreaRailfan3 жыл бұрын
@@jed-henrywitkowski6470 next year im actually going to apply to our local s.t.e.m. program in diesel tech, so who knows, maby il rebuild diesels someday!
@captainx23193 жыл бұрын
@@jed-henrywitkowski6470 Nice! Thx!
@straightto83 жыл бұрын
Reminds me how much I miss being an engineer, my railroad career didn’t last the full 30 as I wanted, but I did live my childhood dream job. Thanks for sharing Mike!
@txxmiles29743 жыл бұрын
i know how you feel. did for 15 years . never had so much fun on a job
@hoghead33683 жыл бұрын
Living my dream also
@txxmiles29743 жыл бұрын
@@hoghead3368 there was a time when i told people what i did for a living, and their reply was wow what a cool job. it reminded me ya it was cool only on day one. looking back , had the time of my life . so much power in my hands . and some one trusted me with a $$$$$$$$ loco.
@straightto83 жыл бұрын
@Pumpum Pum Where I worked we had about 6 female engineers out of 50 on the roster, more females were conductors than engineers. It’s not impossible, thick skin is a must and a willingness to learn and not be afraid to ask questions.
@FlowzTheRhythm3 жыл бұрын
Wait how did you become one? I’m an engineer working on designs behind a desk and I hate it. I wanted more hands on but didn’t think engineering was all office work. I’m considering this as a profession
@timwhitford28882 жыл бұрын
I can tell who’s captain of this ship! Nice running! I can tell you’ve mastered your craft my brother. I’m retired CSX Engineer, Albany Division. Buffalo To Albany was my route 300 mile run. Sure miss the thrill of wheeling them trains around. Stay safe brother.
@dougmcclintic Жыл бұрын
Hey there brother...how's retirement??????? stay healthy man!!
@locomotiveengineermikebarn80423 жыл бұрын
98% of the train ride depends upon the rail itself I cannot emphasize that enough and I'm grateful to the men and women who help keep the rails safe to ride upon , the other 2% becomes the most important factor and can even become more important at moments of high excitement and anxiety in the case of an immediate need for action on behalf of the locomotive engineer. Our skills can save the trip or destroy the town. I salute all of my fellow locomotive engineers world wide. Have a safe and enjoyable day.
@locomotiveengineermikebarn80423 жыл бұрын
@Cayden Webber Thank you Cayden and the many men & women who make the rails safe therefore making America safe !
@tramways_14353 жыл бұрын
Great to see it from the perspective of the engineer at work. The for us Europeans, impressive American trains with their bells and horns and impressive diesel sounds. It feels a bit like being there. A sincere THANK YOU from the Netherlands!
@ancientsalt42913 жыл бұрын
Fun fact, the glass in the cabin is bulletproof. For reasons you can probably surmise. Some people dont like the horns at 2:30 in the AM. Heard stories of engineers getting shot at, 2x4s thrown at them, etc.
@southjerseysound73402 жыл бұрын
I love traveling on trains in Europe but there's nothing like the raw power of American freight trains. I still remember seeing my first really big freight train in TN when I was a kid. We didn't have real big trains where I grew up. So when I lost count of the cars, I just couldn't believe it.
@teeceedeecee2 жыл бұрын
@@southjerseysound7340 after about the 20th car, the sights, sounds and smells sort of lull me into a trance like you've been hypnotized
@southjerseysound73402 жыл бұрын
@@teeceedeecee they can be hypnotic. I have a place in Bulgaria and before I had a car there I used to travel by train a lot. Everyone thought I was crazy because the bus was faster and nicer. But the clickety clack of the tracks used to put me to sleep and because people using the train were trying to save money so first class was usually empty. But believe me it's a stretch calling it first class 😆
@Walter_Sobchak_43 Жыл бұрын
As an American from Ohio. I truly fell in love with Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and the Dutch people when I visited. I would recommend anyone visit the Netherlands before doing the usual Paris or London vacation.
@P30CH3 жыл бұрын
Next best thing to a cab ride!! Thank you Mr. Barnett.
@laaeeh3 жыл бұрын
I agree
@alankjkj13 жыл бұрын
I will be 67 years old in a couple of months hopefully and I love anything to do with trains and planes. I have built a model railroad and with the help of a computer, I have flown my desk all around the world. I spent 36 years in the fire service and would let you drive or tiller my ladder truck if I could drive your train. Oh wait we are both retired never mind. Thanks for sharing.
@locomotiveengineermikebarn80423 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your service to the public I was a fireman on a class 1 fire department along the way in my working career al well I worked in a pumper co. Eng. #4 along with being a damage control man on board ship in the USN 192-1975 .
@alankjkj13 жыл бұрын
Locomotive Engineer Mike Barnett, I started my career at Eng co.4 on a class 1 dept. myself. I was a ladder man for 33 of the 36 years. Tillering a ladder truck is by far the most fun you can have driving fire apparatus. The Vietnam war was still going on and I didn't get drafted so I wasn't in the military. Like Ali said I don't have a beef with those people they never called me names. Thank you for your service and enjoy your retirement from one badass profession..Locomotive Engineer.
@DanielPRails3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service Mike. Interesting to see details like this that lead you to where you are.
@locomotiveengineermikebarn80423 жыл бұрын
I'll also be 67 soon
@alankjkj13 жыл бұрын
DOBERMAN PAC, not to worry I have been on vacation since the day after my 59th birthday.
@echo-qe4gw3 жыл бұрын
I did this job for 40 years. Retired 2009 Great Lakes Division.
@martybanks37983 жыл бұрын
Hey I enjoyed your video tremendously. My big brother has been working for KCS in Shreveport,La. Since 1977. He's done everything with KCS but drive the train.
@burtfitzgerald29353 жыл бұрын
So did I .retired in 2010 on great lakes division .I worked out of new castle jct. M y run was between new castle and willard ohio and ashtabula to new castle I miss the guys and running the trains but had to move on !
@echo-qe4gw3 жыл бұрын
@@burtfitzgerald2935 I retired out of Avon, IN. My last runs were Avon to Toledo, OH. Plus I use to run from Avon to St. Louis, Mo.
@burtfitzgerald29353 жыл бұрын
@@echo-qe4gw when I hired out on the B&0 in 1967 I hired out as a fireman and worked in the rail yard at haselton ohio when a road train went by my engineer said that is where you should be because you wont learn anything in the yard so I took a pool turn and spent next 43 years on road !!
@s.patricklewis11893 жыл бұрын
@@martybanks3798 my uncle worked for them as well.
@justinsanders27053 жыл бұрын
You have one of the coolest jobs. Playing with trains all day. 👍
@lachietod39183 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this. I'm a railwayman of over forty years in the UK - not as a Driver/Engineer - so anything like this is of great interest, and I model US railway in N scale. Done a few cab patrols in my life, would have loved to have done one, in this loco. Thanks for posting, really enjoyed it.
@richharris94893 жыл бұрын
I have n scale as well. N scale is awesome. Kato power
@TheFoodieCutie Жыл бұрын
I see now that being a Locomotive Engineer isn't as so much going down the track as it is stopping and controlling down the track. Reminds me of downhill skiing, when I was younger and first did it, I didn't realize the whole trick is controlling your speed down the hill, not going down the hill! Thank you Mr. Mike for the video and the nice ride on down the rails!
@homeandelectronicsstop15993 жыл бұрын
IT TAKES A SPECIAL PERSON THAT HAS the TALENT TO DO THE WORK
@larsmeijerink54713 жыл бұрын
Its not that hard though. You just drive and have a talk with your colleagues all day. It would be impressive if he would have to steer. Driving a train is kids play.
@Mrright879 ай бұрын
@larsmeijerink5471 late reply.. if it was kids play everyone would be doing it my man
@locomotiveengineermikebarn80423 жыл бұрын
Watch these movies on a big screen with stereo sound awesome !!!!!!!
@bairdsubrailfan83183 жыл бұрын
Agreed! 👍
@danbedford54193 жыл бұрын
Mike whats it like to be a train engineer?
@kswift6720003 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed you my brother and the music is off the chain!!!! Loved it subscribing!!!
@locomotiveengineermikebarn80423 жыл бұрын
@@danbedford5419 It wan an awesome adventure.
@danbedford54193 жыл бұрын
How many years were u an engineer?
@imrr20843 жыл бұрын
The way you interract with your conductor brings me back to many of the trips I had while I was a conductor with NS. Its moments like that that make me proud to be a railroader. Awesome videos and congratulations on retirement!
@locomotiveengineermikebarn80423 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@Theworkingclassdrummer2 жыл бұрын
Was it your conductor sitting next to you and talking to you on that trip?
@Starsnu13 жыл бұрын
Mike, you seem to have the same passion and love for trains that I do for airplanes. I just retired after flying for a major airline after 34 years of service. Love the video Mike. Thanks for sharing!
@JamesT_Rustle Жыл бұрын
the whistle is a lifesaver. not just for the public. ROW workers especially
@jed-henrywitkowski64703 жыл бұрын
I know it's childish, however, as a son of a man who has been truck driving for nearly three decades I have such awe at the road and rail logistics of this great nation. Particularly of those that go beyond a certain region.
@kennethwashington8543 жыл бұрын
Hey mike love your videos , whats the top speed you at ??
@jed-henrywitkowski64703 жыл бұрын
@Alex Burns Lame.
@jed-henrywitkowski64703 жыл бұрын
@Alex Burns Some rail and road logistics companies, only operate within a certain state or states. sometimes, their operations may only be in one or two counties. Hence, why I said what I said, the way I did.
@Truckngirl3 жыл бұрын
The power. The magestry! You being the captain of that ship fascinates me and I have deep respect for you. As a trucker I used to deliver parts to your repair shops at such places at Morrill, North Platt and Barstow. I also worked the crew shuttle back in the day when your crew was four. God bless you, brother!
@locomotiveengineermikebarn80423 жыл бұрын
Thanks Truckngirl !
@charlesgreer76413 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the ride along man. Lost my pops to cancer bout 5 years ago. He retired from kcs as a engineer. I never got to ride with him never got this view or a chance to see how he did it. My plan was work on rail road after I graduated highschool but right b4 I did the employment office told them no more hiring relatives which had been a tradition for the rail road hell my paw paw and his brother and 2 of my pops brothers all worked for the Illinois central gulf out of the maccomb ms yard at the same time at one point. Later they said you could hire relatives as long as it was out of different yards. I had my app in at the employment office and had started driving a truck. I missed a call from my rep at the employment office while working found out later from pops they hired a couple guys so missed that opportunity. Still driving trucks now been 25 years. Time Flys. I have a tat on my back of a train and truck meeting at a crossing that says till our paths cross again pops. On it symbolic of both of us moving freight but in different ways. Apple dont fall far from the tree.
@bunnyman6321 Жыл бұрын
RIP to your Pops
@oilfan27423 жыл бұрын
It’s so calming to watch Him drive because he’s so happy and he handles the trains so well
@Athenstrainman3 жыл бұрын
God bless this man!
@donnaviestenz77732 жыл бұрын
Congrats on retirement!!
@gregpeterman11022 жыл бұрын
My grandfather was an engineer for Seaboard Coast Line for 40 years, the railroad workers retirement pay was given in one lump sum and he was exempt from the failed big government social security scam. Im still benefiting from his work decades later.
@lukasfoster85053 жыл бұрын
This is so soothing, it’s like listening to a asmr video.
@kevp9601 Жыл бұрын
Forever In Our "Railroad" Hearts, Every Retired Steam Locomotive Engineers For Those Who Are Retired 🚂🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋
@yamajammer762 жыл бұрын
This guy loves his job.
@jeromecabral1923 жыл бұрын
I knew a friend when I was in high school. His uncle was a train engineer. He told me it is fun. You get to see many places. He retired in 2016
@ABSTRACTAL3 жыл бұрын
You have got the coolest job in the World my friend. You get to run the reins of the original Iron Horse! Thanks so much for posting this awesome video! All the very best from the Great White North!
@locomotiveengineermikebarn80423 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the nice comments.
@michaelhostetler51908 ай бұрын
Man I never thought about this much been a Truck driver for 20 years like to travel. I would love this...
@kevp9601 Жыл бұрын
Thank You For The "Railroad" Rides You Have Givin' Us.
@StevenRides3 жыл бұрын
I thank you so much for the videos. It's not often you get to see this POV. It's so relaxing watching this, especially the night rides. You're a great engineer, i've listened in on some of the conversations and they're hilarious. I think awhile ago I saw your retirement video, happy retirement and best wishes!
@hoganrichard96273 жыл бұрын
I like the name of his drink--"full throttle". I'd need a whole case of that drink to stay awake! Trains are the ultimate relaxation (for the passenger) but sheer monotony and hard work for the crew. I truly enjoyed watching this.
@AppalachianRailroader_ Жыл бұрын
Ahhhhh yes the good ol W & A. I ran that line & the KD & KA for 7 years.
@babarock20002 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the ride. My Dad was a 40+ year man with Southern.
@southernpennsyrailfan85792 жыл бұрын
I cannot wait till I graduate high school and apply to CSX to drive one of these beautiful million ton steel beast
@michaelengland47937 күн бұрын
Same
@justkiddin083 жыл бұрын
I worked for the Alaska Railroad for years and enjoyed every bit of it. Love your video Mike!
@werewolflover86366 ай бұрын
Thank you for your service sir. You help keep the WORLD running!
@neilwalsh873 жыл бұрын
Everyone here that thinks the railway is a dream job, be ready for little sleep at some points, calls on your holidays and days off to come in (Optional). The negativity and politics are nuts.
@joelwolfe75792 жыл бұрын
Only railroaders know
@district2productions2 жыл бұрын
@@joelwolfe7579 my dad works for panam railways and he is only awake at home for a few hours
@joelwolfe75792 жыл бұрын
@@district2productions very hectic some times
@district2productions2 жыл бұрын
@@joelwolfe7579 yep
@AnimeIntrospective2 жыл бұрын
I'm ready
@RTNeuf3 жыл бұрын
I don’t get to see what the inside of a locomotive looks like on the inside, let alone how to operate one. Great video sir, and thank you for what you do!
@maxshelltrack61313 жыл бұрын
If you played msts or any of those simulators.
@KutWrite3 жыл бұрын
There are many other videos on YT showing that. Some even show how they start the engine. Check my channel for a CSX new-hire video, too. It's 22 years old, but still should interest you.
@gregpeterman11022 жыл бұрын
My grandfather snuck me aboard one for a couple of minutes in the 50s, and was afraid of getting caught and losing his job, he showed me how you blow the horn.
@jsmith1980952 жыл бұрын
Imagine having this job and seeing all this beautiful scenory
@doughannah40513 жыл бұрын
Mike that was the best compilation of cab rides I have ever viewed. Only way it could get better would be there in person. Thanks for sharing your work with us. Will be watching for more.
@dalea.82333 жыл бұрын
Mike, there is no doubt in my mind that you love your job and are proud to go to work everyday. All of your videos are well done. Love your channel. Stay save!
@andoniades3 жыл бұрын
That looks like one of the most peaceful, enjoyable, and satisfying jobs on the planet.
@andoniades3 жыл бұрын
@JDTX .JDTX I can imagine in urban areas being super stressful. I was thinking that the rural areas out in the countryside must be nice and peaceful.
@thetreedemoknight48273 жыл бұрын
quick disclaimer before i say this: I'm a frequent train simulator player and have never operated on a real-life locomotive i can second all of these. Peaceful, enjoyable, and satisfying. however if you enjoy any of those too much, you'll find the polar opposite of all 3 in 15 seconds.
@andoniades3 жыл бұрын
@@thetreedemoknight4827 as with anything.
@chilidog13 жыл бұрын
Really great video Mike!! So glad I came across this one. The music was perfect with it as well. Thank you for your service to all of us brother.
@natertaterz3352 жыл бұрын
I love how you blew the horn back at the truck at 13:13 haha.
@vincentgibson9912 жыл бұрын
Mr. Mike I just discovered your channel....and im happy that i did...i always wanted to be a train engineer ever since i was a kid growing up in NY....and i STILL want to drive a train....these videos will motivate me to make my dream come true....Thank you
@Rags2250 Жыл бұрын
Nice! My grandfather on my mothers side worked the Milwaukee road from 1914 to 1972. Switching work Mpls. and St Paul MN. Could you imagine starting at the age of 14 working the railroad, he did and he loved it! As a kid i used to go to work with him on school days off. I was allowed to sit in the fireman seat or the caboose. My great uncle (grandfathers brother) ran the passenger train to Chicago from Minneapolis and I got to ride in the cab with him once. I remember I couldn't go back past baggage car but it was to noisy to go through the engine houses, had main and auxiliary unit behind that. It was cool the thumping of those V16s but to noisy. My grandfather on my fathers side work the Great Northern road in the early 1900's then started his own boiler maker company. Over history the railroads, or owner seem to look down on the guys, and gals now. Like the litigation going on now. I think those folks in the office or management should have to work on the road for a year to see what you guys have to deal with! Nice videos!
@MrJohn7143 жыл бұрын
Keep an eye out for Hobo Shoestring!
@openphoto3 жыл бұрын
Dude needs all the luck he can get :)
@coreyl7363 жыл бұрын
Lol he's probably out there some where
@coreyl7363 жыл бұрын
Lol
@b3j83 жыл бұрын
Knowin him he was probably ON the train! LOL
@NortheastCorridorFilms3 жыл бұрын
Good ol shoestring! He’s a legend
@trainnerd253 ай бұрын
the fact that he worked on those B&O engines was very neat, love working with these old heads they really knew the best.
@clarkgriswold5842 Жыл бұрын
Such a rare sight. So much elegance, precision, and accuracy. A beauty like no other. Beautiful Locomotive Engineer Mike Barnett.
@RonnieClarke-vh4ip6 ай бұрын
Bless ing job that one in million you. Got it like will Smith his movies
@HighRail623 жыл бұрын
Thank You for allowing us to ride along. Can't express my gratitude enough. Love to see more.
@locomotiveengineermikebarn80423 жыл бұрын
Thanks High Rail enjoy.
@B-and-O-Operator-Fairmont3 жыл бұрын
God Bless you Engineer Barnett. May your retirement be long, healthy, and happy.
@derrickgoodman84343 жыл бұрын
The closest I could get to this is train simulator 2020 and train sim world.
@johnnyblaze4103 жыл бұрын
Try Run 8
@duskeyduskey3 жыл бұрын
True
@SKumar-fk6tj3 жыл бұрын
TRAINZ Simulator Android.
@sceu252 жыл бұрын
@@SKumar-fk6tj no
@poorhouz50512 жыл бұрын
TSW2 for me... looks fun though... and complicated. LOL
@domthomas10023 жыл бұрын
When ever I can I enjoy watching CSX coming up from Florida. You go right through my work area in Ariton, Al. Mike, be safe and stay focused.
@ianrx1223 жыл бұрын
Used to drive for a mining company in the NW of Aus. Enjoyed being out on a train but hearing the detector go off it was always "please not my train". Good to see you enjoying yourself.
@Longsword814 Жыл бұрын
What an awesome job, Thank you for taking us along with you!
@AncientFlight1 Жыл бұрын
Brought back memories of my NYC rail yard work at Albany on 2-6-2 Hudsons and later at Selkirk depot. Thanks
@donramey1 Жыл бұрын
Always, always, always look forward to finding another Mike Barnett VDO, He is so Cool and his videos are Great!
@lesliejentzsch10633 жыл бұрын
I loved this video, first person is a lot different than the railfan types. Thank you for keeping america moving.
@BobDenny2 жыл бұрын
Mike this is soooooo uplifting! Those of you who watch this, PLEASE STAY WITH IT TILL THE LAST 10 MINUTES. I love it!!! You're a great man. If you have children they are lucky. I see from a comment below that you are highly respected going back. BRAVO on making your own luck and not letting people telling you you're a victim. 1976 onward. Out-f***ing-standing!!!
@UFO1513 жыл бұрын
Love watching these videos Mike, thank you for posting!
@overstreetmorton85852 жыл бұрын
Awesome Video, Enjoy your retirement, I just reasonally retired from the Staten Island Railway, 06/30/2021, of 33Year's ,Thank U 4 sharing the Video Sir,
@thatlowesguy55443 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! Always been my dream to be a locomotive engineer and this has been a great experience to watch. Love the soundtrack too! Keep on doin what you do and congrats on earning that spot on the right side. Truly is an honor to work your way up to that position.
@SD40Fan_Jason3 жыл бұрын
Holy mackerel I've been on that same route as conductor and engineer here in Atlanta. The locations at night look nothing like they do in the daytime and this video certainly expressed that! Love the shots of I-75 at a standstill while you have nothing but open track and clear signals out ahead of you. Also @19:25 Tilford yard when it still had tracks and trains. It's been a minute since it looked like that. Mr. Mike I hope I can retire one day and enjoy the retired life as you have. If you ever do a Vlog where you talk about your career I hope you mention what it was like to work on rails that are no longer there. I've been on the job for 20 years now and I have worked on rails that are not there anymore. I still have 15-20 years yet to go before I can tie em' down and pull the pin but I look forward to sharing those stories someday. God Bless you brother!
@locomotiveengineermikebarn80423 жыл бұрын
Thanks Clawdya.
@bunnyman6321 Жыл бұрын
That's a good observation of you noticed how things look at night vs day.
@jamesmccoy6663 жыл бұрын
One of the best train videos I seen on KZbin. Please keep up the good work and stay safe.
@cjmueller54552 жыл бұрын
This is the first “over the Engineer’s shoulder vid I have ever seen. Excellent!
@NorfolkSouthernGEETAC3 жыл бұрын
Very cool Mike. I love the horn sounds from each engine that you run and I love when you run the trains both day and night and when it’s raining or snowing and I also love when you the trains when you are going over the railroad crossing.
@racheal49513 жыл бұрын
what sound track is that playing?
@CyberLordLLC3 жыл бұрын
I’m a TrainBuff and I’ve had Engineers loss me water and wave. Nice guys.
@jonathanbriggs70572 жыл бұрын
I'm thinking about applying at csx. So watching this video and seeing you roll through my home town made it even better
@anraegodley-cooper63212 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks for the ride Brother Mike, Blessings to you and your family.
@James_Knott3 жыл бұрын
Been there, done that, got the T-shirt. Many years ago, I was a technician with CN Telecommunications, which was owned by CN Rail. I spent about 2.5 years working in Northern Ontario and often rode freights, at either end, in addition to passenger trains. I even rode a gas car once. Back in those days I was on trains so often the conductors stopped asking me for my pass. In addition to my work pass, I also had as service pass, which took me all across Canada, from Newfoundland to Vancouver Island. BTW, the engineers did not like stopping freight trains if they didn't have to. That meant I often had to hop on and off a freight, passing my equipment to/from the conductor, as I walked along side the moving train. There was one occasion when I was standing below the headlight and taking pictures of the scenery we passed through.
@therealgblum50753 жыл бұрын
Love these videos! I could sit and watch for hours
@robintaylor485 Жыл бұрын
I could do that job every day and never get tired of it
@Trains-With-Shane2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this, Mike! My dad's cousin worked on the ATSF for many years.
@michaelmorgan7893Ай бұрын
Well, at least CSX has the same blue and gold yellow as the old Santa Fe. Born and raised in California, the Santa Fe was my favorite railway.
@copperallen25983 жыл бұрын
First of all, I LOVE this perspective and I can see now why an engineer would get nervous when someone blows a crossing in front of you , I know I'll never do it again. We've got a big problem in northern Indiana with CSX blocking the crossings sometimes for over 30 minutes and even longer. I can understand successive train movements but when they are just sitting there it gets pretty frustrating. Anyway, love your professionalism and your video's, keep up the good work.
@CDtrumpet53 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike, great content. I, (and Im sure many fellow viewers) would love to hear some stories of the B&O, back before the CSX days. If you ever have the time, Im sure you have some hair-raising and wonderful tales. I worked at a trolley museum for a single summer and have a few tales of my own so I can't imagine what working on a Class 1 railroad for many years must have brought along. Thanks! -Chris
@jamesconnor43022 ай бұрын
Mike, like all men and women who drive these trains, have so much responsibility when powering all this freight across the US, they are truly heroes of the rail industry, thanks from me for all your hard work, greetings from UK.
@toddbishop11393 жыл бұрын
Love the video Mike. Thank you. Trains were always a childhood dream. Still love to park the car and watch :) My Uncle retired out of Chicago. I have friends that run out of Garrett, IN. God Bless.
@kenneycooper6199 Жыл бұрын
Being a truck driver for many years, it’s nice to see a different “road” ahead.
@schnauzahpowahz3 жыл бұрын
" i thought somebody was back there on that second engine" 🤣 Cracked me up. Great vid. Look fwd to more
@jospehvalles-perez20552 жыл бұрын
This my dream job, it's really relaxing to watch a train engineer driving these big locomotives, this is a great video
@Utubin3 жыл бұрын
This is a wonderful video. More more more. I hope csx doesn't make this video removed. This is the 1st of your uploads I've seen I can't wait to show my son and watch your other videos.
@georgiarailproductions Жыл бұрын
I love these videos especially because they are on the W&A and that they are from when the W&A was a busy main route back in the early 2010's and with the old signals too. I've railfanned this line my whole life, and I'm now getting to see some of the areas that I have not seen as a railfan as they are not possible to get to. I hope that one day I will get to do what you do in these videos along the W&A.
@bunnyman6321 Жыл бұрын
You get to do what he do?
@balphawolf3403 жыл бұрын
I would LOVE to see just a full video of him driving the trains. Only edited to hide the confidential stuff. As a teenager who dreams of being a train engineer, especially for CSX, I’m having the time of my life watching this. Keep it up!
@RonStanek3 жыл бұрын
Lots of snow and cold up here in Chicagoland. Still hear the train whistles going strong!
@happyhighway1063 жыл бұрын
#366 Thanks for showing, Mike. I worked for the C&O, B&O Railroad and got a chance to ride a switch engine cab, boy was it noisy. My job was a Deck Hand/Car Handler on the Ludington, Michigan Carferrys----many years ago. I'm 72 now and retired. I even wheeled the Carferry SS Badger 43, which is still in operation after all these years.
@RonStanek3 жыл бұрын
Great job Mike, Another one here that, this would be my dream job. Understand the lifestyle required. With going through the ranks and training. Hours and being on call. First video of yours that I've seen. Would like to see a video of the whole nine yards from beginning to end. Of the life and days of a modern railroad engineer. Hire on; training through the ranks; walking the train(weather/unusual things/odd experiences). Benefits of job/disadvantages of job. Looks great but with all that power at your hands, it has to add stress. They don't stop on a dime. I imagine once you know the controls it's old hat. And communication is key. I'm 66 now and still wouldn't mind learning to drive a d. locomotive. Looks like a exciting job and even maybe? boring at times. But as you might know boring is good sometimes. GOD Bless, Mike. May the silver ribbons, always take you home.
@Wetrockstah2116 Жыл бұрын
Man what I'd give to just have an opportunity to get a job doing this. I've always been amazed with the trains and rail roads. When I was younger we would walk down the train tracks for miles an would day dream about being able to operate 1. I'm from Winchester Kentucky an we lived right next to a rail road, an when I tell you there isn't nothing like the lullaby of a midnight train, there isn't.
@Mrright879 ай бұрын
Following your dream and put that application in..
@onair1413 жыл бұрын
That sound when trains go over the cross tracks is sooo satisfying to me lol
@MrRicardoax013 жыл бұрын
Man, what a great video glimpse at your carrier as a "Locomotive Engineer." I'm sure there's more to share! 💯
@MrZzz8773 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike, operated a gp30 at the Nevada Southern Railway Railway Museum No liscence yet but working o it.
@railfankenneth55453 жыл бұрын
It’s glad to see you posting again Mr Mike Nd how’s your retirement going
@locomotiveengineermikebarn80423 жыл бұрын
Thanks life is good.
@railfankenneth55453 жыл бұрын
@@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042 that’s good enjoy your retirement Mr Mike 😎
@panhandletrains3 жыл бұрын
My new favorite KZbin channel - thanks for sharing Sir!
@myrealityis3 жыл бұрын
I agree---its very rare to see the peaceful inside footage like this. Great job and thank you for sharing.