Locomotive Engineer Mike Barnett Q211 Q028 Q580 Q128 K310

Train Ride Engineers POV For Entertainment Only

[@3006USMC]

For those of us who always wanted to sit in your seat, but life took us somewhere else.... we thank you for the videos.

[@Rhr-lv1pm]

Yes we do

[@derrickgoodman8434]

Agreed. From that first Lionel train set under the Christmas tree, to riding the subway to school in New York, I always dreamed about being a train engineer. Now I gotta do with TSW and train simulator 2020. Thanks sir.

[@tbone3972]

We ARE taking his seat.... but as a PASSENGER while he’s operating this MASSIVE beast of the CSX! 😂

[@MadameM.]

So perfectly said!

[@hunterriley9904]

Yes thank you so much for these videos ! Awesome. Would love that job

[@WheresQualdo]

I miss that life. I was a conductor and engineer with UP for almost 10 years. I miss that kind of comradery. There's no life like that and I was proud to tell people what I did for a living. I hired out when I just turned 19. I'm 33 now and life took me in a different direction...but I think about the days and nights I spent out there on the rails sometimes and it makes me smile.

[@kenterry9396]

No jobs compared to a life on the railroad , I miss it.39 yrs 3 months

[@melbonejosiah4827]

I've always loved trains. Love them even more now, knowing a brother was the conductor.

[@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042]

That's Engineer, however I spent 25 years as a Conductor.

[@melbonejosiah4827]

My apologies....

[@npo64]

I bet it's a great job!

[@HunterJoyner-q9s]

@@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042 Your an awesome CSX Locomotive Engineer I love the ride along videos their even better than watching the trains drive by as the engineer drives it

[@dmorgan28]

From a retired engineer you operate that train like a professional. I really enjoy watching your channel. You put me right back in that seat. Keep the videos coming. Thanks 👍👍👍❤️

[@BobbyFocus2008]

I have Been a Railfan since the age of 3 , my Grandfather may he R.I.P. was an Engineer for Chessie system and when Chessie was bought out by CSX he went on and Rolled for CSX until 1990 then went to Conrail as a engineer and retired from the railroad in 2000 , I have the dream still to work for the railroad in some capacity even if it's maintenance of way . I love the railroad and the trains alike but every engineer and conductor is the best people I've met in life . Thanks a billion for making and sharing this video . Keep on keeping on sir from a Railfan who loves trains .

[@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042]

Thanks Bobby

[@The_PaleHorseman]

When My dad was a conductor/Engineer he was out of the Louisville Yard, did the Louisville to Evansville, Louisville to Nashville, Louisville to Cincinnati routes. When he was rail gang he was out of Queens gate in Cincinnati

[@arthurm.3565]

Hey Mike..You are doing something I always wanted to do and being a brotha also...go head with your bad self. Too old now to work for railroad but do have a very nice train layout where I am a engineer. Thanks for making a channel for us train heads to follow

[@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042]

Thanks Arthur !

[@taco472]

Just found your videos, Sir you had the koolest job, I was a log truck driver for 41 years, that was pretty kool but loci engineer...way kool. What kid doesn’t love a train, even us 73 year old ones. 👍

[@daniloacosta8130]

Hey, i think you spelled "cool"wrong. You said "kool"

[@UnionCountyPhotography]

@@daniloacosta8130 he’s 73...

[@NotGavin]

@@UnionCountyPhotography oh hey matthew 😂

[@UnionCountyPhotography]

@@NotGavin hey gav

[@Morfeusz120]

Beautiful K5HL sound 06:09. Thank you for the many films. Best regards from Poland

[@michaelaleman3591]

Thankyou for your dedicated service Mike! Our goods in America wouldn't get to us consumers without your hard work and dedication! Thankyou again and God bless you!

[@tharindubandarage1893]

Hello Mike I am a Locomotive Engineer from New Zealand (KiwiRail), love your videos...

[@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042]

Hello from Florida USA ...Thank you New Zealand !

[@armageddon1981]

From a UPRR railroader Chicago service unit...i enjoy your videos...i'm finally up for engine school next year!!

[@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042]

Thanks I wish you the best

[@kipevans3724]

I love seeing my town and surrounding areas (Bartow County) from the rails.. Be safe and keep up the good work Sir!

[@mountaindog51]

You the man Mike ! "Retired Machinist" Erie-Lackawanna ConRail Northforksouthern

[@justinsanders2705]

I just found your channel and couldn't hit the subscribe button fast enough. Loving the content.

[@santaclaritadrone2844]

I love your videos. Your job was my dream growing up. We lived near RR tracks and I was in love with trains. Life took me in a different direction, but the love for trains never left.

[@TheHebertst]

Hey, Mike! I'm from Brazil! We have the same locomotives! CSX and UP sell many used locomotives for us! Don't stop with the videos!! They are amazing! Greetings!

[@garyeverett1447]

Hi Mike. Just caught your videos and subscribed to your channel. My dad was a railroader for the Maine Central as a brakeman. Dad did take me with him on 4 different occasions from Rigby Yard in So. Portland, Me. to St Johnsbury, Vt. What a thrill. I came ever so close to hiring out myself in 1969. It was a yard job, so I declined. I wanted the road like dad. If I had known how bigger companies work, I would most certainly have taken it. Sometimes you take what's available to get through the door and transfer from there when something else opens up. I ended up driving an 18 wheeler for 38 years, 25 of that as a Teamster. Enjoying my retirement. One last thing, I love trains, always have, always will. Over the years I did get to ride in the yard with a couple of great engineers. Great people. Stay safe.

[@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042]

Thanks Gary.

[@garyeverett1447]

@@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042 You're welcome, mike.

[@garyeverett1447]

@@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042 You're welcome, Mike.

[@timidema6374]

Thank you it felt like I was driving the train, now I know what you enginers go through.

[@DieselLoco]

Love your videos Mike. I spent my life in a factory, never really enjoyed my days there. What a joy it must be to be an engineer. I'm a subscriber now, thanks so much for these great videos.

[@Zeromyhero-o6o]

No kidding man I’ve applied many times the closest I’ve gotten to the railroad is for progress rail services we worked behind the CSX rail gang cutting the rail and loading gondola cars and picking up spikes and plates with a magnet it was really a great experience

[@RandyCRR]

I like your videos. I guess trains are in my blood. My father worked for the Pennsylvania ,Penn Central, and Amtrak. 41 years. Our family would ride the train from NYC to Florida before Amtrak. Real tablecloth and China and silverware in the diner car. I would ride in the vestibule with the top half of the door open and watch the countryside and passing trains go by. Thanks.

[@carltongadgettmannprice352]

How old was your dad when he started working for the railroad and when he retired from the railroad?

[@williamchristian8389]

Love your videos Mister Mike!!!

[@kayjoe7237]

Locked on this channel like knuckles connecting 2 cars.

[@chrisbeard5794]

Great videos Mike I truly enjoy them stay safe

[@Rhr-lv1pm]

The commentary in these videos are hilarious with you and "trouble"

[@Rhr-lv1pm]

I just I could hear what you guys said in the other video about the red head... I know it was classic. Hell I laughed bc you both were

[@terrencegoodwin446]

Q211 use to come through Columbia SC where I live now I didn't know he was on train Q211 before.

[@OregonCrow]

These are amazing. Thank you so much for these videos!

[@Grainexpress]

Hey Mike! Q028 comes by the farm every evening. Sometimes before and sometimes after Q026. Take care!

[@leeepps239]

Showing Support For Mike Love All Your Videos Always Hit The Like Button ...

[@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042]

Thanks !

[@npo64]

What a dangerous but exciting job you've got! I've always been fascinated by trains.

[@deweyfischer1809]

Awesome video Mike 👍

[@earllutz2663]

Enjoyed your video, very much. I like watching trains, especially the Locomotives. I also like steam & hope "CSX" restarts their steam program

[@thess406poacher]

Mike, you sure do provde great rides.

[@jackkreacherr9339]

I only recently found your channel.. but wow, amazing.

[@hawkeye292002]

I think I’ve found me a new channel to watch.

[@Trucktiger2468]

Mike, thank you for the vids. I have always admired rail engineers and as a kid I wanted to be one after seeing a train roll down the Oregon side of the Snake River Valley. I became a truck driver instead.

[@buddyharshawiowa]

Love trains but drive semis much respect thank you for the videos stay safe

[@TommyPicklesFan]

This Reminds me when I play Train Simulator Classic and Open Rails/MSTS

[@sanddabz5635]

man you're so chill it's just awesomely stupid...and thats on my part....you've obviously figured out how to make work fun! well done!

[@7674Princess]

The Best CSXT Locomotive Engineer EVER !!!!!!!

[@railroad7401]

Soon to be fired, I counted over ten offenses. 42 years and spent 12 of those as a union official kissing ass trying to get peoples jobs back.

[@7674Princess]

@@railroad7401 Just Curious ... What Are The 10 Offenses ??

[@railroad7401]

@@7674Princess Found out he retired 2014, I retired 2020 after 42 years 3rd generation. Okay, use of electronics, independant brake on over 10 mph, talking after approach signal, "sterile cab" no eye protection with window open, some happened several times. Not all were offenses in 2014, but management hired several hackers to monitor facebook on employees and fire them. You cant deny a camera. It was always my duty to protect my fellow hogheads from corporate. I was involved with my union and I despise the hedge fund shit weasels that stole my Railroad. You also have to sound horn when passing stopped train to warn trainmen walking stopped train. Conductors are supposed to check train when stopped and watch other moving trains by. Cameras catch you when you dont. Pheeew!

[@railroad7401]

@@7674Princess Hope I didn't come off as a pompous ass, it's just humiliating to get fired over some ridiculous small thing. I spent 9 months on the street for trying to fix an electronical problem. All trainmasters are taught to hate union workers unless you are willing to rat out your fellow workers. A very toxic work enviroment. I wish this wasn't true.

[@tommybritton9273]

Love the full throttle can 👍

[@lancelane217]

Nicely done sir! Look forward to the next video. :)

[@quintinthemississippirailfan]

Nice video Mike !

[@fbcofgirard]

I see ya Mike doing your thing

[@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042]

I used to live near Girard in the Timber Ridge Apts.

[@fbcofgirard]

@@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042 I know you from Rising Star Baptist Church right?

[@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042]

@@fbcofgirard correct I guess I can't make you out in the glasses.

[@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042]

@@fbcofgirard Thanks pastor ..God Bless You

[@thecaryrailfan3704]

i love trains inside of train cabs and your videos!you earned a sub from me!

[@jointedsteel4819]

This was amazing! I hope I can work for the railroad one day

[@makeamericagreatagain7314]

I can ride along all day mr Barnett....🇺🇸👍🚂🛤♥️ my phone battery is almost dead...🤬

[@derekrohan9619]

You should tell everyone where you are. Some of your videos I just happened to know because you are going through my area of atlanta, Marietta, Kennesaw ,and Acworth. But I bet all these rail fans would love to know where you are during your videos.

[@KeithPetrie-e6i]

MIKE WE MISS YOU BROTHER,WE AT WHEELING & LAKE ERIE RAILWAY

[@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042]

Good Ole W&LE Be Safe

[@KM3W]

You are doing what I dreamed of...When I tried to hire on the B&O in January, 1970, there were no black engineers...and I never saw any train crewmen who were black either. I was told I am color blind...so passed everything else, but that eye test. The HR guy in Baltimore wanted to hire me because of my test scores...but didn't want to be a clerk. Think about it....I would have had 50 years seniority on the railroad....and probably still not be number one on the board! LOL

[@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042]

I hired 1976 Chelsie Cleveland Ohio

[@daniloacosta8130]

Btw, i kinda like your videos alot. They are fun to watch. But, there is one video i just saw u kept honking i do love the soung of that.

[@awedbystander6823]

It looks like driving a moving building. It makes all of those pick-up trucks at 4:50 look like baby cars.

[@JasrajsSidhu]

love the videos 👍

[@tommybritton9273]

Love your videos mike,just found them recently..I'm taking it that you're retired now

[@corylenhart7429]

The real unstoppble

[@BNSFTrains10]

0:34 Sadly 5105 has since been Rebuilt as a AC4400CWM (CM44AC)

[@joemc111]

New to your channel Mike, I like to watch “Runoutonarail”

[@OlivieroDiLauro]

Very interesting!!!

[@offtherails2862]

Nice One Mike!

[@jk_clipz1296]

Great vid 👍

[@grahamtowers7456]

Hi Mike, What was the longest train you pulled & what was the maximum power units did you pull too ? And please keep the vid's coming please , if you've run out of material you'll just have to hit the rails again.

[@ZacharysWorldofAdventure]

What a big csx train

[@TeriCaboverKidd]

Omg. I love this.

[@proudveteran4696]

Enjoy that retirement my friend, you earned it. Your videos are wonderful. Would you trade your career for a silver bird in the army?

[@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042]

Thanks but no thanks.

[@InLineDiesel6]

Awesome ride-along Mike, thanks for the cab view. Do you ever get tired of listening to the diesel hammering out the power?

[@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042]

Yes when it has everything rattling .

[@paulzuzich127]

Awesome stuff! Hate all these trains no longer run the W&A or Chattanooga Road.

[@lisawebb1977]

Wow never been on a train!

[@oct197.]

I'd love to work for the railroad as an engineer, I'm 14 and wondering how to get to the engineer seat.

[@BK-hl7qi]

Wonderful videos. Can you mention your segment cities too?

[@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042]

Chattanooga TN, Dalton Ga, Calhoun Ga, Kingston Ga, Acworth Ga, Kennesaw Ga, Merietta Ga and Atlanta, Ga.

[@montrez1988]

That's King Memorial Marta station on right

[@braxis415]

Cool!

[@WestCoastRailroadProductions]

Nice!

[@mrgoodnight2471]

MIKE BATNETT WHERE WERE YOU A FIREFIGHTER? I was one in Columbus Georgia. Station 4

[@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042]

Yes fire station 4 engine co.# 4 Montgomery Al. briefly while layed off from the RR in 1984

[@itzgalactic2537]

Hey Mr Mike, do you start out as a conductor or do you start as an engineer, I’m considerin a job here soon. Thanks!

[@AndreLuiz-vg3yk]

Aí é top comforça hein abraços 🤗😉

[@lisawebb1977]

Give it gas!😂

[@ronaldheller3638]

Does CSX allow personal electronics in the cab? I assume you are using a small camera. Son is a NS engineer and they are not allowed any personal cameras or electronics in the cab while operating. Would love to watch him at work.

[@Michael64633]

I would love to listen to train traffic on the scanner. Where could I find frequencies for my area?

[@MegaTyguy12]

bit late and you may have your answer by now but if Amtrak runs through your area there's a database (i wanna say its ontrac or something along those lines) with all of the frequencies they run on, other than that a simple google search has always worked for me especially for the shortline railroads by me.

[@Zeromyhero-o6o]

0:36 is that on the the river line? Off the Hudson River ? I’m sure it’s not I just thought I would ask it looks so much like it

[@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042]

No it's the W&A line in Georgia

[@wartycoonmanyes]

At 2:00 what engine were you operating

[@brfts2001]

always wanted to work for the Class 1's but then PSR killed it for me having any desire. I'm a single man with no kids so the schedule isn't the issue.

[@KM3W]

What division are you one? I'm in Chester, Pa, on the Philly sub.

[@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042]

W&A sub, I'm retired

[@OScaleMike]

Do you know any CSX engineers on the Mohawk Div in NY that would be willing to record the division?

[@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042]

No I don't

[@daniloacosta8130]

What about bnsf ones?

[@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042]

@@daniloacosta8130 No

[@devinshufford7748]

Ok last question, what pull the best GE or EMD?

[@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042]

It's really wasn't that relevant with me we had any number of things limiting the full experience of the engines capability most of the time, tonnage and track restrictions..I would say for me GE they came a long way.

[@devinshufford7748]

Ok thanks, keep up the great work💪💪💪💪👍👍👍

[@lisawebb1977]

Too scary! 😳

[@gusshadleythelunaticfromar7125]

Watching your videos seeing some of the territory, trying to pin point some of these locations, did you work out of Waycross, or run into there?

[@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042]

No I only ran the W&W Atlanta to Chattanooga.

[@musicalalienbeats319]

You were on abbeville sub?

[@NSBigBlue]

where’s Q211 run?

[@sxwsan8106]

Was you in Yemassee sc recently?

[@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042]

No I wasn't

[@conarc-d1037]

*Were

[@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042]

@@conarc-d1037 at the base of Lookout Mt Chattanooga Tn. just over the fence from I 24 & Moccasin Bent in the Tennessee River

[@1-1-2robloxentreinenmetjordan]

Do you gonna make POV videos? You need a headcam!

[@derekrohan9619]

Did I see or read on one of these videos that you retired? Because you could have a huge channel posting these videos, and maybe explaining some things as you go. People would love it. Your channel would blow up. Especially if you were telling people what you were doing/giving some info about the operation and such. Man you would make a killing.

[@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042]

Thanks but the videos are for entertainment only. I have to keep in mind that the industry does not condone the release of information detailing the operation of the railroads and equipment without authorization. These videos are on the razors edge of non compliance and I am not willing to cross any other lines to oblige my audience. I do know and understand and I hope you can accept this. Thanks for understanding.

[@southernrailwayfan1338]

Have you ever been on the Spartanburg subdivisions

[@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042]

No I haven't

[@southernrailwayfan1338]

@@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042 oh ok

[@LostMyLawnMower]

3:50 Is that Montevallo, AL?

[@mrq4292]

Do you drive trains to Washington DC sometimes?

[@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042]

When I worked from Richmond to Philadelphia I traveled through the DC metro as a freight conductor.

[@toniopreston]

Downtown under GWCC

[@darksideemt]

Did you mostly do the same routes? Definitely some rough sections you go over out there

[@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042]

Mostly the same route.

[@sthpac69]

Mike, I looking at the fueling station at the beginning of this vid, are you responsible for fueling the train and about how many gallons of diesel does she take?

[@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042]

Between 3000 & 7000 gls

[@walterabelha4PT13689]

I AM SUBSCRIBED IN YOUR CHANNEL 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👏👍👍👏👏👍👏

[@devinshufford7748]

What's your favorite locomotive GE or EMD and why?

[@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042]

I didn't have a favorite so long as the engine was clean and safe.

[@-watermelonking]

@@locomotiveengineermikebarn8042 respect

[@EntertainmentWorldz]

nice video bro

[@masongames_rblx488]

I see u everywhere

[@masongames_rblx488]

Every train vid I watch in the comments I see you