2003-08-01-03 POTB Speeder trip parts 10 & 11 - Buxton - Tillamook - Buxton

The following (combined) 2 videos I shot on August 3rd 2003 as a passenger on my very first speeder trip.
We get a little extra today, a good look at that Heisler locomotive. After a lazy start this Sunday, we find the Heisler returning from Wheeler into Garibaldi. A quick hookup of the passenger cars the locomotive reverses back to the east side of town where the GP9 pulls it back to Tillamook. Then we reverse onto the main and proceed eastbound to wander north along the Pacific coast and into Wheeler once again. We all hoard the little ice cream shop and then begin to attack the coast range mountains again. I had the chance to ride on Kim's M9 popper for part of the trip, something I couldn't resist.
Putting along we pass an old water tower before arriving at the Enright spur to clear the main for a westbound freight and hyrail truck. We wave at the residents of Enright as we depart eastbound headed for Buxton.
Total round trip mileage was 151 miles. I have re-uploaded this video providing higher quality and added a deshaking technique to stabilize the video. The combined details and comments of the 10th and 11th videos follows.
After originally being posted on September 19th, 2008:
The POTB10 video received 305 views - 0 comments
The POTB11 video received 547 views - 0 comments

[@THXx1138]

Hubby and I are just about to purchase our first speeder. Can't wait to join in the fun !!!

[@josephnadler5521]

That speeder with the siren though. I can imagine a possible scenario: Track speed: 30 mph Train: runs through at 35 mph Speeder with siren: gives train a speeding ticket

[@roneagle8038]

Great trip and an awesome hobby. Didn't care much for the siren and light bar though. Seemed to detract from the authenticity of the car, and would have aggravated me if I were riding on the fabulous trip. Thanks for sharing this really great video!

[@Og-Judy]

Seemed out of place for a historical motorcar, and frankly thought it was a bit obnoxious 🙄

[@manahanyonathansidabutar2200]

Wow it's amazing trip and beautiful view.

[@hornetscales8274]

Always found rail speeders interesting. Would be a great way to see some countryside.

[@raysteele7701]

I wish I was around for these rides!!!!!!!

[@mirzashariqbeig7]

I have never seen this vehicle before in my life. Like this from lucknow india.

[@marlawhite1430]

I would love to do that on a Saturday afternoon!

[@sherylbeasley4938]

Now that looks like fun!!

[@DanielLewisDjRihanna]

look like a fun hobby but I imagine rather costly

[@gbrown4796]

Fist time I have seen an engine like ,fantastic,,I am in Scotland..

[@ferroviedeltrentino2300]

Amazing video! Greetings from Italy :-)

[@elbandaleros]

amazing vedio I love those cars wow....

[@elbandaleros]

cute little cars love them all my favorite was blue one......

[@deloreanman14]

Nice to see the OCSR cleaning up this line but I'd love to see the whole thing come back.

[@carmenschumann826]

. . . sorry, no pony express rescue

[@rcclassiccrawlers4368]

It was a very good video. It would be cool to stop and do some fishing on some of those rivers and streams but I imagine that wouldn’t be allowed.

[@chrishinnant3924]

The one with the siren and lights is so awesome!!!

[@HighOnLife1985]

Saw that one and told myself "I need one dressed up as a fire engine now. The ideas already."

[@Og-Judy]

Wannabe cop. Sorry, for being historical speeders, I find the light bar and siren a bit obnoxious 🙄

[@markakin3742]

Never seen a Heisler Loco before? Got some learnin to do!

[@duggydugg3937]

good way to keep otherwise rowdies out of trouble..

[@johnroberts7924]

Fantastic!

[@Hanksabutt]

i want the whole line restored, same exact engines up and running, and just enjoy it, instead i see the engines scrapped. the line not in use with freight, and its just sad

[@lawrencedavis4604]

you guys r having to much fun

[@waterskippers]

At 16:51 the freight train is watering the tracks. Trains on that railroad always did that when going through the forest.

[@michaelrief4424]

This is something that I did once and even though it was fun it came with some ordeals. Like a sore butt, sore back and a headache from the noise.

[@marlawhite1430]

That's one of the reasons why the railroad companies stopped using them, and had them replaced with the railroad riding cars and trucks. They were uncomfortable and there were other problems with them.

[@TheMrcassina]

I am Italian and seing garibaldi oregon makes me tear one up

[@Oippb]

Assistindo 20 anos depois.

[@Og-Judy]

Oops. 16:07. Backing onto a siding to let a working run pass by...... 😛😁 High rail (18:48) what put speeders out of commission.

[@sherylbeasley4938]

Damn,the cops knew exactly we're they were going!

[@BilalHeuser1]

It must be really challenging to turn the speeders around to go in the opposite direction!

[@railtrolley]

Not so bad. They have timber handles in the seating part of the speeder. These are pulled out for maximum leverage. One end is then lifted - like a wheelbarrow, and turn the speeder 180 degrees. This is usually done at a level crossing -where the ground is level with the rails. That way, if you slip and drop the handles, it won't be too hard to continue turning the speeder. I have never actually done this as the speeder types I have driven (Victorian Railways 8W and 6W type) have a reversing gearbox, and can go at the same speed in either direction. And the motor is air cooled, so it does not need air running through a water condenser.

[@jamessimmons1888]

A lot of people that have speeders install a turntable that is raised and lowered. Just drop it down and slightly lift the car in the middle off the rails and then spin the car around and lower it back and secure the turntable back up. Then off you go in the opposite direction.

[@Michaelbos]

Cool !!!.

[@Lighting_Desk]

I wish the UK did this. But our rail networks are a tad busy.

[@KoKo-uh3qy]

good

[@davemick8620]

Looks like the points of that last switch had a gap in them?

[@RPA_Vendas]

The video is very good, I would like to make a vehicle like this here in BRAZIL, do you have the project for this vehicle?

[@lichototosaus6216]

Maravillas, del transporte, pioneros del transporte ferroviario hacia : Las locomotoras modernas.

[@microbusss]

isn't this track O/S now? Are there plans to rebuild it?

[@TheJohnscot]

Can you imagine the Brits being allowed to do this??

[@markpenrice6253]

The lines we have that actually go anywhere (that you'd want to go) and haven't been turned into steam preservation lines are generally far too busy. Plus we never really had much in the way of speeder type inspection vehicles, about the closest we got was regular pickups modded with a flip-down set of rail wheels, all line inspection is normally done with a regular loco plus inspection carriage combo.

[@markpenrice6253]

(and all but the most remote lines are generally easily accessible by road, plus not too much walking...)

[@fatheribrahim11]

ookLs fun, Should we ask Network Rail if we can try this on the ECML??

[@mrksvideos]

Whats the minimum speed now required? The one Tornado needed to meet? Not sure my speeder could do that without jetpacks!

[@robertoreyesjimenez7156]

😍😍😍

[@johnnyllooddte3415]

that was my first question.. are yo allowed a trailer car.. i see thats yes

[@mariocassina90]

Is there a town called Garibaldi in Oregon? I am amazed...greetings from Europe!!!

[@gracenauen9828]

Mario Cassina v

[@Bcarr122391]

Crazy question, but what's the fuel economy in one of those things?

[@beefyrt]

about 60 plus miles to the gal

[@markpenrice6253]

@@beefyrt Makes sense, doesn't look like they make more than about 30mph and they sound like they're powered by motorcycle/moped or riding lawnmower engines...

[@stevecarlisle3323]

What doe,s the Steam unit in Garabaldi, BC have to do with speeder rides in Oregon 🤔

[@mrksvideos]

You might want to check, there may be more than one Garibaldi in the world. The title "POTB Speeder trip parts 10 & 11 - Buxton - Tillamook - Buxton" indicates it was on the POTB (Port of Tillamook Bay Railroad and not the former BCRail), contained more than one part, and that the trip was fro Buxton (Oregon) to Tillamook (Oregon) back to Buxton (Oregon).

[@jayjowers5530]

oh no railroad cops

[@HighOnLife1985]

Every grown-ups amusement ride

[@robertheinkel6225]

What was the first tank car spraying?

[@markakin3742]

herbicide i bet... ;(

[@paulnorman3709]

Was the guy with the siren writing tickets?

[@harrytodhunter5078]

Is that standard gauge?

[@mrksvideos]

Harry Todhunter yes, standard 56.5" inch (4f 8.5in)

[@mif4731]

mrksvideos in cm? Xd

[@grahamallen7798]

First tank wagon in train leaking fluid from loading valve

[@mrksvideos]

Thats just water they spray on the tracks to prevent fires caused by sparks or hot brake shoes falling apart on the long trip down the grade.

[@duggydugg3937]

steampunk at it's finest....

[@duggydugg3937]

i wd like to have the tow truck speeder to hop off the track and hook up the disabled speeder n tow it to safety / service

[@organist660]

like all of them especialey the police car.

[@duggydugg3937]

engine is too nifty...the forward truck is too precious..

[@RhinoRider2006]

What is the purpose of the red flag? tell the guys behind that you are stopping?

[@mrksvideos]

Yes, kinda old school. My car has brake lights but were still required to throw the flag out. We all drive our road vehicles to the speeder events, and none of us throw out a flag to the autos behind us indicating were stopping.

[@duggydugg3937]

anybody who engages in this absurdity can't be all bad

[@tjprptchable]

Even the police are riding the rails

[@robertallen5686]

..hick heaven..

[@randstv6498]

mawrag kan mga train nyo.

[@HighOnLife1985]

Every grown-ups amusement ride