MRL SD 45's climb Mullan Pass

[@TrainTrackTrav]

EMD = Energy, Muscle, Dependability Nothing like the throbbing drone of a trio of 645-20s. Awesome footage!

[@westernrailroadvideos99]

Best. Comment. Ever.

[@stretchlimo7275]

I like that acronym 👍🏼😎

[@stevenmichael2845]

I'm happy to see that there are SD45s still in service! Nice video.

[@iusetano]

Excellent video Scott. Glad to see those twenty cylinder classics still earning their keep.

[@gp3829]

Wow. A CSS Coil car on the MRL. That OK's me for running 4 MRL Boxcars on my CSS HO scale Model Railroad. Thanks for posting another great video.

[@cathy9160]

just beautiful video the view is perfect love trains love the sound of the locos

[@timothymclaughlin6860]

Eagerly awaiting the arrival of Two Montana Rail Link SD-45's from Lionel! Should be in any week now . Love seeing the real thing . Amazing work guy. Love your videos .

[@AlexKhvedor]

This is one of those of your masterpieces that I like so much, Scott!!

[@detroit8v715]

Great video. Love the SD45s up front, which is my all-time favorite locomotive. Then, after that is DD40X.

[@terrywallace1327]

Scott,I give your video5stars!beautiful camera work and sounded exellent. Keep up these beautiful quality videos.

[@ScottHiddelston]

Terry Wallace thank you Terry !!!

[@terrywallace4109]

You cannot beat these big girls!

[@schnuurtchke]

I like that V20 EMD 645 sound

[@midlandcompound]

Superb video! Brings back happy memories of a visit to the USA. SD45s are very impressive locos and in my opinion very neat looking machines compared with some modern stuff.

[@ScottHiddelston]

Thanks Midland Compound. It was a real treat to see them working hard.

[@kenpalmer1965]

100% agreed!

[@terrywallace4109]

Now, these are the right locomotives for the job! They are just right for service like this!

[@richarddrum9970]

still the beasts of the rails wherever you see them, awesome video, thanks.

[@ScottHiddelston]

+Richard Drum I agree Richard. Sadly I think their days are over. MRL seems to hate them and would rather use SD40's.

[@richarddrum9970]

well Scott, can't say that i'd blame them, the SD40's are real work horses and we still see a number of them here in WV driving on CSX and NS rails. those SD 45's are still my favorites, even at museums.

[@appalachianrails]

+Richard Drum Where at in WV? I still see SD40s on CSX around Huntington but I hardly see SD40s on NS anymore aside from local and yard service.

[@richarddrum9970]

+AmericanSteelVeins Same Huntington area, CSX runs SD40's in yard service and there are several in the deadline and parts inventory sitting in the Huntington yard. Last time I saw a NS SD40 was in Williamson, WV as part of a coal drag and not the lead unit. CSX does have a sweet little GP30 in the Huntington Yard which is nice to see still working for its keep.

[@appalachianrails]

Actually, not all of those SD40s at Huntington Shops are technically part of a deadline. I have a friend that works at Huntington Shops and he says that CSX hasn't decided what they will do with all of them yet. Do you get trackside much? There's quite a few CSX and Amtrak employees that run through Huntington that are railfans.

[@jessdine5109]

Scott, your videos are the best! Awesome camera work and sound, it just doesn't get any better! Five stars *****

[@ScottHiddelston]

jess dine Thank you Jess. I really appreciate the comment

[@cmadden3364]

@@ScottHiddelston leader. (BN SD45 6558 12/1971), second unit (SP SD45 8986 1/1969), third unit (SP SD45 8906 5/1967). Mid helpers. (MRL SD70ACe 4308 6/2005), (MRL SD70ACe 4314 6/2005), (MRL SD70ACe 4305 6/2005). and (MRL SD70ACe 4303 5/5005).

[@carlosignatov5903]

3 Máquinas + 60 Wagones + 4 Máquinas + 40 Wagones . ¡¡ TOTAL : 7 [ Seven ] Machines and 100 [ One hundred ] Wagones . Blessings from URUGUAY . 🇺🇾❤🇺🇾❤🇺🇾

[@kenneycooper6199]

I’ve been up close and personal watching these type of locomotives pull Tehachapi Pass and yes they are very loud.

[@johnmorrison3555]

I've never seen a train that long here in the eastern states of Australia. There are possibly some that length in West Australia up in the iron ore mining region.

[@TheMetGuy]

Love these EMDs!

[@kenpalmer1965]

This is awesome and magnificent with brilliant scenery going up the mountain! Fantastic job in filming this video! It's a shame that a lot of SD45's and GP-38's have been pulled out of service to be replaced by the newer and quieter locomotives. I agree with Mr. Drum. to me, these older locomotives will always be the beasts of the rails. This is especially true when they are climbing uphill! Superb once again!

[@100_blackrock7]

Superb video!

[@ScottHiddelston]

Thank you very much Blackrock !

[@j.m.youngquist419]

When I think of SD 45s, I think of broken crankshafts!

[@LDEGM]

Stunning video

[@bnsf8610]

Best video on youtube

[@emrebocut8725]

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[@JohnnyCarroll-wi6tx]

awsome footege at this spot.

[@SantaFe19484]

Awesome video!

[@ScottHiddelston]

SantaFe19484 thanks SantaFe

[@Nicola636128]

Wow, really impressive to see SD70ACes used as helper and not in front of the train...

[@emrebocut8725]

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[@FishplateFilms]

Nice to have you back Scott! Beautiful shots as usual sir! I didn't know they still ran SD45's due to their fuel usage, but these look in top condition so I assume they've been rebuilt? I see the last ACe'[ needs a bit of love..LOL I will send you a message re my visit in May!! Thanks for the great video mate. Cheers Gregg

[@ScottHiddelston]

FishplateFilms Thanks Gregg!!

[@ScottHiddelston]

FishplateFilms Gregg, 12 of the MRL SD45's have been leased by BNSF due to a short-term lack of motive power. BNSF have very large orders with GE for new locos, so these SD45's will only be around for a short while before being sent back and likely mothballed or even scrapped. Come see!

[@FishplateFilms]

Scott Hiddelston I'm on the way mate!!, will be late May, I'll send you a private message soon when I have more firm times! Can't wait. Cheers Gregg

[@terrywallace4109]

You don't hear any wheel slipping from these girls!

[@RobloxHeichel2018]

3:40 What Car am I'm Seeing

[@floodedcar123]

Man, you need earplugs for those things.