Railfanning NY Penn Station/Harlem 125th Street. Special guest star MN’s own Ghost Engineer. 12/6/21

Harlem 125 is an awesome place for passenger rail. Relentless action in rush hour

[@byronthomas4733]

A lot of great information from ghost about the differences between lirr and metro north ..The maintaining of the equipment between the two.....

[@nathanjiang100]

AMTK #173 used to be a real hotshot. up until a few years ago it ran nonstop from newark penn to 30th street philadelphia. now it stops at newark airport and metropark.

[@DanknDerpyGamer]

I love the semi-return of Amtrak's Phase III livery w/ the Viewliner IIs.

[@AA_8184_1]

Another great video! Congratulations on passing 3K subscribers!

[@bflewis9713]

BF Lewis was assigned M3s today, …..and broke down!!!

[@MBTA.1035]

24:33 you can see that 208 is in its original paint scheme prior to two years after it got its beachball paint scheme

[@zacharykaminski2306]

That keystone train consist was interesting, seeing power on both ends of the train was awesome though!

[@ariesarethebest271]

Happy Holidays, Tim.

[@Nerdy_dude]

2:24 that train goes right pass my house just 15 miles south of Washington DC

[@johnalbert5187]

Billy the conductor on the 8:14 am to Ronkonkoma is the best ! Thanks for all useful info

[@nerailvideos]

57:00 little correction: just like 3868, 1860 was renumbered to 3860, they did this because it makes different stops then the normal 1860 and 1868. 1848 and 1882 were not renumbered because the stops are the same.

[@loocpoc]

You should go to Harrisburg Pa to railfan. Nice mix of Amtrak to include the Pennsylvanian, Keystones and freight action... Lancaster Pa station is nice as you get some Norfolk Southern locals through the station..

[@SteveRoberts5330]

Lancaster Station is beautiful and definitely shows the class and elegance of PRR's best days!

[@MrCubsfan3]

I live in Hershey. Is Harrisburg Amtrak Station the best spot other than the Lancaster station?

[@loocpoc]

@@MrCubsfan3 Harrisburg is probably closer if you want Amtrak action along with freight action. Hershey has the former Reading Railroad (current Norfolk Southern) line which passes by the park about a block from Cocoa Ave.

[@scottyerkes1867]

Penn station is a real people/train watching delight!! I've ended/begun trips and changed trains there. Only been through 125th St on trips on MNR. Thanks for a great review!!!😀😀♥️♥️

[@davidsteiner4802]

I love it 💓 good 👍 job I love it

[@scottyerkes1867]

@@davidsteiner4802 Thank you David.

[@davidsteiner4802]

Good 👍 job I love it Good job

[@derisleybrittain]

Excellent quality ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@SKWEEZY1000]

Some of those Amtrak diesels run on electric 3rd rail like metro north

[@philliplee980]

Cool very cool

[@kirkzevola5004]

Nice PM Peak Metro North P32 action to Grand Central, Poughkeepsie, & Danbury. I’m surprised NH unit 231s set got swapped because usually 870 turns into train #4953 to Wassaic. But it seems they swapped P32 sets at the last minute. Anyway the two Wassaic Directs trains #943 had P32AC-DM unit 221 leading & Shoreliner 1 Cab Cat 6101 trailing & #4953 had P32AC-DM 226 leading & Shoreliner 4 Cab Car 6314 trailing. Anyway Train #870 had 231 trailing the set at 26:00 must have been another train from Poughkeepsie but not #870 because #870 had 231 trailing and this set later on became Wassaic Direct #4953 to Wassaic. This set I think was supposed to be the hotshot #849 to Poughkeepsie but like I stated earlier they swapped sets last minute so this ended up being #4953 to Wassaic. But keep up the hard work hope to see more Rush Hour action over here again.

[@3985uprr]

You seem to know the MN equipment rotations. This is Greek to me😀😀

[@kirkzevola5004]

@@3985uprr I live next to the Hudson Line I literally see these everyday. Hope to see more Rush Hour action at 125 street soon. Who knows maybe you can catch the two Wassaic Directs #943 & #4953 to Wassaic.

[@wallcderand6774]

I worked in a camp near Millerton new York when the harlemlineended at dover plains now see W a s a a I c as terminus. Very nice to have that service back

[@kirkzevola5004]

Indeed

[@darwincontreras9024]

I am going to do this for the first time out in providence this Friday to do the amtrak and the mbta I'm from Long Island

[@TheBHORT2]

Nice shot of the silver meteor I always wanted to take that train to Miami my best friend and I want to take it it’s a very easy train to recognize because it has the most viewliner cars it also a very long train unlike the silver star that travels almost the same route it does the silver meteor can be 15 cars long

[@BACONndEGGS]

You should. I did twice once from FL to NY and then NY to FL. Amazing trip beats driving

[@TheBHORT2]

@@BACONndEGGS beats flying too hate flying so what ifs it’s two days seems worth it

[@colevoncole3180]

You have a great voice maybe nyc subway can use you for announcements on newer subway cars

[@MatthewSmith-cv7op]

1:27, Fred Adams on 174!!!

[@AweShiyte]

46:00 does that M8 have his headlights on while going in the opposite direction? What's up with that?

[@jonharris9259]

All that and no video of old "A" tower under there.? And what about the new dispatcher center at 9th av. and 31st, with the power directors office there?

[@tenspeed99]

Retired railfan - Are you a ham radio op? I heard someone on 20 meters sounds just like you.

[@3985uprr]

Not me.

[@musicforaarre]

Question. No one yet has properly answered this; let's see if you can. Why do the diesels shut off their diesel just before the portal into Park Avenue tunnel southbound. Why the blazes don't they switch to electric at Croton-Harmon, when electricity is available ?????? Aarre Peltomaa of Mississauga, Ontario

[@3985uprr]

The units don’t run as well in electric mode. Not enough power.

[@musicforaarre]

@@3985uprr Excellent reply. I believe that you've nailed it !! No one else did. If that's the case, then I think that there should be a quick across the platform switch for passengers to a dedicated, empty, waiting, electric to go to GCT. I guess you now think that I went over the edge, and that I'm touched in the head; perhaps so. I guess that the diesel would have to wait around until the next electric brought it's passengers to Croton-Harmon northbound. Oh, well ! Aarre Peltomaa p.s. I could really see this to be done at Babylon on Long Island, as it's so damn far from Long Island City, and not even getting to Penn Station. p.p.s. Remember about the 'Manhattan Transfer' in Harrison, New Jersey once upon a time ?? Does anyone have photos or videos of 'Manhattan Transfer' ?

[@rbmnrailfan2102]

What was the reason for the lake shore limited having the diesel go in to penn station? I thought diesels weren’t allowed in penn station because of the exhaust?

[@zacharykaminski2306]

It's a special model P32 that uses third rail power to enter NYP.

[@rbmnrailfan2102]

@@zacharykaminski2306 I know those exist, but number 108 in the video is a normal P42 with no electric power, just diesel

[@zacharykaminski2306]

@@rbmnrailfan2102 ah yeah, i commented before i saw that. Never saw that, first time for everything

[@bobx6179]

It's because they don't have enough power to climb the grade into West Side Yard on the West Side line. They have to run diesel that's why

[@cwshawk]

@@bobx6179 There was no shoe to connect to the third rail. Thought that was odd. Maybe Amtrak makes one-off exceptions, as in, no more than one can be in there at one time, etc. You'd think the exhaust system has improved greatly over the years, especially with the all the Hudson Yards on the west end and the tunnel expansions.

[@JoeSmith1962]

What kind of power is on that Ethan Allen Express @ 8:55? Are fossil fuel powered engines allowed at Penn?

[@JoeSmith1962]

I got my answer @ 16:40...

[@williamfrank7565]

is it not true that 49(LS LTD) needs a diesel since there are no overhead wires on the route?!?

[@3985uprr]

Well they usually use a dual mode unit while in 3rd rail territory as far as Croton Harmon.

[@williamfrank7565]

@@3985uprr appreciate the update...I no longer live in the tri-state area...but follow from "afar"....I did not know AMTRAK had dual mode...I only recall seeing that on NJT...BUT I now reside in stunningly beautiful central PA....my AMTRAK train is the PENNSYLVANIAN....PEACE

[@zoomanx9661]

23:10, that is strange, they usually don’t allow diesels to operate in penn station, they have to have third rail shoes

[@colevoncole3180]

That is rare I'm guessing that's why he shut down

[@GamingwithJay0001]

I have a question, How do you like... Find out what train it is when its passing by you

[@3985uprr]

I use real time train departure websites for certain stations.

[@GamingwithJay0001]

Oh thank you

[@maybenotsolittlegamingdude644]

9:07 what livery was that? i saw a train sitting in Sunnyside Yard with that livery on the 16 of nov

[@3985uprr]

Not sure of the phase # of that scheme

[@ArticFuser]

@@3985uprr That is Phase 3 livery, the only engines that use it are the P32 AC-DMs on the Empire Service, but some viewliners use it as well

[@codymoore8641]

Hey everyone the subway station is very busy like the subway stations in gta 4 in liberty city on gta 4

[@davidburnell8635]

My apologies I use voice dictation and unfortunately it generally works out at about 50% correct however you mentioned a key stone train heading out with four or five bogies and a whole lot of horsepower probably something like 17,000. This is approximately 6:40 seconds seconds into this video…. Either you’ve got some really powerful locals there or a typo or perhaps the space shuttle pulling the Keystone.

[@railfannerjs6308]

1:05:46 *mumbling* I just need the restroom really quickly…

[@Northeastern_Railfan]

Do you need a train ticket to railfan on the station platform

[@3985uprr]

No

[@cwshawk]

I usually have one on me just in case (I'm typically doing NJT to Newark Airport when I'm down there), but no.

[@user-fd7pf2dk4q]

Isn’t p42 locomotive banned in penn station?

[@3985uprr]

I used to think so but I’ve noticed a few instances where they bend the rules there. LIRR sometimes use diesel to get to West Side Yard to climb the grade to there and to avoid getting caught in switch gaps in electric mode

[@ttwally2]

You have to get permission than they turn on the exhaust fans

[@darrenrodneysales5973]

is it just me but are those bells annoying. they sound like a fire alarm.

[@j.deangelojr.4894]

I’d love to come railfanning with you I live in Central Pennsylvania. Let me know

[@3985uprr]

Where do you live out there Pennsylvania is a beautiful state

[@davidburnell8635]

Great videos I love all your videos and I know that this is it a year old when you’re referred to date one smaller training consist and you mentioned something about 17,000 horsepower with four or five bogeys attached I can’t help but to think that you meant 1700 hp ??

[@3985uprr]

No I meant 17000. Those 2 electric locos are 8600 hp each. That was a passenger train, not a stone train

[@dammmnnnnitbobby]

Was Tonya on 93?

[@NortheastTrains]

16:45 why a diesel in NYP

[@3985uprr]

They are short of the dual modes. Mechanical issues