Railfanning The Delaware & Hudson Volume 2

This is a preview of Railfanning the Delaware & Hudson Volume 2. To order this DVD or for more information, please visit: www.johnpmedia.com
DVD Summary below:
In Volume 2 of Railfanning the Delaware & Hudson, we'll railfan the Champlain, Saratoga and Susquehanna divisions as well as trains on the Lehigh line, former DL&W line to Binghamton and the D&H turns from 1974 to 1981 through the films of Ken Bealer and Robert F Wilt.
Baldwin Sharks, Alco PA's as well as EMD and other Alco power are featured throughout this program.
Locations include Willsboro to Whitehall on the Champlain division, Rutland to Albany on the Saratoga Division, Mechanicville to Binghamton on the Susquehanna Division; the D&H Turn from Binghamton to Sayre, the Lehigh line from Bergers to Bethlehem and on the former DL&W line from Taylor yard to Nicholson, PA.
Highlights include operations at Oneonta Yard, Sharks on the D&H Turn and the other locations, PA powered passenger trains, D&H/LV run-through trains, Harpursville Trestle and more.

[@ModelingSteelinHO]

As far as I know this is the only video on you-tube that has Baldwin Sharknose locomotives with sound. Great video.

[@alexclement7221]

Sounds to me like the soundtrack was applied over a silent film. Those sounds may be from the locomotives shown (maybe), but they sure aren't from the action shown.

[@ModelingSteelinHO]

@@alexclement7221 I disagree. Listen at the 3:39 mark. The camera is zoomed out as the locomotives pass under the bridge. The reverb from the engines exhaust bouncing off the bridge tells you it's real. Fun fact. Did you know D&H Shark 1206 was recently taken out of storage & sent to paint shop ? Yup. Good news for rail fans. God bless.

[@FreihEitner]

@@ModelingSteelinHO Yes but from 1:40 thru 1:57 the audio level does not change at all as the Sharks approach and pass. It could be a mixed bag of live sound and non-live sound shots. Regardless, I'm loving seeing actual video of the Sharks in action!

[@ModelingSteelinHO]

@@FreihEitner True statement. I was excited to hear the burble of Baldwin too .

[@FreihEitner]

@@ModelingSteelinHO It's something so rare that it's nice to have it at all.

[@andypittman9850]

Your video has perhaps the best, most authentic recording of the engines, something that a lot of people, including myself have never heard. And you did this 40 years before the word "KZbin" would even be said!!

[@bearbon2]

What a treasure! Sharks and Alcos - with sound!! I'm so thankful someone had the gumption to chronicle these locomotives before they became extinct. Thank you!

[@Targetsignal2]

My dad remembers these all too well! My father was a brakeman on the D&H.:)

[@tonyfrancesco3701]

One of my favorite railroads

[@MilePost106]

These were the best years of railroading!!!

[@JPMediaRR]

This is actual on location sound. From super 8mm sound film

[@goforsco]

Beautiful engines, amazing sound, and no stupid "artwork" on the cars. Wish we could go back to that time!

[@tommyhaynes521]

I'm so glad someone filmed this . Fantastic

[@JPMediaRR]

We're glad it brought back memories and that you enjoyed it. There is much more to see on the DVD

[@FreihEitner]

Love the Sharks! My first toy/model train at the age of 3 was a Tyco Sharknose painted as Rock Island (which I believe they never had, but hey it was Tyco and they were kind of known for that).

[@alcopower5710]

This is an absolute gem.......what a treat.......shark nose, pa-1, AND the RS3? Loved every second of this.

[@warthog5562]

Love those growling sharks. Still in existence, too!

[@johntapp1411]

Aah, the Baldwin Sharknose diesel locomotives-HANDS DOWN the most BEAUTIFUL locomotives ever built. The prow is a stroke of genius. In fact, some other locomotives, and most over the road trucks, include this in their designs in some form today. If I were to design a locomotive, which I have made drawings, I would most definitely base it on a Baldwin Shark. I can’t say enough good things about these wonderful creatures.

[@Retired88M]

The best part besides my favorite diesels is “NO GRAFFITI “ on any of the cars

[@buixrule]

Boy ain't that the truth. Modern rail videos basically all look like trains coming out of the hell holes of Newark NJ. Trains from Minnesota to Texas, California to Maine all are tagged with friggin graffiti now.

[@cvgeeps]

BAAAAARP those old horns bring back memories D&H was ALCOS biggest customer

[@TEMAOHI2787]

WOW!!! AWESOME to see a Baldwin Shark Vid!!! THANX!!

[@clockbuilderhg]

1:52 wonderful Baldwin sound!

[@christopherorourke6543]

Great video of one of my 3 most favorite Northeastern region railroads during the mid 1970’s. The Lehigh Valley where 7 members of my family worked for, the Erie Lackawanna where my late paternal grandfathers childhood friend worked for and the Delaware & Hudson are my most favorite Northeast region railroads.

[@stephenhenion8304]

I saw on KZbin today that they moved "1216" from shed to shed up in Michigan...rather inspiring I'd have to say. This is a great video, Man👍👍👍

[@gordonvincent731]

Finally got to hear what a Baldwin sounds like.I read a comment from a SP engineer long time ago that they sound like a farm tractor.I agree.

[@jasonasselin]

Great seeing these in action after filming the return on 1216 this week!

[@timattahoe]

Thanks for chasing and filming them Jason!!!

[@timosha21]

I'm a train and I approve this video! :D Choo choo!!!

[@casperfriendly47]

Fantastic! Beautiful camera-work capturing bygone road and equipment in beautiful/interesting settings. I'm so glad such excellent documentations of ordinary scenes in previous decades are so accessible -- thanks for sharing this little glimpse of history.

[@hawkeyeted]

I grew up in Whitehall, NY and had friends of the family that worked for D&H. Brings back a bunch of memories!

[@LRSX]

I got to do the Saratoga to north creek line a few years ago before it closed, what a beautiful line the d&h had

[@1jackdk]

Outstanding! Especially the Sharks and PA's!!!

[@cektito87]

One of the most beautiful locomotive ever built,along with Alco PAs. Astonished. Thanks for sharing!

[@jamielacourse7578]

The Jaws theme at the beginning would've fit nicely......

[@TrainTrackTrav]

AMAZING SOUND AND VID QUALITY FOR THE TIME! Awesome shots! Keep 'em comin'! God bless!

[@StoneTrainz944]

Look at that shake at 3:48! Good 'ol 70s railfanning, right? LOVE this series. Great work.

[@paulchurch5929]

Mr Collins who was dispatcher died this past week a great man

[@JPMediaRR]

Sorry to hear of Mr Collins passing

[@Wag2112]

Ya, Excellent ! the Michigan Northern acquired two of the sharks years ago, when I was just getting into Railfanning magazine , so yup, the sound is absolutely the real thing :)

[@mikeytrains1]

Wag2112 Do they run ‘em?

[@njRRtrainer]

wow, these look great have a number of these as models on my HO Railroad.. Glad you caught these... Thanks for sharing...

[@Tom-Lahaye]

Very good footage, Baldwin engine sound in the form of Belgian Cockerill locomotives (licenseholder for Baldwin engines) could be heard until 2003 in revenue service in Belgium, and with 5 or 6 from each of 2 different classes being preserved, most in operating condition, this little country must be Baldwin heaven. The engine used was an 608A engine, rated at 1750hp in class59 and 2150hp in class51, also a higher power rating than used in the US.

[@JPMediaRR]

Yes, these films were shot between 1974 and 1981

[@JPMediaRR]

Thanks! There is much more to see in the full DVD

[@philm5004]

Nice Baldwin Sharks footage.

[@JerryDoesThings_1604]

I kno! wen i first saw the vid i saw the Sharknoses (which i am a former fan of). So i waz like. "YO! i gotta click on dis vid and smack da like button!"

[@JerryDoesThings_1604]

and who dare put that one dislike button on there!?

[@leonardwolf5773]

oh yeah... and good vid john. whichever john u are

[@johntapp1411]

@@JerryDoesThings_1604 HEAR HEAR!!!

[@JPMediaRR]

@cvgeeps Glad you liked the preview. Much more to see on the DVD

[@GreenMountainRailProductions]

Really awesome video! I have always wondered what those old engines sounded like, especially the Baldwin Sharks! I've also wondered if anyone has gotten footage on the old Washington Branch, between Castleton and Eagle Bridge. That line runs through my college and it's now a rail trail.

[@400exNick]

So awesome you have the original sound that’s so rare from this time period. That’s one disappointing thing about the emery gulash footage, while the footage is amazing the sound is dubbed over and is obviously not authentic. I’m definitely gonna buy some of your videos!

[@JPMediaRR]

From my understanding, there were many instances where sound was recorded on site (on reel to reel audio tape) at the time Gulash was filming. The audio reels were numbered in sequence with the film reels. So, there was original audio, but it needed to be synced with the film in post. I believe some of the audio tapes were lost due to poor storage and/or low quality tape stock

[@carlwentline8805]

great video.

[@dynodon8592]

Great video!

[@KosaiAvonej]

You're the person who made these films? I thank you for preserving history like this, I live in a time when the only interesting locomotives in service are on preservation or on very tiny railroads.

[@Guillotines_For_Globalists]

That first shot had me thinking it was a layout to be honest, especially with the stationary guy standing by the truck.

[@JPMediaRR]

@SteelRail Just noticed that! Good catch!

[@JPMediaRR]

Yes, please visit our website listed in the description

[@calvingrondahl1011]

The famous ALCOs, GE history connects to ALCO I read. I am not a railfan. I see Union Pacific here in Utah.

[@brycehale3576]

Alco PA's pulling freight? I'm listening

[@saintangerinc]

@JhnZ33 My good friend Guy wicksaww fillmed the Sharknoses back in 75 or 76

[@1940limited]

It's nice to see freight cars that aren't covered with graffiti.

[@FreihEitner]

Ain't that the truth! The good old days of railroading.

[@cats0182]

LOVE THE FM TRAINMASTERS!!

[@JPMediaRR]

@1jackdk Thanks Jack!

[@hoopsheavenpa]

I never knew D&H ran passenger service.

[@MainlineSouth]

Great videos. Is that actual sound or dub in?

[@johnmilliard2696]

What ever happened to the two Baldwin sharks?

[@johntapp1411]

Very Sadly, they are in a storage shed rusting away. Unkempt. Unappreciated. Unloved.

[@billgroder9184]

I Need Some of Your Vids...

[@JPMediaRR]

+Bill Groder You can purchase our DVDs by visiting our website listed at the end of the preview

[@SteelRail]

You spelled "Railfanning" wrong (railanning?)

[@rossbryan6102]

WERE EITHER OF THE SHARKS SAVED OR PRESERVED??

[@rossbryan6102]

Barack Obama THX FOR THE RESPONSE! I NEVER GOT TO SEE THESE 2 UNITS, IN REAL LIFE!!

[@samzavinful]

One was moved yesterday - to a paint booth from the guy reporting on it. 12/03/21

[@speedskiff2]

nice videos. No art work on cars. I saw aftermath of autos on top of open car haulers in Lordstown rail head after some yahoo dropped a railroad tie off an overpass on them.

[@Tom-Lahaye]

Check my channel and search my favorites for video's from these locomotives.