San Diego Trolley (Green Line) Entire Line Ride - 1/2/15

[@mva051988]

I work for the trolley, never thought people would find this so interesting, that's cool.

[@BearMountainMike]

I made a similar video and the security guards didn't think it was so cool. They escorted me off and harassed me. www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2008/jul/09/X/

[@abelmacias2205]

hey man I am trying to get a job at the trolley how can I get into it I apply but they keep rejecting me

[@ryanhughes7920]

@Abel Macias Stange. I just got a job with MTS as a trolley operator.

[@georgejohnson-vu2zm]

@@abelmacias2205 IF THEY KEEP REJECTING YOU, THERE IS A REASON. FIND OUT WHY. THE REQUIREMENTS ARE NO DIFFERANT THAN ANY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY. TRANSIT SECURITY GOES THROUGH THE SAME TRAINING. THE DIFFERANCE BETWEEN SD TRANSIT AND ANY TRANSIT ON THE EAST COAST IS THE TITLE. THE BENEFITS AND PAY .ITS ALL ABOUT THE MONEY. THE JOB IS NOT FOR EVERYONE.

[@jaymunz2878]

Have lived in San Diego four times spanning from the 80's. I miss it!!! Rode the trolley a many times; all lines.

[@MilesJajich]

Sooo many stations! Thanks for uploading!

[@JawTooth]

That is another place I would like to visit.

[@3386-b8h]

Always love watching this video, im not able to vacation to SD often so this is perfect. Also, i'd really like to see the Orange Line filmed like this in the future. Keep up the amazing work!

[@MultiMusicianman]

It is amazing to still see trolley's in use today, great showing.

[@BrentNguyen46]

Thanks !

[@gabi-t2o]

cool video. it reminds me of staying in San diego for learning English the other time

[@samtrak1204]

I'm following video trip with Trolley map on another computer. Green Line is serious business. I thought there would mostly street running but the right-of -way is superbly engineered with bridges, viaducts, tunnels, overpasses and underpasses for fast running. Welded rail on concrete ties and slabs is Class 1. Tracks look like they were built over old rail lines because I spotted freight cars on warehouse sidings. I just left the tunnel at SDSU so I expect more interference as trolley closes in on downtown San Diego. Thanks for letting me tag along on a ride I've wanted to take for many years.

[@BrentNguyen46]

Sam Jennings Thank you ! I’m glad you enjoyed the video !

[@jdubw9118]

when I first visited San Diego in 2006 I rode the green line out to Santee and the 52 freeway over cuyamaca street in Santee didn't exist yet. I thought the end of the line was a great example to follow in bringing mass transit to suburban areas!

[@thebuffalodude]

Nice ride! I would love to visit San Diego one day! I love how they use spring switches at the end of line.....

[@BrentNguyen46]

thebuffalodude Thanks !

[@Robbi496]

his is more like an interurban than a trolley w/ private or semi - privates right of way, signaling and even freight sidings! Very cool!

[@AmtrakandAWVRFan]

cool video Brent! I have not been in the Trolly for years now!

[@BrentNguyen46]

Thanks !

[@Roy52202]

i miss the old sound from the next station, the sond from the man in the U2 trains

[@TammyWedgewood]

I never went to qualquam stadium

[@ryanhughes7920]

@Roy52202 Your sexist

[@MartinMiller1]

Excellent work!

[@BrentNguyen46]

Martin Miller Thanks !

[@ryanthesurfman5594]

nice ride so fun

[@BrentNguyen46]

Thank You !

[@Benicio_Fols]

Woah! That’s so cool!

[@willberestartingthischanne9984]

Awesome Video

[@BrentNguyen46]

Thank you !

[@александрпетров-ы2х3в]

Super😀🤗

[@JLJ061]

Cool video, I had no idea they also handled freight on that line.

[@BrentNguyen46]

SparkDalmatian Thanks ! I don't believe those freight cars seen on the line are in service or receive any service. Those freight cars seen in the video are literally more than 16 miles from the nearest freight mainline. Plus, the grades on the Green Line are extremely difficult for most diesel Locomotives.

[@JLJ061]

***** I would agree along with the tight curvature of the line, but I still can't help but think those freight cars had to have gotten there somehow!

[@BrentNguyen46]

Yeah, I know right ! It would be very strange to see a trolley pulling one of those !

[@brandonelam4284]

I remember riding on this line back when the Santee extension first opened and seeing those same freight cars. At night there are freight trains that do operate on some of the trolleys rail lines.

[@michael.carrot]

***** Actually, I know that freight trains do run through La Mesa (one stop on the orange line before merging with the green at Grossmont TC) at night. I live in the area and often hear the train, and I've even seen it a couple of times. They're rare, and I don't know exactly where they go, but it exists

[@georgejohnson-vu2zm]

Getting my memory fix.

[@LibertyRailfan]

Nice video *****

[@BrentNguyen46]

Liberty Railfan Productions Thanks !

[@flattrain5834]

Got a front one!

[@walterharp1773]

El paso first car arivved today ,5 more comming. Hope it works .

[@Hxvn1212]

Awesome ! nice vid :)

[@railfanningvideos5509]

This is a neat video. Ought to post this video in reverse and list the stations West to East!

[@BrentNguyen46]

Railfanning videos Thanks ! Ha ! That would be pretty cool, but the audio would definitely be odd.

[@hectora7479]

Can you do the blue line!

[@BrentNguyen46]

+Hector .A Yes I can. It is definitely something I want to do, and will likely do in the near future.

[@kickliquid]

How much does it cost to ride from Old Town to Down Town San Diego? I plan on arriving there next week and from previous experiences downtown parking was horrendous but heard you can park in old town and then catch this trolley.

[@BrentNguyen46]

It costs $2.50 for a one way fare on the San Diego Trolley, regardless of distance for that one way trip.

[@TheGraceLifeVlog]

Null $5 all day round trips with compass card or day card for Adults, bus rides also included. A couple of years back when I was there. Check with MTS website if it's same or changed.

[@samtrak1204]

Freight trains use trolley tracks?

[@BrentNguyen46]

Sam Jennings Yep. The San Diego and Imperial Valley Railroad shares the tracks along part of the Orange Line where they service a few industries in El Cajon and switch cars to/from the San Diego Yard. They usually operate at night when the trolley is not active.

[@basictransportenthusiast4386]

Is that you at 23:47 on the right??

[@BrentNguyen46]

Miles Campbell Nope. I’m way to the right out of sight of the camera. That guy was three rows back from me; just a typical rider.

[@thememeking9771]

Do you think there should be a red line for the SD trolley

[@BrentNguyen46]

Amtrak's biggest fan Personally, I would not support the idea for a red line. Most transit agencies tend to avoid naming lines similar to the color of their equipment since it can cause confusion for riders not fond of the system or believe that there are different colored trains for each line. Hence the reason the San Diego Trolley names all their lines colors that are not red.

[@ryanhughes7920]

@PsychoAmtrakFan No no noooo.

[@HSMiyamoto]

With wood ties and low platforms, the San Diego LRT system has significantly lower engineering standards than Los Angeles. The Green Line from Old Town to Grossmont has the most viaducts, and the only subway section in San Diego.

[@catelinakennis8690]

It would really help if you could put the stations on the screen. Just a suggestion. :)

[@BrentNguyen46]

Catelina Kennis Yes, thank you. I will certainly apply your suggestion to my future upcoming videos of the San Diego Trolley. A number of individuals asked for the same thing, so it will definitely be applied to the new videos.

[@realquadmoo]

I enjoyed the video and would prefer a video in front not back but still I enjoyed

[@BrentNguyen46]

+quadgamer Thanks ! Yeah, sorry for that, I've tried to film out the front before, but it usually results in a less than comprehensive view and/or the trolley operator not allowing me to film. Glad you enjoyed the video !

[@georgejohnson-vu2zm]

GREENLINE IS A NICE RIDE. AVOID THE ORANGE LINE. ESPECIALLY WHEN THE SUN GOES DOWN. ALWAYS BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS. DONT BE COMPLACENT.

[@BossChronicles]

does it run 24 hours? where does it exactly take you? downtown to?

[@BrentNguyen46]

The trolley doesn't necessarily run 24 hours, but they operate quite frequently from very early in the morning until very late at night. There are three trolley lines serving the San Diego metropolitan area, all with direct access into Downtown. Those lines reach out either towards the Santee area or down to the United States - Mexico border. There's a lot more info than I can describe here, but here's a link to San Diego's Metropolitan Transit System for more information. sdmts.com/schedules-real-time-maps-and-routes/trolley

[@RealRedWolf]

cool!

[@BearMountainMike]

How did you get permission to get into the cab?

[@BrentNguyen46]

Mountain Mike I did not have to get permission to enter the cab since I was filming from the passenger area. The camera was set up outside the cab behind the door/window to the cab. Transit security were welcoming and were fine with me filming.

[@terrenceleonard7037]

@@BrentNguyen46 yo buddy thanks for not calling us Transit Enforcement Officers, Cops we get that all the time

[@BobbyCase]

***** are you going to railfan trains soon?

[@BrentNguyen46]

The P42DC Railfanner Hey man ! Glad you're watching my videos and keeping up with the content. I've been busy the last month with work and family, but I managed to go Railfanning yesterday and the video should be up within a week or so.

[@wellerman6516]

It's kind of ironic when the trolley arrived at Mission San Diego station I instantly thought about Carmen Sandiego I don't know why tho :/

[@MrSquareart]

Mice video !!!!!!

[@BrentNguyen46]

MrSquareart Thanks !

[@VidClips858]

Must have been on one of the 3000's.

[@BDawg2755]

Yes! he was lucky enough because the 3000's only run on the green line. Unfortunately they only run on weekdays since 2019

[@norbertfransewitz8486]

❤️

[@ticketmaster1000]

1:30

[@CoasterProductionsTheCutegirl]

Mts trolley is cool

[@prodigygamer1418]

Santee to 12th imperial 0:08

[@BobbyCase]

FULL RIDE! If you go to my KZbin Channel,I'm working on a TriMet MAX Blue Line from: Cleveland Ave - Hatfield Government Center.

[@BrentNguyen46]

It sure is a Full Ride !!! I'll be on the lookout for your new video too.

[@thiagoknows3504]

SD100s are always in the middle im not a fan of that 😤 3:47