W&LE 7021 pulls into CSX Willard Ghost yard train Z577 237

[@paulbergen9114]

Several weeks ago somebody had footage from here but not of the yard itself for the most part. I've stopped by here several times and it was always super busy now it just looks like a storage facility. It's hard to make a comeback when things are this devastated. Thanks for the coverage W&LE always looks good no matter the location

[@ScottTaipaleRail]

Thank you! If those autoracks weren't in storage the yard would be even more bare!

[@bnboyjace6412]

Good graciousness....what a yard. Amazing drone footage there.

[@jimdunbar3594]

Scott. Nice job. Thanks for sharing.

[@ScottTaipaleRail]

Thanks for watching!

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Have a great Sunday!!! ✌✌

[@ScottTaipaleRail]

You too!!

[@SantaFeAllTheWay]

Hollywood quality drone work (as usual) - bravo! It's great that an interesting regional like the Wheeling and Lake Erie hasn't yet been assimilated by the Borg at G&W.

[@BlackMan614]

W&LE is a private company. Very hard to purchase a private company. Now... if they ever go public. But since W&LE has trackage/rights from Chicago to Baltimore - they could very well morph into a Class 1. I would wager that is their end game.

[@SantaFeAllTheWay]

@@BlackMan614 It's not especially hard if the company's owners decide they want to cash out.

[@BlackMan614]

@@SantaFeAllTheWay It's more complicated. This is not some small operation. And the "owners" is spread among banks, creditors and VC.

[@SantaFeAllTheWay]

@@BlackMan614 But that counters your earlier point. The more players in the mix, the greater the possibility that someone creates pressure to cash out. But in any event I hope it never happens.

[@BlackMan614]

@@SantaFeAllTheWay Sheesh... I don't know the specifics of W&LE but in GENERAL... it is harder (much harder) to gain control of a private company than a public one. OK??

[@charliex9065]

I worked that job to Willard every week so this is great to see

[@valeriebassett3107]

Great video, and great write up! Merry Christmas to you and your family. Thank you Scott for your time and wonderful videos.

[@ScottTaipaleRail]

Thank you so much! Have a wonderful Christmas!

[@erice9536]

I believe that is the maximum speed that a WLE train ever moves at! Bring a book if you get stopped at a crossing. Nice drone work!

[@ScottTaipaleRail]

In most instances the W&LE is a fast moving regional. Most of their track is 40mph, they can do 50 (or 60?) on CSX between New London and Willard Ohio.

[@Chessie1985]

Great video Scott!!!

[@ScottTaipaleRail]

Thank you!

[@Chessie1985]

@@ScottTaipaleRail You're welcome!!

[@StormySkyRailProductions]

Great video of the W&LE. That stinks about the yard. Merry Christmas to you.

[@ScottTaipaleRail]

Thank you, have a wonderful Christmas!

[@StormySkyRailProductions]

@@ScottTaipaleRail you're welcome 🎄🎄

[@DruSteel69]

Awesome! 🙀

[@ScottTaipaleRail]

Thank you Drew!

[@locomotives9217]

Enjoyed, Thanks for posting.

[@ScottTaipaleRail]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@CSXFan5496]

Nice video!!

[@ScottTaipaleRail]

Thank you!

[@ldegmtrainspotter]

Amazing drone video! Good work, Scott! Thumbs Up All the best from Dublin & Merry Christmas Andrew

[@ScottTaipaleRail]

Many thanks! Have a wonderful Christmas!

[@Steelers2841]

Great Video Scott. WILLARD is not like it once was 20 years ago

[@ScottTaipaleRail]

I didn't see it 20 years ago but 10 years ago that engine terminal was packed. Too bad the humps weren't publicly visible.

[@Steelers2841]

@@ScottTaipaleRail I Visit there back in 2002 when it was a busy Hump Classification Yard

[@foxjet77]

Just subscribed! Amazing videos. Can you please let me know what drone and camera you're using?

[@train1962]

Excellent footage.

[@ScottTaipaleRail]

Many thanks!

[@fogdan]

Very Cool!!

[@ScottTaipaleRail]

Thanks!

[@micheleedwards4225]

so sad to see a yard so tired. merry christmas to you and your family

[@ScottTaipaleRail]

Thank you, hope you have a wonderful Christmas!

[@saberistheway]

Your vids are so cool I've gotta say...

[@ScottTaipaleRail]

Thank you very much!

[@codyrapp7253]

Is this Willard ohio?

[@ScottTaipaleRail]

yes

[@TrainsAreReallyCool]

It's sad to see Willard so dead. I really hope it doesn't end up like Buckeye.

[@TrainLoverHimu]

Great coverage 😍👌 Love from => Train Lover Himu

[@Nelson-re4ph]

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