SD40-2s On The Rapids Turn -BN Green Duo!-

[@BNSF1458]

Great coverage, one of the best Rapids turn videos we have on KZbin now for sure! All of these shots from both ground and drone are phenomenal, Cloquet looks so cool from above.

[@SD457500]

Thank you for the kind words, and happy you enjoyed the video!! The drone really puts things into a different perspective.

[@everettthepetractionguy4222]

Can't get enough of those classic EMD SD40-2 diesel-electric locomotives. They're my favorite as real-life equipment and as HO brass models. 😊

[@j.m.youngquist419]

I love the sounds of those 40's

[@SD457500]

Its a classic sound that never seems to get old. :D Thanks for watching!

[@JungleYT]

@@SD457500 *Harley of the rails... Amen **5:35*

[@25mfd]

very nice seeing those green motors together

[@struck2soon]

Nice to see those weathered green units.

[@SD457500]

Same here, and its even more impressive that the pain is likely original to the locomotives too!

[@CharlieH65]

I'd watch those old SD40-2(green being my favorite ones) every week, wherever they'd be going! Great video!!

[@SD457500]

Same here if I could; they are so classic, and sharp looking. Thank you for watching!

[@daledrawbond1222]

Awesome video of SD 40’s working and the view of the Northland and an awesome trestle!

[@ShawnCalay]

I got lots of rides in the early 90s when my dad worked at BN....in 2016 i got to ride with my cousin on the ALL line which had a good dozen BN SD40-2s regauged to narrow gauge, repainted gray for progress rail....

[@lexpo181]

Nice video Douglas! I love so much the 645 prime movers. It's been a long time I seen one in my area in Quebec Canada.

[@SD457500]

The sounds of the 645s never get old, and they sound amazing singing in run 8. Hopefully one of these will come your way soon. Thanks for watching!

[@rimodeler7963]

Excellent video. Your camera work and image quality are second to none. I always enjoy your videos! Mike

[@StormySkyRailProductions]

AWESOME video and catch of them EMDs. Enjoyed the video and have a great set of your Monday.(Steve)

[@SD457500]

Many thanks, and glad you enjoyed the video! Hearing and seeing these locomotives never gets old.

[@StormySkyRailProductions]

@@SD457500 Your welcome and no it doesn't, I could use one for my sound machine throughout the night.

[@jeffallen5698]

Really Cool video ! Love the sd40-2's still in operation. The quality of the video was fantastic

[@SD457500]

Thank you very much, and glad you enjoyed it!

[@snagletoothscott3729]

Those engineers got some heavy hands on those throttles. They're booking it everywhere, even when pushing into the yard. "Never saw a notch 8 he didn't like"

[@Minnesota_Rails]

That’s usual for rapids they love that throttle

[@SD457500]

Personally, I like it, and they sound nice. These guys don't waste time, and move is right! Thanks for watching!

[@ChickennGritss]

No fancy paint love these faded work horses that help build America, two plain Jane's getting the work done with the unmistakable bellow could be heard on a quiet night for miles, are these engines equipped with V16 GM diesels?. Great video thanks for sharing.

[@SD457500]

I love these classic locomotives, and they get the job done! Each of those SD40-2s is powered with a V16, two stroke engine. They sound great!

[@Supersport1698]

So good!!!

[@SD457500]

Thank you! :D

[@Minnesota_Rails]

Great video! Love to see that Sappi shot of rapids . Around the clip of them at 7:00 was the day I saw you and recorded rapids too as you can see me in the zoom in shot at the next crossing 😂

[@SD457500]

I thought that might have been you at the grade crossing! Did you get come decent video, and shots of these guys? Thanks for the comment, and watching!

[@SERA52Railfan]

Nicely done video. Very enjoyable to watch! Got to love the sd40s.

[@sernajrlouis]

Awesome video. Enjoyed it very much

[@SD457500]

Glad you enjoyed it, and thank you for watching!

[@MidwestRailfan8853]

Excellent quality and professional work once again my friend

[@SD457500]

Thanks man, and I appreciate the kind words!! :D

[@user-qr7ee2cp4y]

Finally some good news. Love that bnsf still has some green engines

[@SD457500]

Glad you enjoyed it! The green units are still around here and there; just need to go a greater distance to find them.

[@AndreiTupolev]

Some very interesting factories 🏭. I love the shot at4:40. I wonder if those green locos have ever been repainted since they were new? 😂

[@SD457500]

That is a very good point, and as far as I know, that paint is original to the BN green units. They have held up VERY well over the years, but are starting to show their age. Thanks for watching!

[@GreenRC24]

Amazing video!!!

[@SD457500]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks comment, and kind words!

[@Ravenbow]

If I may inquire, what time of day would these be going through let's say Cloquet, then Swan River, Warba, etc before arriving in Grand Rapids. Many of my elementary school years were spent in the area. I still call our families little (270 acre) farm in Blackberry home in my memories as well as Marble, Warba, Nashwauk, and Grand Rapids. Every chance I get, I make the journey to Warba to see my family (cemetery) and I have had horrible luck seeing any trains on the line following Highway 2 from Duluth to Grand Rapids. My grandfather worked this line as a GN/ then BN employee in the 60's and 70's and I would love to see a BNSF train of any length going through my 3 grade crossings in Blackberry where I used to wave at my grandpa in his caboose as he went by. Any information you are willing to share would be appreciated, I love your channel. I live in the Twin Cities and I love seeing on video all of the trains in my area I miss due to travel for work.

[@SD457500]

Happy to help how I can, and thank you for the kind words! This train doesn't run on the weekends, currently. They typically get moving out of Superior between 1:30 to 3:30pm, with Mondays usually being later due to a larger train. If they don't have work at Carlton, they'll be at Cloquet about 45 minutes after leaving Superior. It seems like they take about 20 to 45 minutes to work Cloquet, and get moving west after that. Late afternoon/early evening would be your best bet to see the west of Cloquet. Here is some video in Blackberry, and Warba with a plow! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHmleYiojpmHo6M

[@MarcEdsall]

Awesome video man love sd40s

[@ShawnCalay]

SD40-2s are better and more common.

[@AnontheGOAT]

@@ShawnCalayI think he meant that series in general, not specifically just the SD40.

[@SD457500]

The EMDs 40 series are a classic, and are always a welcomed sight. Hearing them roaring in run 8 is sweet music! Thanks for watching!

[@RCPE3999Fan-c1i]

hey douglas. I caught RCPE 3470 as the MRCHU i caught it in rapid city SD at Pressler Junction and i got a nice wave from the brakeman

[@SD457500]

Very cool! I need to get out there again this year.

[@RCPE3999Fan-c1i]

​@@SD457500you should maybe u can catch the Rapid City to Huron train

[@AnontheGOAT]

That EMD 645 note tho.

[@SD457500]

Those 645s sound GOOD, and it sure was singing on this job. Thanks for watching!

[@JungleYT]

*Q: How do you muffle sound of Drone propellers enough to capture train sound?*