SOUTHERN PACIFIC TEHACHAPI MEMORIES

[@charlessmileyvideos]

A short look at Tehachapi from our DVD "Scarlet and Grey Memories" available at www.cspmovies.com

[@danielepelaia7875]

Miss,the southern pacific one of my favourite class one railroads

[@charlessmileyvideos]

Yes, they were a super railroad! Nothing quite like the SP!

[@jamesg2609]

Thanks for the memories. I ran the mountain for 25 years..

[@charlessmileyvideos]

Incredible james2609, we have nothing but the utmost respect for you. That is one tough place to railroad. If you ever get a chance check out our "Tehachapi: SP and Santa Fe" DVD or the epic 3 hour movie"Freight West". Big time action and 30 years of railroading. There is really good chance you might see yourself in the cab in one of our films.

[@NGH99999]

Based on videos I see on YT, it looks like there's a lot more derailments up there in modern day. Did you guys have fewer derailments back in the day, or has it always been a treacherous stretch up there?

[@jamesg2609]

Yes. Tehachapi has always been plagued with derailments. Countless causes broken knuckles, drawbars, lateral over vertical issues, thin flanges, broken wheels, broken rails etc.

[@jamesg2609]

Thanks Charles for the kind note. Yes railroading on Tehachapi was a challenge both uphill and downhill. I used to call these trains semi controlled runaways. Have enjoyed your work for years all films are top notch. Keep up the good work !

[@TigerDominic-uh1dv]

Thanks for The Memories Great 👍 Video 😊❤

[@charlessmileyvideos]

You are welcome!

[@danielkeene3852]

My grandfather and uncle worked for the SP. I was lucky enough to be able to ride in the cab a couple times on some local trains with my uncle back in the 80's. I miss those days.

[@charlessmileyvideos]

Wow danielkeene, those are some special memories. I am sure there are many other stories you could tell when it came to the Southern Pacific. You Dad and Uncle worked for them during a great era!

[@markjohnson4924]

The first 2 trains (2nd labeled as Warren) are in fact, on the Yuma Sub East of Ordway on Beaumont Hill. Still good stuff though

[@charlessmileyvideos]

Thanks for keeping us in line Mark we appreciate it!

[@tsitracommunications2884]

My late dad used to work with the sp

[@charlessmileyvideos]

That is cool! He worked for one of the greatest railroads of all time!

[@InevitableMe]

What happened to the other video today? I was notified, but it disappeared from my watch later, and the notification is gone on my other device.

[@charlessmileyvideos]

We will repost it in the next day or two. Needed to correct something that was pointed out. Thanks for your support!

[@InevitableMe]

@@charlessmileyvideos Ah, thank you.

[@brucekellett2269]

Wasn't this the best era. To quote singer Sher "If I could turn back time"

[@charlessmileyvideos]

Agreed, it was a great era! Clean smoking power and rolling stock, plus cabooses on every train!

[@cawreshist1019]

Do you sell these on DVD?

[@charlessmileyvideos]

Yes we do! Visit our website at www.cspmovies.com to see all 52 of our DVDs! You can order direct also at 805-685-5639 M-F 9-5pm!