BIZARRE Locomotives Of EVERY KIND In Galesburg, Illinois!

[@Southern_Plains_Railfan]

Merch, anyone? okieprint.com/SPR/shop/home

[@jacksonsdrones]

I don't see why not! 😃 👍👚👍 👟👟

[@vuurvrproductions4656]

that cup looks sick i need it

[@tom-and-mom]

14:05 giant triclops cow units

[@tom-and-mom]

14:02 Now, why did NS take two dash 9s, and turn them into giant triclops cowl units, instead of just repainting the existing locomotives in a designated mow scheme, which has been done countless times in the past.

[@tom-and-mom]

14:06

[@jeremypreece870]

Hello from the UK, where I have just discovered this channel. I have watched KZbin American Railways videos since our lockdown. I used to think that we all spoke the same language, but there are huge differences in terminology between American and British, points/switches, sleepers/ties, yard master/signalman, driver/engineer, guard/conductor and so on. I love your term "anti-graffiti" and I think that it deserves a place in the English Oxford Dictionary! I will look out for some more of your videos.

[@LanternSignals]

I’m curious as to what you call a frog? The part that helps the wheels rolling from one track to another.

[@railscenes4959]

Jeremy, yes indeed! I’m trying to recall who was the American military man who made a funny ironic comment during WWII about how confused they got communicating with each other because their common language was not very common. I learned that while serving in the US Army in Vietnam in 1968. I was a heavy truck driver who was temporarily assigned to an Australian Army combat engineer unit. I had a lot of trouble understanding their lingo & slang over the loud noise of the turbo charged engine of the truck. It was crazy! My favorite RR term difference is driver/engineer. In US RR terms a driver is the wheel that applies the power to the rail to move the train. Engineer is the skilled person who controls that power to the drivers to move the train. OK? When I was discharged from the Army in 1969 I went back to my RR job as trainman on the Santa Fe Railway. Later, 1992, I joined the volunteer group working on the Santa Fe 3751, 4-8-4 steam loco. In 1999 we ran the 3751 from LA, CA to Sacramento for Railfair ‘99 For a 10 day assignment with 20+ other steam locos of active display of US steam power, steamed up. Since I was a conductor on the ATSF Ry (& Railfan) it was easy for me to work as a docent on the 3751 while we were at the California Rail Museum. One of those days a bus load of British Rail employees showed up. One Brit who had worked as an engine driver asked me if I drove the engine. A bit confused I sensed a joke coming into my head. So I smiled and told him it was a multiple answer. 1st part was “No, I’m a conductor so I don’t drive the engine.” 2nd part “In England they drive trains, but in the US we Run ‘em.”3rd part, “So no, I don’t run the engine.” He laughed at my joke and understood. We proceeded to have an excellent exchange of RR information.

[@jeremypreece870]

@@railscenes4959 I think that it was Winston Churchill (British Prime Minister during WW") who said "Britain and America are two great nations divided by a common language". BTW, I am English and I would struggle to understand some Australians! Great to hear that you are working with steam locomotives!

[@Minnesota_Rails]

Absolutely loved this video! 13:10 , there is more than the death stars , up in Proctor Minnesota there are a few IC SD40-2’s that are usually very active on the iron range . Along with many other fallen flags

[@DPU.proMN.IA.]

I saw two death Star SD70s recently one of them was pretty worse for wear

[@FallenFlagRailfan]

It does suck that Warbonnets are going to be used until they break, however like you said more opportunities to see more for years to come. Unlike here where Union Pacific are mostly rebuilding their older units. The Ex SP patch units are becoming more rarer and rarer to catch. As of this comment, only 3 Ex SP patch AC44’s roam the rails. 6236, 6318 and 6378 are the last Ex SP units being used and not on a deadline with their original colors. The other 2 reside in Vernon, CA as 6310 and 6379. I hope at least 1 Ex SP AC44 gets preserved even if it needs to be repainted back into it’s SP colors. And also i learned something new today as I didn’t know CN was leasing BCRail for that long! Edit: UP 6310 is being repaired at the moment and will be back on the rails very soon. Same with 6379, be patient with it. UP 1989 is now on the rails. And is currently in Marion, AR. Edit 2: UP 6379 is back on the rails while UP 6310 is stored. UP 1989 is back on the rails and UP 1996 is out for awhile after it’s motor took a crap. Edit 3: all Ex patched units and 1996 are now in service!

[@jwrailve3615]

I see patched bloody noses, warbonnetts, bluebonnets, BN execs aka vomitbonnetts, and countless rare down to single digit loco models going through Houston/port of Houston every week. Wish a channel covered it they’d have months worth of content filming one day down there. Nice catches though!

[@DesertRailProductions]

I was lucky enough to catch 6318 In tucson on the 4th of July this year. It's sad to see them go since most had very short service runs with SP.

[@ellisjackson336]

I see a lot of rebuilt UP dash 9s. I actually love that they repaint them in the old 90s paint scheme, specifically with that font and letter spacing

[@billkraemer4710]

There will be plenty of old SP units out there for years to come. The world will run out of sand before UP can remove the gunk off the old SP units.

[@betsymani2734]

Yup. Cn got bc rail for about another 40 years

[@VenityGT]

As someone from Galesburg, these videos sure are a treat!

[@JawTooth]

Awesome stuff there, especially the MOW Dash 9s! Gotta get back to Galesburg again

[@kenmunozatmmrrailroad6853]

Love your channel. Whoever is out there doing those wonderful "nose restorations", I wanna contribute to their go fund me campaign; they're spectacular!

[@ellisjackson336]

I used to live up in the Illinois central/CN area and have seen that IC sw switcher moving freight when I was younger. Another fallen flag which got eaten by the CN was the EJ&E. I used to see those orange locos ALL THE TIME growing up

[@travisolson9190]

Do you remember seeing a duo of green EJ&E switchers? I forgot where I used to see them.

[@1978garfield]

Great stuff, thanks for sharing. If anyone gets the chance check out Galesburg Railroad days. They usually offer tours of the hump yard and engine shop. It it worth every penny to pay for the extended tour. Just a tip, Galesburg was originally a Burlington town and most if not all the railroaders I talked to were still fiercely loyal to the Q. I got talking to the gentleman serving a tour guide on the extended tour. He could tell you anything about the CB&Q or BN. His knowledge of the Frisco consisted of "When we bought them they put the Frisco people in charge and we nearly went bankrupt". His knowledge of Santa Fe consisted of "They got in to some money trouble and we bought them". Nearest I can tell they all resent that the Santa Fe is still the more popular railroad. Glad to here there were still some Warbonnets on the property. BNSF has pretty much come right out and said they will NOT paint a new loco in the Warbonnet paint job.

[@Oliver-kv2mm]

My favorite yard. If you visit I highly recommend The Packing House Dining Company on Mulberry St. across from the Railroad Museum and Amtrak Station.

[@AlikStansberry]

4:05 Yeah it’s a pretty sad reality and future for the remaining ex ATSF Warbonnets, I hope at least one gets preserved. I also hate the fact someone graffitied the side on one of these units. I hate it just as much when it’s done to a perfectly good looking H2 GEVO. I’ve heard there might be 2 BNSF C40-8Ws that could be saved for preservation, but right now I don’t know if that’s true or not. But if it is, I hope they meet the same fate as 537. Also happy to see 1755 once again, it’s appeared quite a bit on here. That font on the side looks great. I’d also love to see those new NS MOW units, one of the most unique looking machines out there. Closest I’ve gotten was seeing a Ballast Cleaner in action. Well done getting the golden swoosh by the way!

[@CheeseMiser]

What's sad about being used.

[@Steven_Williams]

Great and informative video! Shame about the Warbonnets. Such a big part of BNSF's history.

[@Southern_Plains_Railfan]

Thank you! Agreed, at least they're still around, though.

[@WarDaddy66]

Well it’s SF history. I wish BNSF would do a few full heritage paint liverys. Not just the 25th anniversary orange one. It would be neat to see and (run) a brand new war bonnet or even a Green one

[@VirginianRailway]

That is insane. I’ve been to Chicago numerous times, but never thought to pay a visit to Galesburg. Looks like they have all kinds of neat and rare power in those storage tracks and yards. Thanks for the great videos SPR! Keep it up! 😁😎👍

[@VirginianRailway]

Edit: all kinds of rare power and huge trains everywhere

[@Southern_Plains_Railfan]

Yeah, Galesburg rarely disappoints. You're welcome, will do!

[@FreedomRailfan1776]

Hey SPR! Nice video and Epic catches! I hope I can see those NS MOW units in service next year!

[@Southern_Plains_Railfan]

Thank you! I hope you’re able to catch them too!

[@ninjagoKai31]

@@Southern_Plains_Railfan Keep up the work

[@minnesotarailfan12]

Another great video as usual! One thing to note, BNSF is now starting to use C44-9Ws as yard trimmers.

[@Southern_Plains_Railfan]

Thank you! That's interesting, what yards are they doing that at?

[@minnesotarailfan12]

@@Southern_Plains_RailfanWell, Galesburg for sure- there’s RCL ones popping up on the yard pulldowns as of a few days/weeks ago.

[@randallellison6421]

​@Southern_Plains_Railfan there was one that was being used in Springfield, Missouri.

[@Thomas1980]

Very good nice Video 👍Thumbs Up 👍

[@yeahman70]

Great video, nice rare finds there. That Ex-CSX Dash 8 with the C&O sticker was sold to the Indiana & Ohio and has been repainted, it no longer has that sticker and its in G&W paint now

[@redfoxblacksocks]

Congrats of seeing the golden swoosh. I'm still looking for 4723 myself

[@Southern_Plains_Railfan]

Thanks! Good luck, you'll see it eventually!

[@gavinsimmonsmccullum4219]

Great catch with those Dash 8's! I'm fully entertained by the escapades of the CSX --> NYSW --> CSX --> Pan Am --> CSX --> GE Dash 8's

[@danielkennedy1524]

Very cool! 7695 story pretty cool!

[@stinkyginger3018]

It’s very heartbreaking to see the ATSF Warbonnets decay.

[@maggies5049]

Amazing stuff. Never knew the back story of 7695, the Golden Swoosh. Also, the BNSF coal locos. Thank you for the info

[@cxmx3295]

I’ve been watching you since before you hit 500 subscribers and It’s been a joy the whole way ,and you have never disappointed me with your videos and keep up the good work.

[@Southern_Plains_Railfan]

Thank you so much! Will do!

[@cxmx3295]

Your welcome

[@Shaken_AND_Stirred]

Those “Bloomer” locomotives were cool as they look VERY much like the old Burlington “Chinese Red” locomotives. I have never seen those. Cool.

[@Southern_Plains_Railfan]

Yeah, the Bloomer Line has some really cool locos. The RR is a shortline based in Gibson City, IL

[@Shaken_AND_Stirred]

Hey, thank you for the response and info on the “Bloomer” RR. I”ll look them up. I looked up the SW10 and non of the ones I saw had the same cab as the one in your video. The one in the video looked like it had the cab from a GP loco. The ones on the net had the typical rounded cab of an SW. Thanks again and Merry Christmas to your and yours! Cheers, from Tomball, Texas

[@Thedodgerpro]

YESS ANOTHER GALESBURG VIDEO!!

[@tom-and-mom]

Southern Plains Railfan, what will happen to the lease of BC Rail to CN in 2064?

[@galaxyrailfanning7860]

Absolutely amazing catches!

[@Southern_Plains_Railfan]

Thanks!

[@josepantoja5033]

It’s nice when southern plains railfan uploads

[@railsofontario3029]

I do love me some ATSF & a good ol bcol blueberry & any BCOL units are very very rare. Us Canadian folk go nuts for em. Great catches.

[@railscenes4959]

I worked out of this yard as a road conductor after the BN take over. We combined freight pools. Before merger I spent most of my career on the ATSF working out of Joliet, Chillicothe and Ft. Madison. Yes it could get complicated. But as a teenage mutant Railfan in the 1960 era I started studying the yard. One of my favorite yards. Thanks for sharing. BTW there is no “noise” in Illinois. The last part is silent in the French word for the Native American tribe Illini.🤔🤓

[@wafflesnfalafel1]

the golden swoosh! Love the interesting motive power, awesome vid sir, thank you. I'm out in Seattle and caught a GP38-2 still in Cascade green switching the terminal 5 tracks, hard to imagine that paint still looks decent since 1974..

[@anthonyhunt701]

Use to be the ❤ of the Burlington Route shops….lovin the channel SPF❤👍🏻

[@southernwulf3335]

7695 has been through my home town quite a few times back in the early 2010s

[@413TomaccoRoad]

Best narration of any rail channel out there. 👍

[@RobertCraft-re5sf]

9:47 Awesome mega-train.

[@tfs4499]

Great video, great info! Love seeing the SW14 & SW10!

[@thebluehero2219]

I AM SO GLAD THE CONRAIL DASH 8’S ARE RECEIVING A SECOND LIFE! It’s nice that Santa Fe has a few more years left.

[@bnsfgevoproductions]

BNSF executive MACs (ex-BN) will most likely company the Warbonnets. Sad to see these things won't be on coal trains or high priority intermodals. Many MACs and Warbonnets have been scrapped in Birmingham, Alabama. Sad that 9647 no longer wears the "Vomitbonnet".

[@not_HighIron]

I think the NS MOW units are very pretty to look at. I like the paint scheme on them, it makes them look very distinguished.

[@Mr5150Sarge]

I’m just your ordinary man who grew up waving at train engines and cabooses. I guess many little boys grow up admiring these guys. Great narration.

[@SantaFe19484]

Sounds like Galesburg would be a nice place to visit and railfan.

[@WJP1361]

Saw CSX 7376 back in 2018 when it was still in fresh blue with its sticker.

[@sargentrowell81]

You know what? The golden swoosh is a cool stand out and unique loco that should keep its livery, but I'm glad it didn't become the norm. When you get the shot of the tailing loco rolling off into the sunset, it's cool to see the black logo with the golden outline of the lettering. It's not as gorgeous as the Superfleet livery, the executive mac livery or the original Santa Fe warbonnets that were used in passenger services but it's an improvement over the previous BNSF orange liveries.

[@akashchandrabehera7667]

Nice video! Come to India once, we have many wacky locos here!

[@Dag_Nabbit_]

You need a wind muff, SPR. The wind noise is awful, but the rest is terrific. Thanks for the post!

[@conradcovington119]

334 gets around, I’ve seen it up north in Longview yard. While switching.

[@shanecochran1969]

Cool video, and information on the Locomotive's. Especially the Norfolk Southern Railway locomotives

[@Nash1a]

Let me know if you ever spot Engine Engine Number 9 coming down Chicago line!

[@DPU.proMN.IA.]

There is a group of rail enthusiasts that are "graffitiating" locomotives to the original spec and as well I saw those dash nines in Iowa from one of the old GE plants or rebuilding sites something like that

[@CheeseMiser]

@Metraf40phfan123 why dude

[@CheeseMiser]

@Metraf40phfan123 why even comment

[@CheeseMiser]

@Metraf40phfan123 it's just pointless. And kind of rude

[@DPU.proMN.IA.]

What

[@DPU.proMN.IA.]

@Metraf40phfan123 ok? That is the most common comment to comment

[@PatrioticCoservativeAmerican]

Something is telling me none of the warbonnets, blue, and yellow bonnets, 7695, or macs will make it to preservation, but I could be wrong. I just feel like we're going to lose lots of iconic classes to scrapping.

[@nicholson227]

EXCELLENT work. Thank you for sharing

[@tylerhoop5312]

I actually saw 1492 and 1204 roll past my house a few months ago in Chicago

[@MachinistColucci]

The tracks where the locomotives are serviced is called the Service tracks or dsf in galesburg and North of the service track is called the Ready side where the good power sits. I work in Galesburg at the diesel shop, just giving you a little more info didnt know if you knew that. Love your videos keep em up😁😁

[@NW611]

Nice work man keep up the good work

[@Southern_Plains_Railfan]

Thank you, will do!

[@NW611]

I have a question. Will you ever do a face reveal?

[@FreihEitner]

Some more very nice catches. Thank you!

[@Southern_Plains_Railfan]

You’re welcome, I’m glad you enjoyed!

[@P_litzer]

It seems like only 10-2” IC SW14s are still around, don’t quote me on that lol.

[@EntertainmentWorldz]

super great video bro ❤❤😍😍

[@JohnGeorgeBauerBuis]

Those custom NS Dash 9s look like some Australian locomotives.

[@michaelbruchas6663]

Thanks!

[@Southern_Plains_Railfan]

Thank you so much!

[@anthonyeveler4820]

Great video sad to see the warbonnets are going to be ran till they fall apart would be nice to see on preserved like they should do with the sd80mac

[@johnwoodall3791]

I once remember when up in the Northern parts of Western Australia where big U.S. type Locomotives are used on Private Lines belonging to Iron Ore Companies and came across something Very similar in BHP markings i think and someone said he thinks it was a Modified Dash 8 if that helps and could be on Web. Really Nice Videos as Well. Thanks for sharing.

[@hamentaschen]

"I'm gonna go get the papers, get the papers."

[@centraliowarailproductions2810]

Nice video! I managed to get the NS mow units as they were being transported on the BNSF just shorty after they were released from Wabtec in Iowa.

[@Southern_Plains_Railfan]

Thank you, that’s really cool!

[@centraliowarailproductions2810]

Your welcome @@Southern_Plains_Railfan! Yep, ironically, the train departed from a yard that is owned by NS. BNSF and NS have a joint line from Des Moines to Albia. NS has a small operation in Des Moines if you’re wondering.

[@sernajrlouis]

Awesome video

[@Southern_Plains_Railfan]

Thanks!

[@WilliamCChapin]

Seldom does a video that pops up as a recommendation deliver as much entertainment as this one does. Well done! 🙂

[@Southern_Plains_Railfan]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed!

[@westerniowarailfan9480]

12:44 there actually is one BCOL "patch" that I have seen and know of, that being 4641, although its in CN paint it has BCOL on the side of the cab, meaning it used to be in BCOL paint I believe, it is also a C44-9CWL

[@amyreynolds3619]

I saw the NS dash9 working as a rail train in Orangeburg, South Carolina.

[@RNP688]

I think Peck Park is the only place where you see almost everything

[@Southern_Plains_Railfan]

It is, the only thing really you miss is the wye & the Peoria sub.

[@RNP688]

@@Southern_Plains_Railfan Yeah and the Peoria doesn’t get much activity. The wye I guess can depend on how much they need to turn

[@CheeseMiser]

12:10 Hey that nearby me. Viva la IC

[@413TomaccoRoad]

20 years ago it was a treat to see a UP engine with the American Flag on it; in a CSX train coming through the West Springfield yard. It seems almost all of them do now.

[@paulwarner5395]

Thanx for the great video. I do wish that BNSF had gone with the BN color scheme of green and black rather than the pumpkin yellow that they went with. Would also be nice if the would paint up a few heritage units rather than just putting a coupled of stickers on the side and call that heritage.

[@jasonschoenmann2308]

No link for that sweet CN SW10 action?? 🥲

[@75Bird455]

I think Econorail (ECRX) owns most of the remaining SW-14's. I just saw one (ECRX 1410) at a paper mill in Alabama (along with ECRX 1201, an SW-1200). I used to operate the ECRX 1480 quite some years ago in Houston.

[@BellTexRailfan_2256]

Love the video keep it UP!

[@Southern_Plains_Railfan]

Thank you, will do!

[@thestig1611]

That BCRail is a LONG way from home

[@1208bug]

Cool stuff SPR!

[@Southern_Plains_Railfan]

Thank you!

[@jo9732]

They are making enough money. Paint those warbonnets in fresh paint.

[@aidanhough7682]

You got to see 7696 today

[@ninjagoKai31]

nice video i wish i could see santa fe dash 9 bnsf dash 9

[@brycehill6678]

Now we need you to come west to Nebraska to see the old SD9 high hood still at work wearing BNSF colors, or swing north to Wyoming where a pair of executive MAC's still work with an old BN caboose

[@MatitimeMan]

I cought the Golden Swoosh unit leading through the feather river canyon about two years ago. I chased her all the way from stockton, that was an amazing chase.

[@SoCalOCRailfan]

Awesome catches!!

[@Southern_Plains_Railfan]

Thank you!

[@davesusek3330]

Great video thank you.

[@Steward-p4v]

By going beyond your own problems and taking care of others, you gain inner strength, self-confidence, courage, and a greater sense of calm.

[@lukesmith3172]

Wow.. went to college here at Knox College..the trains give new comers a hard time especially at night..

[@playhooky]

Oh - you'll wish this had happened sooner: in the last 10 years the city/town has gotten most of the town designated by the RR as 'quiet zones' - but of course where Knox is located/being close enough to the yards, I suppose you would still hear some horns. Also we've gotten 2 new overpasses & 1 new underpass which makes it a hell of a lot easier to get around town!

[@user-du4bm4ql5f]

Blaze with the fire that is never extinguished.

[@XBOXShawn12thman]

Wow ... I just came across this video .... Subscribed!!! 👍

[@MarcelosalivaTRENESArg]

Gran captura 👌🏻😍 Like 👍🏻 mi estimado amigo desde Argentina 🇦🇷 Féliz 2024 ✨

[@WarDaddy66]

NS looking up to Big Orange

[@K-Effect]

15:00 They have just a hint of what a Russian diesel locomotive looks like

[@isadoremizell-qs7nk]

Dude amazing content on these trains. but I got a quick question like I don't want to get off topic but witch of these two railcars is more heavier? A rock hopper or a intermodal.

[@Solomon-c9o]

Harrold felt confident that nobody would ever suspect his spy pigeon.

[@scottford8736]

What is that pair of orange NS engines

[@thedesigner00]

The IC SW14 was not used that much as a CN railfan I’ve only seen 2 both DIT I know that they aren’t that reliable so starting in 2007 they where slowly sold oof to BUGX and NREX

[@jacktrain92]

3:03 Two fake bonnets and one Blue bonnet

[@MilePost106]

These EMD's outlast these GE's.

[@scotteakins7203]

Good ole Hellsburg. The rail yard & RR is the only good thing about this town. Lived there for @ 20 years. And was dam glad to leave. I'll also add my father was a yard master at Inessviille & the West Hump before they changed it all around. Then he went on the Ottumwa runs later as a Brakeman. He was glad when they bought his job out. Was ready to retire.

[@stevenz4432]

IC/CN 1204 is an sw7rm built from an IC sw14 unlike the up units it looks like regardless it’s awesome to see

[@misterbalsa9676]

Anybody know what the black box is on the side of 1902 @ 2:40?

[@Southern_Plains_Railfan]

Yes, it's an AC unit.

[@seabeeusn76]

Like your southern accent.

[@Southern_Plains_Railfan]

Thank you!