Feb. 9, 1992: Various locations incl. pacing of lead SD45.
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@travelingtom9236 жыл бұрын
Those SD40T-2's were certainly tanks! When I worked for Union Pacific in the early 2000's there was not many left on the system. We would still get them on our trains now and then and they were excellent locomotives. I watched one blow a turbo going up a steep grade in the middle of the night pulling a 10,000 foot stack train. Blue/white smoke and sparks coming out everywhere. Certainly was a great way for a old locomotive to go out with a bang. We used a SD40T-2 for switching cars in the yard once and it would pull 40 cars like it was nothing. The SP maybe gone but video lives forever. This former UP Conductor and locomotive mechanic of many SP locomotives salutes your videos!
@vidwilzvids95876 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind comment. I only recently learned that the SD40T-2s (8000s) were not produced until more than 2 yrs. after the SD45T-2s (9000s), an example of which is seen as the second unit in the pacing sequence.
@rustyscupper29365 жыл бұрын
@@vidwilzvids9587 I remember I was 14 in '74. my dad took me to Watsonville Jct. SSW 9404, the last SP '45 (T-2) was at the yard. The engineer invited us into the cab. Quite a thrill for a train lusting teenager!
@TexanMAGABOI2 жыл бұрын
Give your take, was it stupid for UP to rebuild and repaint the tunnel motors just to sell and retire them after a few years
@liamcooper52022 жыл бұрын
First clip had 1 40t-2 at the head end. The other 2 were 45t-2. The only spotting difference between then is the 40s only have 2 radiator fans and the 45s have 3. These can be stopped by the white hazard lable under the top grill
@kentcourtney55353 жыл бұрын
This film brings John Signor’s book on Beaumont Hill to life. The black-and-white images in the book now have color and movement, thanks to this film.
@vidwilzvids95873 жыл бұрын
That is a very much appreciated compliment.
@gaffney7882 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting!!! Never got to see them in Cali, but I got to see them pulling all though Texas!
@patricknoveski64093 жыл бұрын
I live in Carpinteria. 10 miles south of Santa Barbara. I grew up rail fan of S.P. along the ocean. Watching the spring beet trains go south. Got to do ride along on a local to hawrdad lumber once. Thrill of a life. Now just U.P. yellow. Miss S.P. thank you.
@jamesg2609 Жыл бұрын
SP was my railroad. Hired out in 1970 and ran these engines day after day.. miss the scarlet and grey😢
@enriquecontreras55034 жыл бұрын
Bad ass! Thank you for documenting the railroad of my youth.
@vidwilzvids95874 жыл бұрын
Thank You. SP was certainly showing off that day!
@brentboswell12943 жыл бұрын
4:18 wow, a cut of Cotton Belt helpers, with two rare SSW GP60's! As I recall, the Cotton Belt units were repainted into SP Speed Letters and became SP units as they were sent into the shop...
@122048trainman5 жыл бұрын
It doesn't get any better than a dirty SP Flare in Run 8! Most excellent pacing shot. Thanks for that segment.
@vidwilzvids95875 жыл бұрын
This was a good location to see that kind of action. On that day we were lucky to get a 20 cyl. brute crankin' on the point. Thanks for the comment.
@midlandcompound6 жыл бұрын
Superb video! On my first visit to the USA in 1987 we chased Santa Fe freights across the desert and paced SD45s. We soaked in the 20 cylinder music (at night too) and observed that it was quite different to a 16 cylinder loco. This video brought back happy memories. Many thanks for sharing.
@vidwilzvids95876 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the comment.
@seabulls695 жыл бұрын
Deeper, louder, and meaner sounding. I call it "music" also.
@trainknut2 жыл бұрын
And just like musical instruments, 16 and 20 cylinders harmonize well.
@ChachaChapati6 жыл бұрын
I mentioned this on an early video of yours, but I I lived near during the SP's Alhambra sub during that railroad's final days and eventual absorption into Union Pacific. Never at a loss for activity, and heard that unmistakable Nathan P3 horn nearly every night from my bedroom window. Thanks again for a look into a bygone era.
@vidwilzvids95876 жыл бұрын
That hill sort of magnified all of SP's uniqueness.
@rustyscupper29365 жыл бұрын
Camping at Robinson Flat in Placer County in the early 80s. Even though the railroad was over 25 miles away, at night you could here those 645s grinding up the hill towards Norden and Donner Summit
@amessman2 жыл бұрын
1:55 listen to those turbochargers (and their planetary gears, which is what makes that noise) sing! Awesome footage!
@westernpacificrr3 жыл бұрын
I always loved the sound of tunnel motors. Thanks for posting!
@marcelomenendez19716 жыл бұрын
anmeter needle near red in this houling sD 45, before the helpers, nice videos regards from argentina
@vidwilzvids95876 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for the comment.
@michaelpowell39805 жыл бұрын
Genuinely superb video, from my favourite era - and great quality too. Thumbs up for the Hi8 format. Would love to see so much more. The highlight? I thought it would be pacing the '45, but actually it was the single tunnel motor momentarily losing its feet and running hood first! Great days! Wish I'd been there, but I didn't get to the south-west until 2003. Had a couple of good years before the final extinction of all interest caused by the unstoppable tidal wave of GE tractor clones...
@vidwilzvids95875 жыл бұрын
Thank You for the kind comment. The power used to run out of sand in that area, especially local power, which had to be hefty enough to make it over the hill.
@NYSWWC66336 жыл бұрын
This is great! Please keep them coming. Love the SP. SAD these machines are almost gone. THANKS!
@vidwilzvids95876 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome. I never anticipated that SP would eventually disappear; I'm glad that I got what I did.
@Mrruneight6 жыл бұрын
The ESPEE I remember! Great Video! Thanks so much for sharing.
@vidwilzvids95876 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment. I Agree. UP techno-toasters climbing this hill just doesn't seem to have the same drama.
@gilbertjimenez88786 жыл бұрын
Awesome power beasts....
@timpriddy3496 жыл бұрын
Thats a crisp video for 92....nice
@vidwilzvids95876 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment. That was shot with a Hi8 camcorder.
@markhayes64076 жыл бұрын
Long live the SP! Great shots.
@gilbertjimenez88786 жыл бұрын
Forever!!
@markschroeder25784 жыл бұрын
You can say that again!
@remylopez48213 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the memories I used to pace EB SP freights on San Timetio Cyn on my Harley to Beaumont in those days that’s if I wasn’t at Cajon Pass I am a subscriber and I have seen other videos of yours we probably crossed paths at one time and didn’t even realize it how the time flies thanks for the memories once again although I no longer ride I know pace trains in my jeep
@remylopez48213 жыл бұрын
By the way I might add I was on that same road in October 2019 when big boy for thousand 14 rolled through one of the best pacing of my life made me wish I had my old motorcycle instead of the wife’s car
@vidwilzvids95873 жыл бұрын
We may have crossed paths. I used to shoot Cajon a lot. I liked pacing shots but I always avoided chasing and pacing restored steam. Professional productions were good enough to save me from fighting the crowds. Thanks for the kind comments.
@dennisbailey60673 ай бұрын
Sd45 in SP scheme.👍Looks even better in Demo.
@Thibbs1363 жыл бұрын
I live in the hills surrounding San Timoteo canyon. I railfan there all the time. Very unique place.
@vidwilzvids95873 жыл бұрын
It was sure a good place to catch Run-8 SP. Thanks for the comment.
@tommythomason61874 жыл бұрын
SD45s at that late date, 1992? That's pretty amazing. And, looked like some four-axle GP60 hood units, too.
@vidwilzvids95874 жыл бұрын
Some of the SD45's were re-engined with 16cyl. 645's and lasted longer. Which one's? You'd have to find the right roster. The GP60's were fairly new at the time. The helper consist shows the change in the dynamic brake blister through the order. Thanks for the comments.
@tommythomason61874 жыл бұрын
@@vidwilzvids9587 I think Southern Pacific bought the most GP60s. Santa Fe also had some, including Wide Cabs in the red Warbonnet scheme. I had read that the SD45s had been re-engined. The same with the troublesome SD50s, which many roads downrated to a 3000hp SD40. From what I understand, they were pretty good engines after that.
@markhayes64076 жыл бұрын
You can still park by these tracks today and watch trains but it surely isn't the same as this.
@vidwilzvids95876 жыл бұрын
Thanks again for the comments.
@trensavioeseetc.98434 жыл бұрын
Maravilhoso,som das SDs 40 ,lindo
@vidwilzvids95874 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment.
@spacecalander6 жыл бұрын
Another fantastic video!
@vidwilzvids95876 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you like one of my favorites.
@guillermopampena74484 жыл бұрын
Big power machine
@vidwilzvids95874 жыл бұрын
This was definitely the place for big power. Thanks for the comment.
@NS66775 жыл бұрын
Great video. I enjoyed it a lot.
@vidwilzvids95875 жыл бұрын
Thank You. I'm glad you enjoyed one of my personal favorites.
@jefftoft55685 жыл бұрын
Nice video, I like the pacing shots including the instructions to your friend who was driving, Lol! Great job.
@vidwilzvids95875 жыл бұрын
Terry had a knack for providing a smooth dolly shot. I was standing in his sunroof to get these shots. On most of my pacing shots he was the driver.
@jefftoft55685 жыл бұрын
That's cool!@@vidwilzvids9587
@robertmoir56952 жыл бұрын
Another swell video !
@creosotetie66376 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@vidwilzvids95876 жыл бұрын
Thank You for the comment.
@westernrailroadvideos996 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video, as good as it gets!
@vidwilzvids95876 жыл бұрын
After seeing your work I really appreciate that!
@devyncampbell32104 жыл бұрын
From 3:17 to 4:10 is a classic shot
@vidwilzvids95873 жыл бұрын
20 cylinders at Run 8. Thanks for the comment.
@BurlingtonNorthernProductions3 жыл бұрын
Hello, may I use some of these clips in a Yuma Sub documentary? I will give full credit for every clip I use.
@vidwilzvids95873 жыл бұрын
You would have to connect with youtube on that.
@beeble20032 жыл бұрын
Since you easily answered my last "what's that bit of the locomotive for?" question, here's another one. 😊 What's the sloping thing on the side of the long hood, just behind the cab on the left side of most EMDs? (E.g., just above the bell a 5:10.)
@pootispiker2866 Жыл бұрын
I'm pretty sure that's a traction motor blower duct
@beeble2003 Жыл бұрын
@@pootispiker2866 Ah, thank you!
@dmxman21105 жыл бұрын
Love it
@vidwilzvids95875 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment.
@GarrettsTrains956 жыл бұрын
Hey, were the trains you recorded mostly in CA?
@vidwilzvids95876 жыл бұрын
I tried to include the location of every video, either in the description or with a subtitle. Several videos were shot outside of California.
@GarrettsTrains956 жыл бұрын
Oh, ok
@scoobycarr55585 жыл бұрын
And did you notice there's ZERO graffiti on any of the freight cars?