The Big Towboat American Pillar Northbound Mississippi River at Thebes

Watch the impressive triple screw towboat, "American Pillar," as it pushes 28 mostly empty barges northbound Mississippi River at Thebes, Illinois. Apologies for the occasional shaky footage; I was trying to capture an approaching train in the shot. Stick around until the 2:05 mark for the train's appearance! The audio was recorded from shore.

[@satagiuricici8382]

Well I love them!!!It’s a Big Boy (10500 hp)! I was a mate on DanMcMillan years ago I know all Mississippi river from St. Paul Minnesota to New Orleans, Louisiana! Great memories!Thank you for the post!!!!

[@cds957]

Great video sir!!....That is one beautiful boat.

[@chiefjohnsonBR549]

👍💯👍 Another great one sir . Thank you

[@deanlamberth0sbcglob]

That is a sho nuff classic towboat

[@gregmctevia5087]

Very nice.

[@AntoniaRondon-li4cm]

looks a lot like m/v american heritage but it's a little better great video congratulations

[@kingtut8381]

GRA 8 ONE, AS ALWYS. THANX A BUNCH

[@treksevestro]

I don't understand USA language. Why is it called a Towboat when it doesn't tow but it does push.

[@JeffC-fq1be]

Agreed. I never understood that and I live in the U.S.

[@user-qv2ho3kp5o]

The barges are put together to form a tow....so a tow is the group of barges put together and the towboat pushes the tow up and down the river.

[@craigpalmer9196]

rollers

[@QbanCelli]

How come I never see anything like that here in the Hudson River?