The D&H and Me: A Story of Man's Love for Locomotives

A GP38-2. An Alco shop switcher. Two RS-36s. An RS-3. All of these locomotives are important to the D&H’s history, and all of them have stories. This video is all about telling these tales, and answering the question of why I love the D&H.
Featuring Colin Buckowski, Dave Coppola, Bill Bibby, and the late Jim Lafayette.
Special thanks to Rudy Garbely/Garbely Publishing, Gordon Smith (‪@dhdisprsmith2296‬) and Michael Berry for allowing me to use their photos and videos in this film.
In celebration of 200 years since the incorporation of the Delaware & Hudson.
Filmed in Plattsburgh, North Creek, Corinth, and Cambridge, NY, between 2017 and 2022.
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[@NorthCountryTrains]

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[@Vermont-rail-fanner-432]

Does the GMRC 263/264 run tomorrow since it’s Mother’s Day

[@chrisvanwoert2304]

I hope we see more of train lovers

[@user-ry5rt9tc6d]

I had the pleasure of working for the DH from 1979-1986 - I started as a yard clerk in Oneonta NY but transferred to Albany NY to work in the new centralized crew dispatcher’s office with J.T Delano in 1981. During that time, I worked in Fort Edward - Saratoga- Mechanicville clerking on my days off. We even loaded VW vehicles at Kenwood Yard for a time. When the representative from Guilford Transportation a Mr Maxwell said the DH was going to be reduced to a single iron railroad I could see the end of an era for the old road. We would become a branch and would eventually split the company up. Fitzgerald would take a day off and I would call the crews on the north end of the railroad. Great hard-working people like the Layfette’s and Carpenter’s to go to work in Whitehall NY. God Bless-

[@user-mr3ct1dm9p]

No matter how big they are-- todays RR's cannot even begin to approach the tenacity,variety,color, and uniqueness of the D&H. And,though he wasn't mentioned--- a special thank you to BRUCE STERZING--for his spirit in keeping the railroad going while all around him was bankrupt. May God rest his soul.

[@NorthCountryTrains]

Well said. Bruce was an incredible railroad man.

[@royburnham100]

Grew up near Fort Edward. Brings back memories of watching the D&H

[@brianbuttram3131]

Great story that you have told, it's when rail fans get together, there is so much you can learn from the old rail vets, great job!

[@AqueousMantra]

My grandfather Steve Lawton was a crane operator who went all over, and a welder in the Oneonta roundhouse. Legend

[@lawrencegolba2244]

Nice video. D&H had one of tge best paint schemes around. Used to see them run the Erie-Lackawanna line in Buffalo in the 70's.

[@scott658]

My father worked for D&H at the corporate headquarters in Albany NY, I remember going into that building when I was a kid.

[@jesikebiking]

I've been in model railroading sine I was 11 L'm now 74 and since the mid 70's it's been D&H my favorite

[@lawrencegolba2244]

When I worked for the B&P as a clerk, my Supervisor used to reminice about his days with the D&H.

[@DavidBeckerSr]

I trout fished the Battenkill from my teens on. As a train nut, always “visited “ the Alco’s in Cambridge, where my Aunt/Uncle lived on 11 Avenue A. Cambridge was a wonderful place, including that Bakery on Main St, noted for its Fig stuffed cookies😂. I’m 75 now, living in Florida,great Seafood, great climate, but I always go Back every 5 years to fish and see the Alco’s, and the Mountains. Truely many memories here for me!

[@colinthepanamerican]

Awesome, about a couple weeks after this video came out, I rode in the cab of the sc&h s1 alco #5, I have lots of pictures of it!!

[@robertgould1718]

I worked with all and rode all Best of the best!

[@RailFanRob]

Awesome.. I first started Railfanning the D&H in Hudson Pa in the early 1980s when I was roughly ten years old... I'm now fifty two.. Nice video man 👍👍🚦

[@NorthCountryTrains]

We all have a railfan “origin” story… thanks for watching!

[@dianeskurjunis3311]

My husband worked put of Hudson and then Taylor PA. Many memories with his coworkers...

[@buffaloarearailfan9928]

Well Done! Very touching story you and the others have for the D&H and for locomotives in general.

[@cprs5000]

Hi nice video great bunch of guys I have all 5 D&H gp 38-2 lightning strike locomotives on my channel from 1995 2 2001 thanks yes bill is a great guy

[@stanleym2679]

Great video and information,born in Granville ny remember watching those locos go by

[@dianeskurjunis3311]

My husband worked on D & H for 14 yrs....

[@rickshawnate4123]

Besides the great work u did with video production...u captured the essence and heart of a people from your specific region...from places that very well exist due to the railroad...which could easily be applied to any region across America and beyond...the common thread connecting all regions being...The Railroad. Looking forward to more of ur work...

[@NorthCountryTrains]

That was the idea, sharing the specific stories of these people while showing that everyone has a similar story!

[@dhdisprsmith2296]

I look forward to seeing it!

[@dhdisprsmith2296]

Great video, well done buddy!

[@DH2906PRODUCTIONS]

I whole hardenly agree with that last part you said Also, I'm gonna be like Bill in 60 years. Exept I'm gonna be standing next to a sd60e 😆 But the D&H is one giant railroad family

[@katiest-amand2488]

Absolutely one of the best presentations I’ve seen on this topic! Growing up near the ex D&H Lacolle subdivision in Quebec, I immediately had a connection with the D&H. This video honestly shows that there’s a community that is with the D&H, we all love this railroad. Thank you.

[@NorthCountryTrains]

I hope to visit the Lacolle sub and make a follow up documentary on the old Napierville Jct. Thanks for watching!

[@katiest-amand2488]

No problem! I absolutely loved it!

[@chrisvanwoert2304]

It’s so sad that we didn’t get to see more of the d&h keep up the great work,

[@trainglen22]

Fantastic video!

[@kenkarlewicz9380]

Very beautiful job on this video Harrison and and a wonderful tribute to Bill Bibby, Hal, Bill Dave and the entire D&H family and those who"ve come to love her. Congratulations Harrison Great Work!!

[@NorthCountryTrains]

Thank you for the kind words Ken and thanks for watching.

[@davidstearns9664]

I've lived along the D&H in Copperstown Junction, Otego and Bainbridge NY. I worked at Amphenol in Sidney . The Trains went by the plant Daily❤

[@TrainsAreReallyCool]

This was a fantastic production! You're not alone with your love of the D&H. It's one of my absolute favorite Fallen Flags, and the Battenkill railroad is on my bucket list of shortlines to check out some day. And now, with 5015 in D&H colors, I want to get up there even more! Long live the D&H.

[@ChamplainDivision]

Well done, Harrison! Makes me yearn to visit Plattsburgh again

[@jerrysimon793]

Awesom job with your video I live across from mechanicville yard spent alot of time watching the d&h and the b&m could be not be happier growing up right here in melrose ny

[@glenngrinter6818]

This should be good.🚂🚂🚂🚂

[@HumancityJunction]

Good job. Keeping history alive.

[@frankbirkemose4967]

Good video, being a railfan from Maine, I never really had alot of exposure to the D & H, it was always " the railroad to the West of the B&M " but through your videos, I'm learning more about it, and I can see how everyone has a love for it. I'm developing a love for it, although it won't overtake my love of the MEC or the BAR, it's becoming a new fascinating to me. Keep up the great videos, one of my favorite channels on KZbin

[@NorthCountryTrains]

Wonderful to hear, thank you so much for watching. I love the MEC and BAR and wish I had more of a connection to those roads

[@wayneantoniazzi2706]

Beautifully done Harrison! It's always great to see your work! Makes my day! Sorry I'm late for this one and the subsequent video but I'll catch up. Things have been happening. The name Ken Karlewicz is a familiar one, I've had his great pictorial book on the Susquehanna since 1988, if you ever see a copy grab it, you won't be sorry!

[@caboosech]

Great job on your video on the d&h

[@robbkardas3641]

D&H Rules!!!!!!!!!!