The Lightning Stripers

Diesel-electric locomotives from the New York Central Railroad.

[@daviddryden8088]

Just a slew of great old footage! Thanks for uploading and sharing this film.

[@trainsupporter9088]

My favorite railroad of all time. I would have so enjoyed being alive in the postwar era when the Central was quite a showpiece. Thank you for uploading this video!

[@davidarmitage677]

Excellent collection of films. Although I live in UK, I've been interested in US railroads for a year or 2. I would love to have ridden on the Century Limited back in the day.

[@johnuhelski8613]

FANTASTIC Vid ! I recall most of these spots , great variety ...

[@anthonyhunt701]

Just joined & brilliant vid!👍🏻🚂

[@missinglink516]

Amazing early views of Selkirk

[@RRose-ie8oh]

In the section labeled "Albany" sneaks in a view of the train shed and head house of Indianapolis Union Station at about the 37:03 mark. This view is from the east.

[@TrainLover-wt9ix]

41:35 Engine name?

[@WesternOhioInterurbanHistory]

M-497 Black Beetle Jet engines are from a B-36

[@Nino-v7u]

SORRY Dr. Rudolf, your day is OV LOOK at the rest of the civilised world, the Trans-Siberian in Russia ER! R.I.P.! Diesel NOW!!!!!??????? NO!!!!!!!!!! We MUST go ELECTRIC (from green sources of stationary powerplants with pantograph and catenary! LOOK AT JAPAN The JR (JapanRail) is in my opinion is THE BEST railway system on this planet!

[@trainnerd3029]

And where does the electricity come from for these railroads? Not out of thin air… From burning fossil fuels is the answer! Diesel locomotives are the most economical way to move freight

[@ConstContact]

The video is fantastic. Brings back a lot of memories. I’m curious about the handle pop rox….. are you referring to the candy as a kid that you would rip open the top almost like a lemonade package but you had poured into your mouth and it was bits of rocks and then they would start fizzing and everything in your mouth, I’m curious if that’s what your handle is about pop rocks? Again fantastic video !