The Way It Was: CSX'S Bone Valley 1995

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Distant Signal

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@deanpetersen3901
@deanpetersen3901 4 жыл бұрын
Most train videos are boring...just watching trains roll by. You presented an excellent start to finish story line. Congratulations.
@corymcdermott5096
@corymcdermott5096 4 жыл бұрын
One of the coolest things I ever got to do; was to help run empty hoppers from Winston yard to Mulberry. My Grandfather was retiring (1986 ish), and I would regularly go to work with him in the summer or on a Saturdays. This particular day, we were at Winston yard. He dropped me off with one of his engineers, and told him to let me help collect dome empty hoppers. And to let me drive to Mulberry. When you are a 11 year old boy, that grew up in a railroad family, getting to run that SD40 was the best. Very little compares to the feeling of that power at your hands. I miss you Poppa...
@TheRailroadCrossingChannel
@TheRailroadCrossingChannel 4 жыл бұрын
Distant Signal never disappoints...he’s been gone for a while but came back strong!
@HughMartell
@HughMartell 4 жыл бұрын
@Oakley Skidmore Likely some well-meaning senior citizen with vision problems.
@baayers2
@baayers2 4 жыл бұрын
Don’t blame the blind guy. LOL. I may be legally blind but I definitely made sure to hit the like button. I do agree though I’m not sure who could dislike it.
@AnthonyReyes-cr8qq
@AnthonyReyes-cr8qq 4 жыл бұрын
Certainly did, and with a gem of a video
@michiganlinesrailfan7328
@michiganlinesrailfan7328 4 жыл бұрын
Exactly! That’s why I love his videos! He is very informal
@Incadazant01
@Incadazant01 4 жыл бұрын
So, you're saying he's been...distant? I'll see myself out.
@TheChaosJohnson
@TheChaosJohnson 4 жыл бұрын
First off, stop everything because Danny harmon just uploaded Second off, a 50 MINUTE DISTANT SIGNAL VIDEO? What ever did we do to deserve this? This was well worth the wait good sir. Thank you Edit: Arguably the best Distamt Signal video ever produced.
@multicolorfilms
@multicolorfilms 4 жыл бұрын
Mr.Tractor Wooo! I agree!
@3rdfarmer86
@3rdfarmer86 4 жыл бұрын
I was so stoked to see a 50 minute video too, I knew I was in for a treat
@Rbnqss
@Rbnqss 4 жыл бұрын
Are you planning to revisit some of the places on this video, I know you can't get every place anymore but on public places
@howielane8406
@howielane8406 4 жыл бұрын
My Dad worked for CSX 35 yrs. so you can figure I'd picked up quite a bit of railroad knowledge. Yeah Danny knows his stuff. Well enough to take me back to yesterday years with Dad. Thanks Danny.
@yobubo
@yobubo 4 жыл бұрын
Agreed full stop - might be the most informative train video I've ever watched. Superb job!
@JRSideProject
@JRSideProject 4 жыл бұрын
Unless Danny just dubbed his voice over this, he sounds the same 25 years ago as he does today. Amazing work!
@phillyphakename1255
@phillyphakename1255 9 ай бұрын
I think the narration on this one is modern. The "same train, but a decade later" footage in 2005 tells me it wasnt 1995 narration, and the beginning exposution of "Ive been working on this for the past week" suggests that there might have been some modern work put into this. Either way, Danny sounds great.
@theodoreshasta7846
@theodoreshasta7846 4 жыл бұрын
Hello Danny. You are probably already aware of this, but here goes just in case. In the December issue of Model Railroader there is an excellent article by Alex Marchand regarding his second Bone Valley layout, which is beautifully executed and incorporates some very advanced thinking. Towards the end of the article Alex expresses his gratitude for the inspiration you have provided over the years. The credit is well deserved. Railfans and modelers alike thank you!
@pipects
@pipects 4 жыл бұрын
My Dad J.W. Keen worked 42 years for the railroad. He had done it all. Bone valley, Palmdale, Clewiston. He passed in Aug 2018. He had some great story's. Thanks for the videos DS
@phuturephunk
@phuturephunk 3 жыл бұрын
I never thought I'd learn so much about Florida rail operations in this life. I'm impressed.
@fluxthelycanroc9603
@fluxthelycanroc9603 4 жыл бұрын
I kinda wanna go on a cab ride after seeing a video like this. Of what it was like pre 9/11 where you could go almost anywhere and talk to almost anybody. Also nice to hear all the older k5las csx had back then. I still hear a few of them occassionally on the line out here.
@CentralPennRailProductions
@CentralPennRailProductions 4 жыл бұрын
The way it was: Had to hop in a plane or a helicopter for those aerial shots! Thanks for generously digging out one of your DVDs for us to enjoy, documentaries is something I'd love to get into.
@thebeaz1
@thebeaz1 3 жыл бұрын
I wonder whose helicopter or airplane that he jumped into?
@F59PHI
@F59PHI 3 жыл бұрын
Get verified CP
@7thsonofa7thson80
@7thsonofa7thson80 9 ай бұрын
Now he has a drone.
@auxityne
@auxityne 4 жыл бұрын
Ah, the days when CSX's livery policy was more or less just a guy shrugging and throwing darts at a dartboard covered in paint schemes.
@railfanlynx
@railfanlynx 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah! After 2001 they basically stopped letting you get cab rides.
@trainzguy2472
@trainzguy2472 4 жыл бұрын
The guy throwing the darts had piss poor aim, too.
@tannerVBHC
@tannerVBHC 4 жыл бұрын
I liked all the different paint schemes CSX had, it’s especially cool to catch one with old paint nowadays
@Mike-tg7dj
@Mike-tg7dj 4 жыл бұрын
@@tannerVBHC you are right it it's fun to catch one but rare.
@Mike-tg7dj
@Mike-tg7dj 4 жыл бұрын
@@railfanlynx I think the closest I ever got to a cab ride was 1972 when my uncle took me down to the old Union Station and train shed. They used EMD SW1500s switchers for switching cars and delivery to local industry. They showed me around that type of locomotive.
@m3m3b0y2
@m3m3b0y2 4 жыл бұрын
If anyone says Distant Signal’s videos are bad, shame on them. Danny’s videos are excellent. He’s one of the best railfanners out there. And by far my favorite one. Keep up the legendary work, Danny.
@charlesharwood5705
@charlesharwood5705 4 жыл бұрын
Id love to see more of these! "Distant Signal Classics"
@jameswolf195
@jameswolf195 4 жыл бұрын
Great show. Lots of oldies, but goodies. Never get tired of seeing them.
@jimmyseaver3647
@jimmyseaver3647 4 жыл бұрын
I was just an infant when this came out. Absolutely incredible to see how things were back in those days.
@TexasRailfan2008
@TexasRailfan2008 4 жыл бұрын
Jimmy Seaver I wasn’t even alive yet!
@erikandreassen6531
@erikandreassen6531 4 жыл бұрын
This is how the past keeps going. The old timers keep information going and you tube is helping. With it you can go back in history where you want or just keep up with now. It'll will always be interesting. Realise that not everything will be shown, believe me it sucks. Us older ones can see what's missing.
@Acehitman369
@Acehitman369 4 жыл бұрын
I was two and a half when this came out
@isaacmr.trumpetmanbobonis
@isaacmr.trumpetmanbobonis 4 жыл бұрын
I was born in March 1995 and back then, I love those old paint schemes and slug sets there.
@trainkid16
@trainkid16 4 жыл бұрын
These older videos are so nice to see in a world of Gevos. Seeing this footage and then watching your modern videos provide a great before and after perspective, and as a railroader, it's neat to see how men and equipment have changed over time. Please keep sharing this stuff when you dig it up!
@distantsignal
@distantsignal 4 жыл бұрын
Many thanks, Chip.
@JuddKramer
@JuddKramer 4 жыл бұрын
This is almost like a forgotten TV series from the old TLC network or National Geographic. You're seriously talented!
@PetoskeyKendal
@PetoskeyKendal 4 жыл бұрын
Even though we live in Florida, my wife and I had no idea what Bone Valley was and is all about. This is a fascinating and historic video. Thanks so much for putting it together for us Danny!
@ScooterCounter
@ScooterCounter 4 жыл бұрын
As a former RailCrew Express driver working out the the Winston Yard, I've been in most of those plants and yards that still exist. Great Video! You're right. Not many people can get into those places anymore. I've always enjoyed all of your videos. The video quality was very good for being around 25 years old.
@TailgunnerATC
@TailgunnerATC 3 жыл бұрын
I was born March of 95. This is life how I remember as a kid pre 911. Brings me back. Wish it was this way still.
@southernrailfanning5516
@southernrailfanning5516 4 жыл бұрын
I bought "Trains of the bone valley" video LOL I still have it, love it!!
@williamoverton1548
@williamoverton1548 4 жыл бұрын
Thank-you distant productions. Not to diminish quality. I have waited a long time. Son of a merchant marine son of an post war vet and god bless the usa!
@conrail4129
@conrail4129 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent footage, Danny. Being born in 1995 it makes me wish I could’ve been old enough to experience an era of Railroading like this.
@ghostgarden8032
@ghostgarden8032 3 жыл бұрын
Danny this may have been your first video that you made, I have enjoyed this one the most of all, you showed us a different side of this industry that has a lot of different aspects, from raw materials all the way to finishing and ready to be shipped out👍👍👍👍👍
@csxnstrainman
@csxnstrainman 4 жыл бұрын
I actually remember getting the DVD back in the early 2000s. It was around the first time I've railfanned in Folkston.
@grated_lemon5630
@grated_lemon5630 4 жыл бұрын
I feel like CSX has become more of a functional railway company than the other haulers. No heritage liveries, no cabbing, etc. Since 9/11 security has been greatly increased - not nessicarily a bad thing, but limits the freedom we have with trains. Loved the video, always enjoy 90s videos like this. Especially like the SP, which would have still been a thing around the time of this recording, albiet on its' last legs. Greetings from across the pond!
@BarredCoast0
@BarredCoast0 4 жыл бұрын
I can't wait to hit "play"! Almost an hour? Gotta go get popcorn! (After 50 minutes) I must say.....This video has answered all of my questions about the Bone Valley. Every question I've asked in the past about it and a whole lot of other stuff like any hump yards in Florida to how phosphate is harvested along with bones that have been found and displayed in the museum have been answered in this video. Very well done and I enjoyed it so much that I plan on watching it several more times. Thank you Danny for a thorough explanation of this subject. My armchair rail fanning of the bone valley is complete.
@RACaptialRegion
@RACaptialRegion 4 жыл бұрын
Hands down best narration for almost 3 decades
@3rdfarmer86
@3rdfarmer86 4 жыл бұрын
Oof, “New Dash-8s” They were built the year I was born 😅 It may not be HD but it’s still excellent quality video 👍🏻
@downhillking2
@downhillking2 2 жыл бұрын
This was an amazing look at an intricate system of railroading that we would not have been able to see this close up Danny. Thank you very much.
@distantsignal
@distantsignal 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, we got some great access back then. It was all way before 9/11.
@downhillking2
@downhillking2 2 жыл бұрын
@@distantsignal big time thumbs up 👍🏽 for you.
@trafficsignalman
@trafficsignalman 4 жыл бұрын
Danny, amazing footage from 25 years ago. Hard to believe how things have changed. The footage you shot as "fan work" is now "historic". Keep up the great work.
@larrydapice5191
@larrydapice5191 2 жыл бұрын
Danny said you posted this video on the old operations in the bone valley I think I have watched it four times. I am just fascinated by it. Love you work love your narration you're one of the most interesting videographers and narrators in the railroad video business. Thanks for doing these, and thanks for letting us look back.
@rickwatts7885
@rickwatts7885 4 жыл бұрын
It’s nice that more and more “rail fan” channels coming on line everyday but none have come close to your channel for quality in every category. Image and sound quality, editing, sound mixing, graphics and editorial. Yours is as good as it gets! Thank you for your labors and please keep up the excellent work!
@AbelG8781
@AbelG8781 4 жыл бұрын
Awee helllll yeah 45 minutes of classic goodness!!! Woah this is a ton of ads lol no biggie. I used to go fishing in Ft Meade back in 2004 when hurricane Charlie hit. A whole train of flip tops were derailed just north of Ft Meade. I had pics and videos albeit it was a 9 year old me doing the camera work so not the best but unfortunately hurricane Ike in Houston 2008 flooded my beloved work away along with a cab tour of an EMD Demo scheme CSX SD70M at Mulberry yard. Try this type of tour post 9/11 and it'll get you placed on a watch list lmao
@AbelG8781
@AbelG8781 3 жыл бұрын
@@AttallaRailFan you're right, those were indeed SD70M's, I'll correct it. Yeah I remember sleeping in at George Jenkins High in Lakeland while our trailer park was being repaired. That was a tough time for a 9 year old like me lol and Mulberry yard was a great time, there was still Leslie horns on those old YN2 EMD's, brand new YN3 paints, I remember seeing the brand new (04-05) Chevy hi-rail trucks in the yard as well, man I wish I still had all that footage. The cab tour I invited myself on was a memory I'll never forget.
@jgbcodemonkey
@jgbcodemonkey 4 жыл бұрын
A 50 minute Distant Signal video? Christmas came early! You've outdone yourself, Danny. Keep up the great work!
@ronmorgan7502
@ronmorgan7502 4 жыл бұрын
You were darn good in 1995 and even better now. Good to hear from you Danny.
@denzack1
@denzack1 4 жыл бұрын
You're an expert at your video craft and obviously an expert on Florida railroads. As a transplant from the north, I find your videos to be chuck full of new, fascinating information about CSX and FEC operations. I especially enjoyed these two long-format documentaries you re-posted.
@andrewbolig6995
@andrewbolig6995 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the GREAT video! I just rode down from Lakeland, through Bartow, Fort Meade, and met up with a train heading into South Fort Meade mine today. The draglines have marched their way out of Polk County since this video was completed and Ridgewood and New Wales are still busily pumping out phosphate. Some processing plants have gotten bigger (New Wales is a small city at night) and the holes where they're getting the rock are growing further apart. Green Bay and Pierce are no more than some tracks and a switch or two. No sign of any industry there anymore. Agricola is now a storage track for covered hoppers. Interestingly, CSX was storing auto racks on the Agricola line during the recent shutdown of all the automakers. Interesting to see them there! The diamond at Bradley now has a signal, although it was installed when traffic merited the added convenience. Hookers Prairie was shut down many years ago, but there are still some lights on at night. Maybe still dismantling? Not sure, and as you eluded, I doubt you want to "go exploring" in today's climate. Areas that once looked like a war zone just a few years ago are now home to thriving orange groves and some of the places where you shot video can't hardly be seen due to the growth over the years. It would be VERY interesting if you were to consider doing an update video, highlighting some of the spots you mentioned in this video. Four Points and Agrock are still interesting spots as well, down on the south end of the Bone Valley. Thanks again for the video. Hope to see you alongside the rails one day!
@ian.whaley
@ian.whaley 4 жыл бұрын
This was a phenomenal video from start to finish, and more than just a good train video just showcasing the trains, but telling a compelling story, that of the enormous, lucrative phosphate fertilizer business in the Bone Valley and the important part that CSX played in transporting that Fertilizer from mine to plant to port. Well done again Danny and Bravo!
@charlotteduncan2810
@charlotteduncan2810 3 жыл бұрын
I used to live in Lakeland (mid '70s-early '80s). I only saw the mines from a distance, so this was a treat to see what goes (went) on. And seeing the trains, even riding in the cab, made my heart happy. I grew up beside the old N&W RR (now NS), right where they would drop cars with supplies for the highway department. I moved away in 1962, but I still watch every train I can. I have made several cross-country trips on Amtrak, and that's the best way to travel. I drove a semi coast-to-coast (1976-1990) and used to love watching the very long trains out west. Finding your videos has enriched my life immeasurably.
@Trainman-xm3wd
@Trainman-xm3wd 4 жыл бұрын
Danny Harmon (forgive me if I misspelled your last name), I appreciate all your videos and it gives me joy learning everything about local railroad lines. I hope after this COVID-19 pandemic all of us railfans can meet up at Folkston again.
@loveinfla
@loveinfla 4 жыл бұрын
A Distant Signal throwback video , 5 stars!
@emeraldsoundproductions
@emeraldsoundproductions 4 жыл бұрын
Still good video quality even though it was shot in the 90's. Very interesting video, thanks for posting.
@bajasummit6209
@bajasummit6209 3 жыл бұрын
I know this was posted 9 months ago but I still wanna say that this looks SO DAMN PROFESSIONAL, like I would imagine watching and listening to this on like pbs or discovery channel, and for 480p this looks excellent
@wiseolesage
@wiseolesage 4 жыл бұрын
First time I ever seen that one. I sure learn a lot about what you been talking about. It all make sense now. Not being from Florida not use to some of that jargon. I wish I had seen that video first. But sometime somethings aren't meant to be learn yet till later. Thanks for showing that one. A great history lesson from someone from Kentucky. Coal country.
@RailPreserver2K
@RailPreserver2K 4 жыл бұрын
This Danny is not bad, ITS A GEM, even a lost era as far as railfans like myself are concerned because this was gone by the time I started filming trains
@HughMartell
@HughMartell 4 жыл бұрын
Just watched this terrific video - so satisfying on so many levels: camera work with interesting angles, and the very informative superb narration. ''Danny's rail videos - Often copied, never equalled''
@michaelroberson896
@michaelroberson896 4 жыл бұрын
I stumbled upon this video and I grew up in this area during the time it was filmed. It brought back many memories of places that are not around anymore. If you have never sat on South Road 37 in Bradley, FL for what seemed like forever while a train crossed, well at the time it wasn't fun but this video brought back some good memories from the past.
@jacks4733
@jacks4733 4 жыл бұрын
Makes my month! I was worried about you. Stay safe!
@schnauzahpowahz
@schnauzahpowahz 4 жыл бұрын
Outstanding piece you put together, i thoroughly enjoyed it even though it took me 2 days to finish 😉. This era in particular is special to me. Speaking of cool weather- 70s for highs this week on the east side of FL - tickled pink about it. Cant wait to see what you crank out soon.
@henrylewis1256
@henrylewis1256 4 жыл бұрын
Distant Signal You do some of the most exciting videos at the Bone yard And your very lucky that CSX let you aboard lucky you Dan Your video's I really enjoy ..thanks for sharing one of your older videos ....And I hope you and your family and friends are staying safe I hope and pray That this virus goes away Have a Blessed Evening👍
@abbybonilla4511
@abbybonilla4511 2 жыл бұрын
This isn't horrible quality this is fucking gold!
@danielgeis5062
@danielgeis5062 4 жыл бұрын
Great video all around! The camera angles really captured the size of the locomotives and cars. I thought the sound quality was good too, hearing the cars rumble as they go by, the slack taken off the couplers, etc. I think this was my favorite video yet. Keep up the good work!
@rickrogers2649
@rickrogers2649 4 жыл бұрын
Silver Anniversary Video. Thanks Danny and congratulations on 25 years of the best train videos anywhere !
@NVRAMboi
@NVRAMboi 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Danny. Glad to see/hear that you and yours are doing well. Your 'pre-9/11' comment kind of stabs me in the heart. America was a lot more trusting and free back then. OTOH, even now the trains still run which is one positive constant. God bless y'all.
@dancolley4208
@dancolley4208 4 жыл бұрын
I lived in Orlando druing the early 70s and traveled on US Govt. business to many of those little podunk towns on a monthly basis. I sat for hours at crossings. I probably saw some of those cars and locos at one time or another. I grew up in Floridas panhandle (Pensacola) and had kin in Mobile, AL. As you know, that was L&N country. Grampa was a L&N section master, and two uncles were also working the L&N, one as a brakeman and the other as an engineer. A neighbor was a yard hostler and another was an accountant in the business office. We had a small amount of activity from the Frisco in Pensacola, but L&N was king. As you might guess, I've been a train watcher for many of my 72 years. It has changed over the years. Mostly but not all for the better. One thing I'd the same: the romance of the railroad and hearing that lonely sound of a whistle atop an old steam loco. (Yes, I saw them!!!)
@blueringedoctopus4778
@blueringedoctopus4778 4 жыл бұрын
Danny doing a mini documentary? NICE
@csxfan_
@csxfan_ 4 жыл бұрын
He did a lot of rail documentaries in the 90s and 2000s. Danny wasn't exaggerating when he talks about how much access he used to be given.
@SD40Fan_Jason
@SD40Fan_Jason 4 жыл бұрын
Welcome to every Distant Signal DVD.
@senecawind
@senecawind 4 жыл бұрын
One of the best Florida videos I've ever seen, I wish I had a time machine railfanning opportunities in 2020 pale in comparison 😥.
@northwoodsrailproductions4538
@northwoodsrailproductions4538 4 жыл бұрын
This video easily made my day, if there's more of this older footage laying around I know myself and quite a few others would love to see it. Keep up the great videos Danny!
@ggdaddy6676
@ggdaddy6676 Жыл бұрын
Well, I'm coming to this 2 1/2 years later, but what great work! Informative, historical, so much great information about how this kind of railroading works. My hat's off to you again Danny, thanks for digging this stuff out of your archive and making such a fabulous presentation.
@robynwatts6578
@robynwatts6578 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Danny, for resurrecting this gem. CSX was a kaleidoscope of different paint schemes and even though the YN2 was becoming more commonplace, you could also see various schemes from the predecessor lines as well. Something else interesting of note. Ditch lights have just become widespread here in the U.S..
@williamvaillancourt5153
@williamvaillancourt5153 4 жыл бұрын
Good to see a new (new/old) video from you, Danny. Through the summer, kind of feels like missing an old friend !
@ksrailfan1008
@ksrailfan1008 4 жыл бұрын
Seeing all these YN2’s takes me back. Wish it was still 1995
@TexasRailfan2008
@TexasRailfan2008 4 жыл бұрын
KS Railfan yeah, before covid
@super6charger501
@super6charger501 4 жыл бұрын
Hey Danny, what a pleasure it was to watch this video. I think I mentioned before that I’m from Bartow and grew up in around this area. As a youngster in the Late 70s and throughout the 80s I would just gaze at the trains that would go by. Back then they all were in Seaboard Coastline paint and with a lot of C30-7’s. Our church was in Bradley so we’d sometimes get stopped by these trains on they way. A nuisance to some but a treat for me. I now live in the Atlanta area where I watch and follow Norfolk Southern but my love for trains all started with the Bone Valley. This video brought back a lot of memories. God bless you Danny and thank you so much for your videos. Greg
@fosterchild420420
@fosterchild420420 4 жыл бұрын
Danny, I loved seeing all the old locomotives and some fallen flags as well. Thanks for sharing!
@blanetrain9584
@blanetrain9584 4 жыл бұрын
This and the Tropicana Juice Train VHS tape were a big part of my childhood for learning about railroading in Florida (aside from the annual family vacations to Florida where limited train watching was done)
@fallingup90
@fallingup90 4 жыл бұрын
This video is...AWESOME! This is why I love railfanning; documenting things of interest that may very well be gone x years later.
@MattChaffe
@MattChaffe 4 жыл бұрын
Man, that access back then to the trains and yards is incredible! I feel I've grown up in the wrong time period, really wish I was around then to experience things like that! Sometimes, the future doesn't seem bright in railroading with yards closing down or lines left abandoned, but it is cool to reminisce the past and educate those on railroading history!
@Brandon-wf8ew
@Brandon-wf8ew 4 жыл бұрын
Woah 49 minutes!
@BradRains
@BradRains 4 жыл бұрын
But the 49 minutes went by very fast.
@ajaypatil1654
@ajaypatil1654 4 жыл бұрын
49 minutes means enjoy it with popcorn 🍿 🍾🍻🍵🍹
@walloffame8383
@walloffame8383 4 жыл бұрын
Videos made with this much quality are worth the wait!!
@cnhollysub6496
@cnhollysub6496 4 жыл бұрын
A very nice look back. As always, Danny never disappoints. Looking forward to what you have for us next time. Stay safe and healthy.
@ProStreetS
@ProStreetS 4 жыл бұрын
Danny Harmon has rekindled the interest I've had for trains since I was a young man - we went to a nearby town 6 miles away - BNSF runs thru there and has a freight and passenger station - I took pictures and got info from their info board - we will be making a trip by train soon. Probably our next vacation. Last time I rode on a passenger train, I was 5 years old. Not waiting any longer. :) Thank you Danny Harmon !
@frankthomas855
@frankthomas855 4 жыл бұрын
Great video Danny. Its hard to notice any diminished video quality when you put together such a nicely produced show. Always enjoy them. Keep em coming please! Thanks
@chrisroe2212
@chrisroe2212 4 жыл бұрын
This guy is a legend. Would love to bump into him on the high iron. Awesome vid.
@CSXKid5016
@CSXKid5016 4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic!!!! A great way to finish my night. If it’s from Danny Harmon, everything else can wait. Keep em comin, Danny!
@andrewshort2243
@andrewshort2243 3 жыл бұрын
I work 10 hour days and as long as nothing breaks I have a lot of free time. Today I watched about a dozen of your videos and learned about trains. Thank you! Cool stuff.
@JonManProductions
@JonManProductions 4 жыл бұрын
This looks and sounds like a VHS tape I would have watched as a kid, being a huge train fan back then.
@lgn700
@lgn700 4 жыл бұрын
The war thunder comedy man likes trains huh.
@JonManProductions
@JonManProductions 4 жыл бұрын
@@lgn700 DAMN RIGHT I DO.
@bennettdieter6329
@bennettdieter6329 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah same I've been into trains ever since I was a little kid
@andrewc1199
@andrewc1199 4 жыл бұрын
A 49 minute video from Distant Signal? Now THAT'S something I'll drop everything for!
@RailsOfTheSouthProductions
@RailsOfTheSouthProductions 4 жыл бұрын
I’m half tempted to model this during 87-88 when CSX was still in its infancy, before widecabs were such a thing
@jimsvideos7201
@jimsvideos7201 3 жыл бұрын
This is a fascinating slice of recent history, thank you for sharing.
@terrypbug
@terrypbug 4 жыл бұрын
Omg no one has on reflection vests on or nothing wow , I had forgotten these days where still that way
@SD40Fan_Jason
@SD40Fan_Jason 4 жыл бұрын
Back when railroading was real and you could expect every employee to be proud of their job and confident in their brothers and managers.
@thetrainguy1
@thetrainguy1 4 жыл бұрын
I was surprised when the conductor didn’t ask for three step. I couldn’t believe it.
@bradleysooter9735
@bradleysooter9735 3 жыл бұрын
I'm no a railroad man but worked on drilling rigs for 18 years. Same way though with the safety, it used to be more lax and forever injuries. Now with more safety is more injuries. Funny how that works!!
@crackerjack4833
@crackerjack4833 4 жыл бұрын
2:32 Queue in that glorious 480p. My how I have missed you so. So nostalgic!
@mic8040
@mic8040 4 жыл бұрын
Its more since 2010 we lost access of everything. Was I was 7-8 year old back in 2006 - 2007, I got a few runs in the locomotives. Something I will always remember.
@cpttankerjoe
@cpttankerjoe 4 жыл бұрын
I was allowed to get in the cab of a Dash-8 something (I think) back in 06. A gondola and box car had derailed and the train was stopped. The engineer invited us up and the year after that was when the hammer came down on doing that. Sad they don’t let us keep doing that. I’m sure they would have a lot more interest in the railroad and an abundance of a potential employee pool if they let people do the stuff they used to. But us true rail fans will never give up filming
@HHopebringer
@HHopebringer 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah. Union Pacific threw up an embankment around their yard in Altoona, WI in the last few years so it's impossible to see what's going on at the other side of the yard if there's traffic blocking it. A shame, because they almost always seemed to have at least one Southern Pacific AC44 >< I think they added the embankment to try and help with reducing sound in the residential areas nearby.
@mattnik
@mattnik 3 жыл бұрын
@@HHopebringer I'm right down the street from Merrillan where the CN and UP cross. Great area to watch as a newbie.
@bdsisti
@bdsisti 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for putting this video on KZbin. I really enjoyed it!
@daletrongale2606
@daletrongale2606 4 жыл бұрын
Dan, I've been getting turned on to your videos over the last year or so and have been watching as many of them as I can possibly get in. Just love your videos and narratives, especially this Bone Valley edition. Have you ever thought of publishing a book, probably soft cover, on some of your videos? This one would make an excellent book with the maps, pictures, your narrative and all the information you put in the videos. I think it would be a great thing to do and I would certainly read it over and over again. I am going to watch this video again as well. It was one of the best. Keep up the great work and I am looking forward to more of you Distant Signal videos. Thanks, Dale
@jimemanuel1973
@jimemanuel1973 4 жыл бұрын
One of the best historical presentations of rail activity in Central Florida. Well done, sir.
@distantsignal
@distantsignal 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@lelandrogers1078
@lelandrogers1078 4 жыл бұрын
Great video Danny. The quality looked fine to me.
@rusty383
@rusty383 2 жыл бұрын
Danny we Love your Voice was ment for this! You are the Charles Stanley of Railroad Vidos !
@WestOkieRailroadVideos
@WestOkieRailroadVideos 4 жыл бұрын
The first production you ever made, and it's every bit as good as the ones you produce today! I can live with standard definition video when we're granted inside looks into operations in this much detail. Thanks for posting this!
@distantsignal
@distantsignal 4 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@railfanlynx
@railfanlynx 4 жыл бұрын
If you don’t mind me asking mr Danny but when will you be back filming around plant city? Because if you it’s my dream to be In one of your Videos.
@FrancisSullivan-j7t
@FrancisSullivan-j7t Ай бұрын
1995,I was young policeman in New York city, GREAT CHANNEL!!!
@dave3216
@dave3216 4 жыл бұрын
Just when I thought it was going to be a boring Friday afternoon, I watched this amazing video about The Bone Valley. I was surprised you didn't mention anything about the Uranium they extract during the process.
@loydwest4225
@loydwest4225 4 жыл бұрын
One of your best, Danny. Have been watching for 1-2 years, still a newbie, but probably learned the most from this one, especially as you discussed the basics, and the phosphate industry in detail. Lived in Tampa for years, yet still I learn lots from each episode. Nice work.
@ntekniklaus3710
@ntekniklaus3710 4 жыл бұрын
You see a new Distant Signal upload you stop what you're doing and watch it. Once again, great time with you in PC. I got my end uploaded and hopefully I'll see you again.
@nickt.2238
@nickt.2238 4 жыл бұрын
This is great quality for being 25 years old. Being able to see CSX when they had more than one paint schemes on their equipment makes it even better! Thank you for uploading. I was only 2 in 95 so I had no idea what CSX looked like back then. I love it compared to today's CSX.
@thetrainshop
@thetrainshop 4 жыл бұрын
I thought for sure by "seat of his pants" skill that it meant he was doing all of that loading fully manually. What a pain in the rear I had initially said to myself! Pacesetter is definitely a blessing though in this case, though the version he was using was a lot more primitive than what BN had on their coal sets.
@apsiodtu
@apsiodtu 3 жыл бұрын
Danny. It amazes me how you can be in front of the train, then behind the train and in this Video no drones in those days so on top of over passes to get shots and you make it seem so effortless. Many thanks.
@birminghamandirondalerailf937
@birminghamandirondalerailf937 4 жыл бұрын
I love how one of the SD40-2 is 8101 like Central of Georgia
@markrobinson3830
@markrobinson3830 4 жыл бұрын
All of the videos I have seen on your channel is truly amazing and I love everyone of them. 1995 is a one-of-a-kind, legendary video.
@aid3782
@aid3782 4 жыл бұрын
He sounds like an old ‘How it’s Made’ voiceover
@charleswoods9938
@charleswoods9938 9 ай бұрын
Hey I like the CSX action in the Bone Valley that's a great video I like that video a lot and Danny you keep up the good work on your CSX videos in the future ok
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