West on The Maybrook Line

First train west of Danbury Yard in 11 years.
The Next Day after watching the NX10 do some South end Switching. we are back on the Housatonic Railroad this time Behind Agway. where an Extra crew with the 22 is seen with Transformer. a few days later it would be the NX-10's turn to go down to Agway. to pick up the Flat car and bring it back north. Come watch the move of the decade on the Housatonic Railroad

[@paulbergen9114]

Interesting tape seeing what's left of New England railroading. Here in Wisconsin we don't have too many lines like this they either got ripped out or the states provides funds to keep them in better shape. I was surprised though looking at the car reporting marks that being Lowville and Beaver River which is basically a defunct Short Line in New York state. Yet there is a Midwestern connection in that there is a group of LBR gons and old coal rotaries that frequent the Wisconsin and Southern hauling scrap metal out of Madison WI That single Lane 10'6" bridge is a classic

[@WeatheredRails]

It’s always good hearing of the LBR. We usually stop in Utica to check out the current operations with MA&N. A lot of that line is abandoned, but both ends still sees traffic.

[@EntertainmentWorldz]

great

[@RobertValinsky]

Lived in southwestern ct all of my life near a part of the maybrook line .l sure do miss those days years ago when big freights used to run on the maybrook line.I loved to stay awake at night and listen to those trains.

[@WeatheredRails]

Yes, it was a nice little treat for buff's in western CT. Unfortunately nothing lasts forever. Could the line come bacl? possibly. Will it? Most likely not.

[@C.money2035]

In ny every railroad signals have been removed from Beacon to Brewster (close to the broader of ct)

[@NorthCountryTrains]

Revisiting this video while thinking about going to Danbury next time I'm in the Hudson Valley... How often does HRRC run to Danbury, and what other freight action is there? The museum and Metro North I know where they are.

[@WeatheredRails]

The Housatonic runs to Berkshire Junction every weekday, which is visible on Riverview Dr in Danbury, it works Oak Ridge 4-5 times a week. it does not go any farther than Oak Ridge often. Only to store Oak Ridge Gondolas in Danbury yard. The only times they go west of the museum is when they receives a Transformer load

[@NorthCountryTrains]

@@WeatheredRails Thanks… may have to sneak in a trip down during the week this summer… Also, new River Line video coming soon…

[@leecornwell5632]

​@@NorthCountryTrains I will be definitely be glad when that happens. The same exact thing for the Hudson Putnam county line and the East Harlem putmam line.

[@MillerRailfan]

Amazing. I'm so glad this was all documented on camera, now it just needs to happen again so I can see it! By the way, how did you find out about it? Train scanner?

[@WeatheredRails]

Thank you!! I hope so too! I found out through inside info. I know some of the guys

[@MillerRailfan]

@@WeatheredRails Nice 🤫😁

[@leecornwell5632]

It's definitely gonna happen again I'm telling you and the Harlem putmam Bruster North railroad and the Hudson Putnam county tails and back to rails.

[@leecornwell5632]

They are definitely planning big so the abandoned railroad s won't be so dead anymore. So this way they could see the trains passing by while they are riding the bikes and scooter and jogging 🤣.

[@HarrisonPeloso]

its so nice to see not only trains down by the danbury mall again but also the crossings still working after not seeing a train for a long time

[@WeatheredRails]

Those crossings are maintained. Some of the Danbury Crossings had their bells replaced and the Main st crossing was completely replaced

[@samanthayellen937]

They are adding services passenger service to south east

[@WeatheredRails]

Not yet they’re not. There has been no official word that passenger service will even happen

[@samanthayellen937]

@@WeatheredRails yes there is it has to go to the house and they are gonna do a study on it to see what needs to be done it was in the paper

[@WeatheredRails]

They’ve been doing studies for years. Not one thing has happened. All they did was waste $3 Million on studies, rather than investing in ties, rails, signals, etc

[@rrjohn68]

I was a fireman on many freights to Maybrook from Ceder Hill before the caught in fire in 1974. I also owned and operated regular freights from Ceder Hill to Selkirk. That was once a well-maintained 40+ MPH track that was that was a pleasure to handle 150 car or more trains over. Unfortunately, there's not much left of it.

[@mattlechner8442]

it would be good if CT could increase the role of rail, for passenger and cargo purposes, and also if possible attract rail business like manufacturing, maintenance, administration, marketing, executive, etc.

[@bradfordthompson8326]

Do they do revenue car storage on those beautiful sidings...wow..

[@WeatheredRails]

I would think so, especially for Oak Ridge, Pharmco and Canaan based customers

[@SHOwner97]

Oh wow, I haven't seen #22 in years! I remember when B&A bought 5 geeps from Santa Fe when I was a kid, and seeing them roll into Millinocket, ME for the first time. Super cool to still see it in operation!!

[@WeatheredRails]

It’s something that I think everyone enjoys seeing. That’s awesome that you got to see the 22 fresh off the Santa Fe!

[@district2productions]

Maine?

[@WeatheredRails]

@@district2productions Connecticut

[@RaisedLetter]

Now that they've sent something down the Maybrook is there expected to be more runs on the remaining trackage?

[@WeatheredRails]

I believe there might be a few more transformers coming. But that’s about it. I have no idea when they’re suppose to come

[@woodnewf3847]

Interesting coverage of micro railroading. Very nice

[@arthurpasseri4761]

It's too bad that Housatonic left the Maybrook west of Danbury to rot away. Wasn't a trash recycler located there?

[@WeatheredRails]

That wasn’t the Housatonic, MetroNorth who owns the line west of Stateline, made the New York portion inoperative, which violates their contract with HRRC’s trackage rights

[@arthurpasseri4761]

@@WeatheredRails So Metro-North did that? I would love to see another Housatonic interchange with CP at Beacon and another at Derby (I heard the bridge is OOS, not sure of that interchange)

[@alwhalen3488]

@@arthurpasseri4761 CP no longer operates down the Hudson line so no interchange with them. It was seriously considered at one time, but that was 20 years ago.

[@WeatheredRails]

Yeah CP hasn’t gone down the Hudson in years. The Maybrook Line from MP84 to Derby is OOS

[@ThePunkjaz]

@@WeatheredRails According to the abandonment request filed by MNCR last year, that is NOT true. It is MNCR's position that HRRC trackage rights were made null and void when they purchased the ROW from Conrail and that trackage rights were never transferred during that sale. Since Metro-North basically has the feds in their pocket, I dont see HRRC prevailing

[@douglasalan5783]

Very nice video. Danbury definitely has a lot of rail activity. I wonder why the Housatonic is using the leased Geep on NX-10 instead of their own GP35s.

[@WeatheredRails]

Thank you! Danbury does have a decent amount, but definitely not like how it use to be. the Housatonic is down with just the 22. All the GP35’s are dead as a door nail

[@douglasalan5783]

@@WeatheredRails 😢

[@brucehughesman5238]

Hello my name is Bruce I just found your video site on KZbin this is my favorite site now I like long videos of short rail lines with older power with great scenery . I wish the U.S and Canadian governments would help railways with financial help for track maintenance and bridge work after all its the railways who built north America . After all with the price of fuel these days shipping by rail is better and safer I myself think all the rail companies should get together and petition there local governments for financial help like they like they did for roads if all the railroad company's got together then the government would see they mean business . There should be tax breaks funding for track upgrades ( loans at no interest) most short lines are cannot afford the cost of rebuilding track and bridges and the rebuilding of motive power someone or something needs to be done if not short lines will fade into the past we need railways class one and short lines . thanks again for the great videos Bruce

[@WeatheredRails]

Unfortunately when the government gets involved. They want it their way. Rather than letting the railroads handle it themselves

[@ShawnCalay-hi6gy]

Trust me, as a former railway employee the railways need no help! New CEOs maybe but the make enough....I had 21 years, 6 on a shortline that made record profit....the only ones to benefit were the big shots... deferred maintenance for years resulted in major derailments....

[@Lukethatrailfan]

Great video I really enjoy the video quality and the narration. What is the name of you video camera

[@WeatheredRails]

Thank you. For filming, i use a Sony CX-900

[@Lukethatrailfan]

@@WeatheredRails thank you!

[@Steve-xf4uv]

Very cool to see a short line on jointed rail doing switching. moves. The speed restrictions make railfanning much easier, and safer too. I still really like the B & A livery.

[@WeatheredRails]

Go up north into Massachusetts it’s 25mph plus welded rail

[@Steve-xf4uv]

@@WeatheredRails Been waiting for the pandemic to let up; planning a trip to Danbury to railfan & see the museum (from Canada).

[@WeatheredRails]

@@Steve-xf4uv make sure you visit Canaan for a day. During the week you have NX-11, NX-12, and NX-13 working around town from 0730 to around 1700 latest

[@HarrisonPeloso]

few weeks ago i was up in danbury seeing if anything had moved on the maybrook side and instead see a bunch of the crossings starting to be removed downtown, not sure if they being upgraded or straight up pulled since trains dont really go that way anymore.

[@WeatheredRails]

The crossing signals got removed because drivers in Danbury keep hitting them.

[@HarrisonPeloso]

that was my second thought looking at each spot that got pulled, no trains coming yet signals still getting hit.

[@mec2512]

I love that BAR GP7. Very cool video

[@WeatheredRails]

Favorite locomotive on the roster… and the only one operating

[@tdluvs]

Thank you for this video. I moved away in 88 and this brings back memories. By any chance do you have a railroad map of Danbury so I can get my bearing straight?

[@jasonpetersrailadventures]

Great video

[@StormySkyRailProductions]

Wow awesome catch and footage of the renewed RR operation on the line in that long.

[@WeatheredRails]

Thank you!!

[@StormySkyRailProductions]

@@WeatheredRails you are welcome!

[@mec2512]

Quick question. Does anyone make videos like yours on the B&A, west of Westfield?

[@jetx_47]

Lotsa Oldies!

[@WeatheredRails]

Sure is

[@Richb750]

Have you ever seen the Housatonic engine in its dark green & yellow paint scheme?

[@WeatheredRails]

I’ve seen all 5 of the GP35’s: 3600, 3601, 3602, 3603, and 3604. The only ones I’ve haven’t seen was the GP9

[@Richb750]

@@WeatheredRails that’s awesome!

[@WeatheredRails]

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[@WeatheredRails]

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[@Richb750]

@@WeatheredRails thank you, I’ll check them out right now

[@NorthCountryTrains]

That’s quite the historic moment… I was just showing my parents your video from East Deerfield in hopes of convincing them it’s worth going to…

[@WeatheredRails]

Good luck. Your best bet is to go on a weekday. You might find something leaving or going through. The yard has a tendency to be dead

[@NorthCountryTrains]

@@WeatheredRails Weekday, check. Morning or afternoon is better?

[@WeatheredRails]

Differs. Usually I go between 8 and 6 and it’s different every time. But if i was to say, I would go afternoon

[@Richb750]

@@WeatheredRails remember when me you & Steve went and it was completely dead 🤣 so we just left and went to West Springfield yard lol

[@WeatheredRails]

@@Richb750 yep 😂

[@slr_393p]

awesome video!

[@WeatheredRails]

Thank you!!

[@bradfordthompson8326]

Wow Neat Railway Beautiful for a dinner And tourist Railway.....or Do they Do this $$*?

[@WeatheredRails]

It’s more like they don’t have the equipment and enployees to do it

[@edwardroberts2997]

Hello Would please tell me how do you know what they are going to do next? Please reply thanks.

[@WeatheredRails]

Good morning, thanks for asking. I usually figure out what they’re doing from experience from watching the job. After so many times you’ll begin to pick out patterns which makes it easier to predict what they’re doing.

[@Richb750]

Great video as always Ryan!

[@WeatheredRails]

Thank you Rich

[@Richb750]

@@WeatheredRails no prob