"Don't Bug Me!!!" NYSW Utica NY Branch

The engineer of a New York, Susquehanna & Western freight reduces his speed just a bit while southbound in Clayville NY on April 30, 2024 to make sure there is enough clearance between his train and a red VW Beetle, a/k/a "Bug," which was parked a tad close to the tracks along Railroad Street. Spoiler alert: no Bugs were squished in the making of this video.
Also included are street-running scenes from Utica's Schuyler Street and a studious Witold reviewing a New York State statute book on Railroad Law.

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  • @tfs4499
    @tfs44992 ай бұрын

    Another cool catch! THANKS!

  • @valeriebassett3107
    @valeriebassett31072 ай бұрын

    Good write up. Good to see Witold. Watching from south of Central Ohio. ❤️🙏

  • @andyknott8148
    @andyknott81482 ай бұрын

    Witold steels the show, as always. Hertfordshire UK.

  • @gp3829
    @gp38292 ай бұрын

    Hi, from Northumberland, East Coast of England. Thanks for posting. I liked seeing the by-gone era photo compared to present day. Good to see the two Geeps working like this.

  • @paulbergen9114
    @paulbergen91142 ай бұрын

    Great craftsmanship on that retaining wall and as always thanks for those comparison shots. I see the town rated a Pneumatic gate however no one was Goofy enough to leave a horse and wagon Trackside. The paper joint got one of the newest boxcars out there that being the second GTW boxcar and I wonder if in an earlier life the SOO covered Hopper ever delivered malt to the brewery. Witold's bold yawn made my day. Pacing your actions for the day is #Job 1

  • @markh1380
    @markh13802 ай бұрын

    Another good video , im sure Witold will pass the Bar exam and get offered a job as an attorney with the NYS&W

  • @fredthegredgred9013
    @fredthegredgred90132 ай бұрын

    That dog lives better than a medieval King. An just doesnt seem to care..😂

  • @user-so1mv9po2f
    @user-so1mv9po2f2 ай бұрын

    Have always wondered about the paved over RR ties

  • @ricksmith4874
    @ricksmith48742 ай бұрын

    Watching from Clinton NY. Thanks for posting these great rail videos.

  • @thomasabramson100
    @thomasabramson1002 ай бұрын

    Congratulation to Ethan on the promotion to engineer

  • @emazz54

    @emazz54

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks! I’ve actually been an engineer for about 6 years. I just prefer conducting!

  • @andyknott8148

    @andyknott8148

    2 ай бұрын

    @@emazz54 What's it like knowing that 27K subscribers are watching your every move from all across the world.(You conduct those bugles very well, by the way).

  • @bennetts-revenge_2
    @bennetts-revenge_22 ай бұрын

    It's funny, everything time I have a question for you, you answer it before I can print it out 😂😂😂😂😂. But that's OK. Glad Witold is studying hard. He looks so serious lol. Great video!

  • @chuxproductions1090
    @chuxproductions10902 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing the great Street Running GP40-2 and GP 38-2 power! Watching from Maine on CSX New acquisition into Northern New England!

  • @stephenpearce3475
    @stephenpearce34752 ай бұрын

    Hi from York, England! Good to see signs of Spring in the countryside, and interesting to hear about the construction of the on-street trackage. I guess it would be a big job if it ever needed to be replaced, but I'm sure Witold would be able to help with his knowledge of the legal aspects. The new camera certainly gets good results!

  • @peggyscott66
    @peggyscott662 ай бұрын

    About the audio in the beginning, was that man suggesting that the ties will rot and the rails will collapse? i love this street train. Its so very interesting, Thanks!

  • @railroadingrambler218

    @railroadingrambler218

    2 ай бұрын

    Well, eventually the ties will have to be replaced. They're inspected regularly and I expect they are in decent shape. Wooden ties can last many years depending on many factors; there are some ties on the Utica line that were installed in 1950 (they put date nails in the center of ties back then). I've even seen some ties on the Adirondack RR with date nails from the 1920s. There's been a big tie replacement project ongoing on the Utica line to Sangerfield (23 miles south of Utica) over the past several years.

  • @AwesomeAngryBiker
    @AwesomeAngryBiker2 ай бұрын

    These videos are absolutely outstanding just for the horn on 3040

  • @trenamerritt5344
    @trenamerritt53442 ай бұрын

    Two longs, a short, and a long - coming to a road crossing! I always listen for those. Beautifully clear and crisp video! Witold is one smart dog, reading up on railroad law. He didn't even need glasses! It was nice that the precipitation didn't get the camera wet. Watching from Rome, NY.

  • @quintno
    @quintno2 ай бұрын

    What a difference your new camera makes-images are now startingly clear, with improved sound and color quality as well. Fantastic

  • @Duececoupe
    @Duececoupe2 ай бұрын

    One of my favorite railroads, Western Maryland....and then watching Susie Q, we're on to a winner! 👍🏻👌🏻👏🏻🤜🏻🤛🏻

  • @CindyBrandreth
    @CindyBrandreth2 ай бұрын

    Watching from Castleton, NY

  • @OldTrucker958
    @OldTrucker9582 ай бұрын

    Hey Rambler! Loved that before picture of Railroad Street. That old stone wall still survives! Hello again from your subscriber who plows for Town of Lee

  • @railroadingrambler218

    @railroadingrambler218

    2 ай бұрын

    Let's hope there'll be no more plowing for a few months at least!

  • @haliao9263
    @haliao92632 ай бұрын

    I always enjoy your videos! Always something new to learn about the railroad. And seeing Witold just makes my day!

  • @cmdrflake
    @cmdrflake2 ай бұрын

    Best wishes from Tonawanda NY! The Susquehanna puts on one fine show on the old Lackawanna’s Utica branch here’s hoping they will revive the line to Norwich perhaps all the way to Bingo…

  • @mariofilippi3539
    @mariofilippi35392 ай бұрын

    If I ever move again, it'll be to a town where the railroad runs through. Thanks for the video.

  • @SupaFly10579

    @SupaFly10579

    Ай бұрын

    That street is a little sketchy. I don't think you'd want a house there.

  • @curtchase3730
    @curtchase37302 ай бұрын

    Wow! Kickass camera there! Agree on the horn. Very sharp clear with good dynamics. I used to live right next to the Soo Line near Chicago years ago and "record" the trains with a Sony Stereo cassette machine. My goal was to get a good enough recording that when played back through my cheap ole stereo, it would sound like the train was actually there! LOL. Fun times.

  • @dougkubash8673
    @dougkubash86732 ай бұрын

    Good job Witold!!

  • @gregmoyer8959
    @gregmoyer89592 ай бұрын

    Watching from North Carolina 😊great job. Thanks to you and Witold

  • @joelchristensen9503
    @joelchristensen95032 ай бұрын

    Love Street running

  • @jdfin
    @jdfin2 ай бұрын

    The Clayville then & now shots are great; thanks Doug E & Rambler. Looks like that rock wall is less than 105 years old. Also, interesting that the track under the street is basically ancient technology, just paved over. 40-50 years since last inspection and it looks pretty good. I guess some things they got right the first time.

  • @SupaFly10579

    @SupaFly10579

    Ай бұрын

    They got many things right the first time back then!

  • @Carolb66
    @Carolb662 ай бұрын

    Fab filming with your new gadget, sorry I'm a technophobe! Railroad Street is lovely. The red car was parked a bit close to the tracks! No way would I park there. Amazing how close you get to the train to film. Thanks to you & Witold. 😊👍

  • @StormySkyRailProductions
    @StormySkyRailProductions2 ай бұрын

    Very cool video and enjoyed watching. Have a wonderful rest of your week.(Steve)

  • @lie-berry
    @lie-berry2 ай бұрын

    It still looks like winter up there with just the slightest bit of green leaves starting to pop.

  • @williammiller2750
    @williammiller27502 ай бұрын

    Another fine video from Okeechobee Florida!! See you soon.

  • @railfansammy4974
    @railfansammy4974Ай бұрын

    Nice catches

  • @lesashiminski690
    @lesashiminski6902 ай бұрын

    Hey rail rambler. Cool story about scyler St and old picture of clayville crossing . Doug Ellison is a cool guy. People should not park that close to tracks. 🤦

  • @sondrabowers4837
    @sondrabowers48372 ай бұрын

    Hello to Railroad Rambler & Witold 😄 what is that,a bug? Thanks again for a great video. 👏👏👏

  • @smithgroove945
    @smithgroove9452 ай бұрын

    Yep she goes over by Home Depot turn off. Other end is by Matt's brewery.

  • @Trains_Storms
    @Trains_Storms2 ай бұрын

    Great Film 😁

  • @LoovesJf.
    @LoovesJf.2 ай бұрын

    3:50 It looks exactly like a streetcar track. However, a heavy freight train passes through here.

  • @peterbenson3776
    @peterbenson37762 ай бұрын

    5/2/24 speeder cars are gathering in Remsen !

  • @littlestevey4172
    @littlestevey41722 ай бұрын

    Nice video!❤ Where do the cars go down to on the Utica? Is it a customer in Sangerfield? How often do they go down there?

  • @railroadingrambler218

    @railroadingrambler218

    2 ай бұрын

    Cars go to Louis J Gale & Son in Waterville and to the two big feed mills on Rt 20 in Sangerfield. Lately, they’ve been making the run south almost everyday M-F

  • @andrewthacker114
    @andrewthacker11422 күн бұрын

    Like the red VW 😂

  • @Steve-xf4uv
    @Steve-xf4uv2 ай бұрын

    Keep ``vito ? `` in the car - it's raining out there. Only us railfans stay out in the rain.

  • @beeble2003
    @beeble200319 күн бұрын

    Maybe it's a trick of the camera, but it looks like you're standing very close to the track yourself. Do be careful about that -- trains do sometimes drag stuff along with them that can cause serious injury or death if you end up tangled in them. The biggest risk is loose straps on flat cars and centrebeams, which doesn't seem to apply on this line, but it's still a good idea to stand back.