The reaction at 13:00 is priceless when the hopper is just short of the tanker 😂

I love this kind of "behind the scenes" look at local switching. The guys and gals that do this stuff sure have a lot to keep track of!

@jovetj

5 жыл бұрын

Pun intended!

Seeing switch moves up close and personal like this is a serious treat. These days, you have to be very lucky or informed to find a railroad that won't try to run you off for standing a safe distance back on a public road, let alone help you out with finding the trains! This is among my absolute favorites from you, really made my morning better. Thanks for the great work!

It sure is nice to have a local guide to help with train filming. Great job by the guide Christian (I hope I spelled it correctly) and of course Danny.

Great video as always Danny, im glad I could be of help to you on your trip up here, and I had a great time!

@distantsignal

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Christian. Couldn't have done it without you!

@dannyholt105

5 жыл бұрын

Ah, I'm subbed to your channel already Christian. Now I know who to ask about things. Does FCEN have a certain schedule of when they have movements to Winter Haven? Thanks! Cheers, Dan

@phlydude

5 жыл бұрын

I think you will get many more subs as a result of this one - myself included!

@generosen999

5 жыл бұрын

Both of you guys are fantastic

@SD40Fan_Jason

5 жыл бұрын

Hey there Christian, do they still call the track there at All American the Lehigh siding or Lehigh track? I think I remember it being called that because of the concrete plant that it was built for.

At 14:09 when they are backing into the empty tank car, look at the wheels of the tank car on the right side. They do not move at all. Those are some serious brakes!

Absolutely the most interesting educational switching I’ve come across. Thank you for putting this together. I hadn’t a clue. You’ve a fine voice for narration, too. 😊😊😊😊

Best railroad videos around, with Danny "The Voice" Harmon.

I love these switch move videos. So much better than just main line Trains. And hello to the both of you Railfan's.

Us wisconsinites know your from Florida when you saw 60 is chilly 😉 Great video Danny, your definitely my favorite Railfanning channel!

Hey Dan!! Nice vid, my favorite part is the cam right there in between cars hooking everything up. I had the opportunity to hook cars up at the ripe old age of 12. Out back of my apt building was a spur that ran from Camden,NJ to Ocean City, Somers Point to be exact, a power plant was there and still is today, not much coal is used, anyhow, this spur was a busy one, many stops, three of those were in town here. I used to hang around until one day I asked and they said sure why not, showed me what to do and that was it, from that point on when I showed up, got to help them. This line also had a passenger line, also got friendly with them and used to help them also, when they had to pull into the siding, I would throw the switch for them, and then 10 min later a freight whistled by with 200 or so empty coal cars from the above mentioned power plant. This was all in the mid sixty's, ain't no way any 12 yr old kid would be able to do that now, none the less, it was fun and got to live a dream!!!

@distantsignal

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome story. Thanks Mikey!

@olentangy74

4 жыл бұрын

You sound a lot like me! In the late 60s when i was growing up in Columbus, Ohio, there was a spur line run by what was then Penn central. This line served a lumber yard, and every day me and a couple of other boys ( I was 13) would wait for the local to come through. We got to know this crew on a first name basis. They would let us ride in the cab, throw switches, and cut the train even. One time they even picked us up on the outbound leg and took us for almost 10 mile ride down the line. We had to stay out of site in the caboose. They dropped us off right where they picked us up on the return leg. We never told our parents about our little trip, lol. It remains one of my favorite childhood memories. You would never see that today, when it is considered a crime to even stand on a RR right of way, even a spur line. The 60's was a great time to be a boy.

@RCAvhstape

3 жыл бұрын

My dad told me stories about 1950s NY City when his dad would bring him into the interlocking tower and let him throw the levers on part of the subway system. My grandpa was a union guy with a temper and my dad said one day grandpa got ticked off about something and threw a bunch of levers to gum up the whole works just to get back at his management. Lots of yelling and foul language was involved lol.

@mikeyfromnj

3 жыл бұрын

@@RCAvhstape Wow, gotta like that story, railroad management can be tough, can't blame your grandpa for that, I was a letter carrier for 30 years and postal supervisors can be tough as well!!

Love the video! Shortline action with their older motive power is always interesting. The explanation of the switching and associated footage is a nice change from mainline trains. Well done Danny!

This was one of the greatest switching videos I have ever watched on the internet! You're the best Danny! Keep it up, please bring more last mile switching videos! Greetings from Brazil.

Excellent video as always, good sir! I love the folks at FCEN!

Very nice, thanks. I enjoyed the proper safety and switching procedures of this crew. I don't understand why the conductor/flagman couldn't ride the lead (last) car up to the crossing, stop the train, get off and flag the crossing. Seems like unnecessary walking, which the CSX taught us to avoid. Brings back some memories.

@deepspacecobra4276

5 жыл бұрын

Could be a restricted clearance area ie no riding equipment

@fstop6139

5 жыл бұрын

It's safer to walk and it means more money in your pocket......No one wants to ride a gondola or bulkhead flat to mention a few undesirable riding cars

This is awesome. I love using model trains to do just this rather than driving them around in an oval on a table.

12:55 I love the reaction from the train being stopped just too short.

@SD40Fan_Jason

5 жыл бұрын

"Bump it!"

@kyleb06

5 жыл бұрын

Same.

6:12 he finally climbs on a car. I'd of been riding them till I absolutely needed to walk but maybe he enjoys walking.

That’s the loudest air hose break I’ve ever heard

@fiercetrains4052

5 жыл бұрын

sound like a gunshot

1:49 I'm an aviation geek. Have been for most of my life. And while I love the sound of a turbofan and a jet engine...there is NO sound better than a good whistle and the engineer advancing the throttle of a train.

As always, another great Distant Signal video! Nice to see my friends and fellow model railroading enthusiasts/club members Bill Dusenbury and Christian Johnson! Always great content on this channel, always. Happy New Year and all of the very best 2019 has to offer for you Danny, Christian and Bill. Thanks again for your fine work Danny!

Thanks Danny. Really enjoy the ballet of customer switching.

This is by far some of your best work. Excellent camera angles and footage, even better narration! I'm happy those guys working for the railroad we're willing to give you the scoop! Quality Quality Quality! I really am tickled pink!!!

Your knowledge of who what where and when along with your tone and likable personality make your videos the absolute best! I have watched every single one of your videos and look forward to many more! Prayers for Florida And that 1802 is GORGEOUS!

I always love it when Danny uploads a new video!

Danny, I can't get enough of these local switching videos. Another fantastic video to say the least!

Hi Danny!! So good to hear your voice again. Your videos are totally fabulous. So much information adding to the "why" that makes trains special. You've become very good at adding in drown footage that helps explain the down time of a train, as well fill in time to add depth to the story. Your becoming the Herman Melville of Video Story Telling. I'm hoping still to bump into you so I can see what it takes to put together an epic story like this and a lot of your videos. Thanks as always, Ted

I love all of this shortline bread and butter real rail traffic. Serves customers directly.

I’ve always wanted to work on a railroad. And I absolutely love how informative your channel is on how a days work is done correctly.

Great video as always Danny, it helps when the railroaders are quite the nice fellas.

This has to be one of my favorite videos you have put out! I'm a sucker for switching!!! It was nice to see all the steps and time it takes to get these sorts of jobs done! keep up the great videos. I love watching them!!!

Awesome Vid, I grew up watching trains in the Northeast around Philly, during the Pennsy and Reading era just before Conrail , The crews working the North Philly and Wayne Jct yards were , a bunch of jerks and A-holes to us , I love how these Southern rail crews are so cool and polite to viewers & Rail fans !!!

Amazing video! We are new to Tampa area; happy I found your channel. Among the highest quality on KZread! Subscribed!

Great video Danny! I love your switching videos. I love all the info and different artifacts that you talk about.

Switching is probably the most dangerous job on any railroad...Props to all the pro rails out there...Stay safe...

Really great video I always like your videos very informative 👍👍

Appreciate the time and research you put into these. Simply fantastic!

This is amazing! I live in Orlando & I always see these engines. Thanks for sharing.

Excellent show. Thank you for your work.

Videos are so so good Danny

Really enjoyed this vid Danny! Happy New Year! Cheers, Dan

Great to see you back, Danny! Great video, as always!

Really enjoy these switching videos; so interesting to see how all this is done - and why. Your narrative is excellent. Informative . I learned a lot from this; too bad I'm too old to apply for a job. Looks like serious work but fun. Thanks DANNY.

@distantsignal

4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks, Steve.

Nice job! One of the better narrations on train switching I have listened to!

Some of the best rail videos. Love the additional commentary. Thank You

Excellent and very informative video Danny. I enjoyed your narration on the switching, etc. of the FCEN.

Wow, a nice RR guy - the train master. Most interesting, I love watching drops and always learn stuff from you.

Great video! Love watching switching operations! 👍🏻

I've always enjoyed watching switching and I really enjoyed this video. Very nice work!

Fascinating . . . . and fantastic getting to see the work and techniques involved in 'breaking' a freighter. Thanks so much!

Excellent video...great production and tons of information!! Thanks!

Great video, as always. It looks like you had great weather and a fun day

Great post and commentary Danny. Thank you for your efforts.

Dan - excellent presentation! Thanks for sharing.

Mr Harmon, I have to say best video yet! It’s awesome that you can show off such awesome Florida shoreline action! Been watching for about 3 years and have probably seen every video you have! You drive my constant love for railroad lore and I couldn’t thank you enough for that. From deep in Union Pacific territory, Adam out!

Another awesome video Danny!!!! Love it... Up close and personal / behind the scenes... Those are the best...

Awesome Video Danny and well done!! 5 Stars and I enjoyed every bit of switching and I Thank You for posting this!!

This is one of your very best, so educational and enjoyable. Thanks Danny.

Thanks Mr. Harmon, your videos are always interesting and entertaining.

Another beautifully done video Mr. Harmon. Wonderful narrative and great video as usual.

Awesome video I love watching cars being switched Danny I wish more people did videos like this keep them coming thanks

Best railfanning I've seen. Really appreciate the in-depth explanations of what we're looking at.

That was fun Danny, Thanks! Always great to get to see the FC in action.

Thank you for sharing this enlightening video

Great video Danny! You have inspired me to make rail fanning videos myself, and I’ve learn a lot about how the railroad works since watching you videos.

Really great video and commentary. Great looking track structure as well. Thanks for posting.

Excellent video Danny. I love your switching videos. So interesting.

Great Video Danny, appreciated. Happy 2019, look forward to many of your Great Video's.

this video is excellent, great quality in video, audio and narration also editing. nice of you to give a shout out to your guide. what a great railfan friendly operation

Have recently found and watched most of your videos Danny and the quality seems to improve all the time, and your narration is easy to listen to. As a UK viewer, it's interesting to see how things work on USA lines - much of it is alien to me! Would like to see more of this last mile, stuff as it seems particularly interesting, especially with the extra info from the train Crew. Thanks.

Really enjoy these types of switching videos. Helps us better understand what the railroads really do. Fine work, Danny!

Thanks for explaining the products and services that the rail customers use/need. It makes the things that surround me more interesting..

One of your best, always like the videos that show operations for customers big and small!

Another excellent video. I like the format and style in which you present. 👍

Excellent video!

Enjoyed it very much, very clear narration.

Really interesting insight into switching. Great commentary, always very informative and enjoyable to listen to.

GREAT last mile! Thanks Mr. H!!

Great video as always!!!!! Love them

Another Great Video Danny . Look Forward to many More this New Year !!

Loved the video as usual, great to see some switching up close and the GP9 running

Videos like this one give a lot of good ideas for interesting trackside industries in the model railroading world. Thanks for posting.

Your voice is calming and very enjoyable to listen to, great video.

What a treat , great video and commentary about short line railroad operations , the Florida Central is a potential modeling subject thank you for sharing.

That was , as usual, an informative and entertaining video. It's really a pleasure to watch PROFESSIONALS at work. That's due you Danny, all your videos are TOP NOTCH sir. Thanks for your very informative and interesting work, it's very much appreciated.

Happy new year Danny... thanks for the first video, of the last year of this decade... Cheers

Thanks for the great (as always) video. Happy New Year!

Outstanding video on railroad operations. As always, your video skills paired with you narrating expertise provided another great video.

Metal wheels grinding on metal rails is what i think makes trains so special

GREAT VIDEO! Excellent videography and excellent commentary!! I really enjoyed watching this video! Thanks for making it!

Excellent video. Thanks for sharing.

I use to live in Ocoee and I work in Apopka so I've always seen these trains go by and wondered where they were going... now I know lol. Amazing video!

Always great railfanning with you Danny!

Kinda neat to see both power units running LHF. You don't see that often. Also that GP11 is super clean. She looks as good as the day she was built! Good job FCR for keeping her in great working order!

@yerkees01

8 ай бұрын

Probably getting repainted soon. That red is the Pinsley corporate scheme and Regional Rail announced the other week all three Florida lines are getting an SCL-inspire repaint

It’s a bit interesting watching these videos as a locomotive conductor now. lol Great video as always Danny!!

Excellent video! Very nicely done.

GP9 and GP11 what a great sound! Great video!

Another great, and very well produced, production by Mr. Danny Harmon himself. You always teach me something and your videos are a joy to watch. Actually, I was having withdrawals from not seeing a video posted in a short while. I hope all is well and happy new year!

Fantastic Video I love how you narrated this video and the Pawer was amazing the scenery!!

Another great video Danny! And yes, thanks Christian for the assistance in setting the proper locations. Keep up the good work. Be safe.