I worked the yard in Edgemont when the RCP&E started. I was impressed with the increase in business and how quickly they upgraded their infrastructure for a smaller railroad. It was an improvement over the DM&E

@CVisionContributor

2 жыл бұрын

RCPE did do quite a bit of work on the track after they took over. Plenty more yet to be done though!

You know exactly how to do it. Right time of day, sun angles are direction. It's always the key for the most quality videos or photographs. Awesome job!!!

@CVisionContributor

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! We feel that the audience deserves our best effort.

Love watching them between Chadron and Crawford, NE on that old jointed rail of the old Cowboy Line. Those SD40-2s look good even in the Orange Plague.

@CVisionContributor

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, that 72 pound rail down to Chadron is so neat! And yes, pretty much any power/paint schemes can be appreciated on that piece of railroad. Maybe even GEs someday...?

@tommyhunter1817

2 жыл бұрын

@@CVisionContributor I don’t know why the Orange Plague hasn’t upgraded that section all the way to the interchange with BNSF in Crawford. If I’m not mistaken that is their only Class I interchange west of Pierre??? I sure miss the DM&E though. I really thought they were on their way to being the first new Class I in a hundred years.

@CVisionContributor

2 жыл бұрын

Upgrades are coming. Not sure how long it will be, however.

Like your photography. Different to the normal. Lovely scenery.

@CVisionContributor

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, David! We try to give these videos a unique feel. We appreciate you noticing.

Outstanding! This is incredible footage from so many beautiful locations. I’m am so happy I watched all of this. Very much worth the time

@CVisionContributor

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! We appreciate you taking the time to watch it.

I miss seeing the blue and yellow DM&E trains which I saw in Rochester Minnesota until I moved to the Twin Cities in 1995.

@CVisionContributor

2 жыл бұрын

We do too!

The railroad that got me interested in trains! Working in buffalo SD I would often head down to Belle trucking cattle to the sale barn, got to know a couple of drivers and had a cab ride, miss the DME.

@CVisionContributor

2 жыл бұрын

So that's how it happened! We've been through Buffalo while traveling between RCPE/DME and BNSF lines during video trips. Thanks for sharing a little bit of your story.

Very nice Video of the RCPE!

@CVisionContributor

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, AMP Productions!

I see their SD-40-2s heading east though Springfield towards New Ulm MN on the CP line a lot lately !!!! I have to say.... the Locomotives are the cleanest I've seen on this line since DME repainted they old C/NW engines....... Love the paint scheme !!! well done.

@CVisionContributor

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Doug!

Excellent video; boundless landscapes as far as the eye can see, in the most classic midwest.

@CVisionContributor

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words. And yes, the line runs through many great areas. Flat, undulating, river valleys, and the Black Hills. RCPE has it all!

Thanks for uploading this!! I have searching for footage of the Mansfield Branch when it was in Full operation.

@CVisionContributor

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! And yes, that Mansfield Sub is pretty cool. But, it was extremely difficult to see anything moving north of Redfield, even then. 50/50 shot on them running at night when they did go, so there were many days spent in the Redfield Super 8 waiting for something to happen...

Beautifully shot!

@CVisionProductions1

Жыл бұрын

We appreciate it, Arthur! Lots of effort went into getting just the right shots for that video. Dozens of trips were taken to RCPE country.

This is most excellent!!!

@CVisionProductions1

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Thank from a south dakotan.

@CVisionContributor

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome from a Minnesotan that loves South Dakota!

6:47 I saw that Heritage Unit at the Horseshoe Curve a few years ago! It was amazing!

@CVisionContributor

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! We were surprised to see it on RCPE.

@andrewcrumb8027

2 жыл бұрын

@@CVisionContributor Well, I guess that makes us even.

You should do the Iowa Northern

@CVisionContributor

2 жыл бұрын

That's a good idea! It could happen. Thanks for the suggestion.

great video work amazing light

@CVisionContributor

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That's the one nice thing about shooting on the prairie... sun on the train until it hits the horizon.

Awesome Brookings shots! That evening eastbound was a great one, seems rather tough to catch a daily eastbound through Brookings these days! They happen, but not as often as they used to!

@CVisionContributor

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked them! Back when we were shooting the video, there was absolutely no set time for trains to run on that end of the railroad. It was before the Mankato trains started running. So you just drove out there and hoped for the best. Once the Mankato trains started, they really got strict about call times.

@Rosso_Dabosso

2 жыл бұрын

@@CVisionContributor yeah it’s quite different from what it was in the beginning. Pretty hard to catch a daily eastbound anymore, unless something happens in the yard that pushes it to the am like one last week did. If they got more of line east it would add more traffic and hopefully get more trains rolling in the daytime!

@CVisionContributor

2 жыл бұрын

You got that right. Lots of eastbounds at night.

Love your videos. You have nailed quality right on the head!!!

@CVisionContributor

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words! Much appreciated.

Yeah... Really wish we could... you know.... Run westbound trains out of Tracy in good light instead of at night... Great video, MAS!

@CVisionContributor

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Andrew! The wacky "schedules" allowed for some different shots. As long as they got into a pattern during a particular week, you could kind of figure out when you'd be seeing a train.

Another Fantastic Long Video Outstanding Footage Beautiful

@CVisionContributor

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, Darrel!

l like the orange paint scheme. When l see it, l think "Great Northern Jr".

@CVisionProductions1

2 жыл бұрын

We do too. It’s got a nice look, especially in low sunlight! Thanks for the comment.

I Love Your Channel

@CVisionContributor

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

1:20:37 Jingle bells!

@CVisionContributor

2 жыл бұрын

Ha! You heard that... Yep, that's it. It's nice to chase trains with friendly crews!

@TNS17

2 жыл бұрын

@@CVisionContributor that engineer must love his job.

@CVisionProductions1

7 ай бұрын

That particular employee was very friendly to railfans. He ended up getting himself into some serious legal trouble a few years ago, and is now in prison.

Very nice video

@CVisionContributor

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

Beautiful !! Keep up the great work. THANKS

@CVisionContributor

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, Daniel! We’ll try our best. And you’re welcome! Glad that you enjoyed the video.

@CVisionProductions1

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

You have one incredible camera I could not believe the sound I was hearing at 34:55 blasting horn coming over the crossing awesome to say the least!!

@CVisionContributor

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Jim! We feel it's best to have quality equipment for these types of videos. We don't want to let the audience down!

Great video 👌🏼

@CVisionContributor

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Steven!

Beautiful Video of the RCPE RR and I love shortline Railroads more than Main Line Railroads and You should do a Video of the Wisconsin Southern ( WSOR) In Wisconsin

@CVisionContributor

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We may be looking at doing another video on WSOR at some point in the future. Stay tuned!

I miss the CNW cause it’s my favorite railroad

@CVisionProductions1

2 жыл бұрын

Mine as well. I grew up with them in western S. Dakota. It was a special time when I was shooting the Cowboy Line video, and really cherish those memories.

@CNWrapidrails6834

2 жыл бұрын

Is your favorite railroad actually the Chicago And NorthWestern

Great shots all around, what an amazing piece of railroad. Any tips on catching a train on the PRC or Black Hills Subs?

@CVisionProductions1

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Jack! Basically, find a train and stick with it! On the PRC, trains meet at Wall and JC Siding. JC is about 20 miles west of Fort Pierre. Crew changes take place at Pierre and Philip. There are no set call times for trains on the PRC. The daylight job out of Belle Fourche on the Black Hills Sub is the easiest to catch. They depart Belle Fourche mid-morning during the week for a turn to Rapid City. Usually back in Belle by the early evening. The night job runs up to Colony. As for south of Rapid City down to Dakota Junction, that operation is usually late evening/nighttime. Pretty tough to catch, as they only make the trip two or three times per week. Crews layover in the hotel in Chadron, then return north on their rest.

@jackstephenson5238

2 жыл бұрын

@@CVisionProductions1 Perfect info, thanks!

@CVisionProductions1

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome, Jack.

Lots of great action here. How many trains a day does this line average?

@CVisionContributor

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Depends on exactly where you are on the railroad, but safe to say 2-4. However, there are parts of the railroad that don't see daily trains. They only go down to Dakota Jct out of Rapid City 2-3 times per week. Depends on traffic and crew availability.

What’s the next show that has DM&E? Shortlines and Tourist Railroads in Minnesota!

@CVisionContributor

2 жыл бұрын

That's an idea! We'll keep that in mind. But, to answer your question... unsure of the title, but there will be more RCPE in the future. Thank you for your inquiry!

I see part of the Former Chicago and North Western's Colony Line between Colony, Wyoming and Dakota Jct, Nebraska.

@CVisionProductions1

Жыл бұрын

Yes, sir. The RCPE operates the entire “Colony Line”. The Colony to Rapid City portion of the line gets plenty of use. Rapid City to Dakota Junction is another story… But it’s all still active thanks to the bentonite traffic.

@andrewcrumb8027

Жыл бұрын

@@CVisionProductions1 Nice!

Suggestion for you guys, if you are continuing to upload full videos could you upload the full video of Progressive Rail

@CVisionContributor

2 жыл бұрын

We'll write that one down. Not sure which ones will get done, but we'll see what the future holds. Thanks for the suggestion!

@TNS17

2 жыл бұрын

@@CVisionContributor yes absolutely!

I went to rapid city for a trip and I went to the yard but there was only an SD40-2 there I was hoping I could catch a train but there was nothing

@TNS17

2 жыл бұрын

its not the most active. You have to have the right time, which on this railroad, could be anytime of day. Even 12am!

@minnesotarailfan11

Жыл бұрын

@@TNS17 exactly

@CVisionProductions1

7 ай бұрын

@minnesotarailfan11 It’s cool that you checked out the yard in Rapid City. Definitely a neat place. But as Trains N Sirens said, there isn’t much activity. However, the train from Belle Fourche seems to be fairly consistent. It generally shows up midday into the early afternoon. From what we’ve seen, the trains to and from Dakota Junction generally run at night. The HURC and RCHU trains that run over the PRC can operate at any time. You can also catch the yard jobs in Rapid City if you visit during their regular working hours. Thanks for watching the video.

@5:02 She sounded sickly compared to her companions.

@CVisionContributor

2 жыл бұрын

The 6405 had some issues! But we enjoyed listening to it howl like a banshee across the prairie. They finally fixed it a few years ago.

Did they at least keep some blue and yellow? I personally am not a fan of the orange scheme. But a REALLY cool nod to the DME

@CVisionContributor

2 жыл бұрын

Hello, Joe. As far as we know, all the locomotives in IC&E and DM&E colors on RCPE have been repainted. There were plenty left in the early days of the railroad, however. They started painting fast in 2017-2018.

@CVisionProductions1

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Joe, as C. Vision Contributor mentioned, they are all painted. No more blue and yellow.

Awesome documentation of the RCPE! Are any of those ICE or CP units still active? Or is it all just orange now?

@Midwest_Urbanist

2 жыл бұрын

I haven't seen a non-orange unit in at least 3 years

@CVisionContributor

2 жыл бұрын

Most of the DME and CP units in the video were repaying horsepower hours shortly after startup, and didn't stick around. The ICE 6400s that RCPE received from CP have all been painted. At least, every unit that stayed on RCPE. It's a sea of orange now!

Just wondering if they ever improved the trains from Wall out to Rapid City cause they were in bad shape

@johnsmart3264

2 жыл бұрын

I mean the tracks

@CVisionContributor

2 жыл бұрын

They are working on it. Slowly, but surely. It'll take some time to get things up to where they want them to be.

like 156 my friend, wonderful video. iam suscribe in your channel, getting from argentina

@CVisionContributor

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Greetings from Minnesota, USA.

Another one of those class 1 lines that can't make money. W.h.a.t. so e.v.e.r.

@CVisionContributor

2 жыл бұрын

It's a miracle the PRC survived the 1980s. The future looks a bit brighter today, however. As long as bentonite and cement keep flowing, RCPE should be just fine.

If there ever is a pro business climate in Minnesota This route has potential competing with BNSF and UPRR transporting powder river coal

@CVisionContributor

2 жыл бұрын

Coal seems to be making a comeback! Not sure that this route could support it, however. Thank you for the comment.

what does 6405 think it is? an SD70 of some sort? lol

@CVisionContributor

2 жыл бұрын

Great comment! That's awesome. Yes, 6405 was doing its best to sound like a screaming SD60 or SD70. It did that for years.

🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

@CVisionContributor

2 жыл бұрын

Heck, yes!

C vision guys come to spokane washington do videos her. We lots of history in this area even put me in the video

@CVisionContributor

2 жыл бұрын

Consider it done! We'll have something covering that area soon. Not sure on the exact timeline though. Thank you for the idea!

@taylorbaggarleyunionpacifi3409

2 жыл бұрын

@@CVisionContributor ok thanks when do put me in the video

@CVisionContributor

2 жыл бұрын

Ha! We'll try! Thanks.

@taylorbaggarleyunionpacifi3409

2 жыл бұрын

@@CVisionContributor thanks guys you guys rock

Why did CP buy that line if they sold it 2 years later..DME

@CVisionProductions1

Жыл бұрын

Hello, Greg. CP purchased the IC&E and DM&E during the Fred Green era. It’s still unclear if that regime was interested in building into the Powder River Basin. CP wanted the Kansas City and Corn Lines back, and buying the entire DM&E/IC&E system was the only way to accomplish that. It also prevented a competitor, namely CN, from getting their hands on that trackage. When Hunter Harrison was brought in to replace Fred Green as CEO in 2012, the entire operating philosophy at CP changed. In the end, DM&E’s west end lines got the ax.

C vision productions send me southern pacific train video

@CVisionProductions1

Жыл бұрын

We have some of that. Stay tuned!

.....back when used let CP use their power.

@CVisionContributor

2 жыл бұрын

Yep! CP power often ran through on RCPE trains, and vice versa. We believe most of that stopped in early 2016.

Lol must be getting desperate cuz a DVD about a 7 year old G&W shortline w/ SD40s is boring AF!

@dmitze01

2 жыл бұрын

Some of us like the older EMD power. Sounds better than the typical GE toaster.

@CVisionContributor

2 жыл бұрын

@@dmitze01 Thank you, Dan. Anything EMD is ok in our book, no matter what paint scheme it’s in.

I don't wanna say "dislike", 'cause I like trains, and pictures of trains. Moving pics of trains are a fave. This has plenty of that...but...where's the cohesive narrative? Constant jump cuts extremely annoying: both jarring, and makes satisfying train spotting impossible. Beautiful countryside, intriguing railroad...both could have been presented a bit more riveting manner.

@CVisionContributor

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment. This video wasn’t meant to be riveting. Nor was it meant to provide any sort of narrative. It exists to take you on a journey from one end of the RCP&E, to the other, and to provide comprehensive documentation of the railroad. As for the editing, pretty standard style for this type of video. It simply may not be for everyone. Personally, we’re in it for the beautiful sunrises, sunsets, animal encounters, extreme weather events, and... the sound of SD40-2s.

@CVisionProductions1

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry you feel that way, but the previous reply says it best.