What a clean, beautiful town. Looks like a movie set !

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

Yes, I agree it does have some nice areas near the tracks. I wish it wasn't so far away

Thanks Jawtooth for today’s awesome videos from Ohio. I love the mixture of trains, rail-related geography and history commentary. Great job, thank you.

The Illinois Steel Company was an American steel producer with five plants in Illinois and Wisconsin. Founded through a consolidation in 1889, Illinois Steel grew to become the largest steel producer in the United States. In 1898, several other steel and transportation companies were merged into it to form the Federal Steel Company, itself merged into U.S. Steel in 1901. Hope this answers your question Jawtooth.

Lot of history with the steel plants first introduced in 1857 as North Chicago Rolling Mill then moved to the southside in 1889 merged with 3 other steel mills called Illinois Steel by 1901 was under control on U.S. Steel..the 1970s downsizing bcz shifting markets of steel. At its peak employed over 20,000. In 1992 closed. Solocup purchased in 2004 to construct a factory later dropped it. 1 smalled building left for docking. Now called the lakeside development a new park with wood chips etc.and in 2011 Dave Mathews Band hosted a caravan with a 3day festival with numerous bands and artists where over 100,000 people attended. Crazy history as decades go by. Thanks JT for the video nice steamer and the new kitty!

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

Wow, thanks for all that information! Have a great weekend!

@scott2726

27 күн бұрын

@@JawTooth no problem JT you as well!🙏🌎🎛

@johnhawkes4048

27 күн бұрын

​@@JawToothit's the trains but it's everything else that makes your videos great

The bridge over the creek and old road tunnel are definitely model railroad inspiration. Nice EOT DPU and FRED on the autorack train. Great action and info on this one, enjoyed it much. Thanks JT!

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

Thanks 👍

@danielulz1640

27 күн бұрын

I am sure that the original construction dates back to horse and buggy days.

@icosthop9998

27 күн бұрын

​@danielulz1640 probably correct. Not much head room.

@icosthop9998

27 күн бұрын

Very good viewing and TY 👌

Fairly short trains but lots of action. Real interesting locations. Two days without the rooster crowing - I’m worried! That kitty has lots of energy. Thanks, Jaw Tooth.

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

Uh oh I forgot to add him. Lol. So many things I try to work in the video that I forget when I get in a hurry at 3am. I might have forgot to add him in the video for tomorrow also, not sure. Anyway, thanks for watching and commenting!

Excellent catch, Brian, thank you very much and have a nice day.

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

Thanks for being here so fast Ivan! Have a nice day also

There were massive coils of steel in a gondola and three flat car loads of heavy plate steel toward the rear of the train. Thank you for catching those, JT! Some of my all-time favorite freight. 😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤

@JawTooth

26 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@garymiller5937

26 күн бұрын

@@JawTooth It's my pleasure! 😄😄😄🤎🤎🤎

JT now that was an awesome video my friend I liked the IM sitting on the main waiting on the other two to pass him on the siding. That was pretty cool but anyway, my friend you try to stay cool out there and hydrated and as always you stay safe out there and watch your back and we’ll see you on the next one.

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

Thanks 👍. Have a great weekend Timmy!

Here comes the "Westbound #9"! A classic train song! 🎵🎶🎶🎵

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

Cool, I will look that up

This was one of my great escape spots 20+ years ago. The speeds have been reduced for safety reasons but traffic towards Hamilton was an almost 20 miles of downhill and the ice cream depot was the halfway mark. Trains would roar past doing 60+ with 3 and sometimes 4 trains an hour. Talk about a thrill

I love the food at the rail road crossing in Camden. Ice cream is good too!!

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

It really is! I ate there once and sat outside on one of their tables. Great place

Some interesting freight on the trains. Great captures here. Tracks need repairs once in awhile. Loved those NS trains. Thank you so much for recording them. 😊wow four locomotives at the end of a train? I didn't know you added a new addition to your fear baby family. That little kitten is so so adorable. We saw her on our Roku TV yesterday. Congratulations and harmony with the other fur babies.❤😊Thanks.

From Wikipedia: The Illinois Steel Company was an American steel producer with five plants in Illinois and Wisconsin. Founded through a consolidation in 1889, Illinois Steel grew to become the largest steel producer in the United States. In 1898, several other steel and transportation companies were merged into it to form the Federal Steel Company, itself merged into U.S. Steel in 1901.

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

Thanks for the information!

Thank You Jaw Tooth, kool trains and pets as always! Excellent naritive too!

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

There are beautiful old buildings downtown! 😃😃😃😃❤❤❤❤

@JawTooth

26 күн бұрын

I think so too!

Amazing videos jaw tooth keep up the good work

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

Glad you like them!

Thanks for another great video JT. The trains were very nice. Interesting stuff going on around there. I liked the little bridge and new kitten Tom. He sure likes his toy! Take care and stay safe. ❤

Great location and catches Jawtooth! That railroad overpass is awesome!👍

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

Thank you very much!

Have an awesome Sunday!! ✨

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

Thanks for the visit and you too Dave!

Again a great way to start the morning. Thanks 😊!

@JawTooth

26 күн бұрын

Good morning!

Happy Saturday Brian. Great seeing you I appreciate your content. Thanks so much

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

Thanks for your kind comments!

That is a beautiful old overpass bridge. And the rail from 1899 is the oldest I've ever seen! Those are both so cool 😎, JT! 😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤

Thank you for the fantastic video, JT! I enjoyed it very much. All of the trains were on the short side, but that's okay. Every one was a good one. I love seeing Tom's antics, but don't forget the others. We love them, too! We'll chat later on. 😄😄😄😄😄❤❤❤❤❤

@JawTooth

26 күн бұрын

Thank you very much!

@garymiller5937

26 күн бұрын

@@JawTooth You're quite welcome, JT! 😚😚🤎🤎

JawTooth and Mrs JawTooth Great video 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I love our great state of Ohio.

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

Its a good state for trains!

Awesome JT thank you very much Sir quality video as always have a great day from Scotland 😊

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

thanks for watching in Scotland!

@brianmoir3388

27 күн бұрын

@@JawTooth Always JT thanks your welcome JT 😉👍

Nice catches, awesome shots and locations! Fantastic video JT! 🚂🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃💯👍🇺🇸

@JawTooth

25 күн бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

Hi Jaw & it's is Randy and i like yours video is Cool & Thanks Jaw & Friends Randy

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

Thanks my friend Randy!

Compacted Action's. Excellent Catch Spot. 👍. 1889 rail , Biscuits and Gravy at hand 👍.AN EXTREMELY GOOD DAY.👍👍🤠🇺🇸

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@user-rm7ye8ct6p

27 күн бұрын

@@JawTooth 👍

Hello jaw . Well that a busy place 👍🏻😎Robin out

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

It sure is. Thanks for watching Robin!

Great catches and awesome video

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

Thanks Lashenda!

Usually the waiting train us in the siding . I dont think ive ever seen the waiting train on the main , and the though traffic using the siding as a main before. Really neat Brian ! Your the best !! 1899 rail still in service after 125 years !? Wow. Congrats on your new kitty Tom Cat ! Hes got a good family that will love him very much . ❤😺🚂

@JawTooth

26 күн бұрын

Thanks for your kind comments Vincent!

Hey jaw tooth lucky catch of 3trains. Interesting how train waited on main instead of siding. Should double track whole line. No waiting for trains to pass each other if double tracked. Nice little tunnel. Kitten is very active. Have a great railroad day. 🚂🙋‍♀️

Thanks for the education JT👍🇺🇸

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

I don't know much but your welcome!

That narrow railroad overpass is an awesome place there, Brian. I have seen a few of them in and around lima. They are very narrow there, too.

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

Cool, I might have to find them. I like them also

Great video Brian..... Love the insight you always bring 😊

@JawTooth

25 күн бұрын

thanks for watching and commenting Christopher!

Hope you’re having a great weekend JT!

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

yes, thanks and you too!

Good morning jawtooth great share always enjoy the adventures you take us on👍🏻 Great video and share have a great weekend 😎🚂🫵

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

Good morning Mike and have a great weekend also!

Hi Brian I really enjoy your videos. Keep them coming take care. From NS. Canada.

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

Thanks, will do! thanks for watching in Canada!

Hey JT 😊 you out did yourself on this video.. wonderful action also your proclivity for showing the year the make and condition of tracks from 1899 on the siding was great.. also b I wanna make a comment on your new kitten. Beating the hell out of the stuffed toy 😅 How’s the senior kitty taking this new upstart ha ha ..😂

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

Lol, thanks for your comments and thanks for watching my videos! I appreciate your support

Hello Jawtooth what a great video you filmed in especially during this weather humid keep being cool and drink some water

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

Thank you, I will

Beautiful...classic "model railroad" screenshot @12:40 of stone bridge with vintage Railbox car crossing!! The late Linn Westcott -- "Model Railroader" Editor -- would surely love 💓this!! Another Ohio "gem"👍👍

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

That boxcar has a pumpkin man painted on the side of it . Lol. Thanks for watching my videos!

Always enjoy your videos. Loved that EOT.

@JawTooth

26 күн бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

Super catch great video thanks Brian

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

Thanks!

Awesome catch JT.......but wait there's more😊

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

Yes, thanks there always is!

Amazing👏

The track laid here in 1913, in northeast Montana, that the Soo Line (Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railroad) was the Illinois Steel Co South Works and has a date stamp of 1892 with 9 hash marks and is stamped 7202 before it. Assuming it is 72 # rail. The inactive part of the track west of Westby, Montana to Whitetail, Montana still has that rail. Watching your videos made me look at it and take pictures of it. The Flaxton, North Dakota to Whitetail, Montana sub has updated rail to a few miles west of Westby to handle 100+ covered hopper car unit trains of grain which originate in my hometown of Westby, Montana.

Looks like I did watch the video already 😂 it didn't hurt to watch it again!

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

Thanks for your support!

😅thanks again for the video,enjoy the weekend.greetz:🍐Peer.😅👍👍👍👍

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

Thanks, you too!

JT great video my Soulmate Connie was from Knox County Ohio she was born in MT Vernon Ohio and lived in Fredricktown Ohio till 1962 ..

Awesome video with a horn salute and a dpu working hard but wait there’s more to come 👍😎🚂🇺🇸👍

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

Thanks 👍

Another great video JT. I was very interested in the old rail on that siding. On the North York Moors Railway towards Grosmont, until being re laid a few years ago, there was a section of track over a quarter mile long that was relaid during World War 2 which had rails of bullhead design 95lb/yard that had the wording "L. N.E.R. CHICAGO ILLINOIS USA , and dated in the early years of the war. It was in 39 ft lengths which is a length not normally used in the UK as 30,45 or 60ft was the standard. The sound of trains coming down the bank, which is 1 in 49 or approx 2%, was totally different to the usual rhythm of British trains. Sadly it has now been replaced by cwr in one long length and in concrete sleepers (ties) with flat bottom rail. I believe that the US rolled rails were made specially for the LNER and were made by a rolling mill in Chicago which only made 39ft rails for the USA market. Those rails had a long life of over 80 years and would still be fit for use in sidings!

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

Thanks for the information Rod! Very interesting. I found some track with 1898 stamped on the rail but I haven't been lucky for a train on it yet. Thanks for watching and have a great weekend!

That was rolled in the old South Chicago Mill. At one time Illinois steel was the largest steel producer in the US. Company was founded in 1898 with the merger of 5 steel companies.

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

Thanks for the info!

Duck duck goose... the new kitten has his toy.

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

Yes, he didn't know what to think

Awesome video Enjoyed it

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

AWESOME VIDEO MATE

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

Thanks!

Would like to see the tracks switch over sometime! Nice video Son!

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

Noted!

DPU is that u! Love that!!! Hope tom the kitten gets along with norfy.

@JawTooth

26 күн бұрын

So far the cats haven't been getting along. We will keep trying though. Thanks for watching!

Thank you for this video of the second part of your railfanning on 9 July 2024. This portion of your 9 July 2024 railfanning took place in Camden and Seven Mile, Ohio. It was interesting to watch the two trains taking the siding to pass the double stack train which was sitting on the mainline. You showed us the manufacturer and date of the rail on the siding in Camden, Ohio which was made by Illinois Steel South Works. Here is a link to information on Illinois Steel and South Works in Chicago, Illinois: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Works. That was an unusual bridge that you found in Seven Mile, Ohio. It looks like it is a one lane road. It looks like that road crossing that is going to be rebuilt using rubber pads rather than wood timbers of asphalt. I noticed a pile of rubber inserts at 15:10 in the video. (Posted 12 July 2024 at 1449 CDT.)

Good video Jawtooth

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

Thanks James!

That arch structure is the Norfolk Southern Consolidated Road Overpass. Located in Preble County, Ohio south of Eaton. Constructed in 1880 for the Eaton & Hamilton Railroad (E&H).

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

Thanks for the info 😊

I'm Bill I like trains alot steam trains and I like your videos

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

Thanks Bill! I appreciate your support!

Good Morning JT & everyone. 28C is my favourite train & it starts the show! Brilliant video have a lovely weekend thank you & god bless to you too. ❤😊👍

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

Good morning Carol! Great to see you today!

Good Morning Brian & the railfans... Let's roll..

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

Good morning Jon!

That Thomas the Tank Engine graffiti on the covered hopper is amusing. Certainly not something you'd normally expect. I wonder how they feel about it in the UK.

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

I would grade it a B. Needs more detail Lol

Interesting on Illinois Steel, per the web: Founded through a consolidation in 1889, Illinois Steel grew to become the largest steel producer in the United States. In 1898, several other steel and transportation companies were merged into it to form the Federal Steel Company, itself merged into U.S. Steel in 1901. Looks like they rolled that rail one year later.

The "passing Loop" as the Aussies call it was to short, so the long train had to sit on the main.

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

Yes, exactly. I filmed one where they stuck out on the main and blocked the road waiting for the shorter train to go into the siding. Did you see that one yet?

Merci beaucoup pour cette très belle vidéo ! ✨✨👍🙏

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@danslejardindecytrus

27 күн бұрын

@@JawTooth You're welcome. Have a great day!

😅nice rebuilding RR crossing,i see the hard rubber plates from strail,good thingking.😅

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

Yes, they are a lot better and smoother. I just got home from a Bob Seger tribute band concert. It was awesome

100% Wow of a video. Tom is a very handsome fellow.

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

Thank you!

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@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

Thank you very much!

Good shot of the train on the stone bridge. I don't care for train graffiti, but Thomas was pretty good. The guys taking the pictures didn't interfere too much, the train still was the main attraction. Thanks for the video.

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

thanks for watching! I just found that stone bridge by chance. I will return there for sure

They were specific to the rail industry Brian, located in SE Chicago at the jct of the Calumet River and Lake Mich. (Now totally vacant acres) They also held interest in several rail lines.

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Goodmorning

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

Morning!

Great video Brian, love Tom kitten

@JawTooth

18 күн бұрын

Us too!

Check out Shawsheen Mass. there was one that the B&M crossed over . That was 70 years ago , we lived just up thr hill from the depot and that overpass was just outside of town.

@JawTooth

24 күн бұрын

Cool, I haven't been over that far east. Thanks for watching!

Quick update on the diamond replacement in Greenwich. It is scheduled for this Monday the 15th around noon. I was out there yesterday, both the cranes are in place, a huge pile of stone, back hoes, front end loaders, etc. Foreman said if all goes well, could have 1st train through in about 5 hours once they start.

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

Thanks for the info! Not sure if I can make it but thanks for letting me know. Good morning and have a great weekend!

That 29A is one of the regular trains down here in Tennessee. It is the most important train on the line. They will stop A train 50 miles away for this one. And it also carries manifest cars to through here so not sure if it picks them up in Cinncy or where

Very late watching..but a great video as always!

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

That is a neat tunnel under the track.

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

I just found it by chance. I wish I knew something about it

NS calls east end Camden Prebble and the west end of the siding Barnett. It’s been a while since I’ve been out to Camden. I’ll have to get back out there again soon! If you want, go to the east side of the tracks and the view is great! It’s a nice open field. You’re probably filming into the sun though because it’s the later afternoon into the evening! I enjoyed the video on the New Castle District! Hope to see you around!

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

Hello there Simon! Thanks for your comments and thanks for watching! I will see you out there somewhere

Cool.

@JawTooth

25 күн бұрын

Thanks for your support!

Boa tarde🌄🐶🐶🐶🐱🐱🌺

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great! But wait there's more.......THANKS J.T.

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

thanks John!

Good morning

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

Good morning!

Norfolk Southern Consolidated Road Overpass. Built in 1880. See link below.

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

Thanks for the info! I knew it was going to be historic but wow! 1880 and still in use by main line trains. That is how its done!

Illinois Steel Company became part of US Steel. South Works was in Chicago.

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

thanks for watching!

My goodness sitting outside with a cup of Java a premium hand rolled stogie and Mr. 🦷 and 🚂, does it get any better than this! No way baby….👍

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

The best! Thanks for watching!

Bro my name is Camden that’s crazy thanks Jt for saying my name

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

Cool! Thanks for watching Camden!

@Cumminsfan999

27 күн бұрын

😁 you’re welcome

The "South Works" steel plant closed(South Chicago) in Jan. 1992. (1882-1992)

As far as I can find out, the Illinois Steel Company was located in South Chicago, Illinois. It was bought out by U.S. Steel & Carnagey Steel & after the steel workers rioted, for better working conditions & higher wages, it was phased out. There is a park where it stood now.

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

thanks for the info!

It would be especially cool to witness the siding-switch to switch for the waiting train to come out. 🙂

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

I would like to catch that. The other day one started moving but I couldn't get my camera on in time

@nedbates

27 күн бұрын

@@JawTooth What's really cool is watching the changing of track switches on the Swiss rack-railroad lines that have the rack of gear-teeth in the middle between the two outer rails! 🙂

Illinois steel company was in south Chicago back in the day. Cool underpass

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Reminds me of the stone bridge on blue bluelick rd in Lima.

@JawTooth

25 күн бұрын

I would love to film that one. It's only 9 foot 5 inches in the middle. My plan is to stay over night up there at the motel where you can see the tracks. There are so many different places to film that I need a whole week Lol

I've seen several of the old narrow railroad under passes in West Virginia and Kentucky. The one bridge over pass that comes to mind is located on the Big Sandy River road between Ceredo/Kenova and US52.

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

I will look that up and see if I can find it. I like seeing that kind of stuff. Thanks for watching!

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

I think I just found it. It says 1924 on it from the Google Street View. I will film that one

I'm not criticizing, but none of these were very long, but they were all good. Maybe this is just a short train line. 😊😊😊❤❤❤

@JawTooth

26 күн бұрын

I don't know why they were short that day. I have filmed some 2 mile long trains on that line. On that day they had been doing work at the crossings and the line was shut down half the day. I don't know if that had anything to do with it. It was unusual though for them all to be short

@garymiller5937

26 күн бұрын

@@JawTooth That's alright, JT. I prefer longer trains, but shorter ones will do. 😊😊

That stone bridge looks similar to one near me, on the P&W branch from Plainfield to Willimantic here in eastern CT. I can get you a picture, if you'd like.

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Illinois Steel Company was either a US Steel subsidiary or a Carnegie steel subsidiary. There are many of those beautiful bridges along US 14 in north west Chicago, former CNW commuter line. We have a beautiful bridge like this in Dexter MI built about 1881

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

Cool and thanks for watching Robert!

👍👍👍👍👍

@JawTooth

27 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!