Laughs as Thomas leans out the window yelling at you "THESES ARE GP40s"
@mikerowchip2945Күн бұрын
As he rolls his eyes at the same time.
@Puffy-tzКүн бұрын
YOU BEEN PLAYING TRAINZ FOR 20 YEARS????? I thought you were new to this game, maybe bc u just started a year ago ( posting videos ), you learn something everyday
@mikerowchip2945Күн бұрын
Yep, that's it. I played for years and years without really researching anything, I just liked driving the trains around. I started watching KZread videos to learn more, but remember, KZread did not even launch until 2005. And then, as you pointed out, when I started posting videos about two years ago, all my very helpful viewers began to educate me. I have learned more about railroads in the last two years than in any other part of my life. Of course, I just retired 2 years ago, so that also allows for a lot more free time to dedicate toward my interests. Thanks for watching!
@Puffy-tzКүн бұрын
@@mikerowchip2945 and you arent bored? Thats whats up !
@mikerowchip294510 сағат бұрын
Crazy as it sounds, I'm not bored. I go back to Trainz, Run 8 and Railroader time and time again, doing the same tasks over and over and I just don't get bored. Am I an alien?
@keith3328Күн бұрын
4459 was built in 1920 by Lima and is one of the last batch ordered by Union Pacific. 4451-4480 S-6 was its class. 4455 & 4466 are preserved but 4459 went to scrap. Sweet engine to add up in Thurmond. Might need another one to help with Thurmonds yard. Great video Mikerowchip, vintage railroading at its finest.
@mikerowchip2945Күн бұрын
Hey, thanks! Before I found this engine to use on the route, I have never even heard of an S-6. I really like it as well. Are the 4455 and 4466 still in running order? The information you have on this engine is quite impressive, thanks for sharing!
@fredpryde85552 күн бұрын
they are a great little engine to use for shunting
@mikerowchip2945Күн бұрын
I will look it up!
@mongoose99013 күн бұрын
Also you should also try to block the train heavy ( loads) in the front and light in the rear ( empty)
@mikerowchip29452 күн бұрын
@mongoose9901 I'm guessing you'd want to do this to relieve coupler strain? This also never occurred to me. Not sure I want to get that technical, my yard jobs seem to be the right amount of time, adding this might take too much time. Interesting though!
@mongoose99013 күн бұрын
The sloped tender was for the engine crew could see behind them easier
@mikerowchip29452 күн бұрын
@@mongoose9901 Ahhhh...., that did not occur to me. Seems obvious now. Thanks!
@jesseslong68003 күн бұрын
A nice little 060 tank engine would make a nice little yard switcher.
@mikerowchip29453 күн бұрын
I don't know what a 060 tank engine is. Is it smaller than the S-6 I have in Thurmond right now?
@staceylovespaper3 күн бұрын
Oceans are hard
@mikerowchip29453 күн бұрын
There's just so many of them. How many oceans do I have to care about?
@WaifuScientistGambler3 күн бұрын
69, nice.
@mikerowchip29453 күн бұрын
Wait until episode 70! Is that what you meant?
@WaifuScientistGambler2 күн бұрын
@@mikerowchip2945you know it!
@finnbair37594 күн бұрын
Happy fourth of July man if you don't like the fact that whether or not this man celebrates this holiday well... this just may not be the channel for you.
@mikerowchip29454 күн бұрын
Right back at ya! This IS the channel for me. Mostly 'cause it's my channel.
@fredpryde85554 күн бұрын
thats what i was doing yelling at the screen like you said i saying portal my missus said i was mad then you said portal and i said to her see he did hear me lmao
@mikerowchip29454 күн бұрын
Funny, I could have sworn I heard someone say "portal". Thanks, but I'm a little scared.
@kentuckyrailfan15 күн бұрын
It’s amazing how you’ve been doing this same route for your operations so long and your still not bored
@mikerowchip29455 күн бұрын
I enjoy trains so much, that I can't see myself getting bored with any of my routes. I honestly look forward to every recording I make. Thanks for watching!
@jesseslong68005 күн бұрын
With each passing day we are working our way up to a video a day.. Keep up the goooooooodddddd work
@mikerowchip29455 күн бұрын
Thank you! At this time, I see no reason to stop so I will continue to crank out the videos.
@user-eo2mk1fb7j5 күн бұрын
Farming Simulator 25 looks amazing watched the gameplay videos today
@mikerowchip29455 күн бұрын
Yes, I saw those videos as well and it does look good. It will be hard for me to wait a bit before making my purchase, but I WILL eventually buy it. Thanks!
@mongoose99017 күн бұрын
Also for breaking you have dynamic breaks so use them to slow down instead of your train break
@mikerowchip29456 күн бұрын
Ahh, the dynamic breaks. I never use those. I thought they were only for going down hill, for some reason. I will have to try using the dynamic brakes in the future. Thanks again!
@mongoose99017 күн бұрын
The top light is for your main line and the lights below are divergent when you change tracks and a 3 headed signal controls multiple switches and the 3 headed one is also called an interlocking signal
@mikerowchip29456 күн бұрын
So, the three aspect thing I was talking about IS about each individual light. Multiple lights appear for divergent tracks and multiple switches. Thanks for the info.
@Ayden20087 күн бұрын
That thumbnail got me 😂😂
@mikerowchip29456 күн бұрын
Yeah, the derails got me. What are ya gonna do?
@Ayden20086 күн бұрын
@@mikerowchip2945 get somebody to Clean up the darn mess
@Ayden20087 күн бұрын
Jeez, duke *or whoever that was* was highballing wasn’t he?
@mikerowchip29456 күн бұрын
I dont' recall who, it was a while ago, but the AI doesn't kid around. Highballing is the AI's lowest gear.
@Puffy-tz7 күн бұрын
5:46 never did i thought i would see the day you drink water. What happen to the coke?😂#healthy
@mikerowchip29457 күн бұрын
Ohh.... whoa is me! Yeah, my doctor tells me I need to drink more water. So does my wife. Coke Zero is zero calories, but if I don't listen to my doctor, why would I continue to see him? I still get about 32 oz a day, so don't feel too bad for me.
@Puffy-tz7 күн бұрын
@@mikerowchip2945 😂😂
@waynesbea17 күн бұрын
If you use the (SHIFT-V) on keyboard or the (TOP 4th Button) on Rail driver you get the TRACK HUD that has the Train/Track Speed, how far the next signal is, the grade of track and previous signal. This mite help you..
@mikerowchip29457 күн бұрын
Thanks! Yes, knowing how far the next signal is would be a great help. Thanks for the info! I am looking at my raildriver right now, and indeed, the 4th top button is the Track HUD. How did I not notice this? Although in my defense, there are buttons galore on this thing. Thanks for watching!
@staceylovespaper7 күн бұрын
Quit repeating yourself and come make me dinner!
@mikerowchip29457 күн бұрын
This may not be the channel for you.
@Ayden20087 күн бұрын
He literally said that at the start of the video 💀
@finnbair37598 күн бұрын
10 more episodes left until 100 and that will be the end for the farming simulator 22 series.
@mikerowchip29457 күн бұрын
Well... I got some good news for you, or perhaps it's bad news. I will not be stopping the Farming Simulator 22 series after the 100th episode, like I am the Tidewater Trainz series. Sorry, or you're welcome, which ever it may be.
@deilapakserrion99278 күн бұрын
Wasn't really planning on buying FS25, but I think I will get it just for the rice alone and a few of the other new features. I most likely will not play it for a while until some decent maps and mods drop
@mikerowchip29458 күн бұрын
Yeah, that's kinda what I was thinking. Like I said during the video, I want to wait until the mods get updated for the new game and I hate to stop what I am doing in 22 and start all over in 25. Thanks for the input!
@woodbrdge10 күн бұрын
Enjoyed the video! FYI, Baltimore is in Maryland. You'll want to check out the B&O Railroad Museum. :)
@mikerowchip294510 күн бұрын
Funny thing, I was talking to my wife about the B&O Railroad Museum a few weeks ago. I would really like to go. When I first read the part of your comment about how Baltimore is in Maryland, I thought to myself "I know that!". But then I started thinking, did I know that when I made the video you commented on? Probably not. So, thanks for the info!
@Puffy-tz11 күн бұрын
I can tell by your demeanour , characteristic and humour you love making these videos, and i and so is everyone on this channel, we appreciate it 👌
@aliciaNoria-o3l11 күн бұрын
I totally agree, but in my opinion as a girl, i watch him because he is funny. Especially earlier in the video when he rolled play as a " EOT " i lost it😂
@mikerowchip294510 күн бұрын
Hey, thanks! But you're right, I DO love making these videos. I have so much fun that I can hardly wait to start working on my next one. Thanks for watching!
@mikerowchip294510 күн бұрын
I may be funny, but looks aren't everything. Ohhh.... you mean what I SAY is funny. Thanks! As far as the EOT... well... everything on this channel can't be premium quality. I am, after all, a one man operation. My writers quit years ago. Thank you!
@Ayden200811 күн бұрын
Which one do you prefer: gp’s or the sd’s?
@mikerowchip294511 күн бұрын
It's kinda a tie. But, I guess if I was forced to pick one, I would pick the SDs. Why, I am not really sure. I am afraid that is the best I can answer this question. Thanks for watching!
@Ayden200811 күн бұрын
@@mikerowchip2945 I like both, but I also prefer the SDs
@jesseslong680012 күн бұрын
OMG those yards are empty....
@mikerowchip294512 күн бұрын
Yeah, looking back it is quite amazing! What have I gotten myself into?
@finnbair375912 күн бұрын
401 videos in almost 2 years man time has fly by so fast.
@mikerowchip294512 күн бұрын
I know, right? It is hard to believe I have made so many videos. It feels like I've made about 50 or so. I'd say I need help but I'm having too much fun!
@fredpryde855512 күн бұрын
that building properly was a old signal box till the yard got to big now maybe a storage or chemical shed i have not noticed that cattle yard b4
@mikerowchip294512 күн бұрын
So not a Starbucks? Would it have windows on it if it was a signal box? Come to think of it, does it have windows on it? I can't remember. It would have been tough getting the cattle to swim to that yard before putting them on the train.
@mongoose990113 күн бұрын
Steam engines go by the size of the drive wheels so with the small wheels it's going to pick up speed faster than the bigger engines and the s6 is the model number
@mikerowchip294513 күн бұрын
Hey, that's interesting! When I think about it, smaller wheels and faster acceleration makes perfect sense! So S-6 is the model, thanks for that as well.
@brianperrott284013 күн бұрын
You have to stop using the auto brakes. When you release those they are not instant the train has to build the air pressure back up to at least 80 psi to release the brakes. You need to use the dynamic breaking when stopping.
@mikerowchip294513 күн бұрын
Ok, I get that, but are the dynamic brakes going to stop the train in time with a really long consist? Like in a yard? Or are you saying I should only use auto brakes out on the mainline and use only indy brakes in yards or for other low speed circumstances? I am always looking to learn more, so thanks!
@Michaelclayton28313 күн бұрын
I enjoy your videos! Do you know what version of car tagger you are using?
@mikerowchip294513 күн бұрын
I'm looking at my session rules for the UMR, and I'm using: Car Tagger Rule TANE SP3-TRS19. It doesn't indicated what version it is beyond that. I have not checked the download station in quite some time to see if there is an updated one from this. Thanks for watching!
@Michaelclayton28310 күн бұрын
@@mikerowchip2945 ok thanks. I found a new 2023 trs22 tagger version on the download station I think from Wolfe. I thought I was having issues with it but I realized it just takes some getting used to and has some limitations. I started using it along with waybills to begin tagging empties. I also am using a simplified spreadsheet to define my mainline and local trains and identify switch tasks etc. You inspired me to try Hinton which I am enjoying after scratching the surface with UMR which is a bit overwhelming in size to manage at least for me. But Hinton is pretty good. I just used one of the delivered sessions populated with cars as a starting point to modify and create my own session. I enjoy your videos. Thanks for doing them.
@mikerowchip294510 күн бұрын
The videos I make are so much fun to do that it has actually made me like Trainz, Run 8 and Farming Simulator more! Yes, the UMR is a HUGE route that took me a LONG while to get into shape. The Hinton is much more manageable but still is a great route. The spreadsheet I have developed over the years is the basis of all my Trainz operations, so I hope your developing a spreadsheet works out well for you too. Thanks for watching!
@fredpryde855514 күн бұрын
well done another yard packed full of cars up setting yard master
@mikerowchip294514 күн бұрын
He's threatened to quit about 24 times, but I keep reminding him that all it amounts to is job security. I think that line is wearing thin, I may have to put an ad in the paper.
@jesseslong680015 күн бұрын
I will make you a deal. I will continue to watch and it will only cost you 5 bucks a year.
@mikerowchip294515 күн бұрын
Deal! Wait a minute...
@jesseslong680014 күн бұрын
@@mikerowchip2945 Time to spit on the palms and shake on the deal. Another route to think about is the up comimg V2 of the P&B by Approach Medium
@mikerowchip294514 күн бұрын
@@jesseslong6800 Approach Medium does make great routes. I will have to look into the P&B. Thanks!
@thomasjacobsen976815 күн бұрын
As a Thomas myself, I have faith in the Thomasness of this
@mikerowchip294515 күн бұрын
Thomases of the world, unite! Unfortunately, he didn't complete the drill in under an hour, but as you so rightfully point out, it's the Thomasness of the episode that wins the heart and mind. Go Thomas!!
@xlifesxtoughx15 күн бұрын
jumpscare at 1:04 jeez lol
@mikerowchip294515 күн бұрын
I agree. From opening a cough drop to suddenly looking at Freddy's head, I gasped a bit when I just looked at it now. Never really been into horror films, but maybe I have a talent here?
@xlifesxtoughx14 күн бұрын
@@mikerowchip2945 that cough drop has it in for you lol but yeah that horror stuff is funny it wasn't intentional but funny nonetheless 🤣 Horror isn't for everyone
@mikerowchip294514 күн бұрын
@@xlifesxtoughx I'm gonna have to go toe to toe with the rest of the cough drops to let them know who's boss. I give myself... 30-70 odds of winning.
@keith332815 күн бұрын
That Orange big boxcar is an ex-Ann Arbor car. Really enjoy the video Mikerowchip
@mikerowchip294515 күн бұрын
As in Ann Arbor Michigan? I will have to look at it again. Never noticed. Thanks!
@keith332815 күн бұрын
Yes sir. Noticed that old emblem after you hitched up the reefers. Ann Arbor was a good railroad at one time. Really enjoy your series Mike
@mikerowchip294515 күн бұрын
@@keith3328 Glad you are enjoying it and thanks for the info!
@hankkellerman301116 күн бұрын
Hope you are feeling better now.
@mikerowchip294516 күн бұрын
I am, thank you! Still have a little bit of a cough, I hear it could last for some time (maybe months), but it's not too bad.
@Puffy-tz17 күн бұрын
“ there a tree in the middle of the freeway “ LM CRYING😭
@mikerowchip294517 күн бұрын
It was funny, unless you're the person who is driving on that freeway! Try explaining THAT to your insurance company!
@Puffy-tz17 күн бұрын
Finally i catch up to the A-LINE series. It a honor to be here kind sirr🫡 ( and yea, this is indeed the chanel for me )
@mikerowchip294517 күн бұрын
Well I'm glad this is the channel for you, but don't tell anyone. You see, my saying "This just may not be the channel for you" is kinda my catch phrase, and if people start going around and saying this IS the channel for them, well it kinda undercuts me. Seriously, thanks for watching!
@fredpryde855518 күн бұрын
another day another dollar earned pushing cars around
@mikerowchip294518 күн бұрын
Yes, I agree, it was a great day! Thanks for watching!
@fredpryde855520 күн бұрын
i have covid at the moment so sick the boxs next to track are fuse and relay switches for the signals but if the points are ctc you can change them in real life as well you could of joined thomas and graham to push all of them up that would of got graeham out way
@mikerowchip294520 күн бұрын
Sorry to hear about the COVID, I am still getting over mine. I hope you recover quickly. So those boxes ARE what that other person told me, relay switches for the CTC switches. Or are you the person that told me that? I can't remember. And yeah, using Graham would have got him out of the way AND supplied the power to get it done faster. I was not thinking. Thanks!
@Puffy-tz20 күн бұрын
@ 2:50 in the video the “ flashing green ” is called “ limited clear “ it basically means Limited speed ( 45 m/ph ) through turnouts, crossovers, sidings, and over power- operated switches, then proceed track speed ) ( love the video btw ❤ )
@Puffy-tz20 күн бұрын
6:15 that a " slow approach " or " restricting " ( 15 mile per hour depends what railroad your on ) and quick summary so you don’t get confused. Usually they are 3 singles head on one signal. The top of the top means track speed so go whatever track speed it is. The middle head is a restriction that means 30 miles per hour ( 45 if it flashing ) and the last last single at the bottom means slow speed 15 miles per hour ( 20 if no one sees you lol )
@mikerowchip294520 күн бұрын
I had no idea about what the three heads indicated on the signals. Thanks! Now the question is, can I remember it and apply it? Maybe I should add this info to my spreadsheet. No... wait... I WILL add it to my spreadsheet. Thanks for the info!
@Puffy-tz20 күн бұрын
@@mikerowchip2945 i can send you the single aspect charts if you want via email or whatever social media you have it would be amazing absolute pleasure ❤️
@RR70actionTRS20 күн бұрын
Cool show as usual. Always a pleasure to watch. 👍
@mikerowchip294520 күн бұрын
Thanks, so much! I have so much fun playing these games, it really is not work for me at all. Thanks for watching!
@jesseslong680021 күн бұрын
It all comes down to choice. So what will be the choice of the day.
@mikerowchip294521 күн бұрын
I'm leaning toward Railroader, if that's what you mean.
@jefftanner430121 күн бұрын
Another great video excited to see if you start doing Railroader
@mikerowchip294521 күн бұрын
I am about 87.653% sure that I will do Railroader instead of Midwestern Rail for Trainz. So, we will see what happens. The suspense is killing me!!
@jesseslong680022 күн бұрын
It would have been better if Tom and Gray just had a double date together.
@mikerowchip294522 күн бұрын
Gray? Who's gray? And isn't it Tom and Jerry? I though his name was yellow. Thanks for watching!
@jesseslong680022 күн бұрын
Perhaps we can just call them T&G.
@mikerowchip294521 күн бұрын
Deal.
@hankkellerman301123 күн бұрын
I know how you feel about the cough. I am sick also.
@mikerowchip294523 күн бұрын
Sorry to hear about that. This cough is driving me nuts, I hope it ends soon. I hope you do not have anything serious, and that you feel better soon as well. Thanks for watching!
@mongoose990124 күн бұрын
When you get close to the 100th episode you should clear out all the industry's and yards like your abandoning the route
@mikerowchip294524 күн бұрын
Make some real long outgoing road trains and clear it out... not a bad idea!
@jefftanner430124 күн бұрын
I love shenanigans on the railway
@mikerowchip294524 күн бұрын
A close 2nd is shenanigans off the railway. So, on like a service road. Shenanigans on a service road. With company owned trucks. Low on fuel. Drive it like you hate it.
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Laughs as Thomas leans out the window yelling at you "THESES ARE GP40s"
As he rolls his eyes at the same time.
YOU BEEN PLAYING TRAINZ FOR 20 YEARS????? I thought you were new to this game, maybe bc u just started a year ago ( posting videos ), you learn something everyday
Yep, that's it. I played for years and years without really researching anything, I just liked driving the trains around. I started watching KZread videos to learn more, but remember, KZread did not even launch until 2005. And then, as you pointed out, when I started posting videos about two years ago, all my very helpful viewers began to educate me. I have learned more about railroads in the last two years than in any other part of my life. Of course, I just retired 2 years ago, so that also allows for a lot more free time to dedicate toward my interests. Thanks for watching!
@@mikerowchip2945 and you arent bored? Thats whats up !
Crazy as it sounds, I'm not bored. I go back to Trainz, Run 8 and Railroader time and time again, doing the same tasks over and over and I just don't get bored. Am I an alien?
4459 was built in 1920 by Lima and is one of the last batch ordered by Union Pacific. 4451-4480 S-6 was its class. 4455 & 4466 are preserved but 4459 went to scrap. Sweet engine to add up in Thurmond. Might need another one to help with Thurmonds yard. Great video Mikerowchip, vintage railroading at its finest.
Hey, thanks! Before I found this engine to use on the route, I have never even heard of an S-6. I really like it as well. Are the 4455 and 4466 still in running order? The information you have on this engine is quite impressive, thanks for sharing!
they are a great little engine to use for shunting
I will look it up!
Also you should also try to block the train heavy ( loads) in the front and light in the rear ( empty)
@mongoose9901 I'm guessing you'd want to do this to relieve coupler strain? This also never occurred to me. Not sure I want to get that technical, my yard jobs seem to be the right amount of time, adding this might take too much time. Interesting though!
The sloped tender was for the engine crew could see behind them easier
@@mongoose9901 Ahhhh...., that did not occur to me. Seems obvious now. Thanks!
A nice little 060 tank engine would make a nice little yard switcher.
I don't know what a 060 tank engine is. Is it smaller than the S-6 I have in Thurmond right now?
Oceans are hard
There's just so many of them. How many oceans do I have to care about?
69, nice.
Wait until episode 70! Is that what you meant?
@@mikerowchip2945you know it!
Happy fourth of July man if you don't like the fact that whether or not this man celebrates this holiday well... this just may not be the channel for you.
Right back at ya! This IS the channel for me. Mostly 'cause it's my channel.
thats what i was doing yelling at the screen like you said i saying portal my missus said i was mad then you said portal and i said to her see he did hear me lmao
Funny, I could have sworn I heard someone say "portal". Thanks, but I'm a little scared.
It’s amazing how you’ve been doing this same route for your operations so long and your still not bored
I enjoy trains so much, that I can't see myself getting bored with any of my routes. I honestly look forward to every recording I make. Thanks for watching!
With each passing day we are working our way up to a video a day.. Keep up the goooooooodddddd work
Thank you! At this time, I see no reason to stop so I will continue to crank out the videos.
Farming Simulator 25 looks amazing watched the gameplay videos today
Yes, I saw those videos as well and it does look good. It will be hard for me to wait a bit before making my purchase, but I WILL eventually buy it. Thanks!
Also for breaking you have dynamic breaks so use them to slow down instead of your train break
Ahh, the dynamic breaks. I never use those. I thought they were only for going down hill, for some reason. I will have to try using the dynamic brakes in the future. Thanks again!
The top light is for your main line and the lights below are divergent when you change tracks and a 3 headed signal controls multiple switches and the 3 headed one is also called an interlocking signal
So, the three aspect thing I was talking about IS about each individual light. Multiple lights appear for divergent tracks and multiple switches. Thanks for the info.
That thumbnail got me 😂😂
Yeah, the derails got me. What are ya gonna do?
@@mikerowchip2945 get somebody to Clean up the darn mess
Jeez, duke *or whoever that was* was highballing wasn’t he?
I dont' recall who, it was a while ago, but the AI doesn't kid around. Highballing is the AI's lowest gear.
5:46 never did i thought i would see the day you drink water. What happen to the coke?😂#healthy
Ohh.... whoa is me! Yeah, my doctor tells me I need to drink more water. So does my wife. Coke Zero is zero calories, but if I don't listen to my doctor, why would I continue to see him? I still get about 32 oz a day, so don't feel too bad for me.
@@mikerowchip2945 😂😂
If you use the (SHIFT-V) on keyboard or the (TOP 4th Button) on Rail driver you get the TRACK HUD that has the Train/Track Speed, how far the next signal is, the grade of track and previous signal. This mite help you..
Thanks! Yes, knowing how far the next signal is would be a great help. Thanks for the info! I am looking at my raildriver right now, and indeed, the 4th top button is the Track HUD. How did I not notice this? Although in my defense, there are buttons galore on this thing. Thanks for watching!
Quit repeating yourself and come make me dinner!
This may not be the channel for you.
He literally said that at the start of the video 💀
10 more episodes left until 100 and that will be the end for the farming simulator 22 series.
Well... I got some good news for you, or perhaps it's bad news. I will not be stopping the Farming Simulator 22 series after the 100th episode, like I am the Tidewater Trainz series. Sorry, or you're welcome, which ever it may be.
Wasn't really planning on buying FS25, but I think I will get it just for the rice alone and a few of the other new features. I most likely will not play it for a while until some decent maps and mods drop
Yeah, that's kinda what I was thinking. Like I said during the video, I want to wait until the mods get updated for the new game and I hate to stop what I am doing in 22 and start all over in 25. Thanks for the input!
Enjoyed the video! FYI, Baltimore is in Maryland. You'll want to check out the B&O Railroad Museum. :)
Funny thing, I was talking to my wife about the B&O Railroad Museum a few weeks ago. I would really like to go. When I first read the part of your comment about how Baltimore is in Maryland, I thought to myself "I know that!". But then I started thinking, did I know that when I made the video you commented on? Probably not. So, thanks for the info!
I can tell by your demeanour , characteristic and humour you love making these videos, and i and so is everyone on this channel, we appreciate it 👌
I totally agree, but in my opinion as a girl, i watch him because he is funny. Especially earlier in the video when he rolled play as a " EOT " i lost it😂
Hey, thanks! But you're right, I DO love making these videos. I have so much fun that I can hardly wait to start working on my next one. Thanks for watching!
I may be funny, but looks aren't everything. Ohhh.... you mean what I SAY is funny. Thanks! As far as the EOT... well... everything on this channel can't be premium quality. I am, after all, a one man operation. My writers quit years ago. Thank you!
Which one do you prefer: gp’s or the sd’s?
It's kinda a tie. But, I guess if I was forced to pick one, I would pick the SDs. Why, I am not really sure. I am afraid that is the best I can answer this question. Thanks for watching!
@@mikerowchip2945 I like both, but I also prefer the SDs
OMG those yards are empty....
Yeah, looking back it is quite amazing! What have I gotten myself into?
401 videos in almost 2 years man time has fly by so fast.
I know, right? It is hard to believe I have made so many videos. It feels like I've made about 50 or so. I'd say I need help but I'm having too much fun!
that building properly was a old signal box till the yard got to big now maybe a storage or chemical shed i have not noticed that cattle yard b4
So not a Starbucks? Would it have windows on it if it was a signal box? Come to think of it, does it have windows on it? I can't remember. It would have been tough getting the cattle to swim to that yard before putting them on the train.
Steam engines go by the size of the drive wheels so with the small wheels it's going to pick up speed faster than the bigger engines and the s6 is the model number
Hey, that's interesting! When I think about it, smaller wheels and faster acceleration makes perfect sense! So S-6 is the model, thanks for that as well.
You have to stop using the auto brakes. When you release those they are not instant the train has to build the air pressure back up to at least 80 psi to release the brakes. You need to use the dynamic breaking when stopping.
Ok, I get that, but are the dynamic brakes going to stop the train in time with a really long consist? Like in a yard? Or are you saying I should only use auto brakes out on the mainline and use only indy brakes in yards or for other low speed circumstances? I am always looking to learn more, so thanks!
I enjoy your videos! Do you know what version of car tagger you are using?
I'm looking at my session rules for the UMR, and I'm using: Car Tagger Rule TANE SP3-TRS19. It doesn't indicated what version it is beyond that. I have not checked the download station in quite some time to see if there is an updated one from this. Thanks for watching!
@@mikerowchip2945 ok thanks. I found a new 2023 trs22 tagger version on the download station I think from Wolfe. I thought I was having issues with it but I realized it just takes some getting used to and has some limitations. I started using it along with waybills to begin tagging empties. I also am using a simplified spreadsheet to define my mainline and local trains and identify switch tasks etc. You inspired me to try Hinton which I am enjoying after scratching the surface with UMR which is a bit overwhelming in size to manage at least for me. But Hinton is pretty good. I just used one of the delivered sessions populated with cars as a starting point to modify and create my own session. I enjoy your videos. Thanks for doing them.
The videos I make are so much fun to do that it has actually made me like Trainz, Run 8 and Farming Simulator more! Yes, the UMR is a HUGE route that took me a LONG while to get into shape. The Hinton is much more manageable but still is a great route. The spreadsheet I have developed over the years is the basis of all my Trainz operations, so I hope your developing a spreadsheet works out well for you too. Thanks for watching!
well done another yard packed full of cars up setting yard master
He's threatened to quit about 24 times, but I keep reminding him that all it amounts to is job security. I think that line is wearing thin, I may have to put an ad in the paper.
I will make you a deal. I will continue to watch and it will only cost you 5 bucks a year.
Deal! Wait a minute...
@@mikerowchip2945 Time to spit on the palms and shake on the deal. Another route to think about is the up comimg V2 of the P&B by Approach Medium
@@jesseslong6800 Approach Medium does make great routes. I will have to look into the P&B. Thanks!
As a Thomas myself, I have faith in the Thomasness of this
Thomases of the world, unite! Unfortunately, he didn't complete the drill in under an hour, but as you so rightfully point out, it's the Thomasness of the episode that wins the heart and mind. Go Thomas!!
jumpscare at 1:04 jeez lol
I agree. From opening a cough drop to suddenly looking at Freddy's head, I gasped a bit when I just looked at it now. Never really been into horror films, but maybe I have a talent here?
@@mikerowchip2945 that cough drop has it in for you lol but yeah that horror stuff is funny it wasn't intentional but funny nonetheless 🤣 Horror isn't for everyone
@@xlifesxtoughx I'm gonna have to go toe to toe with the rest of the cough drops to let them know who's boss. I give myself... 30-70 odds of winning.
That Orange big boxcar is an ex-Ann Arbor car. Really enjoy the video Mikerowchip
As in Ann Arbor Michigan? I will have to look at it again. Never noticed. Thanks!
Yes sir. Noticed that old emblem after you hitched up the reefers. Ann Arbor was a good railroad at one time. Really enjoy your series Mike
@@keith3328 Glad you are enjoying it and thanks for the info!
Hope you are feeling better now.
I am, thank you! Still have a little bit of a cough, I hear it could last for some time (maybe months), but it's not too bad.
“ there a tree in the middle of the freeway “ LM CRYING😭
It was funny, unless you're the person who is driving on that freeway! Try explaining THAT to your insurance company!
Finally i catch up to the A-LINE series. It a honor to be here kind sirr🫡 ( and yea, this is indeed the chanel for me )
Well I'm glad this is the channel for you, but don't tell anyone. You see, my saying "This just may not be the channel for you" is kinda my catch phrase, and if people start going around and saying this IS the channel for them, well it kinda undercuts me. Seriously, thanks for watching!
another day another dollar earned pushing cars around
Yes, I agree, it was a great day! Thanks for watching!
i have covid at the moment so sick the boxs next to track are fuse and relay switches for the signals but if the points are ctc you can change them in real life as well you could of joined thomas and graham to push all of them up that would of got graeham out way
Sorry to hear about the COVID, I am still getting over mine. I hope you recover quickly. So those boxes ARE what that other person told me, relay switches for the CTC switches. Or are you the person that told me that? I can't remember. And yeah, using Graham would have got him out of the way AND supplied the power to get it done faster. I was not thinking. Thanks!
@ 2:50 in the video the “ flashing green ” is called “ limited clear “ it basically means Limited speed ( 45 m/ph ) through turnouts, crossovers, sidings, and over power- operated switches, then proceed track speed ) ( love the video btw ❤ )
6:15 that a " slow approach " or " restricting " ( 15 mile per hour depends what railroad your on ) and quick summary so you don’t get confused. Usually they are 3 singles head on one signal. The top of the top means track speed so go whatever track speed it is. The middle head is a restriction that means 30 miles per hour ( 45 if it flashing ) and the last last single at the bottom means slow speed 15 miles per hour ( 20 if no one sees you lol )
I had no idea about what the three heads indicated on the signals. Thanks! Now the question is, can I remember it and apply it? Maybe I should add this info to my spreadsheet. No... wait... I WILL add it to my spreadsheet. Thanks for the info!
@@mikerowchip2945 i can send you the single aspect charts if you want via email or whatever social media you have it would be amazing absolute pleasure ❤️
Cool show as usual. Always a pleasure to watch. 👍
Thanks, so much! I have so much fun playing these games, it really is not work for me at all. Thanks for watching!
It all comes down to choice. So what will be the choice of the day.
I'm leaning toward Railroader, if that's what you mean.
Another great video excited to see if you start doing Railroader
I am about 87.653% sure that I will do Railroader instead of Midwestern Rail for Trainz. So, we will see what happens. The suspense is killing me!!
It would have been better if Tom and Gray just had a double date together.
Gray? Who's gray? And isn't it Tom and Jerry? I though his name was yellow. Thanks for watching!
Perhaps we can just call them T&G.
Deal.
I know how you feel about the cough. I am sick also.
Sorry to hear about that. This cough is driving me nuts, I hope it ends soon. I hope you do not have anything serious, and that you feel better soon as well. Thanks for watching!
When you get close to the 100th episode you should clear out all the industry's and yards like your abandoning the route
Make some real long outgoing road trains and clear it out... not a bad idea!
I love shenanigans on the railway
A close 2nd is shenanigans off the railway. So, on like a service road. Shenanigans on a service road. With company owned trucks. Low on fuel. Drive it like you hate it.