A westbound BNSF train with a heavy transformer immediately behind the locomotives passes Austin. Ancient boxcar at 4:50. Anyone recognize the markings?
Rather amazed they sent that multi-million dollar load on that line with its history of sharp curves and stringline derailments. Still, nice to see it!
Yet again, you demonstrate how to take railroad videos. Whenever I view other videos, I compare them to your work and sadly, very very few met the standard you have set. With that in mind, I eagerly await your next presentation.
I spent most of my career installing HV transformers and we always received ours either full of Nitrogen or dry air. Pretty hard to move the damn things when full of oil. I have also seen many transformer moves on Virtual Railfan and keep wondering where are the rads, bushings, conservator, etc.? I've been retired for 20 years - maybe they're all filled with SF6 now - or something.
More great work Scott! That hill is a great spot and worth the climb! Is that the 4029 or the 4025? It sounds a bit tighter and focused , but it's hard t0 tell there? Cheers Gregg.
That was the 4025 Gregg. Still haven't pushed the button on a 4029. Very windy while taking that video so I had it in the zeppelin thingy. Maybe that helped?
On this Pass the helpers are in a 4-set. On heavy unit trains all 4 are online but in manifests or stacks the lighter weight means they can shut down 1, 2 or even 3 if they need to.
Sadly, that horn sounds like every other horn on every single GEVO in existence. I’m forever spoiled growing up, listening to Southern and early CSX five chime Leslies. THOSE were worthy of listening to.
Yes, It wasn't supposed to be but I got a free couple of days so I dashed out. Haven't seen anything from you recently Austin. Still hitting the hills up there?
