Here's what I got on a railfanning outing one Saturday in July. Sometimes when you can't find anything new, it's surprising at how cool the old stuff can be.
Finally my two years of a jazz performance degree is helping me! That horn at 1:42 which you like so much is actually fouled. It's a standard tuning K5LA where the 5 bell, the highest note, is fouled and brought down about a whole step. Standard tuning for a K5LA from the lowest to highest bells is D#, F#, G#, B, D#, resulting in a very pleasant "Major 6" chord. However, when the 5 bell (the high D#) is fouled and the pitch drops a whole step, it result in a B 6(9) chord which is a slightly cooler sound which is often used in chordal, floating sections of songs to provide a little more interesting harmony to what would be a relatively bland chord. Getting even more music-theory involved, the notes that make up this fouled tuning are also the same notes that make up the pentatonic scale, which is one of the most common sets of notes in popular music. I also really love the sound of K5LA's which are fouled like that. Edit: got the timestamp wrong.
Awesome explanation Sean! I was rushing home to comment on this as a former working musician and a Musicians Institue grad, I was totally excited to hurry up and respond. No need to though. And also many thanks for the details on the equipment spec on the K5LA. I wish I had one at hom. If only to look at it every now and then :). KUDO's on the whole post, Sir! Danny should really appreciate this. Cheers!
Thanks for that explanation, Sean! I'm always fascinated to know about locomotive horn tunings. I wonder, "who decided on that chord?" What I REALLY like are the minor chords. Those seem to be disappearing, too. I guess smart people at FRA, AAR and Nathan figure this stuff out as to which is most effective. Thanks again. DH
@@distantsignal Not sure exactly who decided on the chord, but Amtrak was the one who, in conjunction with Nathan, developed the Airchime K5LA for their locomotives to give them a more "cheerful" sound when approaching and departing a station.
Former train order operator here. Lakeland Yard (YD) Tampa Northern (TN ) Winston Yard (WN), QD Tampa Union Station, Yeoman (MO), RockPORT yard, mulberry yard, Clewiston, Moore Haven, Immokalee. 1973 to Dec 1984. Good memories. BrucE Watson
gotta love that Florida weather, where it can go from sunny to downpour and back to sunny in minutes with little or no warning. glad you were able to get yourself and the equipment back into the truck without getting completely soaked.
You are the best simply put. I could watch your videos all day if I could. I have been a train fan since the days of the L&N. I'd spend summers at my aunt and uncle's house watching trains as the rolled out of Nashville to Chattanooga and points south. I remember the old F units, GP7s, U-25s, the best was the work trains that were set out for MOW. They were always doing something to the mainline. Those were the days.
I always thought those lightning bolts were just design. Now I know exactly what they mean, thanks to you! I greatly appreciate your commentary, it helps me understand the video better. Wonderful job Danny!
Have always liked your videos, would love to see more of downtown Lakeland if you have any. Anywhere around Lakeland would also be good. Thanks for the great videos and keep them coming.👍😀
Another great presentation! This is by far the best channel on RU-vid if your interested in or learning about trains and the railroad industry! Thank you again for your hard work showing the world about trains!
I have a 1940's conductor's lantern. My friend's step dad who worked on a local railroad before he retired.gave it to me, He had put an electric light in it. Fortunately, he didn't damage it at all. I did find online a store that sold kerosene tanks and wick assembly and had one that fit my lantern. It now works in its original state.
Lots of familiar locations in this one! Another great video. You pointed out one of the signs behind you at the end and although it's not the one you mentioned here, I keep seeing that "LOOK OUT FOR THE CARS" sign, and want one for my garage. Between automotive enthusiasts, rail fans, and fans of the band The Cars, I imagine those signs are in high demand.
I just started freaking out with glee. Danny, thank you.so much for risking your health to entertain us in this dumpster fire we all call 2020. Much respect in any day or night.
As a Canadian railfan who travels ( sorry travalled) to Florida every year for railfanning and Sebring's 12 hour race, you Danny are the only Florida contact for railfanning during this pandemic. As you know we cannot cross the border except for emergencies and railfanning is not considered an emergency. When you are able to get out and share your experetise with us, please do as we are many who wait for the notifications ! Great job Danny.
Love your videos. Anytime Im in the dumps or tired of the race I pull up a couple of Danny harmon train videos plus its kind of a nice end to a long day beore bed. Thanks for doing these and sharing your knowledge. Love the sign off at the end.
Live on the other side of the country. Washington State. Been watching for about a year. So enjoy your commentary and camera work. I learn so much of the tiny details of railroading from you and I'm sure for a 10/15 minute video it takes hours with editing and for that I thank you. Keep safe and see you out on there on the high iron, some where.
I am from Southwest Ohio. We have the CSX Toledo Sub and the NS Dayton District. We also have the New Castle District, but it is a 40 minute drive to get there. We don’t get many bulk trains or many mainline trains. I have always enjoyed seeing your videos and you are one of the people that inspired me to make a RU-vid Channel. Keep making videos. I always have information on stuff up here if you ever come and visit this area.
Anybody giving a "thumbs down" for Danny's videos must be pretty hard to please! Another great one! A lot of "lightening bolt" power down your way, Danny!
I've never understood thumbs down on Danny's videos. Everyone I've ever seen is excellent. He is the only one i've seen that adds the voice over and radio traffic. Camera shots are outstanding... especially when he has his drone up!
@@dougferrell7066 I suppose the world would be boring if we were all the same... but, people who don't like bacon or chocolate or being out in the sun or Danny Harmon's videos do make one scratch their head...
Thanks so much Ollie! I always count on your support. Hope all is good for you in Sweden. The U.S. media holds up your country as the standard in the fight against COVID-19
VERY GOOD JOB DONE DANNY FOR NOW ON I WILL WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS BECAUSE I WILL RETIRE FROM AMTRAK AFTER 26 YEARS OF SERVICE SO TRAIN IS PART OF MY LIFE SO KEEP DOING THOSE WELL DONE VIDEO
I am enjoying very much the quality of your videos ! your edition, your comments, the sound of the trains. Thank you . Greetings from Tabasco - México. I am a rail fan, but here in Villahermosa where I live, there is not even one track of RR ! It´s a shame !
I really enjoy your videos. The narration is what makes them superior. I live a little over a mile from the NS crescent corridor in NE Tennessee so I catch some good trains. Keep up the excellent work!
Danny being up here in New Jersey it’s great to see all the Florida rail operations,really great videos and you have such a pleasant sounding voice,thanks.
I live in northern Michigan, near the 'pinky' finger, almost no trains at all around here except maybe a tourist train once in a great while, so I gave up trying to find some 'action' on the air and mostly watch this channel on RU-vid to get my 'fix'.
Took a ride on Amtrak for Christmas. Impressed with elevated platform. Lots of train delays. Seems like Amtrak is shorthanded when it comes to station logistics when trains arrive.
Thank you Danny for another great video. Your videos are the best on RU-vid. I look forward to them all the time. I check daily to see if you put out another video.
Awesome video. I been living in Tampa since 2017, and used to live next to the line that the Amtraks do their reverse maneuver near Columbus street. It's not the busiest line in the world, but they definitely use it. It's strange because since the age of 16, I always live less than a mile from some sort of trackage. My parents house is two houses away from the CSX New Castle sub. When I lived in Pittsburgh, I was right off the Conemaugh line. Then I moved and was under a mile from the Union Railroad crossover. And now this line in Tampa. I don't plan it that way, but I'm always close to a train track.