Conrail & Rio Grande Survivors on the Hartwell Railroad

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In March 2024, I spent a couple days chasing the elusive Hartwell Railroad in northeastern Georgia. My goal was to catch some fallen flag power and I certainly wasn't let down. HRT 1973, an ex-Conrail GP38 still wearing its iconic blue paint, and HRT 3044, an old rusty Rio Grande GP35 were the highlights of my visit to the railroad. Combined with the Hartwell's diverse roster, its sometimes grassy former SOU trackage made for some neat scenes during our chase. Sit back, relax, and enjoy some classic shortline action along the Hartwell!
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@AndreiTupolev 19 дней назад

This is the kind of backwater operation that I love. It's like the farmer who lives out in the woods and keeps a 1970s Ford pickup and John Deere tractor running because he don't see any need for this modern stuff

@SignalMan9292 19 дней назад

Exactly!

@ut000bs 18 дней назад

I'm dying. 🤣 My microwave oven is 22 years old. I carry a Galaxy S _Seven(7!)_ phone with a severely beat-up case. I could go on… I'm told to not worry, though. It is supposed to be natural with any physics PhD. 🤣🖖‍

@mikemancini313 15 дней назад

I still drive a John Deere gator older than me :,)

@grantthomas5501 15 дней назад

Your description Sounds like me and my dad.

@GreatWhiteZep 19 дней назад

Those old warhorses certainly have seen better days but awesome to see them still in service, and with original paint!

@coltfaze599 18 дней назад

Glad to see old locomotives still around and working. Makes me happy

@barrywilliams991 18 дней назад

3044 ... The rat rod of locomotives. Really great!

@pgronemeier 19 дней назад

LOVED the opening segment!! Silence. Then light. Then horn. Perfect!

@huntermossakajunkerman9646 19 дней назад

Quisp!

@SamLovesTrains 18 дней назад

Thanks! It was definitely worth the early rise that morning!

@jennashadowz6987 18 дней назад

Very nice to see ex DRGW 3044 runnIng. Those were down graded to B units when the Grande had them.

@trainlover5633 18 дней назад

I love that P3, and I’m glad you were able to catch the old classic locomotives!!!

@riahthreetimes 17 дней назад

10:03 that CNW unit was so nice to see🫡

@mitchmatthews6713 17 дней назад

I love that old CNW high hood.

@paulbergen9114 19 дней назад

Even though the sun didn't come out until almost the end of the video all the subjects were worth photographing. It certainly is one of those laid-back lines where quite a bit of it seems to be built on curves and grade crossing signals are few and far between. Thanks for taking the time to check out one of those lines that you know is there but sails under the radar with a collection of vintage motor power wearing long gone paint schemes

@SamLovesTrains 18 дней назад

It was certainly a change from what I normally film, but it was pretty cool! There aren’t many shortlines like it out there these days. Glad you enjoyed!

@kishascape 7 дней назад

He’s probably one of those weird early morning people.

@user-rm7ye8ct6p 18 дней назад

This Short Line action is AWESOME! 💯👍🇺🇸

@25mfd 19 дней назад

WOW... all things being relative, that conrail blue is holding up pretty good

@crlaw75 18 дней назад

That horn sound is like the ones used on the Cincinnatti Eastern Railroad.

@ocsrc 18 дней назад

That familiar Spit Valve sound on the Conrail I love that sound

@ICrailroadprod.2007 18 дней назад

Love the old CNW GP9 too!

@matthewrinehart9514 2 дня назад

Looks like the original C&NW number too

@user-rm7ye8ct6p 18 дней назад

Hartwell R.R. is going places. A short line Success,,👍💯🇺🇸

@markthomas6436 18 дней назад

Long live the Rio Grande! 😊

@how_to_hallagon1 17 дней назад

Thank you for not putting music in this video and allowing us to listen to the locomotives and enjoy the video.

@davidpoor8638 19 дней назад

Amazed!!! I ran that 3000 when we had it up here in Maine on the St. Lawrence & Atlantic RR. It sure has gotten around the country!

@SamLovesTrains 18 дней назад

Fascinating how long locomotives can last and where they can end up. Thanks for watching!

@cliffwilkie4035 10 дней назад

Dave, I remember 3000, as well & have been on it many times when it was here at SLR. It was here from 1996-2008. It has a second whistle valve on the fireman’s side.

@cliffwilkie4035 10 дней назад

@@SamLovesTrainswhen 3000 departed SLR in 2008, it initially moved to the INCO nickel mine in Sudbury, ON. I’m not sure if it went anywhere else before it moved to HRT. It was owned by Locomotive Leasing Partners (LLPX, which later became GMTX) while it was here at SLR.

@warrenp.5916 18 дней назад

That Conrail engine reminds me of when they took over the B&M line my dad worked for for 40 years, used to sit with him in his shack as he wrote down the 6 digit car numbers as they split after going over the “hump” I was mesmerized by the size and sounds!

@coloradoinnewjersey 19 дней назад

That’s kinda nice seeing that they put a GP35 back in service. They would have had to put a new radio, seats, and toilet in since these were relegated to B-Unit service on the Rio Grande.

@cdavid8139 19 дней назад

You don't need a toilet in Georgia. Just go out on the running board.

@beeble2003 18 дней назад

They didn't "put a GP35 back in service" -- it never went out of service.

@coloradoinnewjersey 18 дней назад

@@beeble2003 fair point. Didn’t word it correctly as I meant for crews to be able to use it stand alone.

@johnconnolly6011 17 дней назад

Looks like the short line near my house in philly. This was in the mid 70's to early 80's. The line shut down sometime in the 80's when the last company closed it doors. They made fenders for cars.

@dannyking748 17 дней назад

Boy ol boy. Looks good seeing these old workhorses still on the rails. If trains could talk there'd be some stories.

@kelvintorrence5994 17 дней назад

old iron overload,outstanding video,Sammy boy

@SamLovesTrains 15 дней назад

Thank you!

@crlaw75 18 дней назад

Nice to see those rails still active.

@ChessieSystemFan 18 дней назад

That Conrail loco is very lucky! It has CSX 1973 patches (omg chessie Heritage Unit!!!!!!) meaning it was probably close to being repainted!

@mikehughes7335 19 дней назад

What a great video. I love that rusty old Rio Grande GP 35 and what about the horn on HRT 3000. This is a video I will keep watching as there is so much to keep you occupied as opposed to high speed run byes. Well done Sam.

@TruckNTim80 19 дней назад

Great chase. Raw emd power. Still getting the job done!

@clarklindquist8137 18 дней назад

Love this. Great to see the old Hulks still running and working. Great video. Just found ya via a suggestion from RU-vid. Glad I did

@TexasRailfan21-RailfanRyan 19 дней назад

Wow what an amazing Rio Grande Survivor what makes it very unique is that it has the smaller lettering which was before the big speed lettering and it’s even got its original nose mounted gyra light very amazing

@SamLovesTrains 18 дней назад

It’s in rough shape, but it might very well be the last small lettered DRGW unit out there that’s not in a museum! The gyralight was a neat touch as well.

@jennashadowz6987 18 дней назад

Even better because it was down graded to a B unit when the Grande had it.

@O-PAC 18 дней назад

Yeah I think the small lettering was from the 1960s. So fun fact, likely when that unit was brand new the Rio Grande was still operating its narrow gauge San Juan extension and thus still using steam engines in regular freight service.

@kelvintorrence5994 17 дней назад

the wheeling and lake eriew hava about 2 rio grades in their orignal paint and still say rio grade on them

@SamLovesTrains 17 дней назад

@@kelvintorrence5994 Yes! I might’ve seen those before while in Ohio. Those are in a newer version of the DRGW scheme with the bigger letters.

@sirblack1619 18 дней назад

Great video! I live in Colorado near the BNSF and UP consolidated line from Denver to Colorado Springs. I did not think that there were any Rio Grande units left with the stripped hood paint scheme. So nice to see it.

@Railfan-uf9mw 20 дней назад

Would be cool if both the DRG&W and Conrail engines could get there original paint back and at least put it in a museum and take excursions that’s my thought

@StormySkyRailProductions 20 дней назад

Fantastic video of this RR operation. Have a wonderful rest of your weekend.(Steve)

@SamLovesTrains 18 дней назад

Thanks. You too!

@molossis 10 дней назад

i love shortlines like this. they always have some old power from other railroads.

@thepozfromoz5166 19 дней назад

I really enjoy watching this railroad! Lots of cool vintage locos... Rio grande needs some sprucing up a little! Their high hood geep is awesome-always a fan of those engines!

@alexmodern6667 18 дней назад

Got some serious Rust going on!

@bluegrassman3040 18 дней назад

They need engine rebuilds.

@johnsheuring3755 11 дней назад

Back in the late 80's I had a chance to ride 44 tonner center cab on that line and had the best time in my life. True small railroad and very friendly people as well.

@rupak-travelmoments 19 дней назад

It's definitely an incredible train spotting program from Georgia !! Greetings from India.

@SamLovesTrains 18 дней назад

Thank you!

@stretchlimo7275 2 дня назад

Wow, that Rio Grande GP35, what a beast💪🏼🇺🇸

@williamault2490 12 дней назад

I once lived in Canon GA. This video sure brings back memories for me. The GP-40 3000, was still lettered for the St. Lawrence and Atlantic, when I lived there. Thank you for the memories on this Father’s Day!!!

@prodigaljess 17 дней назад

Some beautiful and beautifully shot railroad photography here. Well done. These small local railroads are the unsung heroes of modern transportation, often sitting (and working) quietly in the shadows of their much larger and more visible bigger siblings.

@SamLovesTrains 15 дней назад

Thank you! I love shining light on the operations most overlooked!

@thomasmackowiak 19 дней назад

Thank you for this video on the Hartwell Railroad in northeastern Georgia, Sam! Your opening scene is beautiful! I enjoyed looking at it. The engines of the Hartwell Railroad that you captured in this video do show their heritage. It would be nice if the railroad could scrap up some money to have them repainted in their original colors. The track speed on the Hartwell Railroad seems to be at least 25 miles per hour and it looks to be in decent shape. I did not see any cars rocking and rolling as they moved along the tracks.

@cdavid8139 19 дней назад

Those spots are there. Believe me

@AndreiTupolev 19 дней назад

3:23If ever there was a railroad counterpart of the truck from Duel ...

@huntermossakajunkerman9646 19 дней назад

A rusted and faded ghost from the past. Don't cross the tracks after dark or you might be it's next victim.

@l.a.mulligan8201 2 дня назад

Dennis Weaver is somewhere up ahead on a pump trolley.

@NWORails 19 дней назад

Okay now that is really cool, it's amazing how they are not repainted. If i was the rr owner, I'd be giving them a fresh coat of the same scheme. Lol.

@haroldreardon8070 19 дней назад

Wasted money, which is why you probably do not own a rr.

@NWORails 19 дней назад

@@haroldreardon8070 I don't even have any money in the first place, so...

@cdavid8139 19 дней назад

The owner passed away not long ago. But I knew him well. He would love to have had the revenue to do it...but the traffic on the line barely pays wages and fuel.

@NWORails 19 дней назад

@@cdavid8139 Aww, that's unfortunate. I hope his employee friends keep the company strong as much as they can! That's one thing that sucks about being this kind of company, some of them can almost not make it past to keep themselves running. I've know some that really succeed in the business, just got to find the right customers I guess. I'm not entirely sure how the industry completely works.

@bluegrassman3040 18 дней назад

@@cdavid8139I can tell those old Geeps need an engine overhaul.

@NorthernNewEnglandRailfan 15 дней назад

Beautiful roster, good to see a railroad doing things the right way

@Amigafur 17 дней назад

As far as I'm aware, HRT 3044 is the last D&RGW GP35 that wasn't rebuilt into a GP38.

@kazmertobias4772 4 дня назад

SamLovesTrains: - As far as I can see, 59 years locomotive D&RGW 3044 2:53 - 4:50 is fine, alive and kicking. Thanks for sharing the video!

@beauwheeler5821 16 дней назад

2 of my favorite railroads!!

@BNSFRailProductions 20 дней назад

Amazing footage!! One of the best videos i've ever seen, keep up the awesome videos man!

@SamLovesTrains 18 дней назад

Thanks man! I appreciate it!

@PlTrMk689 17 дней назад

Phenomenal shots!

@mikemancini313 15 дней назад

Ohhh rust and smoke. The heaters broke. The door just blew away. I light a match to see the dash and then I start to prayyyy. Frame is bent. The muffler went. The radio, it's okay. Oh what fun it is to ride my rusty Chevro...rail.

@LiamFire17B-R-qz2xr 16 дней назад

Wow that old Rio Grande jeep is very old. Looks completely fried, but glad it's still running! 💯

@SamLovesTrains 15 дней назад

Agreed! It rarely ever leaves that grain elevator, but it’s better than being at the scrap yard!

@georgiasunbelt 14 дней назад

Enjoyed that…love watching the little guys…you did some serious chasing

@user-lc9ij8nq8m 18 дней назад

great videography sam,good to see a railfannig video from a somewhat different sperpective and with no narration.

@Unclejojo330 18 дней назад

Cool video Sam love short line operations 👍

@jeffwxyz 17 дней назад

Nice to see a GP35 with its turbo still present, but 3044 it sounds like 3044 has a cylinder that is not firing

@Thomas1980 19 дней назад

H_E_L_L_O____Very good Video! BIG LIKE!

@markturner6240 19 дней назад

Very interesting! Love the older power on this road! Thank you for sharing/showing

@SamLovesTrains 18 дней назад

Glad you enjoyed!

@cliffwilkie4035 10 дней назад

HRT 3000 was born as MKT 186 in 1966. It was one of the first GP40’s built by EMD. Still painted in SLR (Emons) yellow & black. I see someone fixed the Nathan P3 on it after it left SLR in 2008.

@sammyday3341 16 дней назад

Great work! Thank you for sharing this with us.

@SamLovesTrains 15 дней назад

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed!

@Diretodaferrovia9275 18 дней назад

spectacular video

@2READYCRETE 17 дней назад

That Conrail engine was originally purchased by the Penn Central. It's obvious that CSX removed the cab signal box

@kelseyfrye1694 16 дней назад

The cr is really running and it's a lot more rusty than you'd think

@TNRailProductions_01 19 дней назад

Fantastic work

@tfs4499 19 дней назад

Nice catch! Vintage locomotives in their original paint schemes are very cool!

@SamLovesTrains 18 дней назад

Agreed!

@flir67man84 17 дней назад

Great video

@aaron-uz6pc 11 дней назад

great find!

@dajara521 9 дней назад

No ditch lights added on the 3044 either, cool little detail.

@fhowland 18 дней назад

Great video, love seeing the old units still in revenue operation! How come they don't have to stop and flag the crossings?

@Railfan_Tim1070 18 дней назад

Awesome 😎

@MegaSquadVincent 12 дней назад

The fact the conrail unit number is 1973 is crazy

@matthewrinehart9514 2 дня назад

A two car backwoods local beats an intermodal every time. 😊❤

@cdavid8139 19 дней назад

great work!

@SamLovesTrains 18 дней назад

Thank you!

@AhmearClayIombo-dj6di 20 дней назад

Awesome Catches

@SamLovesTrains 18 дней назад

Thank you!

@AhmearClayIombo-dj6di 18 дней назад

You're Welcome

@yungkidnf 11 дней назад

Those girls were *TIRED,* but they kept on pushing(and pulling).

@TroublesomeSlateTruck 11 дней назад

Good Work.

@user-gk8gg1zt7l 10 дней назад

!Nice video, Like!

@kidcotrains День назад

nice video good job

@kelseyfrye1694 16 дней назад

The rusty Rio grand

@tommyhunter1817 19 дней назад

I know Benny Ray loved his railroad and trains in general. I wished Hartwell had the money to repaint these units into their original livery in his honor. The state spent $2 million to build that yard and connection to CSX to be used for a storage yard. 😂

@ri1288 18 дней назад

I didn’t know the state paid for that. Was there any plan behind it? Or was it just to reestablish the CSX connection to try and give the customers two shipping options?

@tommyhunter1817 18 дней назад

@@ri1288 yep. It was originally thought there might be an inland port in Lavonia right off I-85 that would keep trucks out of Atlanta and let shippers make NS and CSX compete. Unfortunately Nathan Deal was Governor and wanted Hall County to get the “port” and NS was able to hold shippers captive. The Lavonia location was Frank Ginn’s idea, and I think it was a good one.

@kelvintorrence5994 17 дней назад

@@tommyhunter1817 I'm a trucker who loves trai9ns also , try all you want to trucks aren't going no where,

@tommyhunter1817 17 дней назад

@@kelvintorrence5994 I agree and don’t ever want to see that. However, I know they, as well as the traveling public, would rather be able to avoid places like Atlanta.

@TrainsRKool1999 19 дней назад

Fantastic footage!!! I hope they never repaint any of their locomotives

@SamLovesTrains 18 дней назад

Thank you! I don’t think they plan on it

@TrainsRKool1999 18 дней назад

@@SamLovesTrains also, this video has earned you a new sub!!!

@JosephSalaz-Paco 15 дней назад

Just clear coat them and save the old patina look on the locomotive

@centraliowarailproductions2810 20 дней назад

Nice catches!

@SamLovesTrains 18 дней назад

Thank you!

@centraliowarailproductions2810 18 дней назад

You’re welcome @@SamLovesTrains!

@evan4re 19 дней назад

I don't think the Rio Grande 3044 has had a painted job since it left EMD for the first time.

@jennashadowz6987 18 дней назад

Right. My dad worked for the D&RGW. Said it stood for Disgusting & Rapidly Growing Worse. Lol

@TomStarcevich-fb3qo 20 дней назад

Wow cool vid 👌 those engines could use a little paint 🎨

@SamLovesTrains 18 дней назад

Thanks! They’re pretty beat up!

@unkolawdio 18 дней назад

Limerence of trains

@TylersNeighborhoodGarage 16 дней назад

I think 5130 may be the last NS locomotive to carry subsidiary Georgia Southern & Florida reporting marks.

@SamLovesTrains 15 дней назад

I noticed that! Hadn’t seen those reporting marks on anything before. If it’s not the last, it’s definitely rare!

@patricknoveski6409 15 дней назад

Move over Paww, im drivin today . 😂

@youmadbro742 12 дней назад

20 mph is wild but the track structure looks decent just needs some vegetation spraying

@thisoldgoat3927 18 дней назад

Interesting that the ex-DRG&W doesn't have ditch lights.

@robbkardas3641 19 дней назад

Looks like something out of The Walking Dead.

@MuzafferZara 13 дней назад

👏👏👏

@JohnThePlainspotter 14 дней назад

nice video, with some great fallen flags. Is there a schedule for this line, or any info i should know before going?

@SamLovesTrains 14 дней назад

Thanks! There’s really no schedule and some days might be busier than others. I had to follow the crew around because they would often leave a set of power somewhere and then drive to another set of power on the other end of the railroad to do something else.

@JohnThePlainspotter 14 дней назад

@@SamLovesTrains ah ok. Thanks! Does it operate every day of the week?

@kelseyfrye1694 16 дней назад

OLD TRAINS

@jimikrentkowski4073 19 дней назад

Looks like ex- CNW as well🤔

@SamLovesTrains 18 дней назад

Yes! That was the one I wanted to see the most, but I’m glad I got what I got.

@billkea7224 13 дней назад

Where did they deliver the lumber?

@kansasstatealerting2424 17 дней назад

Old Milwaukee Road locomotive at the start?

@matthewrinehart9514 2 дня назад

Was that a highnose C&NW geep?

@galaxieman1964 18 дней назад

That poor ol Rio Grande unit. Still in its original number and paint. At least she's still plugging away. A little far from Tennessee Pass.

@EMDFAST 18 дней назад

The flat car in minute 8:00 is old auto Carrier ….cut and remove body …..

@beeble2003 18 дней назад

The bodies are separate units that are mounted on the flat car. That's why autoracks have railroad names on the side but TTX reporting marks -- TTX owns the flat car, but the railroad owns the body.