Newport Secondary Rail Line reactivation update 1/6/2024

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In this video we follow the Newport Secondary from Van Zandt Switch to the vicinity of "Gate 4" in Newport, RI. This video shows the line passable from the start of track work at Van Zandt to the north. It also shows the major brush cutting work done by a contractor recently. This track and brush cutting work is being done to reactive this section of line for tourist use.
Here's how the line looked before the brush cutting work:
• First train in months ...
Newport Secondary Rail Line
Newport, RI
1/6/2024
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@PaulAthanasiou 5 месяцев назад

They did a really nice job on this line. It always makes me happy to see a railroad restored. Great video as always!

@23Sunrise 5 месяцев назад

Its always nice to learn about a rail line reactivated. Once they are gone, they're gone.

@louislamonte334 5 месяцев назад

Good heavens, I hope the bridge is rebuilt one day soon! It's desperately needed!!

@buddycheck84 3 месяца назад

A couple or 3 weeks ago, I was looking at the area from Google maps. Amazed at all the new road work at the now reconfigured 138 termination. Can't wait to make a trip to check it all out. Nice shot early on, zooming in on the maintenance train making the S turn. Cheers!

@johnbruetsch8739 5 месяцев назад

Nice to see old line coming back to life, much more economical and less pollution than trucks!🇺🇸

@digitalshackonthelane 5 месяцев назад

Really happy to see this! Track reab the next big step. Looks like the rail is good and in fairly good shape! Ties and plates, another story. Also, lots of ditch rehab work is needed. Fixable for sure! Proud of the guys!👍

@sardu55 5 месяцев назад

New England is one giant slab rock below the surface. Takes time to do any digging for rehab, and is a major expense for the rail lines there. Even the old New Haven spent a great deal of time and money (and manpower) keeping ditches open and flood control maintained. Back then they did it all, with no real support from the public sector.

@johnsmart964 5 месяцев назад

We are absolutely delighted to see this track be refurbished and reactivated, it looks in pretty good condition bearing in mind it was out of use for quite some time. Thank you for bringing us this interesting video presentation.

@douglasskaalrud6865 5 месяцев назад

Getting a line back in service sure beats ripping one up. The track is going to need some serious work though.

@ThomasWLalor 5 месяцев назад

Another super video. Global crisis alarmists should understand the need for rail lines, not convert them all to bicycle trails.

@johnbruetsch8739 5 месяцев назад

Love the old rail lines coming back to life, more economical than trucks!🇺🇸

@arthurpasseri4761 5 месяцев назад

Agree..

@thepozfromoz5166 5 месяцев назад

Maybe someday they'll get an old f unit on there! That would be cool!

@markkerr7866 5 месяцев назад

Looks much better ! Any updates on the track restoration ?

@garymessina1609 5 месяцев назад

If I am not mistaken this is the line that use to cross the river and go through the the tri S tank farm an go into fall river we use to ship bulk oil and gas to New Port oil

@cmphighpower 5 месяцев назад

This line is a prime example of 50 years of deferred maintenance

@SuperFastmover 5 месяцев назад

yee haw!....first love the old RR lines.

@TheNorthwestWind 5 месяцев назад

so awesome that you get this access

@barbararoberto1258 5 месяцев назад

Nice clean up enjoyed the ride as well thumbs up

@alcopower5710 5 месяцев назад

Excellent video thanks for sharing 👍

@dodgydruid 5 месяцев назад

I reckon you need RU-vidr CRX6700 to come along and give some pointers on line management and how to achieve things cost effectively like a drainage culvert to draw that flood away early on in the video. Also consider if its tourist traffic to get rid of those stupid spikes and adopt some form of Pandrol fixing which will survive the hot and cold weather and need little maintaining if any and hold those rails solid to the sleeper for years. It may well be that the RU-vidr mentioned might have some used stuff going on the cheap as his line is worked hard and I expect it costs to pay to dispose of rail and sleepers which would be an upgrade for those very very tired sleepers in the video.

@theoelliss2724 5 месяцев назад

It would be so wonderful and likely very successful if MBTA/RIDOT established (re-established) a commuter rail line between Newport and Providence/Boston via the island towns along the eastern side of The Providence River. It would also greatly reduce highway traffic and increase tourism to Newport as well.

@happyhome41 5 месяцев назад

Pray tell, is there a schedule, and if so, what is it, for restoring the line beyond the switch - enquiring minds want to know ! And would appear that some drainage work is needed in the area under/near the bridge. And, am I missing something ??? Looking on the imagery in Google Maps, following the tracks south, they appear to end at a station on Bridge Street. If that’s the station, how is the working train north of the break ?? Thank you.

@ocsrc 5 месяцев назад

Need a lot of drainage work

@jm1551701 5 месяцев назад

Good to see these old lines re-opened, but man are they in bad shape, they did a good job clearing out the old brush, but they could use to re-place some tie's and drop some ballast, other wise not to bad, but if this is for tourist use they are gonna have shape it up for passenger use and safety, for sure .

@jgviajante875 5 месяцев назад

Parabéns pelo bel9 vídeo . Obrigado pelo lindo passeio. Lindo esse lugar .

@jerrys9226 5 месяцев назад

Great progress! Just curious, was the clearing done with some kind of tractor? There’s some pretty sloped terrain in spots. Also, any flak from the nimby’s?

@SouthCoastRailVideos 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching! The clearing was done with a hi rail tracked vehicle, basically a big tractor with an arm. I guess it is more of an excavator type of machine. I don’t know if any flak from the nimbys but thankfully it’s just rarely used and not abandoned.

@bosskxx1 5 месяцев назад

Did they indicate when they will be able to reach the Newport Train station?

@northridgewood5918 5 месяцев назад

Great work! Question: why the inactive signals at the level crossing? 7:36

@xavierthomas8311 5 месяцев назад

Jolie viéo bien filmée. Merci.

@brianfalzon6739 5 месяцев назад

Looks so much better!

@jamesburnside3023 5 месяцев назад

Wow thats a hell of alot of clearing

@dtj9923 5 месяцев назад

❤

@DanielUnger-gn9ct 5 месяцев назад

The rails that y'alls running on now will those be redone too n be upgraded?

@wavesnbikes 5 месяцев назад

Volunteers? Impressive.

@jasonervoes1326 5 месяцев назад

Great video. Cool caboose. Question Did they finally complete the railroad tracks?

@mrfingerlakes8735 5 месяцев назад

Awesome video

@pruitt3507 5 месяцев назад

what is the plan with that old line in this video?

@billstill1794 5 месяцев назад

Where's the primary line? Secondary line still full of trash - not good for tourists unless they clean up all of the crap along the way - especially under and around the bridge!

@bradfordthompson8326 5 месяцев назад

Any possibilities to car storage or freight opportunities?😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤ Thanks for showcasing this line .....😊😊😊😊😊

@ruffian2952 5 месяцев назад

None whatever. All freight gone long ago. Tiverton bridge replacement in works for 50 years after the Cape Cod Canal bridges are done (dont hold your breath). Once that bridge was removed this project became moot. Where were all you people before the end came?

@buddycheck84 3 месяца назад

@@ruffian2952 where were they? They have lives like you and I. Plus, I'm sure it must happen to you too but I ( half the time) don't look at every single posted video. Have a great week my friend.

@ruffian2952 3 месяца назад

@@buddycheck84 I, as a rail labor officer, was engaged in intensive efforts by rail labor to in some manner ease the return to higher traffic levels. We went around, hats in hand, asking consignees to help us demonstrate the need for amplified service. They turned their backs on us when their sidings sat void of cars. Getting this service back would need more than wishing by rail fans. I look at every video that smacks of former New Haven rail usage. I have a life, yes, but my life was invested in more than rail service that would not exist without the legal challenges presented by the Big Dig. There was more freight in the area from the wharf to Nash Road than a few frozen fish cars can replace. I cannot possibly swoon over freight traffic at present levels operated by newcomers who call Myricks... Myricks Junction. I have an Old Colony division timetable (No. 68 dated June 11, 1916) that lists it as Myricks .....be loyal to the heritage you try to mimic.

@christianblankenship7683 5 месяцев назад

Me might need to call this the "Land Fill Line". LOL

@syeet1234 5 месяцев назад

why doesn't the crossing at 7:35 work? is it not activated?

@ocsrc 5 месяцев назад

There are no more tracks😢

@johnsmart964 5 месяцев назад

We feel sure that the situation can be remedied.

@buddycheck84 3 месяца назад

Little by little.

@johnboughton7451 5 месяцев назад

May I ask, What will it be used for

@opvjg 5 месяцев назад

For those who think no track work has been done watch the video pinned above

@johnhauser4589 5 месяцев назад

It always strikes me as funny that a 250,000lb train engine won't stop traffic, but a 180lb man with a red stick does. Go figure.

@owentherailfan564 5 месяцев назад

they let you ride?

@ethanmcdowell9677 5 месяцев назад

Appears that y'all have some drainage issues....

@billmilligan1705 5 месяцев назад

I did not know the rail track around Abervagenny was so bad after all the pit closusres. I do know the village of Pant-y-Girdle in Glamorgan was very badly hit

@malcolmfarquharson5119 5 месяцев назад

6/1/2024

@patkelly1145 5 месяцев назад

where is this line

@buddycheck84 3 месяца назад

Next to the Newport Naval Base, Rhode Island. Google Naval War College on Coasters Harbors Island. East of that, find intersection of Rte. 138 and Admiral Kalbfus Road. West of that is intersection of JT Connell Highway. Just West of that...... Traveling North / South is the rail line they are on. Enjoy....!

@castelaronly 5 месяцев назад

Van a sacar esa agua de las vias y esa basura?

@thepubliceye 5 месяцев назад

It looks better with the weeds, why would a tourist want to go there?

@bobcosgrove3235 5 месяцев назад

Get a proper air chime for this locomotive. A diesel should sound like a diesel. There is a reason why they do not put steam whistles on diesel's they sound like crap when powered by air. They were designed for steam. It sounds like a kid's toy.