Train Traffic Jam - Heavy Stone Train Struggles to Keep Up! 

Makes a big difference when you get an explanation of what’s happening in a video and know what some of the hardware does, thank you.

While I'm not a big fan of NS anymore, as they seemingly are doing whatever they can to make train crews' live even more miserable than they were previously, I give you mega props for an excellent production: footage, cuts, radio chatter, and well-timed explainations that don't override the natural sounds of railroading. I bet you'd do wonders working the middle division and the east slope up to Gallitzin!

I’m a car guy but I see the interest in trains. But I really love the passion you train guys have. Next level right here.

That's why I love RU-vid, you can find videos made by passionate people about pretty much anything, and a lot of these stuff are quality content. What a time to be alive hehe !

I’m a commercial pilot and this all sounds very familiar to me. I had supposed that train traffic sounded like aircraft traffic but shocked at exactly how much! Cool video, great commentary but really loved the radio chatter.

I came upon a torn up siding today in Sacramento, was shocked when I looked at the discarded rail from the old siding switch and saw the date was 2005. Looks like it had been sitting next to the main line for much longer than that. The siding was right across from the Siemens yard. The main line was still used but half of the rail for the siding was in the culvert next to it. Each industrial leg dropped 3 feet off the ballast to cross the road. Must have been a pain to use, especially as it acts as access for a winery, lumber yard, and a grout/cement factory. I have to go spotting their soon. Siemens is so loaded with cars that they can't even get them all behind the anti-rock-throwing net. Makes an amazing backdrop. Absolutely awesome you have such old rails. Couldn't find much of that if I tried in California.

It takes talent to turn these boring trains into an interesting video. I watched all the way through without getting bored. Great work!

What a cool post. So neat to hear the chatter on the radio. Be safe out there.

Videos like these make me appreciate the multitude of people in the transportation industries. A thousand interactions occur nationally per hour in such a seamless manner that we rarely see them in the news. Hats off to the men and women who make this happen every day!

3:34 what a nice sound! Most trains I've heard have a harsh and dissonant horn, but this one is bright and, dare I say, harmonious.

Interesting and eye-opening in its way. The stations in Reading, Pa. aren't quite the same as the stations in Reading, Berkshire, UK!! Thank you 😃

Probably the best train video I have seen. Very informative.

NS seems to love underpowering their heaviest sets. At least CSX would've slapped a GP40 in isolation lol

Great video, love seeing Black NS loco's and the radio is a great touch thank you from downunder

This is a darn good video. Very interesting and just the right amount of quality narrative.

I love how my subwoofer vibrates while watching these... great sound, and free foot massage!

A really well made production! Great camera work and informative narration makes this a pleasure to watch , plus the cab chatter is a bonus! The traction motor blower fans would of been working overtime on that climb for sure, kicking up all that dust Great work Sir. Cheers Gregg.

I was walking along the track in Santa Cruz, CA. around twenty years ago and saw a rail marked "Carnegie 99", so around 100 years old at the time. It was very warn. The top of the rail was down to about 1/2" thick with noticeable cracking along the length. The line renewed a few years later with new track. The line was serving the local Wrigley's chewing gum plant (bulk corn syrup and sugar) and a cement plant in Davenport, CA. Both are now closed.

Very interesting to view from England. I saw 4655 (in her previous life as 4637) on my one visit State-side, in 2005.

Not often but sometimes I watch rail fan videos, this one has been the most informative and entertaining one I’ve seen . Thank you.

Nice to see freshly painted cars, I get tired of the graffiti. Beautiful photography!

That station would be a great spot for a virtual rail fan camera.

The ditch light sequencer on 4655 looks like another quality NS electrical job.

Very well done! I really liked the old station at the beginning, historic railroad structures are fascinating. I'm surprised I haven't come across this channel before. Subbed!

The ballast cars look pretty new and state of the art GPS ballast drop guided. I've saw these types of cars working. They never miss a spot in dropping ballast, UNLESS, the earth bound tech doesn't enter the coordinates accurately. This is a really nice video too. Thank you.

Excellent video, good camerawork, narration w in depth background info, integration of scanner feeds, and locations

I really enjoyed that. I found myself getting caught up in the drama.

Thank you for another great production! I really enjoy these, it gives off documentary vibes

Thanks for sharing! I really enjoyed the sounds and chat of the operators. I'm from York Pa.

🙏🙏🙏 man .. you have me missing it all, grew up with Loco driving father here in 🇳🇿 … I miss those big ole U26C … they’re still haul coal through the Alps.. .. next year will be 50 for the first batch … 1972 👍 cheers GE

Always love watching your videos! Thanks so much for the adventure! Happy Railroading 🚂💨

Excellent video. I've railfanned that area many times over the years. Great commentary.

Excellent narration, and quality video. Thanks

Well done, buddy.

Well done and informative. Interesting description on train and rail process. Good job !!

Thanks man for sharing, enjoyed watching! Always!

Awesome video w/good explanation!! Can learn a lot about operations, not just watch. Cab chatter w/ dispatch & tower commentary teaches about their jobs!!

Glad I found this channel. Great job !

Well done, Thanks for the narrative. Perfect!

Nice video! happy to see a old Plasser & Theurer Track Tamping/cleaning machine, they are the best in the world. Greetings from Germany !

Glad to see your videos are back

That GP59 really has some weird ditch light circuits. That’s for sure.

Your videos are nothing short of phenomenal!

6:38 I love how much more casual these guys are than pilots/ATC

Thank you for such an ausome video. Well done.

Almost 100 year old rails.. didn't know that was a thing. Learn something new every day. Thank for your videos.. ;)

Wow what a great complication of motive power.This video was better than some TV programs that are broadcast, well done!

Great video, I enjoyed it. Nice to see a hot summer day of railfanning in the East. Good, informative narration, too.

Great Footage, thank you !

i live in sight of the greencastle yard.occasionally the same thing happens here.about every 10 to 20 minutes there is a slow moving train in both directions (single tracks by my house) untill everything gets cleared out.i can feel the vibrations of a southbound coal train before i can hear it.when they pass the house, you can tell the power units are straining to move all that weight.when under full load they make some serious vibrations when it passes.

So far I seen the same number of the locomotives, I got NS 1153 in June, 1813 in March, 8178 in August, the Two Dash 9s in separate days on 127 and 126, and the Amtrak Ballast cars last year, beautiful video!

Some beautiful footage.

Just love trains, especially long trains. I am from Australia and this was an exceptional video showing how train traffic passes on the lines....new subscriber now

Very very outstanding video! Loves these!

Great video. Loved it.

These trains give a huge clue as to what is happening and the future of items coming in. You can see the tractor trailers as well as the cargo containers. Though some mention is made of it. You have to appreciate that these trains can employ 3 people and transport dozens of trucks or hundreds of cargo containers instead of the dozens or hundreds of truck drivers it would have took to return this stuff to the ports.

This is great content! The commentary, the volume control was the best! So many times these videos just end up being blaring horns and commentary your constantly changing the volume trying to hear and not lose your hearing from a k5la on your home theater system. I’m in you have a sub from me my friend. Great editing and great catch!

Never knew the 279 came my way as a extra movement. Nicely done.

This is great footage! The first video i come across. Interesting to learn about American (freight) trains as i come from The Netherlands myself. You just earned yourself a new subscriber!

Never thought I would spend a lunchtime watching video about trains, but your videos are first class, your knowledge is both impressive and entertaining… your photography is first class and editing right on the money… thank you and kudos brah.

This is the 1st if your videos I've seen. Great work mate

I’ve actually seen 1813 in southern Virginia before! I think it’s the only ACC With the K5LLa/ K5HL! Good video!

Great video and excellent narration.

The second sand trains (I think it was) ditch lights were off a bit, never seen them like that before. Very cool. Thank you for posting this. I subscribed.

O-U-T-S-T-A-N-D-I-N-G.. Your videos just keep getting better.

15:03 felt that Enjoyed the video, keep up the good work!

Great VIDEO & Exciting & deeply informative and fun! THANKS...

So beautiful. Thank you for all your hard work creating this (and your other videos I have yet to see) video 🚂📷🚅🎥. Exceptional 🎧🧞‍♀️👾.

Wow you sure sound like Drayton! Great video. Your commentary is awesome. I love getting the info as I watch so I understand what I'm watching.. Be safe out there my friend! 😃

Thank you! I had no idea you could "date" a piece of rail like that! Learn something new every day...well two things as I now can read the weight numbers on a car.

Thanks to Norfolk Southern for making their fleet available for our viewing pleasure, and to the cameraperson(s) & narrator's. 😎👌👍

Thanks for the video. At least now I know of some places to go and sit to be able to film some trains for myself.

I remember the AREA ! My father worked for the reading railroad and conrail from 47'to82 before retiring to Hanover pa! Was a signal maintainer out of race street tower next to reading terminal in Philly and ran trouble calls up to 40 miles away if need be...

amazing job. another good video

This was a really relaxing video to watch late at night to settle down for sleep. Am I nuts? 😂

Well done buddy. I enjoyed this.

Excellent presentation. Thanx.👍👍

Brings back memories when I use to work for NS.

Great job with the video !

Very informative. Thanks.

Wernersville! One of my favorite local spots. One time I caught three trains in a row, in the same direction, with less than 10 minutes between trains!

this bloke knows his railways well done

I never would have thought trains could be interesting you managed to make it so hello from Australia

Enjoyed the video, nice job filming and commentary.

Another excellent video!

wonderful video,thanks

Awesome video made me feel better.

excellent work !

Great video, impressive knowledge and edited well!

I can not believe what my eyes see, thanks for eXcellent footage...

Wonderful video footage

The words caught my eye central penn .i grew up around a train yard as a kid penn central was only around a few years after prr and newyork central combined later owned by conrail many of the old lines in my area no longer exists but my passion for trains still exist

That was a really good video. Whenever you were in your car following the train, it reminded me of whenever I help my mother while she goes on her deliveries for her job and we hit an area where there are trains. I usually won’t get out of the car but I will roll down my window and if there is a train on the track taking off, I will record it with my phone. It’s not much, but it’s what I have. Unfortunately for me, where we’ve been passing through where there is track there is also some government buildings so that specific area in town has a quiet zone during the day but it’s still nice to record them.

Great video!! Thank you!!

Awesome video!

Well done!

That's a busy section of track with 3 Eastbounds back-to-back. Those new Amtrak rock gondolas are pretty neat. Until now, I have only seen that style car used to haul rock in Florida by FEC Railway.

a great video my friend, extremely interesting and VERY INFORMATIVE..........THANKS A MILLION............

It is interesting how trains are scheduled and sent on their ways. Thanks.

First time watcher, great 👍 video