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@@Slim_Slid Thank you for posting your interesting comment, these locomotives are huge. I was fortunate enough to actually ride in the cab of the CSX and UP AC6000CW locomotives, definitely a Great Memory! Also i am a shortline locomotive engineer and I operated a UP AC6044CW convertible lococomotive several years ago! Thank you for Watching and Commenting I learned something new, I didn't know SP was going to receive any AC6000CW locomotives! 👍

@@markjl261 I vividly remember the AC6000CW's in my area many years ago when Union Pacific still had them in high usage. Union Pacific loved using the AC6000CW's for rock and coal trains and thirdly for intermodal traffic if had to be. On top of that I still remember the C40-8's and GP60's within the same time frame on rock trains which made for some odd and in some cases rare lash ups. The SD9043MAC's were another primary choice for coal trains but I hardly remember them as trailing or leading units because they always seemed to be favored as middle and rear DPU's. I didn't know Southern Pacific wanted the AC6000CW's either. Apparently the three units I mentioned were already painted and awaiting at GE but then Union Pacific made them repaint those right then and there. It would've been unique if there was three patched AC6000CW's randomly roaming the system! It's just like the 6 SD80MAC's that CNW really planned on purchasing which would've been in their Operation Lifesaver scheme. Case in point it was the Union Pacific merge that discontinued something that would've happened. As for CSX they sold nearly all of their CW60AC's to PRLX to avoid extra taxes and just because of costs and PSR. Evidently 601 & 602 "Spirit of Waycross" are still on the roster but in storage yet nobody knows what CSX plans to do. CSX unlike Union Pacific didn't rebuild their units but derated them for the most part. The derated units were CW46AH's or CW46AC's and the selected handful of rebuilt units were CW44-6's. Some CW46AC's since then have been sold to shortlines but a certain amount of actual CW60AC's were exported to FMG in Australia for ore train service. Just like the export SD90MAC-H's,the CW60AC's over there were inevitably scrapped. Thank you for sharing your footage! I loved hearing the immense "thump" bounded with rapid chugging of those units. It's similar to the sounds of the U30C's-U33C's or B30/C30's & B36/C36-7's from back in the day and the C44-9W's because of the so called "bathtub" exhaust manifolds including the C41-8's which were somewhat just as loud and echoed!

Thank you for Watching and Commenting! This was the good old days of railroading, manned helpers over Keating Summit and through trains from Buffalo to Emporium and on to Harrisburg! Also before affordable cell phones and GPS, we happened to stumble upon this train and decided to chase it to Emporium! Also I enjoy watching all the videos you put together definitely Great Work!

@@markjl261 Your footage of this line during Conrail is some of the greatest i’vs seen. Well done capturing this amazing footage man! I’m glad you enjoy the videos, it means alot!

Thank you for commenting and watching this video! I plan on uploading them in a clearer resolution. I was the co-owner of Hot Rail Productions and did all the video recording and narration on the videos we produced. I made a lot of friends and met a lot of interesting people during the 12 years we operated Hot Rail Productions. Being part of Hot Rail Productions lead me to where I am today as a locomotive engineer for the past 14 years on a shortline railroad in Texas! I still enjoy trains and will soon be uploading more train videos to this UA-cam channel! Stay tuned for more railroad video action!

Thank you for Watching and Commenting! I appreciate it. I recorded this footage over a course of several years. From a recent visit to Erie and the area along with posts I see on Facebook sadly things have changed at Wallace Junction. The Bessemer on rare occasions goes all the way to the former interchange location with the Norfolk Southern (N&W) at Wallace Junction. Several yard tracks have been removed and this location has been downsized. Norfolk Southern does run mainline trains through the area from Conneaut to Buffalo as before, I'm sure there probably isn't a daily NS local delivering cars to Wallace Junction like in the past. I use to spend a lot of time at this location also years ago, just like with most railroads every thing changes with time. My brother and I had many friends that worked for the N&W and the Bessemer who would let us ride with them in the cabs of the locomotive, things were a lot different 45 years ago compared to now. I have a lot of Great Memories and I am Happy I was able to take photos and videos of how this area and the Erie area use to be! Thanks again for watching and commenting! 👍

Thank you for Watching and Commenting on this video! I am thankful I was able to ride aboard this Excursion Train and record video footage of it. Very sad this Excursion Train is now part of Railroad History.

Thank you for the Compliment and your Comment! Emporium PA is a Awesome place! I have relatives that live in Emporium, you may know them the LaBrozzi's of Emporium. I am going to re-read your comment because I found it very fascinating. I need to get a copy of the book you mentioned. Thank you again!

@@markjl261 Yes, I knew the LaBrozzi’s. Vince & Joe. I have 3 sisters & a brother still in Emporium, & a sister in Erie. I’ve been in Az since late ‘71. I ordered that $10 book on Amazon. While short, it’s an interesting 18 chapters about my favorite section of track on the Buffalo Line. It’s nice that the author (5th gen railroader) documented/published the first-hand stories he heard over the years about Keating Summit.

Good observation, that was the line that went from Emporium to Saint Mary's Pennsylvania. If I remember correctly it was abandoned shortly after the G&W takeover of the line from Emporium to Erie Pennsylvania. Part of the old Pennsylvania Railroad unfortunately now long gone and part of Railroad History. Thank you for Watching and Commenting!

@@markjl261 interesting! No problem, I used to watch these videos when they were on VHS, I think it was the Great American Rail Safari or something like that? Brings back so many memories

​@@wnyrailfan9510 I appreciate your comment! That definitely was many years ago when a friend and I would make train videos and promote them at train shows in New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania. I had a lot of enjoyment doing that and definitely a lot of Great Memories! In 2010 I ended up getting my dream job as a locomotive/conductor on a shortline and relocating to Texas. This month makes 14 years as a locomotive engineer for me, I still enjoy operating a and moving trains, I can retire in 46 months when I reach full retirement age. I have been recording video footage for some upcoming video releases I will be putting on UA-cam hopefully soon. I spent 4-13-2014 chasing and recording the Texas State Railroad's Special Steam Locomotive powered Excursion Train! I will be working on that video in the near Future! Another Texas State Steam Train is planned next month in May, after this the Steam locomotive will be out of service for a indefinitely amount of time for inspections and needed work. This could be the last time a Steam locomotive powered train powers a Texas State Railroad Excursion Train, let's hope Steam is able to return to the Texas State Railroad.

@@markjl2617 so many memories as a kid I’d watch those videos that my grandpa bought at the WNYHS train shows.. congratulations! I got a job as a conductor at CSX, got 36 more years haha

@@wnyrailfan9510 I am also on Facebook. Just curious if we are friends on Facebook? I have some Class One railroad questions that I am curious about.

Do you have messenger, this way I can answer any questions you have. I am on Facebook also. April 29th I will have 14 years with the Blacklands Railroad. Also I am on LinkedIn. The answer to your question would be occasionally. Hope this helps. 👍

@@markjl261 I sent you a message on FB. It might be in your spam folder

@@510trackside5 I responded to your message.

Thank you for Watching and Commenting! Locomotive cab rides are enjoyable even if they are at slower speeds, I do this for a living.

@@markjl261 I've taken what was called a cab ride before, but it was actually sitting on a buckboard wagon seat mounted to the front of the tender of L&N #152 many years ago. If I sat straight up I could see the top of the cab and the stack and a dome, but I also tended to collect hot cinders in my hat & shirt, LOL! Never have gotten to ride in a diesel cab, although there's an RS-1 doing excursions in the next county over from me at the French Lick Scenic...Maybe I'll get to try it someday.

@@Rebel9668 I am actually a shortline locomotive railroad engineer in Texas. I get to ride in the locomotive cab every day Monday through Friday. A Alco RS-1 cab ride sounds like fun, I use to operate a Also S1 locomotive where I got my start in shortline railroading. Definitely ride aboard the RS-1 you will enjoy it! 👍

Thank you for Watching and the Compliment! I appreciate it! I will eventually be putting together a KCS full length feature video from Wylie Texas to Shreveport Louisiana of the KCS Greenville Subdivision. I recorded all the footage before the CPKC merger, I haven't seen or noticed any full length videos of the KCS Greenville Subdivision and will be working on this video soon. Thanks again for watching! Also just subscribed to your UA-cam Channel, looking forward to checking out your videos! 👍

Thank you for Watching and Commenting I appreciate it! The GE ES44AC locomotives have a V-12 diesel engine and produce 4400 horsepower, very impressive compared to locomotive diesel engines of the past. I actually had several opportunities to operate the GE ES44AC locomotives with the shortline railroad company I work for. These locomotives ran very well, the throttle response was very good and loaded quick. GE definitely produced a winner with the ES44AC locomotive!

@@markjl261 Thank you Mark! In fact, I marvel at the sounds of "New GE Union Pacific Locomotives idling at Erie, PA. 2-14-09!" I think it's your video! But they're a HUGE V-12 in order to still make 4400 HP. The sounds of them idling is just awesome. I wish I could find actual photos of that V-12 GEVO engine, but I cannot find any on the internet. Thanks again Mark!

@@JoeL-zb1yd you are very welcome, I have operated both the GE ES44AC and the EMD SD70ACE which has the 16 cylinder emd 710 4300 horsepower diesel engine in it. The GE ES44AC actually had quicker throttle response compared to the SD70ace. I was definitely impressed with the ES44AC!

Thanks for Watching this video and commenting on it! I was actually the engineer on this train and worked on this line for quite a few years, a lot has taken place since this video was recorded and posted. At the time of recording the Blacklands Railroad that I still work for was the designated operator of this former SSW Cotton Belt line that extended from Mount Pleasant, Texas all the way to Fort Worth, Texas. Going on 4 years ago a different operator was appointed to operate the line named the North East Texas Connector Railroad (NETC) by the NETEX Board. I believe they operate to Greenville,Texas 2 or 3 times a week and to Mount Pleasant, Texas 2 times a week. The NETC Railroad does work the line 6 days a week and possibly 7 days a week if needed. Sulphur Springs, Texas is their base of operation and where you will find their two lease locomotives most of the time. At Sulphur Springs is the former Cotton Belt Depot where the main office of the Blacklands Railroad is located, across the street is where the office of the NETC Railroad is located. The Blacklands Railroad still operates the east end of the railroad from Winfield to Mount Pleasant, the NETC Railroad has trackage rights across this portion of the railroad from Winfield to Mount Pleasant. I hope this is helpful and not too confusing. One other note, the train in this video was basically a test train, we were hauling gondola loads of road Asphalt at the time from Mount Pleasant to Greenville. I believe we moved a total of 12 trains in all before the project ended.

@@markjl261 Wow, thanks for the great info! I have had a peculiar interest in this railroad ever since I heard about it, but have never seen a train on it when I go up that way... It is so amazing to see the big CSX and UP road engines on the line in your vid, I am sure that was a rare sight to see on that line. Thanks again for the vid and info!

@@bradthehighwayman9956 you are welcome, any more questions feel free to ask. The Blacklands Railroad also operates the HOB branch line from Henderson to Overton, Texas. Total mileage for the HOB line is about 15 miles. I am also a fan of shortline railroads.

@@markjl261 Yes, I've heard of that line, I would love to see it in action as well! I probably live closer to that line, but I am very interested in all of the rail action and history of my home in East Texas. So cool that you work for them!

@@bradthehighwayman9956 stop on by the HOB anytime you like. I promote the line as Railfan Friendly since I am a railfan myself. Most of the time our locomotives are based out of Henderson, Texas. You can also find me on Facebook.

Thank you for the update on the RS3U locomotive and thanks for commenting on this video!

Thank you! I appreciate the Compliment!

Excellent! I wish we were still getting those rock trains, they were a interesting challenge to bring across the railroad from Overton to Henderson!

Last I herd, asphalt closed, but still using train to move lumber.

Actually the Asphalt Plant is still going strong and getting cars, West Fraser Lumber will soon be shipping cars on the line because of a Plant Facility Expansion that is taking place. Their are now two Transload sites on the line in Henderson. Tyler Pipe built and is about to start up their Transload site where Henderson Aggregate use to be. Tyler Pipe will truck materials for their Plant in Tyler from their new two track yard in Henderson. The Henderson line is busy and about to get a lot busier! 👍

@@markjl261 that's awesome, Henderson needs that.👍

Unfortunately no, these trains don't run on the HOB anymore.

@@markjl261 poooooo. So just the local runs now?

@@texasandpacific610 correct just the local, I am the locomotive engineer on that line. We use two LTEX lease locomotives and also at times us a former CNW SD50 that is painted in a Blacklands Railroad paint scheme. Blacklands Railroad recently acquired a former Missouri Pacific Railroad bay window caboose that will be used on the line on special occasions. It also is going to be painted in a Blacklands Railroad paint scheme.

I'm not sure if the SD22ECCO locomotives are still based in Wylie since the CPKS merger happened. They may have been relocated. I for one miss the good old KCS. Thank you for the Compliment, I appreciate it!

I believe that is correct, it has been years since I have been to this location. Also this is where the Chessie System (former B&O) and Conrail former NYC Big Four line crossed. Definitely a Great location to view train action!

25 years ago, seems like yesterday!

Thank you for the information and Thank you for Watching!

I agree, it is amazing this was 25 years ago! Time sure goes by fast. Thanks for commenting and watching this video I appreciate it. When I recorded this footage in 1998 never did I realize at that time I would find a job on a shortline railroad as a locomotive engineer, I now have over 13 years working on the railroad.

@@markjl261would be nice if the two Canadian engines found new homes. Hope a Miracle happens

@@nicholasmedovich6729 I agree that would be Awesome to see both steam locomotives in Action!

@@markjl261only location for an operation is Canadian RR museum in Delson or age of steam roundhouse

Interesting, I will see what I can find out.

@@markjl261 thank you

I bet your O Gauge train looks Awesome of the NYLE!

You are very welcome! I sure am thankful I was able to record this Conrail action before it all became part of railroad History! Thank you for watching and commenting, I appreciate it!

Great memories from the Past! I will be working on a KCS railroad farewell video soon. Thank you for commenting on this video!

That would be where the Greenville Subdivision starts going west towards Wylie, Texas. Four scheduled KCS trains use the Greenville Subdivision daily, along with occasional extra trains. I will be making a KCS Farewell video of the KCS Greenville Subdivision soon! Thanks for posting your comment, I appreciate the views!

Thanks for the Compliment! I have other videos on this UA-cam channel when this part of the former NKP mainline had NS Trains pass over the former 19th street line in Erie, Pennsylvania!

@@markjl261 I grew up in Silver Creek NY, and the same NS and Conrail/CSX mainlines pass through there, lots of trains when I was a kid.

@@jstoli996c4s I lived in Erie, Pennsylvania my entire life until age 49, I moved to Texas in 2010 to fulfill my life time dream of getting a job on a railroad as a shortline locomotive engineer. This April 29th makes 13 years if being a engineer for me and I still enjoy it. That part of the Country in New York and Pennsylvania are Great Places to be a railfan and watch trains! Awesome that you are from that area, I definitely enjoyed the Conrail days from the time Conrail came about and up to the pre takeover of Conrail by NS and CSX.

Definitely was unbelievable to see in person. Not only is it Dangerous it is also illegal and comes with a costly traffic ticket if caught by the police.

The Texas State Railroad is definitely a Texas State Treasure for all Railfans! Thank you for the Compliment!

Definitely a Great Railroad to visit! A Treasure for Railfans!

I totally agree, this was one of the Best Excursion Trains to ride in the Country. Unfortunately this is now part of Railroad History.

Good observation, It definitely use to have more cars in the train, seems like during Covid the train was shortened a few cars.

A number of cars were put in temporary storage during the pandemic due to insufficient demand to keep the network running with it’s entire fleet as well as furloughing a number of mechanics which limits the ability to perform overhauls on the railcars. For nearly two years, Amtrak has been working to refill those positions because their workforce was insufficient to maintain the fleet at historic levels. It is expected that sometime later this fiscal year that they will finally be able to speed up overhaul work on the cars that are sitting at the Beech Grove shops out of service with most of them expected to be restored to service sometime next fiscal year. We could see a handful of cars restored to service this summer.

@@johnsons74thsquadron74 thank you for that explanation, I was also curious as to why the Texas Eagle is operating with less cars. Personally speaking I sure hope the Amtrak GE Genesis Locomotives are around for awhile.

@@markjl261 It’s not just the Texas Eagle. Every long distance line is operating with shorter consists than usual. I did have a chat with a customer service rep at Amtrak some weeks ago and was told that the sightseer lounge car is likely to return soon to the Eagle, which is a great start.

@@johnsons74thsquadron74 thank you for this information. I see the Texas Eagle often. I work for the Blacklands Railroad as a shortline locomotive engineer and see the Texas Eagle often as I drive to work on our HOB Branchline. I usually see the Texas Eagle around Mineola, Big Sandy and Gladewater. I am a fan of Amtrak Trains and I actually took photos of the Genesis Locomotives when I lived in Erie Pennsylvania when they were new leaving the GE Plant. Very Awesome information, I definitely appreciate this tremendously!