Uploaded June 2021 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
To keep up with an ever changing world, railroads had to innovate with new technologies and breakthroughs. The diesel-electric locomotive went through many phases throughout its evolution, much like their steam predecessors evolved, going from elegantly streamlined cab units to the utilitarian eco-friendly heavy haul units of today.
Over the years, we've seen many classic examples of diesels at work. From the historic ones still in use on tourist operations, to the many in revenue service today and even on the occasional special, there's lots of variety presented here.
This volume includes:
0:00 Delaware-Lackawanna RS3s (CNJ) 1554 and 4118.
3:30 Atlantic Coast Line E3A 501 at North Carolina Transportation Museum.
4:19 Baltimore & Ohio SW1 8408 at Wilmington & Western.
6:50 Burlington 999 at the Hesston Steam Museum.
8:23 Maine Eastern GP9 764 leased to the Strasburg Rail Road in 2015.
10:47 Mid-Continent Railway Museum RS-4 1256.
13:03 65 tonner and Milwaukee Road SD10 532 at the Whitewater Valley Railroad.
15:59 New Hope & Ivyland GP30 2198.
18:19 Iowa Northern F40s 678 and 461.
23:19 Wisconsin & Southern GP38-2 3895.
24:43 Freight trains on BNSF and Union Pacific.
26:31 CSX freight trains.
28:57 Norfolk Southern freight trains.
32:38 Horseshoe Curve.
35:11 MARC commuter trains.
37:43 Metra commuter trains.
39:03 Amtrak passenger trains.
42:33 Iowa Interstate ES44AC 513, Rock Island heritage unit.
45:04 CSX's executive F40s, newly painted in Baltimore & Ohio inspired appearance.
To keep up with an ever changing world, railroads had to innovate with new technologies and breakthroughs. The diesel-electric locomotive went through many phases throughout its evolution, much like their steam predecessors evolved, going from elegantly streamlined cab units to the utilitarian eco-friendly heavy haul units of today.
Over the years, we've seen many classic examples of diesels at work. From the historic ones still in use on tourist operations, to the many in revenue service today and even on the occasional special, there's lots of variety presented here.
This volume includes:
0:00 Delaware-Lackawanna RS3s (CNJ) 1554 and 4118.
3:30 Atlantic Coast Line E3A 501 at North Carolina Transportation Museum.
4:19 Baltimore & Ohio SW1 8408 at Wilmington & Western.
6:50 Burlington 999 at the Hesston Steam Museum.
8:23 Maine Eastern GP9 764 leased to the Strasburg Rail Road in 2015.
10:47 Mid-Continent Railway Museum RS-4 1256.
13:03 65 tonner and Milwaukee Road SD10 532 at the Whitewater Valley Railroad.
15:59 New Hope & Ivyland GP30 2198.
18:19 Iowa Northern F40s 678 and 461.
23:19 Wisconsin & Southern GP38-2 3895.
24:43 Freight trains on BNSF and Union Pacific.
26:31 CSX freight trains.
28:57 Norfolk Southern freight trains.
32:38 Horseshoe Curve.
35:11 MARC commuter trains.
37:43 Metra commuter trains.
39:03 Amtrak passenger trains.
42:33 Iowa Interstate ES44AC 513, Rock Island heritage unit.
45:04 CSX's executive F40s, newly painted in Baltimore & Ohio inspired appearance.
![[4K] Walkersville Southern Steam Specials](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_SbXGvYCAec/mqdefault.jpg "[4K] Walkersville Southern Steam Specials
Steam returns to the Walkersville Southern Railroad of Walkersville, Maryland. Beginning operations in 1991, this tourist operation runs on four miles of former Pennsylvania Railroad line towards Frederick. This all volunteer railroad has made considerable efforts over the years, having rebuilt the line south across the Monocacy River, and has even rebuilt trackage north.
Jeddo Coal Company 0-4-0T 85 makes its first post-pandemic runs for three weekends of trips. This Vulcan tank engine is one of several engines operated by the Gramlings, and is trucked to various tourist railroads around the country for specials and events. The 85 put on a great show on the railroads regular tourist trains as well as a special photo freight to commemorate the Walkersville Southerns 30th anniversary.
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![[4K] Texas State Railroad Steam Train](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/aDPfqWGc16I/mqdefault.jpg "[4K] Texas State Railroad Steam Train
Nestled in the piney woods of Eastern Texas is the Texas State Railroad. The route runs from Palestine, through Maydelle and terminates in Rusk, Texas at the railroad shops are. The line was built in 1883 by inmates to haul raw materials for a smelter in the Rusk prison. Regular service terminated in 1921, and was then leased to private companies until 1969. In 1972, the line was given to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and was turned into a tourist railroad. In that time, the railroad acquired many pieces of historic railroad equipment, including numerous steam locomotives. With rolling grades and long stretches of straight trackage, trains really get a chance to perform at speed.
In this video, we follow Tremont & Gulf 30, a 1917 built Baldwin 2-8-2. This Mikado served the T&G until 1954, when it was sold to the Magma Arizona Railroad and renumbered 7. In 1974 the engine was sent to the Texas State Railroad, and operated as TSR 400 until 2002. In 2012, the engine was restored and operated as Magma Arizona 7 until 2017, when it became 30 in a T&G inspired look.
This video would be filmed on the last weekend the engine ran as TSR 30. Shortly after, it would be backdated as 400.")
![[4K] Cass Scenic Railroad Journey to Bald Knob](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bH1TaiAq32o/mqdefault.jpg "[4K] Cass Scenic Railroad Journey to Bald Knob
Deep in the Appalachian spine of West Virginia lies the small town of Cass, home to the world-famous Cass Scenic Railroad. The railroad is home to the worlds largest collection of geared Shay steam locomotives, a form of geared locomotive meant for tackling sharp curves, steep grades, and poor track conditions. These geared wonders are just as unique looking as their purpose and have garnered quite the following over the decades. And for the geared steam locomotive fan, Cass is the mecca. Built in 1901 the town was constructed to log the forests on Back Allegheny Mountain, in particular, the Red Spruce trees found primarily at the higher elevations.
Now the railroad is used to haul tourists, not timber. And this little 11 mile long stretch of treacherously steep mountain railroading and the geared marvels that toil these tracks are the draw for thousands of people every year. Join us on the Journey to Bald Knob.")
![[4K] Walkersville Southern Railroad](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/e8mWFx11kQw/mqdefault.jpg "[4K] Walkersville Southern Railroad
The Walkersville Southern Railroad operates on four miles of former Pennsylvania Railroad tracks from Walkersville, MD through the Monocacy River Valley towards Frederick. The all volunteer operation runs regularly on weekends from May to October plus specials. The railroad uses a variety of diesel switchers, with a number of GE 45-tonners and PRR 44 tonners. This tourist railroad has expanded operation considerably in the 30+ years active as a tourist railroad.
For a few weekends each year, steam operates the regular trips and photo specials. The locomotive brought in is from the Gramlings, with one of their traveling tank engines trucked in. Jeddo Coal Company 0-4-0T 85 has been featured for several years.
0:00 Opening
0:44 Roster (as of 2023)
2:23 Regular Trip
14:12 Steam Specials with Jeddo Coal 85
23:40 Photo Specials
30:33 Doubleheaded Christmas Specials")
![[4K] Blue Ridge Scenic Railway](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fUHR2TL4_js/mqdefault.jpg "[4K] Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway operates scenic tourist trains along the Toccoa River on the former Marietta & North Georgia Railroad. These 26-mile trips run north from Blue Ridge, GA on what is today the Georgia Northeastern Railroad. With great scenic river views and an extended layover at the Tennessee border towns of McCaysville, GA and Copperhill, TN, its an excellent day outing.
Consist (Northbound)
GP10 7529, ex-New York Central
-Open-Air Gondola 697, ex-Southern
-Stainless Coach 649, ex-Santa Fe
-Coach 2705, ex-Long Island
-Open-Air Car 114 The Brittany, ex-Canadian National
-Open-Air Car 2975, ex-Long Island
-Concession Car 206, ex-Northern Pacific
-Open-Air Car 405 Snowbird, ex-Boston & Maine
-Open-Air Car 2929 Scotties Car, ex-Long Island
-Coach 332, ex-Louisville & Nashville
-Coach 106, ex-Canadian National, ex-Florida East Coast
-Coach 105, ex-Canadian National, ex-Florida East Coast
GP9R 4631, ex-Grand Trunk Western")
