BNSF Mixed Freight Train Slowly Comes to a Stop A. Train 2026-09-26 | BNSF Mixed Freight Train Slowly Comes to a Stop
Quick Look at Train Running on Plain in Spain A. Train 2020-01-01 | Apologies for this being a vertical video as I was not the one to film this time.In October 2019, my brother was on a trip in Spain when he took this short video. It shows the end of a Renfe Operadora passenger train traveling a few miles outside Cadiz.
Shave and a Haircut and Wave from AMTK 130 Leading California Zephyr A. Train 2019-09-09 | The westbound "California Zephyr" speeds through Agency, Iowa on September 8, 2019. Amtrak #5 is running one minute late this evening. Leading the way is the 40th anniversary heritage unit AMTK 130 in Phase II paint. The engineer inside plays "Shave and a Haircut, two bits" on the horn while approaching, and they wave out of the cab window just before going by.After #5's defect detector report, the radio scanner picks up some Canadian Pacific chatter.This train will be seen later at the Fort Morgan, Colorado station by YouTube user Mike Jensen 80701: youtu.be/3DKl1RMuI7I, in Sacramento, California by user Adam Ghimenti: youtu.be/IZmaJPrPfuo, and at Hercules by user Sky Rider: youtu.be/IAoRn9gTElk.Consist:Amtrak 130 GE P42DC Phase II anniversary unitAmtrak 4 GE P42DC61048 baggage car39015 transition dormitory car32022 sleeping car32016 sleeping car32077 sleeping car38007 dining car33016 sightseer lounge31028 baggage-coach34058 coach31035 baggage-coach
Amtrak in Twilight with Horn Show and PRR Private Car A. Train 2019-08-30 | The westbound "California Zephyr" comes through Agency, Iowa after sunset on August 29, 2019. The engineer gives a horn salute after reaching this crossing. Bringing up the end of Amtrak #5 this evening is a private Pennsylvania Railroad varnish. This car is the "Colonial Crafts."Sorry about the camera going out of focus as the train passes. It refocuses in time for the PRR car.The "Zephyr" will be filmed later at the Fort Morgan, Colorado station by YouTube user Mike Jensen 80701: youtu.be/yPHMPOkj1Vw.Consist:Amtrak 74 GE P42DCAmtrak 27 GE P42DC61032 baggage car39043 transition dormitory car32026 sleeping car32053 sleeping car32067 sleeping car38068 dining car33031 sightseer lounge31011 baggage-coach34035 coach34028 coachSUEX (ex-PRR) 7149 "Colonial Crafts" sleeping car
Two Viewliner Diners on California Zephyr A. Train 2019-08-20 | Amtrak #5 comes by Agency, Iowa as it speeds westward on August 19, 2019. The "California Zephyr" is running seventeen minutes late this evening. There's a strange sight behind the engines on this #5. The first two cars are both Viewliner II dining cars.Also, the train's engineer is heard talking to a BNSF foreman as it's approaching the town.Consist:Amtrak 193 GE P42DCAmtrak 127 GE P42DC68011 "Frankfort" dining car68014 "Jackson" dining car61024 baggage car39011 transition dormitory car32003 sleeping car32027 sleeping car32106 sleeping car38060 dining car33005 sightseer lounge31015 baggage-coach34135 coach34091 coach
Private Cars Berlin and America on California Zephyr A. Train 2019-08-02 | The eastbound "California Zephyr" is running on the westbound track as it passes Agency, Iowa on August 2, 2019. Amtrak #6's engineer gives a bit of extra horn as they pass. Bringing up the end of the train is a pair of private cars. The first private varnish is the "Berlin," a former American Orient Express sleeping car. It's followed by the New York Central observation car "America."This #6 was caught earlier by YouTube user Adam Ghimenti at Sacramento, California: youtu.be/OA-yA-wqcPo, by user Michael DeMarco at Winter Park, Colorado: youtu.be/SkUF22cVDR0, by user Trains of Nebraska at Lincoln: youtu.be/S9UDJvhGVn8, and by user LocoLuke at Ashland, Nebraska: youtu.be/FnL73k54ZpU.The "Zephyr" will go on to be filmed by YouTuber Metra BNSF Rails in Riverside, Illinois: youtu.be/E9SdYOM_-Yw.Consist:Amtrak 4 GE P42DCAmtrak 1 GE P42DC61026 baggage car39015 transition dormitory car32077 sleeping car32006 sleeping car32053 sleeping car38066 dining car33021 sightseer lounge34085 coach31010 baggage-coach34107 coachRPCX 2263 "Berlin" sleeping carPPCX 800086 (ex-NYC 9) "America" business car
Test Train in Twilight A. Train 2019-07-22 | An eastbound Amtrak train speeds past Agency, Iowa after sunset on July 21, 2019. This isn't a normal Amtrak train. This is a test train made of four locomotives and several single-level cars some not usually seen west of Chicago. The engines include the Phase II anniversary unit AMTK 130 second out. It's followed by a pair of Chargers. The purpose of this train is to test Positive Train Control (PTC) on a train with a profile near that of a long-distance train.I didn't get a lot of warning that this train was close, hence why I'm not close to the track.This train was filmed earlier at Emeryville, California by YouTube user San Joaquin Railfan: youtu.be/SGnJe_UOZkM, at Hercules by user Sky Rider: youtu.be/lgcspP8wLVE, in Sacramento by user Adam Ghimenti: youtu.be/AkvWx0vKkHo, in Roseville by user Golden State Railfan: youtu.be/J8eAI_l-JIA?t=2m55s, at Colfax by user Donner Rail Productions: youtu.be/dRaQmR2oe-U, at Patrick, Nevada by user TheNevadaRailfan: youtu.be/pCtnkO3Qcuo, at Lincoln, Nebraska by user Owen the Train Man: youtu.be/8ykdRS27ziU?t=7m31s, and at Hastings, Iowa by user Thunderbolt 1996: youtu.be/buFT3JSye6k.Consist:Amtrak 202 GE P42DCAmtrak 130 GE P42DC Phase II anniversary unitIDTX 4617 Siemens SC-44IDTX 4618 Siemens SC-44Amtrak 10020 "Pacific Bend" sleeping car68013 "Hartford" dining car69004 baggage-dormitory68005 "Boston" dining car43386 café61068 baggage car61033 baggage car61024 baggage car
Frisco Private Car on Slow Amtrak in the Rain A. Train 2019-07-17 | A stray shower following the line of thunderstorms that just passed through is raining on Agency, Iowa as the eastbound "California Zephyr" comes by on July 17, 2019. Amtrak #6 going slowly on the left track this afternoon. Bringing up the end of the train is the private varnish "Cimarron River." This Pullman was built in 1948 for the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway, or Frisco: http://www.cimriver.com#6 was filmed two days ago in West Sacramento, California by YouTube user Adam Ghimenti: youtu.be/WTrj9Wimefk.Engines:Amtrak 144 GE P42DCAmtrak 38 GE P42DC
Largest Steam Engine on Kate Shelley High Bridge A. Train 2019-07-17 | Well this time went better.On July 15, 2019, special Union Pacific excursion train is led eastward by a Big Boy, the largest operating steam locomotive in the world, across the Kate Shelley High Bridge, one of the longest and tallest double track railroad bridges, east of the train's destination of Boone, Iowa. The train is running on the new concrete High Bridge on the far side of the original steel High Bridge. This special is running for the benefit of the Union Pacific Museum in Council Bluffs.At the end, you can see part of the crowd that was farther down the hill. The crowd and line of cars behind the camera continued to the top of the hill.This video went better than when I filmed the last time a steam engine crossed the Kate Shelley High Bridge seven years ago: youtu.be/l0Dz2hD9yPI.Consist:UP 4014 ALCO 4-8-8-4 Big BoyUPP 814 "Joe Jordan" water tenderUPP 809 "Jim Adams" water tenderUP 8167 GE C45AHUPP 6334 "Art Lockman" tool carUPP 209 "Howard Fogg" power carUPP 5714 "Lynn Nystrom" baggage carUPP 207 power carUPP 7011 "Missouri River Eagle" dome dining carUPP 9009 "City of San Francisco" dome loungeUPP 8008 "City of Portland" dome dining carUPP 7015 "Challenger" dome carUPP 5752 "Promontory" display carUPP 1602 "Green River" deluxe sleeping carUPP 2066 power carUPP 9005 "Walter Dean" dome loungeUPP 5011 "City of Denver" dining carUPP 119 "Kenefick" business car
Amtrak #6 with AMTK 156 as Third Unit A. Train 2019-07-12 | The eastbound "California Zephyr" passes Agency, Iowa in the evening of July 11, 2019. Three engines are leading Amtrak #5 instead of the usual two. The third one is the 40th anniversary heritage unit AMTK 156. "Rudolph," as he's sometimes known, wears the Phase I paint scheme.This train was caught earlier by YouTube user Adam Ghimenti at West Sacramento, California: youtu.be/8A7uBuVA_hM, by user Owen the Train Man at Lincoln, Nebraska: youtu.be/T8em6XIDJm8?t=191, by user Trains of Nebraska also near Lincoln: youtu.be/bV3SvrLfS08, and by user Thunderbolt 1996 in Emerson, Iowa: youtu.be/AiMUVAuiKnI.Consist:Amtrak 144 GE P42DCAmtrak 38 GE P42DCAmtrak 156 GE P42DC Phase I Anniversary unit61032 baggage car39037 transition dormitory car32055 sleeping car32069 sleeping car32034 sleeping car38028 dining car33018 sightseer lounge31011 baggage-coach34099 coach34058 coach
Amtrak #5 with Frisco Private Car A. Train 2019-07-11 | The westbound "California Zephyr" speeds past Agency, Iowa on July 10, 2019. The end of Amtrak #5 this evening has the private varnish "Cimarron River." This Pullman was built for the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway also known as the "Frisco" like how it's written above the car's windows (http://www.cimriver.com/).YouTube user Mike Jensen 80701 will film this train in the morning at Fort Morgan, Colorado: youtu.be/GpEgbF3vIiU. YouTuber Adam Ghimenti will catch it in two days in Sacramento, California: youtu.be/tXpYgqhS7XU.Consist:Amtrak 186 GE P42DCAmtrak 147 GE P42DC61026 baggage car39015 transition dormitory car32077 sleeping car32006 sleeping car32053 sleeping car38062 dining car33021 sightseer lounge34085 coach34107 coach31010 baggage-coachSLSF 1466 "Cimarron River" sleeping car
The Patrón Tequila Express Private Car on Seven-Hour-Late Amtrak A. Train 2019-07-11 | The eastbound "California Zephyr" comes by Agency, Iowa in the afternoon of July 10, 2019. There may be a "Shave and a Haircut" and 0:14. Amtrak #6's engineer does give a wave from inside the cab as they reach the camera. The train has just left the station in Ottumwa almost seven and a half hours late. It was delayed several hours in Nebraska by the aftereffects of yesterday's flooding.A private varnish is bringing up the rear of #6 today. "The Patrón Tequila Express" is an oberservation car that was built in 1927 that originally belonged to the Gulf, Mobile, & Ohio Railroad.This "Zephyr" was caught two days ago in West Sacramento, California by YouTuber Adam Ghimenti: youtu.be/1O5pI9maeK4. It was also filmed earlier today at Lincoln, Nebraska by YouTube user Owen the Train Man: youtu.be/Wri1XoARRsE?t=88, and at Omaha by user Daniel Gresham: youtu.be/CoHIbnXSvgg.Consist:Amtrak 24 GE P42DCAmtrak 46 GE P42DC61042 baggage car39014 transition dormitory car32002 sleeping car32049 sleeping car32085 sleeping car38007 dining car33042 sightseer lounge34062 coach34096 coach31005 baggage-coachGMO 50 "The Patrón Tequila Express" observation car
Steam Engine Pulls Freight Train Plus Radio Chatter A. Train 2019-07-10 | On July 5, 2019, the radio scanner picks up the Iowa Interstate dispatcher giving a warrant to the IAIS 6988 West. Just before the one minute mark, a whistle can be heard in the distance. A steam whistle. Just as the dispatcher is finishing at 3:42, smoke can be seen above the trees. The 2-10-2 QJ steam locomotive No. 6988 soon appears and goes through the Highway 21 crossing here near Carnforth, Iowa with a mixed freight train in tow. I can't remember seeing a steam engine pull a train that wasn't a passenger train before. Bringing up the end of the train is a Geep riding along.6988 is returning to its home in Newton after spending Independence Day pulling excursions as part of Oxford's 150th anniversary celebration. The engine still has the flags that were put on it for the festivities.As the train is going away, the defect detector the train went over before the crossing broadcasts its report twice on two different channels.Engines:IAIS 6988 Datong 2-10-2 Santa FeIAIS 707 EMD GP38-2
Horn Show from Amtrak with Coach Between Engines and Baggage Car A. Train 2019-07-05 | The eastbound "California Zephyr" comes through the Chief Wapello Road crossing east of Agency, Iowa on July 5, 2019. The engineer plays "Shave and a Haircut" with the horn before reaching the crossing. There's quite an unusual sight behind Amtrak #6's engines. The train's first car is a coach that's been placed between the units and the baggage car. Then there is also the "Edward L. Ullman" sleeping car just ahead of the dining car.You can see flags put up for Independence Day are still flying in the cemetery across the tracks.The "Zephyr" will go on to be filmed by YouTube user Metra BNSF Rails in Riverside, Illinois: youtu.be/iFDPiINA0-4.Consist:Amtrak 144 GE P42DCAmtrak 38 GE P42DC34090 coach61024 baggage car39037 transition dormitory car32055 sleeping car32069 sleeping car32003 "Edward L. Ullman" sleeping car38028 dining car33018 sightseer lounge31003 baggage-coach34099 coach34058 coach
California Zephyr with Four Coaches at Agency, Iowa A. Train 2019-07-04 | The westbound "California Zephyr" goes by Agency, Iowa on July 3, 2019. This evening, Amtrak #5 has four coaches after the sightseer lounge instead of the usual three.This train will be filmed tomorrow in Fort Morgan, Colorado by YouTube user Mike Jensen 80701: youtu.be/VWezmWYsJuA.Consist:Amtrak 192 GE P42DCAmtrak 136 GE P42DC61064 baggage car39016 transition dormitory car32070 sleeping car32078 sleeping car32017 sleeping car38066 dining car33040 sightseer lounge34047 coach31031 baggage-coach34072 coach34058 coach
Union Pacific Leads California Zephyr on BNSF A. Train 2019-07-02 | The eastbound "California Zephyr" goes through Agency, Iowa in the afternoon of July 2, 2019. A locomotive from Union Pacific is leading Amtrak #6 today. The freight unit was added after the train had mechanical problems.The "Zephyr" was filmed two days ago in West Sacramento, California without the UP engine by YouTube user Adam Ghimenti: youtu.be/uYcOXXGQNiE. It was also caught earlier today near Minden, Nebraska by YouTuber Trains of Nebraska: youtu.be/Yyo66ABy0PU.Consist:UP 5731 GE AC44CWCTEAmtrak 60 GE P42DCAmtrak 136 GE P42DC61064 baggage car39016 transition dormitory car32070 sleeping car32078 sleeping car32017 sleeping car38066 dining car33040 sightseer lounge34047 coach31026 baggage-coach34072 coach
Amtrak with Horn Show and BNSF Freight Train with Gray KCSM Race A. Train 2019-07-02 | Two westbound trains are seen racing into Agency, Iowa on June 30, 2019. The first one to come by is the left-hand running "California Zephyr." While approaching, the engineer of plays "Shave and a Haircut" on the horn and gives a wave from inside the cab. Amtrak #5 also happens to have the "Edward L. Ullman" as its third sleeping car.Then the BNSF mixed freight train comes through. It's not going as fast as it could be, but it doesn't have be going fast since it will be stopping short of Ottumwa for Amtrak to stop at the station there. This train's second unit is a rare sight. It's an engine from Kansas City Southern de México that's still in the old gray paint of Transportación Ferroviaria Mexicana (TFM). In addition to that, the fourth unit is a repainted SD75M and the fifth one is a Geep. There's also some former Chicago & North Western covered hoppers in the train with the "Employee Owned" logo.The "Zephyr" will be filmed later in Fort Morgan, Colorado by YouTube user @MikeJensen-jt9yr: youtu.be/FujMQI_nGe8."California Zephyr" consist:Amtrak 11 GE P42DCAmtrak 38 GE P42DC61024 baggage car39037 transition dormitory car32055 sleeping car32069 sleeping car32003 "Edward L. Ullman" sleeping car38028 dining car33018 sightseer lounge31003 baggage-coach34099 coach34090 coachMixed freight train engines:BNSF 7560 GE ES44DCKCSM 4545 (ex-TFM 2645) GE AC4400CWBNSF 9114 EMD SD70ACeBNSF 274 EMD SD75MBNSF 2704 EMD GP39-2
Horn Show and BN Legacy Hoppper on BNSF Grain Train A. Train 2019-06-29 | A westbound BNSF grain train comes into Agency, Iowa on the morning of June 29, 2019. There's just one locomotive leading this freight train. The engineer inside gives a lot of horn. There may even be a "Shave and a Haircut" in there. The train's second car is a Legacy covered hopper for the Burlington Northern. Legacy hoppers are new covered hoppers BNSF had delivered with predecessor railroads' logos. Two distributed power units bring up the end of this train.Engines:BNSF 6246 GE ES44ACBNSF 5270 GE C44-9WBNSF 7451 GE ES44DC
Four ACes 2x2 on BNSF Coal Train A. Train 2019-06-28 | An empty BNSF coal train comes through Agency, Iowa as it journeys westward to Wyoming on June 20, 2019. Both locomotives on the front of this unit freight train are ACes. Then there are two distributed power units on the end of the train, and they are both ACes too.Also, there's a BNSF Maintenance of Way truck parked on the north side of the tracks.Coal train engines:BNSF 8557 EMD SD70ACeBNSF 9205 EMD SD70ACeBNSF 9393 EMD SD70ACeBNSF 8795 EMD SD70ACeMoW equipment:BNSF 26688 Chevrolet hi-rail truck
Shave and a Haircut from Westbound California Zephyr at Agency, Iowa A. Train 2019-06-28 | The westbound "California Zephyr" goes into Agency, Iowa on June 19, 2019. The engineer of Amtrak #5 plays "Shave and a Haircut" just before entering the town.This train will be filmed tomorrow in Fort Morgan, Colorado by YouTube user Mike Jensen 80701: youtu.be/9Rf_qz6UgYI. In two days, it will be caught at Sacramento, California by YouTuber Adam Ghimenti: youtu.be/hodKp6uJV8Q.Consist:Amtrak 193 GE P42DCAmtrak 203 GE P42DC61041 baggage car39012 transition dormitory car32075 sleeping car32026 sleeping car32090 sleeping car38059 dining car33048 sightseer lounge34087 coach34109 coach34106 coach
BNSF Sand Train Led by Two Dash 9s A. Train 2019-06-26 | An eastbound BNSF unit freight train of one hundred two-bay covered hoppers passes Agency, Iowa on June 19, 2019. This looks like an empty sand train. It's pulled by a pair of Dash 9s.Engines:BNSF 5204 GE C44-9WBNSF 5510 GE C44-9W
Six Engines on BNSF Coal Train Passing Agency, Iowa A. Train 2019-06-26 | It's raining in Agency, Iowa as a westbound BNSF coal train goes by the town on June 19, 2019. Five locomotives lead this empty train. The second one is an uncommon AC4400. A distributed power unit on the end makes for a total of six engines.Engines:BNSF 5834 GE ES44ACBNSF 5618 GE AC4400CWBNSF 8496 EMD SD70ACeBNSF 6191 GE ES44ACBNSF 6022 GE ES44ACBNSF 6337 GE ES44AC
Barely Catching Amtrak in the Rain at Agency, Iowa A. Train 2019-06-26 | The camera just barely recovers from a memory card error in time to record the eastbound "California Zephyr" as it passes Agency, Iowa on a rainy June 19, 2019. Amtrak #6 has an uncommon P40 as its second locomotive.YouTuber Adam Ghimenti filmed this train earlier at West Sacramento, California: youtu.be/lNzo2iMIP2k.Engines:Amtrak 60 GE P42DCAmtrak 824 GE P40DC
BNSF Train of Old ATSF and BN Hopper Cars A. Train 2019-06-26 | A westbound BNSF train enters Agency, Iowa on the evening of June 18, 2019. Most of this train is made of old Santa Fe Railway and Burlington Northern Railroad hopper cars. There's even a couple Chicago, Burlington, & Quincy cars at 1:35 and 2:08.Engines:BNSF 7983 GE ES44C4BNSF 7361 GE ES44DC
CREX and Two DPUs on BNSF Coal Train A. Train 2019-06-26 | A westbound BNSF coal train comes by Agency, Iowa on the evening of June 18, 2019. This empty has a leased Citi Rail Gevo as its second unit. On the other end of the unit freight train is a pair of ACes working as distributed power units.Engines:BNSF 6239 GE ES44ACCREX 1413 GE ES44ACBNSF 9395 EMD SD70ACeBNSF 8406 EMD SD70ACe
HLCX, Ex-NS, and BN Green Geeps Pull One-Car-Long Local A. Train 2019-06-25 | The eastbound BNSF local freight train L-CHI664 passes Agency, Iowa on the evening of June 18, 2019. Four locomotives, all Geeps, are leading this 664. The first and last one are both leased from Helm Financial. The second Geep is an ex-Norfolk Southern unit that's leased from Wells Fargo Rail. The third engine is a former Burlington Northern Geep still in Cascade green. Then after all four is a single tank car which is the entirety of cars for 664 today.Consist:HLCX 1073 EMD GP38-2FURX (ex-NS) 5580 EMD GP38-2BNSF (ex-BN) 2117 EMD GP38ACHLCX 3812 EMD GP38-2TAEX 266 tank car
BNSF Coal Train with Three DPUs Decends Agency Hill A. Train 2019-06-25 | An empty westbound BNSF coal train goes down Agency Hill east of Ottumwa, Iowa on June 18, 2019. Two ACes lead the way. Surprisingly, there are three distributed power units on the end. These DPUs are a MACe, a Gevo, and a MAC.Engines:BNSF 9213 EMD SD70ACeBNSF 9228 EMD SD70ACeBNSF 9738 EMD SD70MACeBNSF 5907 GE ES44ACBNSF 9984 EMD SD70MAC
Shave and a Haircut and Wave from Amtrak on Agency Hill A. Train 2019-06-25 | The eastbound "California Zephyr" climbs Agency Hill east of Ottumwa, Iowa on June 18, 2019. The engineer of Amtrak #6 plays "Shave and a Haircut, two bits" on the horn. There's also a wave out the window on the conductor's side of the cab.This train was caught yesterday by YouTube user @bmw325iscoupe at the Fort Morgan, Colorado station: youtu.be/rOChEQfDGxA.Engines:Amtrak 203 GE P42DCAmtrak 161 GE P42DC
BNSF MAC DPU on Empty Coal Train A. Train 2019-06-24 | A westbound empty BNSF coal train goes past Agency, Iowa on the evening of June 17, 2019. A pair of Gevos leads this unit freight train. A venerable MAC fills the role of distributed power unit (DPU) on the end.At the start of the video, the signal on the other track can be seen as yellow. The is from a westbound Amtrak train running on that track. It will pass here in a few minutes: youtu.be/BXLXiEkLl84.Engines:BNSF 6107 GE ES44ACBNSF 6021 GE ES44ACBNSF 8904 EMD SD70MAC
ES44DC and ES44C4 Lead BNSF Coal Train A. Train 2019-06-24 | An empty BNSF coal train heads westward past Agency, Iowa on June 17, 2019. Two different types of Gevos are pulling this unit freight train. Both are not the type that's usually seen on coal trains.I caught this train when it was loaded heading east through here just four days ago: youtu.be/kT4I_35CoeE.Engines:BNSF 7510 GE ES44DCBNSF 8116 GE ES44C4
Union Pacific MoW Cars on BNSF Mixed Freight Train A. Train 2019-06-24 | A westbound BNSF mixed freight train comes by Agency, Iowa on June 17, 2019. This looks like the GALDMO, which runs from Galesburg, Illinois (GAL) to Des Moines, Iowa (DMO). The DMO is on the short side today with just twenty-four cars. Nine of these cars are Union Pacific Maintenance of Way equipment. These cars look new, and they have RELCO Locomotive's logo on them. RELCO has a shop not-too-far down the line at Albia.Engines:BNSF 5518 GE C44-9WBNSF 4032 GE C44-9W
Amtrak Engineer Gives Shave and a Haircut and Wave at Agency, Iowa A. Train 2019-06-24 | Amtrak #6 passes Agency, Iowa heading east toward Chicago on June 16, 2019. The engineer of the "California Zephyr" plays "Shave and a Haircut" and waves out the window while going by.This train was filmed earlier by YouTube user Adam Ghimenti in West Sacramento, California: youtu.be/wk37_OUe8MM, and by YouTuber Marne_KJ-80701 at Fort Morgan, Colorado: youtu.be/JXdq65H1kCM.Consist:Amtrak 155 GE P42DCAmtrak 163 GE P42DC61042 baggage car39029 transition dormitory car32002 sleeping car32049 sleeping car32085 sleeping car38007 dining car33042 sightseer lounge34062 coach34096 coach31005 baggage-coach
Amtrak Nearly Eight Hours Late at Agency, Iowa A. Train 2019-06-23 | The eastbound "California Zephyr" goes by the town of Agency, Iowa in the afternoon of June 15, 2019. Amtrak #6 just left the station in Ottumwa seven hours and fifty-one minutes late. This train had a late departure from Emeryville, California due to its westbound arrival there being hours late from "mechanical issues."This #6 was caught at Sacramento, California by YouTube user Adam Ghimenti: youtu.be/c06hNCqCiRI. It was also filmed earlier today near Hastings, Nebraska by YouTuber Trains of Nebraska: youtu.be/g8TLY9nFyAc.Consist:Amtrak 151 GE P42DCAmtrak 186 GE P42DC61026 baggage car39019 transition dormitory car32077 sleeping car32006 sleeping car32034 sleeping car38062 dining car33021 sightseer lounge34085 coach34107 coach31010 baggage-coach
Amtrak #5 with P40 Running Eleven Minutes Late A. Train 2019-06-23 | The westbound "California Zephyr" comes through the Chief Wapello Road crossing east of Agency, Iowa on June 14, 2019. Amtrak #5 is running eleven minutes late this evening. An uncommon P40 locomotive is the train's second unit. As #5 is going away, the radio scanner picks up the BNSF dispatcher getting a warrant back from the last westbound through here: youtube.com/watch?v=8BLoubmJaTE.This train will be filmed tomorrow by YouTube user Mike Jensen 80701: youtu.be/sNIFLnViRmA.Consist:Amtrak 60 GE P42DCAmtrak 824 GE P40DC61010 baggage car39015 transition dormitory car32057 sleeping car32097 sleeping car32031 sleeping car38031 dining car33028 sightseer lounge31015 baggage-coach34040 coach34091 coach
Ferromex Engine on BNSF Sand Train A. Train 2019-06-23 | A westbound BNSF sand train is seen going past the Chief Wapello Road railroad crossing in the countryside east of Agency, Iowa on June 14, 2019. This unit freight train's second locomotive is a Gevo from the Mexican railroad Ferromex.Engines:BNSF 7749 GE ES44DCFXE 4648 GE ES44ACBNSF 8220 GE ES44C4
BNSF Coal Train with Covered Hopper A. Train 2019-06-22 | The camera starts recording just as a westbound BNSF coal train goes through the train station in Ottumwa, Iowa on June 14, 2019. Unfortunately, I wasn't fast enough to get a full look at the front of the train. The leader is a Gevo leased from Citi Rail. Strangely, there's a covered hopper at 0:07, breaking up what otherwise would be a normal empty coal train.This is filmed from the second story of the depot, which is the location of the Wapello County Historical Society and Museum.Engines:CREX 13## GE ES44ACBNSF ? EMD SD70ACe
Amtrak Departs Ottumwa Station and Plays Shave and a Haircut A. Train 2019-06-22 | The eastbound "California Zephyr" makes its departure from the train station in downtown Ottumwa, Iowa on June 14, 2019. As the train is going away, Amtrak #6's engineer is heard playing "Shave and a Haircut, two bits" on the horn at 5:02. Also, the Burlington Junction's resident yard engine is seen parked on a siding at the end of the video."California Zephyr" consist:Amtrak 202 GE P42DCAmtrak 19 GE P42DC61064 baggage car39016 transition dormitory car32025 sleeping car32078 sleeping car32017 sleeping car38066 dining car33040 sightseer lounge34047 coach31026 baggage-coach34052 coachYard engine:BJRY 714 EMD GP7u
Amtrak Arrives at Ottumwa Depot as Crew Talks to Dispatcher A. Train 2019-06-21 | The eastbound "California Zephyr" comes through Ottumwa, Iowa and stops at the station on June 14, 2019. As Amtrak #6 is approaching, the engineer is heard over the radio reporting an "unannounced yellow flag" to the dispatcher.YouTuber Adam Ghimenti caught this train two days ago at West Sacramento, California: youtu.be/D8xJqWJUZzI.Consist:Amtrak 202 GE P42DCAmtrak 19 GE P42DC61064 baggage car39016 transition dormitory car32025 sleeping car32078 sleeping car32017 sleeping car38066 dining car33040 sightseer lounge34047 coach31026 baggage-coach34052 coach
Three Warbonnets Lead Short BNSF Local Train A. Train 2019-06-21 | The BNSF local mixed freight train L-CHI664 heads eastward past Agency, Iowa on June 20, 2019. Three Dash 9s are on the front of the train. All of them are former Santa Fe engines still in their warbonnet paint schemes. 664 is on the short side this evening being only ten cars long.Engines:BNSF (ex-ATSF) 683 GE C44-9WBNSF (ex-ATSF) 694 GE C44-9WBNSF (ex-ATSF) 654 GE C44-9W
Shave and a Haircut and Wave from Amtrak with Two Private Cars A. Train 2019-06-21 | A bit of radio chatter is heard before the eastbound "California Zephyr" comes by Agency, Iowa on June 20, 2019. The engineer gives a "Shave and a Haircut" and a wave as they pass by. A pair of private cars is on the end of Amtrak #6 today. The first one is the Boston and Maine "Salisbury Beach." It's followed by the Pennsylvania Railroad "Colonial Crafts." Both of these varnishes are Pullman cars.Also, there is a BNSF Maintenance of Way truck parked on the other side of this railroad crossing.#6 was filmed before by YouTube user Adam Ghimenti at West Sacramento, California: youtu.be/jhcPxUL2x8U, by user 1moremotive in Sacramento: youtu.be/9xENAt0cYiM, by user Michael DeMarco in Fraser: youtu.be/Vb28_UwOHJs and Winter Park, Colorado: youtu.be/qJ8xaOw-CB4, and by user Marne_KJ-80701 in Fort Morgan: youtu.be/aXtkCbYNNQY."California Zephyr" consist:Amtrak 202 GE P42DCAmtrak 19 GE P42DC61064 baggage car39016 transition dormitory car32025 sleeping car32078 sleeping car32017 sleeping car38066 dining car33040 sightseer lounge34047 coach31026 baggage-coach34052 coachSUEX 800257 (ex-BM 34) "Salisbury Beach" sleeping carSUEX (ex-PRR) 7149 "Colonial Crafts" sleeping carMoW equipment:BNSF 26688 Chevrolet hi-rail truck
H1 Dash 9 on BNSF Mixed Freight Train in Ottumwa A. Train 2019-06-20 | An eastbound BNSF mixed freight train passes through downtown Ottumwa, Iowa on June 14, 2019. The train's second unit is a Dash 9 in the Heritage I paint scheme.Engines:BNSF 7222 GE ES44DCBNSF 1060 GE C44-9W
Three CSX Engines on BNSF Phosphate Train A. Train 2019-06-20 | An eastbound unit freight train passes Agency, Iowa on the BNSF mainline through the town in the evening of June 13, 2019. This looks like a phosphate train heading back to CSX. Three CSX locomotives pull the train with two in the Yellow Nose 3 paint scheme bracketing one in the older Yellow Nose 2 livery. Most of the covered hoppers are CSX as well with some being old Family Lines System cars.Engines:CSX 5264 GE ES40DCCSX 241 GE AC4400CWCSX 3109 GE ES44AH
GP50, HLCX, and SD60M Pull BNSF Local Freight Train A. Train 2019-06-19 | An eastbound BNSF mixed freight train comes to the top of the grade in Agency, Iowa on June 13, 2019. This is the local train L-CHI664. Three engines are leading the 664 this evening. The leader is a BNSF GP series engine. Another Geep is the second unit. This one is leased from Helm Financial. The third one is an SD60M. After the local passes, the scanner picks up some chatter between the train's crew and the dispatcher.Engines:BNSF 3147 EMD GP50HLCX 3891 EMD GP38-2BNSF 1431 EMD SD60M
BC Rail Cowl Unit is Only Engine on BNSF Wind Blade Train A. Train 2019-06-19 | On the morning of June 19, 2019, a wind blade train heads westward on the BNSF mainline by Agency, Iowa. Just one locomotive is pulling this train. This one unit wonder is a rare Dash 8 cowl unit from BC Rail.This train will be filmed later in western Iowa by YouTube user Heartland Railfans: youtu.be/lDdMXxm64Oo.Engine:BCOL 4605 GE C40-8M
Slow Amtrak with FRA Car and Edward L. Ullman Sleeper A. Train 2019-06-19 | The westbound "California Zephyr" slowly comes by Agency, Iowa on the evening of June 18, 2019. Amtrak #5 is following the freight train that passed here about five minutes ago: youtu.be/3YzTIbq64Ps. There are two cars of note on this train. The third sleeping car is named "Edward L. Ullman." Then on the end is a car from the Federal Railroad Administration's Office of Safety.At the end of the video, it looks like a car goes through the next crossing before the gates go back up.#5 will get filmed later in Fort Morgan, Colorado by YouTube user Mike Jensen 80701: youtu.be/EOVqwnNyLuo, and at Pinole, California by YouTuber Sky Rider: youtu.be/DMHoqeUcxvY.Consist:Amtrak 136 GE P42DCAmtrak 55 GE P42DC61024 baggage car39037 transition dormitory car32055 sleeping car32069 sleeping car32003 "Edward L. Ullman" sleeping car38028 dining car33018 sightseer lounge31003 baggage-coach34099 coach34090 coachDOTX 221
Shave and a Haircut and Wave from Amtrak #5 on Left Track A. Train 2019-06-18 | The westbound "California Zephyr" comes through Agency, Iowa on the eastbound track on June 17, 2019. Amtrak #5's engineer gives both a "Shave and a Haircut" and a wave out the window while going by.This train is running eleven minutes late at this point. Earlier, the crew reported they hit a crossing in Fairfield. #5 would later spend about two and a half hours at the next stop in Ottumwa to make a repair.The "Zephyr" will be filmed later at the Fort Morgan, Colorado station by YouTube user Mike Jensen 80701: youtu.be/cbuz6YEPLCA.Consist:Amtrak 155 GE P42DCAmtrak 163 GE P42DC61042 baggage car39029 transition dormitory car32002 sleeping car32049 sleeping car32085 sleeping car38007 dining car33042 sightseer lounge34062 coach34096 coach31005 baggage-coach
Shave and a Haircut and Wave from Amtrak with FRED A. Train 2019-06-18 | On June 13, 2019, the westbound "California Zephyr" comes by the town of Agency, Iowa. While approaching, the engineer of Amtrak #5 plays "Shave and a Haircut, two bits" on the horn. They then give a wave out the cab window as they pass. The last car on the train has one working marker light as well as a flashing rear-end device. It's odd to see a FRED on an Amtrak train.This #5 will be photographed a little later near Chillicothe by another train enthusiast: https://flic.kr/p/2gmht9u.Consist:Amtrak 203 GE P42DCAmtrak 161 GE P42DC61041 baggage car39012 transition dormitory car32075 sleeping car32026 sleeping car32090 sleeping car38059 dining car33048 sightseer lounge34087 coach34109 coach34106 coach
Truck Goes Past Gates Before Amtrak That Hit Car Earlier in the Day A. Train 2019-06-17 | A pickup truck is seen driving around a crossing arm of the Hazel Street crossing in Agency, Iowa on June 17, 2019. The eastbound "California Zephyr" then comes around the bend. Amtrak #6 is running close to three hours late having been delayed after hitting a sport utility vehicle in Omaha early this morning: ketv.com/article/car-collides-with-amtrak-train-in-omaha/28064009.This train also happens to have the "Edward L. Ullman" sleeping car as its third sleeper.#6 was filmed yesterday in Fort Morgan, Colorado by YouTube user Marne_KJ-80701: youtu.be/xuAEIkcmLGY.Consist:Amtrak 136 GE P42DCAmtrak 55 GE P42DC61024 baggage car39037 transition dormitory car32055 sleeping car32069 sleeping car32003 "Edward L. Ullman" sleeping car38028 dining car33018 sightseer lounge31003 baggage-coach34099 coach34090 coach
Wave from BNSF Coal Train Led by ES44DC and ES44C4 A. Train 2019-06-17 | An eastbound BNSF coal train tops the grade at Agency, Iowa on June 13, 2019. The conductor gives a wave out the window while going by. Two different types of Gevos are on the front of this coal drag. Neither is the type that usually gets used for loaded coal trains.Engines:BNSF 7510 GE ES44DCBNSF 8116 GE ES44C4BNSF 9364 EMD SD70ACe
Shave and a Haircut from Amtrak with Two Private Cars Plus Wind Warning Chatter A. Train 2019-06-16 | On June 15, 2019, the westbound "California Zephyr" come through Agency, Iowa. The engineer of Amtrak #5 plays "Shave and a Haircut" on the horn as they enter the town. This is while the engineer is talking to the dispatcher on the radio about high winds reported up the 70 mph down the line. You may spot the approaching storm front in the western sky.Riding on the end of the "Zephyr" this evening is a pair of private cars. The first one is the Boston and Maine "Salisbury Beach." It's followed by the Pennsylvania Railroad "Colonial Crafts." Both of these varnishes are Pullman cars.This train will soon be caught in the storm at Ottumwa, Iowa by YouTube user Bobby Harvey: youtu.be/rElaKXizS40, then later at Minden, Nebraska by user Trains of Nebraska: youtu.be/zzRmnPH_Wgk, in Fort Morgan, Colorado by user Mike Jensen 80701: youtu.be/EbUQNWRSjxQ, at West Sacramento, California by user Adam Ghimenti: youtu.be/il9FLrB2cMY, and at Pinole by user Sky Rider: youtu.be/-neLU3DfX-4.Consist:Amtrak 202 GE P42DCAmtrak 19 GE P42DC61064 baggage car39016 transition dormitory car32025 sleeping car32078 sleeping car32017 sleeping car38066 dining car33040 sightseer lounge34047 coach31026 baggage-coach34052 coachSUEX 800257 (ex-BM 34) "Salisbury Beach" sleeping carSUEX (ex-PRR) 7149 "Colonial Crafts" sleeping car
Shave and a Haircut from Eastbound Amtrak with P40 A. Train 2019-06-15 | The eastbound "California Zephyr" passes Agency, Iowa on June 13, 2019. Amtrak #6's engineer plays the "Shave and a Haircut" tune while going by.This train was caught earlier by YouTube user @bmw325iscoupe in Fort Morgan, Colorado: youtu.be/v3Wd7oEqNuc.Consist:Amtrak 133 GE P42DCAmtrak 824 GE P40DC61010 baggage car39015 transition dormitory car32057 sleeping car32097 sleeping car32031 sleeping car38031 dining car33028 sightseer lounge31015 baggage-coach34040 coach34091 coach
