2020 End of Year Special - Scrapped Videos, Behind the Scenes, & More! AmtrakGuy365 2026-09-19 | 2020 End of Year Special - Scrapped Videos, Behind the Scenes, & More!
Q&A Announcement #9 AmtrakGuy365 2024-05-08 | I thought it was about time for my annual Q&A so here we go, give me your burning questions!Twitter post: twitter.com/AmtrakGuy365/status/1788341189726343539Instagram post: instagram.com/reel/C6uZPLhRqNR/?igsh=MWZzOXliYmE1eDJobQ==Music:badliz - The Great StrategyLeft 4 Dead 2 - WitchSuper Mario 3D Land - OverworldLinks:Twitter: twitter.com/AmtrakGuy365Instagram: instagram.com/amtrakguy365Flickr: flickr.com/people/142453835@N06RedBubble Shop: redbubble.com/people/AmtrakGuy365/shop?asc=uMy Site: http://amtrakguy365.weebly.com
What Happened to B-UNITS? AmtrakGuy365 2024-04-30 | The Booster, or B-unit, was once a staple of most diesel-powered American trains throughout the mid-20th century. They were cheaper cabless variants of their A-unit counterparts, and meant to supply extra horsepower. Steam locomotives were still more powerful than the diesel, but the diesel was far cheaper and more flexible. But what happened to the boosters? Why don't we see them on freight and passenger trains anymore?Music:OMORI - I Think My Dad Shops HereDeltarune - DialtoneSuper Mario RPG - And My Name's BoosterOMORI - Finding Shapes in the CloudsDeltarune - My Funky TownDeltarune - Green RoomDeltarune - Girl Next DoorDeltarune - Game Main Theme (Piano Sketch)Links:Twitter: twitter.com/AmtrakGuy365Instagram: instagram.com/amtrakguy365Flickr: flickr.com/people/142453835@N06RedBubble Shop: redbubble.com/people/AmtrakGuy365/shop?asc=uMy Site: http://amtrakguy365.weebly.com
The RDC: Budds Iconic Diesel Railcar AmtrakGuy365 2024-04-11 | Branchline passenger trains were a troubling money burner for American railroads. Given their federal "common carrier" designation, most railroads were expected to provide some kind of passenger service, no matter how minimal. This came to a head after World War II when Americans were eagerly hitting the road once again. Passenger and commuter trains were facing drastic losses, especially on the branchlines. However, experienced passenger car builder, the Budd Company, had a potential answer to the passenger train woes in the form of the Rail Diesel Car, or RDC. Music:Kirby and The Forgotten Land - Waddle Dee's Weapons ShopSuper Paper Mario - Mr. L Green ThunderSuper Mario Galaxy 2 - Spin Dig GalaxySuper Mario RPG - Welcome to Booster TowerSuper Mario RPG - Rose TownYakuza 5 - VENDOR POPYakuza: Like a Dragon - The Only Way OutSuper Mario RPG - Lets Go Down the Wine RiverOMORI - Push & ShoveSuper Paper Mario - Fort FrancisOMORI - The Last ResortSuper Mario RPG - Lets Play "Geno"Super Mario Odyssey - New Donk City CafeLinks:Twitter: twitter.com/AmtrakGuy365Instagram: instagram.com/amtrakguy365Flickr: flickr.com/people/142453835@N06RedBubble Shop: redbubble.com/people/AmtrakGuy365/shop?asc=uMy Site: http://amtrakguy365.weebly.com
Yup, Its An Ordinary Trainz Video AmtrakGuy365 2024-04-02 | It's been a while since my last Trainz video, but I figured hey, why not revisit an old classic. Here's a compilation of various virtual trains in our favorite unoptimized simulator, Trainz!Music:Sonic Unleashed - Endless PossibilitiesSonic SatAM - Fastest Thing AliveHeavyBreakfast/Nobuyukinyuu - Heavy Breakfast Machinejbat - Adventure Time - Bacon Pancakes - New York RemixSuper Mario Bros. All Stars - Super Mario Bros 2. OverworldSuper Mario RPG - BattleCrash Twinsanity - Worm ChaseMC Jimmy - Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars - Docaty Mountain Railroad [VRC6]Dawn of the Dead - The GonkO-Zone - Dragostea Din TeiScatman John - ScatmanSuper Smash Bros. Melee - Princess Peach's Castle [Super Mario Bros.]Super Mario Galaxy - Bigmouth GalaxySuper Mario World - EndingAPRIL FOOLS AGAIN I WILL NEVER STOP DOING THESE AHAHAHAHALinks:Twitter: twitter.com/AmtrakGuy365Instagram: instagram.com/amtrakguy365Flickr: flickr.com/people/142453835@N06RedBubble Shop: redbubble.com/people/AmtrakGuy365/shop?asc=uMy Site: http://amtrakguy365.weebly.com
CSX Local at Marysville, MI 3/12/24 AmtrakGuy365 2024-03-24 | Sometimes its hard to believe that once this line was home to ALCO S series diesels of the Port Huron & Detroit Railroad. It's business like usual on CSX's isolated Port Huron Subdivision on the PH&D Industrial Branch. CSX L307 (or L306 if it came from Flint, not sure if it did) saunters southbound on jointed rails that span 14 miles from Port Huron to East China, Michigan. On this abnormally warm day, I caught them at Marysville Park (where you can see Detroit Edison 0-6-0 #203) and one more time at Cuttle Road. It's pretty easy to follow trains here as they only get up to about 10-15 mph, assuming traffic doesn't get in your way. This line began in 1901 as the Port Huron Southern Railroad running from Port Huron to Marysville. With plans to expand to Detroit, the Port Huron & Detroit was incorporated in 1917, but the line only got as far south as Marine City. Nonetheless, the PH&D served numerous local and large industries until 1984 when it was sold to the Chesapeake and Ohio. CSX took over in 1987, and the line had been scaled back from Marine City to East China at the Detroit Edison power plants. Today CSX sees consistent traffic as they interchange with CN at Tunnel Yard and serve: Marysville Ethanol, transloading at St. Clair Yard, Dynamic Polymer Solutions, Engineered Plastic Components, Plains LPG Service, and Cargill Salt. Two trains run the line, L307 switching the industries, and L306 coming from Flint via the CN Flint Subdivision. Equally as isolated, CSX has a line across the St. Clair River in Ontario called the Sarnia Subdivision, dating back to the Pere Marquette days.Train Info:ID: CSX L306 or L307 SB, not sureSubdivision: Port HuronTime: 3:00 PM (15:00)Origin: Port Huron, MI (or Flint)Destination: St. Clair, MILocomotives:CSX 755 - GE ES44AC-HCSX 3225 - GE ES44AC-HLinks:Twitter: twitter.com/AmtrakGuy365Instagram: instagram.com/amtrakguy365Flickr: flickr.com/people/142453835@N06RedBubble Shop: redbubble.com/people/AmtrakGuy365/shop?asc=uMy Site: http://amtrakguy365.weebly.com
Why American Trains Have Bells AmtrakGuy365 2024-03-14 | While railfanning in America, you'll more than likely hear another sound than just the loud and booming horn. That'd be the ringing of a locomotive bell, something not commonly found outside the US, but why? Why is it that American trains have a bell, and what's the history behind them? Well I'm gonna explain all that to you!Music:Nintendo Wii U - Editing a MiiDonkey Kong Country - Simian SegueAnimal Crossing New Leaf - 8 AMMario vs. Donkey Kong (Switch) - Mario Toy Company 3Tomodachi Life - Map (Day)Sudrian Afro - Toby the Tram Engine Theme (Series 1)Undertale - sans.Links:Twitter: twitter.com/AmtrakGuy365Instagram: instagram.com/amtrakguy365Flickr: flickr.com/people/142453835@N06RedBubble Shop: redbubble.com/people/AmtrakGuy365/shop?asc=uMy Site: http://amtrakguy365.weebly.com
A Non-Railfan Plays Train Simulator AmtrakGuy365 2024-03-02 | Train simulators usually come pretty natural to railfans, but what about those who don't know anything about trains? Well that's where my friend Matt comes into the picture! Longtime viewers might know him as m00ter who voiced characters like Chessie from Marysville Railroad Stories or Toby from Granger Rail Tales. He doesn't really know anything about trains, so I figured it would be fun to see him learn how to drive a train... in Train Simulator.Music:Nintendo Wii - Wii Shop ChannelPaper Mario The Thousand Year Door - Petal MeadowsSpeed Racer (1967) - IntroTeam Fortress 2 - Upgrade StationTeam Fortress 2 - VictorySuper Mario RPG - VictoryNintendo DSi - Shop ThemeMario Kart Wii - Main MenuLinks:Twitter: twitter.com/AmtrakGuy365Instagram: instagram.com/amtrakguy365Flickr: flickr.com/people/142453835@N06RedBubble Shop: redbubble.com/people/AmtrakGuy365/shop?asc=uMy Site: http://amtrakguy365.weebly.com
The Brands of Amtrak AmtrakGuy365 2024-02-16 | While Amtrak is predominately associated with the color blue, you'll find a handful of other colors featured across their system. These trains often have unique equipment and paint, and serve a specific purpose in the region they serve. From Amtrak Midwest to the Cascades trains, there's a lot of colors to cover!Music:Super Mario 3D World - Double Cherry PassEiffel 65 - I'm BlueLike a Dragon Infinite Wealth - Delivery ServiceSuper Mario Odyssey - Steam GardensNintendo Wii - Wii Shop Channel ThemeNintendo eShop - September 2015Nintendo Wii U - Menu 7Nintendo eShop - January 2015Links:Twitter: twitter.com/AmtrakGuy365Instagram: instagram.com/amtrakguy365Flickr: flickr.com/people/142453835@N06RedBubble Shop: redbubble.com/people/AmtrakGuy365/shop?asc=uMy Site: http://amtrakguy365.weebly.com
Milwaukee Roads Hiawatha: Streamliner Spotlight AmtrakGuy365 2024-01-29 | In the 1930s, the Chicago & Northwestern, Chicago, Burlington & Quincy, and Milwaukee Road were all in competition to race between Chicago, Illinois and the Twin Cities (Minneapolis and St. Paul) of Minnesota. With streamlining being the hot new trend, the Milwaukee Road looked to introduce their own line of fast trains that would leave their competitors in the dust. The Hiawatha line of trains was the answer.Music:Mario Kart Wii - Toad's FactorySuper Mario Galaxy 2 - Throwback GalaxySudrian Afro - The Danger Theme (Series 2)OMORI - Finding Shapes in the CloudsYakuza Like a Dragon - The Only Way OutSonic Mania - Studiopolis (Act 1)Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game - Cheap ShopLinks:Twitter: twitter.com/AmtrakGuy365Instagram: instagram.com/amtrakguy365Flickr: flickr.com/people/142453835@N06RedBubble Shop: redbubble.com/people/AmtrakGuy365/shop?asc=uWebsite: http://amtrakguy365.weebly.com
Metra SD70MACH at Prairie Crossing 1/15/24 AmtrakGuy365 2024-01-29 | Here's a bonus video from my Iowa Bash. While I staying at a hotel in Chicago to catch my train home, Amtrak canceled on me (for the 3rd time) due to winter weather. So, instead of wasting more money at a hotel, later that afternoon I met up with a friend and we went out to get me my first Metra SD70MACH catch before heading back to their house. Thankfully I was finally able to get home the following day on the 16th. These are definitely the last locomotives I expected to see in commuter service, but I think they're alright. Sounds like they're working out pretty good for Metra, so that's a good sign.Train Info:ID: Metra 2117 OutboundSubdivision: Milwaukee District NorthTime: 1:54 PMOrigin: Chicago, ILDestination: Fox Lake, ILLocomotives:METX 504 - EMD SD70MACHMETX 7293 - Cab CarLinks:Twitter: twitter.com/AmtrakGuy365Instagram: instagram.com/amtrakguy365Flickr: flickr.com/people/142453835@N06RedBubble Shop: redbubble.com/people/AmtrakGuy365/shop?asc=uMy Site: http://amtrakguy365.weebly.com
Railfanning the Driftless Area: January 2024 AmtrakGuy365 2024-01-24 | Here's the last video in my Iowa Bash series. January 10th and 13th brought us to the Driftless Area, a region encompassing southeast Minnnesota, southwest Wisconsin, northeast Iowa, and northwest Illinois along the Mississippi River. Untouched by glaciers during the last ice age, the region is known for its rolling and steep hills, river valleys, and towering bluffs. No matter the time of year, this area makes for some scenic pictures. Thankfully we had some snow to keep things interesting. Despite the persistent sub-zero temperatures and ice, we saw 10 trains including BNSF, CN, CPKC, and UP with a good amount of foreign power. Locations include areas around the Mississippi River and the East Dubuque Tunnel. I'd definitely like to revisit this place in the fall, I imagine it'd look real colorful.Train Info:JANUARY 101st TrainID: CN M33891-10 WBSubdivision: DubuqueTime: 8:29 AMOrigin: Waterloo, IADestination: Gary, IN (Kirk Yard)Locomotives:CN 8861 - EMD SD70M-2CN 8821 - EMD SD70M-2CN 8873 - EMD SD70M-22nd TrainID: CPKC K39-10 NBSubdivision: MarquetteTime: 11:55 AMOrigin: Savanna, ILDestination: Mason City, IALocomotives:CP - GECP - GE3rd TrainID: CPKC 852 SBSubdivision: MarquetteTime: 3:36 PMOrigin: Pardeeville, WI (Wisconsin Power & Light Co/Alliant Energy Portage Power Plant)Destination: Clinton, IALocomotives:UP 7216 - GE AC44CWUP 6292 - GE AC44CW4th TrainID: CPKC 577 NBSubdivision: MarquetteTime: 4:33 PMOrigin: Port Arthur, TXDestination: Hardisty, ABLocomotives:CP 7057 - EMD SD70ACuCP 8042 - GE AC4400CWM 5th TrainID: BNSF L-CHI812 WBSubdivision: Aurora Time: 4:33 PMOrigin: La Crosse, WIDestination: Savanna, ILLocomotives:BNSF ? - GEBNSF ? - GEJANUARY 131st TrainID: CPKC 261 NBSubdivision: MarquetteTime: 11:33 AMOrigin: Kansas City, MODestination: St. Paul, MNLocomotives:CP 7035 - EMD SD70ACuKCS 4856 - GE ES44AC2nd TrainID: CPKC 546 SBSubdivision: MarquetteTime: 1:38 PMOrigin: Mason City, IADestination: Chicago, IL (CSX Barr Yard)Locomotives:CSX 3326 - GE ET44AHNS 9731 - GE C40-9WCSX 3015 - GE ES44AC-H3rd TrainID: BNSF U NYFCSN WBSubdivision: AuroraTime: 3:18 PMOrigin: Fort Worth, TXDestination: Casselton, NDLocomotives:BNSF 5539 - GE ES44C4BNSF 7140 - GE ES44C4BNSF 7614 - GE ES44DC4th TrainID: CN M33891-13 EBSubdivision: DubuqueTime: 3:33 PMOrigin: Waterloo, IADestination: Gary, IN (Kirk Yard)Locomotives:CN 5663 - EMD SD75ICN 2986 - GE ES44ACCN 2806 - GE ES44AC5th TrainID: BNSF Z STPCHC EBSubdivision: AuroraTime: 4:08 PMOrigin: St. Paul, MNDestination: Cicero, ILLocomotives:BNSF 6870 - GE ES44C4BNSF 6558 - GE ES44C4BNSF 8008 - GE ES44C4 Links:Twitter: twitter.com/AmtrakGuy365Instagram: instagram.com/amtrakguy365Flickr: flickr.com/people/142453835@N06RedBubble Shop: redbubble.com/people/AmtrakGuy365/shop?asc=uMy Site: http://amtrakguy365.weebly.com
Railfanning Around Iowa: January 2024 AmtrakGuy365 2024-01-21 | Here's video 2 of my Iowa trip that I'm gonna refer to as the "Iowa Bash". This one contains all the trains I saw with friends in and around the Cedar Rapids, Cedar Falls, and Waterloo region. Got to see some unique stuff like the Iowa Northern's F40s, Iowa Interstate, Railserve's Cargill operation, and plenty of railroads I don't see back home in Michigan. While the snow made for some nice shots, it was absolutely freezing! Almost every day was subzero air temperatures, with windchills dropping as far below as -40°F. Definitely the coldest conditions I've railfanned in. At the end of the day, it was still one of the most fun and memorable trips I've been on.Chapters:0:00 January 8th3:01 January 9th26:44 January 11thTrain Info:JANUARY 81st TrainID: CN L57091-07 EBSubdivision: WaterlooTime: 5:52 PMOrigin: Sioux City, IADestination: Waterloo, IALocomotives:BNSF 6286 - GE ES44ACUP 5436 - GE AC45CCTE2nd TrainID: IANR BUWA-08 SBSubdivision: WaterlooTime: 11:21 PMOrigin: Shell Rock, IADestination: Waterloo, IALocomotives:IANR 454 - EMD F40M-2CIANR 3952 - SlugIANR 3955 - SlugIANR 458 - EMD F40M-2CJANUARY 91st TrainID: IANR WABU-09 SBSubdivision: WaterlooTime: 1:02 PMOrigin: Waterloo, IADestination: Shell Rock, IALocomotives:IANR 458 - EMD F40M-2CIANR 3955 - SlugIANR 3952 - SlugIANR 454 - EMD F40M-2C2nd TrainID: Light EnginesSubdivision: WaterlooTime: 1:12 PMOrigin: ?Destination: ?Locomotives:IANR 3087 - EMD GP38-2IANR 4003 - EMD GP40-2W3rd TrainID: CN L57191-09 WBSubdivision: WaterlooTime: 2:50 PMOrigin: Waterloo, IADestination: Sioux City, IALocomotives:BNSF 3911 - GE ET44C4BNSF 6598 - GE ES44C4CN 2769 - GE ES44ACCN 8928 - EMD SD70M-24th TrainID: CN L57091-08 EBSubdivision: WaterlooTime: 5:40 PMOrigin: Sioux City, IADestination: Waterloo, IALocomotives:CN ? - EMD SD70M-2CN ? - EMD SD70M-2CN ? - EMD SD70M-2JANUARY 111st TrainID: UP CBVNA 11 WBSubdivision: ClintonTime: 10:07 AMOrigin: Fairfax, IADestination: North Antelope Mine, WYLocomotives:UP 6945 - GE AC4460CWUP 8336 - EMD SD70ACeUP 5644 - GE AC44CWCTE2nd TrainID: UP ZSCG2 EBSubdivision: ClintonTime: 10:27 AMOrigin: Fairfax, IADestination: North Antelope Mine, WYLocomotives:UP 7092 - GE AC44CWUP 6959 - GE AC4460CW UP 7260 - GE AC44CW3rd TrainID: IAIS CRSI SBSubdivision: 3BTime: 11:07 AMOrigin: Fairfax, IADestination: Silvis, ILLocomotives:IAIS 515 - GE ES44ACIAIS 503 - GE ES44AC4th TrainID: UP IG2LC WBSubdivision: ClintonTime: 1:16 PMOrigin: Chicago, IL (Global 2)Destination: Los Angeles, CA (LATC Intermodal Terminal)Locomotives:UP ? - GEUP ? - GE5th TrainID: UP YCR53 11 WBSubdivision: Clinton/"CR Line"Time: 1:41 PMOrigin: Cedar Rapids, IA (Beverly Yard)Destination: Cedar Rapids, IA (North Yard)Locomotives:UP 1610 - EMD SD40NUP 1780 - EMD SD40N6th TrainID: UP ZG2LT WBSubdivision: ClintonTime: 2:38 PMOrigin: Chicago, IL (Global 2)Destination: Lathrop, CALocomotives:UP 7836 - GE AC45CCTEUP 2521 - GE ES44AC-HUP 6344 - GE AC44CWUP 5798 - GE AC44CWCTEUP 6505 - GE AC44CW7th TrainID: Cargill SwitcherTime: 3:19 PMLocomotive:RSSX 545 - EMD GP15-18th TrainID: UP CWCNA WBSubdivision: ClintonTime: 4:07 PMOrigin: Clinton, IADestination: North Antelope Mine, WYLocomotive:UP 2681 - GE ET44AH9th TrainID: UP G??? WBSubdivision: ClintonTime: 4:21 PMOrigin: ?Destination: ?Locomotives:UP 6578 - GE AC44CWUP 7051 - GE AC44C6MUP 7518 - GE AC45CCTELinks:Twitter: twitter.com/AmtrakGuy365Instagram: instagram.com/amtrakguy365Flickr: flickr.com/people/142453835@N06RedBubble Shop: redbubble.com/people/AmtrakGuy365/shop?asc=uMy Site: http://amtrakguy365.weebly.com
A Day at the Iowa Traction Railway: Vintage Electric Trains AmtrakGuy365 2024-01-19 | Taken on: January 8th, 2024The Iowa Traction Railway is quite the unique little line. It's the only freight railroad in the United States to use electric power. Hosting a fleet of 4 early 20th century-era motors (the oldest of which is 60, built in 1917), the IATR owns about 10 miles of track from Mason City to Clear Lake, but only 5 miles are used, ending at Emery. IATR keeps itself busy tending to the UP and CPKC interchanges and a handful of industries packed along the track. In 2023, Iowa Traction was given the Outstanding Railroad Historic Preservation Award, noting the upkeep of their 100+ year old locomotives. As of now, there's no plans to replace the little steeplecabs, so go catch them while you can!Links:Twitter: twitter.com/AmtrakGuy365Instagram: instagram.com/amtrakguy365Flickr: flickr.com/people/142453835@N06RedBubble Shop: redbubble.com/people/AmtrakGuy365/shop?asc=uMy Site: http://amtrakguy365.weebly.com
Iowa Northern Train Plows Through Snowdrift AmtrakGuy365 2024-01-19 | January 9th, 2024: Iowa Northern F40M-2C 458 leads Train WABU-09 north out of Cedar Falls. A snowstorm had dumped over a foot of snow in some spots and it led to some cool drift busting scenes as seen here!
All Aboard Amtrak in Trainz AmtrakGuy365 2024-01-06 | Thank you to: youtube.com/@kodai5211 for the digitized recording."All Aboard Amtrak" was a slogan used by the titular railroad throughout the 1980s and 90s. At the end of TV commercials, there'd often be a short jingle singing the lyrics in varying styles. Here's a good ol' Trainz music video featuring the elusive full song. The full version of "All Aboard Amtrak" was never really heard or made public, until now! An unknown amount of 33 1/3 vinyl records featuring the full song were most likely distributed to employees sometime in the 80s, and one just so happened to go up for sale. A friend of mine bought the record and digitized it, so now everyone can enjoy it and use it as they wish. No gatekeeping here. Who knows if anyone at Amtrak even remembers it lol. This is a remake of a video I had up in 2021, but the recording I had from a different person with the record was not very good.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Lyrics:Give me the timeThe time is rightFor taking the trainInstead of that flightGoing more places, really gettin' aroundSo lets take it offAnd never leavin' the ground (or "And never leave in a crowd"?)All aboardAll aboardAll aboard Amtrak!All aboardAll aboardAll aboard Amtrak!So much comfort, so much to seeTravel the way, travel should beSuperliners can see what we've doneMaking getting there, part of the funAll aboardAll aboardAll aboard Amtrak!All aboardAll aboardAll aboard Amtrak!Same old flightsSame old planesWell have you seen our brand new trains?All aboardAll aboardAll aboard Amtrak!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Trainz Content------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Routes (those not listed are private routes by me):Durand, Michigan - searchlightstudios.weebly.comAppalachian Right-of-Way - trainz-forge.comMojave Subdivision Division TRS2019 - Download StationCharleston & Western Carolina Port Royal Branch - Download StationWest From Denver - Moffat Route - Trainz Store/Built-InNEC Wilmington - Philadelphia - Download StationCanadian Rocky Mountains - Golden, BC - Built-in/Trainz StoreNew Haven Route (Trainz Download Station)Strasburg Railroad - fired-up-trains.webnode.comMonongahela & Western Pennsylvania - jointedrail.comLocomotives:jointedrail.comAmtrak F40PHAmtrak P42DCAmtrak P32-8BWHweb.archive.org/web/20081003122022/http://www.freewebs.com:80/virtual-beech-grove/downloads.htmAmtrak AEM-7Download StationAmtrak F40PH (Phase IV)Amtrak SC-44Amtrak ALC-42Amtrak Avelia LibertyAmtrak AcelaAmtrak F59PHIhttps://www.socimi.it/Amtrak Budd Metrolinerhttp://www.mediafire.com/file/2lp6kwzg31xexpu/e44+pack.cdphttp://www.mediafire.com/file/txzg22iothwg24k/depse44.cdpPenn Central E44kltrainz.comN&W M ClassUnavailable:Amtrak SDP40FAmtrak E60Links:Twitter: twitter.com/AmtrakGuy365Instagram: instagram.com/amtrakguy365Flickr: flickr.com/people/142453835@N06RedBubble Shop: redbubble.com/people/AmtrakGuy365/shop?asc=uMy Site: http://amtrakguy365.weebly.com
Why We Put Model Trains Under A Christmas Tree AmtrakGuy365 2023-12-23 | Model trains and Christmas have been intertwined for over a century like Coca Cola and Santa Claus. Its a tradition to put a circle of track around the base of a Christmas tree and send a train on its way around it. But why? What brought Lionel and other model trains to be so closely linked to the holiday season? The origins date back over a century, when Americans relied on the train far more than they do now.Music:Super Mario 3D World - Snowball ParkTomodachi Life - Christmas MapMario Kart 8 - Animal Crossing (Winter)Nintendo 3DS - eShop December 2013Links:Twitter: twitter.com/AmtrakGuy365Instagram: instagram.com/amtrakguy365Flickr: flickr.com/people/142453835@N06RedBubble Shop: redbubble.com/people/AmtrakGuy365/shop?asc=uMy Site: http://amtrakguy365.weebly.com
Pere Marquette 1225 - North Pole Express 2023 AmtrakGuy365 2023-12-20 | Back at it again in rural Michigan for the Polar Expre- I mean legally distinct North Pole Express. Pere Marquette 1225 is back in action after being down for repairs last Christmas, so it was good to see it steaming on the old Ann Arbor mainline once again. 1225 was sporting new wheels and a new (and very bright) dual beam headlight. I was there on December 17th, so this was the last day for the event. I first see the train at the Main Street crossing where the popular Robbins Furniture shot is. I was too late given the photo line for the shot was filled, but I made do on the other side of the street. It's the first time I've seen 1225 since the first time I saw the engine in 2015. I then went to King Road which is one of the few curve shots on the route, and lastly Roosevelt Road which has a slight curve and small trestle over a ditch making for some neat shot opportunities. I wasn't able to see it arrive in Ashley but I got them backing up after they unloaded passengers. I focused on stationary shots in Ashley until Santa Claus showed up. Finally I saw the train heading back to Owosso with PNLX 57 leading it through Bannister. Next year I'll have to catch the train arriving into Owosso since I haven't done that yet. I almost didn't make the trip to Owosso given I was still recovering from a cold and the weather wasn't looking great with rain throughout the day. Despite that, I managed to have a good time. Thanks to the Steam Railroading Institute for another great Christmas with 1225!Links:Twitter: twitter.com/AmtrakGuy365Instagram: instagram.com/amtrakguy365Flickr: flickr.com/people/142453835@N06RedBubble Shop: redbubble.com/people/AmtrakGuy365/shop?asc=uMy Site: http://amtrakguy365.weebly.com
How The GEVO Dominated American Railroads AmtrakGuy365 2023-12-15 | It seems like the GEVO locomotive is at the head of almost every mainline American freight train these days. GEVO, after GEVO, after GEVO... but why is that? Why are there over 7000 GEVOs roaming the rails? What led the GEVO to not only dominate American railroads, but spread its influence to other parts of the world?Music:Kirby 64 The Crystal Shards - Enemy Card IndexKirby 64 The Crystal Shards - Factory InspectionKirby and the Forgotten Land - Waddle Dee's Weapon ShopOMORI - Good For Health, Bad for ImaginationOMORI - I Think My Dad Shops HereOMORI - Lost, Then Found!OMORI - Fresh...ish..Links:Twitter: twitter.com/AmtrakGuy365Instagram: instagram.com/amtrakguy365Flickr: flickr.com/people/142453835@N06RedBubble Shop: redbubble.com/people/AmtrakGuy365/shop?asc=uMy Site: http://amtrakguy365.weebly.com
Trains Around Michigan - November 2023 AmtrakGuy365 2023-12-02 | Here's a compilation of the trains I saw around Michigan in November. Two CN's and a CSX local train. The first CN train I spotted leaving Port Huron's Tunnel Yard. I decided to try and get ahead of it via I-94 given how fast they fly on the near perfectly straight Mt. Clemens Subdivision. To my surprise the train was going incredibly slow as it was taking a siding just outside New Haven to meet another train. The line is mostly single track apart from a couple sidings further south. Not long after it passed, the northbound accelerated its way out into the darkness bound for somewhere in Canada. A few days later I was out searching for trains again when I saw CSX's Flint local leaving Tunnel Yard from the former PH&D trackage (Port Huron Subdivision). I managed to get ahead of it on I-69 and cut them off in Emmett so I could frame the train against the The Star of The West Milling Company. Emmett is also the first place where the trees give way to more open fields and allow for more interesting shots. CSX L306(?) is a local train from St. Clair that runs north to Port Huron to use trackage rights on CN to reach Lake State Railway's McGrew Yard in Flint. Its sometimes called the "Foreign Flyer" given how quick they move.Train Info:NOVEMBER 131st TrainID: CN ??? SBSubdivision: Mt. ClemensTime: 5:14 PM (17:14)Origin: ???Destination: ???Locomotives:CN 5696 - EMD SD75ICN 2640 - GE C44-9WCN 5708 - EMD SD75I2nd TrainID: CN ??? NBSubdivision: Mt. ClemensTime: 5:41 PM (17:41)Origin: ???Destination: ???Locomotives:CN 3014 - GE ET44ACCN ???? - GE ET44AC(?)NOVEMBER 18ID: CSX L306(?) WBSubdivision: FlintTime: 3:13 PM (15:13)Origin: St. Clair, MIDestination: Flint. MI (LSRC McGrew Yard)Locomotives:CSX 5376 - GE ES44DCCSXT 95 - GE AC44CWLinks:Twitter: twitter.com/AmtrakGuy365Instagram: instagram.com/amtrakguy365Flickr: flickr.com/people/142453835@N06RedBubble Shop: redbubble.com/people/AmtrakGuy365/shop?asc=uMy Site: http://amtrakguy365.weebly.com
This Bar Was A Railroad Office #detroit #restaurant #bar #history AmtrakGuy365 2023-12-01 | Not long ago I visited the Grand Trunk Pub in downtown Detroit, Michigan. I knew there was some history behind it so here’s a short detailing this building’s longstanding history and connection to Michigan's iconic Grand Trunk Western Railway.Music:Yakuza 5 - HighwayCredits:Grand Trunk PubLibrary of CongressDetroit News ArchivesDetroit Publishing Company
GMs AeroTrain: The Train of the Future? AmtrakGuy365 2023-11-24 | The 1950s were seen as a prosperous time for American society and culture. Post-war nuclear families had fallen in love with the automobile as new highways were built to further connect the nation. On the other hand, this was the beginning of the downfall for American passenger rail. Railroads were losing too much money to the competing cars, buses, and airplanes. So, the railroads reached out to automaker General Motors for an answer. They wanted a fast and flashy train to bring back riders. Their product would be a train that didn't look like anything anyone had ever seen before. But was it going to save the passenger rail industry?Music:Yakuza 5 - Bad News Is ComingYakuza: Like a Dragon - Can-collecting SuccessYakuza: Like a Dragon - Sub Apathy 2Yakuza: Like a Dragon - The Only Way OutYakuza: Like a Dragon - Sub Happy 3Yakuza 5 - Substory TrackLinks:Twitter: twitter.com/AmtrakGuy365Instagram: instagram.com/amtrakguy365Flickr: flickr.com/people/142453835@N06RedBubble Shop: redbubble.com/people/AmtrakGuy365/shop?asc=uMy Site: http://amtrakguy365.weebly.com
What is a STEAM DUMMY? AmtrakGuy365 2023-11-09 | The early days of railroads were full of experimentation and strange theories. People thought the coming of trains would cause animals to go insane, disrupt social hierarchy, and some even wondered if this technology was challenging the laws of nature and God himself! One of railroading's early experiments was the "steam dummy", a locomotive in disguise meant to not scare horses. Was it effective? Idk watch the video to find out lolMusic:Super Mario Wonder - Athletic ThemeSuper Mario Galaxy - Honeyhive GalaxyTeam Fortress 2 - MEDIC!Pizza Tower - A Hidden Pepperoni In The Cage (Bloodsauce Dungeon Secret)A Hat in Time - File SelectLinks:Twitter: twitter.com/AmtrakGuy365Instagram: instagram.com/amtrakguy365Flickr: flickr.com/people/142453835@N06RedBubble Shop: redbubble.com/people/AmtrakGuy365/shop?asc=uMy Site: http://amtrakguy365.weebly.com
CN Trains Around Port Huron, MI - October 2023 AmtrakGuy365 2023-11-03 | Decided to compile my railfanning catches from October into one video. Fall is my favorite season so I was out and about a decent bit trying to get some fall color shots with trains. Fall color with trains is something you can only do for a few weeks out of the year, so I take whatever chance I can get. CN isn't exactly the most varied railroad in terms of power these days, especially around here, so you're gonna be mostly seeing GEVOs. Luckily, a long hood forward SD75I saved the video from being too mundane lol.Train Info:OCTOBER 12ID: CN ??? WBSubdivision: FlintTime: 4:16 PM (16:16)Origin: ???Destination: ???Locomotives:CN 2987 - GE ES44ACCN 3819 - GE ES44AC (DPU)OCTOBER 23ID: CN ??? EBSubdivision: FlintTime: 3:07 PM (15:07)Origin: ???Destination: ???Locomotives:CN 3164 - GE ET44ACCN 3319 - GE AC44C6MOCTOBER 24ID: CN ??? EBSubdivision: FlintTime: 3:44 PM (15:44)Origin: ???Destination: ???Locomotives:CN 3804 - GE ES44ACCN 2768 - GE ES44ACCN 2926 - GE ES44ACOCTOBER 27ID: CN ??? EBSubdivision: Mt. ClemensTime: 3:48 PM (15:48)Origin: ???Destination: ???Locomotives:CN 2885 - GE ES44ACOCTOBER 31ID: CN ??? EBSubdivision: FlintTime: 4:00 PM (16:00)Origin: ???Destination: Port Huron, MI (Tunnel Yard)Locomotives:CN 5644 - EMD SD75ILinks:Twitter: twitter.com/AmtrakGuy365Instagram: instagram.com/amtrakguy365Flickr: flickr.com/people/142453835@N06RedBubble Shop: redbubble.com/people/AmtrakGuy365/shop?asc=uMy Site: http://amtrakguy365.weebly.com
The Haunted Hoosac Railroad Tunnel AmtrakGuy365 2023-10-28 | Tucked within the Hoosac Range of the Green Mountains is the Hoosac Tunnel. Spanning 4.75 miles (7.64 km), this railroad tunnel has become infamous for its supposed paranormal activity. A consistent string of bad luck seemed to plague the tunnel. What caused the tunnel to receive its haunted status? From ghostly figures to unexplainable voicesMusic:Luigi's Mansion 3 - 1F Grand Lobby ~ B1 BasementDonkey Kong Country - Simian SegueRed Dead Redemption 2 - American DistillationSerial Experiments Lain - Mist of a Different DimensionMario Party 2 - In The PipeOMORI - CalmOMORI - AcrophobiaOMORI - NawaYume Nikki - Forest WorldSerial Experiments Lain - Prototype KSonic Heroes - Hang CastleLinks:Twitter: twitter.com/AmtrakGuy365Instagram: instagram.com/amtrakguy365Flickr: flickr.com/people/142453835@N06RedBubble Shop: redbubble.com/people/AmtrakGuy365/shop?asc=uMy Site: http://amtrakguy365.weebly.com
Big Trainz AmtrakGuy365 2023-10-18 | A follow-up to my previous Trainz music video "Small Trainz". Big engines get the job done after the smaller ones put it all together. These are the locomotives you'll see tearing down the mainline at high speeds, or slowly heaving a heavy freight up a steep mountain grade. Certain locomotives though, are of extraordinary size and power. Maybe they were experiments or the pinnacle of steam power. Regardless, they could move a lot of tonnage, and that's what they were built to do.Song:Super Mario 3D World - World Bowser------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Routes (those not listed are private routes by me):Fall Harvest Nebraska - Trainz StoreBN Oasis - theswitchbacktrainz.com/#West from Denver - Moffat Route - Trainz StoreBairnsdale to Orbost Line c1970-80s - Trainz StoreNS Horseshoe Curve - Download StationGreat Northern Railroad Scenic Division 1893-1900 - Download StationSettle & Carlisle Yorkshire Dales - Trainz StoreToronto Rail Lands 1954 - Download StationMojave Subdivision - Trainz Store/STEAM, an updated version for Trainz 2019 as I used in the video is on the DLS but requires the payware version made for Trainz: A New EraBN Cascade Division V1 - Download StationGeorgian Paradise - theswitchbacktrainz.com/#C&O Hinton Division - Trainz StoreMilwaukee Road - Avery-Drexel - Trainz StoreEast Kentucky 3 - n8phu.wordpress.comCoal Country - jointedrail.com------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Locomotives:trainz-forge.comUP Big BoyUP ChallengerPRR Sierra 38SP GS-6PRR BP60UP 0-6-0Download StationUP DDA40XQR GarrattGN S-2PRR S1kltrainz.comCN U1fCN O9aN&W A ClassN&W M ClassGM 2-10-0jointedrail.comUP SD40-2web.archive.org/web/20150317170556/http://steamtrainz.org/completed.htmlSP AC-12nictrain123.wixsite.com/highdeserttrainzATSF 5000 Classjatws.org/PWeiserGN W-1GN Y-1steammachine.com/bdanealDRGW 2-8-8-2C&O H8greencoaststudios.orgPRR Q2Trainz Store (Included with Settle & Carisile)BR 9fleewoods83r.wixsite.com/subparsteamerz/trainz-contentErie TriplexUP 9000 ClassUnavailableNP 4-8-4 (I think it was from Trainz Forge but it doesn't seem to be available anymore)SP 4-10-2 (It was on JointedRail but idk what happened to it)Links:Twitter: twitter.com/AmtrakGuy365Instagram: instagram.com/amtrakguy365Flickr: flickr.com/people/142453835@N06RedBubble Shop: redbubble.com/people/AmtrakGuy365/shop?asc=uMy Site: http://amtrakguy365.weebly.com
The Disappearance of Lew: A Missing Locomotive AmtrakGuy365 2023-10-09 | You wouldn't expect something the size of a railroad locomotive to go missing, right? Turns out it's actually not unheard of. Today's mysterious story brings us to the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway in southwestern England. Lew was a locomotive that was brought in to help the four other engines working on the little railway. But after 1936, Lew suddenly went missing.Music:Luigi's Mansion 3 - Last Resort Hotel Lobby (Mario)Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon - Sticky SituationLuigi's Mansion 3 - 1F Grand Lobby ~ B1 BasementLuigi's Mansion - Professor E. GaddOMORI - Lost LibraryOMORI - H20HCLLinks:Twitter: twitter.com/AmtrakGuy365Instagram: instagram.com/amtrakguy365Flickr: flickr.com/people/142453835@N06RedBubble Shop: redbubble.com/people/AmtrakGuy365/shop?asc=uMy Site: http://amtrakguy365.weebly.com
Diesel Locomotives with Trolley Poles AmtrakGuy365 2023-09-29 | What happens when you combine an interurban railway with a diesel locomotive? Something... interesting to say the least. When the Pacific Electric Railway needed some extra power to keep up with World War II traffic demands, the diesels they received look quite unusual, but for a very specific reason. Music:Super Mario Odyssey - Steam GardensSuper Paper Mario - Mr. L Green ThunderTeam Fortress 2 - Upgrade StationLinks:Twitter: twitter.com/AmtrakGuy365Instagram: instagram.com/amtrakguy365Flickr: flickr.com/people/142453835@N06RedBubble Shop: redbubble.com/people/AmtrakGuy365/shop?asc=uMy Site: http://amtrakguy365.weebly.com
Chicago Trippin - A Railfanning Music Video AmtrakGuy365 2023-09-20 | Here's a little music video compiling some of the sights and highlights from my trip to Chicago back in August. I thought this would be something fun and different to edit for a change, and it'd give me an excuse to use the banger songs from VA-11 Hall-A lol.Music:VA-11 Hall-A - Safe HavenVA-11 Hall-A - Welcome to VA-11 Hall-AVA-11 Hall-A - TruthJazz Spastiks - Midnight ModeJazz Spastiks - MoveJazz Spastiks - Special FeatureYakuza 5 - Quiet ModeYakuza 6 The Song of Life - Kiyomi Snack BarVA-11 Hall-A - ReminiscenceJazz Spastiks - CannabisVA-11 Hall-A - Another Satisfied CustomerLinks:Twitter: twitter.com/AmtrakGuy365Instagram: instagram.com/amtrakguy365Flickr: flickr.com/people/142453835@N06RedBubble Shop: redbubble.com/people/AmtrakGuy365/shop?asc=uMy Site: http://amtrakguy365.weebly.com
Amtraks Freight Trains | Hauling Freight and Mail AmtrakGuy365 2023-09-14 | Amtrak has always been known as a passenger railroad, but did you know there was a time when they hauled mail and freight? Back in the 1980s, the age of the Railway Post Office had all but passed, leaving trucks and planes as the primary carrier of mail. Trains still carried lower priority mail on passenger and freight trains, but it was a far cry from the golden age. However, the 1980s were putting a strain on the US Postal Service as highway and air congestion created delays. The only other option was the railroad, and Amtrak was contracted for the job. They’d place a new focus on mail and express freight in the 1990s, and their trains could have over 20 freight cars of high priority goods in tow. So where did Amtrak's "freight trains" go, and how did the freight railroads react to this new competition?Music:Doctor67 - The Post Train Theme (S1/2) RemixSuper Mario Galaxy - Space FantasySuper Mario Odyssey - Steam GardensDeltarune - SpamtonMario Party 3 - The Adventure BeginsMario Party - Wario's Battle CanyonMario Party 3 - Waluigi IslandOMORI - Push and ShoveWario World - Greenhorn ForestMario & Luigi Superstar Saga - Hoohoo VillageLuigi's Mansion 3 - 1F Grand Lobby ~ B1 BasementAnimal Crossing New Horizons - 9 AM SunnyLinks:Twitter: twitter.com/AmtrakGuy365Instagram: instagram.com/amtrakguy365Flickr: flickr.com/people/142453835@N06RedBubble Shop: redbubble.com/people/AmtrakGuy365/shop?asc=uMy Site: http://amtrakguy365.weebly.com
A Visit to the Illinois Railway Museum 8/27/23 AmtrakGuy365 2023-09-02 | Its been 6 years since I last visited the Illinois Railway Museum. Back then I was 15 and had just hit 10,000 subscribers. Now I'm 21, how time flies lol. Anyway, considering I was already visiting Chicago for the weekend, I figured it was about time for a revisit given all the new stuff and work done to the collection. It was a normal Sunday at IRM, no special events or anything, so it was pleasantly quiet. Frisco 1630, CTA 3142, and CNSM 714 and 719 were running trips up and down the mainline and interurban loop. Commonwealth Edison 15 was also doing a little switching but I didn't end up getting any video of it. Enjoy this laid-back IRM video with a few trains running and some clips from my ride on the North Shore train (thank you to the engineer who let me blow the horn!).Links:Twitter: twitter.com/AmtrakGuy365Instagram: instagram.com/amtrakguy365Flickr: flickr.com/people/142453835@N06Website: http://amtrakguy365.weebly.com
Railfanning Chicagoland - August 2023 AmtrakGuy365 2023-09-01 | I made my yearly trip out to Chicagoland recently and captured nearly 30 trains! I met up with a friend and we went around to Homewood, Rondout, Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, and I did some solo railfanning in downtown Chicago. I ended up staying an extra day due to my train home being cancelled because of a NS PTC system failure. Among the railroads seen here are Amtrak, Metra, CN, CPKC, WSOR, UP, and CSX. So, enjoy this lengthy montage of trains throughout the railroad capital of the US!Chapters:0:00 August 26th22:36 August 27th25:21 August 28th35:02 August 29thTrain Info:AUGUST 261st TrainID: 815 OutboundSubdivision: Metra ElectricTime: 1:12 PMOrigin: Chicago, IL (Millennium Station)Destination: University Park, IL2nd TrainID: 816 InboundSubdivision: Metra ElectricTime: 1:18 PMOrigin: University Park, ILDestination: Chicago, IL (Millennium Station)3rd TrainID: CN ???Subdivision: CN ChicagoTime: 2:06 PMOrigin: ???Destination: ???Locomotives: IC 1026 (EMD SD70), IC 1018 (EMD SD70)4th TrainID: 817 OutboundSubdivision: Metra ElectricTime: 2:07 PMOrigin: Chicago, IL (Millennium Station)Destination: University Park, IL5th TrainID: 818 InboundSubdivision: Metra ElectricTime: 2:12 PMOrigin: University Park, ILDestination: Chicago, IL (Millennium Station)6th TrainID: CN ???Subdivision: CN ChicagoTime: 2:52 PMOrigin: Homewood, IL (Markham Yard)Destination: ???Locomotives: CN 8914 (EMD SD70M-2), CN 2535 (GE C44-9W)Notes: Assembling their train7th TrainID: 819 OutboundSubdivision: Metra ElectricTime: 3:26 PMOrigin: Chicago, IL (Millennium Station)Destination: University Park, IL8th TrainID: CN ???Subdivision: CN ChicagoTime: 3:34 PMOrigin: Homewood, IL (Markham Yard)Destination: ???Locomotives: IC 1000 (EMD SD70), IC 1027 (EMD SD70), CN 5434 (EMD SD60), EJ&E 662 (EMD SD38-2)9th TrainID: OutboundSubdivision: Milwaukee District NorthTime: 5:43 PMOrigin: Chicago, IL (Union Station)Destination: Fox Lake, ILLocomotives: Metra 109 (EMD F40PH)10th TrainID: AMTK 339 "Hiawatha"Subdivision: CPKC C&MTime: 5:46 PMOrigin: Chicago, IL (Union Station)Destination: Milwaukee, WILocomotives: AMTK 519 (GE P32-8BWH), AMTK 90221 (NPCU)Notes: Veterans Salute NPCU trailing11th TrainID: OutboundSubdivision: Union Pacific NorthTime: 6:07 PMOrigin: Chicago, IL (Ogilvie Transportation Center)Destination: Kenosha, WILocomotives: Metra 126 (EMD F40PH)12th TrainID: InboundSubdivision: Milwaukee District NorthTime: 10:58 PMOrigin: Fox Lake, ILDestination: Chicago, IL (Union Station)Locomotives: Metra 403 (MPI MP36PH-3S)13th TrainID: WSOR T001Subdivision: CPKC C&MTime: 11:07 PMOrigin: Chicago, ILDestination: Janesville, WILocomotives: WSOR 6030 (EMD SD60M), WSOR 6029 (EMD SD60M)AUGUST 2714th TrainID: OutboundSubdivision: Union Pacific NorthTime: 7:50 PMOrigin: Chicago, IL (Ogilvie Transportation Center)Destination: Kenosha, WILocomotives: Metra 146 (EMD F40PH)15th TrainID: InboundSubdivision: Union Pacific NorthTime: 7:53 PMOrigin: Kenosha, WIDestination: Chicago, IL (Ogilvie Transportation Center)Locomotives: Metra 126 (EMD F40PH)AUGUST 2816th TrainID: AMTK 332 "Hiawatha"Subdivision: CPKC C&MTime: 9:06 AMOrigin: Milwaukee, WIDestination: Chicago, IL (Union Station)Locomotives: AMTK 90221 (NPCU), AMTK 519 (GE P32-8BWH)17th TrainID: AMTK 331 "Hiawatha"Subdivision: CPKC C&MTime: 9:07 AMOrigin: Chicago, IL (Union Station)Destination: Milwaukee, WILocomotives: AMTK 90221 (NPCU), AMTK 519 (GE P32-8BWH)18th TrainID: InboundSubdivision: Milwaukee District NorthTime: 9:25 AMOrigin: Fox Lake, ILDestination: Chicago, IL (Union Station)Locomotives: Metra 404 (MPI MP36PH-3S)19th TrainID: OutboundSubdivision: Milwaukee District NorthTime: 9:43 AMOrigin: Chicago, IL (Union Station)Destination: Fox Lake, ILLocomotives: Metra 80 (EMD F59PHI)20th TrainID: CPKC ???Subdivision: CPKC C&MTime: 9:45 AMOrigin: Chicago, IL (Union Station)Destination: Fox Lake, ILLocomotives: Metra 80 (EMD F59PHI)21st TrainID: InboundSubdivision: Milwaukee District NorthTime: 12:22 PMOrigin: Fox Lake, ILDestination: Chicago, IL (Union Station)Locomotives: Metra 80 (EMD F59PHI)22nd TrainID: AMTK 334 "Hiawatha"Subdivision: CPKC C&MTime: 12:26 PMOrigin: Chicago, IL (Union Station)Destination: Milwaukee, WILocomotives: AMTK 4611 (Siemens SC-44), AMTK 4613 (Siemens SC-44)23rd TrainID: OutboundSubdivision: MD-W, MD-N, or NCS?Time: 12:32 PMOrigin: Chicago, IL (Union Station)Destination: ???Locomotives: Metra 420 (MPI MP36PH-3S)Links:Twitter: twitter.com/AmtrakGuy365Instagram: instagram.com/amtrakguy365Flickr: flickr.com/people/142453835@N06My Site: http://amtrakguy365.weebly.com
PRR Q Series: The Pennsys Duplex Powerhouse AmtrakGuy365 2023-08-23 | The Pennsylvania Railroad was known as the "Standard Railroad of the World". Even with that bold claim, the Pennsy wasn't afraid to deviate from their standard to create some oddball experiments. Among those were locomotives like the duplex types, the S2 turbine, and a three-cylinder compound British import. Today I'm focusing on the short-lived Q Series, a line of super powerful duplex locomotives with quite the interesting wheel configuration. Chapters:0:00 Introduction0:22 Q13:34 Q26:09 Lessons Learned6:42 CreditsMusic Used:Punch-Out!! - Main ThemeYakuza 5 - Substory ThemeYakuza Kiwami - Substory ThemeTeam Fortress 2 - ArchimedesSuper Paper Mario - Mr. L Green ThunderLuigi's Mansion 3 - 1F Grand Lobby B1 BasementMario Kart 64 - Winning ResultsLinks:Twitter: twitter.com/AmtrakGuy365Instagram: instagram.com/amtrakguy365Flickr: flickr.com/people/142453835@N06RedBubble Shop: redbubble.com/people/AmtrakGuy365/shop?asc=uMy Site: http://amtrakguy365.weebly.com
AmtrakGuy365s Q&A Answer Video #8 AmtrakGuy365 2023-08-13 | The 8th Q&A is finally here! After much delay, I answer a bunch of questions asked on YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram. Feel free to simply relax and listen to the video in the background, or watch the gameplay I've provided throughout. Either way I'm sure you'll learn something new about me! ...I really need to get better at posting these sooner lolMusic Used:Kirby 64 The Crystal Shards - Above the CloudsMario Party 3 - Woody WoodsOMORI - I Think My Dad Shops HereA Hat in Time - Her Spaceship (Mailroom)OMORI - Finding Shapes in the CloudsSuper Smash Bros. Brawl - Super Mario Bros. Main ThemeSuper Mario Land 2 - AthleticSonic Colors - Tropical Resort (Act 3)Super Mario 3D Land - OverworldSuper Smash Bros. Brawl - Waluigi PinballSuper Mario RPG - Let's Go Down The Wine RiverKirby and the Forgotten Land - A Trip to Alivel MallAnimal Crossing New Leaf - 8 AMKirby Squeak Squad - March of the Pink Soldier (Rainbow Route Rendition)Paper Mario The Thousand Year Door - RogueportSuper Monkey Ball Banana Mania - Main Theme: Hello Banana!! (Instrumental)VA-11 HALL-A - Neon DistrictA Hat in Time - File SelectRhythm Heaven Fever - Greetings!Tomodachi Collection - Food ShopNintendo Wii U - eShop Menu 3Links:Twitter: twitter.com/AmtrakGuy365Instagram: instagram.com/amtrakguy365Flickr: flickr.com/people/142453835@N06My Site: http://amtrakguy365.weebly.com
Lake State Railway Y505 at Port Huron, MI 8/7/23 AmtrakGuy365 2023-08-07 | I was on my way home from getting something to eat and heard the familiar call of a K3LA horn. Sure enough crossing Lapeer Road I saw the headlight of a Lake State Railway MP15AC sauntering down what was the original Grand Trunk mainline from the 1850s. Today they had 3 tankers from CDW Consulting. The liquid transload & warehouse company is LSRC's only customer on the branch since Domtar and Dunn Paper mills closed down in 2021 and 22 respectively. CDW Consulting receives boxcars, centerbeams, and tank cars. In this video the train is crossing Lapeer Road heading southwest for interchange at CN's Tunnel Yard. Shoutout to the waving conductor! This was shot on my iPhone 14 Pro (which was the only thing I had with me at the time) and I'm still learning about the quirks that come with the new camera settings. These include: desaturated/washed out looking pictures/videos when I import them to my PC, the .MOV video file showing up as black in Sony Vegas Pro 14, and the audio becoming extremely quiet after a loud sound. Hopefully I'll fix it next time.Train Info:Train ID: LSRC Y505Subdivision: LSRC Port Huron SubdivisionTemperature: 66°F (19°C)Time Taken: 1:47 PM (13:47)Origin: Port Huron, MI (CDW Consulting)Destination: Port Huron, MI (CN Tunnel Yard)Notes: NoneLocomotives:LSRC 1501 - EMD MP15ACLinks:Twitter: twitter.com/AmtrakGuy365Instagram: instagram.com/amtrakguy365Flickr: flickr.com/people/142453835@N06My Site: http://amtrakguy365.weebly.com
me when i see someone railfanning on a bridge #memes #train #yakuza AmtrakGuy365 2023-08-06 | anyone else do this or just me?
Trains Galore | Team Fortress 2 Rotunda Map Analysis AmtrakGuy365 2023-07-27 | Team Fortress 2's 2023 Summer Update has been quite the experience! The game demolished its alltime concurrent player count, gave us 14 new maps, 1 new gamemode, and a good few cosmetics, taunts, and unusual effects. It even saw Jerma985 and STAR_ reuniting to play the new update. However, today I'm gonna be focusing on the new train-themed king of the hill map Rotunda. I'll be talking a bit about the map's development and its inspirations, and then take a look at the trains and other details featured on the map. Think of this as a Trains of TF2 Part 1.5...Map Stamp: checkout.steampowered.com/checkout/approvetxn/3381691630472029691/?returnurl=https%3A%2F%2Fstore.steampowered.com%2Fbuyitem%2F440%2Ffinalize%2F230343639%3Fcanceledurl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Ft.co%252FYcPe651led%26returnhost%3Dt.co&canceledurl=https%3A%2F%2Ft.co%2FYcPe651ledMusic Used:Sonic Lost World - Tropical Coast (Act 1)Team Fortress 2 - Upgrade StationMario Party 3 - Woody WoodsLuigi's Mansion - Professor E. Gadd ThemeYakuza 0 - Pool/Bar/Casino ThemeParappa The Rapper 2 - Big InstrumentalSonic Unleashed - Apotos (Day)Links:Twitter: twitter.com/AmtrakGuy365Instagram: instagram.com/amtrakguy365Flickr: flickr.com/people/142453835@N06RedBubble Shop: redbubble.com/people/AmtrakGuy365/shop?asc=uMy Site: http://amtrakguy365.weebly.com
10 YEARS ON YOUTUBE: Past, Present, & The Future AmtrakGuy365 2023-07-22 | It's somehow already been an entire decade since I started my YouTube channel! Today I'll be reflecting back on my pre-YouTube days, what inspired me to create a channel and all my videos, and then conclude with some final thoughts, my thought process behind making videos, and what's in store for the future. Thank you for a fantastic 10 years!Music Used:Animal Crossing New Leaf - 8 AMTeam Fortress 2 - Upgrade StationSonic Unleashed - Empire City (Night)DJ Glejs (ROBLOX) - Better Off Alone (Remix)Mario Party 2 - Let The Game BeginSuper Mario RPG - Lets Go Down The Wine RiverA Hat in Time - Oh Its YouMario Party - Wario's Battle CanyonSonic R - Living In The City (Instrumental)Sonic Frontiers - Fishing VibesLinks:Twitter: twitter.com/AmtrakGuy365Instagram: instagram.com/amtrakguy365Flickr: flickr.com/people/142453835@N06RedBubble Shop: redbubble.com/people/AmtrakGuy365/shop?asc=uMy Site: http://amtrakguy365.weebly.com
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How N&W 611 Became an Icon of Steam AmtrakGuy365 2023-07-07 | Coal and big articulated locomotives are just a few things the Norfolk & Western Railway was known for. Today, the N&W is part of Norfolk Southern, and one particular locomotive has been an iconic representative of its fallen flag, N&W J Class 611. "The Queen of Steam" or "Spirit of Roanoke" as its been known, has had quite the career. From hauling premiere passenger trains through the mountains and plains to putting on a show for railfans as an excursion star. The lone surviving N&W J Class has plenty of stories to be told today.Chapters:0:00 Introduction0:25 Concept Stages2:16 Revenue Service5:52 1st Excursion Career10:46 2nd Excursion Career14:41 Conclusion18:33 CreditsMusic Used:Conker Live and Reloaded - BarnTeam Fortress 2 - Upgrade StationPokemon Sun & Moon - Pokemon Ride (Land)Red Dead Redemption 2 - Lonesome TownMario Party 2 - Mini-Game ParkRed Dead Redemption 2 - House Building ThemeYume Nikki - Martian UndergroundSuper Paper Mario - Mount LinelandFirewatch - Thorofare HikeSuper Mario RPG - Let's TryYoshi's Island DS - WildlandsMario Party 1 - Wario's Battle CanyonSuper Mario RPG - Super Pipe HouseSonic Colors - Planet Wisp AreaThe Ballad of 611Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games - DeodoroLinks:Twitter: twitter.com/AmtrakGuy365Instagram: instagram.com/amtrakguy365Flickr: flickr.com/people/142453835@N06RedBubble Shop: redbubble.com/people/AmtrakGuy365/shop?asc=uMy Site: http://amtrakguy365.weebly.com
trying the grimace shake AmtrakGuy365 2023-06-29 | 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CN SD75I Duo at Port Huron, MI 6/29/23 AmtrakGuy365 2023-06-29 | Good to see more of my favorite freight diesels on CN again! They've been installing PTC in their older engines like the SD70M-2, C44-9W, SD60, and SD75I, so I'm finally able to see some bigger power variety out here than just GEVOs. Here's a pair of SD75I's storming uphill into Port Huron, Michigan from Sarnia, Ontario via the St. Clair River Tunnel. It was a pretty hot day, but the breeze in the air made things tolerable. Only thing was, the smoke from the Canadian wildfires was especially bad today.Train Info:Train ID: CN ??? WBSubdivision: CN FlintTemperature: 81°F (27°C)Time: 2:46 PM (14:46)Date: June 29, 2023Origin: N/ADestination: N/ANotes: NoneLocomotives:CN 5626 - EMD SD75ICN 5705 - EMD SD75ILinks:Twitter: twitter.com/AmtrakGuy365Instagram: instagram.com/amtrakguy365Flickr: flickr.com/people/142453835@N06My Site: http://amtrakguy365.weebly.com
Inbound Metra Train at Chicago #train #metra #railfanning AmtrakGuy365 2023-06-26 | Taken on May 19th, 2022. While onboard Amtrak’s Cardinal leaving Chicago, I saw this inbound Metra train arriving at Union Station.
Crashes in Trainz 12 Part 5 AmtrakGuy365 2023-06-19 | I bet you didn't think this was ever gonna happen again! Today marks 9 years since I started Crashes in Trainz 12 so I figured, eh, why not bring it back to honor one of the first videos that got my channel any sort of attention. A handful of you have been asking for this, so enjoy 35 crashes in Trainz 12 to varying degrees of craziness. Keep an eye out for some nostalgic references to my previous crash videos and other ones too.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Music Used:Super Mario World - The Evil King BowserYakuza 0 - Substory Guitar RiffThomas the Tank Engine Theme------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Routes (those not listed are private routes by me):Detroit Connecting Railroad (Trainz Download Station)Northern Ohio: (I can't find a working link but it came from RRMods)Krashnburne: Trainz Download StationClear Lake Logging V2: http://www.steammachine.com/slugsmasherBritish Midlands V4: Trainz Download StationSouthern China: (Built-in with Trainz 12 but idk where else to get it)Norfolk & Western - Appalachia Coal: (Built-in with Trainz 12 but idk where else to get it)North America Grain Shortline V1: Trainz Download StationEast Kentucky 3: n8phu.wordpress.comBalezino - Mosti: Trainz StoreMunicipal Transit Railroad: (Built-in with Trainz 12 but idk where else to get it)NEC Wilmington - Philadelphia: Trainz Download StationCN Holly Sub Version 2: Trainz Download StationBridgeport Southern: Trainz Download StationMojave Sub Division: Trainz StoreCity and Country USA: Trainz Download StationECML Kings Cross - Newcastle: Trainz StoreStrasburg Railroad V2: (I downloaded this YEARS ago and I have no clue where I got it. Just buy the Strasburg route from here instead: fireduptrainz.com)Northbay County TS12: Trainz Download Station------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Locomotives:Trainz Download StationNCB J94ClimaxAMTK AcelaSR Battle of BritainATSF F7Spongebob F7AWVR SD40-2Hot Rod F7VIA F40PHBR Class 47 IntercityBR Class 47 PoliceBR HST 125Gresley BR A3N&W Y6bCHN ND5-1 (GE C36-7)CHN DF11 0111 Hangzhou Depot SHrrmods.usGTW GP38-2GTW SD40-2IC GP38-2kltrainz.comCB&Q O5bPRR K4 StreamlinedCNR E10ajointedrail.comCSX SD40-2P&LE SW1500VIA P42DCBN SD60MCSX C40-8CSX SD60MBNSF/ATSF B40-8WBNSF SD70MACAMTK F40PHCSX GP40-2CR GP40-2srstrainzdlc.comCN SD75Isteammachine.com/prowlerD&S K-36 486 sodorisland3d.wixsite.com/sodorisland3dThomas the Tank Enginehttp://www.steammachine.com/slugsmasherWest Side Lumber Co. 12web.archive.org/web/20160323005535/http://rrmods.com/gp30.shtmlSOO GP30web.archive.org/web/20081003122022/http://www.freewebs.com:80/virtual-beech-grove/downloads.htmAmtrak AEM-7web.archive.org/web/20160713092158/http://blawnoxlocomotiveworks.blogspot.com/p/downloads-awvr.htmlAWVR AC4400CWProbably available somewhere but I'm not sure where:SOU SW1Metra F40PHM-2RZD M62-1628Links:Twitter: twitter.com/AmtrakGuy365Instagram: instagram.com/amtrakguy365RedBubble Shop: redbubble.com/people/AmtrakGuy365/shop?asc=uFlickr: flickr.com/people/142453835@N06My Site: http://amtrakguy365.weebly.com
EMD BL2: A Streamlined Branchline Diesel AmtrakGuy365 2023-06-07 | Electro-Motive Division's BL2 is quite the unique little diesel. It was EMD's first attempt at a road-switcher, competing with ALCO, Baldwin, and Fairbanks-Morse. It's not very well known compared to others, but the impact it had on EMD was actually quite significant. This branchline locomotive, while unpopular with the railroads, proved to be a stepping stone to something far greater and successful in diesel locomotive production.Music Used:Graham Kartna - Chiltonwalk.TempTomodachi Life - Mii MakerEarthbound - Otherworldly FoeAnimal Crossing New Leaf - 8 AMUndertale - sans.Links:Twitter: twitter.com/AmtrakGuy365Instagram: instagram.com/amtrakguy365Flickr: flickr.com/people/142453835@N06RedBubble Shop: redbubble.com/people/AmtrakGuy365/shop?asc=uMy Site: http://amtrakguy365.weebly.com
CN and Amtrak at Kimball, MI 5/24/23 AmtrakGuy365 2023-05-24 | Siemens' Charger locomotives have been the mainstay on Amtrak's Michigan Service trains since 2019, so when I got word of a P42DC being on the Blue Water last night, I decided the next morning I would get up early and see about catching it. So I did, along with a CN freight. It was a rather cool and pleasant spring morning along the former Grand Trunk Western mainline, the sun colored red due to some Canadian wildfires. First up is a westbound CN freight with two Dash 9s accelerating from the double track to single track mainline. It likely was trying to get out of the way of Amtrak and head into the siding at Emmett since they'd be leaving Port Huron soon. Not too long after, the Blue Water showed itself with a mismatched consist of a P42DC, 3 Siemens Venture coaches, 2 Horizons, 1 Amfleet, and an SC-44 trailing. It was definitely a pleasant surprise to see some older GE's roaming the rails around here again, something that hasn't been common since the 2000s and 2010s.Train Info:1st TrainTrain ID: CN ??? WBSubdivision: CN FlintTemperature: 57°F (14°C)Time: 6:05 AMDate: May 24, 2023Origin: N/ADestination: N/ANotes: NoneLocomotives:CN 2713 - GE C44-9WCN 2508 - GE C44-9WL2nd TrainTrain ID: AMTK P365 WBSubdivision: CN FlintTemperature: 57°F (14°C)Time: 6:23 AMDate: May 24, 2023Origin: Port Huron, MIDestination: Chicago, ILNotes: P42DC leader, Venture coaches being testedLocomotives:AMTK 63 - GE P42DCAMTK 4620 - Siemens SC-44Links:Twitter: twitter.com/AmtrakGuy365Instagram: instagram.com/amtrakguy365Flickr: flickr.com/people/142453835@N06My Site: http://amtrakguy365.weebly.com
CSXs Runaway Train: The Crazy Eights Incident AmtrakGuy365 2023-05-16 | Runaway trains are never a good thing to have roaming the rails. A derailment with so much speed, power, and weight behind them could lead to disastrous consequences. While it has happened before, it's also been prevented. On what was an ordinary day in Walbridge, Ohio on May 15th, 2001, CSX would experience a runaway train incident that would go down in infamy. With two carloads of hazordous and flammable chemicals onboard, the situation was made far worse. Many people know it as the "Crazy Eights".Music Used:Yakuza Kiwami 2 - Enforcer MenuYakuza 4 - Mood of DisquietYakuza Kiwami - Renewed UnrestSonic 06 - Egg Cerberus & Egg GenesisSuper Smash Bros. Brawl - King DededeYakuza 0 - Interplanetary SparkYakuza 0 - You Need Me, To What!?Yakuza 0 - Substory Guitar RiffLinks:Twitter: twitter.com/AmtrakGuy365Instagram: instagram.com/amtrakguy365Flickr: flickr.com/people/142453835@N06RedBubble Shop: redbubble.com/people/AmtrakGuy365/shop?asc=uMy Site: http://amtrakguy365.weebly.com
Small Trainz AmtrakGuy365 2023-05-03 | Bigger locomotives tend to get the most attention. However, the smaller engines out there tend to do a lot of the heavy lifting day in and out. Whether it be switching a mine, harbor, or railyard, or connecting freight and passengers with the mainline, the little engines get it done rain or shine.Song:Kirby 64 The Crystal Shards - Pop Star------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Routes (those not listed are private routes by me):JayStConnecting (Trainz Download Station)Strasburg Railroad (fired-up-trains.webnode.com)Wanamaker Kempton & Southern (approachmedium.com)Revised 1930s English Branchline - The Maritime Line (Truro to Falmouth) (Trainz Download Station)Fall Harvest - Nebraska (Built-in/Trainz Store)Railway Series Crovan's Gate (crovansgateworks.wixsite.com/crovansgateworks)Maryland and Pennsylvania Terminal Railroad (federalproductions.com/the-lab/trainz-addons/maryland-and-pennsylvania-terminal-railroad)Porthmadog-Blaneau Ffestiniog - TS12 (Trainz Download Station)Ironbound Industrial (Trainz Download Station)Brampton Unfinished (Trainz Download Station)Coal Country (jointedrail.com)Vosges (sites.google.com/view/latelierdevincenttrainz/home?authuser=0)Lickey Incline (Trainz Download Station)December in Toronto (Trainz Download Station)Milwaukee Road Avery-Drexel (Built-in/Trainz Store)New Haven Route (Trainz Download Station)Hybrid Island of Sodor (ttteseasonsus323.wixsite.com/therailwayworks)Wintermap (TB) TANE Build 94916 (Trainz Download Station)ECML Kings Cross-Edinburgh (Built-in/Trainz Store)Toronto Rail Lands 1954 (Trainz Download Station)The Carson & Tahoe, Lumber & Fluming Co. (trainz-forge.com)Cornish Mainline and Branches (Built-in/Trainz Store)North American Grain Shortline V1 (Trainz Download Station)GTW South East Michigan Lines BETA (Trainz Download Station)Skarloey Slate Quarry and Incline (drive.google.com/drive/folders/10HXs0ddBDT42jHDkYkHBxeTISCvIJyJx)Charleston & Western Carolina Port Royal Branch (Trainz Download Station)------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Locomotives:Trainz Download StationBR 14xxFfestiniog No. 2 'Prince' - 1990sCN BoxcabCN 7700SNCF 030-104SNCF 130 TB 869SNCF 140 C 190NCB J94LSWR Adams B4 Class 0-4-0T BR BlackCNJ 1000BR Ex- LNWR Coal Tank 0-6-2T V2 TS2012BR Ivatt 2MT BlackLoco SBB CFF FFS Tem IIBR Class 21 "Pug"ST 44 TonnerUS Army Model 40CNJ 840Reading CrusaderPlymouth ML-8CL NG24 Quarry HunsletUintah Rwy 36ng 0-6-2FEC BL2BR S100trainz-forge.comStrasburg SW8UP Big BoyUP 0-6-0CB&Q EMC SWCM 0-6-0kltrainz.comWK&S 0-6-0PRR B1PRR A5CNR X10aRDG CamelbackCNR S1bCNR O9aironcladinsteam.wixsite.com/britishlocoworks3dBR Stanier Black 5jatws.org/PWeiser/index.htmMILW ES-2http://www.carsoncarshops.com/index.htmPorter 0-4-0darlington-works.weebly.comBR E2http://www.trainzone.co.nz/SRandRL.htmSR&RL Forneyweb.archive.org/web/20230127132911/themasterbuilder11.wixsite.com/iforengineeringworks/copy-of-industrialsTalyllynBuilt-in/Trainz Store:BR 8FBR 3F "Jinty"BR Class 03BR 57xxUnavailable:B&O C-16Links:Twitter: twitter.com/AmtrakGuy365Instagram: instagram.com/amtrakguy365Flickr: flickr.com/people/142453835@N06My Site: http://amtrakguy365.weebly.com
The Trains of Super Mario AmtrakGuy365 2023-04-19 | I made an episode on Half Life, TF2 and Sonic, so it's quite a bit overdue that I do one on everyone's favorite Italian plumber. Trains probably aren't the first thing you think of when it comes to Mario. While many are cartoonish looking, there's a surprising amount of them that are based on real life trains. So, in this video I'll be taking a look at the locomotives, rolling stock, and railroad infrastructure seen throughout the Mario games.Series Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaNteOr2vXGzUu4b8qHWmfwunh48mf8kUChapters:0:00 Introduction0:31 Mario Kart 640:31 Mario Kart 643:06 Paper Mario3:48 Paper Mario TTYD5:07 Mario Party 85:51 Mario Kart 810:32 Paper Mario Color Splash11:43 oops i forgot one lmao12:16 ConclusionMusic Used:Super Mario 3D World - Double Cherry PassMario Kart 64 - Kalimari DesertPaper Mario - Mt. RuggedPaper Mario The Thousand Year Door - Excess Express at DayMario Party 8 - Shy Guy's Perplex ExpressMario Kart 8 - Super Bell SubwayMario Kart 8 - N64 Royal RacewayMario Kart 8 - Sydney SprintPaper Mario Color Splash - Marmalade ValleyOMORI - Push & ShoveMario Kart 8 - N64 Rainbow RoadSuper Mario Maker 2 - CreditsSuper Mario Maker 2 - Course WorldLinks:Twitter: twitter.com/AmtrakGuy365Instagram: instagram.com/amtrakguy365RedBubble Shop: redbubble.com/people/AmtrakGuy365/shop?asc=uFlickr: flickr.com/people/142453835@N06My Site: http://amtrakguy365.weebly.com
CN Train with Fouled Horn #train #railfanning AmtrakGuy365 2023-04-17 | 4/15/23:Barely caught this CN train doing some switching at 16th Street crossing in Port Huron, Michigan with a rather fouled sounding P3 horn. They took a handful of cars off the front of their train, brought them to the crossing about 1400 feet east past the switches, and then backed down into the yard. Not sure what they were doing exactly as I couldn't stick around for long. Either way, it was a bit of an unusual move. On the train is CN 5644 and a 2779, the latter of which is a former CitiRail leaser unit. CN has been equipping more of their non-GEVO units with PTC, so it's nice to see stuff that isn't a GEVO leading around here again.
Amtraks Blue Water at Durand, MI 4/15/23 AmtrakGuy365 2023-04-15 | Amtrak 365, the Blue Water, glides into Durand, Michigan on a cool spring morning. Take note of the Siemens-built Venture coaches. This is the first time I've seen them on the Blue Water, so they must've just started testing them on the route. Interestingly there appeared, or sounded like there were speakers on the outside of the coaches. and I was able to hear the conductor mention the train was sold-out, every seat would be filled. This is actually a pretty common thing for this service. Most people go all the way to Chicago, with most passengers getting on at Flint, East Lansing and Kalamazoo. The train mostly carries shoppers/tourists going to Chicago (with some catching another train at Union Station), college students from Michigan State and Western Michigan, and people on business trips. While the Blue Water arrived in Durand 5 minutes early and kept that pace up for a few more stops, the train encountered some delay past Kalamazoo and held a 1 hour delay from Dowagiac all the way to Chicago.Train Info:Train ID: AMTK P365 WBSubdivision: CN FlintTemperature: 56°F (13°C)Time: 8:00 AMDate: April 15, 2023Origin: Port Huron, MIDestination: Chicago, ILNotes: Siemens Venture coaches in consistLocomotives:AMTK 4616 - Siemens SC-44AMTK 4619 - Siemens SC-44Links:Twitter: twitter.com/AmtrakGuy365Instagram: instagram.com/amtrakguy365Flickr: flickr.com/people/142453835@N06My Site: http://amtrakguy365.weebly.com
