@IrishEddieOHara Irish Eddie my dad was Irish too. As for at 1:22 all I can tell you is that people who ride these rails at this exact point know it to be a rough, rickety bouncy point.
The long version will probably be in September. The main difference is you'll be able to see engineer Jim at the throttle. Also four engineers around a table playing cards waiting for thier trains.
@MetraCNW71794 Thank you but this version is so close to being unedited it's not funny. I'll look at the footage again. Maybe I can come up with something like "the Lost tapes" even though I know where they are.
I Just know that there are two windows in the front that I shot out of. Now that I look at the footage it seems that I shot about 70 % out of the left window and 30 % out of the right window. The engineer is on the right hand side.
@ adugodse, I have asked several train crew members that same question and I have gotten numerous answers ranging from station alignment to trains have always ran southpaw on the Rock Island line. The later may be the best answer. However they have CTC and have ran right sided on occasions.
I'm currently working on a video showing my dad as the engineer and moving the levers. I have 2 more trips to post they'll be up sometime in September.
That's what I've heard that after 9/11 , that it's harder to get in. I am the son of a railroad engineer and a professional videographer. My dad would not let me have a tripod in there.
One thing that I learned at major train stations nowadays is this: never stand around and take pictures, talk on a cell phone, etc. Never.
I've traveled on Amtrak to Chicago multiple times, and the security personnel there cannot stand it when someone stands around anywhere near Amtrak trains. Once a person gets off of the train with all of their belongings, it is best that they just go inside to avoid being suspicious.
I'm glad you enjoyed it. It was shot in 1995. I shot the footage - this is the short version. Later I will be putting on a night time version of going to Chicago and coming back. The night time engine light moving around is pretty cool.
Why are they running 90 lb brake pipe on a passenger train?
enginedave 1 month ago
Very good video. It's great to see the driver's point of view of another country!
Marcolepsie 8 months ago
What? This train doesn't stop for McDonald's or Burger King? I want my money back!
Great video! Thanx for posting!
mbecker130 10 months ago
@mbecker130 How about a drive through LOL. Thank you for watching the video !
tubefilmvideo 10 months ago
@IrishEddieOHara Irish Eddie my dad was Irish too. As for at 1:22 all I can tell you is that people who ride these rails at this exact point know it to be a rough, rickety bouncy point.
tubefilmvideo 10 months ago
i seen engine 211 on the MilwDN line
Amtrak1194 1 year ago
All of your cab videos are so awsome! This one really stands out though! I love the F40PHM-2
pilotmanmax 1 year ago
@pilotmanmax I don't know that much about the different sounds even with being the son of an engineer.
tubefilmvideo 10 months ago
@pilotmanmax I've had someone else ask for the unedited version - now your making me think.
tubefilmvideo 10 months ago
The long version will probably be in September. The main difference is you'll be able to see engineer Jim at the throttle. Also four engineers around a table playing cards waiting for thier trains.
tubefilmvideo 2 years ago
F40PHM-2!!!!!!
NJT4211 2 years ago
when was this taken in 1996 the same year as the other video at night?
NJT4211 2 years ago
@NJT4211 I want to say 1997 because I knew he was retiring.
tubefilmvideo 10 months ago
Can we have the unedited, long version =D, Amazing video!
MetraCNW71794 2 years ago
@MetraCNW71794 Thank you but this version is so close to being unedited it's not funny. I'll look at the footage again. Maybe I can come up with something like "the Lost tapes" even though I know where they are.
tubefilmvideo 10 months ago
I Just know that there are two windows in the front that I shot out of. Now that I look at the footage it seems that I shot about 70 % out of the left window and 30 % out of the right window. The engineer is on the right hand side.
tubefilmvideo 2 years ago
Isn't the train supposed to go on the right hand side?
adugodse 2 years ago
@ adugodse, I have asked several train crew members that same question and I have gotten numerous answers ranging from station alignment to trains have always ran southpaw on the Rock Island line. The later may be the best answer. However they have CTC and have ran right sided on occasions.
cygnusixion 2 years ago
I later read somewhere that it doesn't matter these days as the signaling system is fully automated.
adugodse 2 years ago
Things have changed, I'll be putting another trip on this month.
tubefilmvideo 2 years ago
I'm currently working on a video showing my dad as the engineer and moving the levers. I have 2 more trips to post they'll be up sometime in September.
tubefilmvideo 2 years ago
This is really awesome! 5 stars and a favorite!
I don't know how you managed to get in there, but it was easier to do so in 1995 instead of after 2001.
RailFan817 2 years ago
That's what I've heard that after 9/11 , that it's harder to get in. I am the son of a railroad engineer and a professional videographer. My dad would not let me have a tripod in there.
Also thank you for giving it 5 stars.
tubefilmvideo 2 years ago
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RailFan817 2 years ago
You're very welcome.
One thing that I learned at major train stations nowadays is this: never stand around and take pictures, talk on a cell phone, etc. Never.
I've traveled on Amtrak to Chicago multiple times, and the security personnel there cannot stand it when someone stands around anywhere near Amtrak trains. Once a person gets off of the train with all of their belongings, it is best that they just go inside to avoid being suspicious.
RailFan817 2 years ago
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staintedcards 2 years ago
maybe stand on a bridge over the tracks where amtrak trains pass and you won't have a problem
moonoink 2 years ago
How did you get in??? Awesome video!!!
Chicagojoe28 2 years ago
I'm glad you enjoyed it. It was shot in 1995. I shot the footage - this is the short version. Later I will be putting on a night time version of going to Chicago and coming back. The night time engine light moving around is pretty cool.
tubefilmvideo 2 years ago
dude this is fuckin amazing!!! how did u get inside the cab?
ballparkfrank10 2 years ago
Thank you. I'm not the engineer but I did shoot the footage. Again Thank you for putting it on your favorites page, I truly appreciate it.
tubefilmvideo 2 years ago
Awsome Are You The Engineer Or How Did You Get In
Metracab123 2 years ago
@Metracab123 I got in only because my dad is the engineer. Oh and it was before 9/11 .
tubefilmvideo 10 months ago