Very, very cool video. But....do you need special permission to make a video like this? About a year ago I was given a hard time by a conductor just for shooting still photos with my SLR!
i have no idea why someone disliked this video. actually said "wow" when you entered the tunnel and still had great focus. i also would like to ask the same question taylorveldman3832 left
This is amazing! I'm all familiar with everything in the beginning, in the middle, but towards the end. I'm just curious as why the train was going 25mph for a straight mile, was there a speed restriction? Or is every train required to go that slow?
@taylorveldman3832 This is peak rush into NYC, there are many many trains in the system all heading to Western Terminals. You can see at 1:11 the signal is flashing approach (approach medium) denoting train ahead. That signal cleared (went vertical) right before we passed it. Then at 4:18 you can hear the speed control bell and see the flashing yellow again (approach medium=45 mph code). Then at 4:47 you can see the solid yellow over red (approach) which is a 30mph code.
These codes were all for the train infront of us, which was approaching Penn Station. When not in a rush hour enviornment, it is usually a 60mph to 1/2 of a mile before penn, then a quick downgrade to 45 then 30 to enter the PSCC switches. Then there is a solid 15 mph speed limit, usually acompanied by a clear into the platform. Let me know if you have any other questions....CHEERS Dylan
@dneidorff- Dylan, why do all of the trains blow the horn upon entering the tunnel? Is this mandated by the LIRR as a precautionary thing. I've noticed it on here and whenever I take the train into Manhattan.
@TurgeonFan77132 Not sure, but this is common practice on most heavy rail lines. From my understanding it is to alert people (workers and such) who are in the tunnel that a train is entering / exiting due to the low visibility.
@dneidorff Ok, that makes sense. I'm just not familiar with how the signaling works over there, it's much different in Chicago where I am, but now I know! Thanks!
@dneidorff Actually the signal at 1:11 is an advanced approach signal which means you have to slow down to limited speed once you pass the signal and be prepared to stop at the next signal.
@dneidorff No problem! There are hundreds of rules for LIRR so unless You're an engineer and study them for months it's pretty hard to remember all those rules, but i don't think You can study it from the NORAC Rule Book since I'm pretty sure LIRR isn't controlled by NORAC signals but instead has it's own rule book which is the LIRR Book of Rules which is almost like the PRR Book of Rules except a few hundred rules added and a few rules changed but otherwise not much different.
Thats some great footage, you need to do more. Back in 82 I had a cab ride one night from Stamford to Grand Central and then return. That was a wild experience for a boy from Atlanta! As far as the m7 ride quality, all new equipment is suffering this.Those truckless coaches on Amtrack may be the worst, you feel everything through the floor.I took rail trip to New Orleans in 02 and the coregated rail surface vibrated the cars badly.Actual trucks would have springs/dampeners to smooth out ride.
@lirr56890 This would be an M-3, unfortunately with the M-7s it is much tougher to get a view like this. Also the horn at 00:38 and the speed control warning should give away the M-3.
Can I make an MSTS horn sound out of the horn? I'll give credit.
five0fan 6 days ago
@five0fan I don't see a problem with that. Please send me the file when completed. Thanks. dneidorff@gmail.com
dneidorff 4 days ago
Fantastic job! Thanks.
dgigante 1 month ago
VERY COOL VIDEO!!!
The area around Penn is like railroading heaven!!!
Amtrak1194 2 months ago
Very, very cool video. But....do you need special permission to make a video like this? About a year ago I was given a hard time by a conductor just for shooting still photos with my SLR!
Davenbeach 2 months ago
Nice Nice Nice vid
futureengineer100 3 months ago
i have no idea why someone disliked this video. actually said "wow" when you entered the tunnel and still had great focus. i also would like to ask the same question taylorveldman3832 left
colfamatt 6 months ago
@colfamatt Yeah! all taken with iPhone 4, autofocus! Woot!
dneidorff 6 months ago
This is amazing! I'm all familiar with everything in the beginning, in the middle, but towards the end. I'm just curious as why the train was going 25mph for a straight mile, was there a speed restriction? Or is every train required to go that slow?
taylorveldman3832 6 months ago
@taylorveldman3832 This is peak rush into NYC, there are many many trains in the system all heading to Western Terminals. You can see at 1:11 the signal is flashing approach (approach medium) denoting train ahead. That signal cleared (went vertical) right before we passed it. Then at 4:18 you can hear the speed control bell and see the flashing yellow again (approach medium=45 mph code). Then at 4:47 you can see the solid yellow over red (approach) which is a 30mph code.
dneidorff 6 months ago
These codes were all for the train infront of us, which was approaching Penn Station. When not in a rush hour enviornment, it is usually a 60mph to 1/2 of a mile before penn, then a quick downgrade to 45 then 30 to enter the PSCC switches. Then there is a solid 15 mph speed limit, usually acompanied by a clear into the platform. Let me know if you have any other questions....CHEERS Dylan
dneidorff 6 months ago
@dneidorff- Dylan, why do all of the trains blow the horn upon entering the tunnel? Is this mandated by the LIRR as a precautionary thing. I've noticed it on here and whenever I take the train into Manhattan.
TurgeonFan77132 1 month ago
@TurgeonFan77132 Not sure, but this is common practice on most heavy rail lines. From my understanding it is to alert people (workers and such) who are in the tunnel that a train is entering / exiting due to the low visibility.
dneidorff 1 month ago
@TurgeonFan77132 The rule was originally created by the PRR. It's for safety reasons.
Train538 1 month ago
@dneidorff Ok, that makes sense. I'm just not familiar with how the signaling works over there, it's much different in Chicago where I am, but now I know! Thanks!
taylorveldman3832 6 months ago
@dneidorff Actually the signal at 1:11 is an advanced approach signal which means you have to slow down to limited speed once you pass the signal and be prepared to stop at the next signal.
mike82140 6 days ago
@mike82140 Mike, agreed! Apologize for the confusion, need to knock off the rust on the NORAC rule book.
dneidorff 4 days ago
@dneidorff No problem! There are hundreds of rules for LIRR so unless You're an engineer and study them for months it's pretty hard to remember all those rules, but i don't think You can study it from the NORAC Rule Book since I'm pretty sure LIRR isn't controlled by NORAC signals but instead has it's own rule book which is the LIRR Book of Rules which is almost like the PRR Book of Rules except a few hundred rules added and a few rules changed but otherwise not much different.
mike82140 4 days ago
Thats some great footage, you need to do more. Back in 82 I had a cab ride one night from Stamford to Grand Central and then return. That was a wild experience for a boy from Atlanta! As far as the m7 ride quality, all new equipment is suffering this.Those truckless coaches on Amtrack may be the worst, you feel everything through the floor.I took rail trip to New Orleans in 02 and the coregated rail surface vibrated the cars badly.Actual trucks would have springs/dampeners to smooth out ride.
kevingthompson13 7 months ago
Quite frankly i like the ride of the M-3 over the M-7. Every time I'm on an M-7, it just sounds so clunky.
SSJStrongBad 7 months ago
where is this?
RogerEA919 8 months ago
@RogerEA919 Long Island, NY....We're in Queens right now, heading into Manhattan.
dneidorff 8 months ago
@dneidorff thanks! i have mayn videos from romanian locomotive's, enjoy!
RogerEA919 8 months ago
Nicely done. Very steady.
usatran 8 months ago
How did you keep the camera so steady passing through so many switches?
LIRR175 8 months ago
@LIRR175 The Camera is on the window molding of the exit door.
dneidorff 8 months ago
damn that train crawls in the tunnel
rangerfan924 11 months ago
is this a m7 or a m3.
lirr56890 1 year ago
@lirr56890 This would be an M-3, unfortunately with the M-7s it is much tougher to get a view like this. Also the horn at 00:38 and the speed control warning should give away the M-3.
Cheers DNEIDORFF
dneidorff 1 year ago