Did Chessie System merge into what is now CSX or they seperate entities? I know CSX is Chessie Seaboard Express so i figured the 2 might be connected.
@640Radio This is great footage! How did you get to Jerry's Run? The down hill run to Clifton Forge with the brake shoe dust is great! Thanks, I like this video!
@Trainmaster02 Wow, that was so long ago, I don't really remember. It was probably a county road or railroad access road. I'm sure it's on a county roadmap.
@Trainmaster02 "Upon further review", and looking at some satellite images, I think it might be Moss Run rather than Jerry's Run. It was a long time ago, and I don't have a clear memory. Maybe someone familiar with the geography will post something.
@640Radio , to every one above the footage your talking about being at Jerry's Run or Moss run is not right , it's at OX Cabin, My Dad was the Enger.and i was the head brakeman on that train, was was to be out last run togeather after that trip and the road your talking about was a access road for the railroad and there was some hunting camps on the north side of no#1 main line.
Thanks for the clarification, however I don't know of any way to correct the video and replace the old one on YouTube. I just hope people will read the comments and see your post.
I would just like to let you know that enger. on the east bound train was my DAD and My self, it was to be our last trip togeather from there on, im so glad i founds this, becouse i never took any movies of me and my dad on any of our trips togeather once agan ty you so very very much, see i lost my dad back in 1986 of june 5th, it was very very good to see my dad and to hear his voice again, ,GOD BLESS , Nathan Dilley (ret. conductor)Alleghany Sub. Div.
@coedgal HI. This was an awesome video. My Dad, Bill DeLong, was a Conductor on the C&O (Piedmont & Mountain Sub's1968-2000). I was very familiar with Clifton Forge. We lost Dad 10 years ago and to this day I cannot see a train without thinking of him. from the 1980's until he passed, he worked 50 & 51 from DC to Clifton Forge. Sorry ot bother you, but I know exactly how you feel, these videos can be very comforting.
@coedgal Hello, I know exactly what you mean here. My Dad, Bill DeLong, was a Conductor out of Charlottesville, VA on the Piedmont & Mountain Sub's. I spent a lot of time with him in Clifton Forge also when he was working 50 & 51 on Amtrak. Dad passed back in 2000, so I understand your sentiments here. Take care.
Excellent video. This brings back a lot of memories for me. It is great to see that era again without any CSX, but you do see some signs of things to come with the Seaboard and CRR hoppers.
My lord yes! If you've got any more videos from then, please feel free to post them. Gosh what a missed era.. Wish I was there to experience it! Great videos.. Love the sounds!
I don't think I have any more. Mostly I was taking slides in those days. I didn't have a video recorder...just a camera and had to borrow a record deck which was the size of a major city phone book. If I turn up more Chessie, I'll post it.
That's cool man, thank you for sharing what you did video, and record. The audio is most excellent to match the video, thanks for making the extra effort!
WOW got to love those big tag K5la's! Great footage!
izzwardo 1 month ago
An "Extra" train is one that is not on the timetable.
640Radio 3 months ago
I apologize for my silly question, but what does " Extra " mean that is included in the title of this video ?
996TwinTurbo911 3 months ago
Seaboard family hoppers (Seaboard, Family Lines, Clinchfield) in that coal train, sign of things to come with the formation of CSX.
meccaturbo 1 year ago
Ex C&O mainline.
meccaturbo 1 year ago
X means privete owner like on passenger cars you see the reportingt marxs followed by and X for privete
ble643 1 year ago
That is one of the sweetest K5LA's I've ever heard!
Xnewyork2 1 year ago
Well everyone i talk to that are raifans say it stands for express.
KSE828 2 years ago
It doesn't mean express.
meccaturbo 2 years ago
Did Chessie System merge into what is now CSX or they seperate entities? I know CSX is Chessie Seaboard Express so i figured the 2 might be connected.
KSE828 2 years ago
C=Chessie, S=Seaboard, X=multiplication symbol for "much more."
mike6206 2 years ago
C and S are definitely for Chessie and Seaboard, but the X is debatable. Rumour is it's for "Expanded", or for the stock market symbol. Who knows?
MarkConductor775 1 year ago
Sorry Espeelover, I hit "Remove" rather than " Reply" Klutz!
You asked "Whats all that smoke from?" I believe it's from brake shoes being applied on the downgrade.
640Radio 2 years ago 2
@640Radio This is great footage! How did you get to Jerry's Run? The down hill run to Clifton Forge with the brake shoe dust is great! Thanks, I like this video!
Trainmaster02 1 year ago
@Trainmaster02 Wow, that was so long ago, I don't really remember. It was probably a county road or railroad access road. I'm sure it's on a county roadmap.
Thanks for the positive feedback.
640Radio 1 year ago
@Trainmaster02 "Upon further review", and looking at some satellite images, I think it might be Moss Run rather than Jerry's Run. It was a long time ago, and I don't have a clear memory. Maybe someone familiar with the geography will post something.
640Radio 1 year ago
@640Radio , to every one above the footage your talking about being at Jerry's Run or Moss run is not right , it's at OX Cabin, My Dad was the Enger.and i was the head brakeman on that train, was was to be out last run togeather after that trip and the road your talking about was a access road for the railroad and there was some hunting camps on the north side of no#1 main line.
MrDuke15 10 months ago
Thanks for the clarification, however I don't know of any way to correct the video and replace the old one on YouTube. I just hope people will read the comments and see your post.
640Radio 10 months ago
I would just like to let you know that enger. on the east bound train was my DAD and My self, it was to be our last trip togeather from there on, im so glad i founds this, becouse i never took any movies of me and my dad on any of our trips togeather once agan ty you so very very much, see i lost my dad back in 1986 of june 5th, it was very very good to see my dad and to hear his voice again, ,GOD BLESS , Nathan Dilley (ret. conductor)Alleghany Sub. Div.
coedgal 3 years ago 6
dude wats it like to drive an emd like that i consider you a legend i envy you
pengapop12 3 years ago
how did your dad die if you don't mind me asking, and how long was he with C&O and then Chessie system?
andybowe 2 years ago
@coedgal HI. This was an awesome video. My Dad, Bill DeLong, was a Conductor on the C&O (Piedmont & Mountain Sub's1968-2000). I was very familiar with Clifton Forge. We lost Dad 10 years ago and to this day I cannot see a train without thinking of him. from the 1980's until he passed, he worked 50 & 51 from DC to Clifton Forge. Sorry ot bother you, but I know exactly how you feel, these videos can be very comforting.
JDD70100 1 year ago
@coedgal Hello, I know exactly what you mean here. My Dad, Bill DeLong, was a Conductor out of Charlottesville, VA on the Piedmont & Mountain Sub's. I spent a lot of time with him in Clifton Forge also when he was working 50 & 51 on Amtrak. Dad passed back in 2000, so I understand your sentiments here. Take care.
JDD70100 1 year ago
@JDD70100 , Hey i knew your Dad real well, I knew all the guys who work the Mountain Sub. Div, i stayed at the " Y " as my lay over point !! Nathan
MrDuke15 10 months ago
does the CSX still run over this section of C&O Mainline via Allagannies? what kind of horn was on the Chessie C&O SD50?
andybowe 3 years ago
Yes, to your first question. I don't know to your second.
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640Radio 3 years ago
That would have been a K5LA, a good one at that.
WMkid 3 years ago
K5LA.
xxxDeath9572xxx 2 years ago
Chessie System K5LA.
xxxDeath9572xxx 1 year ago
Excellent video. This brings back a lot of memories for me. It is great to see that era again without any CSX, but you do see some signs of things to come with the Seaboard and CRR hoppers.
Great job.
ChessieStorm 3 years ago
Excellent video. Always glad to see some remembrances of the end of the Chessie era
jpec361 3 years ago
My lord yes! If you've got any more videos from then, please feel free to post them. Gosh what a missed era.. Wish I was there to experience it! Great videos.. Love the sounds!
WMkid 3 years ago
I don't think I have any more. Mostly I was taking slides in those days. I didn't have a video recorder...just a camera and had to borrow a record deck which was the size of a major city phone book. If I turn up more Chessie, I'll post it.
640Radio 3 years ago
That's cool man, thank you for sharing what you did video, and record. The audio is most excellent to match the video, thanks for making the extra effort!
WMkid 3 years ago