I was born and raised in Clearwater. Ive heard CSX blowing the whistle since the day I left the hospital. I make videos of CSX if you want to check them out
@vipmd ok I will be safe. CSX Police are in full force around Clearwater/Largo due to a recent news article on people throwing rocks from the tracks at houses and cars. just a little fyi
Nice to see some video from my old hometown. Many years ago, before the Home Depot was there, I used to cut between 22nd Av N and 13th right thru the yard(this was 76-83ish) and always admired what ever was sitting there. Up till 97 I lived over near South Pasadena and remember some of the last trains rolling down the old ACL line before It became the Pinellas Trail.
I'm glad that there is still some rail service in Pinellas. I miss the days when Amtrak ran trains daily to St. Pete. A good friend of mine was an engineer on one of the runs. It's too bad that the old ACL line was abandoned and ripped out (the now "Pinellas Trail". Would have likely been perfect for light rail nowadays with the current population.
@kenjr29mfl Ken, this caboose is always kept in St. Pete. It is either just south of 13th Avenue North or just north of I-275 on the St. Pete Times spur.
I live in Clearwater and there has been quite a bit more activity. Do you know who the customers CSX provides to in St Pete? It's my understanding they only use this rail line for 2 customers.
@brainfvr hey there is the st. pete times printing plant, an aluminum recycling facility right by Carrolls building supply a conrad Yelvington Rock facility, a gas like propane or chorline center and thats all I know of... Thats good there getting busy on this line!!! Take care! Rich
When you get a free minute, look up my page and check out the video I have uploaded of O702 on 02/05/2010. I was born here in St. Pete and know every tie of that rail! Still can't believe the work that was done over the past month. My guess is they're getting ready to sell it to the State for TBARTA.
I was born and raised in Clearwater. Ive heard CSX blowing the whistle since the day I left the hospital. I make videos of CSX if you want to check them out
vipmd 1 month ago
@vipmd ok I will be safe. CSX Police are in full force around Clearwater/Largo due to a recent news article on people throwing rocks from the tracks at houses and cars. just a little fyi
airRail76 1 month ago
@airRail76 uh oh! boys will be boys! haha! thanks for the tip man!
vipmd 1 month ago
THANKYOU !!!!!! I found what I have been looking for :) Hope to be out there one day to catch my first train, and start rolling!
sunnylane711 4 months ago
Nice to see some video from my old hometown. Many years ago, before the Home Depot was there, I used to cut between 22nd Av N and 13th right thru the yard(this was 76-83ish) and always admired what ever was sitting there. Up till 97 I lived over near South Pasadena and remember some of the last trains rolling down the old ACL line before It became the Pinellas Trail.
WNCRailfan 7 months ago
Great catch on the units and good video.
CSX453 1 year ago
I'm glad that there is still some rail service in Pinellas. I miss the days when Amtrak ran trains daily to St. Pete. A good friend of mine was an engineer on one of the runs. It's too bad that the old ACL line was abandoned and ripped out (the now "Pinellas Trail". Would have likely been perfect for light rail nowadays with the current population.
ACLTony 1 year ago
Great video! I have Been around to see action on this line but never had my camera! Good Job!
pdfsmail1 1 year ago
YEA!!!! CANTALEIVER!
storm24awesome 1 year ago
Very nice video!!! xxD
jordimikado 1 year ago
excellant video
pwalpar 1 year ago
@pwalpar Thank you- believe it or not this is my favorite place to watch trains- it's a monday-thru-friday job but its my hometown local!
airRail76 1 year ago
Very nice video. Thanks.
PhilbruProduction 1 year ago
nice one rich love light power
xtremepadrefan 1 year ago
Great video. Nice coverage and camera work. I believe that job is still O701. Glad to see St. Pete still has rail traffic. Five stars.
SFLRailFan 1 year ago
Question. Do they keep that caboose in St Pete somewhere? I never see one running on the train from Tampa.
kenjr29mfl 1 year ago
@kenjr29mfl Ken, this caboose is always kept in St. Pete. It is either just south of 13th Avenue North or just north of I-275 on the St. Pete Times spur.
ewlanctot 1 year ago
Great video. I caught him yesterday still running as O701 but on an afternoon schedule due to track work. 5*****
kenjr29mfl 1 year ago
Thanks for the prompt reply. What do you think of the rumors CSX is going to sell this line?
brainfvr 1 year ago
I live in Clearwater and there has been quite a bit more activity. Do you know who the customers CSX provides to in St Pete? It's my understanding they only use this rail line for 2 customers.
brainfvr 1 year ago
@brainfvr hey there is the st. pete times printing plant, an aluminum recycling facility right by Carrolls building supply a conrad Yelvington Rock facility, a gas like propane or chorline center and thats all I know of... Thats good there getting busy on this line!!! Take care! Rich
airRail76 1 year ago
Great Video! Theirs been alittle bit more activity lately.
johnleemuyo 1 year ago
K will do! I am guessing that it hasnt been replaced since it was put in back in '59! Thanks Ill check your site
airRail76 1 year ago
When you get a free minute, look up my page and check out the video I have uploaded of O702 on 02/05/2010. I was born here in St. Pete and know every tie of that rail! Still can't believe the work that was done over the past month. My guess is they're getting ready to sell it to the State for TBARTA.
ewlanctot 1 year ago
Thanks! Try around 3 p.m. (this week) LOL!!!
airRail76 1 year ago
Nice footage! Even I haven't railfanned them at the St. Pete Yard yet, and I live in Pinellas County! 5*****
csx6900 1 year ago