Driving the diesel locomotive at the Miami Gold Coast Railr

[TEMPLE7D]

Listen to that EMD 567 engine

[shadowhunter388]

is that what the sander does lol, In a train simulator I play I always thought it was to release steam or something haha.

[jmgathg]

I think if you're a little kid there's a better chance, but I don't think it'll hurt to ask!

[snakedude3]

can anybody drive the train?



[metroliner89]

IM GOING HERE THIS SUMMER!!!! YAYAYAYAYAY!!!

[jmgathg]

Yes it's loud! The windows are open. But you don't need to hold your ears, the sound is directed out in front of the train. Good luck to you!

[railfankasey]

is the horn on this engine loud inside the cab, i turn 18 soon and am applying for a conductor spot on csx, any help plase?

[yamahonkawazuki]

@railfankasey well, whatever you apply for, whatever they offer, TAKE it. , these jobs arent easy to get. once youre in though. you are pretty much set.

[LS6Z28]

That kid listens well, I would have gon straight to 8

[jmgathg]

Loud....the engine makes a really low rumble you feel as much as hear. There is very little sound proofing. Plus we run with the windows and doors open here in Miami!

[jmgathg]

The museum is a must see for anyone with an interest in trains. Unlike other train museums I've been to, the Miami museum lets you wander around in the train cars at will, you can explore and learn a ton of details. Plus the folks running the engine/caboose combo are really nice, they spend a ton of time talking to us. He opened all the engine compartments for us, showed me the rocker arms while it was running - basically everything on the engine. We are annual pass holders and love it.

[masonclan]

@jmgathg if you go to portola california u can drive a train for 2 hours

[Lunchbox77667]

I thought standing at the front of a subway train and looking out the window was fun as a kid, this blows that away! I've lived in South Florida for 20 years, I had no idea there was a RR museum. So how is the museum as a whole? I'd like to take a trip down there in the near future, maybe for National Railroad Day. Any opinions on the place?

[jmgathg]

Good eye, you are correct! I just bought the movie and watched it and sure enough it's that train. It had the 1804 up top and you could see the interior in a few shots.

[skullcrusher301]

that would be cool if the museum would repaint it like the Grand Continental paint scheme

[skullcrusher301]

thats the lead unit on from the train on under siege 2

[produKtNZ]

Wow! I am SO jealous -_-

[globalintermodal]

Well done great teaching..so kids would be started love trains...a great invest in our future

thank,s for posting and share with us....Happy New Year wish always the best Pete

[bigtoysforlargeboys]

Great Video

[trainman2816]

I wish I could run a GP9...I'm stuck with the damn AC4400's

[jmgathg]

Well, head on down to Miami for a vacation and drive it yourself! It's going to be 77 degrees and sunny, not a bad time to come here. It's a great railroad museum.

Thanks for the kind comments guys!

[yamahonkawazuki]

@jmgathg will have to do this if it is still in business. may be coming to miami before too long for school. so this definately will be on my do do list. OFTEN lol

[WMkid]

This kid's a natural =) The pilot engineer did an excellent job in translating to the kid on what to do.. Amazing job by the both of them!

[MyFunBDay]

I drove the same train! Amazing museum.