(HD) PW 2314 Mixed freight train with logs (3-22-09)River Rd south

[frwyguy]

SUCK

[lvnv7771]

VERY, VERY, VERY, POOR SOUNDS.... MAKES THE VIDEO NOT SO GOOD WITH THE POOR SOUNDS. ALWAYS HAVE TO MUTE!

[rtzook]

@lvnv7771 freakin watch it in HD like he said you people never listen, the sound works in HD

[mrdpaz1]

where can i see this in person

[chris40539]

sound got messed up

[ervans]

@chris40539 Not if you watch it in HD. It used to be fine but YouTube changed there software and the sound went bad

[goldcat202]

whats with the bad sound???

[ervans]

@goldcat202 Not if you watch it in HD. It used to be fine but YouTube changed there software and the sound went bad

[TimRuffle]

Any estimate how much the train might weigh? I think there were about 35 wagons many of which were empty. Even fully loaded four loco's seems like overkill.

[Boss302fan]

@TimRuffle Keep in mind Mr. Tim that while this train may not be heavy, the grades on this branch are fairly steep in places. Also keep in mind that when you see a train moving in one direction, it is "usually" going to come back. This particular train may be returning with 7000 tons. For individuals such as myself who manage these operations, you have to plan ahead and position your power accordingly.

[TimRuffle]

@Boss302fan It might be argued that a partially loaded mixed-freight such as this is likely to be partially loaded on its return but I appreciate all your points thank you. I guess there's also the possibility that one of these loco's is marshalled in just to move it to another depot.

What's the thinking behind US practice- making up immense lumbering freight with multiple locomotives rather than more and lighter trains? Is it just to reduced the personnel needed?

[Boss302fan]

@TimRuffle Most non-intermodal trains are usually not time sensitive. So handling a 130 car loaded train with two crewmen leaving all at one time occupying track space and pacing through towns one time is the norm. (As it is with most of the world's heavy tonnage railroads). If I ran 3 trains, I use three times the crewmen, go through towns three times blocking traffic instead of one, and it makes dispatching trains more difficult. There are other reasons, but this will get you going.

[TimRuffle]

@Boss302fan So it really is that simple- big trains mean fewer crew.

There's also the point that, unless I have quite the wrong impression, US railways are all but devoted to freight so in most cases you don't have to worry too much about making paths for much faster passenger trains.

[Boss302fan]

@TimRuffle Obviously one long, heavy train is more labor efficient than 3 shorter trains. And as long as the products show up on time no one cars. As far as making a path for passengers, it is much easier to route passenger trains around one long freight than 3 freights.

But yes, in North AMerica (US, CN and MX) freight traffic is very heavy. Shorter commuter passenger runs are also prevelant in major cities though. Long distance passenger is not popular in these three countries

[glamaon]

dude sound got messed up

[ervans]

It worked find at first, then it messed up

[ACEofSPADES7700]

@glamaon click HD

[SUNSETRETREATSXM]

Fantastic train!

[dlightner007]

Great video...what kind of video camera are you using?

[ervans]

Canon Vixia HG20

[TheBigfan69]

very nice

[ervans]

Thanks

[SkIttle2The0]

Arent they worried someones gonna hop on?

[SUNSETRETREATSXM]

Nice vid and great trains over there in the USA!

Love watching them on YouTube!!

[ervans]

Thanks

[ervans]

Thanks

[surfliner463]

awsome catch dude 5****

[ervans]

I don't know. I haven't heard anything.

[CSXrailz]

Are PNWR crews nice with railfans??

[ervans]

Thanks for your comments,That funny, I have heard a lot of two year old's like my videos.

[ZaschaP07]

Thanks for these great videos. My two year old son is obsessed with trains and your videos are the only ones he wants to watch. (The SP 4449 train is my favorite) Thanks again!

[ervans]

Thanks

[CoasterChick22]

awesome, I have this camera I love it.

[pwalpar]

Ive had to repair a few of those log cars.  seeing This makes me remember

Good video

[cr1901]

Indeed your skill with HD is getting better very quickly...

[ervans]

Thanks, I have been playing around with the settings on the camcorder

[robmasterman]

Another excellent video Ervan, and as previously mentioned that track is something else!!...5* Bob

[ervans]

Thanks Bob

[togreektown]

Your video is like am I standing there by trackside or is this a video wow great HD and down by that stop sign the cars really swing and sway (bad piece of track)

[ervans]

Thank you for the comment

[pwalpar]

Nice Camera work good vid 5*

[ervans]

Thanks

[iusetano]

Excellent video!!!!!! Great HD. Thanks for sharing.

[ervans]

Thanks

[michlian]

Does PW use mostly 4 axle units? I haven't seen any 6 axle PW units in any of your videos.

[ervans]

Yes

[FlyBikes089]

Awesome video!

Also, I haven't seen any HD in your video because HD not been show up at in your video :(

[ervans]

It does show up, but sometimes it takes a few hours to to show up

[FlyBikes089]

Successfully, I got it.

HD is show up at in your video.

That no problem I understand :)

[4449steam]

I see they added 2315

[195017000]

ok boy you are long traiN  of freight

maxi horse power ??????

I VOTE 5*

[ervans]

Thanks