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The Roaming Railfan
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Добавлен 22 ноя 2014
The leader in documenting Brightline's Florida passenger rail construction. Also extensive coverage of the Florida East Coast Railway and the fecNtrak modular layout, but also covering railroads across the USA and even around the world. KiwiRail and Auckland Transport in New Zealand are also a specialty. Occasional Walt Disney World, baseball, and other oddball videos I make are added as well.
Trains Near Denver's Big 10 Curve: Amtrak, Union Pacific, BNSF - May 2024
An aerial look at trains running on Union Pacific's Moffatt Tunnel Subdivision near the Big 10 Curve. This is just west of Denver near the town of Arvada. With Virtual Railfan having arguably the best view of the Big 10 curve itself, I went to another area within sight to catch some trains near the Plain siding and Tunnel 1. The trains filmed include the eastbound and westbound California Zephyr, a Union Pacific oil train, and a BNSF coal train.
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Chasing Brightline Trains from the Air: Cocoa to Jupiter, FL - June 2024
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This Brightline video looks at trains in action with shots between Cocoa and Jupiter, FL. This includes Rockledge, Melbourne, Grant/Valkaria, Sebastian, Vero Beach, Fort Pierce, Stuart, and Hobe Sound. The day the majority of this video was filmed, Brightline debuted a new train wrap for The Palm Beaches which I caught multiple times throughout the day. Check Out My Social Media Pages! Facebook...
Aerial Railfanning Rocky Mountaineer: Rockies to the Red Rocks Train - Denver to Moab - May 2024
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Rocky Mountaineer is a luxury scenic rail journey provider. While historically they operated trains solely in western Canada, in 2021 they launched their first train in the United States. This "Rockies to the Red Rocks" service runs from Denver, CO to Moab, UT with an overnight stop in Glenwood Springs Colorado. I spent three days in May 2024 chasing the train on a complete round trip run. The ...
Amtrak Capital Corridor and Union Pacific's Roseville Yard - April 2024
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In this video, I look at a few Amtrak California Capital Corridor trains, part of Union Pacific's Roseville Yard, and some of a Union Pacific freight. All of this was filmed in the greater Sacramento area. Check Out My Social Media Pages! Facebook: TheRoamingRailfan Twitter: RoamingRailfan Instagram: the_roaming_railfan Threads: www.threads.net/@RoamingRa...
Siemens Mobility Train Factory From the Air - April 2024
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In this video, I provide an aerial look at the Siemens Mobility factory in Florin, Ca. Under construction were locomotives for Amtrak, Via Rail Canada, and the first two for Metro North. Venture coaches for Amtrak San Joaquin, Via Rail Canada, and Brightline, plus Airo coaches for Amtrak. There were also Streetcars and Light Rail Vehicles for Sound Transit, Portland MAX, OC Streetcar, Muni, and...
Brightline West Construction: The Groundbreaking - April 22, 2024
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On April 22, 2024, Brightline West broke ground on their high-speed rail project that will link Las Vegas and Southern California. I was on hand for the groundbreaking ceremony which was held on the site of the future Las Vegas station. Dignitaries from the state and federal level were on hand for the event including U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, the Nevada Governor, Nevada's...
Sunrail's Deland Expansion - April 2024 Construction Update
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This Sunrail construction update looks at the progress on the Deland Expansion in April 2024. Sunrail's Deland expansion is the third and final phase of Sunrail's original plan, expanding north over 12 miles from Debary to a new station in Deland. This month the project completed its final track cutover and the Deland station is getting even closer to completion Check Out My Social Media Pages!...
Amtrak Trains in Galesburg, Illinois - July 4, 2023
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In this video, I look at a couple of Amtrak trains in Galesburg, IL along with part of a BNSF freight. Due to delays, the Amtrak California Zephyr and Southwest Chief arrived to Galesburg in very close proximity to one another. This provided a chance to see both at Peck Park within about 10 minutes of each other. Check Out My Social Media Pages! Facebook: TheRoamingRailfan Twitter:...
Railfanning Brightline Trains from the Air - March 2024
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This Brightline video looks at trains running on the new Orlando expansion in March 2024. Locations include the Cocoa Arch Panel Tunnel, Bonaventure, Sebastian, Fort Pierce, Stuart, Jupiter, and more! Check Out My Social Media Pages! Facebook: TheRoamingRailfan Twitter: RoamingRailfan Instagram: the_roaming_railfan Threads: www.threads.net/@RoamingRailfan...
Aerial Railfanning in Rochelle, IL - July 4, 2023
Просмотров 11 тыс.2 месяца назад
In this video, I look at Union Pacific and BNSF trains in Rochelle, IL. Rochelle is a railfan hotspot where the UP and BNSF cross at grade with frequent traffic coming and going from Chicago. The city of Rochelle has taken advantage of this by opening a railroad park at the diamond to provide railfans a safe and legal place to take in the action. This is by far one of the best railroad parks in...
Sunrail Deland Expansion Construction Update - March 2024
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This Sunrail construction update looks at the progress on the Deland Expansion in March 2024. Sunrail's Deland expansion is the third and final phase of Sunrail's original plan, expanding north over 12 miles from Debary to a new station in Deland. Check Out My Social Media Pages! Facebook: TheRoamingRailfan Twitter: RoamingRailfan Instagram: the_roaming_ra...
Kansas City Streetcar and BNSF/UP Trains: Kansas City, MO - August 2023
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This video provides a look at some KC Streetcar trains in action by Kansas City Union Station as well as a BNSF intermodal and Union Pacific coal train. I also provide a look at what it takes to build the streetcar as work on the Main Street extension is ongoing. 00:20 KC Streetcars 2:00 BNSF Intermodal 3:03 Union Pacific Coal Train 6:04 KC Streetcar Main Street Extension Construction Check Out...
Brightline Cocoa Station - Location Announcement!
Просмотров 37 тыс.3 месяца назад
I am excited to finally be able to announce that Brightline has selected Cocoa for its next station. Located at the Cocoa Curve near the State Road 528/US1 interchange, this station will be located at the center of Brevard County. For the time being, the only official information that Brightline has released is the general location. Specific details on the property layout, station building, pla...
Brightline Trains in Melbourne, Suntree/Viera, Rockledge, and Cocoa - January & February 2024
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Brightline Trains in Melbourne, Suntree/Viera, Rockledge, and Cocoa - January & February 2024
A Brightline Station for Stuart! Station Location Announcement - March 4, 2024
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A Brightline Station for Stuart! Station Location Announcement - March 4, 2024
Sunrail Deland Expansion Construction - February 2024
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Sunrail Deland Expansion Construction - February 2024
FEC Trains 105 and 206 in Rockledge and Melbourne, FL - February 22, 2024
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FEC Trains 105 and 206 in Rockledge and Melbourne, FL - February 22, 2024
Brightline Trains on the Orlando Line - January/February 2024
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Brightline Trains on the Orlando Line - January/February 2024
Brightline 2023 Year in Review: End of Orlando Construction and Start of Service
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Brightline 2023 Year in Review: End of Orlando Construction and Start of Service
Second Train with the New FEC Paint Scheme: Florida East Coast Railway Train 206 - January 23, 2024
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Second Train with the New FEC Paint Scheme: Florida East Coast Railway Train 206 - January 23, 2024
New FEC Paint Scheme Debut! Florida East Coast Railway Train 105 Crossing the Crane Creek Bridge
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New FEC Paint Scheme Debut! Florida East Coast Railway Train 105 Crossing the Crane Creek Bridge
N Scale Model Brightline and Florida East Coast Railway Trains in Action
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N Scale Model Brightline and Florida East Coast Railway Trains in Action
Florida East Coast Railway Train 206 at Taylor Creek in Fort Pierce, FL - December 9, 2023
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Florida East Coast Railway Train 206 at Taylor Creek in Fort Pierce, FL - December 9, 2023
Brightline Trains in Action: November/December 2023
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Brightline Trains in Action: November/December 2023
Railfanning Near Washington DC Union Station
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Railfanning Near Washington DC Union Station
The Great Florida East Coast Railway Christmas Train Chase 2023 - Ormond Beach to West Palm Beach
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The Great Florida East Coast Railway Christmas Train Chase 2023 - Ormond Beach to West Palm Beach
Opening Night! Luminous: The Symphony of Us - EPCOT Fireworks Premiere
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Opening Night! Luminous: The Symphony of Us - EPCOT Fireworks Premiere
Brightline Trains in Brevard County - October/November 2023
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Brightline Trains in Brevard County - October/November 2023
An Excursion to Baltimore: Washington DC and Northeast Corridor Railfanning - October 2023
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An Excursion to Baltimore: Washington DC and Northeast Corridor Railfanning - October 2023
Sunrail Construction: Deland Expansion October/November 2023 Update
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Sunrail Construction: Deland Expansion October/November 2023 Update
The drone images are so sharp. I would love to see a aerial video of Dave at “That’s railroading” little railroad
Nice shot with the lighting/sun 👍 Thanks.
I love this! I happen to go to this area when I first moved to Denver just exploring and following the tracks out of Denver west. I usually do not catch trains in that area. I have better luck between Denver and the Springs on the consolidated line.
Are you in New Zeeland now?
That was filmed 5 years ago. Found the footage when I was looking for something else.
Spectacular photography! Like a perfect N-scale exhibition layout! 🤩
I love these wraps. It makes each train on Brightline’s system unique! As long as they stop wrapping the windows like the Palm Beaches wrap here I love it.
Fantastic Film
I've only ever seen a view from VRF railcam. This footage of the area was just EPIC. The storm at start just added more. Thank you from an Australian rail fan.
You capture the grandeur of the Rockies perfectly. Mountains versus sea level. Either is fine by me as long as there is a train in the shot.
The elevation difference between the front and rear of the oil train was quit astonishing. Heck of a view!
Nice stuff, Austin!
Nice shots. What drone do you use and how do you get such vibrant colors. Keep up the good work.
Once you experience the grandeur of the mountains, Floriduh is pretty lame
its like a big model railway/train set - great use of the cinematography
Because of the light colored ballast they used the FEC right of way looks so clean and new. I wonder how long that will last
Some of that ballast is 4 years old at this point and still looks great!
Not the fastest on the planet. me believes.
It had to slow down for the curve on the north side of the river. It is accelerating back up to 110 mph here.
So much better looking without windows wrapped
And doesn’t hinder the view from the inside!
List of my favorite ad wrap coaches from Brightline: 1. Vist Orlando 2. The Island of Bahamas 3. Princess Cruise 4. Cunard 5. Discover the Palm Beaches 2024
Pretty rare seeing four-axle power (especially a single unit) pulling an intermodal train these days.
Have you seen any unusual Brightline workings, such as additional (or fewer) cars, or locos, or two whole trains coupled, or ..... ?
Since the trains are semi-permanently coupled, they don’t do one-off unusual consists in revenue service. Yes, there have been differences in trains back during testing for various reasons but nothing since service to Orlando began.
@@RoamingRailfan Ok, thank you
Great Work as always... Can you do a video on the progress towards Brightline Orlando to Tampa?
There is nothing to document in regards to Tampa so no videos anytime soon
Another excellent job, Austin. Thank you for braving the heat (for those of us retied folk who refuse to leave our Laz-e-boys).
Not a RXR related question, couldn't help but notice the bright red foliage occasionally. What kind of tree is that? Long time and loyal subscriber from Wyoming, Thank You.
Not sure, might be a Cypress that's dying. They turn red around December before going dormant grey for winter. The smaller one's have more color than the full grown.
With all the upgrades and double tracking between WPB and Cocoa, has the FEC been able to increase the speed of its trains or run more routes?
No real increases in speed other than not having to slow down for some curves anymore with them now being broadened. Number of trains is dictated by how much business they have.
Glad to see the later Wraps have he windws, not Wapped, as had to 😊see through the full wraps, headaches to, trying to see thru the Dots., when will, the added Rail Cars be delivered to Brightline.
Good looking - and presumably - running trains. Excellent capture, and thank you for keeping the real sound. Curious, classically, freight is very hard on rails, and don’t share track with passenger, particularly fast passenger - what speeds were you recording ? How is it going to work with Brightline sharing rail time with FEC to keep the rails and bed to spec for the high speed rail ? And for scheduling purposes, are the freights routed to the other side, in order for the fast passenger to pass ? I remember many trips on Amtrak back in the day, when the train crept along and the conductor announced “we’re behind a ________ freight” and looking at the schedule as we arrived ever later at each subsequent station.
Some of those trains were going 110mph. There are maintenance crews out most nights maintaining the tracks so freight and passenger can use both tracks and there are contractual obligations for FEC to keep it maintained that way. The upgrades were designed with crossovers every 8-10 miles so it's easy for Brightline to zig and zag around freight as necessary.
Is it typical now for trains to run on the left main north of Stuart?
Its whatever the dispatcher wants to do
Nice seeing the trains running so smoothly at proper speed. Great railfan video. Thanks.
Glad to see newer wraps don’t cover the windows. I hope this will this will become policy.
Me too....
Will they fix the track alignment with the new bridge? That curve is really sharp and you can hear the wheels screeching.
The curve will get broadened slightly but not much of a change. With the surrounding developments and roads, there isn't a lot of room to change it.
Always enjoy watching your videos. In the video, you talk about not being able to use your drone near the airport. How far away do you have to be to use a drone?
It depends highly on the airport. In Vero, I was essentially right on the line of where I could/couldn't so it wasn't worth the risk.
Thank you for the latest upload .
Great video!
How does this route compare with the Amtrak routes?
Almost all of the route is the same as Amtrak’s other than the last few miles to Moab
Having lived in the Denver area for the past three years now, I can say I’ve actually both seen the train consist parked in a rail yard and chatted with some of its employees at the semiannual Rocky Mountain Train Show.
Excellent presentation.
Thank you for the video. Stellar scenery, expert drone and camera work. Rocky Mountaineer should use some of your footage in their marketing.
Thanks for this great video. Three days of chasing this train is a good bit of work, especially with all the drone footage. I appreciate your efforts to document it for us. Nice production values, too!
They are using thier own Engines this year, and the Consist seems lots longer too.
5 star ⭐️ video. Looked like a fun railfan adventure. I’m on the mountaineer e-mail list. They’re on my bucket list. Have you started modeling this trail yet? 👍👍
Definitely one of my favorite trips. I'd be lying if I said I didn't look into modeling them, but I have other more pressing modeling items on my to do list.
How about ACTUALLY GOING ON THE TRAIN?!?
Unfortunately tickets for this train are no where near my price range so that was not an option, plus I enjoy chasing more than riding. I did look into it though!
Such a cool station! I love the middle-track platform and the fact that they matched the design to the historic station.
The new marina is lovely. Had not seen this view B4.
Please Document the construction!!!
I've lived here in Rancho for 30 years, it's about time. Thanks for the awesome overview. Please doi it again 👍
Excellent! In extra rainy seasons, this area under the viaduct will flood to some extent, typically closer to the Sacto end of the structure. Rice fields used to/may still be found on the South side.
I hope you enjoyed the trip out west. Thank you for the quality videos you post.
You certainly earn the word “Roaming”!!😮 🛤️
Glad you were able to catch one of those SD70ACe-T4s.
I enjoy whatching the trains pass by from my lot at Hessey amd Main St