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Savannah 2024 Video: Ghost Tours, Ocean and Boats!
As a graduation gift for my daughter Morgan, I took her and my fiancee Teresa to Savannah, Georgia. We ate too much, walked too much, and laughed too much, lol. A truly memorable trip. I was in Savannah many years ago and drove a steam engine at The Georgia RR museum. Watch that video also. No train videos this year, as I focus on my daughter, mom, fiancee, and salsa.
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How Railroad Couplers, Knuckles and Brakes work (previously private June 2022, DJSTRAINS)
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Formerly a behind the scenes for patreon only, this is some random clips before I show how railroad knuckles and brakes work. This was unscripted and spontaneous, so I mispronounced some things and my comment about engine hoses was about SOME of the engines air hoses. So much has changed in my life since this video was made, lol.
RAILROAD SIGNAL SYSTEM EXPLAINED by an ENGINEER. (previously unreleased)
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Previously released as a patreon only video. Patreon and djstrains website will no longer be online, and I will not be creating new content in 2024. However, I have found some videos that were previously unreleased publicly, so I am re editing them and making them public. This is not a comprehensive video, but a general understanding of how to read CSX railroad's signals. DO NOT TRESPASS ONTO R...
DJSTRAINS Story! Life as a Railroad Engineer and YouTuber! IN PERSON PRESENTATION!!!
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In 2022, I gave a presentation at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. This video starts with what the audience saw before I spoke and my complete speech. I am no longer making videos but hope you enjoyed the past 13 years and 400 videos! Thanks, DJ if you feel you have gained knowledge from my contribution to the hobby, you can donate to my daughter's college fund, lol. www.paypal.me/djstrains
REAL vs. MODEL RAILROAD! Engineer Shows Great SD40-2 & Reviews BLI
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After 13 years and 400 videos, I am done. I sold off my trains, but am keeping this engine, it really is great!
PASSENGER STATIONS: Good, Bad, Ugly & DANGEROUS.
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REMASTERED FROM 2014 originally filmed and uploaded Nov 2014. I enlarged video since shot in SD, did some updated graphics and raised audio. Original video deleted from UA-cam. After 13 years and nearly 400 videos, I am no longer active in the hobby. If you feel you have learned something from me, you can donate to my daughter's college fund (Pitt university, TV curiculium www.paypal.me/djstrains
ULTIMATE STEAM ENGINE VIDEO! Steam locomotives running & inside them!
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www.djstrains.com NEW FOOTAGE! Enhanced older footage and more! See the ultimate steam engine video! 🚂 DJsTrains Exclusive Patreon Page: www.patreon.com/DJsTrains?fan_landing=true ❤️ SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL: www.paypal.me/djstrains (This helps pay the monthly editing costs, domain and website costs, new equipment, travel expense and more, and is greatly appreciated) 🎁AMAZON AFFILIATE LINK: amzn.to...
IS THIS MODEL RAILROAD BUILDING ANY GOOD?
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After 13 years and nearly 400 videos, I am no longer making content. If you feel as if you learned anything from me, and would like to donate to my daughter's college fund (Pitt university TV curriculum) www.paypal.me/djstrains
MODEL RAILROAD LAYOUT TOURS (You may have missed!) ALL SCALES!
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WATCH ALL 5 AND TELL ME WHICH WAS YOUR FAVORITE! 1. Awesome Ho Scale Layout, lighted, detailed: ua-cam.com/video/8FOZeRTZw9o/v-deo.htmlsi=Sbb8dwFTf3LwNywF 2. HO Scale Christmas Train Layout: ua-cam.com/video/6lE8oo5GTI0/v-deo.html 3. N Scale Layout At Night ua-cam.com/video/o7cnlJyVwsQ/v-deo.html 4. O Gauge Home Layout Tour ua-cam.com/video/m9khNpq2HN0/v-deo.html 5. MODEL RAILROAD TOURS! ALL SC...
Model Railroad Kit Building & Painting YOU CAN DO THIS! Great Results!
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Video sponsored by Ridge.com, check them out here.. www.ridge.com/djstrains YOU CAN MAKE A GREAT BUILDING FOR YOUR LAYOUT ! We Wish You a Merry Christmas by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: www.twinmusicom.org/ 🚂 DJsTrains Exclusive Patreon Page: www.patreon.com/DJsTrains?fan_landing=true AMAZON AFFILIATE LIN...
Model Railroad Scenery! WATER! (road drainage) and FIXING ISSUES! Lol
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Thanks to the ridge for sponsoring this video. Check them out here: www.ridge.com/djstrains 🚂 DJsTrains Exclusive Patreon Page: www.patreon.com/DJsTrains?fan_landing=true ❤️ SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL: www.paypal.me/djstrains (This helps pay the monthly editing costs, domain and website costs, new equipment, travel expense and more, and is greatly appreciated) 🎁AMAZON AFFILIATE LINK: amzn.to/3tmYGtX ...
My Life Changed in a YEAR! NEVER TOO OLD TO TRY SOMETHING NEW!
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This is a story about how my life changed in a year through learning dance styles of Salsa, Bachata and Tango. I do not own right to the music and all ad revenue goes to the original artist. However, you can check out my DJSTRAINS UA-cam channel if you like railroads and model railroading. CROSSBODY DANCE: crossbodydance.com SALSA PITTSBURGH: salsapittsburgh.com LOS SABROSOS: lspgh.com PJV PHOT...
SPEEDERS! Railcars Painted in Fantastic Railroad Colors and Christmas Decor!
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SPEEDERS! Railcars Painted in Fantastic Railroad Colors and Christmas Decor!
MODEL RAILROAD SCENERY! Easy & fun, How To. using BARNES PRODUCTS
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MODEL RAILROAD SCENERY! Easy & fun, How To. using BARNES PRODUCTS
SCRATCH BUILDING made easy! Simple, cheap & unique
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SCRATCH BUILDING made easy! Simple, cheap & unique
Railroad Yard DETAILS (UP CLOSE) Perfect for modelers!
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Railroad Yard DETAILS (UP CLOSE) Perfect for modelers!
ULTIMATE LAYOUT TIPS for a Great Model Train Room
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ULTIMATE LAYOUT TIPS for a Great Model Train Room
How Railroad Engineers run an AMAZING MODEL RAILROAD! TIPS!
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How Railroad Engineers run an AMAZING MODEL RAILROAD! TIPS!
Most Amazing Model Railroad That Got Everything Right!
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Most Amazing Model Railroad That Got Everything Right!
Model Railroad DC or DCC? How To Wire REVERSE LOOPS!
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Model Railroad DC or DCC? How To Wire REVERSE LOOPS!
MODEL RAILROAD BIG MOUNTAIN in a SMALL SPACE? ONE INCH THICK!
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MODEL RAILROAD BIG MOUNTAIN in a SMALL SPACE? ONE INCH THICK!
Model Railroad Masterpiece Tips from Real Engineers!
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Model Railroad Masterpiece Tips from Real Engineers!
Railroad Operations, Incredible Footage, Industrial Modeling Tips & MORE!
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Railroad Operations, Incredible Footage, Industrial Modeling Tips & MORE!
Locomotive Engineer Bill, Part 3: RAN THE FASTEST TRAINS IN THE WORLD
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Locomotive Engineer Bill, Part 3: RAN THE FASTEST TRAINS IN THE WORLD
Locomotive Engineer Bill, Pt 2: Wild Railroad Stories from US into Canada.
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Locomotive Engineer Bill, Pt 2: Wild Railroad Stories from US into Canada.
Locomotive Engineer Bill With Over 40 Years Experience! Part 1
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Locomotive Engineer Bill With Over 40 Years Experience! Part 1
BEST ADVICE FROM A GREAT MODEL RAILROAD! Tips you may not know.
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BEST ADVICE FROM A GREAT MODEL RAILROAD! Tips you may not know.
Greatest Model Railroad in The U.S.? MASSIVE & SCENIC!
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Greatest Model Railroad in The U.S.? MASSIVE & SCENIC!
U.P. BIG BOY & How To Scratch Build The Forney Museum.
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U.P. BIG BOY & How To Scratch Build The Forney Museum.

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @riogrande5761
    @riogrande5761 7 годин тому

    Wow. Reminds me of the saying "he who dies with the most toys wins" or something like that.

    • @djstrains
      @djstrains 6 годин тому

      He’d definitely win that contest, lol. He is a really good guy and has a great wife also.

  • @conrailfan6277
    @conrailfan6277 День тому

    Savannah is a cool city, my cousin was working at the water treatment plant!! Looks like all of you had a great time, thanks for the update DJ!!!

  • @eliabraham6918
    @eliabraham6918 День тому

    Great video thanks for sharing. I saw in a documentary that Savannah Georgia is the most haunted city in the US

    • @djstrains
      @djstrains День тому

      The amount of people who died and their graves were simply paved over is staggering

  • @jameskoryta7197
    @jameskoryta7197 2 дні тому

    DJ, always good to hear from you. Looks like you and yours had a fine time in Savannah. Glad you are enjoying life. The size of your smiles says it all! Stay well.

  • @chickenlight
    @chickenlight 3 дні тому

    Glad to see you're enjoying life away from the trains!

  • @Skibike69
    @Skibike69 3 дні тому

    Great to see you so Happy D. J.! Thank you for all of your videos.

    • @djstrains
      @djstrains 3 дні тому

      So nice of you. Have a great weekend

  • @roncrook8656
    @roncrook8656 3 дні тому

    Great see a post from you DJ. Hard to believe your daughter has graduated. Looks like y'all had a great time, thanks for sharing!

  • @andrewlaverghetta715
    @andrewlaverghetta715 4 дні тому

    Hey! Pretty cool! Thanks for sharing. Those mossy trees look awesome during the day time, but SUPER creepy at night.

  • @ronaldjoyce7374
    @ronaldjoyce7374 4 дні тому

    Thanks for sharing your trip with us, it’s great to see you, just chill. Why fly and not take a train, LOL. Ron

  • @kenr86
    @kenr86 4 дні тому

    Wife and I went to Savannah in May last year for our honeymoon - a beautiful city. I hope you went to Leopolds ice cream...

    • @djstrains
      @djstrains 4 дні тому

      We are a lot of ice cream and cake that trip, lol. Good thing we walked an average of 17,000 steps a day

  • @saberridge6867
    @saberridge6867 4 дні тому

    Good to hear your doing well and life is going good. Congrats on the engagement, I don't think you had proposed in the last update. Life is short, enjoy it all every day.

    • @djstrains
      @djstrains 4 дні тому

      We got engaged in Las Vegas at the end of March

  • @simonjacobs9616
    @simonjacobs9616 4 дні тому

    Fantastic time with family, just awesome. So stoked you’re happy. Thank you.

  • @KutWrite
    @KutWrite 4 дні тому

    Hi DJ! Nice tour, thanks for sharing. So great to see a video from you again. Glad you, your daughter & fiancee are happy and doing well. After being furloughed from CSX for almost 16 years, I got a notice from them congratulating me on retirement! I filed no papers or anything. In fact I think my "MyCSX" computer account was closed last year due to inactivity. I got a nice desktop plaque with a SIX POUND sculpture of a locomotive, I think an SD60, a personalized plaque from the current CEO, AND a choice of gifts. I thought of you when browsing them because there was a nice golf bag. There was a mantel clock, Seiko his or hers gold wristwatch, a couple other things, and the one I chose, a gold double-hunter's case pocketwatch. I'll put a link to the manufacturer's page on it. It's engraved with CSX and the years of my being an employee on their books. Too bad the RR Retirement board doesn't count those years. It was a nice thing to receive and will make a nice display. I haven't carried nor worn a watch since I retired from my last (non-RR) job in 2016, but it's pretty so I'll show it off on a nick-knack shelf. See what you have to look forward to? All the best, Daniel The watch page: theblackbow.com/collections/pocket-watches/products/charles-hubert-ip-pltd-stnlss-stl-white-dial-pocket-watch-1

  • @gcorriveau6864
    @gcorriveau6864 4 дні тому

    Thanks for the update. Great to see how happy you are and thanks for the insights on Savannah. Now on my 'list of places I want to go to." Cheers.

    • @djstrains
      @djstrains 4 дні тому

      You should!, there’s so much more than I could cover

  • @stewarttrains98
    @stewarttrains98 4 дні тому

    Hopefully you went to the roundhouse museum. I have been there several times.

    • @djstrains
      @djstrains 4 дні тому

      I did a video there many years ago. It’s with the steam video that is on my channel.

  • @rickmiller4202
    @rickmiller4202 4 дні тому

    Good that you're enjoying life. Nice to see a little window into what's happening now. Stay well.

  • @dbtech7914
    @dbtech7914 4 дні тому

    Enjoyed the video.

  • @keving126
    @keving126 4 дні тому

    Thanks for the update D.j. , glad you had fun with your family! Humbling.

  • @TWNTY-es8lu
    @TWNTY-es8lu 4 дні тому

    Trains can always take a back seat to that .. !! 😉🙃😊

  • @williamj3843
    @williamj3843 4 дні тому

    Thanks for the family insight. Glad you are having some fun!

  • @georgehasler142
    @georgehasler142 4 дні тому

    DJ thanks so very much for sharing your experience with us also are you still working with CSX

    • @djstrains
      @djstrains 4 дні тому

      Yes! I have 5 years, 9 months and 11 days left until retirement

  • @RonMontagueSWRR
    @RonMontagueSWRR 4 дні тому

    I'm glad you're having fun and enjoying life. Traveling is good for the soul. Ron Montague

  • @seanthornton1659
    @seanthornton1659 5 днів тому

    @djtrains awesome video of savanna Georgia I was down there and it was great time even at the railroad museum keep up the good work my friend

  • @brettany_renee_blatchley
    @brettany_renee_blatchley 5 днів тому

    We love Savannah and have lots of family there. Sooo much history. Blessings & Joy DJ & All!! 💚💙💜

  • @sparky107107
    @sparky107107 5 днів тому

    travel and be happy my friend.. and with the people you hold the closest

  • @johnschutt9187
    @johnschutt9187 5 днів тому

    Glad that you're having fun. And don't forget to SALSA!

  • @MyFingerLakesRailwayLayout
    @MyFingerLakesRailwayLayout 5 днів тому

    We're lucky General Sherman spared Savannah. The river is crazy. There's little motorboats out there with the 10-story cargo ships. Thanks for sharing!

  • @Darsig67
    @Darsig67 5 днів тому

    My favorite city in America.

  • @timothywhite6290
    @timothywhite6290 5 днів тому

    Miss your railroad stuff...but family is always on the top of anything...ty for the video

    • @djstrains
      @djstrains 5 днів тому

      maybe 2025, but nothing planned for now.

  • @randydobson1863
    @randydobson1863 5 днів тому

    Hi DJ Trains & it's is Randy and i like yours video is Cool & Thanks DJ Trains & Randy & Layout Trains

  • @ScottTaipaleRail
    @ScottTaipaleRail 5 днів тому

    Looks like an awesome vacation, sure beats sweltering on the job!

    • @djstrains
      @djstrains 5 днів тому

      You got that right!

  • @SBCBears
    @SBCBears 5 днів тому

    Was there a few months ago. It was drizzley, but I drove and walked some, took pics, looked at the homes. Spoke with a woman who heard the gunshot that killed Danny Hansford. I'll be back this Fall. You're right. Nice town.

  • @johnboren3976
    @johnboren3976 5 днів тому

    EXCITED to see a DJ’s Trains on UA-cam! 😆 Glad y’all had fun and enjoyed yourselves!!

    • @djstrains
      @djstrains 5 днів тому

      I still love telling stories, and showing people things that important to me. Thanks for watching.

  • @flpedal2metal
    @flpedal2metal 5 днів тому

    Love it there

    • @djstrains
      @djstrains 5 днів тому

      It's my 3rd time. Maybe a retirement plan for me in 5 years, and 9 months.

    • @B-and-O-Operator-Fairmont
      @B-and-O-Operator-Fairmont 5 днів тому

      @@djstrainsGot the countdown going, I see! All the best as you start thinking about retirement.

  • @unkownuser8645
    @unkownuser8645 6 днів тому

    Always a great production that’s inspiring and motivating along with your invigorating style.

  • @michaelengland4793
    @michaelengland4793 6 днів тому

    I really want to be a conductor for CSX or Norfolk southern after high school but I'm nervous about the training

    • @djstrains
      @djstrains 6 днів тому

      Training is easy. The lifestyle and culture is difficult. Being on call 24 hours a day is mentally exhausting. You will soon know more than your boss but the will Never listen to you. Learn stoicism, and emotional intelligence. It’s the two things that have helped me in recent years. Trust me.

    • @michaelengland4793
      @michaelengland4793 6 днів тому

      Thanks for the info and I just don't get why people are always trying discourage me on social media and it can get very irritating I've always wanted to work for the railroad every since I was like 2 years old

    • @djstrains
      @djstrains 5 днів тому

      Lots of pros and cons. I covered it in a bunch of videos. Live your life with no regrets.

  • @haroldtackett6771
    @haroldtackett6771 8 днів тому

    Trains or Dance? Dance!

  • @barst00lprophet
    @barst00lprophet 8 днів тому

    Great monument to those who worked, suffered, and sometimes died in this industry

  • @JaxonB-Railfanning
    @JaxonB-Railfanning 8 днів тому

    Now in 2024 there is CSX Heritage units and a lot

    • @djstrains
      @djstrains 8 днів тому

      The P&LE one is my favorite

  • @PeterCesca
    @PeterCesca 8 днів тому

    I really think that I might have early onset dementia. I can't believe I spent a fortune when this is an elegant and effective solution. For protection you could wire in a timer that auto cuts power to the output after 0.75 seconds.

  • @mikehumphrey7413
    @mikehumphrey7413 9 днів тому

    Thanks, DJ, this is a great Layout with details everyone would like with a home base layout. Thanks for sharing this layout with us. Mike HO from Australia

  • @M22OHIO
    @M22OHIO 9 днів тому

    The Shell Plant in Monaca,Pa next to the Rive? Is that the plastic cracking plant?

    • @djstrains
      @djstrains 9 днів тому

      Yes. It’s a customer that I personally service with CSX when working the local

    • @M22OHIO
      @M22OHIO 9 днів тому

      @@djstrains I drive by the plant everyday

  • @UnionPacific1943-hz2oc
    @UnionPacific1943-hz2oc 10 днів тому

    That looks pretty cool I like that I would do the same thing with my Ho scale model railroad my layout is going with UP and BNSF

    • @djstrains
      @djstrains 9 днів тому

      Go for it!

    • @UnionPacific1943-hz2oc
      @UnionPacific1943-hz2oc 9 днів тому

      @@djstrains i think I will I need to buy the woodland scenics track painter to weathered the track

  • @valleyviewrailway7806
    @valleyviewrailway7806 10 днів тому

    It takes a lot of courage to get on stage and perform in front of people. Great job 😊

  • @robertszallavarysullivan9570
    @robertszallavarysullivan9570 12 днів тому

    That's a challenging shove up that trestle grade, that many loads---even with locos that have sand on a dry day for EMD SW1500's.

  • @robertszallavarysullivan9570
    @robertszallavarysullivan9570 12 днів тому

    For those who pipedream, that line previously linked Columbus and Pittsburgh. Were high speed rail to eventually become a reality, the line might be reconstituted.

  • @What_If_We_Tried
    @What_If_We_Tried 13 днів тому

    Fantastic insights from real world engineers. Thanks so much * subscribed *

  • @scottstipetic8894
    @scottstipetic8894 13 днів тому

    I lived on the far side 8n the hillside all my life if they didn't bang I could not sleep

  • @M22OHIO
    @M22OHIO 13 днів тому

    I know Model Railroader Magazine did do a serries on railroads and produce (food industry) and railroads and meat packing (food industry) and railroads and the automotive manufacturing industry, but besides Pixel Depot with his GM auto assembly plant and you talking about it right now and a few others I don't know why more people don't model food and automotive manufacturing, both have huge potential. I think just my opinion is some of it is just academic a lot of people just see coal trains and gravel and scrap metal trains, unless you work in the food industry (which I do) you wouldn't even think of it. But if your into operations, unlike some scrap yard that gets 1 car every so often a big frozen foods manufacturing plant could be a daily customer food places generally run 24/7 almost any major food distribution warehouse, beer/beverage distribution warehouse or food/beverage manufacturing plant is going to be a busy place. US Foods in Greensburgh runs 24 hours a day they pack trailers at night time they run double trailers at night time as well to there drop yards and they restock the warehouse and pick orders during the day and evening and during the day the trucks are making deliveries, wouldn't take them very long all the customers they have to go through a box car of produce. There own fleet of semi trucks is probably close to 100 trucks so if they run 100 truck loads a day they would need a lot of switiching out depending how fast they can get there loads. I like your approach especially when you talk about in the real world what kind of locomotive it is and all that kind of thing really isn't important they assign power to trains at central command and that's that. I mean after all model railroading and stuff is all academics in the real world there is a job to do and customers complaining get it done and get it done right no body cares about minutia there is a job to do get it done customers are complaining.

  • @cuebj
    @cuebj 14 днів тому

    13:20 - industry in nowhere. Reminds me of the new hospital built outside Pembury, near Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, around 2011. No thought of where staff lived or travelled from, no shops, nothing to do in break times or buy stuff on way home. Disastrous. They couldn't get staff for it.