Railroad Crossings of the BNSF Mendota Sub

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Publicado 2017-06-12
The BNSF Mendota Sub runs between Chicago and Galesburg along the old route of the CB&Q. This line has many scenic areas going west from Princeton towards Galesbug. Trains that run this line include many coal trains, sand trains, mixed freights, some intermodal, and 8 daily Amtrak trains.

The Mendota Sub still has many older WCH signals from the BN days that retain the old light frames, bases, and gate mechanisms. Unforunately, like most other BNSF lines, it's filled with mostly GS Type 2 E Bells and Dialight Ball LEDs. There are a few Harmon Fading LEDs and GS LEDS, plus GS Type 3s and 1 Safetran Type 3 to fill in some spots though.

This video features many of the crossings I filmed between 2015 and 2017 while following the Mendota Sub.

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Todos los comentarios (21)
  • @RMG_9000
    0:01-0:55 That was the MOST BEAUTIFUL CATCH I HAVE EVER SEEN!! I loved the backround.
  • @ryanstrains6446
    I can't believe that today almost all of these BN Signals in this video have been replaced within the last couple of years. It's crazy to see how fast things change over 7 years.
  • @johnritcher5751
    Thank you for the awesome videos Tommy BNSF. Trains are amazing machines.
  • @5H5H5H10
    23:00 That one gate was like the athletic kid in our class, and he’d go super fast only to fall just like the gate stand shook
  • @freebrickproductions
    Great video! Love all of the old BN equipment, especially the WCH installs and Federal Signal lights! It kinda reminds me of the CSX S&NA North Sub, in that way, with how everything is pretty much modern CSX equipment, but there's still some old L&N equipment and a few pieces of older and rarer CSX equipment. I noticed the first crossing had a broken gate light on it as well, as well as the one at 30:40. Love that high-pitched Safetran Type 3 also! The GS Type 1s at 36:25, 43:20, 50:01, and 53:32 are great as well. I especially like the crossing at 56:25 with the WRRS/Safetran 8 inch lights and General Signals Type 1!
  • @hermanuslemmer1695
    27:04: I remember being on an Amtrak train when it stopped. The conductor proceeded to say, "If you look out the window to your right or to your left, you will see that the train has stopped."
  • @davidsmalldridge870
    TommyBNSF, you realize that I have subscribed to your channel! Awesome catch!