A lot of times I don't have time to watch your videos. But then when I have just a few minutes, I say "I'll watch only a few minutes and continue later," only to end up watching the whole thing at once because they're so good and easy to get sucked into. I like how there's always something new to learn from your videos.
@DOTD7382
3 жыл бұрын
The GE Dash 8s are probably one of my favorite locomotives of all time. Especially the Standard Cab B40-8s.
@wrrail
3 жыл бұрын
The dash 8 one of the most awesome and most icnoic locomotives in history!
@csxmaniac212
3 жыл бұрын
Agree!
@TrainFan119
3 жыл бұрын
@@csxmaniac212 for sure!
@TrainFan119
3 жыл бұрын
@@adventuresofamtrakcascades301 we’re talking GE right now
@rangajavvaji3418
3 жыл бұрын
@@csxmaniac212 a
@jeremykuehn1027
2 жыл бұрын
Some Dash 8s Were Retired!
@kyosuke19971
3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video. 🤩 I hope the Dash-9 will get a train talk episode in the future 🥳
@MiddleboroLakevilleRailfan
3 жыл бұрын
Dash 8’s are pretty cool I love how they are still all around the country despite their age
@SpotterCrazyperson
3 жыл бұрын
Old locomotives are strong!
@MiddleboroLakevilleRailfan
3 жыл бұрын
@@SpotterCrazyperson couldn’t agree more!
@NortheastCorridorFilms
3 жыл бұрын
How dare you become top comment...
@MiddleboroLakevilleRailfan
3 жыл бұрын
@@NortheastCorridorFilms peasant
@MiddleboroLakevilleRailfan
3 жыл бұрын
@Altaf Khan what.
@Qcr4014
3 жыл бұрын
Super cool. I really want to see the Amtrak dash 8
@harrisonofcolorado8886
3 жыл бұрын
I really like the dash 8s, especially the horns that sound like they're straight out of the 50s 60s or 70s.
@brentboswell1294
3 жыл бұрын
The horns were the choice of the individual railroads ordering them. The Santa Fe used the Leslie S-3L, which the BNSF seems to have kept on inherited units. Southern Pacific used the Nathan AirChime P3. The Leslie S-3L is much clearer (when properly maintained) than whatever the Union Pacific is ordering on their current road power...🙄
@pokeyrailfanning
3 жыл бұрын
@@brentboswell1294 SP never used dash-8s, they had Dash-9s
@Lakeside_Rail_Productions
3 жыл бұрын
@@pokeyrailfanning SP actually had 39 B39-8Es, but if you're talking about wide-cab dash 8's, you're right.
@devernepersonal3636
3 жыл бұрын
@Brent Boswell some of the BNSF ones kept the leslie, but as it often was, many old leslies got replaced with K3LAs
@alexpaumen3937
3 жыл бұрын
@@Lakeside_Rail_Productions Believe it or not, those actually came with Nathan K5Hs.
@Zackman217
3 жыл бұрын
The Dash-8 series are my favorite series of GE locomotives. I grew up with those guys when I was watching old rail fanning videos. It’s now rare to find Dash-8s on the railroads now a days. It will a shame in the future to here the last Dash-8 retire from the railroads. I do hope that railroads will donate the remaining Dash-8 series to rail museums or convert them into running excursion trains like the Grand Canyon railroad.
@mindlessshark946
3 жыл бұрын
The Dash 8s were always my favorite diesel locomotives
@rasazy5073
3 жыл бұрын
Same
@stevenspassrailfan5284
3 жыл бұрын
“The Dash 8” -Mike Armstrong
@bostonrailfanner471
3 жыл бұрын
I love those dash 8s
@TrashBulldogProductions
3 жыл бұрын
I just love these engines, especially those owned by Amtrak and the Atchinson Topeka and Santa Fe. (Both of these had the B-Axle setup with wide cabs) Grew up with them chugging by on the LOSSAN corridor pulling both Surfliners and eventually leading the Coast Starlight. Oh and let's not forget their wonderful K5LA's and mechanical bells which miraculously haven't been replaced.
@TracksideIsaiah
3 жыл бұрын
The Dash 8s, Especially the Wide Cabs are one of my favorite locomotives
@nathancorcoran5347
3 жыл бұрын
My favorite is the Amtrak GE P32-8BWH.
@unionpacificomaha
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing video! Those units are amazing, and you did a really nice job going over them. Still got the last B40-8 in my area
@Cnw8701
2 жыл бұрын
Crazy how AC6000CWs, SD70MACs, SD60s, and Dash 8s are all on shortlines and some are now preserved in museums.
@Yourmoosehead
3 жыл бұрын
MY FAVORITE LOCOMOTIVE SEIRES, the C40-8 is my all time favorite locomotive!!!
@SoCalOCRailfan
3 жыл бұрын
Love the train talk episodes! Learned a lot from it. Great video mike! Keep up the good work!
@buccaneerrailfanning1776
3 жыл бұрын
The Dash 8 is an icon of locomotive history. I’m glad CSX have brought out a few dash 8 and 9 units from storage. Excellent video!
@felixthetrainfan4819
3 жыл бұрын
I kinda like the C40-8M!
@Coasterfan1614
3 жыл бұрын
Yes! i love the Dash 8 line!
@manilatrainsspotting6122
3 жыл бұрын
I love dash 8 amtrak dash 8 is very cool amazing video men!!
@shanestrains7179
3 жыл бұрын
This was a helpful video. The dash 8 series is probably the newest loco the era i model will allow.
@natejackson8213
3 жыл бұрын
I like the Dash 8-32BWH locomotives from Amtrak and I started to love them ever since I was a kid.
@NSFAN8000
3 жыл бұрын
Nice Video Mike!! The perfect vid 4 my Birthday!! :)
@Juxen4021
3 жыл бұрын
Great video, very informational. A few points I want to tack on: The Dash 8 was the first US production diesel that didn't have to go thru "transition", where it switches the DC traction motors from series to parallel. This was the first time the electronics were robust enough to avoid the 20 mph shudder that all locomotives would do, allowing smooth acceleration up to full speed. The improvements over the Dash 7 line, as well as GE's financing abilities, was the first time that GE took the crown of Top Loco Builder from EMD. As another point: I imagine most of these will be scrapped. Their niche is lugging mainline freight trains, and that's a relatively small chance on the second-hand market. EMD is prevalent with shortlines because of their ease of maintenance, increased part availabilities, and they're good switching locomotives. GE's Dash 7, 8, and 9 lines were all poor switching locomotives, as their FDL engine took forever to load up from idle. In theory, the Dash 8 line has better fuel economy than 1st and 2nd-gen EMD's, but there's still not much availability for mainline running on a shortline or regional.
@Mcnibbus
3 жыл бұрын
Finally my favorite loco gets the spotlight on your channel thank you for this
@SpotterCrazyperson
3 жыл бұрын
The locomotive deserves it
@melindarusselle6483
3 жыл бұрын
Nh
@amtrakisveryepic
3 жыл бұрын
Dash 8's and Dash 9's are my faves. I Just love the shape of their radiators especially :3
@adventuresofamtrakcascades301
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Now you have done an episode on EMD F40PH your favorite EMD locomotive, and the GE Dash 8 your favorite ge locomotive. My favorite EMD locomotive is Also F40PH and my favorite GE locomotive is the GE genisis locomotive
@brentboswell1294
3 жыл бұрын
GE's prime mover from the U-boats to the -9 series were Cooper and Bessemer diesel blocks, not "GE" (although I have no doubt that GE probably eventually purchased Cooper and Bessemer). GE's specialty was traction motors, generators, alternators, and control systems. They entered the North American locomotive business because they were sick of ALCO's diminishing market share in the face of competition with EMD, which was also costing GE business (ALCO diesels used GE electric systems). GE had built road locomotives (diesel-electric) for overseas orders before, but avoided entering the North American market largely as a courtesy to ALCO (who was a large customer).
@evanf1293
3 жыл бұрын
It's only a matter of time before these last few railroads retire the dash 8s, but only time will tell for many engines and their future when retirement comes.
@jenniferprice4091
3 жыл бұрын
Love the video mike! great job as always! 👍🏻
@WasatchRailfan125
3 жыл бұрын
Man, I'll miss the Dash 8s there my favorite with the bottom ditch lights, along with the C44-9W and AC4400CW. UP has some AC4400CW with bottom ditch lights I think.
@francoisguerette
3 жыл бұрын
As a Quebecer, I’ve seen so many dash-8 and dash-9 loco’s! I just love them!
@hainescityrailfan9983
3 жыл бұрын
And now Ladies and Gentlemen the long awaited Train Talk is now on KZitem
@SpotterCrazyperson
3 жыл бұрын
Great older locomotive!!
@RDC2003
7 ай бұрын
CSX 9280, C40-8, is alive and well, I’ve seen her and she’s a sight of rarity. Get her while she still runs the rails
@louisvillerailfan
3 жыл бұрын
Ayeeeee you’ve been on the Front range Subdivision
@coolleo149
3 жыл бұрын
I still don’t know when Amtrak will continue to use the Dash 8s before they are finished with passengers and retiring, but what about Union Pacific? Oh well, guess I won’t know lol. Hey nice video man!
@AVeryRandomPerson
3 жыл бұрын
They make good switchers for Amtrak
@graphtonix6607
3 жыл бұрын
What are Amtrak's plans for their Dash 8's???
@TheMrPeteChannel
3 жыл бұрын
Probably will sell a few. Hopefully a few go to musuems.
@graphtonix6607
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheMrPeteChannel I want Amtrak to keep Dash 8 units 2051 and 2052.
@TheMrPeteChannel
3 жыл бұрын
@@graphtonix6607 what's so special about those 2?
@graphtonix6607
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheMrPeteChannel They used to be units 501 and 502.
@TheMrPeteChannel
3 жыл бұрын
@@graphtonix6607 ah ok. The "Pepsi Cans". Right?
@RAtheGoodRailfanner_888
4 ай бұрын
Csx only got rid of their 7500s 7300s 7400s in that decade 13:12 Luckily they kept a majority of them!
@thebritishaviator3843
3 жыл бұрын
amazing video! very interesting documentry. never knew all this!
@NC_Railfan1810
3 жыл бұрын
Hi mike, just wanted to tell you that I started a KZitem channel, and you and Railfan Rowan are my role-models and the reason why I started anyway
@Im_here170
3 жыл бұрын
Very cool 😎
@StevenACuteBunny54
3 жыл бұрын
Amazing. 👍🏻
@gulfcoasttrainspotter
3 жыл бұрын
Been waiting for this episode for a while! Loved it, and even learned a few things too! Excellent video!
@stevethetrainbuff5718
3 жыл бұрын
I love the dash 8 locos especially the standard cabs
@csxmaniac212
3 жыл бұрын
Can you do a video on actual Santa Fe units just like the BN’s?
@thealmightydoge5653
3 жыл бұрын
So let me get this straight Was there anything before a Dash 7, like the Dash 6 or 5? The 8s will ALWAYS be my favorite freight locomotive, besides the ACE series. Have a good June, Mike!
@apolofeve
3 жыл бұрын
No, before the Dash-7 series came the Universal Line (U18B, U23B, U36B, U30C...)
@NOVIDEOS67895
3 жыл бұрын
I love the dash 8!
@peterjhillier7659
3 жыл бұрын
Great Video Mike Thanks, keep safe.
@teddyguerrero1235
3 жыл бұрын
Cool!
@RosLounge
3 жыл бұрын
Noice. Dash 8’s are really cool.
@bueromuell4075
2 жыл бұрын
Love all your videos- thank you
@Proj2008
3 жыл бұрын
i love the older ge engines
@SleepTrain456
3 жыл бұрын
A very informative video! For instance, I didn't know Amtrak is looking for new switchers, or that BNSF has turned some of it's B40-8Ws into remote-control locomotives! Thanks for the video!
@trainboi
3 жыл бұрын
Even tho they are in storage for now they can possibly come back in the future or be put on other railroads or museums
@blackbirdgaming8147
3 жыл бұрын
I’m pretty sure we already have a Dash 8 preserved, so preserving a bunch probably isn’t a huge priority for many.
@TheMrPeteChannel
3 жыл бұрын
He said some already went to museums. Many more will go to Shortlines.
@AnitaV90
3 жыл бұрын
Sorry I’m late and nice video
@AnitaV90
3 жыл бұрын
Keep up the good work
@Pensyfan19
3 жыл бұрын
Nice video. I'm a fan of the ex-Santa Fe Warbonnets, as well as the B40-8W since it's a 4 axle unit which otherwise has the appearance of a main line diesel.
@Shipwright1918
Жыл бұрын
Big deal about the Dash 8 was that it was the first microprocessor diesel to see widespread use. When they came on the scene all the motive power departments were hemming and hawing about whether the electronics could stand up to the grit and dirt of railroad service. Nowadays of course the electronics in the Dash 8 are like a Commodore 64 compared to a Pentium I-Series with what modern locomotoves use. Me, I still prefer the older units like Alcos, purely mechanical.
@strenesperu9956
3 жыл бұрын
Fact: In Brazil and Peru, there are some Dash 8 running
@larrymcneil8038
3 жыл бұрын
I definitely enjoyed this video thanks for the content
@Chuck59ish
3 жыл бұрын
Still see a lot of former BCRail Dash 8Ms down here in Maritime Canada on the trains from Toronto to Halifax.
@devernepersonal3636
3 жыл бұрын
I learned so much. I always loved these motors but had no idea they were historically significant for the current GE overtake. I assume California's push for cleaner air pushed GE's development of the GEVO and therefor caused the takeover. You taught me something.
@luisurbieta8924
3 жыл бұрын
Love this video of the Dash8 Class and the Evolution class locomotives. Will you talk about Sounder Commuter Train and it's future?
@TheUnflushedToilet
2 жыл бұрын
As of 2022 all of CN's Dash 8's are either in storage or have been scrapped.
@Railfan225
3 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@TristXD
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for these informative videos! :D
@gordonvincent731
10 ай бұрын
I was a AMT Los Angeles crew based engineer when we got stuck with those miserable "trash 8's". The HEP took away 1,100 hp and left 2,100 hp for traction. There was no position to put that throttle in to keep the load steady. The load meter in power of dynamic was all over the dial. Having to fight that computer was pain in the ass. Those engines were first ordered by the ATSF (Santa Feces). The ATSF refused them, so GE offered them to AMT for $1.75 million a pop.
@average_joe8905
3 жыл бұрын
Ah one of my favorite GEs!
@trainfan32
2 жыл бұрын
Untill now, i didnt notice a differnce between the amtrak Dash-8 and any othe Dash-8
@edisonz2006
3 жыл бұрын
Can we have a Train Talk Episode on the GE Evolution Series?
@danielepelaia7875
3 жыл бұрын
Already mike did one check out train talk episode?sorry I forgot
@svtrains4773
3 жыл бұрын
Very nice video! Thank you)
@AyeshDumindu
3 жыл бұрын
Nice explanation 👍
@RailwayVideos.
3 жыл бұрын
Very good presentation,thank you!
@steve87thpsap
3 жыл бұрын
Well history lesson. Thanks for sharing this knowledge.
@samuelb1234
3 жыл бұрын
I love the dash 8s
@J-rock-moto8230
3 жыл бұрын
Nice videos of trains mike.👍
@Brianrockrailfan
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video 🚄🚄👍
@RAtheGoodRailfanner_888
4 ай бұрын
Why in the 2010s dash 8s sold retired scrapped and stored! They weren’t no 30 yet! That made no sense!!!
@donaldjobson6799
3 жыл бұрын
As always Mike, great job. I really enjoy your train videos
@aadenlama2490
3 жыл бұрын
Nice video man your the best youtuber
@sebastianmunera5470
3 жыл бұрын
Nice
@rbd1303
2 жыл бұрын
I love the dash 8 series and I know 2402 has a P5 horn!
@rottenroads1982
8 ай бұрын
5:48, 10,48, the GR Dash 8-40CM. It’s a Cowl Unit. Their NEEDS to be more Cowl unit Freight Engines. They look better then the Utilitarian Freight engines with Hyper inflated Radiators and that GEVO style Wide Cab nose.
@inferno4653
3 жыл бұрын
Cool dude
@MamankJery
3 жыл бұрын
Cool train greeting from Indonesia👍👍👍
@thetrainandtoycarchannel8018
3 жыл бұрын
Make TOY TRAINS GALORE 6! After enjoying toy trains galore 5, now I want to enjoy toy trains galore 6!
@canadiannationalrailfanner2453
2 жыл бұрын
RIP Dash 8s on NS.
@railfansbizarreadventure7458
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@calirailfan0055
3 жыл бұрын
Rip to Amtrak’s dash 8 on long distance routes
@UltraMagaFan
3 жыл бұрын
You should put these videos on spotify id listen to them. You don't need to watch them I had a headache and had my eyes closed.
@scootosan
3 жыл бұрын
I enjoy your educational (train talk) videos.
@cbolanz1
8 ай бұрын
Instead of buying those problematic SD45s and C30-7s Santa Fe should’ve bought some dash 8-40c engines
@mp24x
3 жыл бұрын
Dash 8 is the mini sd70ace
@traingalaxy
3 жыл бұрын
awesome
@glenpower1677
3 жыл бұрын
I like the Dash 8-32BWH.
@93greenstrat
Жыл бұрын
...and then you got a couple of odd-ball units in Australia that were built on the frames of 3 of the 4 former C&O Alco C630's.
@Brandonvilches0721
3 жыл бұрын
Pretty cool. ive seen a dash 8 twice! Well at the same area in the amtrak Los Angeles yard
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