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Ride on Metro North “Super Express”train #849. GCT to Poughkeepsie. 3/18/22

Retired Railfan Horn Guy

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Gorgeous spring evening for a ride on this highly scenic commuter run. Engineer gave us a fast and smooth ride. At 4:04 that diesel roar was not the Danbury train. It was our train. The engineer started the diesel engines and he was fully in diesel mode before we emerged from the tunnel.

20 Comments

@robertebirch1 2 years ago

Thank you SO much for allowing me the chance to travel right there in the seat next to you. You videos and expert narration puts me right there on the train with you!!!

@Rkeane98881 4 years ago

I wish metro north named some of these special express services.

@MTANYARrailfan 4 years ago

im a railman and your videos make me now post on YouTube because it just so entertaining to railfan

@CCscott 2 years ago

MSG = the world’s most famous arena

@jaymorgenthal9479 2 years ago (edited)

The end is near for the P32 DM on mnrr. The first 2 Semiens Sprinters built for NY MTA are off the assembly line and at the testing grounds in Pueblo CO.

@lohphat 4 years ago

When you crossed the East River I noticed that isolated rail line on the waterfront and immediately wondered what it was. Then you answered my question!

Great minds…

@RoastBeef84 4 years ago

Amtrak should run trains from Grand Central again, like they used to. The Lake Shore limited (successor to the 20th Century Limited), used to run From Grand Central, before being moved to Penn.

@deanchapman1824 4 years ago

I was on the 4.47 that day.

@railbug6281 4 years ago

Thank you for providing a nice Saturday viewing treat.

@aceebrown9266 4 years ago

You have a nice voice for narration it's like story telling👍

@TheLordAI 11 months ago (edited)

I love your rides your narrations are very entertaining & Informative. ESPECIALLY on this line which I consider the A train of MNRR (my favorite line) u just can't beat the scenery for the entire ride ur Definitely the best railfan I subscribe to.

@jonathanfleming5831 3 years ago

If god's willing I think I will plan to take this kind of trip next early spring next year

@jimlasterni7310 3 years ago

I just became a subscriber to your channel I love your videos and your narration

@keithdriscoll6760 4 years ago

I love taking this train out of Grand Central! Otis elevator building is now the Yonkers Public Library. Domino sugar 20:20 is still there though! The now abandoned Yonkers Power Station at 22:20 used to supply power to NYC trains before Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant took over.

@deaconmichael4255 4 years ago

Awesome video. Sure brings back memories when I rode the Hudson line to Poughkeepsie to visit family and nearby Ulster County.

@147waverly9 4 years ago

Opening scene is 61st station in Woodside Queens my station

@vaiseypemberton4207 4 years ago

You are the best , really appreciate your historical perspective relative to the railways .

@zacfisherking 4 years ago

Love your video. I take this train as part of my daily commute from NYC to Poughkeepsie. There was a conductor who described this train as the "sunset express" over the intercom. For me, it's the "commuter express" — to home!

@cherylwhiting4914 4 years ago

Absolutely enjoyed this ride today. Found your commentary interesting, as well. I’ve done MetroNorth to Poughkeepsie and Wassaic many times and Amtrack to Poughkeepsie from Penn station. Thanks for the memories! Look forward to other trips from you.