Eastern Railroad Discussion > "Taking Center Stage" NYS&W, Schuyler St, Utica, NY

This video shows New York, Susquehanna & Western's No. 3040 taking 11 covered hoppers down Utica, NY's Schuyler Street.

Besides looking out for vehicular traffic and parked cars, Susquehanna crews must also be alert for pedestrians on Schuyler Street's 6/10th mile street running.

Notice the wobbly pedestrian to the engine's left; I'm not sure if this individual is disabled or was impaired. The train crew sure noticed him as you can see the engineer sit-up and look towards this gent. He also blew the horn to ward him off.

You will later notice the pedestrian ambling down the other side of the street as UT-1 progresses down Schuyler.

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Your videos and photos of this area are always appreciated!

Neat video. Thank you for posting it.

ghemr Wrote:
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> Your videos and photos of this area are always
> appreciated!


Ditto. I always look forward to your posts !
Rich S

Enjoyed your excellent video very much.
The street running is really different and special.
Thanks for your posting.
ALLEN

The next to last car was an ex Soo Line hopper. ;-)

Nice video John. I always enjoy your videos, and photos in this area of Schuyler St., in Utica, it's always a nice combination of folks, vehicles, and weather, battling for access. Thanks again for sharing your adventures John.

REK, in PA

neat

I agree. i always enjoy your videos. Keep them coming.

Randy

Looked like whoever was in the white SUV got a little horn action as well. (And rightfully so.)

I'm shocked the NYS&W does not get the city to heavily paint the 12' RR R/W down the street and in side the lines, paint XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX All the way down the track in the street. Fun to watch till they hit someone and you will be showing your video in court.

Cool video!!

Is that spur in the going away portion still in service ? Great video !! --- Ken

Thanks for your video. I always enjoy seeing the interaction between UT-1 and the pedestrians/vehicles.
-Ted

Kemacprr Wrote:
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> Is that spur in the going away portion still in
> service ? Great video !! --- Ken

Yes, for Utica Club Brewery. I've posted a few videos here showing switching activity there. I'm sure a quick search would turn them up quickly.

And thanks to all of you for you kind comments.

Fascinating location and video. Glad a place like this still exists. There aren't to many left.

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PlyWoody Wrote:
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> I'm shocked the NYS&W does not get the city to
> heavily paint the 12' RR R/W down the street and
> in side the lines, paint XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
> All the way down the track in the street. Fun to
> watch till they hit someone and you will be
> showing your video in court.

That would exceed the entire City of Utica paint budget for a year. It's not a wealthy place.

In the meantime, buy the right beers, and help keep this operation alive. I'll be tucking into a Saranac Ale when I get home, and will get a nice, warm, smug feeling that I'm helping my fellow railfans. (And that's just from the first one!) It's not a bad beer, either (far superior to the Utica Club swill they used to make there).



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/15/18 09:55 by march_hare.

march_hare Wrote:

(far superior to the
Utica Club swill they used to make there)

They still make Utica Club; in fact, it's experiencing kind of a renaissance!

Great Video!

Now if we're talking about Fort Schuyler beer, quality could indeed be questioned.

Yes, good old Utica Club is growing in distribution and popularity. Was at a bar here in Buffalo recently and it was a featured selection!

Wish we had some videos like this of the West Shore in South Utica.

ut-1 Wrote:
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> march_hare Wrote:
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> (far superior to the
> Utica Club swill they used to make there)
>
> They still make Utica Club; in fact, it's
> experiencing kind of a renaissance!

"Schultz and Dooley"....the singing beer mugs :)

Bob