Riding on Best Friend of Charleston
A home movie depicting a ride on the Best Friend of Charleston -- a historic re-creation of the first steam railroad locomotive built entirely in the United States. This reproduction was built in 1928 to celebrate the centennial of the South Carolina Canal and Railroad. The excursion depicted in the film took place in North East, PA on September 27, 1986 at the Norfolk Southern Freight Depot. The outing was sponsored by the Norfolk Southern Railroad in conjunction with the Lakeshore Railway Historical Society.
History of South Carolina Railroads
In this video I show how much the railroad tracks have changed in a century. There are still many small railroads that operate in South Carolina everyday. We are home to the first steam engine ever built the Best Friend of Charleston!!!!
Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum
Wow! There are a lot of trains at the Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum! Boasting the largest LEGO exhibit in the state. Almost two million pieces! From trains you can ride to miniature cities. Every train imaginable is there. The best part, it’s all free to enjoy. Ran by people who just love trains. Stop by and bring your kids too. You’ll feel like a kid once you enter. I know I did.
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TOP 12. Best Museums in Charleston - Travel South Carolina
TOP 12. Best Museums in Charleston - Travel South Carolina: Fort Sumter National Monument, Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim, McLeod Plantation, Edmondston-Alston House, Charleston Museum, Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon, Old Slave Mart Museum, The Calhoun Mansion, Heyward-Washington House, Confederate Museum, Gibbes Museum of Art, American Military Museum
Charleston Visitor Center
Charleston Visitor Center.
William Aiken House and Associated Railroad Structures is a historic district in Charleston, South Carolina, that contains structures of the South Carolina Canal and Rail Road Company and the home of the company's founder, William Aiken. These structures are considered nationally significant in relation to the history of the development of the railroad industry in the United States.
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The South Carolina Department of Archives and History states that the structures in this district represent the best extant collection of antebellum railroad structures illustrating the development of an early railroad terminal facility. The railroad company with which they are associated was the first to use steam from the beginning of its operations, use an American-made locomotive, and carry U.S. mail. When it began operation in 1833 it had the greatest length of track in the world under single management.
The district was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1963. Contributing structures in the district include:
William Aiken House, built in 1807. An octagonal wing added in 1831 but damaged in 1886 earthquake, and certain woodwork was removed in 1931. A servants wing is unchanged.
A coach house at the back of gardens on the William Aiken House property
Camden Depot, a railroad depot
Deans Warehouse, built in 1856
South Carolina Railroad Warehouse
Tower Passenger Depot
Line Street Car and Carpenter Shops
Railroad Right-of-Way
Best Friend of Charleston Replica, a replica of the first American-made steam locomotive.
In 1844, The Louisville, Cincinnati and Charleston Railroad Company and The South Carolina Canal and Rail Road Company were merged under an act of the South Carolina General Assembly of December 19, 1843 as the South Carolina Railroad Company. ~ Source Wikipedia:
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Visit The Museum of York County
There is always something happening at the Museum of York County in Rock Hill, South Carolina (MYCO). Talk of the Town Carolinas visited the Museum of York County on Saturday January 20, 2018 to give you a glimpse of the type of activities and exhibits you will find at MYCO. On this particular day, the museum was hosting their annual Come Draw With US event which featured artists from the Catawba River Art Guild and Winthrop University art students. The event allowed museum visitors, kids and adults, to draw with the professionals side by side in the museum's galleries. Also featured on Saturday was a raven who paints and picks up recycled items which was hosted by the Carolina Raptor Center and their trained professionals. In this video, see interviews with Cate Crane- site manager, Cynthia Spratley Family/Education Program Manager, and Dr. Bradley Sabelli president of the Catawba River art Guild.
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College of Charleston Natural History Museum Tour
The College of Charleston's Natural History Museum displays over 2,000 fossil specimens. The museum contains mammals that at one time roamed around South Carolina. The museum is located at 202 Calhoun Street and is open everyday except for Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.. Admission is free.
Local Work Train Enters CSX Yard North Charleston SC
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Railfanning in South Carolina.
North Charleston, S.C.
4306 Cheyenne St and Rivers Ave Crossing.
CSXT
Track: CSXT
Florence Division.
Andrews Subdivision (SH 416.05)
Charleston County
Southbound CSX Local Yard Job F752, Charleston, SC - Cordesville, SC.
Locomotives: 2
CSX 426 AC4400CW (GE)
CSX 5201 ES40DC (GE) *
* Horsepower output in locos 5200-5501 lowered from 4400 to 4000
Cars:
GPS: 32°52'19.6N 79°59'39.9W
Video Date: 8-17-18
Time: 5:09 pm
Weather: 91° f, Sun and clouds, Humid, Wind: SSW 7 mph.
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Southbound CSX 8 Car Spray Train, Asplundh Railroad Division, St Stephen S.C.
Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Grits, Biscuits, A Large Pepsi, And A CSX NB Intermodal
CSX 51 Leads A Northbound Tropicana / Intermodal Through Salters S.C.
By The Dawn's Early Light
Lake City, S.C. Ghost? Southbound Amtrak P-089-18, New York City South To Savannah,GA (In the window of the building)
The next time you see a train in South Carolina, remember, it all started with a little train called the Best Friend.
The Best Friend Train Museum, Charleston S.C.
CSX 3357 Local, North Charleston, S.C. 6-22-2017
Kingstree, S.C., Northbound Intermodal, 1-27-18
Double Vision, Two Amtraks, The Palmetto
A Very Windy Day Railfanning The Kingstree Depot
CSX Mystery Train Quickly Slides Through St Stephen
Lake City, S.C., Ghost? Southbound Amtrak P-089-18, New York City South To Savannah,GA
Lake City, S.C. Ghost?
222 S. Acline St.
Amtrak
Track: CSXT
A-Line.
Florence Division.
Charleston Subdivision.
Florence County
Southbound Amtrak.
Palmetto P-089-18, New York City South To Savannah, GA.
Locomotive: 1
AMTK 84 (GE Genesis P42DC)
Cars: 7
GPS: 33°52'04.9N 79°45'21.2W
Video Date: 3-18-18
Time: 5:03 pm
Weather: 66° f, Nice, Mix of clouds and sun. Wind: NE 5 mph.
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The next time you see a train in South Carolina, remember, it all started with a little train called the Best Friend.
The Best Friend Train Museum, Charleston S.C.
Lane, S.C., Northbound Amtrak PO-90 (15) 2-15-2018
lane_sc_northbound_amtrak_po_90_15_2-15-2018
CSX 3357 Local, North Charleston, S.C. 6-22-2017
Kingstree, S.C., Southbound CSX Coal Train, 1-27-18
Kingstree, S.C., Northbound Intermodal, 1-27-18
Kingstree, S.C., CSX Meet, Northbound Manifest, Southbound Coal Train, 1-27-18
St. Stephen, S.C., Amtrak 98 Northbound, Silver Meteor To N.Y., 16:45 Hours Late, 1-4-18
A Very Windy Day Railfanning The Kingstree Depot
Salters, S.C., Southbound CSX Manifest (Part-1) 2-15-18
SC State Museum Columbia SC with a 2 yr old
A very different view when you are trying to entertain a two year old. We looked at all of the things that are fun to little boys. I personally enjoyed seeing The Bestfriend of Charleston train.
The Museum in Greenwood
The Museum in Greenwood South Carolina, set up by James West Hurst, opened in the 70's as an object based museum. Its history goes back much further than Greenwood itself, and includes exhibits, art centers, galleries and special programs.
Huge CSX Northbound Manifest Meets Southbound Manifest In St Stephen S.C.
Railfanning in South Carolina.
St Stephen, S.C.
1184 N Main St.
CSXT
A-Line
Florence Division.
Charleston Subdivision (A 349.59).
Berkeley County
South and Northbound CSX Manifest Meet.
Locomotives: 5
Northbound (2)
CSX 5366 ET44AH (GE) *
CSX 5264 AC4400CW (GE) *
* Horsepower output in locos 5200-5501 lowered from 4400 to 4000
Southbound (3)
CSX 8887 SD40-2 (EMD) Ex-CR 6406
CSX 344 (AC44CW) (GE)
CSX 8033 SD40-2 (EMD) Ex-SBD 8033, Ex-L&N 8033
Cars:
GPS: 33°24'20.9N 79°55'19.9W
Video Date: 7-3-18
Time: 11:30 am
Weather: 87° f, Sun and Clouds, Hot & Humid, Wind: N 3 mph.
Feels like: 95° f
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Lake City, S.C. Ghost? Southbound Amtrak PO-89-18, New York City South To Savannah,GA
A Shout Out To All Subscribers, Thank You Very Much For Your Support! Music Video
The next time you see a train in South Carolina, remember, it all started with a little train called the Best Friend.
The Best Friend Train Museum, Charleston S.C.
Lane, S.C., Northbound Amtrak PO-90 (15) 2-15-2018
lane_sc_northbound_amtrak_po_90_15_2-15-2018
CSX 3357 Local, North Charleston, S.C. 6-22-2017
Kingstree, S.C., Southbound CSX Coal Train, 1-27-18
Kingstree, S.C., Northbound Intermodal, 1-27-18
St. Stephen, S.C., Amtrak 98 Northbound, Silver Meteor To N.Y., 16:45 Hours Late, 1-4-18
A Very Windy Day Railfanning The Kingstree Depot
Historic Railways of America by James Provence
One of the greatest achievements of 19th century America was the Transcontinental railroad, which combined two railroads, the Central Pacific and the Union Pacific. The Central Pacific line began in San Francisco, but was joined with the new Union Pacific Line that originated in Omaha, Nebraska. It took an incredible amount of human laborers, mostly Irish immigrants, to complete the line that would meet at Promontory, Utaha in May of 1869. The line had to snake through mountains, which involved the dangerous task of tunnel digging and track laying in treacherous conditions. Building the infrastructure was one of the most challenging innovations faced by American industry to this day.
New railroads developed quickly after those first lines, which most came from the UK. In 1830, the South Carolina Cana and Rail-Road Company allowed trade to expand greatly from within the state. Steam locomotion became the staple product of New York industry, and was nicknamed “the Best Friend of Charleston” for its immense contributions. A year later, the Mohawk & Hudson railroad cut the meandering 40-mile trip through the Erie Canal to a mere 17 miles. An astonishing feat for the time.
Those first railroads were successful, but financing new ones was quite difficult. Existing turnpike operators, canal companies and other businesses that were gaining financially from existing infrastructure vehemently opposed expansion. As a result, opposition led to bitter political battles that stretched out over decades and across state lines. Eventually, taverns and innkeepers would play a key role in helping to develop the lines. New transportation opportunities meant new business. Sometimes, these conflicts turned violent, but soon everyone saw the economic benefits of laying down new track. Before too long, railroads were a thriving industry in and of themselves.
In addition to being a volunteer docent for the California Railroad Museum in Sacramento, James Provence is also an avid history reader and railroad enthusiast.
CSX 3185 Leads A Northbound Empty Coal Train, Moncks Corner, S.C.
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Railfanning South Carolina.
Moncks Corner, S.C.
112 State Rd S-8-245 and 499 1st St
CSXT
Track: CSXT
A-Line
Florence Division.
Charleston Subdivision (A 365.01)
Berkeley County
Northbound CSX Empty Coal Train
Locomotives: 2
CSX 3185 ES44AH (GE) *
CSX 976 ES44AH (GE) **
* (T4CU)
** CSXT classifies 700-999 as CW44AHs
GPS: 33°11'37.7N 80°00'15.9W
Video Date: 11-14-18
Time: 1:16 pm
Weather: 48° f, Heavy Overcast, Scattered Rain, Wind: NE 8 mph.
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Southbound CSX 8 Car Spray Train, Asplundh Railroad Division, St Stephen S.C.
CSX 51 Leads A Northbound Tropicana / Intermodal Through Salters S.C.
By The Dawn's Early Light
Lake City, S.C. Ghost? Southbound Amtrak P089-18, New York City South To Savannah,GA (In the window of the building)
The next time you see a train in South Carolina, remember, it all started with a little train called the Best Friend.
The Best Friend Train Museum, Charleston S.C.
CSX 3357 Local, North Charleston, S.C. 6-22-2017
Kingstree, S.C., Northbound Intermodal, 1-27-18
Double Vision, Two Amtraks, The Palmetto
A Very Windy Day Railfanning The Kingstree Depot
CSX Mystery Train Quickly Slides Through St Stephen
Charleston Carriage Ride
My wife Maralou and I had a wonderful time in Charleston South Carolina with our best friends Debi and Ron Palmer. This video is of a carriage ride we took.
CSX 3271 Leads A Northbound Manifest Moncks Corner, SC
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Railfanning in South Carolina.
Moncks Corner, S.C.
Moncks Corner Regional Recreation Complex.
East Main St and Delta Pharmacy Way. Google Maps still has Peagler Way listed from East Main St.
CSXT
Track: CSXT
A-Line
Florence Division.
Charleston Subdivision (A 365.02)
Berkeley County
Northbound CSX Manifest.
Locomotives: 2
CSX 3271 ET44AH (GE) *
CSX 881 ES44AH (GE) **
* (T4CUs)
** CSXT classifies 700-999 as CW44AHs
Cars:
GPS: 33°11'40.2N 80°00'13.9W
Video Date: 9-7-18
Time: 12:32 pm
Weather: 81° f, (C° 27.2222), Sun and clouds, Humid, Wind: E 4 mph, (6.43738 kmh).
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Southbound CSX 8 Car Spray Train, Asplundh Railroad Division, St Stephen S.C.
CSX 51 Leads A Northbound Tropicana / Intermodal Through Salters S.C.
By The Dawn's Early Light
Lake City, S.C. Ghost? Southbound Amtrak P089-18, New York City South To Savannah,GA (In the window of the building)
The next time you see a train in South Carolina, remember, it all started with a little train called the Best Friend.
The Best Friend Train Museum, Charleston S.C.
CSX 3357 Local, North Charleston, S.C. 6-22-2017
Kingstree, S.C., Northbound Intermodal, 1-27-18
Double Vision, Two Amtraks, The Palmetto
A Very Windy Day Railfanning The Kingstree Depot
CSX Mystery Train Quickly Slides Through St Stephen
Amtrak P090 15, 5 Northbound, St Stephen, S C
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Railfanning South Carolina.
St. Stephen, S.C.
South Main St and Track Way Crossing.
Amtrak
Track: CSXT
A-Line
Florence Division.
Charleston Subdivision (A 350.99)
Berkeley County
Northbound Amtrak P090-15, Savannah, GA. North To New York City.
Locomotive: 1
AMTK 5 (GE Genesis P42DC)
Cars: 7
GPS: 33°23'09.6N 79°55'45.7W
Video Date: 10-15-18
Time: 10:50 am
Weather: 80° f, Humid, Wind: S 6 mph.
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Southbound CSX 8 Car Spray Train, Asplundh Railroad Division, St Stephen S.C.
CSX 51 Leads A Northbound Tropicana / Intermodal Through Salters S.C.
By The Dawn's Early Light
Lake City, S.C. Ghost? Southbound Amtrak P089-18, New York City South To Savannah,GA (In the window of the building)
The next time you see a train in South Carolina, remember, it all started with a little train called the Best Friend.
The Best Friend Train Museum, Charleston S.C.
CSX 3357 Local, North Charleston, S.C. 6-22-2017
Kingstree, S.C., Northbound Intermodal, 1-27-18
Double Vision, Two Amtraks, The Palmetto
A Very Windy Day Railfanning The Kingstree Depot
CSX Mystery Train Quickly Slides Through St Stephen
Belmond Charleston Place in Charleston SC
Rates: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Belmond Charleston Place 205 Meeting Street Charleston SC 29401 This historic hotel is in Charleston city center a quarter mile from College of Charleston and just under 1 mile from South Carolina Aquarium. Offerings include 2 restaurants, a bar, and a full-service spa. An indoor and outdoor saltwater pool and a fitness center are featured at the Belmond Charleston Place. Shops and a full-service concierge are also available on site. Formal Afternoon Tea is offered as well. The Charleston Grill is on site, which features live jazz and modern Southern American cuisine. Guests can have breakfast and lunch in the casual Palmetto Cafe or a cocktail in the Thoroughbred Club. Free Wi-Fi, cable TV,and a private bathroom with dressing gowns are provided in each room at Belmond Charleston Place. Room service is available 24 hours. The hotel is 325 ft from Peninsula Grill, 950 feet from Charleston Historic District and just over a quarter mile from Old Slave Mart Museum. Charleston International Airport is 9 miles away.
Local CSX Work Train Enters Yard North Charleston SC
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Railfanning in South Carolina.
North Charleston, S.C.
4306 Cheyenne St and Rivers Ave Crossing.
CSXT
Track: CSXT
Florence Division.
Andrews Subdivision (SH 416.05)
Charleston County
Southbound CSX Local Yard Job F746, local turn, works industries on Andrews Subdivision.
Locomotives: 1
CSX 76 AC4400CW (GE)
Cars:
GPS: 32°52'19.6N 79°59'39.9W
Video Date: 8-17-18
Time: 4:11 pm
Weather: 91° f, Sun and clouds, Humid, Wind: SSW 8 mph.
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Southbound CSX 8 Car Spray Train, Asplundh Railroad Division, St Stephen S.C.
Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Grits, Biscuits, A Large Pepsi, And A CSX NB Intermodal
CSX 51 Leads A Northbound Tropicana / Intermodal Through Salters S.C.
By The Dawn's Early Light
Lake City, S.C. Ghost? Southbound Amtrak P-089-18, New York City South To Savannah,GA (In the window of the building)
The next time you see a train in South Carolina, remember, it all started with a little train called the Best Friend.
The Best Friend Train Museum, Charleston S.C.
CSX 3357 Local, North Charleston, S.C. 6-22-2017
Kingstree, S.C., Northbound Intermodal, 1-27-18
Double Vision, Two Amtraks, The Palmetto
A Very Windy Day Railfanning The Kingstree Depot
CSX Mystery Train Quickly Slides Through St Stephen
Amtrak P-090-8 AMTK 69 Northbound At Moncks Corner, S.C.
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Railfanning South Carolina.
Moncks Corner, S.C.
100 State Rd S-8-245 and E Main St.
Amtrak
Track: CSXT
A-Line
Florence Division.
Charleston Subdivision (A 365.1)
Berkeley County
Northbound Amtrak P-090-8
Locomotive: 1
AMTK 69 (GE Genesis P42DC)
Cars: 7
GPS: 33°11'34.2N 80°00'18.0W
Video Date: 8-8-18
Time: 10:30 am
Weather: 82° f, Sun and clouds, Humid, Wind: WSW 7 mph.
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Southbound CSX 8 Car Spray Train, Asplundh Railroad Division, St Stephen S.C.
Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Grits, Biscuits, A Large Pepsi, And A CSX NB Intermodal
CSX 51 Leads A Northbound Tropicana / Intermodal Through Salters S.C.
By The Dawn's Early Light
Lake City, S.C. Ghost? Southbound Amtrak P-089-18, New York City South To Savannah,GA (In the window of the building)
The next time you see a train in South Carolina, remember, it all started with a little train called the Best Friend.
The Best Friend Train Museum, Charleston S.C.
CSX 3357 Local, North Charleston, S.C. 6-22-2017
Kingstree, S.C., Northbound Intermodal, 1-27-18
Double Vision, Two Amtraks, The Palmetto
A Very Windy Day Railfanning The Kingstree Depot
CSX Mystery Train Quickly Slides Through St Stephen