My Train Finding Basics

Lots of railfans ask me for my secrets to findings trains on a typical outing. Using research, maps, timetable and the radio, here's how I've improved my odds over the years.

[PracticalEngineeringChannel]

Thanks for the shoutout Danny. Just so you know, my two boys like your channel better than mine ;)

[TrainsandTrucksProductions]

When Danny uploads, you stop what you are doing and watch the video.

[michiganrailfanfilms]

babe, wake up, new Danny Harmon video just dropped

[fred.larsonq]

I can't really say I am a "railfan" but for some reason I really enjoy your videos. They are so well done, especially the drone shots.

[kens.]

Anyone ever Notice how Smooth Danny is with his Railroad Knowledge ? This is NO Accident and it comes with Decades of Consistent, Strong 💪 Efforts. 👍🙏

[TimLindsay]

Big Sunday morning breakfast and a new Distant Signal video from Danny
can't ask for much more
Thanks Danny !!!
Tim in Toronto....

[paulholmes]

Grady is one of those special civil engineers, he can do as well as explain how the REAL world works, and his train series takes you through the whys and hows (and sometimes 'whens') of railroading.
Danny, you are both class acts and every video opens my eyes a bit more about stuff I've lived with from the beginning. For example, grew up in the 60's listening (and sometimes riding) the Edaville trains in Carver, Massachusetts. I'd be working the garden or the cranberry bogs and you could hear the whistle throughout the day. Thank you for the glimpse of scanner traffic, although it might be nice to breakdown what they are saying by each phrase/code word. Take Care Sir!!!

[aztheist]

Man, oh MAN Danny!! You have developed some SERIOUS drone skills!! The overhead video is top-notch. Great production, keep it up!

[YourLocalPARailfan]

What a lovely Sunday when Danny uploads!

-Cameron in Lebanon, PA

[DJ-bhju]

$11 dollars for that chicken dinner? Ya shoulda bought a few of them and stocked up for dinners through the week !!!!
Grady !!! Yes, I watch Practical Engineering all the time. Awesome shoutout for him - he deserves it.
Another great post !!! A lot of hard work goes into these things, we love every one of them.

[NotGavin]

Man oh man, i can’t tell ya how much i love watching these. Super informative, and absolutely spot on narration. Keep up this amazing work Danny! Take it easy and have a great rest of your week! 👍

[jimwilliams]

Recently subscribed. When I saw the old Seaboard Coast Line (SCL) sign, it brought back childhood memories. My father took the entire family on a cross-country train trip to California. I remember seeing SCL passenger cars being used. This was when Amtrak used cars from various railroads. From around 1973-74. Great channel. Thank you for your faithfulness and excellence to your work.

[ondrums]

Danny, best channel for train enthusiasts out there. Hands down. Just, thank you.

[cadesmith]

You are the Bill Dance of railfanning! Hours of boredom and waiting for a few good bites and a catch or two, then edit it into an exciting show! Thanks for doing what we don't have the time or patience to do (yet!).

[phillyphakename]

I love practical engineering, been watching him for three quarters of a decade now. The detail of the information, interesting content matter, clear explanations, all of it is great.

Much like your channel, Danny. But I will still give the edge to you in terms of style. The cinematography, the lunch discussions, the before and after back yard discussion, all of it is wonderful.

[MarketPlaceRentals]

Gradys channel is excellent. I've watched much of his content but when I get a notification from Danny I stop what I'm doing. Two absolutely great gentlemen 👍🏻

[richardhead]

Thanks Danny it’s always a pleasure waking up to one of your videos.

[timeimp]

Seeing Practical Engineering on this channel is world's colliding Danny! Another great video explaining what all that radio chatter means!

Cannot wait to see the next video!!

[johnrudy]

Hey Dan. Back to your channel after a long hiatus. Introduced a lady who rails(but not against the night😅)to your channel. This episode was very pleasant. You always bring calm and easy viewing. Best to you. Thank you for your work.

[darrenhillman]

Great to see you again Danny! Its like an old friend dropping by for a coffee and a chat about all things railway.

I am one of your fans from across the pond in the UK and I am a retired railway signal engineer (41 years from 1977 - 2018).

Really enjoy your content. Wish we had such unrestricted access to train-watching in the country. Everywhere is fenced off here.

Love your drone footage too - really adds to the story.

Take care, Mr Harmon, and we’ll see you again next time.

Best wishes from the UK! 🇬🇧