Two Crews, Both Engines Needed on the DLWR

With cars taking up space on the sidings and run around tracks, the Depew, Lancaster & Western Railroad needed two crews and both of their engines to work downtown Batavia, NY! After BT-1 performed interchange and local work with a high hood MLW RS18, the second crew used D-L Alco S6 #1044 to work one industry downtown while BT-1 worked another!
Filmed 1/17/2023

©2023 M'G:20 Productions - Matty Gunn
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Equipment used:
-Canon Vixia HF R800
-Canon EOS Rebel T6 DSLR
-DJI Mavic Mini 2 Drone
-Uniden Bearcat BC125AT Handheld Scanner

[Bababooski]

They had both engines out again today. Great to see business is booming on the DLWR.

[johndanaher]

Wow, that was interesting to watch how they worked together. It really showed how even a small railroad is vital to the business community. Thanks for highlighting the small guys.

[andyknott]

The drone footage is like watching a great model railroad, and with added Alco's. I love the little roundhouse (at 3:06). There is something "Story Book" about a short line that looks after their locos and puts them to bed at night. "Good night little Alco, sleep well". Sorry that's it, I have finally gone, the guys in white coats will arrive shortly.

[datalasse]

Great catch! Nice to seeing the old loco:s still in use.

[ericcoffedgp]

Awesome footage, it was pretty neat to see both units in action! Something you definitely don't see everyday in 2023!

[slowblls]

Killer video is switching from the drone dude awesome. I dig it. Great job thanks 🙏

[CSXNSTrainVideos]

Great video Matty! Love the drone shots!

[jackstevens]

Great video catching both of the rare Alcos out there running. The S-6 is rare but catching a as built RS-18 in my book is even more rare. Still running around in the old R&S scheme to. Be safe.

[gdog]

Another good video... I like the old building (about 13 minutes in), boarded up, and in a state of decay. With the short-line workings, definitely inspiration for building a model railroad! Many thanks for your efforts! (Viewing from afar - Europe)..

[briank.]

Whoa missed this one! Too cool it is. I love #1801's fancy square grilles.

[slowblls]

Even tho the combined power of the RS Plus the alco is like a single gp38 it’s still fun to watch and listen to, especially from a drone view

[mikechupp]

Great video Matty I was there too that was me standing in the grass by the street once again amazing video I really enjoy seeing these 2 Alcos in action

[FirstResponseMedia]

Very cool. We should definitely meetup and railfan together

[gerryroncolato]

Great video. Any idea what that old factory is/was at Harvester Ave? Looks like a 19th century brick building that was added to in the mid-20th or so. A super modeling candidate! And, of course, the old guy in me is a bit saddened by the decline of whatever industry that once was. Thanks Matty.

[johnniebellamy]

Is that the first time that both crews worked at the same time?