Welcome to The Friendly Railroad Addict — your front-row seat to the rails of East Tennessee and the greater Appalachian region!
Based in the heart of East Tennessee, this channel is dedicated to capturing the power, beauty, and everyday action of railroading. From heavy freight trains rolling through mountain passes to scenic branch lines and trackside moments, you’ll find a little bit of everything that makes railfanning special.
Whether you're a lifelong railfan or just discovering the hobby, this channel is all about sharing the experience in a fun, friendly, and down-to-earth way. Expect train videos, railroad photography, and plenty of authentic rail action from across the region and beyond.
All aboard, and thanks for watching! 🚂
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Join me later in Trackside Today’s video, where we catch up to CSX M541 to get a brief shot at EX Santa Fe GP30u as it rolled through Knoxville on the KD Sub.
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Today’s snap shots from the KD Sub, Here we catch m541 clearing Edgemoor and passing Bull Run as it continues south to Knoxville TN.
3 months ago | [YT] | 2
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If you haven’t already check out episode 7 of the vlog series where we run into some crazy weather and a BNSF powered train on the KD Sub
4 months ago | [YT] | 1
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A last minute decision to chase 93G turned into one of my favorite short chases I have done in a long while! Here is a few still shots from that day, of course I posted the vlog video if you are interested in seeing this train in motion.
4 months ago | [YT] | 1
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Check out the newest Vlog video where we venture out and catch a few trains from Rocky Top to Lake City
5 months ago | [YT] | 2
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Technical difficulties! The new trackside today video that dropped an hour ago was pulled and I will upload it later this evening, there was an issue with the sound out of sync…. Stand by!!
5 months ago | [YT] | 1
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RJ Corman (KXCG) crossing the Clinch River with 8159 leading CC03 back into Clinton from Norfolk Southerns Sevier yard. #railroad #FRA #RJCorman
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