Railroaders are ever-watchful of what lies ahead. This is especially true when trains share roadways with motor vehicles, bicycles & pedestrians. Sometimes things get a bit chaotic!

This video features a New York, Susquehanna & Western freight operating on Utica NY's Schuyler Street on May 31st. A tractor trailer, unloading its cargo at a business at the southerly end of the street, presents a potential obstacle to the slow-moving oncoming freight. After a few blasts from the locomotive's horn, however, the truck moves out of the way with plenty of time to spare.

Following scenes include views of the train along New York State Routes 5, 8 & 12 and then off the Utica Main crossing French Road, Utica, en route to switching local industries.

The video concludes at sunrise the next morning with views of the old Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Utica freighthouse on Water Street and the Susquehanna's Utica yard.