Added - CN Ex-CREX ES44AC purchased in early May (CN2750-2796)
Added new web cam by RailfanAz.com at Kingman, AZ
Removed - BNSF 197 - ATSF Bluebonnet - Repainted
Added - ATSF 5704 - Bicentennial.
Please note reporting is locked on this unit until it starts its journey west. Please contact support when this occurs.
Removed - BNSF 171 - ATSF Bluebonnet - Repainted
Added new web cam by Steel-Highway.com at Grinnell, IA
Willcox, AZ by RailfanAz.com
Fort Worth, TX (Central Station) by Trinity Metro
Removed - BNSF 168 - ATSF Bluebonnet - Repainted
Wanted to send a message that our server is currently running slower than normal. Everything should resolve by 2-3PM EST today (5/31/22). I'll update this note when everything is back to normal.
2:45PM EST - Everything is back to normal
Brian =)
Reactivate - AMTK662 - Phase III - Train Sim World 2. This was a mistake on our part for removing this locomotive. We received word that unit was unwrapped. Many thanks to HU community for reaching out to provide support.
Brian =)
Removed - BNSF 163 & 179 - ATSF Bluebonnet (repainted)
2 New Web Cameras Added - Tacna, AZ / Wilmot Tucson, AZ by RailfanAZ.com
Removed - BNSF 1618 - ATSF Bluebonnet - Repainted
Removed - AMTK662 - Phase III - Train Sim World 2
Removed - UP 6367 - SP Paint - Repainted
Added Web Cam - East Dubuque, IL (Steel Highway Railcams)
Removed - BNSF 182 - ATSF Bluebonnet - Repainted
Added - Mount Pleasant, IA - Web Cam by Steel-Highway.com
Added New Web Cam - Waycross, GA - VirtualRailfan.com
Changes Mobile App v3.15
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Please note that this release should be available within the app stores within next few days.
Brian =)
Added 2 new web camera - Carroll, IA & West Liberty, IA - Steel Highway Railcams
This news is already a week old but CMQ9022 (SD40-2F) has been repainted into CP paint and renumbered to CP9022.
I debated if we should take these unique locomotives off once repainted and decided that we'll create a separate special category for just the CP SD40-2F units.
Brian =)
Removed - BNSF 1765 - ATSF Bluebonnet - Repainted
Changed the direction mode for the Monon sub division from East/West to North/South. CSX changed the directions between the 2005 and 2008 timetables. Many thanks to Christopher R. for reaching out to help identify the problem.
Added - Winslow, AZ Web Cam - Owner https://railfanAZ.com
Added - NS5199 - NS High Hood
Added - WE7001,7009,7012 and 7014 - Operation Lifesaver
All UP sub divisions have been loaded along with mile post data. This can be found within the mobile app > "More" > "Sub Divisions"
Removed - BNSF 1798 - BN Paint - Repainted
Removed - BNSF 1647 - ATSF Bluebonnet - Repainted
Removed - BNSF 1607 - ATSF Bluebonnet - Repainted
WE5391 (Rio Grande) has been renumbered to WE5412
Removed - CMQ9010 - Central, Maine & Quebec - Repainted
Removed - UP 6290 - SP Paint - Repainted
KCS Business Units are unlocked for reporting.
Removed - BNSF 1760 - ATSF Bluebonnet - Repainted
Removed - KCS 2846 - KCS Grey - Repainted
Removed - BNSF 1622 - ATSF Bluebonnet - Repainted
The legacy Heritage Units app (v2.2) is no-longer supported for submitting reports as of 3/11/2022. Please note that we'll be removing this legacy version from the app store with our next release. Please upgrade to the version 3.0 which has been available for over 6 months now.
If you're one of the rare folks running this version and you're asking why? As of 3/11/2022 - 99.9997% of the heritage units community are running version 3.0+ and we need everyone upgraded the latest version so we can implement new functionality.
Brian =)
HeritageUnits - Founder / Developer
We've added back the ex-NS8520 (DC to AC - Red unit) under it's new ownership of Knoxville Locomotive Works.
The unit's reporting marks are now KLWX 8520 and is supposedly on lease to CN. A video of the unit was captured at the link below on CN L556.
Added UP Kansas Area
Added UP Dallas/Ft. Worth Area
These can be found within the mobile app > "More" > "Sub Divisions"
We've added the remaining NS High Hoods that are currently active on the roster and not within storage.
Removed - EMDX 1602 & 1610- EMD Demonstrator
Removed (Repainted) - BNSF 1645 - ATSF Bluebonnet
Added UP Divisions (Areas) - Los Angeles and Sunset. These can be found within the mobile app > "More" > "Sub Divisions"
Removed - BNSF 679 - ATSF Warbonnet - Scrapped
Added UP Divisions (Areas) - Salt Lake, Roseville , North Platte and Council Bluffs. These can be found within the mobile app > "More" > "Sub Divisions"
Removed - SOO 4411, 4416, 4438, 4598 & DME 4002, 4004, 4006. Currently being auctioned off.
Added - CP1001 - Hydrogen (Green/Blue/Gray)
Added - CN3913 thru 3987 - Ex-Citirail ES44AC
Removed - BNSF 1997 - BN Paint - Repainted
Changes 3.12
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(iOS) - Fixed an issue where notifications slowly stopped working as Apple updated to iOS 15.1/15.2 over the past few weeks. Please note that iOS Version 13+ is required for notifications to work.
(iOS) - Added message to indicate if background fetch is disabled which is required for notifications to operate.
Removed - BNSF 1611 - ATSF Bluebonnet - Repainted
Changes 3.11
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(Android/iOS) - Fixed an issue where notifications may not have been working
Removed - UP 2010 - Boy Scouts - Repainted
The team at HeritageUnits.com wishes everyone Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, & Happy New Year...
Removed - BNSF 1629 - ATSF Bluebonnet - Repainted
Added Oregon, IL Web Cam - RailStream.net
Added Victoria, TX Web Cam (Jack's Carson's Railroad Videos) to the database
Changes 3.10
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(Android/iOS) - Added the ability to turn on 24 hour time formatting (More > Settings > Time Format)
NS 8099 (Southern) Derailed last night on NS 20W. Reporting of the locomotive is suspended until repair work is completed.
Added - AMTK662 - Phase III - Train Sim World 2 - Video can be see at this link
Added North Tazewell, VA web cam operated by Tazewell County Historical Society
Added Westfield, MA - Web Cam by Boston & Maine Live
If you're on the old legacy app (v2.5/2.6) then you'll start receiving a message to upgrade to the new app when attempting to submit a new report. This is because the old app is officially deprecated and can no longer meet the new requirements of the system. Upgrading is easy, just pop into the Google Play or Apple App store, find the Heritage Units app and click update.
Please note that 95% of devices are already running the latest version 3.x version.
Note if you're one of the handful of users running an Android OS version < 7.0 then you're in a pickle as I can't provide support for these devices due to the age of the Android operating system. Technically you're still using the HU app v2.2 which is crazy old.... I highly recommend looking into purchasing a new phone (don't do it for HU app... do it for your own security as your android OS isn't updating with security patches like the new Android OS).
Brian =)
(iOS/Android) - 3.6 Released
Changes
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(iOS/Android) - Added ability to upload photos
(iOS/Android) - Pull down refresh on home page
(iOS/Android) - Sub Division Railroad list now sorts correctly
(iOS) - Fixed a zoom issue on sub division maps when screen initially loaded
(iOS) - Fixed issue with personalized ads initialization
(Android) - Fixed Google Play Subscriptions where after the first renewal it could appear expired.
Please note that their may be a delay with iOS app store release as Apple is backlogged with app reviews during the holiday week.
Brian =)
Pere Marquette 1225 will be running between November 20th to December 19th. Details can be found at https://www.michigansteamtrain.com/tickets-reservations
Added Lexington, KY Web Camera (hosted by Berkshire Trains)
Added 2 web cameras
The majority of the BNSF sub divisions have been loaded into the system. This is mainly the milepost data with many more enhancements to come.
Note that sub division data can only be viewed via the mobile apps.
Brian =)
Added 5 web cameras within Iowa hosted by Steel-Highway.com
(iOS 3.4) & (Android 3.5) Released
Next release will be 3.6 (iOS/Android)
Brian =)
(iOS/Android) - 3.3 Released
If you wish to have the latest reports display on your home page. Go to "More" > "Settings" and enable latest reports within the settings (near bottom)
Brian =)
Added/renumbered CSXT3 in B&O Heritage.
(iOS/Android) - 3.2 Released
If you wish to have the latest reports display on your home page. Go to "More" > "Settings" and enable latest reports within the settings (near bottom)
Brian =)
Added Web Cam - Fort Lauderdale, FL along FEC (Owned by Marine Industries Association of South Florida)
Complete rewrite of the Heritage Units iOS app is finally released and will be rolled out over the next week. Apologies for the delay but the new iOS 15 operating system roll out required a few code changes. All functionality that was in the Android app will be available within the iOS app (including notifications).
Please note that notifications work on the iOS background fetch event controlled by the operating system. Unlikely Android where the application is allowed to check the server every "x" minutes (consistent behavior). iOS operating system determines when notifications will be checked and is usually tied to user behavior and app usage.
Update 10/28/2021 - A few small bugs have already been found with the new app (3.0.70). Related to erratic scrolling on the current reports, near by pages and where it appears the settings page is not recalling the last setting values. All these items have been fixed and are getting queued up in the Apple Store. When released the version # will be 3.1.71 or higher
Brian =)
Amtrak 406 is back in service and reporting is enabled
Removed - BNSF 1770 - ATSF Bluebonnet - Repainted
Added - AMTK197 - Big Game Train. Please note this locomotive was in an accident yesterday. The dramatic video can be seen at this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03NkGLVbQLA
Added 2 new web cameras to the database
Removed - FEC 104-107 - Florida East Coast Paint
Added Tehachapi Live Train Cams to the web camera database.
Updated a handful of VRF YouTube links
Amtrak 160 is out of the paint shop. Link to Amtrak's twitter announcement.
Added new Springfield, MA web cam
Added new Muscatine, IA web cam
NS 1074 is now reportable again as it's been spotted outside of Altoona, PA
Release of Android 3.0.61 - Released 9/12/2021
I'm also actively working on the iOS version which is currently in testing and still on schedule for end of September pending no surprises arise.
Brian =)
Android Version 3.0.56 - Released 8/31/2021
NKP 765 is now reportable again
Android Release 3.0.54
If you updated to the new HU android app (Android 8.1 or older) and received an object reference error or the application is failing to load. I've developed fix for this issue (3.0.53) and will be publishing it to the store later today.
Brian =)
HeritageUnits.com - Founder / Developer
I've released the Heritage Units Android App (3.0) to the play store.
Brian
HeritageUnits.com - Founder / Developer
New Web Cam - Washington, IA
Added new web cam for Cinncinati, OH. Note that camera does change directions but when faced east it will see the trains entering/leaving Cincinnati.
New mobile apps are on the way...
These are 100% complete rewrites of the current version and address many issues the plagued the old one. Below are a couple notes about the releases and their planned release dates.
Rollout
Not included (but coming very soon...)
Brian =)
HeritageUnits.com - Founder / Developer
Updated the North East, PA web cam URL and set the owner to Lake Shore Railway Museum
Removed (repainted) - BNSF 1608 - ATSF Bluebonnet
Added BNSF1594 (BN Paint)
Added Palmer, MA Web Cam by Boston and Maine Live
Added AMTK108 (Phase VI)
Added AMTK160 (Dash 8 Phase III)
Reactivated BNSF 9407
Added - BBLE862 (DMIR Paint)
Added VirtualRailfan.com Web Camera - Spartanburg, SC
Added Railstream.net Web Camera - Atlanta, GA
Added - AMTK301 - Day 1 - 50th Anniversary