Curve 14 Was a Horrible Mess - Full of Mud

Curve 14 Was a Horrible Mess - Full of Mud - Today We Fix It

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Жыл бұрын

What was once the worst section of track is now one of the best! In today's
presentation we gonna show you some more of the work we did to make this
section beautiful again.
In the video we will be regulating and dumping ballast along with
cribbing and tamping. Plus you'll get to see the loaded coal
train pass over the finished track. A lot of work, but it got done
despite all the adversity we had to deal with.
I love to take a really bad section of track and make it into a really
good section. Please watch the first video in this mini series where
we show you us starting the work along with a short discussion
on all the problems we had to deal with to get this track done.
A clean track is a healthy track.
This is the second video in a 4 part mini series.
First Video: The Worst Section of Track We Have:
• The Worst Section of T...
Third Video: Digging Mud Out of the Track and Appreciation for Railroaders:
• Digging Mud Out of the...
Fourth Video: Cleaning Up Track Right of Way Curve 14
• Cleaning Up the Track ...
Made August 2022
Disclaimer: I am an employee of Iron Synergy at Cumberland
Mine. My job is railroad track maintenance. I am very fortunate to
have this job and everyone at the mine is very fortunate to have
Iron Synergy as it's current owner. Our past owners had every
intention of shutting this mine down, but Iron Synergy took
over and have kept this mine alive.
Please understand: I am NOT in any way an official or unofficial
spokes person for Iron Synergy or Cumberland Mine. Any viewpoints,
opinions or anything that I show in the videos, or write in the video
descriptions or any answer to any comment, should NEVER be
misconstrued or interpreted as being in any way shape or form,
any kind of official or unofficial statement from Iron Synergy,
Cumberland Mine, any of the mine's management, any of the
contractors that may be shown in any video, nor of any of
my fellow co-wokers.
Any viewpoints or opinions I may make in the videos, in the descriptions,
or in any answer to a comment is strictly that of my own and NOT an
official or unofficial statement or viewpoint that Iron Synergy or
any one at Iron Synergy or Cumberland Mine necessarily has or makes.
Again, we are very fortunate to have Iron Synergy as our current owners.
Please, when making a comment be respectful of Iron Synergy, Cumberland
Mine, my fellow coworkers and also any contractors that may be
shown. Thank You, Dave
#BadTrack

Пікірлер: 330

@strannostrannovasrr Жыл бұрын

The rail company is very blessed to have such a committed man as you.

@learninglearning6366 Жыл бұрын

Muslims actually invented railroads

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Thank you stranno. Really appreciate your checking out the video today and for your very nice comment my friend.

@paulbush7095 Жыл бұрын

I like the way you refer to the track as “your track” Dave. It’s refreshing to see someone take ownership of their work and hold themself accountable like you do. Maybe it’s just me getting old but I don’t see the same work ethic displayed by some of the younger generation who will eventually succeed us. I hope the younger people who work with you develop the same enthusiasm and pride in their work as you have. And thank you for another entertaining and informative video!

@gogetthegoose1 Жыл бұрын

I agree.

@mikefochtman7164 Жыл бұрын

That's a great point. 'Pride of ownership' and taking 'ownership/responsibility' is important. In my field, when a user criticized 'my software', I sometimes would take it a little too personal (how DARE you complain about my work lol). But after I calmed down and looked at their comments critically, I would see their point and work (often long hours) to improve things. I imagine Dave sometimes feels a little insulted if a train crew comes to him and complains about some section of track as well. After all, we try to do the best we can. But Dave knows his business and goes out and (within limits of money / time) takes care of the problems.

@Grandpa82547 Жыл бұрын

A good boss doesn't have to tell his people what to do every day. He instills pride of ownership, and lets them do what they need to do to to achieve excellence.

@paulbush7095 Жыл бұрын

@@mikefochtman7164 imagine if just a quarter of our workforce (U.S.) had Dave’s work ethic? Our productivity would go through the Roof!

@paulbush7095 Жыл бұрын

@@Grandpa82547 lead by example and delegate. Good bosses don’t micromanage

@CSXtrackworker Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, that's the problem I have with some of our backhoe operators with cribbing track. They get violent and rammy when cribbing and start moving the track all over the place which means I have to yell and scream to make them listen. They will comply for about 15 minutes and it starts all over again. Never ending frustration with some of these guys...

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Yes sir, you can pull a line spot in a track pretty quick when a lot of cribs opened up. Ripping and tearing can be hard on ties also when a guy gouges them. Thanks so much my friend for visiting and watching today.

@CSXtrackworker Жыл бұрын

@@ccrx6700 Yep. Have had to go and add extra spikes and plug spike holes after rail has been lifted up out of the older ties. It irritates me to no end.

@missyd0g2 Жыл бұрын

Dave, all that coal you are digging out reminds me of my grandmother old coal burning furnace. This must have been around 1967ish. Grandma furnace was hand coal fed from the coal bin with outside chute. She lived in Dearborn Michigan near the factories. One cold January day my dad and I went to to visit an grandma furnace needed coal. My dad showed me how to lay the coal evenly over inside firebox. Being 13 years old I dream of becoming an train engineer. Well sir, I started stoking my imaginary train boiler. This old octopus gravity air heating furnace was pumping out the heat to the second floor. My dad ran down stairs where I had my shirt off shoveling coal. The house was over 90 degrees in January with the windows open. Unfortunately there was so much coal dust on me I had to shower. My dad paid the coal man to an early delivery. About two or three years later the family split the cost for a new gas furnace. With my lawn cutting business being part of a part polish family. I gave my dad $200 for a gas furnace. My family and grandma gave me her coal shovel.

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Pretty neat story missydOg. I can just see you doing that shovel on a little more coal (as Hank Snow once sang). Really appreciate your sharing with us and for watching the video my friend.

@garykuipers2696 Жыл бұрын

First class job as always. Nice to have a competent partner helping. Great job, men.

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Gary for the very kind words. Glen has been here before working with me but it's been almost a year since last time. He is a fine young man who has a great work ethic and takes pride in his work. Wish he could help me out more. Always great to have you pay me a visit my good friend.

@raymondsprengelmeyer1278 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful job Dave! I love to see a man take pride in his work, a job well done just makes you feel great!

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Raymond for the very nice words. It is satisfying to take a really bad section of track and turn it into a showcase. Really appreciate your watching the show today my friend.

@trenamerritt5344 Жыл бұрын

Glad you had a good helper that respected the track! Wow it's looking really good!! Nice job!

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Trena. Really appreciate your checking out the video today and for your very nice comment my friend.

@cedarcam Жыл бұрын

Neat looking job there Good to see they sent you a good guy to work with cribbing out. I could see he was being careful and taking his time, so saving time in the long run. Nice to see the train passing by smoothly afterwards

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much cedarcam for the very nice comment. Glen has helped me in the past crib, but it's been a long time since he was here. Like over a year ago. Wish he could work with me every weekend! He is a fine young man who also takes pride in his work and has a great work ethic. Always great when you visit with me my friend.

@StormySkyRailProductions Жыл бұрын

Awesome video to watch once again Dave and it looks great on the finished product.. Thanks again for bringing the railroadin to all of us. Have a great rest of your evening.

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Steve for the very nice comment. Right of way is now all cleaned up and is track I can be proud of instead of being ashamed of. Will be far easier to keep this section maintained now than before. Always great to hear from a professional railroader like yourself.

@StormySkyRailProductions Жыл бұрын

@@ccrx6700 Your very welcome and it always feels good to have good looking track.

@andrewlaverghetta715 Жыл бұрын

Also, this is all great, I really love seeing this. My grandpa worked for track maintenance for NYC and then Penn Central. It was obviously a lot different, but to some extent, this makes me feel like I knew a little more about what he did, especially since I never was able to meet him.

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Awesome Andrew. Wow would I ever have loved to been able to talk with your grandpa! I would have been like a sponge soaking in all his stories of the great NYC. No doubt he was very sad at what happened later with PC. Glad the video helped you some to relate.

@morse2795 Жыл бұрын

That really looks awesome Dave. That sure made a big difference in what you have done. I sure love watching and learning railroad maintenance from you.

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much William for the very nice comment. We're really glad you are having a good time with us and we do appreciate all your great support of the channel my friend.

@rayshutsa6690 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful job Dave it is refreshing to see someone take pride in their work. The company is lucky to have you Dave. The channel and content are excellent. ❤🇨🇦

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so kindly Ray for your very nice words. So do appreciate all your great comments and fantastic support of the channel my friend.

@johndanaher6371 Жыл бұрын

That section looked really good after you were finished. Do the engineers ever give you an at-a-boy for the hard work you put in to maintain the rails?

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Thank you John, it's now a whole lot safer. Yes sir the operators do often express their gratitude, a few don't say much of anything, but neither do those ever complain either. I don't know if it's strange or not, but those who complain the most also are most grateful when spots they report get fixed. Very much appreciate your checking things out today my friend.

@Grandpa82547 Жыл бұрын

The guy with the excavator IS good. Very precise and meticulous.

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Yes he is Grandpa. wish he could be here helping me a lot more. Thanks so much my friend for visiting with us and checking out the video today.

@capttom7772 Жыл бұрын

DAVE !, When I see those "Hopper Cars" all running STRAIGHT" and "NOT DANCING" at the top ... ... THAT TRACK IS STRAIGHT ! NICE !🚂

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Captain Tom for the very kind words. Really appreciate your visiting with us today and checking things out my friend.

@alanswafford9964 Жыл бұрын

You are now in the “Big Time” with your professional introduction so having a makeup artist is a necessity ! 😂 I have really enjoyed, as well as learned a lot, from your recent videos including the 4 part series. Thank You very much my friend.

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

I was really hoping Alan that all you great viewers would pitch in and get me a nice looking female make up artist to ride track with me every day.... LOL But of course if I had one that wore a bikini every one of my videos would go over a million views! Food for thought .... Very pleased to hear my friend that you have having a good time with us despite my appearance. :-) We do appreciate all your great support.

@richardaustin2640 Жыл бұрын

Must be very satisfying to get on top of a big job like that Dave. Know the cooler months are on the way and those nasty mud spots are no more! 👍

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

It really is Richard. Fun to do a messed up section of track and make it into a showcase. Really appreciate your visiting with us today and watching my friend.

@TheJstewart2010 Жыл бұрын

What an improvement! The original condition reminded me of a film put out by Penn Central when they were trying to get a federal bailout in the early 70's (it's on KZfaq). In their case, it seemed like most of their track looked like your "before" and they didn't have you to make it a great-looking "after."

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

I saw that film Jon. PC had no money, it was sad. 70 mph track was often reduced to 10. What a stupid boondoggle of a merger from two excellent RR's. The whole eastern economy would have collapsed had not the government created Conrail. Really appreciate your compliment and for taking the time to watch today my friend.

@valeriebassett3107 Жыл бұрын

Looks like a different location. Great job by two hard workin men. That's a good thing to get that done before winter snow. 😁

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Yes it is Valerie, I'm very glad to get this done. The right of way is now all cleaned up and everything is like a whole new track as you will see in a soon future video. Thank you my friend for dropping by and watching tonight.

@vernemattson3300 Жыл бұрын

I always learn something in each of your videos Dave! The track looks great. That backhoe operator has some impressive skills. It must be quite satisfying to transform that track. I look forward to your next video!

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Verne for the very kind words. Really appreciate your visiting with us today and checking things out my friend.

@brucecastle9876 2 ай бұрын

Dave, I really appreciate your videos. Your a dedicated knowledgeable man. You take pride in your job and the work you do shows it. They are lucky to have you. Keep up the good work and keep the videos coming....

@ccrx6700 2 ай бұрын

Appreciate the nice comment Bruce and glad you are enjoying. Thanks so very much for taking time to watch the Curve 14 video. May you have a very good day my friend.

@johncloar1692 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave it really good to see these track maintenance video. There is a lot of work to keep a Railroad up to par.

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Your welcome John. Thank you so much for checking out the show today my friend. There's always a lot of work to do here, not enough hours in the day nor man power to get it all done, but that's railroading.

@davenitsch6094 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video Dave, Thanks again for hosting us (Steve, Bob and I) in June! I can relate to where this work was being done! (Dave).

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Dave for the very kind words. We really appreciate your checking out the show today my friend.

@Hyrev1 Жыл бұрын

Excellent work Dave. The track looks so good with the new ballast. And the train looked stable as could be rollin on by! There are some other short lines, that I've watched videos of, that could learn a lot by watching how well you maintain your rail. Thanks for a great video my friend!

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Jim for the very kind comment. I cannot speak for any other RR other than mine. I am fortunate that they let me do what I feel best on the track and also do try to provide me with needed funds, such as there is never a problem when I tell them to order me another 400 tons of ballast. In past month I've used up over 1200 tons of ballast and I never get questioned when I ask for more. Management tries to work with me as best they can, but also sometimes their hands are tied from higher up management who have no clue what goes on out on the RR. Long story so I won't say more. But all in all I usually get what I ask for. So with that said, one doesn't know what all funding is available to those RR you speak of as well as working relationships between management and employees. It really is pretty good here.

@Hyrev1 Жыл бұрын

@@ccrx6700 Well, all I'm going to say is, they're very lucky to have you Dave!

@brianhickey5949 Жыл бұрын

Great work on that section of track! It looks as though the work never quite ends, but - as you say - that's railroading! You and that fellow running the other machine made short work of that cribbing - that was impressive to say the least :)

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Brian for the very nice comment. it was great to get some help out here. They were supposed to be there the week before but somehow signals got crossed and they didn't show up, but that happens. Really appreciate your checking things out today my friend.

@bobparsons77 Жыл бұрын

Loco to fix, track to fix..never ending Dave.

@rearspeaker6364 Жыл бұрын

railcars to fix.....

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Yep it never ending Bob, but I love it. What else would I do? Really makes me feel good to take a perfectly messed up section of track and turn it into a show case. Was great to have you visit with me tonight my good friend. Hoping you and family are doing exceptional. I really miss chatting with you and Ray and the other guys.

@ronhelman3985 Жыл бұрын

Great video Dave, nice job guys!!! It looks great to see the mud gone and new ballist in place!!!!!

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Ron for the very kind words. Really appreciate your visiting with us today and checking things out my friend.

@scotts3938 Жыл бұрын

It's very interesting watching these railroad videos. You do awesome work! One thing that makes the videos fun is watching your skilled work.

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Really glad you had a good time watching the show today Scott. We do thank you so much for watching and for the very kind words my friend.

@rickcooper6817 Жыл бұрын

That sure looks better Dave. I know it gives more piece of mind heading in to that approach at the bridge. Great job!!

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Rick and it sure does. What was once the worst is now one of the best so that makes me feel good and also the operators are quite pleased. Really appreciate your visiting with us and checking out the show my friend.

@scottleidenberger4401 Жыл бұрын

That curve looks mighty fine now !

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

A considerable improvement from what it was for sure Scott. Thanks so much my friend for checking out the show today.

@GeorgeSTANFIELD-ju5gd Ай бұрын

You have me worried. The track is starting to look so good, I am afraid you will run out of jobs to do. Thanks Dave for keeping alive the good old USA pride in doing your job right. I think people lose pride in their work when they know that as soon as the COMPANY finds an off shore country to give our jobs to, we will be out of work. Your company knows a good man when they see one and they let you do the job. Even the kid welding rail seems to be learning pride to do his job right. It wouldn't surprise me to learn he is some kin to you. Keep on smiling.

@ccrx6700 Ай бұрын

Appreciate the very nice comment George. That was very kind of you to write in and say that. I just do my job. Thank you very much for taking the time to visit with us and may you have a very good day my friend.

@byronlippe Жыл бұрын

Hi Dave, happy to see a video upload on Friday Night - happy happy

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Very glad you're happy about the show Byron. This world needs more happy folks in it. Really appreciate your watching and writing in today my friend.

@joshuam.6404 Жыл бұрын

Ooooo I bet the engineers appreciate that work, makes the track much smoother and sturdy I’d assume 👍

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Yes they do Joshua. Everyone is much happier now. Really appreciate your nice comment and for taking the time to watch my friend.

@royfaircloth8592 Жыл бұрын

Always a joy to watch your videos!

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Very glad you are having a good time with us Roy. We do appreciate all your great support of the channel my friend.

@KWMeikle Жыл бұрын

Great job done, great video. Thanks

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Kevin for the very kind words. Really appreciate your visiting with us today and checking things out my friend.

@annettelaurence5716 Жыл бұрын

Hi Dave, your timing is perfect. 13:30 = 1 bacon sandwich and a cup of tea!!

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Whats for supper tomorrow and I will show a video of that exact length just for you Annette... :-) Thank you so much for watching the show today my friend.

@notch8971 Жыл бұрын

All of the ad's are terrific.

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much notch8 for stopping by and taking in the video today.

@Crazeejay Жыл бұрын

Great video Dave! Well done 👍

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Crazeejay for the very kind words. Really appreciate your visiting with us today and checking things out my friend.

@PlanetMojo Жыл бұрын

Great job Dave! I really liked the video of the locomotive coming in and spreading rock! I hope to see the video of the camshaft being replaced - the engines on those things are amazing! It's insane how muddy the track gets over time. Are there certain areas that get muddier than others, or is the entire line about the same? Another quick question: do you do the maintenance on all of those hydraulic lines on your tamper? That looks like a job in itself!

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much my friend, really glad you enjoyed. Not sure when the cam shaft video will be out. They did one on the SD 40-2 that I have footage of, was waiting for them to do it on #22 loco to add that in, no schedule on when they will be coming for that. You may not see it till sometime next year. The really bad spot you saw here actually happened over a short 3 week period. it was full of mud but not unlike the rest of the section here. Then we had a ton of rain for those 3 weeks and that little piece just went south quick. There is not set formula for how quickly a mud spot will turn really ugly. We've actually had some mud spots that dried up over time after tamping. Track is weird sometimes and keeps you on your toes. Go along for years with no problems and all of a sudden, wham track goes bad in a short time, you just never know, just keep putting out fires as they arise. Yes sir, I do 90% of the maintenance on the tamper. Fortunately I have had little problems with the hydraulic lines since we had this machine rebuilt in 2013. Knock on wood.

@christopherleenknecht920 Жыл бұрын

Another great video Dave 👍 👍🚂

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Christopher for the very nice comment. We do appreciate all your great support of the channel my friend.

@Eddy63 Жыл бұрын

Now that's railroading Dave ... Keep em coming ... Thx for all you do ...

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Eddy for the very kind words. Really appreciate your visiting with us today and checking things out my friend.

@dorothycole8611 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful job! Good video.

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the very kind words. Glad you enjoyed and we do appreciate your watching.

@lewistodd9242 Жыл бұрын

Great video Dave. I enjoyed watching it with my morning coffee. Have a great day my friend.

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Thank you TLewis. Really appreciate your checking out the video today and for your very nice comment my friend. Coffee is the railroader's go juice.

@lewistodd9242 Жыл бұрын

@@ccrx6700 Dave I keep forgetting to ask you to post a video of your pond so we can see how it turned out.

@russelltrupia4479 Жыл бұрын

WOW you really got a lot done. Awesome job the before and after are outstanding Dave👍👍

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Russell. Really appreciate your checking out the video today and for your very nice comment my friend.

@northernliving2387 Жыл бұрын

Awesome job Dave..

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Northern Living. Really appreciate all your positive comments and the great support you give the channel my friend.

@mustralineabsorbine5082 Жыл бұрын

Great job. Pride in workmanship is such an undervalued work ethic. Well done, sir. :)

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much mustraline for your very kind words. Do appreciate your checking things out today my friend.

@derrickanderson4932 Жыл бұрын

Great video Great Job Dave.

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Derrick. Really appreciate all your positive comments and the great support you give the channel my friend.

@barbararoberto1258 Жыл бұрын

Hi Mr Dave really enjoyed the video looks really nice with the white stone it was interesting how the rails are cleaned out and redone thumbs up everyone

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Barbara for the very nice comment. Very glad you enjoyed. We do appreciate your paying us a visit today and watching my friend.

@shirleyharrington-moore9657 Жыл бұрын

You do nice work, Dave!

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Shirley, I try. You always send in nice comments for which we are very appreciative.

@thomasgasaway5068 Жыл бұрын

Loved the video from in side the Tamper. It takes a lot of effort to do a good job. Be Safe!

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Very glad you like that Thomas. Not a scene very many people ever get to see. We really appreciate your visiting with us and taking in the show today my friend.

@osvaldorivera2269 Жыл бұрын

Great job 👍👍

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Osvaldo. Really appreciate your visiting with us and taking in the presentation today my friend.

@KabukeeJo Жыл бұрын

Life is good when you love what you do!

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Yes it is Kabuki Jo. I really like taking a messed up section of track and making it into a showcase. The central preoccupation of my life. Thanks so much my friend for stopping by and taking in the show tonight.

@ericcoffedgp40 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed seeing all the equipment in action! So much neat stuff to see!

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Eric very glad you had a good time. Really appreciate your visiting with us today and checking things out my friend.

@ericcoffedgp40 Жыл бұрын

@@ccrx6700 Sure thing Dave!

@apmazurka Жыл бұрын

Awesome Stuff my Friend = Thank YOU!

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Thank you theandymano. Really appreciate your checking out the video today and for your very nice comment my friend.

@bluefj-wc3vz Жыл бұрын

That’s what you need Dave, Cat with a cab. 😂😺

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

And the AC in his machine works but not in mine. He was a big help on that day, Glen is a good guy wish he could come out more often. Really appreciate your stopping by and checking things out today my friend.

@robertalcock1523 Жыл бұрын

Boy Dave you're a lot like me, I always left my patients and work areas in better condition than I found them them! That was always My work ethic!!

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

That's a good way to be Robert. You go to bed at night with a good feeling about yourself. And others speak highly of you when you practice that kind of ethic. Very much appreciate your checking things out today my friend.

@MarvUSA Жыл бұрын

Good Job considering all you had was the weekend, you got quite a bit done. thanks for sharing.

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Thanks MarvUSA. Really appreciate your taking the time to watch and write in my friend.

@briankemp5206 Жыл бұрын

The track is looking good Dave!

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Brian for the very kind words. Really appreciate your visiting with us today and checking things out my friend.

@margaretragle1337 Жыл бұрын

Tracks looking good.

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Margaret for the very kind words. Really appreciate your visiting with us today and checking things out my friend.

@Arkay315 Жыл бұрын

The track looks great, you do good work

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Thank you TArkay. Really appreciate your checking out the video today and for your very nice comment my friend.

@danielrongo2367 Жыл бұрын

Very nice job

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Daniel. Really appreciate all your positive comments and the great support you give the channel my friend.

@jeffpiatt3879 Жыл бұрын

That packing/settling machine is amazing!

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

That's my baby Jeff. I've ran that tamper for 18 years and I can make her talk! Got many more videos of tamper in action if you someday might care to watch on a playlist on the channel. Thanks so much tor stopping by tonight and taking in the show my friend. Here's the playlist link: kzfaq.info/sun/PLTyDYTDnT0248s5BsB1abGpTrwNTDQFmR

@azimuth4850 Жыл бұрын

Wow, nice work. Fresh rock looks so good.

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Azi muth. We do appreciate your giving us a look at today. New ballast does look really good after seeing all that messed up ballast.

@azimuth4850 Жыл бұрын

@@ccrx6700 Np man. Appreciate you too.

@briandonovan9560 Жыл бұрын

Cool video Dave. That locomotive making the spitting noise brings me back to the days of watching Alco C424s on the old Green Bay and Western. They used to make that sound. Track is looking good, enjoyed seeing that.

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Brian. Really appreciate your checking out the video today and for your very nice comment my friend. GB&W that's a new one on me will have to do some research.

@billreal76 Жыл бұрын

Another GREAT day on the rails! You railroad boys sure get to play with some BIG tools!

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

it was a beautiful day on the RR tracks Bill! Thanks so much my friend for visiting with me today and checking out the video.

@emknapp6713 Жыл бұрын

Looks good Dave!

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Ezekiel. Guess you could say you got a "first hand" look at it too. Was great to have you visit with me in person and on YT my good friend. PS: since YT is not always kind to me, please let me know when you post your Pole Cat video.

@emknapp6713 Жыл бұрын

@@ccrx6700 I sure will. I was gonna post it here tonight but got side tracked.

@beverlymichael5830 Жыл бұрын

You accomplished a lot. And really helps when you love your job. Thanks for taking me along as I sit in my comfy chair. But would love to ride along. How cool would That be. Thanks for the video.

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

We would love to have you ride along Beverly. Yes it certainly does help when you enjoy what your doing. I like to take a really messed up section of track and make it into a showcase. Really appreciate your nice comment and for coming to visit with me tonight my friend.

@markslioneltrains Жыл бұрын

Really Enjoyed your video looks great.! 👍😊

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Very pleased to hear that Mark. We really appreciate your taking the time to watch them my friend. Thanks so much for stopping by tonight.

@davewallace8219 Жыл бұрын

yes!! it looks good...

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Dave, lot of work but it was a mess to start with.

@davewallace8219 Жыл бұрын

@@ccrx6700 was this a wet spot?

@royb7481 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Dave and it looks really good I wouldn't be scared to ride that train all day there... lol

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Amtrak only wishes they had me to work some of their track Roy.... LOL Very much appreciate your checking out the presentation today my good man.

@robertpimpo4698 Жыл бұрын

Very nice cribbing job guys

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Robert for the kind words.

@glennl4511 Жыл бұрын

Hello lucky me I’m excited to watch your show having pizza having a beer awesome you’re awesome👍🏻

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Like Rod Stewart sang, some guys have all the luck! And, guess what we had for supper too? Pizza and a beer, great minds do think alike Glenn! Really glad you visited with us my friend.

@Boilermaker-Rick Жыл бұрын

Nice video Dave!

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Rick, Nice to have you join in with us and check out the show today my friend.

@trailwayt9H337 Жыл бұрын

👍Sir. Your video is very perfect by seeing from everywhere of the view of your greate job.. I am your friend from India ❤️

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Thank you T RAILWAY for the very kind words. We do so appreciate your taking the time to watch and write in my friend.

@tzadik36 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. There should be a way to keep coal from falling on the tracks - may be a coal tray under each car.

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Robin very glad you enjoyed. We really appreciate your checking things out today and writing in my friend.

@garymessina1609 Жыл бұрын

Looking good but there's a long way to go and it's never ending because of the grade on either side of the rail but great job great video thanks thanks Dave

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary, hope you will watch the 4th video in this mini series where we clean up the right of way. it's all beautiful now. In that video I also tell you about the rosy future of this mine. Coal is king here and gonna stay that way. Really appreciate your checking out the show today my friend.

@TriGogglin Жыл бұрын

Great video Dave loved the side shot action of the ballast car. Glad you had help cribbing. Looked really good, How do you crib or tamp around the flange greaser..

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Pappy for the very nice comment. We really appreciate all your great comments and excellent support of the channel my good friend. The greaser has been taken out, moved off to the side and will get put back in service after it's been cribbed and tamped up to my satisfaction. Was actually cribbing that section today, took the greaser out yesterday.

@2xrpm Жыл бұрын

I bet they could feel the difference. Sure looked nice.

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

It certainly is a big improvement. I will take you on a locomotive ride thru this section in the video after the next one on cleaning up the right of way. Thanks so much for the kind words and for watching today my friend.

@michaelpass2176 Жыл бұрын

Now the park looks nice, plant some flowers fake is ok they last longer any way.

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

All part of our track beautification program.... LOL Got to keep the train operators happy. A happy employee is a productive employee and an employee that works safer.

@cliffcorbitt9494 Жыл бұрын

allrity finally everythings level. and no longer spongy. goodjob/!

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by Cliff and taking in the presentation today my good man.

@johnathanlewis2049 Жыл бұрын

Hi Dave! Great video and a very happy Saturday to you my friend. I love your attention to detail in your work Very good quality. Do the mine and railroad run 24 hours a day?

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Johnathan for your very kind words. We do appreciate your checking things out my friend. Yes sir round the clock and the only days the mine doesn't run is Thanksgiving and Christmas.

@CraftAero Жыл бұрын

This By drops a whole lotta hours into a few minutes here. We know that was a full days work, shrunk down for our pleasure.

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Yes there is a considerable amount of time that was edited down. Whole project was over months and had over 30 individual videos to put together and cut stuff out. I could have showed you hours of our work here. Thanks so much for taking the time to watch and write in my friend.

@CraftAero Жыл бұрын

@@ccrx6700 "ccrx 6700 That's Video Editing!"

@stephenroberts4895 Жыл бұрын

You remind me of how the ATSF MOW'ers used to keep the El Paso Subdivision in similar conditon to what you keep this line up to. 😁😁😁😁😁😁

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Stephen for the very kind words. That certainly is quite a compliment to be spoken of in the same light as ATSF. Really appreciate your checking out the show today and writing in my friend.

@stephenroberts4895 Жыл бұрын

@@ccrx6700 My pleasure sir.

@geraldblackburn4883 Жыл бұрын

9:18 looking good now !

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Yes it is Gerald, a big difference. Am really pleased at how well it turned out from the absolute mess it was. Thanks so much my friend for your visit with me tonight.

@jonnycando Жыл бұрын

I know too well how muddy spots ride, and it’s always like hooray! When it gets fixed and smooth…on my road we got an undercutter with a busted cutter chain….needless to say new ones are on mars and will takes ages to get here!

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

I can really relate to that John. The operators are all very pleased, they feel a lot safer. Under cutters are amazing machines, but they are very high maintenance. Those chains take a real beating and are often breaking or wearing out. Really appreciate your visiting with us today and checking out the show my friend.

@franklinwerren7684 Жыл бұрын

Slow and sure gets the job done RIGHT!!! What’s all the off track construction on curve 15 ? I see several cranes and a large building up on the hill…..

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Small progress is better than no progress, but small adds up your right Franklin. That wall is for a natural gas well site. It is there to keep noise from going down in the valley. There is a dairy farm right below it and cows lose milk production when there's lots of loud noise. So it was very nice of the gas company 'to pay the expense to build that wall. There are thousands of gas wells in this county but only a few have walls, others are around residential areas.

@rebelrailroader Жыл бұрын

Great video. Track looks much better. I bet you wish you could get an undercutting machine in there. You could do the entire line in probably a month, or less.

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Zach for the very nice words. Be sure to watch the next video out on digging out mud and appreciation for railroaders, I mentioned you in that one as a tribute to you for all the hard work you've done on the railroad over the years.

@rebelrailroader Жыл бұрын

@@ccrx6700 thank you very much. You didnt have to do that. I think.of you as a fellow railroader.

@wilburroth5150 Жыл бұрын

Lookin good Dave! What is that large structure on the hill with 3 cranes?

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Wilbur, appreciate your watching the video today. That is a natural gas well site and the wall is to prevent noise from coming down in the valley because there is a dairy farm right below that and milking cows lose production from lots of noise.

@paddyblaney6792 Жыл бұрын

Hi Dave I really enjoy your channel. How is the line signalled and how do you ensure there no conflicting movements. Is there a token system? Great work for a great company,

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you are enjoying Paddy Blaney. We have no signals here. 1 track main and only 1 train running. We have a set of safety rules to follow. Train is not allowed to leave either portal unless and until they get a clear signal via radio transmission or cell phone call from the track crew. Also track crew must alert the train that we are on track. Train also calls out locations during their trip at 3 different places. Contractors on track are required to have a track crew member with them, not required if they are working 15 feet off the side of the track.

@andrewlaverghetta715 Жыл бұрын

I love the clicking/spitting sound the locomotive makes. Reddit says it's the spitter value or condenser blowing out moisture? Is that correct?

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

it is a spitter valve Andrew. They are plumbed into both air reservoirs (one on each side of the loco). They are supposed to help eliminate moisture from the compressed air however in reality they don't work very well doing that. Sounds like a hit and miss engine on steroids and really detracts from the delightful sound of the EMD engine. But that's just my opinion. Thanks for watching the video today my good man.

@MusicByWinston Жыл бұрын

I am amazed at how much effort it takes to keep those rails in good condition! A quick question... roughly how long does it take for, example this curve, to go from freshly repaired and "the best stretch of track" to the condition you detailed in this miniseries? I'm sure there are areas that go bad much quicker than others. Any rough estimate? Keep up the great work!

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

We have our own unique set of challenges here. All jointed track with an insane number of high degree curves along with leaky hopper car doors and only 2 guys to maintain track trying to work around trains. So yes we have a lot of maintenance to do trying to keep track up. How long this curve will hold track surface well, depends a good bit on how much coal it accumulates and how fast that happens. One car that opens it's doors coming down track and it will fill this curve up with coal, then that soaks down into the ballast and starts plugging drainage up quickly, then the mud starts to come up. If coal never got into the track, then track surface and ballast conditions here would last for many decades or longer. No set formula on how long a track section takes before it needs rehabilitation. Thanks so much for watching and writing in today my good man.

@TacoAndy99 Жыл бұрын

That’s a lot of work!! Is that section of track still open while you’re working or were you able to red flag it off for hours of uninterrupted work? (Sorry for all the questions. I work in light rail, so it’s just super interesting to compare all the differences between heavy rail and light rail maintenance.)

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

The train was not running that day after it's first trip thru, so we had all day track with no interruptions. Usually when a train is running and I work behind it, I will call the train and inform him of a red track behind. He is not allowed to leave either portal unless and until I again give him a green indication. Also he is required to radio call me with a 10 cars to load call so I can have time to get off track so he can go thru. Always glad to share what we do here with another railroader Andy

@I_SuperHiro_I Жыл бұрын

Newly cribbed and tamped track with fresh rock is a pretty thing.

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Yes sir Super Hiro it certainly is, specially compared to how ugly this once was. Really appreciate your visiting with us and checking out the show my friend.

@michaelpass2176 Жыл бұрын

Good day Dave almost time for bed for me. In about 90 minutes.

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Have a good rest Michael.

@kennethmcclure29 Жыл бұрын

Is there any way to install grey tile along side or under track for better drainage? Thanx Ken from gpt ms

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

We have never done that here Kenneth, it could be possible but with a lot of work. I do shape the sides so the water will run way off as you will see in the 4th video that is coming out in this mini series. Thanks so much my friend for visiting with me and taking in the show today.

@rachelcarre9468 Жыл бұрын

Hi Dave, is it a continuous battle with nature or if you get the drainage correct and geometry perfect will it stay in good condition for a long time?

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Yes it is Rachel plus all the worn out hopper cars we have with leaky doors contributing to the plugged up ballast. Track will stay good until a car door opens up accidently and spills a bunch more coal on my beautiful track. That actually happened last year after I cribbed out the west end of this curve, made me cry. Thanks for paying me a visit today and watching my friend.

@Nunya_Bidnez Жыл бұрын

I can just imagine what it was like back before machines like this.

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Lot of guys who didn't have any fat on them and were younger with picks and shovels and sifters. Those days are gone thankfully. We do love hydraulics now! Thanks so much my friend for stopping by and taking in the show today.

@wayneakins3644 Жыл бұрын

Time to go to work

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to tune in and watch the video today Wayne. Seems like it's always time to go to work on the RR.... :-)

@robertpimpo4698 Жыл бұрын

Guys does your tamper do switches also we did ours with hand tempers when our tamper broke

@ccrx6700 Жыл бұрын

Yes Robert it is a switch production tamper. We've used air operated jitterbugs before but that's for the young guys! Really appreciate your visiting us today and watching my friend.