CSX N319-15 was a loaded coal train that departed from Evansville, IN on January 15th, 2022. It's destination was Cross, SC. On the 18th, he reached Hull, GA where he took the side track and stopped. Upon starting again, the mid-train DPU, a Tier 4 ET44AH engine, malfunctioned. The train stalled and the two lead units of AC4400CW type were insufficient to provide enough traction to get the train rolling again. Over night, three helper engines - two more AC44s and an ES44AH - were brought to Hull. They had been on the grain G303-15 train to the nearby feed mill in Comer, GA.
The new crew that arrived the next day decided to use the ES44AH as a rear DPU. This required multiple engine moves, and hence a rather elaborate operation ensued. The continuous and professional work done by the crew to get the train moving in Hull and to return the helpers to Comer consumed almost 5 hours. Enjoy this video, which shows a typical railroad operation in great detail and with stunning footage, in 4k quality!