TRRS 547: Railroad Rail Replacement
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3 жыл бұрынGRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN - 23 Jul 2020
Just like any other kind of infrastructure, railroad track is ultimately an expendable resource, requiring periodic reconstruction or rehabilitation to remain in top operational form.
While the large steel rails of today’s railroads are hardy and can last for decades, over time they are surface worn by passing trains, and are subjected to stress and strain which precipitates in the formation of metal fatigue and internal cracking. While rail grinding does extend the life of the rail, eventually it becomes more cost effective to swap it out for new steel.
Special thanks to this crew for graciously allowing me to film their work and be good sports about it. It isn’t always easy working in front of an unknown camera lens, but I think this process is so neat and worth sharing with others. I hope that after watching this video you have also come to appreciate the process and honest work these guys do to keep trains rolling.
CSX Curve Rail Gang at Seymour
Consist:
- CSX LRC 200803 Sperling Railway Services Large Rail Saw
- CSX SP 200703 Nordco Single-Side Spike Puller
- CSX SP 200714 Nordco Single-Side Spike Puller
- CSX EX 201005 RCE Equipment Solutions/John Deere 225D Railavator
- CSX SC 200803 Sperling Railway Services Rail Scrap Retriever
- CSX TPM 200702 Sperling Railway Services Tie Plugging Machine
- CSX CA 201902 Knox Kershaw KKA Kribber Adzer
- CSX EX 201106 RCE Equipment Solutions/John Deere 225D Railavator
- CSX PC 200713 Rail Saw Cart
- Progress Rail Chemetron CMW33 In-Track Rail Welding Truck
- CSX SD 20172L Nordco Production Spike Driver
- CSX RH 200401 Teleweld Rail Heater
- CSX RHC 201001 Teleweld Rail Heater Cart
- CSX AA 200602 Nordco Anchor Applicator
- CSX AA 200202 Nordco Anchor Applicator
- CSX SD 20171L Nordco Production Spike Driver
- CSX SD 20173L Nordco Production Spike Driver
- CSX RAC 201903 Nordco Rail Anchor Cart
Location/Time:
- CSX Grand Rapids Terminal Sub, Grand Rapids, MI, Kalamazoo Ave xing/Seymour, on 23Jul2020 from 09:16 to 13:58 EDT
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Videography Equipment:
- Primary: Sony FDR-AX53 4K Camcorder
- Aerial Platform: DJI Phantom 3 Advanced Drone
- Radio Scanner: Uniden Bearcat BC125AT
- Edited with: Cyberlink PowerDirector 16
Created by Alex Christmas. Copyright 2020, as the Thornapple River Rail Series, All Rights Reserved
@GFSwinger1693 3 жыл бұрын
13:30 Quarter of a million dollar track maintenance machine comes equipped with two $9.99 O'Cedar straw broom heads.
@joshw1687 3 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha 😂
@Sillyturner 3 жыл бұрын
Philip Ernst Why not use inexpensive off the the shelf products for expendable items.
@246spyder 3 жыл бұрын
I know of a place that still uses an overhead belt-driven single drive motor machine to make those "wisk" brooms, old electric motors as big as a small car engine.
@BrianYYH 3 жыл бұрын
Lol my thoughts exactly
@geraldcates7785 3 жыл бұрын
I noticed that, also! On the Maine Central Railroad (before Timothy Mellon and Guilford Transportation bought us out) we used to buy our brooms from a charitable place where the brooms were made by blind workers. Just giving a helping hand to those less fortunate than we were!
@richardscott6716 3 жыл бұрын
I’m an old man now. When I graduated from university my first job was to work for Frontier College. We were sent to remote work locations to teach labourers basic literacy skills; primarily reading and writing English.Of course there was no internet in those days. My posting was to a Steel Gang in Northern Alberta, working for the Northern Alberta Railroad. I worked during the day on the Steel Gang and in the evenings taught classes (mostly to immigrant workers). The most striking thing about this video is how mechanized the work is now. Virtually all the work was done manually ( I was a “Clawbar man”). It was the single most back breaking job I ever had. The living and working conditions were positively Dickensian. There were two showers for a gang of about 75 labourers, and we lived in converted box cars-8 men to a car. Truly the worst job I ever had. But these were some of the most memorable characters I’ve ever met.
@charlottecunningham2141 3 жыл бұрын
Hats off to you 🙂
@xcalibertrekker6693 3 жыл бұрын
So your degree was useless as most are.
@246spyder 3 жыл бұрын
@@xcalibertrekker6693 If he was good at it, the answer is no. You must understand your language to teach it. A quick perusal of the comments sections proves that many native English speakers still don't know how to use their own language whether speaking or writing it.
@iiigraghu 3 жыл бұрын
Great to see your great observation. Humble salutations Sir. From Coastal City Kakinada East Godavari District Andhra Pradesh India
@jonka1 3 жыл бұрын
@@246spyder Amen to that!
@billmoran3812 3 жыл бұрын
Maintenance of Way are the toughest jobs on the railroad. Even though mechanized now, it’s still hard, dirty sweaty backbreaking work. It takes fewer people than it used to, and more feet of rail can be replaced quickly, but the work is just as hard. As a railroader, I’ve always respected these guys.
@Harry-zz2oh 3 жыл бұрын
I've seen a lot of track which is no longer in use due to changes in our economy and the way merchandise is transported. Some of the old rail lines have been converted to pedestrian and bicycle paths. We don't have modern rail lines like in Europe or Asia since too many people don't want to spend the money to maintain the infrastructure and new RR track is expensive. High Speed Rail would be of an advantage for passengers but I'm not sure it would work so well for goods. Maybe in time.
@mrerok 3 жыл бұрын
Nyct still does all this by hand
@dleland71 Жыл бұрын
Thank you CSX for allowing us to look over your shoulder and learn how it's done. Bravo! This was a very informative video and I appreciate you for publishing it.
@richardpeters7136 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely one of the most outstanding informational and educational railroad videos that I have ever seen . Well done!!!
@ninehorsejohnson 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Thought the same thing.
@Midcon77 3 жыл бұрын
Right on - what a great video!
@YourLocalAnimations 3 жыл бұрын
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@Hunpecked 3 жыл бұрын
A real eye opener. I wish I'd paid more attention to the details when I walked the local rails as a kid.
@berlinwarner6295 3 жыл бұрын
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@Korey47 3 жыл бұрын
I love it when someone gets deep into the specific technicalities that nobody else would understand
@marilynbables8071 Жыл бұрын
BNSF❤️ Chicago, Quincy, Chicago Rock Island & Pacific, Burlington Northern and Missouri Pacific, 1895-1965, track repair laborers combined service both grandfather and father. Faithful and true service. Real men. Retired RR 👍❤️🙏Their work was prior to modern mechanization.
@sleepyjay2664 3 жыл бұрын
Very nice video! Like how the tires smoke @ 19:00 as they drive over the still hot weld.
@azjoe_6310 3 жыл бұрын
I would have never guessed that the rails could wiggle like a snake. That explains how they make curves on railroad tracks. Amazing.
@Ozgrade3 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! What an interesting video. Men like these (and others across the country in countless industries) are the ones who are making America great again.
@Peter-V_00 3 жыл бұрын
Just a few of those dedicated people shown here that make the world run every day, it's too bad the average person takes these "out of the limelight" people for granted, to all of the workers of the USA I send you a huge salute of gratitude, you are all the unsung heroes of our society.
@pacirr 3 жыл бұрын
Very well done, and it’s nice that the crew was gracious about being filmed. Excellent work.
@spankinlvl7556 3 жыл бұрын
We honestly thought he was FRA
@pacirr 3 жыл бұрын
I have known the FRA to pose as civilians before, so that wouldn’t surprise me !
@HighlanderNorth1 3 жыл бұрын
@@spankinlvl7556 Who are the "FRA"? Frycookers and Riveters Amalgamated?
@AbelG8781 3 жыл бұрын
@@HighlanderNorth1 Federal Rail Admin
@listohan Жыл бұрын
They are proud of their work. As they should be.
@b3j8 3 жыл бұрын
Always wondered what all the different machine's purposes were! Your video was both interesting and easy to understand. Thanks!
@dixondiaz8448 3 жыл бұрын
It’s amazing how flexible the iron rails are.
@marilynbables8071 Жыл бұрын
An absolutely precious documentary. Daddy's girl.🙏 Daddy drove spikes in with a sledgehammer!!!❤️
@BenWillKing 3 жыл бұрын
I don't know how on earth you gathered all this detailed information, but this was absolutely fascinating and informative. Job well done, excellent video!
@bobbender2922 3 жыл бұрын
I remember back in summer 1971 I filmed a Long Island Rail road Session Gang in action, I enjoy getting to know them and their machines, some would ham it up for me a "16 year old with 8mm movie camera", watching them was an education in Railroading, both in track work and dispatch, my Dad was an Engineer with the LIRR and have great respect for the "Track Crews", this video was well done just like the track work, hats off to you both!
@FreihEitner 2 жыл бұрын
From about 9:20 onward, it's amazing how flexible solid steel can be when you have the proper tools.
@christianc6421 2 жыл бұрын
may we never take for granted how much work goes into laying and maintaining just one mile of track
@davidchunko Жыл бұрын
Can you imagine how hard and back breaking work it was back in the old days and steam days before we had these machines that could move rail with ease
@PacoOtis 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! Very educational and professionally presented! Thanks for sharing!
@rileyeld 3 жыл бұрын
I love the way this guy writes and narrates. It’s like something out of the 1950’s haha
@user-ik2ky5ur1u 10 ай бұрын
As a high school kid back in 1963 and 1964,I became a dani dancer who worked on railroad putting in ribbon steel,back then we had a lot of spark mal action,I got very good in hammering the sparks down,outside spark called anchor.spike,we were working in MT and Wa state,but in 1964 Glacier Park got flooded out,so we spent a lot of time,putting in new track,pay was$2.89 per hour,great pay for a high school.kid,we had a sixty man crew,it was a great time be working!
@garygilchrist1840 2 ай бұрын
While I was on summer break from school in 1963 I was hired temporarily to replace railroad tracks and add a spur (side track to an industrial plant), and everything was done by hand ie pulling spikes, driving spikes and tamping under the ties. Boy, did it make me want to return to school versus doing that for the rest of my life.
@SvendleBerries 3 жыл бұрын
This feels like the short documentaries I used to love watching on public access tv. Its like something out of Mr. Rogers. Well done!
@TheGuccibane 3 жыл бұрын
I love how heavy machines make giant steel rails wiggle like noodles
@G-man45444 3 жыл бұрын
Answered every single question I ever had when I see these convoys of work equipment heading down the tracks.
@toms.3977 3 жыл бұрын
That spike driver alone saves a ton of hard work. No more swinging a sledge. Gotta love it!
@mrerok 3 жыл бұрын
I love spiking.its my workout lol
@LengendaryFox 3 жыл бұрын
Grand Rapids, MI. Yay someone here also likes trains!
@onemorething100 3 жыл бұрын
It's unbelievable they built railroads. It's even more unbelievable the tools they developed to repair said railroad.
@kathynorris2203 5 күн бұрын
I admire those guys, they work hard. Sturdy men. ❤😊
@JLNeis 2 жыл бұрын
I love trains but I never could have imagined all the work the employees have to do.....hard work, they are to be thanked for making everyone SAFE. THANK YOU RR WORKERS YOU ARE OUTSTANDING !!!
@landscapingspecialist 3 жыл бұрын
My neighbor works for CSX. He tried explaining some of the one off pieces of equipment to me. Seeing it in action definitely makes you u appreciate just how much goes into maintaining a safe rail system. Great content!!
@Big.Ron1 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing this behind the scenes activity that most of us would never see otherwise. Very cool.
@googoo-gjoob 3 жыл бұрын
serious business.... from a 7th generation RRer, i say 'Hats off to YOU, sir.' im a retired 38 year MOW employee and i give you a 98.5 on this video. very well done.
@Dougie1969 3 жыл бұрын
I'm third gen, currently 18 years MOW , CSX
@googoo-gjoob 3 жыл бұрын
@@Dougie1969 , cool! im 7th gen. didnt learn that till after i retired. i thought i was 4th. best wishes for the next 12. sock into your 401k. dont miss the benefits of an HSA either.
@Dougie1969 3 жыл бұрын
@@googoo-gjoob Yes sir Will do. Congratulations on your retirement
@arondixon6955 3 жыл бұрын
Here to see what track worker looks like, I just got an offer for system production track worker with CSX.
@Dougie1969 3 жыл бұрын
@@arondixon6955 "What track worker looks like"??? System track is hard work, but it pays pretty good. New hires start off at around 25 an hour depending what job you're hired as.
@tarstarkusz 3 жыл бұрын
It is truly amazing how flexible that steel is!
@OregonCrow 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, this was incredible! Thank you so much, BRAVO to these fine folks.
@shyryTsr2k 3 жыл бұрын
Honestly I was expecting this to just be taking a giant saw, cutting the rails in half and pulling up the anchors then boom. I didn't realize it took THIS much. It's so cool thanks so much for sharing!
@deltajohnny Жыл бұрын
Incredible the number of machines and people that are necessary to do this job!! 👏👏👏
@ojofelixnm3608 2 жыл бұрын
Those men, and millions like them who toil through the day and night, are what really make this country work. Went out the door at 5:20 every morning for years and know what it takes to keep the wheels from coming off and the whole shiteree from jumping the tracks. My hat is off to all those still going out the door every morning.
@v1rotait23 3 жыл бұрын
Hi from New Zealand, where we only have 3ft 6" track gauge. Thoroughly enjoyed watching this crew. Not used to seeing such large standard gauge rail, but then our tonnage and train lengths aren't as spectacular as US and Canadian trains!
@jerrysinclair3771 3 жыл бұрын
Very, very nice video. Most informative I have seen on this procedure!
@246spyder 3 жыл бұрын
Actually very well done. Some people think that simply having a camera is all there is to making something like this. He got it right.
@earlhollar1906 3 жыл бұрын
And accurate right down to the adzer.
@matpk 2 жыл бұрын
@@earlhollar1906 compare 1930s Nazi Germany Vs 2020s Communist Chinazi IN YOUR NEXT VIDEO Project before it's too late
@mohamedmohideen8475 Жыл бұрын
It's admirable how much engineering has advanced Lots of research has gone into metallurgy and thermal dynamics of metals. In Sri Lanka this job is still done manually. Well done CSX.
@sirdavidoftor3413 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! This brings back a lot of memories! I have never seen an all machine rail replacement crew in action. During the mid 80’s, from May to September ( to put myself through University)I would work Extra Gang , replacing rail in Northeast Ontario. The only machine we had was a speed swing. The gang was about 18 men, ( labourers)and be in the wilds of the Canadian Shield where there were a lot of curves. Most of the ties were concrete, so we used sledgehammers, to take out, and put in the pins. ( we called them pretzels). Everything was manual: Rail cutting, had to drill the holes, etc. Generally it was new rail on high side, bottom rail scraped, high side rail on bottom side. I think the term was transposing rail. Even did wooden ties a couple of times. We were isolated on sidings…. but I can tell you, my friends and I pulled out fish that were monsters in our off time. Some lakes were never touched by man ( till we cam along)! Some of the best summers of my life. Stay safe, stay sane, be well
@opheliavandergurgleduffen6426 3 жыл бұрын
Seeing this, especially the old rail being removed, helped me understand how shipped welded rail gets around curves when being brought to a site. The steel has to be flexible to withstand the forces brought upon it. Thanks for having this available to see!
@ebuff57 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing how much work is involved in keeping our railroad track system up to date.
@jimdodge5766 3 жыл бұрын
No fussing or cussing job well done by real professionals. Nice job guys.
@caseyjonessnr1200 4 ай бұрын
Absolutely fantastic footage. I worked in the UK as a track relayer for 6 years in the early 70’s. Most of the track relaying and rail replacement was carried out manually. Machines started to come into use from the mid 70’s.
@tombrandt4703 3 жыл бұрын
this is the first video that gave me information on how the cold to hot expansion of the rail was compensated. Thanks guys!
@earlhollar1906 3 жыл бұрын
I got a kick out of when he was talking about neutral temperature, that the rail had found , or was in it's happy place!
@bloqk16 3 жыл бұрын
This is a remarkable video! The few times I've conversed with rail crew maintenance workers in rural Nevada, they were a pleasant lot; where they even volunteered the info where I could find scrap rail pieces . . . or as those Union Pacific rail crew workers referred to it as _the bone yard._ But, I had to be mindful of the _railroad detectives._ I found that bone yard some miles away, where a large debris box contained all sorts of scrap metal from the repair work on the rails. I got several rail lengths ranging from four inch to 12 inches. I originally got them for a metal-work anvil for a friend of mine. But, I've found over the years those four-inch rail lengths can be used to assist in all sorts of efforts and projects, such as: To keep a heavily sprung door kept open as a door-stop. A wheel chock. A weight to anchor wood cutting when using a circular saw . . . where the top part of the rail piece can be gripped with one hand to apply pressure on the wood being cut; as well performing a stabilizing aspect, similar to a cane, for the standing person using the circular saw. Anchoring drop clothes outdoors in windy weather. An anchor weight when stretching out a length of material: Wire, rope, flexible irrigation lines, garden hoses, wire/metal cables . . . the list is endless. A jack-stand when a few inches are needed to keep an object temporarily elevated. The weight of multiple rail pieces can be used on a table to steady its legs when a stable work platform is needed. Can be used as a leverage wedge when prying up something from the ground with the use of a shovel or metal bar. The versatility of short rail lengths can be enhanced when it is tilted on its side or stood on its end. And, if you want to have a novelty paperweight item, slice off a thin strip of the rail piece with the use of an abrasive cut-off saw. It will take about 20 minutes and a replacement abrasive wheel or two to do it.
@poppilman448 2 жыл бұрын
That is a hard job! Thanks to all the good work of these people we can cruze the rails with comfort and ease!
@lidarman2 11 ай бұрын
The two straw brooms is hilarious.
@tomp8871 Жыл бұрын
Great video. I was a conductor and never got to see how they did it. Even on work trains years ago couldn't see anything. Thanks for the education.
@JimWhitaker 3 жыл бұрын
Looking at the way that team was working, no wonder that they were happy to see it documented. Thank you for a very interesting video.
@johnmaclellan2589 Жыл бұрын
Excellent instructional video on the mechanized process of replacing a section of worn rail wit an amazing flexible new rail which resembles a wet noodle more than what is commonly perceived a section of rail ought to look like. Thank you for such an amazing look into the world of railroad infrastructure maintenance.
@georgewashington938 2 жыл бұрын
seeing those guys riding around in those little rail machines makes me think of the Shriners on parade driving little cars
@masswolf 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video...enjoyed every second!
@FrogandFlangeVideo 3 жыл бұрын
Entertaining and instructional at the same time. Nicely done TRRS.
@CJOlin Жыл бұрын
That was the coolest video filled with the absolute best information. Had to watch it a couple times to get all the neat little tidbits. Thanks for sharing. Look forward to seeing more from you.
@johnnisshansen 3 жыл бұрын
Here we see a process designed and executed by mainly if not only by men. Thanks to them.
@StormySkyRailProductions 3 жыл бұрын
Very cool documentary video,I was on a rail relay crew twice in my railroad career with CP so this brings back memories when I was on them crews.
@timslager5966 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, great job and narration! It was great the track crew let you make stars out of them, nice to see the less glorious side of railroading 👍👍
@cesarpalmos8235 2 жыл бұрын
Heck they probably saw the camera and was like "finally our work will be appreciated!"
@davidhartman7781 3 жыл бұрын
This is so cool. I worked at True Temper and Progress Rail in the 70's and again in the early 2000's. You need to film a rail train dropping ¼ mile long track to the ground that's later welded in place. There are about 50 pockets on each rail car in the quarter mile long train. I ran a car that dropped rail all across Wisconsin one summer. Really interesting work.
@fromtheloveofjay271 3 жыл бұрын
This was awesome. I never knew how complex this process was. Thanks!
@desertfoxx1823 3 жыл бұрын
I knew about some of the work it took for replacing a rail but this video was awesome! Sure taught me things I didn't realize happened. Thank you for explaining things in detail.
@williesnyder2899 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve watched portions of this live, but never start-to-finish. I’ve also watched thermite welding of rails on two occasions; pretty cool in a ridiculously hot way!! Then grinding/dressing by hand. Your explanations are stellar! Thank you so much for the education!!
@TomPerry-pr4mh Жыл бұрын
Great and very inlighting We the public never know what it takes to maintain the railroad.
@WestOkieRailroadVideos 3 жыл бұрын
Oustanding documentation of the process! That was really cool of the crew to let you stand there and watch them work. Seems like half the time you'd get asked to leave or called in for this
@tomoakhill8825 3 жыл бұрын
This is a truly amazing. You did a magnificent job of explaining how the modern gandy dancer functions. I learned a lot about the parts of a railroad. For many years I made a daily crossing of the Norfolk Southern in Michigan, and never noticed the anchors. Ha! This is far and away the best example of how to do this sort of video. You did it perfectly. Thanks so much.
@charlierudstrom7230 3 жыл бұрын
Very interesting and well explained video! Fun to watch,I thought! Nice hammer tricks for a track man from an old carp!
@jamalsowell3650 3 жыл бұрын
3 guys standing around, 2 actually working. Looks about right.
@paulbuckles7937 3 жыл бұрын
Your videos are always well recorded, expertly narrated and a pleasure to watch. Thanks for dissecting this interesting process.
@jimthannum7151 3 жыл бұрын
For a railfan this was an exceptional, educational look into the complexities of rail replacement. The equipment used in modern railway work was fascinating to see in action. Absolutely a great video!!! Thanks and kudos for the effort to put this together. I put this youtube link in my file, as I will want to visit again or share.
@robfinch3277 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent narration, ..no hesitation, no mistakes, no "ums" , "ers" ... succinct and to the point!
@ThornappleRiverRailSeries 3 жыл бұрын
What you miss is all of the different takes and cuts required to make it that way! Let's just call it "movie magic"
@benargee Жыл бұрын
I love the fact that there is a piece of equipment a 3rd the size of a train that just pulls railway spikes.
@ThornappleRiverRailSeries Жыл бұрын
They used to be a lot smaller but by the time you add a fully enclosed cab for the crew guys, it adds a lot of space.
@gregwarner3753 3 жыл бұрын
Nobody ever said railroading was easy. Good video, good work.
@suzannewilde6733 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Love your rail series. Great narration.
@garymiller5937 5 ай бұрын
Fabulous process to see! Thank you so very much. 😊😊😊😊😊
@kevinheard8364 2 жыл бұрын
just repeating the well-deserved thanks to the CSX crew for their graciousness in allowing this fantastic video to happen
@scottgray493 3 жыл бұрын
Great job. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing the process and was surprised to learn about weather and rail temp interactions....nice job!
@theotherfinnegan9955 3 жыл бұрын
thanks for the vid. your narration is so good.
@paulhewson4600 2 жыл бұрын
The Bob Ross of RailRoad work,,,,Nice
@williamthomas5780 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Very articulate and informative narration and writing. Excellent, gracious crew.
@pjchris90 3 жыл бұрын
Hat's off and thanks to the crew for their hard work and also letting you film. I learned a lot. Rebuilding a long stretch of track must take ages! And a lot of money.
@terryboyer1342 3 жыл бұрын
Very cool and informative! Amazing the rail is so flexible.
@onekittyhawk63 3 жыл бұрын
Lots of narration, but it is the first time that I never once minded. Your thorough explanation of procedures made it easy to understand each process. The welding of the two track ends together and grinding the weld smooth is what makes the clickety-clack sound disappear. I rode an Amtrak train over one of these tracks. I closed my eyes before the train started moving and before it came to a stop. Since there was no clickety-clack and the engineer was so smooth on the throttle, I absolutely could not tell when the train started to move or come to a stop. Truly impressive.
@edwardmajor2678 Жыл бұрын
True awesomeness! I will soon began my Railroad career as Freight Conductor, I love watching and learning what other railroad professionals do. Beautiful content. Thank you for your channel.
@frostymaxritz8202 3 жыл бұрын
This is so therapeutic and informational
@krspeedometer 3 жыл бұрын
Your channel is my absolute favorite. It is incredibly educational and you obviously have a wealth of knowledge. Excellent narration! looking forward to more of your videos.
@scottnj2503 2 жыл бұрын
Despite rail crossing our continent for a century and a half plus. The maintenance is of this critical infrastructure is critical and fascinating.
@thonatim5321 2 жыл бұрын
One guy working, 2 guys watching. Seems like a hard-working crew.
@wootle Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video, you put the large tv documentary channels to shame! Really great camerawork and the repair crew is awesome too! Thanks also for not overlaying any music. What the HELL are the dislikes for?? Who in their right mind would dislike an educational video? Smh. Really good work, I subbed!!
@caelumvaldovinos5318 3 жыл бұрын
You left out the most important step: observation of the first train over the new rail. But, in all seriousness, this was a great video
@ThornappleRiverRailSeries 3 жыл бұрын
They also surfaced and lined the track with a tamper and regulator, before the first train.
@terryboyer1342 3 жыл бұрын
@@ThornappleRiverRailSeries What does surfacing mean? What are tampers and regulators? Sounds like the makings of another video.
@timothybarney7257 3 жыл бұрын
@@terryboyer1342 Surfacing and lining essentially means making the rail heads both either level with each other for most straight and some curved track (or superelevated in some cases as needed on curves) as well as in smooth straight lines both horizontally and vertically along the length of the rails. Tamping is the act of bringing all those factors together by packing (tamping) ballast against and under the ties as needed to properly support and position the rail/tie structure. Ballast regulators then shape the excess ballast to form proper drainage profiles outside the ends of the ties as well as remove excess ballast from the tie tops both inside and outside the rails that is left over following the tamping process.
@terryboyer1342 3 жыл бұрын
@@timothybarney7257 Thanks Timothy!
@gmstaf2 3 жыл бұрын
A few years ago while I was waiting for a train a rail tie replacement crew came through and replaced damaged rails. Now that's a sight to behold.
@eezyclsmooth9035 3 жыл бұрын
Well Done Beautifully Shot Video ! RR companies generally DO NOT like people with cameras and they certainly don't want you ON their Property ! You must have some really exceptional cameras or you got "clearance" .
@ThornappleRiverRailSeries 3 жыл бұрын
All shot from a public sidewalk at a public grade crossing, so I didn't really need permission. A couple of their foremen talked to me throughout the process and were really cool about it. If you respect what they do, that's a huge deal when it comes to tolerance. I really do hope that in time, if any of the crewmen find this video, that it is a moment they can be proud to have been a part of.
@eezyclsmooth9035 3 жыл бұрын
The close-up shots of some of the jobs without a worker in the way was second to none !
@majobis 3 жыл бұрын
This is a very interesting video and educational as well. It's like seeing a big dance act all choreographed in steps and timing of certain things how to remove/replace rail tracks. One machine breaking down could gum up the whole works like a dancer missing a step (foot faults). They get paid very well for what they do and work long hours to keep the nations rail moving to keep the economy rolling. Well done on this video.
@jamesb.9155 2 жыл бұрын
You managed to get a very professional film together and it didn't seem to phase the CSX crew at all. Rail is an amazing technology and major infrastructure and it sure requires a lot of tools and equipment to keep it together along with the experienced crews to manage it and do the shop work of maintaining the wheels, brakes, trucks and wheel bearings too, which makes for interesting videos too.
@kristopherdetar4346 Ай бұрын
Great video posting. I’ve often seen these strange machines on or near the rails and wondered what they did. Now I do. Thank you.
@donhunking2286 2 жыл бұрын
A very informative video indeed . Thank you for showing us just a small part of what it takes to keep a railroad moving safely these days . Can't imagine the manual slugging it took to do these jobs in the past . Too bad you couldn't have a group " thank you shot " of the crew all together at jobs end . A tip of the hat to them as well .👍👍.
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