Talked to the crew... they were grumpy because management was grumpy with them. Upper management didn't want them to use the crap Genset until the spray paint was cleaned off. It was cleaned off and then caught fire - total loss. Which according to them was a bonus. Oh... and apparently they just received grant money to re-ballast/tie this section.
Most operations still permit this move. Nothing really dangerous about it. But yes, there is an art to do a 'flying drop' or multiple kicks. I lived with it my entire career. It's like the art of getting on and off moving equipment. Young crews on many operations do not know how to do it properly and safety but with a bit of flair.
Thank you so much for this video! My granddaughter and I often watch the RJ Corman crew switching cars here, and it was very cool to get to see it from the air! And also to see them switching up at Frito Lay which we don't have access to.
Went to college here for 2 years, walked around this stretch of track several times but never once saw a train. The Wooster to Lodi branch was washed out in the 1969 July 4th Flood and never rebuilt. The whole ROW flooded because it was basically a cutout through to Lodi. Thanks for the video Scott. Makes me miss walking around there.
Quite the operation and when a line is partially abandoned by 1928 that's a checkered history. The Wye inside the fairgrounds is bizarre and using the spur to reverse cars is great. Those poor Gensets were one of Cormans few failures. I think one is "stuffed and mounted" somewhere on line as a display. As always great coverage
Just noticed some rails that could use some attention when the RJ Corman engine w 2 cars went over it. I too am a BIG FAN of the drone use in your videos. Awesome catch my friend!
That’s a nice video. I’ve seen them working in Wooster several times, but never saw them with more than a couple of cars. Enjoyed the aerial shot too, always wanted to see what it looked when they go up to frito lay. Happy thanksgiving
The wye track that runs behind the fairgrounds used to serve Carter Lumber on SR 302 and the Buehler's warehouse on Old Mansfield Road. The portion that crossed Old Mansfield Road was idled sometime in the '80s or '90s and officially abandoned (crossing completely torn out) in the 2000s. The crossing on SR 302 is still in place (with warning signs and crossbucks), but the flanges have been filled in with blacktop, which tells me that this crossing will more than likely never see a single RJ Corman freight train pass over it.
As always Scott, one fine video. I noticed that further down in the comments that someone says, copycat. Fear, not your work stands out compared to most. It does piss me off though that some punk has tagged these engines. Keep up the good work, and thank you.
Corman railroad one locomotive hauling heavy load of cars mix up going backwards end of the track weather is very good outside bless you keep you during the thanksgiving holidays
Love that genset locomotive. As for the rail bed flexing, that is some scary stuff right there. Can't say I've ever seen a rail deflect like that before and I have to wonder what keeps them from collapsing or rolling over on themselves?
Shame an innocent man's hobby is tarnished with an idiots spray can!! The only happy people are the suppliers of the paint!! Regardless another great video Scott, thank you.
I think this operation is trying to give the ND&W (Napoleon, Defiance & Western.........A Pionerr Railcorp. line) a run for title of worst track still in daily use.
Wooster ohio tracks are terrible the main one in town on liberty street there's no was you can go over them safely, big holes, one on Palmer street been bad for yrs, others on west old Lincoln way also. Why don't you repair them. Every one in town is in bad shape.even one by the fair ground the track that goes to nowhere. Haven been used since carter lumber went out of business yrs ago.please fix them,
Your use of a drone is great. Much easier to understand what is being switched!!!!!!! Good Job
Talked to the crew... they were grumpy because management was grumpy with them. Upper management didn't want them to use the crap Genset until the spray paint was cleaned off. It was cleaned off and then caught fire - total loss. Which according to them was a bonus. Oh... and apparently they just received grant money to re-ballast/tie this section.
Awesome! I didn't think the railroads could get away with that anymore. Kind of like a Dutch drop, it's a forbidden & lost art.
Most operations still permit this move. Nothing really dangerous about it. But yes, there is an art to do a 'flying drop' or multiple kicks. I lived with it my entire career. It's like the art of getting on and off moving equipment. Young crews on many operations do not know how to do it properly and safety but with a bit of flair.
Thank you so much for this video! My granddaughter and I often watch the RJ Corman crew switching cars here, and it was very cool to get to see it from the air! And also to see them switching up at Frito Lay which we don't have access to.
Drone shots make it appear like an extremely well-done model railroad. 👍
A dutch drop of four cars. Beats my usual three car one I did years ago on the "Pike". As always great work. Be safe out there.
Went to college here for 2 years, walked around this stretch of track several times but never once saw a train. The Wooster to Lodi branch was washed out in the 1969 July 4th Flood and never rebuilt. The whole ROW flooded because it was basically a cutout through to Lodi.
Thanks for the video Scott. Makes me miss walking around there.
Finally i know what the old line was through Millersburg. Wondered since childhood in 60’s! Thanks!
nice video!! RJ just bought our local short line here in Wilkes-Barre Pa. and are already fixing up the tracks!!
Quite the operation and when a line is partially abandoned by 1928 that's a checkered history. The Wye inside the fairgrounds is bizarre and using the spur to reverse cars is great. Those poor Gensets were one of Cormans few failures. I think one is "stuffed and mounted" somewhere on line as a display. As always great coverage
Nice paint job.
Very interesting such branch lines and the great aerial photos.🙏👍👍👍🎥😊
Just noticed some rails that could use some attention when the RJ Corman engine w 2 cars went over it. I too am a BIG FAN of the drone use in your videos. Awesome catch my friend!
Awww man this is a SCORE! Wish they would've used this when I was there.
NICE CATCH!
Great video as always Scott
Thank you
That’s a nice video. I’ve seen them working in Wooster several times, but never saw them with more than a couple of cars. Enjoyed the aerial shot too, always wanted to see what it looked when they go up to frito lay. Happy thanksgiving
That's one helluva move right there, great video
There's a bit of a lean on the engine & cars as they make that curve. Good switching action.
The wye track that runs behind the fairgrounds used to serve Carter Lumber on SR 302 and the Buehler's warehouse on Old Mansfield Road. The portion that crossed Old Mansfield Road was idled sometime in the '80s or '90s and officially abandoned (crossing completely torn out) in the 2000s. The crossing on SR 302 is still in place (with warning signs and crossbucks), but the flanges have been filled in with blacktop, which tells me that this crossing will more than likely never see a single RJ Corman freight train pass over it.
Fantastic video my friend like and Greetings 🙋🏽♂️
Awesome drone footage Sir !!!!
Gp15d: why is there a drone
Scott: Read the script
It's about time someone films the whole operation
I still didn’t get them crossing rt 30 though.
Congratulations on using the Drone that was interesting photography…Peter Western Australia
As always Scott, one fine video. I noticed that further down in the comments that someone says, copycat. Fear, not your work stands out compared to most.
It does piss me off though that some punk has tagged these engines. Keep up the good work, and thank you.
I really enjoyed the video, thank you🤚🤚🤚🤚
Corman railroad one locomotive hauling heavy load of cars mix up going backwards end of the track weather is very good outside bless you keep you during the thanksgiving holidays
Another great video...
Interesting Switching up on the hill!
Awesome video Scott!!!
Love that genset locomotive. As for the rail bed flexing, that is some scary stuff right there. Can't say I've ever seen a rail deflect like that before and I have to wonder what keeps them from collapsing or rolling over on themselves?
Superbe vidéo, bravo.
Like 37 beautiful video, greetings 🚂👍🙋♂️
Tagging happens everywhere. I've been stuck by Frito Lay when the train is dropping off and picking up.
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at the 8:00 minute mark look at far front wheel. It briefly lifts off the track!
What kind of Locomotive is that I have no clue on what that is.And I thought I knew all of them
Jetta's Great Aunt Carrie Handover voiced by Susan Marston.
nice
That’s the exact spot hobo shoestring lost his fongers
When the 4 cars rolled at the end, I assume they rolled through the switch with it in the wrong position??? Kinda scary !
Shame an innocent man's hobby is tarnished with an idiots spray can!! The only happy people are the suppliers of the paint!! Regardless another great video Scott, thank you.
That line went through the Wayne County Fairgrounds
I think this operation is trying to give the ND&W (Napoleon, Defiance & Western.........A Pionerr Railcorp. line) a run for title of worst track still in daily use.
With the correct lighting and at that above intro scene it would be very easy to confuse this with a model railway
I am curious what happens if those cars do not clear the switch when they are free rolling.
i wonder how the locomotive reacts when the wheels are literally coming off the rails. wheel slip warning maybe?
oh neat a gravity roll
I'd like to know what holds up that short bridge at 1:03 !!
some real pimp lean
Bart Handover Voiced by Garth Stein.
Er, sorry?
Glad they put this engine out it's miserly no offense
I'm surprised Corman allows trains to run on that track.
Apparently, the B&O built the line in a flood plain and abandoned it in the 1930s due to flooding.
Farewell BNSF Santa claus express.
RJ Corman should be ashamed, the Founder would have never let track get in this condition.
And under powered.
Oh, great drone & video as usual.
Replaced by Frank Williams.
John Ritter b bidded farewell.
Wooster ohio tracks are terrible the main one in town on liberty street there's no was you can go over them safely, big holes, one on Palmer street been bad for yrs, others on west old Lincoln way also. Why don't you repair them. Every one in town is in bad shape.even one by the fair ground the track that goes to nowhere. Haven been used since carter lumber went out of business yrs ago.please fix them,
Desperately slow film; could be edited down by 50% I'm sure.
Copy cat
Explain?
@@ScottTaipaleRail I uploaded my video of it today lol
Haha I shot mine over a year ago, just no time to keep up with editing.