Thanks Rowan for the prefab switch track with yellow crane placement, your diversity of all things railfanning knows no boundaries, trust the new camera gear never fails to impress. 😎👌👍
"I'm not sure what we're going to see. But I know one thing for certain... it shall be interesting!" Truer words have rarely been spoken. Great video Rowan!
I really enjoyed this content! So much to appreciate that was taken for granted out there on the roads & tracks. So proud of the hard working men as well. The equipment look like it was fairly new. That is good at least you know the heater works😂🙋🏾♀️
I was really impressed by the crane crew. They have obviously worked together quite a bit and knew what they were doing. And the crane operator made squeezing the second section of switch between the railcar and his crane look easy.
WOW Rowan! That was a great video! I found the video very interesting. Thank you for finding out that the removal of the switch parts from the special car that they were on. Watching the two Norfolk Southern employees bolting the piece of the switch together was fascinating. I hope that you are able to watch the actual installation of the switch so we can see where it is supposed to be placed. Thank you for sharing this video with us
Rowan as always another great catch. I have seen many things railroad, but have never seen that. Thanks for braving the rain for our entertainment and education. MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎅 🎄
Thanks Rowan. Great video. Never saw an unloading of switch section before. Pouring with rain adds another dimension to appreciation to the crews -- and you!
First off,MERRY 🎄 CHRISTMAS,AND HAPPY NEW YEAR! Second,awesome video,and you got a sight not often seen! That Grove crane( if I read it right),was a 150 ton capacity,and those rail sections were probably 130# weights,so the capacity was about right! You now have a reason to put some Atlas snap track on a home built flat car,as no manufacturer has something like that available! Interesting kit bashing,and very different! Thank you for going out of your way,to get an obscure,and unusual railroad vignette! Rowan,bless you for your curiosity,and itchy nose,thank you! MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎅,,to all and yours,and may the NEW YEAR be 👍 great! Keep up the good work! 🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚉🚉🚉🚉🚉😀😀😀😀😀😇😇😇😇😇💯💯💯💯💯👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks for the video. Wow, realized about half way through the video that I remember that at-grade crossing from the 1970s when our family would occasionally drive from Vienna Va west out to Skyline drive and other things in this area! We typically thought the at-grade crossing was probably seldom used back then by trains. Many railroad lines that looked like it did were all but abandon. Its something to see the large (huge) investment of routing all the roads with flyovers bridges above the RR. There looks like there is already graffiti on the retaining walls, in a little town like that. Seems like people would look after things better. There is a lot of curvature on that RR route to lengthen out the high gradient to Front Royal with little apparent local use. It's nice to see it getting some serious attention.
And I assume at the time that you took these trips that I-66 maybe had not been completed yet! 55 was the best and closest to the tracks route... 20 freights per day, usually large in length too! The Bridge project came after upgrades to Norfolk Southern b line, the trains were causing more problems!
Loved it! Im curious how long were you out there? Crane work always seems to go really slow. Thank you for taking the time film all of it. Very enjoyable.
Thanks for the educational videos and for your time and efforts doing so. Your doing a fantastic job in presenting the info., God bless you friend. ☝🏼🙏🏻🙂
The plates used to join the rails are called 'fish plates'. They're also designed that when bolted the rails will line up to each other properly. I'm already subscribed and hit the 'All' on the bell. I've always been a fan of trains and railroads. I also have antique railroad things. One is a 1940's conductor's lantern that uses kerosene to light up.
Cool video. Once they actually replace the switch, they’ll take those joint bars off and weld the two pieces together, joint bars are just temporary until they get it in the spot they’re actually installing it.
Good video Rowan, as always Thanks for sharing. If I don't see you again before I want to wish You & Yours A Merry Christmas & Happy New Year" from me here in Florida🎄✨🎉👌🙏🏻👍
It's a relatively heavy segment, each tie, at a normal length, ways roughly around 200+lbs... These are not normal lengths plus extra frog rail attachments so yes this is heavy!!
If life gives you lemons you can make lemonade. Rowan have you ever seen two tressels separated and not together? If not there is two in Pennsylvania and some day I want you to see them.
Very interesting. I guess they are sent the location measurements and other specifics, and the assemblies are custom fabricate. Noted the white stripe hoist attach points on the rails at the proper balance location; those top four spikes must carry a significant load - no danger of pulling out?
That's angle bar's , track bolt's , lock washer's and nut's . The switch panel's are built on a jig and then unbolted to be transported . You can find TH-cam videos of switches such as this one being replaced .
that’s pretty cool man! i’ve never wondered how they unload those! also. i’m finnaly coming over to PA! i’m taking a trip to HSC and altoona and Pittsburgh. could we meet up by chance? i sent you a facebook friend request! anyways i hope you have a great christmas!!!!
As the saying goes Rowan; “Patience is a virtue” 🙏 Another great educational video. Thank you!
You're welcome sir!!
I always learn something watching the great videos on this channel. This was no exception. 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks James, Merry Christmas to you sir!
@@RailfanRowan Thank you Rowan. Merry Christmas to you as well 🚂
Thanks Rowan for the prefab switch track with yellow crane placement, your diversity of all things railfanning knows no boundaries, trust the new camera gear never fails to impress.
😎👌👍
"I'm not sure what we're going to see. But I know one thing for certain... it shall be interesting!" Truer words have rarely been spoken. Great video Rowan!
I wish you posted more your videos put a a smile on my face
Thanks Ryan!!
No thank you for making my days better and being such a good person
I really enjoyed this content! So much to appreciate that was taken for granted out there on the roads & tracks. So proud of the hard working men as well. The equipment look like it was fairly new. That is good at least you know the heater works😂🙋🏾♀️
I was really impressed by the crane crew. They have obviously worked together quite a bit and knew what they were doing. And the crane operator made squeezing the second section of switch between the railcar and his crane look easy.
Great video Rowan, I'll bet you that crane cost at least 500 grand. Real interesting stuff, that switch was quality work
That’s so cool! I’ve seen those type of rail cars before in the Manassas rail yard, those rail cars are very rare to see.
I've only ever seen several
WOW Rowan! That was a great video! I found the video very interesting. Thank you for finding out that the removal of the switch parts from the special car that they were on. Watching the two Norfolk Southern employees bolting the piece of the switch together was fascinating. I hope that you are able to watch the actual installation of the switch so we can see where it is supposed to be placed. Thank you for sharing this video with us
You're welcome Thomas thanks for being loyal sir
Rowan as always another great catch. I have seen many things railroad, but have never seen that. Thanks for braving the rain for our entertainment and education. MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎅 🎄
"This level of fun is normal". Love it man!!!
Thank you Rowan, excellent coverage. Those guys just have to keep going, even if cold and soaked. Tough assignment. Respect!
Thanks Rowan. Great video. Never saw an unloading of switch section before. Pouring with rain adds another dimension to appreciation to the crews -- and you!
Thanks sooo much Jack
That’s AWESOME! Amazing catch & nice work!!
Thanks ECR, nice work yourself!
Very nice video Rowan. Keep up the great work.
Good coverage of an important topic in railroading.
Well, utterly fascinating. Outstanding video & audio quality, and commentary. Great editing as well. You make the mundane compelling.
Loved the video. I really appreciate your explanation of what was going on. You’re the best 🌟✨
Thanks Alan!!
Very very nice! So interesting.. thanks Rowan for outstanding coverage and narration as always!!!
great catch,best wishes from here in the uk,hope you have a great 2021!!!
Thank you John!!
Nice that looks so cool to see in person.
Nice job always wonder how those work
I’ve never seen those before. Nice video!
First off,MERRY 🎄 CHRISTMAS,AND HAPPY NEW YEAR! Second,awesome video,and you got a sight not often seen! That Grove crane( if I read it right),was a 150 ton capacity,and those rail sections were probably 130# weights,so the capacity was about right! You now have a reason to put some Atlas snap track on a home built flat car,as no manufacturer has something like that available! Interesting kit bashing,and very different! Thank you for going out of your way,to get an obscure,and unusual railroad vignette! Rowan,bless you for your curiosity,and itchy nose,thank you! MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎅,,to all and yours,and may the NEW YEAR be 👍 great! Keep up the good work! 🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚉🚉🚉🚉🚉😀😀😀😀😀😇😇😇😇😇💯💯💯💯💯👍👍👍👍👍
Merry Christmas All Railfan’s and have a safe happy New Year! 🎊
Awesome video thanks for sharing
Rowan, I believe what you are looking at is a prefab crossover
Thanks for the video. Wow, realized about half way through the video that I remember that at-grade crossing from the 1970s when our family would occasionally drive from Vienna Va west out to Skyline drive and other things in this area! We typically thought the at-grade crossing was probably seldom used back then by trains. Many railroad lines that looked like it did were all but abandon. Its something to see the large (huge) investment of routing all the roads with flyovers bridges above the RR. There looks like there is already graffiti on the retaining walls, in a little town like that. Seems like people would look after things better. There is a lot of curvature on that RR route to lengthen out the high gradient to Front Royal with little apparent local use. It's nice to see it getting some serious attention.
And I assume at the time that you took these trips that I-66 maybe had not been completed yet! 55 was the best and closest to the tracks route... 20 freights per day, usually large in length too! The Bridge project came after upgrades to Norfolk Southern b line, the trains were causing more problems!
Loved it! Im curious how long were you out there? Crane work always seems to go really slow. Thank you for taking the time film all of it. Very enjoyable.
Nice
Thank you for Sharing Rowan. Merry Christmas and happy new year to you and your family
That was fun to watch!
Remember it’s always perfect weather on the railroad
Lol never rains on the rr yep
Hey awesome video!! Please keep them coming👍🏻
Thanks Rowan. Good video. On train
Sweet when my two favorite things come together
Crane and trains!!!
Yeah I got some train videos on my channel if you would like to check them out
Loved this video
Excellent video.... Love the mechanics of the RR
Never seen brand new rails before. badass!
Awesome video as always. Happy holidays and stay safe!
Thanks for the educational videos and for your time and efforts doing so. Your doing a fantastic job in presenting the info., God bless you friend. ☝🏼🙏🏻🙂
Thanks so much Christian, I mean it
Railfan Rowan, Merry Christmas 2020 to you, your family and followers of your TH-cam channel. ☝🏼
Hi Rowan ,great video. That is a strange looking frog section on that set of points, never saw that type before. All the best from Scotland 👍🏴
Thanks craigy!! Appreciate it sir from the USA!!
Very cool catch man keep up the great work !!
Thanks SAR!!!
The plates used to join the rails are called 'fish plates'. They're also designed that when bolted the rails will line up to each other properly. I'm already subscribed and hit the 'All' on the bell. I've always been a fan of trains and railroads. I also have antique railroad things. One is a 1940's conductor's lantern that uses kerosene to light up.
Thanks so much wizard for the info!!
Very cool video I have seen the train cars but I have never seen them unload them before
Cool video. Once they actually replace the switch, they’ll take those joint bars off and weld the two pieces together, joint bars are just temporary until they get it in the spot they’re actually installing it.
Aahhh very good info thanks didn't k ow that!
Awesome video!!!! Merry Christmas
Thank you!
Good video Rowan, as always Thanks for sharing. If I don't see you again before I want to wish You & Yours A Merry Christmas & Happy New Year" from me here in Florida🎄✨🎉👌🙏🏻👍
From VA, Bill, Merry Christmas to you as well!
I really enjoyed this video. I always wondered how these switches and turnouts are made.
You'll have to keep a watch out to see when they are going to put the new switch in and get some footage of that.
Can you imagine the Weight of the Section including the Rails and ALL the Wooden Ties? WOW!👍
It's a relatively heavy segment, each tie, at a normal length, ways roughly around 200+lbs...
These are not normal lengths plus extra frog rail attachments so yes this is heavy!!
26k
Next question is how are they going to get it moved to it's final location? Bring the big crane back again?
@@RailfanRowan and there were just 4 spikes holding the load
If life gives you lemons you can make lemonade. Rowan have you ever seen two tressels separated and not together? If not there is two in Pennsylvania and some day I want you to see them.
Switch Panels are made in Roanoke and loaded on the panel cars.
Very interesting. I guess they are sent the location measurements and other specifics, and the assemblies are custom fabricate. Noted the white stripe hoist attach points on the rails at the proper balance location; those top four spikes must carry a significant load - no danger of pulling out?
Great video all that track work really interests me also have a Great merry Christmas
Thanks random!!!
Dude this was so cool to watch. Hopefully i can see something like this in Kentucky
So glad you like it army outdoors
@@RailfanRowan Names Ralph. I just changed it on here because of the Crazies....lol
Hey Rowan, glad to see you uploading again, good vid, and merry Christmas!
Thanks Alekka
@@RailfanRowan your welcome bro
Really like your videos
Cool crane too..
Tim in Toronto
Thanks Tim!!
Thanks for sharing, like watching your vids
Thank you, and you're welcome
Progressive Rail in Covington KY.
Makes them. Its cool to se them lay out and build the switch.
Ah yes, I'm familiar with them that's really cool
Thanks for a very interesting video. I love the engineering side of railways, in the UK the bridging plates with 4 holes are called fish plates
Very cool Rowan, have a safe and Merry Christmas!
Thanks Adam!!
That’s a job well done in that weather 💦 👍
Awesome stuff Rowan! Hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Stay Safe. -Dillon
Thanks so much Dillon, you too!!
That's angle bar's , track bolt's , lock washer's and nut's . The switch panel's are built on a jig and then unbolted to be transported . You can find TH-cam videos of switches such as this one being replaced .
Come back when they install the new switch and do a time lapse with your camera
That would be awesome!
Very cool.
Thanks Robert!
nice
Hey I subscribed!
Another good video......................
Cool video rowan
Rowan a Csx coal train derailed in Harlan county Kentucky last Friday morning at 10:30am
Terrific catch! Terrific video! I am trying to figure out is the best place to railfan at in Bristow, Va.
Bristow Rd is a great spot! Thanks so much!
@@RailfanRowan Your Welcome! Cool!
Rowen probably won’t see this but it was my bday on the 16th my dream come true is to see you in person btw I live in Stanley VA
I really want to see you in person 🥺
More likely he will see your comment if you message him on Instagram
I don’t have instagram
Not creepy at all.... perfectly normal... ( rowen quickly change your name and go into hiding)..
@@hunterbidenscrackdealer3753 why
Really nice video buddy!
Thank ya!!!
Be cool, too, if you explain the "Frogless" part where the wheels cross the rails. John BC, Canada
This will be in a future video!!
that’s pretty cool man! i’ve never wondered how they unload those! also. i’m finnaly coming over to PA! i’m taking a trip to HSC and altoona and Pittsburgh. could we meet up by chance? i sent you a facebook friend request! anyways i hope you have a great christmas!!!!
Merry Christmas to you sir! I'm in the Manassas, VA area, maybe if you're around I'll run into you!
@@RailfanRowan hopefully we can! i’ll be in PA in Mid January! it would be AWESOME to meet ya!
I will be going to the Horseshoe curve in the spring-summer
well done very interesting.
Thanks stephen
Good job on the video rowan
Man, those poor guys having to work in the pouring rain. I guess nothing stops the railroad.
WOW! Sick vid!
This is MOW.
Yessssss sirrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!
It was ment for you to see this go on that's why ya got off work and then seen this ..coincident..maybe lol anyways have a great day.and godbless
Hey that was an awesome catch. Maybe some day down the road you’ll shoot a train coming through there.
Merry Christmas to you and your family
Thank you John! Merry Christmas to you too!!
Always sunny and 70 degrees on the railroad
Where do you work? 😀
Awesome video!
Ive seen one with a diamond on it in two pieces
That's cool!!
Yeah! I didnt know what the heack it was and then I realized
Those are New Railroad Ties because there is too much depending on the Integrity of the Crane. 👍
I love your videos and by safe
HUGE HUGE HUGE FAN
Nice peterbilt
Merry Christmas rowan
Thank Logan
Cool video ya first one
Aaayyyyyy!!!
Hm…do not hump. Same thing my mom always used to say to me
Merry chrismas rowan
Thank you Kyle!!
Sick
I don't think he is. He might be if he'd been in the cold rain like those guys though.
That switch car I seen go by on 13r
HELLO ROWAN ITS IS RANDY AND MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR AND I WILL UP LAYOUT UPDATE AND JAN 2021 THANKS ROWAN 1#FAN'S RANDY
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when life gives you lemons, squeeze them and had booze. Its all good then.
Lol