The same kind of clips used to attach the rail to concrete ties. The Boston MBTA Red Line utilizes the same thing, instead of ties, there are large concrete pads set onto the tunnel floor. The rails attach to that.
@@richardlangellotti6208I've seen concrete ties, i have seen what your describing, a few times, but didn't remember that, I only have wood ties in my area. So definitely cool when I see different things, appreciate this comment and you watching
Metal ties, hadn't seen that before. When I saw the grey I assumed concrete. I assume the pad under the rail and on the clip is for sound and vibration reduction?
I've only seen these in videos, so was cool to see in person. I've seen concrete as well. But I'm think what you are, and also maybe an insulation to prevent metal to metal for maybe signals or crossing gates. If they touched then both rails would be connected electrically. But just a guess, appreciate you watching
Very interesting Pappy, I’ve never personally seen them myself, yet…Im not sure how they will stand the test of time, they definitely gotta be more expensive than wood you would think? Love videos like this, thanks for sharing Pappy 👍🏼🇺🇸😁
Hi ya Stretch, I've seen video after video of steel ties, but this is the first ive seen in person, their pretty cool, checking around the web, I found some articles saying they are cheaper to produce than wood, and they been used for a long time, but as far as out lasting wood ones, can't find that info. Glad you enjoyed it. Always live sharing new stuff with ya.. hope your weekend is good
@@russbell6418 they are stamped or pressed into that shape, and they were about maybe a little over 1/4 inch thick. But yeah I'm sure their heavy. Appreciate you watching
Pretty remarkable find Pappy… Thanks for showing how they secured the tracks.. Had no idea !!
No problem, was definitely cool to see them..very interesting how the rail was on there glad you liked it.. wish I got a train thru there..
The same kind of clips used to attach the rail to concrete ties. The Boston MBTA Red Line utilizes the same thing, instead of ties, there are large concrete pads set onto the tunnel floor. The rails attach to that.
@@richardlangellotti6208I've seen concrete ties, i have seen what your describing, a few times, but didn't remember that, I only have wood ties in my area. So definitely cool when I see different things, appreciate this comment and you watching
@@TriGogglin If it's a train video, I want to see it! And cats.
@@richardlangellotti6208 cool, I have lots and lots of train videos.. thanks for stopping by
While you're there, be sure to check out the party source! The mention of Covington brings back memories from college!
Oh man, College memories, that definitely sounds like a place to stop, ill have to remember that for next time..
Metal ties, hadn't seen that before. When I saw the grey I assumed concrete. I assume the pad under the rail and on the clip is for sound and vibration reduction?
I've only seen these in videos, so was cool to see in person. I've seen concrete as well. But I'm think what you are, and also maybe an insulation to prevent metal to metal for maybe signals or crossing gates. If they touched then both rails would be connected electrically. But just a guess, appreciate you watching
@@TriGogglin Signalling might be a better answer. I have to go look at Gray's video on how train signalling works again :-)
I can't honestly say I've ever seen such a thing!
Yeah, I've heard of and only seen videos, so it was cool to see and touch them.. Definitely different, appreciate you watching
Awesome ❤ 👍😎
Thanks Dave Glad you enjoyed it, really cool to see them in use and how they fasten the rail.. appreciate you watching
Very interesting Pappy, I’ve never personally seen them myself, yet…Im not sure how they will stand the test of time, they definitely gotta be more expensive than wood you would think? Love videos like this, thanks for sharing Pappy 👍🏼🇺🇸😁
Hi ya Stretch, I've seen video after video of steel ties, but this is the first ive seen in person, their pretty cool, checking around the web, I found some articles saying they are cheaper to produce than wood, and they been used for a long time, but as far as out lasting wood ones, can't find that info. Glad you enjoyed it. Always live sharing new stuff with ya.. hope your weekend is good
Wow, they gotta be heavy. Ain’t gonna change one of those out with muscle. Steel is 640 pounds/cubic foot? Gotta be 3 cubic feet of material there.
Or are they hollow?
@@russbell6418 they are stamped or pressed into that shape, and they were about maybe a little over 1/4 inch thick. But yeah I'm sure their heavy. Appreciate you watching
Hey Man we need more info, is this a dissimilar metal issue and wonder what these look like going in ? ?
I agree, and I would love to see how they install, is it the same equipment or specialized.. and why they use them in the first place
It goes over top of a road lol.😅
@@daniellgeiger2076 🤣🤣 yeah I jumble my words and didn't realize it till after I left, I knew someone would call me our on it. Appreciate you watching
Very cool and interesting at the same time 🤷♂️😅
@@jaybird111207 sure is, wish I could find out why fir sure they are used in certain spots and such small sections.. thanks for watching
@TriGogglin I agree and if you find out let us know please. Would be neat to model a small section of those on a layout. Conversation piece 🤔🤷♂️😅
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@@tomharrington1393 thank you Tom, this was cool
Awesome
They are pretty cool, especially seeing them in person.. thanks for watching