Running 2 Trains Today but Switch Keeps Malfunctioning

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ก.ค. 2022
  • See how they switch out the trains when we are running both of them.
    Gonna have to fool with the solar powered electric switch because it
    keeps going into fault. So you will see how to reset the switch and
    also how to manually pump the switch over.
    We don't very often run 2 trains at the same time anymore as we
    used to. So this is a treat to see. Was really good to see the mine
    and prep plant producing a lot of coal this day. Although earlier in
    the day we were spreading cross ties and having 2 trains running
    that really put a crimp in our track time.
    Here's the link to see how to do a Roll By Inspection for the
    video I mentioned in this video.
    • Hopper Car Roll By Ins...
    Made June 21, 2022
    Disclaimer: I am an employee of Iron Synergy at Cumberland
    Mine. My job is railroad track maintenance. I am very fortunate to
    have this job and everyone at the mine is very fortunate to have
    Iron Synergy as it's current owner. Our past owners had every
    intention of shutting this mine down, but Iron Synergy took
    over and have kept this mine alive.
    Please understand: I am NOT in any way an official or unofficial
    spokes person for Iron Synergy or Cumberland Mine. Any viewpoints,
    opinions or anything that I show in the videos, or write in the video
    descriptions or any answer to any comment, should NEVER be
    misconstrued or interpreted as being in any way shape or form,
    any kind of official or unofficial statement from Iron Synergy,
    Cumberland Mine, any of the mine's management, any of the
    contractors that may be shown in any video, nor of any of
    my fellow co-wokers.
    Any viewpoints or opinions I may make in the videos, in the descriptions,
    or in any answer to a comment is strictly that of my own and NOT an
    official or unofficial statement or viewpoint that Iron Synergy or
    any one at Iron Synergy or Cumberland Mine necessarily has or makes.
    Again, we are very fortunate to have Iron Synergy as our current owners.
    Please, when making a comment be respectful of Iron Synergy, Cumberland
    Mine, my fellow coworkers and also any contractors that may be
    shown. Thank You, Dave
    #SwitchOutTrains#CoalTrains

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  • @trainman2k
    @trainman2k ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Dave, you're a great representative of the Cumberland Mine Corporation. I wish to thank the upper management for permitting you to do these videos.
    I'm a train lover and a model railroader since childhood. I've never had the opportunity to get any access to see things up close, or to learn much as to how a railroad operates and the logic behind their decisions.
    The videos you post are a huge treat to me!
    Again, thank you for sharing your knowledge, and thanks to CM for permitting you to do them.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you for the very kind words trainman, we're so glad you
      are enjoying the home movies. It is an honor and privilege for me
      to be able to make these and share them, and a lot of fun to do.
      May you have a most blessed day my friend.

  • @46fd04
    @46fd04 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Dave, regarding the headlights, the company should make it a policy that any MOVING train should have the lights on. This would assist support staff such as yourself who work on/near the rails. When you see a loco in the distance with headlights on, you will know without a shadow of a doubt that it is MOVING and not stopped.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I totally agree with you on that TFS! In fact at next safety meeting
      I will make that suggestion. Lights on a loco have saved many
      a lives over the years. Very much appreciate your taking the
      time to write in and for watching my good man.

    • @thelazyfarmer
      @thelazyfarmer หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think just following GCOR no matter what class of railroad is important.

  • @tomeasley5979
    @tomeasley5979 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Dave, thanks for showing us how the switches are thrown, electronically and manually. Always learn something new. I appreciate you bringing us along for the show.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Very welcome Tom. Thank you so much for visiting tonight
      and for all the great support you are giving the channel
      my friend.

  • @unitedstatesdale
    @unitedstatesdale ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dang..I didnt realize how technical switches are.
    Thanks !!!

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  ปีที่แล้ว

      High tech = more complicated but when working right replaces
      a man. Thank you Rich for taking the time to write in and watch
      the video my good man.

  • @shirleyharrington-moore9657
    @shirleyharrington-moore9657 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Whoever thought to make these videos and to have you narrate them deserves a big thank you. The insights you bring provide clarity on how trains run. Thank you, Dave!

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Your welcome Shirely, I started making these videos for my friends
      who wondered what I did on the track. It's been a lot of fun
      and met some really great people along the way.

  • @SedatedByLife
    @SedatedByLife ปีที่แล้ว +3

    There is just something about the sound of those engines I love.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  ปีที่แล้ว

      Very glad you enjoyed hearing them Sedatedbylife. Appreciate your taking the time to watch and write in. May you have a most blessed day my friend.

  • @mikefochtman7164
    @mikefochtman7164 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    FIRST!! Hehehe.... thanks for sharing. So resetting it was basically, 'turning it off and back on again', then pushing a button. Would love to learn more about those switches.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Being first wins you the prize Mike! You get to have free viewing of
      all my videos for the rest of your life! LOL Thanks so much for
      all your great support of the channel my friend.

  • @docphillips5153
    @docphillips5153 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My grandpa was a machinist and grand uncle a tower man on the old NYC, they always said the watched every train go by for everything from smoking journals to hobos riding in hoppers. That was railroading.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes sir it was. The good old days. Man would I have loved to talk
      with those 2 guys. I would be all ears. Really appreciate your
      writing in and for watching the video my friend.

  • @lewistodd9242
    @lewistodd9242 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Great video Dave. As a retired electronics technician I always really enjoy when you show us inside the equipment. I hope they get out there and fix the box soon. Have a great day my friend.

    • @billreal76
      @billreal76 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I also am a retired electronics technician in the Navy and enjoy the equipment side of railroading.

    • @pathvalleyrailroad9277
      @pathvalleyrailroad9277 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was an AT. :)

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Your welcome Lewis, really glad you enjoyed and appreciate your
      stopping by and watching my good man. Since you are a qualified
      tech, would hitting it with a 16 pound sledge hammer help fix it.... LOL

    • @lewistodd9242
      @lewistodd9242 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ccrx6700 That is my tool of choice sometimes.

  • @dezertraider
    @dezertraider 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    THANK YOU DAVE,,YOU CAN SEND 1 OF THEM CARS TO MY HOUSE...THAT LAST ME A FEW YEARS OF HEATING..STAY WELL

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I will call Norfolk Southern in the morning to arrange for
      rail transport to you sir! Appreciate your visiting with us and
      watching the video my friend.

    • @dezertraider
      @dezertraider 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ccrx6700 GEAT VIDEOS,I WAS YOUNGER WOULD BEEN GOOD CAREER..STAY WELL MY FRIEND..

  • @alangilman2015
    @alangilman2015 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You got me hooked Dave! Been watching your videos for two days straight 😀. Thanks for your insights and entertainment!

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's great to hear Alan that you are having a good time watching.
      We appreciate your visiting with us and taking in the videos.
      May you have a most blessed day my friend.

  • @raymondsprengelmeyer1278
    @raymondsprengelmeyer1278 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I love your positive attitude Dave, things go wrong but you keep smiling!

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Raymond. Try to keep it upbeat, always something
      good to find in each situation. Appreciate your paying us a visit
      my friend.

  • @themanfromcabowabo1559
    @themanfromcabowabo1559 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Always a good day when your video is over 20 minutes long. 😉 Thanks for putting in the effort to edit and post.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Well thank you, I'm always worried about making long videos. it does
      take about 2 hours or so to edit a video from all the footage
      I tape trying to cut out needless film. Really appreciate your
      nice comment and for all the great support you are giving
      the channel my friend.

  • @yauwohn
    @yauwohn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I was watching a video on TH-cam yesterday, a German track laying machine!! Awesome. The machine is over 500 meters long, rips the old track out, prepares the rail bed, lays the concrete ties and rails, beds them in and ballasts them, well worth watching.

    • @luvr381
      @luvr381 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I saw that, very impressive!

  • @Arkay315
    @Arkay315 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I think it's great you guys have solar panel switches, nice and effective operations my rail riding friend

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They ain't all they cracked up to be Arkay, have to keep ice and snow off the panels in the winter and with the lack of sun in winter
      batteries don't always charge well, so we have trickle chargers in
      all 4 of our solar switches. Do so much appreciate all your
      great support you are giving the channel my friend.

  • @davidpulaski5628
    @davidpulaski5628 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks, Dave. I learned something today; an engineer can throw a turnout from the cab, cool. Keep the excellent videos coming ! 👍👍👍

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for the nice comment David, glad you enjoyed.
      Appreciate your watching the video my friend.

  • @garykuipers2696
    @garykuipers2696 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    In all my years of railroading this is the first time I've seen a switch like this. I've dealt with spring switches, automatic interlocking, electric lock,etc. I know if we had a switch failure we had to block and spike the points for the movement. I don't know if I'd be comfortable with a switch like this. Your videos are the icing on the cake. A nice way to finish up the day.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We have 4 electrical switches Gary and this one has constantly given
      us problems, the other 3 work very well most of the time. Some point
      maybe next year I will make an in depth video of them. Really
      appreciate your watching today my good friend.

  • @jason27swg
    @jason27swg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love it. ❤ that's one of them ole norfolk southern switches it's on strike!

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's railroadin! Really pleased that you enjoyed Jason. Do
      so appreciate all the wonderful support you have given the
      channel for such a long time now my good friend. Was so good
      to have them running a lot of coal after the terrible spring
      problems we had. They been running trains non stop all
      week and that makes everyone happy.

    • @jason27swg
      @jason27swg 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ccrx6700 no coal no pay. I'm sure biden is loving it being he is so supportive of the coal industry...snickers

  • @pcap2700
    @pcap2700 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pretty cool to see how switches work and solar powered too

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  ปีที่แล้ว

      Really pleased to hear you enjoyed the show Pcap. We do
      thank you so much for taking the time to tune in and watch
      today my friend.

  • @46fd04
    @46fd04 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! Watching this electronic switch fail makes me worry more about remote controlled locos.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh believe me the remotes here goof up a lot. However there is
      a fail safe built in them so the train doesn't just keep going
      with no control. it stops after a short time. I do hear your concern
      which was the concern of us here also. Thanks so much for
      taking in the video my friend.

  • @brianbickley8368
    @brianbickley8368 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks once again for letting us in on those interesting secret railroad things!

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yea big secrets ..... LOL But guess something that doesn't show
      up on the rail cams. Just showing what i do on the job Brian, and
      kinda guess I take these things for granted a good bit of the time.
      Really appreciate all your great comments and support you
      have given us my friend.

  • @Boilermaker-Rick
    @Boilermaker-Rick 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well you got your arm excercise in for that day. Thanks Dave!

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Arm exercise came later that evening lifting some cold adult
      type beverages Rick.... LOL Really appreciate all your great
      support you have given the channel my friend.

  • @jimbos3421
    @jimbos3421 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thats exactly how I cleared alot of faults at work. The guy with the "magic box" to diagnose this computer crap was on a different shift, so sometimes it didn't get fixed!

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  ปีที่แล้ว

      Couple of others suggested try using a 16 pound sledge hammer
      Jimbo.... LOL Very much appreciate your showing up and taking
      in the video tonight my good man.

  • @mattkinnard6899
    @mattkinnard6899 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks for the behind the scenes content. Those wireless machines are pretty neat, when they work right.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Your welcome Matt. We have 4 electric switches and they all
      work very well except for this one. This one has given us fits
      since the day it was installed. But that's railroadin! Really
      appreciate your visit with us today and for all the great
      support you have given the channel my friend.

  • @beverlymichael5830
    @beverlymichael5830 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I always wondered how the switches were thrown electronically. When it is suppose to work. Lol. Thanks for the video.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you enjoyed Beverly. Really appreciate all you nice comments
      and for all the support you have been giving the channel my friend.

  • @Hyrev1
    @Hyrev1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A day in the life of a railroader! Thanks for sharing the switching process! Great video Dave!

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      if I ever write a book, that will be the title to it Jim. Glad you had
      a good time with us today and thank you so much for paying
      us a visit my friend.

  • @davidtharp7921
    @davidtharp7921 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now that I'm 63 years old when I was a kid. I've always wanted to work with the railroad but I went to college graduated all the way up to mit. But? Thanks what you're doing babe thank you

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you David for the very nice comment. We all have regrets
      don't we. I am lucky, lucky to be able to share these videos
      with you guys and lucky to have great guys like you watch.
      We really appreciate your visiting with us and writing in my friend.

  • @Eddy63
    @Eddy63 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The only thing more beautiful than a SD40-2 , is two of em ...Great vid Dave and I love your job too !!! Thx for posting ...

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much Eddy. Really pleased to hear you enjoyed
      the show tonight. We do appreciate your joining in with us to
      watch my friend.

  • @patrickmurphy2323
    @patrickmurphy2323 ปีที่แล้ว

    lol, the hot wheel detector sounded so excited.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  ปีที่แล้ว

      It's railroading and that hot wheel detector guy loves to be
      a part of our RR. hot wheels is what turns him on......LOL
      Thanks so much Patrick for visiting with us today and
      checking out the video my good man.

  • @michaelpass2176
    @michaelpass2176 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dave’s exercise for the week!

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Better than going to the gym! LOL Actually Michael way
      back I farmed on the side and baling hay all summer long
      kept me in pretty good shape, I was a lot leaner back then,
      but no way physically could I do that now.

    • @michaelpass2176
      @michaelpass2176 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ccrx6700 I have watching a friend hay for the past four years as a safety person. It has worked twice saving my friends life!

    • @michaelpass2176
      @michaelpass2176 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ccrx6700 for you who needs the gym, you get pID DOING YOUR EXERCISE.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@michaelpass2176 😊👍

  • @hughgautier3894
    @hughgautier3894 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've missed your videos since I had a triple bypass operation on 6/20/2022. I'm still in rehab, and slowly getting better. But will be in rehab for at least another month.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh wow Hugh. I'm very sorry to hear you had to go thru that, but
      glad to hear you are getting better. My dad had the same thing
      so I can relate to the pain you have had. Please keep me posted
      on your progress. The wife and I will keep you in our prayers my friend.

  • @PBRJOHN684
    @PBRJOHN684 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's really annoying when a set of points fail! but at least we have a backup system in place for throwing them to there intended direction! Thanks for showing how you deal with the problem 👍👍

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Your welcome John, really glad you enjoyed and appreciate your
      stopping by and watching my good man. Wouldn't be much of a
      switch without a back up manual system. If thing went kaflueey
      without an alternative means to throw it, that would be quite
      a pickle.

  • @luke_atthat
    @luke_atthat ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great way to end my day, with your nice smile. Great video. I like to see the real thing. It inspires me on my small HO layout.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much Luke for the very nice comment. Really glad
      you enjoyed and we appreciate your stopping by and watching.

  • @dcw1540
    @dcw1540 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Dave for sharing

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your certainly welcome DCW. Thank you so much for watching
      and for all the great comments and support you are giving the
      channel my friend.

  • @captainboing
    @captainboing 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great stuff. Remember to update us on the fix (or a vid if you are about when the techy turns up would be great) I won't sleep til I know the fix 😆

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks captainboing. Glad you enjoyed and we appreciate your
      watching. Our electrician can diagnose the problem using a
      laptop so hopefully he will get freed up to get there soon.

  • @petezapadka
    @petezapadka 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You never cease to amaze me with your videos, Dave! Thank you!!

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Perhaps I should start charging an admission fee..... :-)
      Thanks so much Pete for all your great comments and for
      all the support you have given us my friend.

  • @larrysierens1029
    @larrysierens1029 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing this I really enjoyed it 🙂

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  ปีที่แล้ว

      You're very welcome Larry. Thank you so much for visiting with
      us tonight and taking in the presentation my good man.

  • @vernemattson3300
    @vernemattson3300 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I never realized the guts of a switch were so complex. Very enjoyable video. I also noticed your push transition at the top of the video! Slick! 🙂 Thanks Dave!

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Your welcome Verne, really glad you enjoyed and appreciate your
      stopping by and watching my good man. Thanks for the compliment
      on the transition.

  • @rupak-travelmoments
    @rupak-travelmoments ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A mind-blowing train program indeed man !!👍
    Greetings from India.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Greetings to you sir. Really glad you visited with us today and
      watched the video.

  • @silkkimuikku134
    @silkkimuikku134 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dave. I must say that I have very seldom enjoyed something as much as I do on your videos. The joy you have towards your work is admirable and makes me feel so good when I see that someone has such a passion. Keep up the good work and hope you will create lots on good moments for us who are watching your videos too. Greetings from Finland.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for the very kind comment. Really glad you are having
      a good time with us Silkkimuikku. We do appreciate your
      wonderful support of the channel. May you have a most
      blessed day my friend.

  • @thomasjunkins6491
    @thomasjunkins6491 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so cool you bring the Railroadin to my Lazy boy I love this.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  ปีที่แล้ว

      We are so glad Thomas you are enjoying my friend.

  • @davidstansbury3204
    @davidstansbury3204 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    And thanks for your knowledge and time, love your videos

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you are enjoying the home movies David. Thanks so much for taking the time to write in and for checking out the video on running 2 trains my friend.

  • @charliebard7106
    @charliebard7106 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your videos. I have learned a lot about railroad maintenance.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much Charlie. Really glad to find out you are
      having a good time with us. We do appreciate all your great
      support of the channel my friend.

  • @annettelaurence5716
    @annettelaurence5716 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We love your job too! Thank you for sharing with us🙂

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your very welcome Annette. Very much appreciate your
      taking the time to write in and for watching today my friend.

  • @briankemp5206
    @briankemp5206 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video Dave! A lesson in every video.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Brian. Really appreciate all you nice comments and
      for all the great support you have given the channel my friend.

  • @declanmoran1894
    @declanmoran1894 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool to be able to see some of the mechanics of a railroad 😁👍

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Always a fun time here when they running 2 trains!

  • @valeriebassett3107
    @valeriebassett3107 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, it was interesting to watch. Thanks for sharing.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Valerie, really good to hear from you and we wanted
      to say how much we appreciate all your nice comments and
      the excellent support you have given the channel my friend.

  • @shirleyharrington-moore9657
    @shirleyharrington-moore9657 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent presentation, Dave.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Shirley for the kind words, So glad you could take
      the time to stop by and check out the presentation.

  • @rodchallis8031
    @rodchallis8031 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video Dave, thanks.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your welcome Rod, really glad you enjoyed and appreciate your
      stopping by and watching my good man.

  • @4everdc302
    @4everdc302 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    2 trains,lots of coal, switchwork&👷a handthrow. It's the action I look for Dave🚂🚃🚃🇨🇦🇺🇲

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Was a good day on the railroad running lots of coal, we needed
      that and trains haven't stopped all week long here, a very good
      thing. Glad you enjoyed and want to say how very much
      we appreciate all the great support you have given the channel
      for such a long time now my good friend.

    • @4everdc302
      @4everdc302 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ccrx6700 👍👍🙏👷🙋

  • @rickweissmann7101
    @rickweissmann7101 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the knowledge. You're videos are always great

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much Rick for the very kind words. Really
      appreciate your visiting with us tonight and watching my friend.

  • @declanmoran1894
    @declanmoran1894 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great job Dave , Guess that is railroadin' !

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Declan, glad you had a good time with us today. We
      really appreciate your stopping by my friend.

  • @russelltrupia4479
    @russelltrupia4479 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Dave this was another awesome video. I always love when you take us to school on railroading thanks😄👍👍

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sweet to hear you enjoyed Russell. Thanks so much for watching
      today my friend.

  • @davebrock6618
    @davebrock6618 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    never realized that popping noise was from the coal. a guy at work said certain brands of rock salt/ice melt make a horrible squealing when left on the rails.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I can believe that Dave. Thanks for taking the time to write in
      and for watching the video today my good man.

  • @johncloar1692
    @johncloar1692 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Dave another great railroad video. Lot of work to through one of those switches by hand.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your welcome John, really glad you enjoyed and appreciate your
      stopping by and watching my good man.

  • @2xrpm
    @2xrpm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Enjoyed seeing that manual switch action. Wasn't expecting that. 👍😊

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Really glad you enjoyed and appreciate your
      stopping by and watching my good man.

  • @wilburroth5150
    @wilburroth5150 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I could watch this all day. You`re the man Dave!

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Wilbur, really glad you enjoyed and appreciate your
      stopping by and watching my good man.

  • @jeffreykennedy5956
    @jeffreykennedy5956 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You have a great job! I love working with big stuff.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I do too Jeffrey, 1 to 1 scale.... :-) Thank you for visiting with us and may you have a very good day my friend.

  • @trenamerritt5344
    @trenamerritt5344 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It's always something. Very good to have back-ups! So much goes on for rail transpo we just take for granted - thank you for knowing your stuff AND doing it! Switching AND a hot wheel detector going off! That will keep things hoppin' for you for a bit! Thanks again for another great video. Glad you can film it and that they let you share!

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Really glad you enjoyed Trena. We so thank you for all your
      nice comments and for all the support you are giving the
      channel my friend.

  • @thomasjunkins6491
    @thomasjunkins6491 ปีที่แล้ว

    You do an excellent job bringing the Railroadin to 🇺🇸

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Thomas and very glad you are enjoying. We do appreciate
      your taking the time to tune in and watch my friend.

  • @rdbrnr86gt
    @rdbrnr86gt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video Dave. I also enjoy seeing the odds and ends like this of how things work. As a techie though, I really want to get my hands inside that switch controller and try to troubleshoot it. Or figure out how to bypass it w/out you having to pump a jack handle. Keep it coming and be safe out there!

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Really pleased that you enjoyed Mustang Josh. I'm working this
      weekend so come on done and take a stab at trouble shooting!
      Thanks so much for taking the time to write in and for watching
      today my friend.

  • @gunsaway1
    @gunsaway1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoyed the video. Never saw the guts of these boxes before. Interesting.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you had a good time with us gunsaway1. Really appreciate your taking the time to stop by and watch the video today my friend.

  • @kennkrizsanitz7820
    @kennkrizsanitz7820 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video Dave, tried watching in surround sound tonight, loving it

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Kenn, really glad you enjoyed and appreciate your
      stopping by and watching my good friend.

  • @johnmurray4578
    @johnmurray4578 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dave, Thanks for the inside look of the electronic switch box.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  ปีที่แล้ว

      Your very welcome John. It's so difficult for me to know how
      anyone can figure out the electronics to be able to build
      something like this is and have it operate properly. Thank you
      so much for taking the time to watch and write in my friend.

  • @chuckmvs
    @chuckmvs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Dave, it was great to see all three power units working at the same time. Thanks for the video.🚂🚂🚂

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes Chuck it really was. Wish we could get back to running both
      trains every day. But of course doing that significantly cuts
      our maintenance track time down a lot. Thanks so much
      for joining us today and watching my friend.

  • @margaretragle1337
    @margaretragle1337 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Dave. Just another day on Railroading.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Margaret, really glad you enjoyed and appreciate your
      stopping by and watching my good man.

  • @rayshutsa6690
    @rayshutsa6690 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Dave for the great video. The explanation of the way the switches work has taught me something new. I am enjoying your channel and content. Great commentary Dave. ❤🇨🇦

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Ray! Just saw your comment over at Stormy Skie Productions. Steve a great guy and here in about a week he will be on our show riding track and showing how do track inspections

  • @KWMeikle
    @KWMeikle 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, very interesting
    Thanks

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Kevin. Pleased to hear you had a good time with
      us tonight. We really appreciate your watching and all the
      wonderful support you have given the channel for quite some
      time now my friend.

  • @mdwallace
    @mdwallace ปีที่แล้ว

    Can't have enough eyes on the railroad. Appreciate your videos, gift of the spirit your professionalism and encouragement to your coworkers. Good context in light of the recent rail safety challenges; whis the whole industry had your mindset

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  ปีที่แล้ว

      Never enough eyes is so correct Michael. Thank you so much
      for the really kind comment. We very much appreciate your
      taking the time to watch and write in my friend.

  • @organbuilder272
    @organbuilder272 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dave, I would like to thank you for that dissertation on concrete ties Vs wood. Lengthy but informative. I wonder if switching, though convenient for the dispatcher, is a bit too technical. When things go wrong, they can go very badly. I think all your viewers appreciate your patient narration illustrating the trials and tribulation of railroading. Educational and informative.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for the kind words organbuilder, glad you enjoyed the
      video on concrete ties. We do not have a dispatcher here, the train
      operators just go about their business hauling coal when the
      prep plant has coal and the harbor has barges to put it in. We do
      have a shift foreman in the office on all shifts who can help
      with coordinating everything. But this is not like a regular RR that
      would have a dispatcher. Very much appreciate your taking
      the time to pay us a visit and check out the malfunctioning switch
      video my friend.

  • @ocsrc
    @ocsrc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Buy yourself a QYT KT-8R 2way radio.
    They are cheap and a really great lightweight radio
    The stock antenna gives you 6 miles in UHF easy
    The display has 4 frequencies and easy to switch between them.
    Great to have a radio for each truck that you can grab and go.

  • @andrewavvenire116
    @andrewavvenire116 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was great!! All the resources being out, cool seeing the other cars getting there wheels shined up! All the rails and run around tracks being woken up. The second train is still pretty long. Didn't count them though. Great video

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Andrew, really glad you enjoyed and appreciate your
      stopping by and watching my good man.

  • @ronhelman3985
    @ronhelman3985 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Dave, I enjoyed the video

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Ron, really glad you enjoyed and appreciate your
      stopping by and watching my good man.

  • @richardaustin2640
    @richardaustin2640 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They can always rely on you to keep them rolling Dave!

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Richard, gotta keep that coal movin! Really glad you enjoyed and appreciate your stopping by and watching my good man.

  • @jefftoft5568
    @jefftoft5568 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video Dave, I just subscribed didn't realize you had your own channel. I will have a lot of videos to watch now.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed Jeff and thank you so much for subbing.
      Very much appreciate your watching the video and hope
      you will continue to enjoy my friend.

  • @christopherleenknecht920
    @christopherleenknecht920 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great video Dave 👍. We had manal switchs on the railroad I worked on. No elec problems. Keep them coming 🚂👍👍

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Christopher and really glad you enjoyed. This one
      used to be manual, but when they first decided to run 2 trains
      all the time years back they put in this electric switch and it
      has been a perpetual problem since then. We have 3 other
      electric switches and they give us no problems at all. The original
      switch here was a spring switch so you could run it one way
      without throwing, but going from the main to the diverging track
      had to get out and throw it manually.

  • @sjwatt
    @sjwatt ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome stuff!

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Simon, really appreciate your dropping by and
      taking in the video today my good man.

  • @GMCGUY-
    @GMCGUY- ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video Dave

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much GMCGUY. Glad to hear you had a good time
      and we certainly appreciate your watching and writing in my friend.

    • @NYandAtlantic
      @NYandAtlantic ปีที่แล้ว

      Love your attitude filming all of this even when things not do good. Thanks for filming and giving us better insight

  • @StormySkyRailProductions
    @StormySkyRailProductions 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Outstanding video Dave with lots of train action plus the illustration on the switch.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you enjoyed Steve. Really appreciate your visiting with us
      and for all the excellent support you have given the channel my
      good friend.

    • @StormySkyRailProductions
      @StormySkyRailProductions 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ccrx6700 Your very welcome Dave and its our pleasure to support a great hearted person as yourself and all the hard work you do.

  • @20molecula
    @20molecula ปีที่แล้ว

    A good video Dave! You may not think this is a big deal but to those of us who have never seen these things done on the rails it’s fascinating. Thank you Dave! RayG

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  ปีที่แล้ว

      Well thank you very much Ray for you really nice comment.
      Railroading is a big deal with me, it's the central preoccupation
      of my life. I'm so very blessed to be able to share a part of
      what I do here with you guys. it is amazing. Certainly do appreciate
      your watching and writing in my friend. your comment means
      a lot to me.

  • @Paw95
    @Paw95 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like watching them coal and coke cars pass by on the rail lines. This winter on my lay-off season ill go film them.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed Preston. Really appreciate your visiting with
      us today and watching my friend.

  • @grvolans
    @grvolans 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video Dave...hope you get that switch fixed!

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you and really appreciate your taking the time to stop by and watch the video today my friend.

  • @cedarcam
    @cedarcam 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was surprised how much there is in that switch machine Very different to anything we have which are driven over by gears. The hydraulic ones we have are just a small box with a solenoid valve for Normal or Reverse and contacts boxes fixed on the rails to detect the switch position. I would not be surprised if the heat had cooked something in sensor, sure was hot there and rail temperature must of been sky high

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      On one of our manual switches at the harbor we also have a
      contact box that sends a signal to a switch position light. Some time maybe next year I will give you an in depth look at the electric
      switches. Heat is unkind to electronic circuitry for sure. Appreciate
      your watching the video today my friend.

  • @thomasjunkins6491
    @thomasjunkins6491 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have always loved Railroadin 😍 ❤

  • @thomasjunkins6491
    @thomasjunkins6491 ปีที่แล้ว

    Worked @ Ford Electrictronics here in Connersville Indiana we were always troubleshooting proximity switches.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  ปีที่แล้ว

      Please come on out and do some consulting for us Thomas!
      We could use someone with your expertise.

  • @ssweeps
    @ssweeps 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Also carry a large white umbrella with you for some shade.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I need one of those umbrellas that fits on top of my hard hat! :-)
      Or, stay in the air conditioned truck.....

  • @alkennedy1124
    @alkennedy1124 ปีที่แล้ว

    I see the extra box of glass fuses lasting , that put some grease on the switch slides , lol nice thanks BigAl California.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Al for visiting with us and watching the movie my friend.

  • @davidbloxham6114
    @davidbloxham6114 ปีที่แล้ว

    Interesting video. New Zealand railways fan.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  ปีที่แล้ว

      Very glad you enjoyed David. We certainly do appreciate your
      taking the time to watch and write in my friend.

  • @ericcoffedgp40
    @ericcoffedgp40 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very neat! The switch machine is a very interesting device! Of course it was fun to watch the EMD in action!

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed watching Eric. I will do a much more in depth
      video maybe next year on these electric switches for you. Really
      appreciate all your nice comments and the great support
      you have given our channel my friend.

    • @ericcoffedgp40
      @ericcoffedgp40 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ccrx6700 Awesome! Sure thing Dave.

  • @szabados1980
    @szabados1980 ปีที่แล้ว

    The best days at the railway are when unusual movements happen and technology gives it up.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for the nice comment szabados1980. We really appreciate your taking the time to visit with us and check out the presentation my friend.

  • @tzadik36
    @tzadik36 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for this very informative video!
    Just emphasizes that one has to be prepared when in a pinch to fall back to the old methods.
    With the coming of Artificial Intelligence, a connected computer on the network will diagnose the problem, find the solution, and if possible, fix it itself in milliseconds, or direct a technician to the site with a step-by-step solution.
    Reminds one of how the Apollo 13 crew jury-rigged a sorution with duct tape and plastic film.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Duct tape is an important tool here on the RR also Robin!
      AI scares me. Those humanoid robots learn about our
      habits and share that with other AI robots and like you said
      they can learn and calculate in milliseconds and gather information,
      it's incredible what our future could hold in store for us. Appreciate
      all your great comments and for all the wonderful support
      you have given the channel for a long time now my friend.

  • @stephenroberts4895
    @stephenroberts4895 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ain't it lovely when technology doesn't want to work? Interesting video in showing some of the issues railroaders have to face.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Stephen, really glad you enjoyed and appreciate your
      stopping by and watching my good man.

    • @stephenroberts4895
      @stephenroberts4895 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ccrx6700 You're welcome, sir.

  • @TriGogglin
    @TriGogglin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome Dave, love seeing the inner workings of things, man technology sure is great when it works, keeps those guys from up and down outta the cab. But the old manual switches barely ever fail. You should parked your truck closer and sat in the A/C stay cool, thanks for another great video... stay safe my friend...

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for tuning in and checking out the show Pappy. Not
      enough room with some coal piles by the load out to get
      my truck down there, alas or I would have. We have 4 electric
      switches and none of them give us any problems except for
      this one, it has been a perpetual pain since it was put in.

  • @davidbass7593
    @davidbass7593 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I guess in the old days those switches were all set by manual... electrinics although fail from time to time but made things much better and less labor intensive thanks for sharing this Dave

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Your welcome and you are right David, in the days of old all switches
      were thrown manually, a lot of them still are. Appreciate very much your taking the time to write in and to check out the video my friend.

  • @trailwayt9H337
    @trailwayt9H337 ปีที่แล้ว

    My engineer sir.
    I am really happy with interested by your
    this different video from other videos.. I think these views from the video. How train replacing and working of switch and
    railway track changing in automatic and Manuel are viewed..your
    this video is differently impressed to me.
    carry-on your greate videos with your greate duty.. ❤️🧡💛💚

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  ปีที่แล้ว

      Really pleased you liked this one Thomas. Very much appreciate
      all your kind words and support you are giving the channel my friend.

  • @mustralineabsorbine5082
    @mustralineabsorbine5082 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That was a great video. Learned a lot by watching it. Well done. I have a suggestion. Could you show some video of the harbor and how the coal is shipped? Thanks :)

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Really glad you enjoyed mustraline. Thank you for the suggestion and
      someday maybe next year I will do a vid on the barge loading
      process. Right now I have enough videos made just waiting
      to be posted to last into February of 2023. And new stuff is
      getting made all the time. A lot goes on here. Really appreciate
      all you nice comments and the excellent support you have
      given the channel my friend.

  • @stanbrow
    @stanbrow ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes, I would really like to see a video describing the operation of your switches.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I will get to it Stan, but please be patient, it may be a year
      or more before I get to it. Got tons of other videos already
      made and waiting to be posted. Lot's of cool stuff to come
      your way in the meantime. Always a pleasure to have you
      visit with us and write in my friend.

  • @larryblaha
    @larryblaha ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Larry and really pleased to hear you had a good time
      with us today. We do appreciate your visit and for writing in my
      good man.

  • @TurboTimsWorld
    @TurboTimsWorld 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks and Happy Rails Guys x

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Really appreciate your taking the time to stop by and watch
      the video today my friend.

  • @sgttombailes3380
    @sgttombailes3380 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your videos Bro !! HooAH !!

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Tom for the kind words, very glad to hear you
      are having a good time with us. We very much appreciate your taking the time to visit and check out the video. May you have a most blessed day my friend.