The keys are called anti-creepers. They keep the rail from slowly slipping out of alignment. The poundage mark on the side of all rail old and new is per yard. It's fairly common to see rails as old as these still in service to this day. They don't need to be replaced often if well maintained while in service. Yes, the 219 is a mile post marker.
And the “keys” are called anchors they go in between every 4th tie to hole the tie in place, the thing that slowly slips rail out of alignment is called gauge rods And the weight of the rail is measured by every yard so every 3 feet and the lines in the side indicate the month of when the Rail was made
This line is not abandoned but active and owned by the NYS&W. Often referred to as the “Utica Branch”. Granted it’s a very very very low use line. NYS&W still maintains it. Had a train come through about a month ago.
There should be a builders plate on the bridge and a date box in the concrete of the footer They used to haul coal trains, and they were heavy They needed overbuilt to handle the tons of coal. Those cars are shorter than box cars and they needed to support 2 or 3 cars at a time. Very heavy
Don't forget that the ties have been exposed to rain, which flows into the river. By the time ties are replaced, most of the creosote has already washed out.
Those items keep the rail from moving, not to keep it in gauge. When freight moves predominantly in one direction, the rail will move in the directiion of the heavier weight. The result can be a breakage of the rail at a joint, called a "pull-apart."
There is a section of NYSW that was washed out by the flood, and they still use the one section. Near Whitney Point is a switch and the section to the east is OOS Is this where you are?
each rail is 39 ft the rail is weight per yd the things you call pins are spikes, were the rails are bolted is called angle bars, after the date you count the vertial marks they are the month it was rolled
Awesome video! Love abandoned rail lines. Got to like the male Karen’s calling out trespassing while they praise hobo shoestring for illegally riding trains and breaking into locomotives. Anyway, thanks for sharing.
@@workwithkevinyeah, it always depends. Some lines are still part of their property like on the CSX, since they always wait for when some lines need freight. That’s why you’ll always see their engines on terrible tracks
Odd to think I track that had trains all the way up to 2006 would be Abandoned like this but washouts like this I suppose could lead to a track becoming unusable
I don't think it's abandoned ! The tops of the rails are shiny ! Some of the sleepers have been replaced and renewed !! The track is clear and doesn't have trees growing in it !
I've been a truck driver for 20 years and rails can't go as many places as trucks can. Beside that trucking (tractor trailers) can be a cheaper method.
@@workwithkevin Not true! Never walk in the gauge of the track [between the rails]. And expect movement of cars or engines on any track at any time in either direction. Basic railroad rules to live by.
Would you want people walking all over your lake home property deer you close it up for the fall? After all, it's not used any more. Same logic. A rail line is private property regardless of whether it appears to be abandoned. If you don't have the owner's permission, you shouldn't trespass.
The keys are called anti-creepers.
They keep the rail from slowly slipping out of alignment.
The poundage mark on the side of all rail old and new is per yard.
It's fairly common to see rails as old as these still in service to this day.
They don't need to be replaced often if well maintained while in service.
Yes, the 219 is a mile post marker.
Thank you. A learner.
And the “keys” are called anchors they go in between every 4th tie to hole the tie in place, the thing that slowly slips rail out of alignment is called gauge rods
And the weight of the rail is measured by every yard so every 3 feet and the lines in the side indicate the month of when the Rail was made
I enjoyed this video. Thanks for sharing :) Cool adventure, seeing some wildlife and parts that make up the railway.
Thank you for following
This line is not abandoned but active and owned by the NYS&W. Often referred to as the “Utica Branch”. Granted it’s a very very very low use line. NYS&W still maintains it. Had a train come through about a month ago.
Yes they did some more repairs. Someone said the train engine and at least one car had to run once to get funding or like.
I enjoyed this video. Thank you for sharing. Cool adventure of seeing wildlife and all the parts that make up the railroad.
Really loved this video.
Thx for sharing first time I heard of Oxford New York
Thanks for watching
You’d be surprised some of the track I’ve seen that they still run trains on
Those are not ground straps, they are bonding wires for signal system.
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Bond wires also are used for crossing signals.
There should be a builders plate on the bridge and a date box in the concrete of the footer
They used to haul coal trains, and they were heavy
They needed overbuilt to handle the tons of coal. Those cars are shorter than box cars and they needed to support 2 or 3 cars at a time.
Very heavy
Don't forget that the ties have been exposed to rain, which flows into the river. By the time ties are replaced, most of the creosote has already washed out.
Those lines on the side of the rail are months
Those items keep the rail from moving, not to keep it in gauge. When freight moves predominantly in one direction, the rail will move in the directiion of the heavier weight. The result can be a breakage of the rail at a joint, called a "pull-apart."
There is a section of NYSW that was washed out by the flood, and they still use the one section. Near Whitney Point is a switch and the section to the east is OOS
Is this where you are?
I am along the NY 12 and yes a portion was washed out but they repaired and sent a train recently at least as far as from Binghamton to Sherburne
You can collect railroad rocks for souvenir I still have it
the tops of those rails are shiny, which only happens when the line is still operable. The shinier the rail, the more active the line is.
I thought so too, but a few hundred feet the other way the tracks were washed out from the flood.
You and your son should build a rail cart and ROLL y'all's exploration.
My dad and I always wanted to do that.
Not in this line ...nysw will charge you as this line is active
219 miles to Jersey City
Spending a summer afternoon with your son... could any more heaven reach this world?
New sub, adorable cat ❤ I agree about more trains, less trucks
Great. Thanks for watching.
each rail is 39 ft the rail is weight per yd the things you call pins are spikes, were the rails are bolted is called angle bars, after the date you count the vertial marks they are the month it was rolled
Rails are connected to each other by joint bars. 105 lb rail is lightweight. Main line rail usually is at least 135 lb.
The "pins' are Spikes. The wood under the rails are Ties.
Thanks.
Gostei do vídeo ...muito interessante com lugares bonitos.
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The washer is not broken, its a lock washer.
No kidding
Those are called Railroad Spikes
I think this is the same rail line that runs through Greene. (not far from where I live)
Cool. You are right.
Awesome video! Love abandoned rail lines. Got to like the male Karen’s calling out trespassing while they praise hobo shoestring for illegally riding trains and breaking into locomotives. Anyway, thanks for sharing.
Yes
I have an old Santa Fe Railroad Spike
Beautiful video, enjoy it.
Name of the country ?
USA
This is private property. Walking on railroad property, regardless of whether apparently abandoned, can result in arrest for trespassing.
There are park benches next to tracks with parking area. Train doesn't run and no harm if no vandalism.
@@workwithkevinyeah, it always depends. Some lines are still part of their property like on the CSX, since they always wait for when some lines need freight. That’s why you’ll always see their engines on terrible tracks
if it wasn't for the road traffic noise it'd be the, place I'm headed to live in a Van down by the river
Chenango River, near Binghamton NY?
Yes runs down rt 12
They are spikes and not pins.
Where was this video filmed?
We were in Oxford NY
Pins?? How about railroad spikes
Odd to think I track that had trains all the way up to 2006 would be Abandoned like this but washouts like this I suppose could lead to a track becoming unusable
It's a shame.
Where this at? Very beautiful place
Oxford in central New York
Does anybody know what railroad this line belongs to?
I believe it was the NYO&W railroad
Those pins are called rail road spikes not pins
I can’t believe after rebuilding the entire Utica branch the just let it fall into disrepair again! What a waste of money damn!
Agree. I would rather the trains, than all these trucks.
I don't think it's abandoned ! The tops of the rails are shiny ! Some of the sleepers have been replaced and renewed !! The track is clear and doesn't have trees growing in it !
Parts of the track were separated down the line and washed out from the two floods we had.
I've been a truck driver for 20 years and rails can't go as many places as trucks can. Beside that trucking (tractor trailers) can be a cheaper method.
Do NOT walk on train tracks.
These tracks not used anymore.
@@workwithkevin Not true! Never walk in the gauge of the track [between the rails]. And expect movement of cars or engines on any track at any time in either direction. Basic railroad rules to live by.
Would you want people walking all over your lake home property deer you close it up for the fall? After all, it's not used any more. Same logic. A rail line is private property regardless of whether it appears to be abandoned. If you don't have the owner's permission, you shouldn't trespass.
A pity you don't know much about railroads...
Thanks alot. We were exploring not making a documentary.