Ballasting Track on the Northview Railway
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- After being out of service for a few years, the track to the Stansbury Lead Mine is being rebuilt. The original track was a siding, and was built with light rail and small ties. But this will track is now considered part of the mainline, and is being rebuilt with the heaviest aluminum rail and full 4x4 ties. The track is complete down to the mine and is currently being ballasted. 3/4" clean crushed limestone is used as ballast, and is hauled and spread using an ugly hopper car. The car is capable of carrying up to 700 lbs of ballast, but I like to do 3/4 loads of 525 lbs which is a bit less stressful on the newly laid track. The video shows how the hopper car is loaded and the ballast is dumped and spread. It does not show the leveling, tamping and manicuring process... but if you would like to see that, you are welcome to come out and help spread some ballast!
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In 1976 I decided to hitchhike the country and starting out in Philadelphia, I wound up in Sioux City, Iowa. I landed a job for Burlington Northern Railroad. I became a Sectionman, mostly replacing rotted ties and also worked the tamping crew, filling in the gaps with crushed stone. I got on the Saturday overtime crew and did a large section of the Sioux City Train Yard. I was in the best shape of my life and look back on those days fondly. Made some good friends before it was time to travel on. Stay well everyone.
Just like we done it on the CHWRwy main line years ago but in a larger scale. Lol! Great video! Thanks for sharing!
Nice job there!! if I was in the area, I would have absolutely lended a hand!!
Yes, I too would have applauded all of this hard work, had I been there! :D
Nice video, great workmanship on the railroad as a whole 👍🏻
Wow, labourious job. Love the grader blade, neat idea. Need a few more hopper cars. Thanks for posting.
What a sweet set up...that comes from a retired London tube driver
This is awesome!! I would love see this in person and let my kids see it as well. Very Nice set up!
This is beautiful ... I wish I had a RR like you do .... I just love it
Watching the instructions appear on screen, I kept thinking of Sylvester the Cat saying "First the powder, then the shot, then the wadding, tamp tamp tamp..." (BOOM!)
Nice work, doesn't get any cooler than that
I want a small train so bad.i love that setup.
That's a neat mini railroad ya got there
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Great video, James.
pretty wicked setup !!!!! My wife wants a train now!!!!
this new train simulator 2020 is looking great
That was very interesting to watch, big thumbs up.
Step 6 was very satisfying !!!
Need a small skid steer or compact tractor with a loader.
Still, looks great!
So many people were willing to help.
Hell, I'd send a hand if I wasn't so god damn busy helping the god damn SCP Foundation...
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You need about 20 of those hoppers, paint "Herzog" on the side, and a couple more engines to pull it
Because its incredible
Step 10: repeat for 12 years until complete. Aluminum rail? Wheelbarrow?
The aluminum rail is 1.5" tall rail that is close in size to 8 lb. steel rail. I bought it from a company called Real Trains. The rail is very nice to work with, and it is perfect for the 12" gauge trains. As far as the wheelbarrow is concerned, our railroad is located down in the woods, some distance from the driveway. The ballast was delivered by dump truck next to the driveway, so the only way to get it to the train is by hauling it with the wheelbarrow. It's good exercise, and it goes faster than you might think.
Richard Raucina Even if it takes forever it’s the enjoyment of the build...
I built and dismantled a back yard railroad
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@@NorthviewRailroader what locomotive do you use
@@melaniehowie4744 The loco in the video is one that I made - a freelance boxcab diesel. I've also got a diesel switcher and a couple of steam locomotives.
Nice Job. Thanks.
I'm 13 years old and your trains are amazing how much can they be I would to have one day I would love it to be my hobby
I was 12 years old when my dad and I started building my first locomotive, #86. Building a simple locomotive with a gas engine can be relatively inexpensive... but it will cost some money to build a railroad.
Awsome wish I had that kind of money
There are live steam clubs around the country, it is a good way to get started in the hobby with very little investment. And, depending on your talents, a locomotive can be built from scrounged materials relatively cheaply. Don't let a lack of funds discourage you if you are really interested.
Fascinating
BRILLIANT
Fantastic video ! 👍🏼
here in st. louis everyone is up in arms about how to pay for public rail line for the blighted part of the city, i say we just hire you lol
Hahaha... the WF&P is a lot closer, just get them to expand their line... :-D
Really nice 👍
I think I'd get a bigger ballast spreader, or more of them
Looks like you got a lot of trips back and forth,better get a cooler of beer at the rock pile
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Greetings from Missouri!
Those 4x4 ties must eat up a lot of ballast compared to smaller ties.
It is amazing. I was impressed. It's a wonderful railroad. It looks very fun.😊I subscribed.
Time for mini tamper and ballast regulator, mini surf gang time!!
You should be playing the little scene from Elmer fudd the I've been working on the railroad
LOVELY
Great. Thumbs up
Am I the only one that got scared the shit out of when he first quickly zoomed in on the guy in the train? I thought it was a manican at first.
That cool!! I would do that all day
Someone is having a fun retirement
You need 5 or 10 hopper cars for save time.
That would be nice if I didn't have to load ballast with a shovel and wheel barrow, but the one hopper car gives me a chance to rest during the train ride to and from the loading dock.
I don't think loco will haul that many loaded hopper cars.
he's happy taking his time...this seemed enjoyable to the Man. (better than doing Home chores this is more fun)
@@NorthviewRailroader you can afford the toy railway but not a machine that could load the materials? ?
@@mikeotterson6301 I realize that I said I "...have to load ballast with a shovel and wheel barrow...", but that is by choice. Using hand tools gives me much needed exercise - it's the same reason I use a push-mower instead of buying a riding mower. In both cases, the end result is the same; it just takes a little longer. In fact, the entire right-of-way of the N&F RR was graded by hand. Now, if I did this for a living for 40 hours a week, I would definitely have the machinery. But for a hobby, it means that a (relatively) expensive tractor would site idle 99% of the time. I have enough tools that sit idle as it is, such as my lathe. But, the lathe is necessary to make train parts - I can't machine an axle with a hand drill and a file - whereas a shovel and wheel barrow will move the same ballast as a front-end loader (albeit slower). So, I choose to use the hand tools, enjoy the exercise, and spend the money on other stuff... like a Mustang GT... :-D
Great work ! :)
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Nice Job !!
Using multiple hopper wagons will speed up the process.
ok, thanks.
i'll see about looking up directions etc.
about an 8 hour drive for me to Springfield.
what projects are lined up for this fall? (2017)
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loved the video
Remind's me of the small railway from the revren willbert Audrey's story
where is this at? i would be glad to come help.
Our railroad is in southwest Missouri close to Springfield. We are always glad to have help...
Your railroad is neat, I'd like to help ya build a tunnel, or lay more track
Building a tunnel would be pretty fun. I build Monolithic domes and building a 100 foot tunnel would be pretty quick and easy to do.
How many feet of track will a yard of ballast cover?
I read in another post below that people use hot rolled flat stock for rail. When you use that, do you need to crown the flat stock like the real rail is for around turns, or isn't that an issue like on a real train since the weight isn't nearly as much?
It just seems like you'd still get a lot of wear on wheels and the flat stock around the turns without a crown of some kind on the flat stock.
I've been looking into building my own railroad and I have a few questions. Keep up the great work.
I'd like to build a switch tower, too
You need a miniexcavator to load those hoppers ! Wish I was closer... would lend a hand with my equipment ! Great job anyway 👍 😀.
Exelente, Bravo! - BRASIL
good job ^^
Thats cool!
wow cool man,.....
Awesome 😀
Thanks
Cool! Nice job. I subbed. Greetz from the Netherlands, Joachim - TrainJJ
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Why not mount a push bar, that you can lower down to the track when needed to push the gravel and raise when not needed. Add a couple of more cars, then you would a better run.
great video
How many linear feet does a hopper-load cover, I counted 12 railroad ties in the video? So 15 to 20 feet I would guess?
The ties are 12" on center, so the 12 ties would be 12' of track. It varies; if I load the hopper to capacity (700 lbs) and the subroadbed is perfectly flat, then I can get 15' or so.
Strangely enough, I would love to come and work on a railroad like this. However as I live in West Virginia, the distance may be a factor!
Yes, that would be quite a commute! I'm sure there are small railroads close to you that would be happy to have your help...
@@NorthviewRailroader I live in West Virginia. The only trains we have here are Amtrac, Norfork Southern, and Chessy
David Hall That's a bummer. Maybe it's time to start building your own railroad?
Your wife must be proud
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I *REALLY* Want My Own Railway Now. Like Now.
Build one! It has been a lot of fun...
@@NorthviewRailroader,
I would but im only 13...
ReallyRandom64 Studios I started building #86 with my dad when I was 12. Even if you can't realistically start construction now, it doesn't hurt to have dreams and goals for the future!
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How did you make that locomotive?
The Boxcab was built from scratch. Had wheels cast in steel, then I machined them to size. Machined all the axles and shafts. Frame fabricated from square steel tubing, welded together. Homemade transmission using belt clutches for forward/reverse, and powered by a 6.5 HP Briggs & Stratton. Body is 16 gauge steel that I cut to size. It's not fancy, but it has been a very good workhorse for the railroad!
So, nice video, thanks. Where is this geographically? Stansbury sounds English or Canadian or even Aussie or New Zealandish.
This is in the middle of the United States. Stansbury Lead Mine was named after a friend of mine.
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Boooop....Boooop......seems legit........awesome video..
so why wasn't there a scale model front loader to do the first part?
Well, the railroad is set in the pre-WWII era, so a steam shovel would probably be more appropriate for the era. But, I would rather spend my time building trains than other types of equipment...
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Thank you!
You're going to need a bigger Hopper.
WOW! It was so cool, as you dumped the ballast in the hopper you could see it settle the car down on the springs. Can you come help me ballast my model railroad, LOL. GREAT video! Chuck RVRR subscibed
I'm into trains a lot
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Awesome, but talk about too much time on your hands lol
Lol there's no lead mine or out of service. This is just pretend play. I'd love to have a 1 foot or so gauge private rail of my own though similar to this for moving wood and rocks/dirt on my property as well as the occasional heavy boxes and cargo. Would be fun and save a lot of time and energy. With better quality cars made of metal though.
The heavy flatcar is capable of hauling 1000 lbs without problem - I've done it on a number of occasions. Everything on the railroad is hauled in by rail since there isn't any other access to most of the railroad.
Did I miss something? Where is this train and track.
The Northview & Frisco RR is located in southwest Missouri.
this is nice train for tha kids ☺
Whatsa "wheelbarrow"? Barrow, Alaska?
Wikipedia to the rescue: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheelbarrow
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Is this for mini me people?
Is amazing I love it I want one for a hobby
You might check out DiscoverLiveSteam.com - they have a "For Sale" section.
What gauge is this it looks to be 14 to 18 but I am not shore, I am building a small 18 gauge mining railroad and I have machine one wheel so far.
The N&F is 12" gauge. Your 18" gauge mining railroad sounds like a fun project, hope you post videos when you get it going.
Thanks, I have been filming the hole project so far and I hope to post it this fall, I post new updates on Facebook. There is a narrow gauge railroad group that post things on a regular basis and I think you would like it. hear is the link facebook.com/groups/271997459810847/
I hope it does not get flagged for you. Good luck with your railroad, and I subscribed to see the progress on your railroad and on your little wind up toy trains. Those things are quit cool.
what is your rails made of? how you acquire them?
My rail is extruded aluminum, although some 12" gauge railroads use steel rail. Most of my railroad is the old Real Trains 1.5" tall aluminum rail, but they went out of business some years ago. I think Roll Models (RMI) acquired the Real Trains rail, but I don't see the 1.5" tall listed on their site - you might give them a call if you are seriously looking for rail. Steel rail is a bit harder to find; most people look for used rail in 8 lb, 12 lb, or 16 lb sizes. One website you might check out for used rail is on the Discover Live Steam "For Sale" pages.
What part of the world are you from
Our railroad is in the USA, in the state of Missouri.
May I come and play too?
You need more hopper cars...
It's just a short hobby railroad, and the trip back and forth takes minimal time. There isn't much to be gained by using multiple hopper cars. Plus, I get to load a single car, then get a few minutes rest while I enjoy a nice train ride down to the work site. After I drop the ballast, I get to enjoy another train ride back to the loading dock. Multiple hopper cars would reduce the amount of time I get to ride on the train...
@@NorthviewRailroader very true. I was going to suggest a small bucket front loader... but that would really defeat your overall purpose...
Also, I need the exercise that I get from shoveling gravel and pushing the wheelbarrow. :-D
What size truck do you use
I'm not sure exactly what you are asking - what size are the trucks under the locomotive? What size of pickup truck do I have? Or is it a mis-typed word and you are asking what size track? Anyway, to cover all the basis, the locomotive has 5-1/2" wheels on a 12" wheelbase, my pickup is a 1/2 ton Chevy, and the track is 12" gauge, 1-1/2" tall aluminum rail on 4x4x24 ties on 12" centers. I'll be happy to clarify anything that I misunderstood.
Thank you
the word was supposed to be track not truck
NorthviewRailroader
Can you make the train wheel slip for a video I wanna see them it’s rarely to see these wheel slip all the time for me
Seems to be an awful lot of trouble just to get stoned.
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Lha niku gadahane pribadi nopo umum pak? Kangge wisata pak?
This is a private hobby railroad, so we aren't open to the general public. But, we are always happy to give a tour to a fellow railfan.
@@NorthviewRailroader itu lokasinya dimana om rumahnya? Saya dari kota semarang, indonesia. Saya menyukai video anda.
We are in the United States, near Springfield, Missouri. According to Google, it would take a 25 hour flight to get from Semarang to Springfield!
What country are you from
Our railroad is located in the United States, in southwest Missouri.
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