It's an OHSA (federal) regulation--not a RR rule--that prevents workers from lifting over 40 pounds. Screw jacks like these are used everywhere, from cars to airplanes, all of which have designated 'lift points' designed into the structure. Friction in the trucks is in the wheel bearings, not the wheels to rails.
That’s really cool! As a carman, what does a typical work day look like for you? Are you usually on service calls or do you mostly stay at a railyard and work there?
@@Southern_Plains_Railfan im out of galesburg, we have a pretty big coverage area we work plus do things in the galesburg yard. Yes we are on call 24/7 pretty much for service interuptions on the main. We cover the ottumwa, barstow, mendota, brookfield, chilli and peoria subs.
That’s an interesting process, looks relatively easy. Especially love that B40-8W, 554 is actually my all time favorite 4-axle dash 8 of the old super. Both mainly both it still has its Leslie RS3L Horn, and attentibg Railfair 1991 at CSRM. Personal I think 554 is the ideal 4 axle dash 8 Warbonnet worthy of preservation, love to see that. But who knows, have to wait and see what’ll take place.
Yes, it is! I wouldn't say it's easy, but the railroads definitely got wheel changes down to a science! I saw that video you're talking about shortly after I saw 554 IRL. It was so cool seeing that engine in it's prime. Yeah, I think at least one of ATSF's wide cab engines should be preserved, since they were the last locomotives to work for such a historic railroad. We'll just have to see what the future holds.
Called a 3 piece truck (springs and wheelsets not included in that count), the simplicity of a bolster and two side-frames is genius. It's all held together with gravity and friction. No bolts or fasteners to fail inconveniently. Just basic, straight-forward engineering.
Big fan of the channel, great video and information. All your videos really helped on a recent railfan trip to Galesburg. We caught this B40 as well, unfortunately it was on the north side of town and hard to photograph. Keep up with the great vids!
I got to watch that but with those container cars and it was only one side and the car was even loaded fully (2 shipping containers oer car so 6 shipping containers)
That is amazing that seemed pretty much effortless what a quick and smooth wheel & axel replacement, AWESOME, 👍 MORE PLEASE.
Really Interesting Stuff when you think 🤔 about how Heavy Everything on the Railroad is. 👍
For sure!
Great vidio, going ta incorporate some of the details into my Yard layout. Thanks for the morning coffee...
This reminds me of the circus train episode in extreme trains when they replace the wheel.
Extreme Trains? I’ve never heard of that show, was it on the Discovery Channel or something?
@@Southern_Plains_Railfan I believe it was the history channel
1:24 I'm guessing there's a hotbox because an axle locked up
Maybe. I’m not sure what was wrong with the car in the first place.
wow this was awesome i only saw this only once a long time ago amazing and thank 🙂
Thank for a great video showing something we don't usually get to see.
You’re welcome!
So cool
Amazing content. Big fan of all these videos. Keep it up!
Thank you! I certainly will!
It's an OHSA (federal) regulation--not a RR rule--that prevents workers from lifting over 40 pounds.
Screw jacks like these are used everywhere, from cars to airplanes, all of which have designated 'lift points' designed into the structure.
Friction in the trucks is in the wheel bearings, not the wheels to rails.
This is really cool.
That was me changing that wheel
That’s really cool! As a carman, what does a typical work day look like for you? Are you usually on service calls or do you mostly stay at a railyard and work there?
@@Southern_Plains_Railfan im out of galesburg, we have a pretty big coverage area we work plus do things in the galesburg yard. Yes we are on call 24/7 pretty much for service interuptions on the main. We cover the ottumwa, barstow, mendota, brookfield, chilli and peoria subs.
@@MikeGoff-s8x Wow, that’s pretty interesting!
@Mike Goff Pretty dang cool.
What's it like doing something like this I'm highly interested in this job in general.
Supposed to gage the sideframes and rolling bearing adapters on a wheel change out.
That was cool, with good info.! (Dave).
That’s an interesting process, looks relatively easy. Especially love that B40-8W, 554 is actually my all time favorite 4-axle dash 8 of the old super. Both mainly both it still has its Leslie RS3L Horn, and attentibg Railfair 1991 at CSRM.
Personal I think 554 is the ideal 4 axle dash 8 Warbonnet worthy of preservation, love to see that. But who knows, have to wait and see what’ll take place.
555 would work pretty good I think, and it's in storage, so they wouldn't remove any of their locomotives from service doing that.
Yes, it is! I wouldn't say it's easy, but the railroads definitely got wheel changes down to a science! I saw that video you're talking about shortly after I saw 554 IRL. It was so cool seeing that engine in it's prime. Yeah, I think at least one of ATSF's wide cab engines should be preserved, since they were the last locomotives to work for such a historic railroad. We'll just have to see what the future holds.
I can only agree.
Called a 3 piece truck (springs and wheelsets not included in that count), the simplicity of a bolster and two side-frames is genius. It's all held together with gravity and friction. No bolts or fasteners to fail inconveniently. Just basic, straight-forward engineering.
Big fan of the channel, great video and information. All your videos really helped on a recent railfan trip to Galesburg. We caught this B40 as well, unfortunately it was on the north side of town and hard to photograph. Keep up with the great vids!
Thank you, I’m so glad I was able to help ya out! Will do, I plan to upload as long as I can!
NKP 190 (A PA1) is 3rd out on Manifest going east towards Chicago. It was last seen in Sugar Creek, MO at about 3:45 or 4:00 PM ish May 4, 2023.
Oh my. Do you know the trains symbol?
@@Railway_Railfan Thank you!
I got to watch that but with those container cars and it was only one side and the car was even loaded fully (2 shipping containers oer car so 6 shipping containers)