NS Rail Gang in Bath, PA

Norfolk Southern rail replacement gang working in Bath, PA. Each machine has a purpose.
Grove Crane- threads new rail inside the tracks
Spike Pullers- pretty self explanatory, pulls out the old spikes
Speed Swings- one picks up the old rail, the other uses an electromagnet to pick up spikes and plates
Plugger- fills in holes where spikes were removed so new spikes hold in the ties
Kribber Adzer- removes history from the ties and leaves flat surface for new plates
Excavator (with rail threader)- puts new rail on top of tie plates
Rail Welder- also pretty self explanatory, welds two rails together
Rail Heater- heats up the new rail to stretch it as much as possible to prevent kinks in the summer
Spikers- first one has built in gauger to set correct width and hold in place and the rest drive the rest of the spikes needed
BAM- Boxer Anchor Machine- applies anchors to hold the rail in place after temperature changes
PCAM- used to apply pandral clips (not used at this location)
Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoy.

[@wornoutwrench8128]

Old mechanic here. I understand the machines when you are working on them. Just nuts and bolts so to speak.
No railroads where I live so this is really interesting for me. Having a narrator explaining what is going on is awesome.
More please.

[@lumpar87]

Yeah, no problem. I've been doing stuff like this for years and I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@RalphRotten54]

Good stuff! Appreciate the narration of what's going on. You do well on your equipment repairs with explanations. Way for us "outsiders" to learn.

[@lumpar87]

Good to hear that you enjoyed it. I'm always open to suggestions. Thanks for your views.

[@jeffmachul9562]

Thank you watch all very interesting.

[@stancrouch9642]

That was the best up-close video I've seen yet. Thanks for that.

[@lumpar87]

Wow I really appreciate that.

[@milepost85]

Thank God iam retire 37 yrs bnsf west coast you boy are doing fine job

[@lumpar87]

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed my content.

[@rosalindgibbs3705]

All the years I watch the railroad fix
the tracks and remove all wooden
bat's it was exciting they came down
my coredoor about 3" times
over the yrs.
Looking at theses tracks I see wood bars
they do get wore out.

[@Jfrmr1]

I assume due to the location this would be the R8 gang. Used to work on it back in '07, the lineup has changed a bit since then. The grove crane would have been after the speedswings to thread the new rail in and had hydraulics for drilling and bolting the new joints (no Holland welder then). The hirail excavator and third spike puller with the bearsaw are new additions, used to have a gas K12 with a clamp. A railbound plugger is much nicer than the old Topkick box truck, used to be a 3 man job, with a driver pulled off whatever division gang was around. Was a good crew, miss some of those old heads. Great video!

[@lumpar87]

I think that's correct. Honestly I can't remember the gang number.

[@streetoutdoors3615]

It was actually R4

[@Jfrmr1]

@@streetoutdoors3615 I'm just glad to see any system gangs out working on NS after they chopped a dozen off a few years back

[@will5286]

Could have been a good vid-get your audio, camera work and commentary script together-otherwise why should anybody waste their time

[@lumpar87]

Thank you. I really appreciate your input and I'll try to do better in my next videos.

[@joelbutler7501]

Can't wait to see your videos of this process. Please tag me so I know you actually did something other than sit in Moms basement and troll.

[@lumpar87]

@@joelbutler7501 that's not really necessary. I actually need some of that kind of feedback so I can do better in the eyes of you viewers. It takes all kinds to make the world turn. You're better than that. Don't stoop to their level.