Although we may lament the loss of CPL signals, towers, SD35's, and a brakeman on the "cab" pulling the pin - there will always be a certain drama of the helper cutting off on the fly. Long live the "West End"!
I’ve had helpers we call them pushers where I worked in Canada never cut off on the fly because air was cut in feed valve out and had to put the sbu back on rear car.
That’s the good thing abt helper Link. You don’t tie into the brake system and then hit a button and it lifts the pin automatically and uncouples on the fly.
You know what the difference between two doctors and two train buffs talking with each other ? I don't understand anything being said ! But it's an interesting video !
You don't cut the air in on the helpers. The helper link syncs the automatic brake valve on the helper to the EOT. You cut it out and it applies and releases based on what the head end does. Then the pin can be pulled from the cab by the engineer and you cut away on the fly. It's against the rules for conductor to cut you away on the fly with the cut lever.
There’s a device called a helper link on manned pushers that allows the pusher engineer to push a button to cut off on the fly. There’s no need to tie air into the pushers. Most of the pusher crews are 30 plus year employees because it’s a rocking chair job, so they know how to operate off feel and train handling.
Hello Up engineer here, so our pushers trains have a device that syncs with our EOT at the end and when the train is set to whatever throttle they want it will automatically set ours with the two device linked together when they radio that there good I hit a button that physically separates the knuckles and we are able to cut out if you pull the pin while in motion I believe it’s immediate termination if caught witch there’s onboard cameras
Man that's a lotta' coal. One of those gonds is probably enough to heat a house for a century. Long live King Coal and thanks for the video.
The shot when they were decoupling, is amazing! Beautiful shot.
First time I've saw helpers cut off on the fly. Great video. Thankyou.
Never seen them Cut-Off on the Fly. Thanks for Catching and Sharing it. 👍🙏
Nicely done. Lots of great shots. Loved the one with the graveyard in the foreground.
Years ago in Gaithersburg Maryland,helpers cut off on the fly at the old station,a real treat to watch.
Where I live! Love to sit in Hershey's and shake on a barstool as the fast trains roar by. A little scary to be that close.
Great video and audio quality. Magnificent mountain terrain. Love to hear the GEVO growl!
Thanks sharing the outstanding video with magnificent locomotives. Railfanning endeavors are prominent. Bliss
Although we may lament the loss of CPL signals, towers, SD35's, and a brakeman on the "cab" pulling the pin - there will always be a certain drama of the helper cutting off on the fly. Long live the "West End"!
When I first hired out, I did that as a brakeman, pulling the pin and letting it go. First time it was just me and the engineer in the cab, that's it.
Excellent Job, I loved the groovy landscape and it seemed very peaceful also!
Should of gotten more audio of that Conductor, his voice sounds like an Angel from the heavens!
Merry Christmas!!! Also, awesome video, love the mountain sub
Liked this alot!! Keep 'em coming!
I’ve had helpers we call them pushers where I worked in Canada never cut off on the fly because air was cut in feed valve out and had to put the sbu back on rear car.
That’s the good thing abt helper Link. You don’t tie into the brake system and then hit a button and it lifts the pin automatically and uncouples on the fly.
super video bro ❤❤❤❤
Love this video and want to get down there to make some for my channel
Very cool!!
Helper Link in action. Saves a lot if time.
Great catches and nice video
Great Film 🎥
Why is there interchange tower there ? Was there another tracks there too ?
You know what the difference between two doctors and two train buffs talking with each other ? I don't understand anything being said ! But it's an interesting video !
Someone help me here. How did they do that automatic coupler? What about the air line? Thanks.
Those couplers on the air hoses are designed to pull apart
You don't cut the air in on the helpers. The helper link syncs the automatic brake valve on the helper to the EOT. You cut it out and it applies and releases based on what the head end does. Then the pin can be pulled from the cab by the engineer and you cut away on the fly. It's against the rules for conductor to cut you away on the fly with the cut lever.
@@r_mon_e You're not allowed by rule to do that.
There’s a device called a helper link on manned pushers that allows the pusher engineer to push a button to cut off on the fly. There’s no need to tie air into the pushers. Most of the pusher crews are 30 plus year employees because it’s a rocking chair job, so they know how to operate off feel and train handling.
Hello Up engineer here, so our pushers trains have a device that syncs with our EOT at the end and when the train is set to whatever throttle they want it will automatically set ours with the two device linked together when they radio that there good I hit a button that physically separates the knuckles and we are able to cut out if you pull the pin while in motion I believe it’s immediate termination if caught witch there’s onboard cameras
Do all of the engines and helpers go the same speed?
As long as they're all coupled together they go the same speed. That's the idea.
@@Greatdome99 and I was not trying to ask a dumb question. It always seems like the first engine strains and the last cars fly.
@pennyjjohnson908 As he train crest the top of the grade they pick up speed.
Thanks.Does that mean the couplings adjust to the stress of downhill speed change?
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