Major Problems on Bridge 8 Deck Replacement

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  • @daylightdave9405
    @daylightdave9405 Рік тому +13

    Ooomg Dave.. my heart just sank for you and all those hard working guys.. looks like something that would happen to me.. I'm thinking a Dato blade.. well only if it would fit in a circular saw.. Look forward to seeing this challenge.. !! That's Railroading! 😜 DD

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому +7

      Hey Dave always is a pleasure to have you visit with us. But
      as you full well know, things like this happen. That's railroading.
      next video coming out mid next week will show you more.
      Got several of your videos on the to watch list. I've just been
      really busy lately. For those of you reading this, Dave is a former UP
      engineer and has a really cool channel, please check out some
      of his videos to get a real insider's knowledge on railroading:
      www.youtube.com/@daylightdave9405

    • @robswan4170
      @robswan4170 Рік тому +1

      It's keeping men working

    • @daylightdave9405
      @daylightdave9405 Рік тому +3

      @@robswan4170 You got it Rob.. it's all keeping us old guys young.. have a good weekend.. 👍 😊 DD

    • @daylightdave9405
      @daylightdave9405 Рік тому +1

      @@ccrx6700 This was so nice of you Dave.... Im curious as to how the Bridge Nightmare is going? So we got nailed by a storm with high winds here.... One of my 20+ ft. trees is now laying in my driveway.... I gotta break out the saw too! Ooooh crap.... DD 🤪

    • @bcmineresearch
      @bcmineresearch 9 місяців тому

      "Dado" blade

  • @SIGINT007
    @SIGINT007 Рік тому +21

    It’s great that your management lets you film this stuff

    • @Voyager23B
      @Voyager23B Рік тому +9

      Agree! Speaks volumes about their company and the leadership within. Positive, creative, and hardworking employees who value quality work and longevity being fully devoted to the task at hand. That doesn’t happen by magic and it speaks to the quality of the company leadership who clearly lead by example.

    • @irongoatrocky2343
      @irongoatrocky2343 Рік тому +2

      Also sometimes it points to where the reality of the problem lies......
      we all make mistakes time to time as nobody is perfect!.....
      thus it can eliminate wrongful blame, or point out where we have to be careful in the future!

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому +7

      It certainly is. Without their support thousands of viewers would
      never get to see stuff like this. We are all very fortunate that
      the company I work for allows this. Management here knows
      I do these videos and have no problem with it, although it
      does come with some stipulations. Appreciate your
      nice comment and for taking the time to watch my friend.

  • @davidbass7593
    @davidbass7593 10 місяців тому +2

    Operator doing a good job putting in ties thanks for sharing Dave

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  10 місяців тому +2

      Yes he was David. Richard was 72 years of age when they did this
      bridge, very hot out and he stayed up on that truck all day long,
      all week. He's been a railroader all his life and loves it. Thanks so
      much my friend for watching the bridge deck replacement video.

  • @pdalko
    @pdalko Рік тому +2

    The best “Work” videos on UA-cam 👍👍👍

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому +1

      Thank you very much pdalko for the very kind words. We really
      appreciate all your wonderful support of the channel my friend.

  • @marc1553
    @marc1553 2 місяці тому

    Hi Dave. Again I say, it's always a pleasure to watch you. You are so awesome and explain things so that us non railroaders can understand it. Keep up the great job. Mark

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 місяці тому

      Thank you for the nice comment Mark. It's always a pleasure
      to have you visit with us and hear from you. May you have a
      very good day my friend.

  • @Voyager23B
    @Voyager23B Рік тому +24

    Dave - you have a very “laid back” style of commentary that is both educational and fun to watch/listen to. I have learned so much about the railroad from you. I was walking near railroad tracks with my wife and I showed her how and why the rail coupler bolts are staggered as a backup in the event a train shears off any, you would have at least 1/2 of the bolts still intact. That was all you, my friend! Thank you for these great videos!

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому +5

      Thank you Neil for the very kind comment. Glad you are enjoying the
      home movies. We really appreciate all your wonderful support
      my friend.

    • @capttom7772
      @capttom7772 Рік тому +4

      @Neil H, Agreed, I noticed this the 1st. video I watched. Dave has a "One of a Kind" style of teaching that you never get tired or bored ... he makes learning fun and interesting !

  • @davesflix
    @davesflix Рік тому +1

    A couple guys (masked and suited), a skill saw, some creosote and a brush, you're golden.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому

      Who you gonna call? Ghost Busters.... LOL Thanks so much
      my friend for dropping by and checking out the presentation
      today my friend.

    • @bcmineresearch
      @bcmineresearch 9 місяців тому

      "Skil" saw. It's a brand name.

  • @Bassotronics
    @Bassotronics Рік тому

    Woah, what a task!
    Extra work to be done but needing it within 3 days makes things even tougher.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому +1

      These guys ha d lot of adversity to deal with, but they handled
      it and never gave up. More to come in the next video. Always
      do appreciate your dropping by and writing in my friend.

  • @martir3499
    @martir3499 Рік тому +1

    Oh my I felt like I was right there with you while this work is going on. I love this stuff and you're right, you won't see this kind of thing anywhere else. Thank you again Dave for this fantastic stuff.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому +1

      Appreciate the very nice comment Marti. Thank you for taking the time to visit with us and check out the video my friend.

  • @hughgautier3894
    @hughgautier3894 Рік тому +3

    This is what I wished we'd seen the other day rather than a short. This is interesting.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому +1

      Next long video coming out you will see even more the timbers
      being replaced, that should be out sometime mid next week Hugh.
      it is really interesting to watch. Short video was because a large
      number of young viewers watch on their phones and watch
      the shorts rather than long videos, so shorts is to capture that
      viewing audience which would not normally see this being done.
      Very glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching my friend.

    • @fireballxl-5748
      @fireballxl-5748 Рік тому

      I prefer regular length over short as well but these are a lot of work and take a lot of time and even in the shorts I get good information and learn things.

  • @ManiacRacing
    @ManiacRacing 4 місяці тому

    Very cool! I spent a lot of time as a kid around railroad bridges, and I always loved the size and strength needed to carry the Big Iron! Thanks for showing us this awesome repair.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  4 місяці тому

      Appreciate the nice comment and glad you enjoyed Lowell. Thanks so much for stopping by and may you have a very good day my friend.

    • @ManiacRacing
      @ManiacRacing 4 місяці тому

      @@ccrx6700 Luckily although doing each timber will be annoying and time consuming, it won't be too hard to fix the problem. At least you're not stuck without options.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  4 місяці тому

      @@ManiacRacing 😊👍

  • @FrogandFlangeVideo
    @FrogandFlangeVideo 11 днів тому

    Thank you sharing this difficult project issue with us, Dave. James.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  9 днів тому

      Your certainly welcome James. A much needed improvement. Really appreciate your taking the time to watch the video my friend, may you have a very good day. And, if you haven't already done so, check out my second channel with more cool videos on it:
      www.youtube.com/@ThatsDavesOtherDoings

  • @johnpyke4537
    @johnpyke4537 Рік тому

    Dave, Of all the railroad shows that are on U-TUBE yours is THE MOST INFORMATIVE; I HAVE WATCHED SEVERAL. You are doing it all with your cell phone.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому

      Thank you very much John for the very kind words. Really glad
      you are enjoying. We are very fortunate that the company here
      allows me to do this. Thousands of folks get to see a part
      of railroading that no one else shows. Very much appreciate
      all your wonderful support of the channel my friend.

  • @hungrywolftreelandscape5324

    Dave, Travis here, I love the videos!! been watching since you first started UA-cam. I'm 27 and always had a passion about railroading, its awesome. I love it so much I tried to apply to Pan Am but it's tuff to get into, so I've been a paving guy doing road paving since I was 18. I still might try and apply to work on rails again. but I want to say thank for all your knowledge, good spirt and everything you do, your an inspiration, you definitely are a mentor, keep these awesome videos going. be safe out there sir.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому +1

      Wow Travis, what an awesome and very nice comment. We are so
      glad you are having a good time with us. We really appreciate
      all the wonderful support you have given the channel my friend.

  • @johnsmart964
    @johnsmart964 Рік тому +5

    Thank you very much for sharing this with us, the trials and difficulties of railroading has certainly been brought to the fore in this situation. It is fascinating to see these men at work.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому +2

      Your very welcome John. Thank you so much for all your wonderful
      comments and for the great support you have given the channel
      my friend.

  • @ThePaulv12
    @ThePaulv12 Рік тому +2

    From a viewers' perspective your 'Major Problems' are our manor from heaven. I really enjoy triumph over adversity type vids particularly when it's rail based.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому

      Well thank you very much for the very kind words. Adversity happens
      on the RR. These guys were the best. They persevered and
      never gave up working thru a tough situation in the high heat.
      Kudos to them. Always is a pleasure to have you join us and
      hear from you my friend.

  • @robertf3479
    @robertf3479 Рік тому

    I learn something new with every video you share Dave. I've come to understand why another railfan would refer to the track as the single biggest moving part of any railroad.
    Stay safe sir.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому

      Thank you very much for taking the time to check out the presentation my friend. We really appreciate your visiting with us.

  • @Boilermaker-Rick
    @Boilermaker-Rick Рік тому +2

    Well Dave it's not a job unless you have problems. Great video Dave!

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому +1

      Sure would be nice to have a job once in awhile that doesn't
      have problems tho Rick....:-) But, that's railroading. Always
      enjoy having you visit with us my friend

  • @beverlymichael5830
    @beverlymichael5830 Рік тому +5

    There is always something. They will get it fixed and back in business. Looking forward to the next video. You have dedication working all day. Getting off work then filming this project.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому +1

      Thank you Beverly for your always positive comments. We
      really appreciate all your wonderful support my friend.

  • @dezertraider
    @dezertraider Рік тому +1

    THANK YOU DAVE,,STAY WELL

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому +1

      Your certainly welcome. So nice of you to stop by today and
      check out the home movie my friend.

  • @richardaustin2640
    @richardaustin2640 Рік тому +10

    Neat work by some great operators Dave. Very frustrating to see the dap problem, but I have no doubt the crew will get it sorted! To quote a very wise man..."that's railroading" 🙂

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому +3

      Yep, that's railroading, not sure about the wise man part tho....LOL
      Richard is 72 and a very good operator and a great guy. How bout that, same name as you. Can't thank you enough my friend for
      coming out and playing on the bridge with us tonight.

  • @tomeasley5979
    @tomeasley5979 Рік тому

    Dave, that is the ultimate BUMMER. I guess that is why Norm Abrams always said measure twice, cut once. That is going to be a tough go with all of the fresh creosote. As always, thanks for taking your time after work to get an excellent video, edit it and post it. Awesome!

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому

      Things happen Tom, but that's railroading. Just not a part
      you want to see. Guys did awesome and worked thru a tough
      situation. Next video out will show you more of what they did.
      Always enjoy hearing from you my friend.

  • @johndanaher6371
    @johndanaher6371 Рік тому +2

    That's a unique problem with the ties. Shame it caused extra work for the crew. That crane operator sure is good too. Thanks for sharing again sir.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed John. Guys persevered and got the job done
      despite the adversity they faced. Richard is 72 years of age
      and a really great guy. Always is a pleasure to have you
      stop by and check things out my friend.

  • @petezapadka
    @petezapadka Рік тому +3

    Holy crap, Dave! You were making me nervous when you were out on that bridge! What a terrible problem for Bridge 8! Again, these are amazing issues that the general public would never know. Thank you, sir, and be careful!!

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому +2

      LOL, believe it or not Pete I'm afraid of heights, I don't like
      getting up on a step ladder. But being up on a RR bridge that
      high never bothers me.... now go figure that one out. Appreciate
      your visiting with us today my friend.

  • @pauld.1256
    @pauld.1256 Рік тому

    Love watching railwork! Especially with the grappler sliding in the ties… no doubt it’s not his first day!! Keep up the great work!

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому

      It is pretty interesting to watch isn't it Paul. Something that not
      too many folks ever get to see being done up close. Richard
      the operator is 72 and been a railroader all his life. He's not
      only a very good operator but a great guy. Thank you my friend
      for checking out the video today.

  • @bibledefinedbymartycozad
    @bibledefinedbymartycozad Рік тому

    Thanks for taking time after work and showing us. You get a raise.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому

      Thank you for the very kind words, very glad you liked the show.
      We very much appreciate your tuning in and watching my friend.

  • @DrJonez
    @DrJonez 7 місяців тому

    Today I learned what a timber dap is. Thanks Dave! 😄

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  7 місяців тому

      Most folks had no clue what a dap is WheezerOfJuice, now
      a whole lot of folks know. The machine they use to cut the daps
      at the mill is pretty impressive. I was at the mill watching them
      but they asked me not to make any videos there. Glad you
      could take the time to write in and to check out the bridge
      deck replacement.

  • @ericcoffedgp40
    @ericcoffedgp40 Рік тому +6

    That's disappointing, but you guys work wonders! As always Dave thanks for having us along!

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому +1

      yep but that's railroading. We had a great bunch of guys here Eric that never gave up despite the adversity they faced. Thanks so much
      my friend for all your wonderful support of the channel.

    • @ericcoffedgp40
      @ericcoffedgp40 Рік тому

      @@ccrx6700 Like true railroaders! You're welcome Dave!

  • @wmrg1057
    @wmrg1057 2 місяці тому

    He makes it look easy, some one with lots of experience

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  2 місяці тому

      Thank you for the nice comment and glad you liked the video B GE. Really appreciate your taking the time to check it out and may
      you have a very good day my friend.

  • @raymondsprengelmeyer1278
    @raymondsprengelmeyer1278 Рік тому +4

    That looks like a real headache Dave! Whenever work is done there is a possibility for mistakes. You and your colleagues will come up with a solution. Thank you for sharing Dave, you always keep a positive attitude!

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому

      Yep Raymond somebody measure wrong on the center span girders. But mistakes happen to the best of us. These guys did a remarkable
      job and never gave up. Kudos to them for their supreme efforts.
      Really thank you my friend for taking the time to watch and write in.

  • @SmallMartingale
    @SmallMartingale Рік тому

    Hey Dave, thanks a lot for stopping on your way home just to take that cool video for us. Always appreciate the interesting things you take the time to share 👍

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому

      Thank you very much for sending your very kind words. We really
      appreciate your tuning in and watch my friend.

  • @tomedgar4375
    @tomedgar4375 Рік тому

    Great maintenance of way work, Stuff we would never get to see, thanks Dave for stopping by on your way home

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому

      Thank you Tom for the very nice comment. We certainly appreciate
      all your wonderful comments and all the great support you
      have given the channel my friend.

  • @jefftoft5568
    @jefftoft5568 Рік тому

    Thanks for explaining that Dave, looking forward to the resolution of the problem. Sounds very labor intensive. Thanks Dave!

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому

      Your welcome Jeff. Really appreciate your taking the time
      to watch and write in my friend. Here is the next video in that
      series where I show you how they made their corrections:
      ua-cam.com/video/7-KKDoYjxSs/v-deo.html

  • @StormySkyRailProductions
    @StormySkyRailProductions Рік тому

    Lots involved in this project of bridge timber replacement. We helped the Bridge and Buildings dept. once and awhile but we usually didn't take care of this. Great video once again Dave. Have a nice rset of your evening.(Steve)

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому +1

      Yes sir, big job. Most RR's as you say, have their own bridge
      departments that specialize in this kind of stuff. Really glad
      you enjoyed and we certainly appreciate all your wonderful
      support of the channel my friend.

    • @StormySkyRailProductions
      @StormySkyRailProductions Рік тому

      @@ccrx6700 Your very welcome Dave and have a nice rest of your evening.

  • @Eddy63
    @Eddy63 Рік тому

    Well like you always say , that's railroading ... Good vid of a tough job ... Much appreciated ... Thx Dave for posting these vids ...

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому

      Your welcome, very glad to have you stop by and take in the
      presentation my friend.

  • @williamralph5442
    @williamralph5442 Рік тому

    Amazing the effect of the sun on the rails. Thanks Dave

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому

      Yep William, glad I could show you a heat buckle. Fortunately
      it went back almost to place the next morning after the rails
      had cooled, they only had to bar rail over a bit to get it
      back in place. Thank you so much for dropping by and checking
      out the bridge repairs tonight my friend.

  • @anthonysaggio6551
    @anthonysaggio6551 Рік тому

    The person operating the crane has skills a job well done

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому

      Anthony that operator is 72 years of age. he is an excellent
      operator and a really great guy. hard worker, I can only
      speak in superlatives when talking about him. Thank you so
      much my friend for taking the time to watch and write in.

  • @valeriebassett3107
    @valeriebassett3107 Рік тому

    He's doing a great job! Thanks for sharing.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому

      Richard is 72 Valerie. Been a railroader all his life and is a
      great guy. We like to see Richard show up here. Men like
      that they don't make anymore. Certainly do appreciate all
      the wonderful support you have given our channel my friend.

  • @morse2795
    @morse2795 Рік тому +5

    Wow, that sucks Dave. To have that sort of problem with just a few days to have the job completed. That really amazes me that the rails can bend like that from the heat. They looked like they had a pretty good curve to them. I sure like how you share all of this with us and the way you explain things. Keep these great videos coming for us.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much for the very nice comment. Mistakes
      happen to the best of us. These guys did a remarkable job
      and never gave up. Very much appreciate your dropping by
      and taking in the presentation my friend.

  • @artillerest43rdva7
    @artillerest43rdva7 Рік тому +2

    that is bad when some one screws up, and others have to do the fix it.
    I hope that they find who oopsed and make them accountable.
    it is just a great watching the skill of the operator move the long
    ties, fitting under the rails. making it look so easy! hours of doing
    that type of repairs, nice video to see another aspect of railroading! barry

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому

      Mistake happen Barry as you well know. But these guys
      persevered and got the job done despite the adversity they
      faced. Always appreciate your taking the time to visit with
      us my friend.

  • @richardbause2453
    @richardbause2453 Рік тому +1

    Dave, I was building a new run around and at one end was a bridge 🌉 that required 65 timber. Being we were going over water 💧, we had to use Green Treated Timber. No dap.
    We removed the old Timber, cleaned off the steel, gave it a quick coat of red Primer paint, then laid Convear belt onto the beams for cushion.
    Since we had no dap, I tacked 6 Timber together then marked out for the dap.
    Using a good circular saw & a 60 tooth blade, I just kept going back and forth, about a 1/4 inch between passes.
    Took my hammer and broke the wood off then cleaned up what was left with a chisel.
    The beam was about 18 inches wide 😳.
    Stay safe my friend,
    Richard Bause

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому

      I'm surprised the EPA still allows many RR to use creosoted
      timbers over streams. Good job on the hand dapping, that's
      a lot of work! They used a circular saw and a hand adze for
      these. Always appreciate your joining in with us and checking
      things out my friend.

    • @richardbause2453
      @richardbause2453 Рік тому

      @@ccrx6700 thanks my friend.
      When it comes to water 💧, EPA & DEC are always looking over your shoulder 👀.

  • @tzadik36
    @tzadik36 Рік тому

    Thanks for this video!
    Looks like someone from the past left your folks quite a mess!

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому

      Your welcome Robin. Our timber supplier has original prints for some
      of the bridges and some they can't find them, this one they
      couldn't find. Guy who measured did not measure center span
      girder right. A big mistake, but mistakes happen to the best of
      us. These guys did a remarkable job in what they had to
      deal with. Always appreciate it when you come to visit with
      us my friend.

  • @Bongofurry
    @Bongofurry Рік тому

    How hard some people work. Good video keep em alive !

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому

      Thank you very much for the nice comment. We really appreciate
      your taking the time to watch and write in. Kudos to these
      guys who never gave up and dealt with a very tough situation.

  • @jimpokorny4598
    @jimpokorny4598 Рік тому +1

    Great video Dave. Somebody is going to have a dirty job cutting the dap wider. Stuff happens so they say. 🙏

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому

      Thank you Jim. Early next week will be another video out
      where I show you what they did to widen the dap, it was a pain,
      but they got it done, but that's railroadin. Thank you so much
      my friend for dropping by and watching tonight.

  • @briankemp5206
    @briankemp5206 Рік тому

    That's a swift kick in you know what! How you handle adversity speaks volume! Great video Dave.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому

      We were lucky Brian to have such a great bunch of guys here who
      persevered and never gave up. Thanks so much for the very
      nice comment and for all your wonderful support of the channel
      my friend.

  • @lewistodd9242
    @lewistodd9242 Рік тому +1

    Great video Dave. Only you give us such great detail. That looks like a lot of notching to do. Have a great day my friend.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much Lewis for your always positive and kind
      comments. We very much appreciate all your wonderful
      support my friend.

  • @robswan4170
    @robswan4170 Рік тому

    I just love channel and you seem to have best personality. Keep up the amazing work Dave

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому

      Thank you very much Rob for the very kind words. So glad you
      are enjoying. We certainly appreciate your wonderful support my friend.

  • @joshuam.6404
    @joshuam.6404 Рік тому

    That man is a surgeon with that crane! It’s like an extreme version of the game Operation 😮

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому +1

      That man is 72 years of age Joshua! Been a railroader all his
      life. Excellent operator and a great guy to be around and have
      on the job. There nothing he hasn't done on the RR. Thank you
      so much for paying us a visit and checking out the show my friend.

  • @lawrietaber657
    @lawrietaber657 Рік тому +1

    Omg I could feel the the cursing over here in the uk 😂😂😂dam good team thanks Dave for the vid hope it gets sorted out soon.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому

      These guys had some tough things to deal with Lawrie, but
      they persevered and got thru it. Kudos to them for that. We
      were lucky to have such a fine group of men on this job
      who didn't give up. Always appreciate your visiting with us
      my friend.

  • @KWMeikle
    @KWMeikle Рік тому

    Every jobs a big job
    Thanks for the video

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому

      That's railroading Kevin. :-) Always glad to have you stop
      by and visit with us my friend. Thank You.

  • @sgttombailes3380
    @sgttombailes3380 Рік тому

    Had some Uncles on the MOW crews for the CSX Gainesville Midland RR. We got old ties to build bridges over the creeks and rivers on our farm.. And for corner posts for pasture fences. They worked great.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому

      Got many a tie for a post here on my farm also Tom.
      Appreciate your taking the time to visit with us and watch. May
      you have a most blessed day my friend.

  • @j.mygrant3752
    @j.mygrant3752 4 місяці тому

    Richard certainly has a deft touch as an operator!

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  4 місяці тому

      Thank you for the kind words J. mygrant. You are right, he is a really
      good operator. Appreciate very much your checking out the video and may you have a very good day my friend.

  • @ejharrop1416
    @ejharrop1416 Рік тому +1

    By golly that is pretty bad but the crew is going to over come and get the bridge back in service on time. Take care, stay safe and good luck.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому

      Yes they did EJ, those guys persevered and got the job done,
      Kudos to them for their excellent efforts. Always is a pleasure
      to have you visit with us my friend. Thank You.

  • @garymessina1609
    @garymessina1609 Рік тому

    Contractor is doing a great job thanks Dave for letting us look over your shoulder great video thanks again

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому

      Thank you Gary for the really nice comment. Cannot say
      enough how much we appreciate your kind words and for
      taking the time to watch tonight my friend.

  • @declanmoran1894
    @declanmoran1894 Рік тому

    Wow! How one mistake can have a huge impact on a job .
    Hope it all pans out okay .
    Thanks for showing us Dave 👍

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому

      Mistakes happen, this one was a big mistake, but the guys
      persevered and got the job done despite the adversity they
      faced. Kudos to them. Very much appreciate your deciding
      to tune in and watch the show today my friend.

  • @robertgift
    @robertgift Рік тому

    Thank you, Dave, for taking your time and showing us this.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому

      Your very welcome Robert. Thank you so much for the kind words
      and for taking the time to watch my friend.

  • @Hyrev1
    @Hyrev1 Рік тому

    Man o man that had to be gutting for the guys when that fitment problem was discovered. Hopefully the trimming goes smoothly, the heat buckle gets drawn back into place, and the train can start rolling on schedule!
    Fantastic video Dave! Thanks for showing the good days annnnd the bad days!
    👍🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃💯💪

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for the very nice comment. These guys did a heck
      of a job sticking with some tough situations. Kudos to them
      specially in that really hot weather. Buckle cam back in when
      it cooled off over night, they just had to bar it over a bit into
      place. Will show you more of the trim work in the next video
      out this week. Appreciate your watching my friend.

  • @ronhelman3985
    @ronhelman3985 Рік тому

    Great video Dave, that can really mess things up!!

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому +1

      Thank you Ron. Very much appreciate all your wonderful support
      of the channel you have given us my friend.

  • @davenitsch6094
    @davenitsch6094 Рік тому +1

    Wow, that was unfortunate Dave, I feel for all involved! Good luck with it all!

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому +1

      Yep Dave somebody measure wrong on the center span girders. But
      mistakes happen to the best of us. These guys did a remarkable
      job and never gave up. Kudos to them for their supreme efforts.
      Really thank you my friend for taking the time to watch and write in.

  • @brianpettit8951
    @brianpettit8951 Рік тому +1

    I love the smell of creosote and most other petroleum distillates.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому +1

      Someday I'm gonna figure out how to make a scratch and smell
      video, creosote will permeate the viewers home location when
      that happens.... :-) Railroaders love the smell of creosote
      on a very hot day.... Thank you so much my friend for
      visiting with us tonight.

  • @tpobrienjr
    @tpobrienjr Рік тому

    The crane operator has a good touch. It is almost as if he handles those big timbers with thumb and forefinger. Amazong.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому

      It was a very hot week Thomas. Richard is 72 and stayed up
      there on that grapple all day long. He is a good man, everyone
      likes Richard. I will give him your compliments next time I see him.

  • @Robbie31
    @Robbie31 Рік тому

    that was interesting thankyou for explaining the terms as im in uk looking forward to next bridge episode

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому

      Very glad you enjoyed Robert, thank you for the really nice comment. Appreciate your visiting with us and watching. May you have a most blessed day my friend.

  • @secondarymainlineproductio3033

    Those old timbers seem to be in relatively good shape!

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому +2

      Some of them were, some weren't. Can't judge a timber from
      just the tops. Got to watch underneath as a train goes over the
      bridge. If the timbers are moving up and down, those timbers
      are soft and spongy and not a good thing. When that happens,
      it's time to replace all of the timbers. Very much appreciate
      your stopping by and checking out the show my friend.

    • @secondarymainlineproductio3033
      @secondarymainlineproductio3033 Рік тому

      @@ccrx6700 I see what you mean, does that railroad interchange at all with others, or is it strictly load and unload the same cars point A to point B?

  • @mattkinnard6899
    @mattkinnard6899 Рік тому

    Time to make lemonade. Thanks for the unique footage and insight.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому +1

      Your welcome Matt. Really nice to have you join in with us
      playing on the bridge my friend. I'm sure those guys would
      have loved a cold glass of lemonade on those really hot days.

    • @mattkinnard6899
      @mattkinnard6899 Рік тому

      @@ccrx6700 Absolutely, referring to the dapped timbers, when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. 😀

  • @trailwayt9H337
    @trailwayt9H337 Рік тому

    Engineer sir.
    Works are very amazing. by replace of crossing bars on the railway track. It is very systematic hard works also. Thankyou for introducing of this informable video.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому

      Yep Thomas somebody measure wrong on the center span girders. But mistakes happen to the best of us. These guys did a remarkable
      job and never gave up. Kudos to them for their supreme efforts.
      Really thank you my friend for taking the time to watch and write in.

  • @davidsnyder2000
    @davidsnyder2000 Рік тому

    I was cringing when you were on the bridge by where the railroad ties were taken out. That looked like a long drop😬 Just watching the video brought back memories of being afraid of heights. I couldn’t do the job you do

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому

      it is most interesting David, I too am afraid of heights, I don't
      even like getting up on a step ladder, yet being on one of our
      RR bridges doesn't bother me at all, that's really weird. Thank
      you very much for stopping by and checking out the deck
      replacement my friend.

  • @paulmorgant208
    @paulmorgant208 Рік тому

    Murphy is at it again! Dang him!

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому

      Yep, but he could have picked a cooler day to show up....LOL. We certainly do appreciate your visiting with us Paul and checking out the video. May you have a most blessed day my friend.

  • @falksweden
    @falksweden Рік тому

    Another great video, Dave! Skill is not handling when everything is going according to plan, it's how you act when it isn't :)

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому +1

      Thank you my good man. You are so right about the skills.
      Great pilots are not made in calm seas, they are made in
      rough seas. Very much appreciate your visiting with us and
      taking in the video tonight.

  • @rustyc521
    @rustyc521 Рік тому +3

    That’s a dang good operator right there! Great video,Dave! Also love seeing safety is first and foremost!
    That really stinks about the dap not being cut wide enough. A lot of work to make it right. Thanks for explaining what dap is! I was way wrong as I thought it was for the tie plates. Also Dave,on a curved bridge like that with some super elevation on the track,can that be accomplished by the dap angle where it meets the bridge girder? Be safe out there friend!

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому +1

      Yes he is Rusty. Richard is 72 years of age and a really good
      operator. One of the best, We always tease Lucky about how
      he needs to learn from Richard, along with some more
      colorful railroad humor....LOL Thank you so much for checking
      out the presentation tonight my friend.

  • @MusicByWinston
    @MusicByWinston Рік тому

    They should put a dado blade on a circular saw and cut to width. It's gonna take a long time, but it's quicker than reordering, I'm guessing. Thank you for getting out there and showing the details on this project. This stuff is fascinating.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому +1

      Stay tuned, next week will be the sequel to this video where
      I show you what they did to widen the daps. Very much appreciate
      your taking the time to drop by and check out the video today
      my friend.

  • @wilburroth5150
    @wilburroth5150 Рік тому +1

    Never a dull moment on the railroad! Looks like a job for a skilled chainsaw person. Very interesting video Dave. I like learning how things are done especially on construction projects. Look forward to the next installment.

    • @alandaters8547
      @alandaters8547 Рік тому +1

      Agreed- circular saw for vertical cut, then chainsaw horizontal rip cut. Sounds tricky and back breaking, but fast! Maybe make a temporary "bench" at good working height and have grapple truck move them on and off.

    • @wilburroth5150
      @wilburroth5150 Рік тому

      @@alandaters8547 Excellent idea!

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому

      Always an adventure here Wilbur. These guys did a remarkable
      job dealing with the adversity and high heat. They never gave up.
      We give them a big thumbs up for their efforts. More to show
      you on the bridge in the next video out. Thanks so much my
      friend for all your great comments and wonderful support of
      the channel.

  • @christopherleenknecht920
    @christopherleenknecht920 Рік тому

    Great video Dave, looks like someone had a big boo boo. Someone will have to answer to that😳 Looks like OT is needed to get this done Now. Thats railroading. Thanks again Dave 👍 🚂 Please keep us updated

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому +1

      Timber supply company dapped the timbers the way they were
      given the measurements. Unfortunately the guy who measured
      did not measure the center girder right. But mistakes happen
      to the best of us. My dad always said to err is human, to forgive
      divine. Always appreciate your coming out to visit with us my friend.
      Will show you more of what they did in the next video coming out
      soon Christopher.

  • @billyvalentine1836
    @billyvalentine1836 Рік тому +1

    I worked track for NYCT on elevated structure 25 years, break out the chain saw. Minor set back!!

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому +1

      Mistakes do happen, sadly in this case it cost them a good bit
      of time and the bridge deck did not get completed yet. But, that's
      railroading. Really appreciate your stopping by and checking out
      the show my fellow railroader.

    • @billyvalentine1836
      @billyvalentine1836 Рік тому

      @@ccrx6700 you would be amazed on how track is renewed and maintained in New York City Tranist. Some parts of the job we still work the old basics, and other parts modern-day. It is a well rounded education of track, from ballast, concrete to bridge (structure), tangent, curves and switches. Be safe out there. Always get home the same way you left!!

  • @chrisorth
    @chrisorth Рік тому

    Good one, Dave. Thanks

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому

      Thank you very much Chris, glad you enjoyed. Really
      appreciate your taking the time to visit with us and watch the
      video. May you have a most blessed day my friend.

  • @tpobrienjr
    @tpobrienjr Рік тому

    Many years ago (1950s), my Dad and his friends got hold of some half-crossties, hauled them out to a little island in the Laguna Madre, and made a foundation for a fishing cabin. I think the cabin is still there.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому

      Lot's of good uses for used ties and timbers. Glad to see
      they weren't going to waste Thomas. Thank you so much for
      checking out the bridge problems my friend.

  • @peterlewis7292
    @peterlewis7292 Рік тому

    Hi Dave, oops somebody has an elasticated tape measure!
    Thank you for your time to film and to show us your updates, I suppose if you were to use a combination of new timbers and old soft ones would that increase the risk of rail bending and fracture in time?
    Thank you and have a great weekend.
    Rgds, Peter.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому +1

      Yep Peter somebody measure wrong on the center span girders. But
      mistakes happen to the best of us. These guys did a remarkable
      job and never gave up. Kudos to them for their supreme efforts.
      Really thank you my friend for taking the time to watch and write in.

  • @paulrosa6762
    @paulrosa6762 8 місяців тому

    You’re the best my friend!

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  8 місяців тому

      Thank you for the kind words Paul. We really appreciate your taking
      the time to watch the videos my friend.

  • @davidwade2829
    @davidwade2829 3 місяці тому

    Thank you, it fun to watch n learn

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  3 місяці тому

      Thank you for the nice comment David and your welcome. Really appreciate your visiting with us to check out the video and may you have a very good day my friend.

  • @northernliving2387
    @northernliving2387 Рік тому

    Looking good Dave.. Thanks fir the update.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому

      Your welcome northernliving. Always is a pleasure to have you
      visit with us my friend. Glad you enjoyed the show.

  • @PlanetMojo
    @PlanetMojo Рік тому +1

    That sucks that those daps were cut wrong! When you do widen them, won't they be too wide? Just wondering if the notch locks them in place, and if their too wide they will slip around? Sounds like you have the bent rail problem handled, but that bad dap cut problem really sucks. 😖

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому +1

      Timber supply company dapped the timbers the way they were
      given the measurements. Unfortunately the guy who measured
      did not measure the center girder right. But mistakes happen
      to the best of us. My dad always said to err is human, to forgive
      divine. Dap in the timbers helps to keep them from sliding
      laterally on the girders. On bridges that have curves the daps
      are cut to also add in super elevation on the high rail.
      Always appreciate your coming out to visit with us my friend.
      Will show you more of what they did in the next video coming out
      soon.

    • @PlanetMojo
      @PlanetMojo Рік тому +1

      @@ccrx6700 👍

  • @cedarcam
    @cedarcam Рік тому

    Aww what a setback Dave and it was going so well up to then. It is not just the problem of getting the dap cut wider but one of having the tools on site to do it and turning each timber over to cut then back the right way up again all adding time to the work. At least it was not 3am on a cold winters night which is when a lot of jobs like that run into problems over here. Over Christmas there are a few big jobs planned but we have strikes so I can see a lot of delays getting things fixed on schedule.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому +1

      Yes it was a significant set back but as you know cedarcam,
      that's railroading. :-) It happens to the best of us. Guys did an awesome job persevering despite the adversity and high heat.
      But like you say on a cold winter night it would have been
      far worse to deal with. Hope things get resolved on the labor
      issues. At least the RR workers here won't be going on strike,
      if they did, that would cripple our country in a very short time.
      Always appreciate your faithfulness in watching my friend.

  • @russelltrupia4479
    @russelltrupia4479 Рік тому +1

    That really turned out to be a problem, anxious to see the solution.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому

      Yep Russell, but that's railroading.... :-) Mid next week you
      will see the third video in this mini series and in that one will
      show you what they did to fix the daps. So stay tuned. Always is
      a pleasure to have you visit with me my friend.

  • @willb.383
    @willb.383 Рік тому

    I live near a tie plant where they creosote. When a delivery of new ties is shipped out, you can smell the fresh ties about 3/4 of a mile behind the semi on the interstate. Sometimes it makes you wonder if you’re suddenly having engine problems because of the smell 😂 I can’t imagine working all day in the heat right next to them.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому +1

      Creosote is some wicked stuff. I rather imagine when the wind
      is right Will you get a whiff of that from time to time at your
      home. Very much appreciate all the great support you have
      given the channel and for all you wonderful comments my friend.

  • @mikelockhart1827
    @mikelockhart1827 Рік тому

    Dave you had another really good video again tonight so I put on my railroad hardhat and my 🦺 to watch your video tonight

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому

      Thank you so much Mike. We gonna have to get some That's Railroading stickers made up so you can paste them on your
      hard hat...:-) Glad to hear you enjoyed. Always is a pleasure to
      have you visit with us my friend.

  • @kevinpoore5626
    @kevinpoore5626 Рік тому +1

    Yeah I know that loads of fun I actually am a timber framer and deal with massive timbers all day long so yeah they're going to have fun and it's got preservatives in it what fun

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому +1

      We could have used your expertise here Kevin! Why didn't
      you show up before I made the video back in June? ... LOL
      Very much appreciate your taking the time to tune in and
      watch my friend.

    • @kevinpoore5626
      @kevinpoore5626 Рік тому +1

      @@ccrx6700 Well I hate to say it I live in Greenville South Carolina and I'm quite a few hours away from you you should always talk to the Amish which is kind of funny because that's how I learned the basics of timber framing was from a Amish group that was traveling teaching timber framing

    • @kevinpoore5626
      @kevinpoore5626 Рік тому

      Though me not being Amish obviously put a modern twist on it instead of using a double Buck saw I use a 16 in 25 amp skil saw

  • @MsCriticalthinker201
    @MsCriticalthinker201 Рік тому +1

    A circular saw and a couple of 2" chisels. Set the blade to the depth you need, make a bunch of kerfs and then chip out the flakes with the chisels. I just finished a major amount of dap corrections for the miter rail seats on a drawbridge. The bascule and approach spans had a grade mismatch at the heel. It involved lowering eight 60" by 30" miter rail seat plates and then run off the grade change by dapping the approach span ties.
    Not too hard to do, but watch the that the wind doesnt blow the sawdust onto your sweaty body during a hot day. I've even set up fans and blowers to blow the sawdust away from me. Creosote affects people differently. Me, not so much, I've seen it peel the skin off of other people like a really bad sunburn.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому

      Your right, creosote can cause some nasty burns. My dad was
      a lineman for the local power company and back then they
      climbed creosoted poles. Great idea on the fans. They could have
      used your help on these my friend. Always appreciate your
      taking the time to watch and write in my friend.

  • @vincethompson3475
    @vincethompson3475 4 місяці тому

    Thanks

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  4 місяці тому +1

      Your certainly welcome Vince. Appreciate very much your taking the time to visit with us and may you have a very good day my friend.

  • @waynegarrison2481
    @waynegarrison2481 Рік тому

    From the video the bridge did not look that bad. Thanks Dave

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому

      Some of them were, some weren't Wayne. Can't judge a timber from
      just the tops. Got to watch underneath as a train goes over the
      bridge. If the timbers are moving up and down, those timbers
      are soft and spongy and not a good thing. When that happens,
      it's time to replace all of the timbers. Very much appreciate
      your stopping by and checking out the show my friend.

  • @EH-nw6bu
    @EH-nw6bu Рік тому

    Dave, been a fan a long time. If you need to get rid of the ties, I am a volunteer with the North Alabama Railroad Museum and they are in desperate need for as many ties as the can get their hands on. I've been a fan for a while, definitely enjoy your humor and upbeat spirit.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому

      We generally do give the timbers away, they are still here, but
      trucking them to you would cost a small fortune, but if you're still
      interested, write me back. Of course trucking would be on
      you guys expense. Very glad you are enjoying the home movies
      my friend. We certainly appreciate your wonderful support.

    • @EH-nw6bu
      @EH-nw6bu Рік тому

      @@ccrx6700 how many do you have available so I can let the director know

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому +1

      @@EH-nw6bu bout 140 right now. We may have more this winter if they change the east end approach. Its not done yet

    • @EH-nw6bu
      @EH-nw6bu Рік тому

      Where are you located

  • @rickcooper6817
    @rickcooper6817 Рік тому

    Gosh Dave, that's a big deal with no easy or quick fix. Takes the steam right outa the old boiler. Like you always say that's railroading, but not the way we like to see it. Stay safe Dave and thanks for the update!!

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому

      No easy fix Rick, but these guys persevered and saw it thru despite
      the adversity they faced. Kudos to them. Appreciate the nice
      comment and for checking out the show today my friend.

  • @PBRJOHN684
    @PBRJOHN684 Рік тому

    That is a pain when that happens! I do feel your pain Dave.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому +1

      Yes it is John, but it happens and that's railroading. We were lucky
      to have such a good group of guys here on this job who never
      gave up but persevered and got the job done. Will show you
      more of what they did in the next video out this week. Can't
      thank you enough for all your wonderful support of the channel
      my friend.

    • @PBRJOHN684
      @PBRJOHN684 Рік тому

      @@ccrx6700 Dave You have one hell of a crew. 👍

  • @johnsimms6778
    @johnsimms6778 Рік тому

    You anticipated my flagman on the road question.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому +1

      They had look outs and whenever a vehicle was going to
      go under, all activity stopped on the bridge deck John. Don't want
      to take any chances on an insurance claim or getting someone
      hurt. Thanks so much for taking in tonight's home movie my friend.

    • @johnsimms6778
      @johnsimms6778 Рік тому

      @@ccrx6700 I enjoy the videos. My grandad started as a telegrapher with Southern Railroad and retired 51 years later as a depot agent and my grandma was the Postmistress at a Railroad post office.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому

      @@johnsimms6778 😊👍

  • @shirleyharrington-moore9657

    The backside of the grapple, when its lights are flashing, looks like the Grinch that Stole Christmas.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому +1

      This was one of my favorite videos Shirley, I'm very surprised it
      did not get the big views I thought it would. This video is something
      that no one ever gets to see up close. I had made a shorts video
      of this and it got over 1.5 million views so this full length
      video I thought would do much better than what it has. I do thank you for watching.

  • @robertdaniels9023
    @robertdaniels9023 Рік тому

    Wow!! 😯 somebody messed up big time. Hopefully it won't take too long to get it fixed right.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому

      Will show you in the next video out what the guys did to re do
      the dap. It was a pain, but they did what they had to do.
      Unwanted things sometimes happen on the railroad as in
      life itself. But these guys persevered and never gave up. Thanks
      so much my friend for checking out the presentation.

  • @craig4831
    @craig4831 Рік тому

    Great video

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому

      Thank you Craig, very glad you had a good time watching.
      We certainly appreciate your taking the time to visit with us
      and write in my friend.

  • @khxor
    @khxor Рік тому +1

    Assuming this is a multi-span bridge and the dapping error is just at the main span. The approach spans are likely shorter than the main span, so the girder flanges are likely narrower, and center-to-center of girders is also quite possibly different. If measurements for the tie dapping were taken in the field on just one of the approach spans that would explain it. Original plans could also not reflect what was actually constructed. Draftsman specialized in railway structures here, learned a long time ago to require that field measurements are taken at each span.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому

      You are exactly right. Center girder is wider and measurement
      was taken on approach ones, a fatal mistake. Our timber supply
      company has several of the original US Steel prints for some
      of our bridges but they could not find the one for Bridge 8. Thanks
      so much for watching and writing in my friend. Excellent comment,
      you are a thinking man.

  • @dorothycole8611
    @dorothycole8611 Рік тому

    Oh my! What a problem!

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому

      Yep but the guys persevered and never gave up, they did a
      fantastic job despite the high heat and adversity.

  • @billmoran3812
    @billmoran3812 Рік тому

    Ahhhh! That’s railroadin!

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому

      Yes it is Bill, just not a part of railroading you like to see, but
      it happens and as you know, railroaders find a way to get thru
      tough situations. Really appreciate all your wonderful support
      of the channel my friend.

  • @ljs6446
    @ljs6446 Рік тому

    Dave 2nd spans over the road my guess? If the person doing tie data look from under side would have seen that especially on solid deck ! Also on class 1s we call the long ties outriggers another thing in hot weather only take out 12 ties put back 12 button up move on that keeps rail from kinking ! 42 years in bridge dept put on thousands of ties ! When i frist started we daped all are tie at frist with 2 man cross cut saw and foot adz then later added chainsaw we thought we were in heaven !!

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому

      Thank you so much for the great comment. yep center span
      over the road. The guy measuring did not take into account the
      approach span girders were not as wide as center girders.
      I have no idea why they did not spike the rail down like you
      said it should have been done. I wondered that myself, but
      rail did come back in when it cooled off that night. To correct
      the dap, that's what they used was a hand adze, will show
      that in the next video coming out. Really appreciate your
      watching today my friend. Wish you had been here to add
      in your expertise. Railroad experience is invaluable, can't find out
      what guys like you know from reading a book about it.

  • @billsmith3195
    @billsmith3195 Рік тому

    Gremlins are at it Dave. It happens. But its fun finding and implementing solutions. First you look for an easy and quick fix but usually the gremlins are still lurking around fo it will become a more difficult and complicated fix. A portable hand held wood plane? Hmm me thinks the circular saw and chain saw will be quicker.

    • @ccrx6700
      @ccrx6700  Рік тому

      Mistakes happen to the best of us. My dad always said to err is human, to forgive divine. These guys did a fantastic job with
      what they had to deal with and never gave up. Thanks so much
      my friend for visiting with us. It's always a pleasure to hear
      from you Bill.