I just wanted to clarify that where we load is 100% their property and they have every right to tell us to stop. But my frustration is that they are going back on a long standing agreement in a very dirty and underhanded way. We are currently building a new road regardless of what the outcome is. I wish no ill will on anyone, even the hot shot that caused the problems. It will work out in the end and I will keep you posted on the new road progress. 😎
I’m no expert but I think you have what’s called ‘open and notorious possession’, where your access and use gains rights, just as they gained rights by using your stretch of the road. Give a call tou your attorney, might be a simple negotiation to formalize your use of railroad property.
Sometimes the best course is to hire a surveyor to mark out the property line and build a fence. I certainly wouldn’t be letting them use my gate ever again
Get the property surveyed , went thru that kind of crap with them in Platte Co, MO. Over farm land access , They don’t own what they think they do , till then lock your gate access so they have no access and tell them to piss off.
I wouldn’t block them permanently, but for the time being that’s the only place I have to park. I’ve spent who knows how many hours sitting and waiting on trains, so they can wait for a little bit on me while I finish the new road 😆
The problem is the railroad could pull eminent domain and take that section of your land for whatever price they see fit.They are basically thieves with the government standing behind them.
Yes, but in order to do an eminent domain on someone’s only access to their property, they would have to purchase it for market value (which isn’t much honestly) but also they would have to create a new access. I would be perfectly fine with that.
I think you and every youtuber I watch that puts out a video or more a week are Machines.... I say business as usual until you get formal notification. Then lawyer, then lock the gate.
@@AdventuresMadeFromScratch it's not their ONLY access they can come in by Rail... on THEIR own rails.. Not very convenient but not really your problem at that point..
When it rains it pours! There hasn't been an issue for nearly 3 decades, but now that my dad is temporarily down they decide there's a problem. It is what it is, I'll sleep next year 😆
Hi, how is your Dad? Has he had his 1st surgery yet. He must be a force to be reckoned (or is it your Mom) with. Waiting for him to be away from the yards is bullcrap. The letter you received with no contact information, no return phone # etc, etc, makes it’s also not valid. Someone is playing games. Jealous people are greedy and dangerous. You have something they want. Lawyer up. And get a Big protection dog or 2 for the yard and cameras . Don’t forget to put up cameras everywhere. Best wishes, I’ll keep you and all your family in my thoughts & prayers. My best to your Dad. iamwinter
From personal experience I have found some RR police can be very impressed with their powers. I once was taking some photos of some Cabooses (Cabeese?) lined up in a yard. I was standing on the shoulder of a public and heavily traveled road. A RR cop tried to tell me I was standing on RR property which was absolute BS, their property started about ten to fifteen feet away from me. When you send them a letter, which you should do instead of calling them, include a plat map of the properties and point out that they are claiming ownership of property that you own and have been paying property taxes for years. Tell them if they do not cease and desist, you will be forced to sue them. Someone with a modicum of intelligence will eventually see that letter.
I was parked on a busy road in a marked space when I had to deal with one... Seems the parking block had been knocked forward (not by me) and the very nose of the car was slightly over the property line I measured it later, just to see. At most it was 6" but based on the pins I could find it probably wasn't or possibly 3/8" over at most. There were OTHER cars actually parked on the property (not in spaces) but I was there he wanted to harass someone since he had to drive 70 miles since a concerned citizen had called the railroad about them. Ten minutes of dealing with attitude and hate for a non-issue in a public parking space that wasn't fenced or maintained properly by the city or the railroad. He threatened a ticket etc, etc but in the end it amounted to nothing other than a waste of time....
Railroad {dicks} Police And Racehorse { po'poos'} Are the most unsanctioned groups, Not including the present tops of our ABC,s groups of law ? Enforcement? Officials
Go get the survey. Build a fence right down the property line. Then post it no trespassing. If they don't have enough room to use your side of the property then the Railroad can spend thousands like you did and build a new road down the other side of the tracks.
Ya that's BS. Be Firm and Clear with them. Tell them you are going to block access to there property if they don't let you load out there. If you give a single inch they will try to take advantage of it. That's exactly how these big corporations work.
50:10 Brings back memories. We had a ‘68 or ‘69 4-Dr TBird Landau like this. Was a dealer demo so it was loaded with every gizmo to be had plus 429 Thunderjet. Dad’s door armrest looked like the control panel from the USS Enterprise.😂. All the vacuum stuff gave him fits though. I loved the su|c/de doors in the back.
Such a shame that some people cant mind their business... Sorry your going through that on top of everything else..... Just goes to show people are jealous of others suceeding.....
I'm sorry you have to go through all of that crap and I hope it will resolve without legal action being taken. It's likely some young kid trying to make a name for himself and you just happened to be the lucky business target. I'd go ahead and build your road and regardless of the out come use your new road and DO NOT let them on your property to get back to their crap! Make them have to figure it out like you had to. I've never seen a railroad being an issue but I also live in a podunk town that is lucky to have 12000 people living in it and most of our rails are shut down except the one major one (Burlington North, Burlington Iowa Railroad). I will give them some props though, they do the yearly Santa Train which is pretty cool. They stop for Santa to meet the kiddos, give candy and I believe they do a quick tour of one or two of the cars (I don't remember if there is one or two passenger cars on it or not, I want to say yes because of Santa). I wish you all the luck one can muster, you may need it and all you can get to deal with this situation.
Life is difficult enough, without such petty distractions, unnecessary in the first place. Not being able to just talk to someone, and explain the situation, is particularly galling. You've done a amazing job of cleaning up a very neglected area. In the long run I'm sure you'll be glad you did. The uncertainty in how to proceed, especially the money involved, and being left just hanging, is awful. Best of luck in finding a prompt resolution to the issues!
Great video! Very interesting story in regards to the long standing agreement with the railway and the issues you faced. Having to make a new Road was interesting and tidy up some of the property at least is a positive- especially finding your own solution. Its more of a documentary at this point! Very cool!
Not qualified as a lawyer but I remember something about easements from a real estate class which said . Once an easement is established it cannot be revoked . I think this may apply to both parties in this case . Good luck .
The property line is over 100' from the tracks which is the typical easement on RR tracks, and nothing is on their property or within that easement. The legal gray area arises in the fact that the use of each other's property has been all verbal agreement, but over the decades they have assumed that both sections belong to them. We will build our new road and go on with life, but I owe them no favors and will not ever work with them again in the future. They have needed to use our other property multiple times in the past, and we were always more than willing.
Before spending on the road you should make sure the top guy is informed of the property limits he may just agree on the first cheaper option if they will loose access to your part
You are wiser to stay calm and work the problem. Getting angry is your right, but it will only raise your blood pressure. My compliments to you for your approach. I’m certain this isn’t a vendetta with the railroad, but some little fish who thinks he’ll get a gold star. In fact, it’ll be ignored by the BNSF. It’s a good idea to clean out an obstructed area. Ultimately, you win by staying calm. Anyone can be a jerk, you’re not one of them.
Love these long videos, & watching you clean up the yards those in my opinion are the best videos, I know a lot of people love the auctions but I think you got enough stuff to keep you busy lol, love the videos man been watching for a very long time now back when you use to drive the dodge truck and the jeep, I also do UA-cam my name is ghetto garage I’m not a big channel by any means but I do enjoy watching your stuff very much, I hope to be successful on here one day like you are. It’s taken me 3 nights to finish this video but I always finish them !
That’s really annoying Silas. I am sure once you make the new road, the railway will still expect to use your road, so you can tell them they can pay each time they access it or maybe just say No.
The 1st box with all the drop down doors was a beverage truck box. I remember loading them up when I worked for dr. pepper.. Man, I hate watching vehicles get crushed cause ebay can make some money for windows and lights and stuff
:30 It was a delivery truck for soft drinks. When I was 10 (1962) we (four little boys) would check if a neighbor (1/2 mile from my house) left the doors open or unlocked on that kind of truck. And steal sodas at 10:00 PM in the dark (4 each) then hide them in our back yards. On those hot Mills, Wyoming days, in the summer we would hide and drink our hot Pop.
I find it so alarming how few regulations there are for scrap yards in the usa. All the oil and liquids just run onto the ground and contaminate the soil...
That's not true. When the law requiring all fluids be drained within a set amount of time from the date of purchase, many salvage yards closed up. That was many years ago, and some of the regulations may be state imposed rather than federal requirements.
At the crossing there's a phone number to call if you're stuck on the tracks. They might be able to help you to get to the right people. Also there's a federal law that the public can't be within 25 feet of the tracks. Good luck.
I'd change the driveway and when they call you, then you can throw that new guy for railroad under the bus and make him look bad, then all will go back to normal after the railroad can no longer Access thru your property, and I bet they fire his ass
You are exactly right about the property seems like some young man wanting a promotion.I have property along the railroad and made a deal with them If they let me put a small storage shed on a part of it where it does not effect anything there doing and I will keep almost 500 feet mowed for them.Never had any problems with them for any reason.Last year they had no place to park several trucks I let them park them where there is plenty of lighting and inside a secure fence at no cost.They did me a favor and I did them one no complaints from either side in 20 years. Great show and Great Video/
Yeah it just takes one guy to ruin it all. We have gotten along perfectly fine forever. Once the new road is finished we will be the ones holding all the cards tho
Ok after looking closer , I would say , that Radio tower in the vlog , is the rail roads property,, and it looks like 100 feet from the rail,you can’t fight the rail road, ok I see a big tall fence on the opposite side of those rails, they could put up a fence like that too on your side ok BigAl California thanks
Massive Good Luck Silas with the Railroad Issue - You will have that all sorted out in no Time ! Nice Crushing Action ! Starting on Your new Road - but Stopping it - Stupid Railroad - IQ that of a Fence Post ! Its Fire Cracker Time ! Please keep us in the Loop Silas ! Many Cheers from Australia !
@ It’ll most likely come down to them needing to use your access for something and won’t be able to and it causes problems and delay. And then someone up the chain will say “Well who’s the dumb@ss who made THAT decision?!” And when they find out there’s simple solution they’ll go back to the status quo. But sounds like you could get a more efficient situation with a loop road which means more trucks get in and out quicker and so you can do more volume in the same amount of time. Good luck with it!
That's exactly what will happen. But this time we won't be pressured to agree to anything since we will no longer be dependent on their section of property.
I’ve seen a guy take a torch and melt the pot metal center of the trunk lock. Quick but I fear fire that close to the gas tank fill tube. I always enjoy the treasure hunts!
Silas, it’s getting really bad State and county level in the metro Detroit area. An individual in the news was told a county official to clean up their relatives property because it was not properly maintained. Even Michigan Environmental Agency got involved to remove the abandoned vehicles trees that were dead and not maintained. Even worse, a new subdivision is being built in the same area. Someone I know has multiple complaints about the vehicles that he buys from Copart, IAA and other auction sites, where he stores the vehicles on his relatives property (farm). The complaints from county officials are that you can’t run a business in a residential area. he has at least 5 storage trailer worth of automotive parts. Couple of miles down the road, they are building a new subdivision and a new gas station in the future ( Buccees ). A company bought a Hughes pieces of land to build the gas station. How bad can Kansas public officials or Corporations get. It’s getting bad in Michigan with environmental groups and officials.
A red Mustang with a white C stripe - 1968 only - I had a 68 GT as my first car fresh out of college, nostalgia. Would love to have that to go with my old farm equipment yard art.
Silas sorry you had to go through all that trouble, as always somebody who gets all the power trip, love you the video really enjoyed it Thank you sir, how much for the blue Cutlass you were showing
Very nice video; most interesting one I saw tonight. You work hard to earn a living, and you know these vehicles inside out. Here in Alberta, Canada I would be able to lock my gate and keep them from using my land.
Those are some complicated sucky issue's. I hope it works out well eventually. I have wanted to know for a while about a particular shorty school bus (white in color) on your dads property I saw months ago and that I have seen since in other videos as well as the blue Ford shorty bus in this video, What kind of condition are they in( rust,mechanical ect and are either of them for sale.
There is always something satisfying about yard clean up. It just seems right. The shredder yard will buy that tractor with those big tires on it? Around here that would be one hell of a disposal fee. People just leave them in their field for the cattle to play with.
If you have old volvo parts like front lights and stuff like that. Try to sell it to Sweden. Old volvo parts costs alot there. Specally headlights and decorlists.
Sir there's a lot of corruption going on so watch yourself and l see the gold star crap going on far too many greeners. And I'm with you on the control freak' s .and what happened to that 3 ton flat bed the Chevy ?
I liked those Pontiac J2000 sunbirds. I always thought the 2 doors and 2 door fastback hatch back were really good looking with the split grill and triple front lights. The groaning , growing, gutless engines were pretty terrible sounding and lame however. The Buick jHawk version with the turbo was a hot cookie until the blew up.
U can do real good by selling those windows as well as selling part off that come off old & new but I'm sure u already know that. My husband is one of your greatest fans. Stay true to your heart & stay positive.
I had a '76 Cutlass Supreme. It was my first car. Maroon with a white vinyl bonnet. It was fast! I loved it! They just don't make cars like they used to. ❤
Silas, I really enjoyed your video and I hope your dad is doing much better. Also I hope you get better news regarding the idiots working for the railroad. Take care of yourself Silas.
My employer bought and built a new building where I currently work. After the building was 90% completed, the neighbor comes and says the parking lot for the building was over on her property. Of course the property had been surveyed long before any construction had started but she said nothing. She takes my employer to court. The court asked for a new survey to prove the neighbors claims. The survey was done and it confirmed the original survey. The neighbor didn't like that answer so she had a second surveyor come out. The second confirmed the first two. She still was determined and had a third survey done. This one came back and said her garage was actually 3 feet over the property line on my employer's side. At this point the court dismissed the suit for lack of evidence. The neighbor also sued for court cost, attorneys fees, etc. She lost that too.
I hope your dad and you can work it out. From watching your videos ,you've never stopped a train are caused any trouble . And I'm sure your dad has never caused any trouble. Just big people ,trying to keep honest people from trying to make a living. If in the spring and past I'd be welling to come out and help your dad and you for a couple of weeks. Ive got a camper and so as long as i have a place to rest my head that's pretty much all i need. And before people start calling me stinky I'm sure i can find a truck stop with showers😊.
Great video, I'm always amazed at how flat some of those cars can get when you crush them. And how much you want for the Landau bars off the 1969 Thunderbird?
a tip volvo 740/760 complete usa headlights front in working and half good condition costs about 400-600usd and in good condition up to 1400usd. and there are several parts that are becoming hard to come by. applies to volvo 1/2/7/900 series. have a good evening greetings from sweden.
Definitely go to town and get the gis survey printed on paper for you, look your deed over well and make sure you give plenty of distance for when their lawyers come attacking.
I’m retired from Bnsf Seattle lowboy,some people new have a headtrip going on!! Just be nice but have all your fax in order. The old road/yard masters were pretty cool people, R/R police if that’s what you dealt with are doing whats told to them…sorry hope everything goes good for you!! Thanks Dean
Put up a few no trespassing signs. Then, if they pass over your property, call the police and have them charged with trespassing. You don't necessarily have to have it enforced, but if it's posted, you have the option .
I just wanted to clarify that where we load is 100% their property and they have every right to tell us to stop. But my frustration is that they are going back on a long standing agreement in a very dirty and underhanded way. We are currently building a new road regardless of what the outcome is. I wish no ill will on anyone, even the hot shot that caused the problems. It will work out in the end and I will keep you posted on the new road progress. 😎
Best of luck. Being in a business you always have issues. You definitely seem to get more unusual issues. In the end the solution will be better
Your a very commendable business feller Silas most would have sought retribution!
Definitely don't let them in your gate .bet they will change there mind.
I’m no expert but I think you have what’s called ‘open and notorious possession’, where your access and use gains rights, just as they gained rights by using your stretch of the road. Give a call tou your attorney, might be a simple negotiation to formalize your use of railroad property.
@@AdventuresMadeFromScratch good luck
Sometimes the best course is to hire a surveyor to mark out the property line and build a fence. I certainly wouldn’t be letting them use my gate ever again
Get the property surveyed , went thru that kind of crap with them in Platte Co, MO. Over farm land access , They don’t own what they think they do , till then lock your gate access so they have no access and tell them to piss off.
My words Exactly I am in Canada and we have the same issues.
Draw your line in the sand and go pound it Pal.
If they won’t let you use there land, you don’t let them use your gate. Your not being unfair if they want to start, good luck man
I wouldn’t block them permanently, but for the time being that’s the only place I have to park. I’ve spent who knows how many hours sitting and waiting on trains, so they can wait for a little bit on me while I finish the new road 😆
The problem is the railroad could pull eminent domain and take that section of your land for whatever price they see fit.They are basically thieves with the government standing behind them.
Yes, but in order to do an eminent domain on someone’s only access to their property, they would have to purchase it for market value (which isn’t much honestly) but also they would have to create a new access. I would be perfectly fine with that.
I think you and every youtuber I watch that puts out a video or more a week are Machines.... I say business as usual until you get formal notification. Then lawyer, then lock the gate.
@@AdventuresMadeFromScratch it's not their ONLY access they can come in by Rail... on THEIR own rails.. Not very convenient but not really your problem at that point..
When it rains it pours! There hasn't been an issue for nearly 3 decades, but now that my dad is temporarily down they decide there's a problem. It is what it is, I'll sleep next year 😆
They are seeing now as chance to get what they want with dealing with papa.
Your dad will speak his mind about it when he is up for it again.
How is he doing, by the way?
😊😊
Hi, how is your Dad? Has he had his 1st surgery yet. He must be a force to be reckoned (or is it your Mom) with. Waiting for him to be away from the yards is bullcrap. The letter you received with no contact information, no return phone # etc, etc, makes it’s also not valid. Someone is playing games. Jealous people are greedy and dangerous. You have something they want. Lawyer up. And get a Big protection dog or 2 for the yard and cameras . Don’t forget to put up cameras everywhere. Best wishes, I’ll keep you and all your family in my thoughts & prayers. My best to your Dad. iamwinter
Big block chrysler in the trunk of 62 chev
They have absolutely zero authority over your property. I'd lock and block my gate.
From personal experience I have found some RR police can be very impressed with their powers. I once was taking some photos of some Cabooses (Cabeese?) lined up in a yard. I was standing on the shoulder of a public and heavily traveled road. A RR cop tried to tell me I was standing on RR property which was absolute BS, their property started about ten to fifteen feet away from me.
When you send them a letter, which you should do instead of calling them, include a plat map of the properties and point out that they are claiming ownership of property that you own and have been paying property taxes for years. Tell them if they do not cease and desist, you will be forced to sue them. Someone with a modicum of intelligence will eventually see that letter.
I was parked on a busy road in a marked space when I had to deal with one... Seems the parking block had been knocked forward (not by me) and the very nose of the car was slightly over the property line I measured it later, just to see. At most it was 6" but based on the pins I could find it probably wasn't or possibly 3/8" over at most. There were OTHER cars actually parked on the property (not in spaces) but I was there he wanted to harass someone since he had to drive 70 miles since a concerned citizen had called the railroad about them. Ten minutes of dealing with attitude and hate for a non-issue in a public parking space that wasn't fenced or maintained properly by the city or the railroad. He threatened a ticket etc, etc but in the end it amounted to nothing other than a waste of time....
Railroad {dicks} Police And Racehorse { po'poos'} Are the most unsanctioned groups, Not including the present tops of our ABC,s groups of law ? Enforcement? Officials
Regarding, picking up that rubbish by hand, I think I would be tempted to buy a magnet for the excavator, would surely save a lot of time and effort.
Hopefully things get worked out quickly in your favor. Still praying for your Dad's recovery and you and your family. 👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🙏
Go get the survey. Build a fence right down the property line. Then post it no trespassing. If they don't have enough room to use your side of the property then the Railroad can spend thousands like you did and build a new road down the other side of the tracks.
Silas, hope your Dad is doing better and will be back in action soon...
Hang in there, I find these types of things blow over. Good luck, I know it can be stressful.
Hope you are doing well and your dad is doing better.
What happend to his dad ?
@waynewolfe7009 he fell and broke his leg.
Ya that's BS. Be Firm and Clear with them. Tell them you are going to block access to there property if they don't let you load out there. If you give a single inch they will try to take advantage of it. That's exactly how these big corporations work.
I see sunshine ahead, "CRUNCH!" Gret intro, You Rock!
I love your passion for old vehicles. I would never be able to do it. I would have ended up crushing everything.
Go to court and block them from using your road. And I agree with the comments, a surveyor from the county should be able to set things straight.
50:10 Brings back memories. We had a ‘68 or ‘69 4-Dr TBird Landau like this. Was a dealer demo so it was loaded with every gizmo to be had plus 429 Thunderjet. Dad’s door armrest looked like the control panel from the USS Enterprise.😂. All the vacuum stuff gave him fits though. I loved the su|c/de doors in the back.
Such a shame that some people cant mind their business... Sorry your going through that on top of everything else..... Just goes to show people are jealous of others suceeding.....
Silas thank you for doing things the right way with common sense. 😊
I'm sorry you have to go through all of that crap and I hope it will resolve without legal action being taken. It's likely some young kid trying to make a name for himself and you just happened to be the lucky business target. I'd go ahead and build your road and regardless of the out come use your new road and DO NOT let them on your property to get back to their crap! Make them have to figure it out like you had to. I've never seen a railroad being an issue but I also live in a podunk town that is lucky to have 12000 people living in it and most of our rails are shut down except the one major one (Burlington North, Burlington Iowa Railroad). I will give them some props though, they do the yearly Santa Train which is pretty cool. They stop for Santa to meet the kiddos, give candy and I believe they do a quick tour of one or two of the cars (I don't remember if there is one or two passenger cars on it or not, I want to say yes because of Santa). I wish you all the luck one can muster, you may need it and all you can get to deal with this situation.
one good thing you did get some of the junk cleaned up . waiting to see what becomes of this. keep it coming!
Life is difficult enough, without such petty distractions, unnecessary in the first place. Not being able to just talk to someone, and explain the situation, is particularly galling. You've done a amazing job of cleaning up a very neglected area. In the long run I'm sure you'll be glad you did. The uncertainty in how to proceed, especially the money involved, and being left just hanging, is awful. Best of luck in finding a prompt resolution to the issues!
Great video! Very interesting story in regards to the long standing agreement with the railway and the issues you faced. Having to make a new Road was interesting and tidy up some of the property at least is a positive- especially finding your own solution. Its more of a documentary at this point! Very cool!
Not qualified as a lawyer but I remember something about easements from a real estate class which said . Once an easement is established it cannot be revoked . I think this may apply to both parties in this case . Good luck .
The property line is over 100' from the tracks which is the typical easement on RR tracks, and nothing is on their property or within that easement. The legal gray area arises in the fact that the use of each other's property has been all verbal agreement, but over the decades they have assumed that both sections belong to them. We will build our new road and go on with life, but I owe them no favors and will not ever work with them again in the future. They have needed to use our other property multiple times in the past, and we were always more than willing.
Before spending on the road you should make sure the top guy is informed of the property limits he may just agree on the first cheaper option if they will loose access to your part
You are wiser to stay calm and work the problem. Getting angry is your right, but it will only raise your blood pressure. My compliments to you for your approach. I’m certain this isn’t a vendetta with the railroad, but some little fish who thinks he’ll get a gold star. In fact, it’ll be ignored by the BNSF. It’s a good idea to clean out an obstructed area. Ultimately, you win by staying calm. Anyone can be a jerk, you’re not one of them.
Love these long videos, & watching you clean up the yards those in my opinion are the best videos, I know a lot of people love the auctions but I think you got enough stuff to keep you busy lol, love the videos man been watching for a very long time now back when you use to drive the dodge truck and the jeep, I also do UA-cam my name is ghetto garage I’m not a big channel by any means but I do enjoy watching your stuff very much, I hope to be successful on here one day like you are. It’s taken me 3 nights to finish this video but I always finish them !
That’s really annoying Silas. I am sure once you make the new road, the railway will still expect to use your road, so you can tell them they can pay each time they access it or maybe just say No.
Hi Silas good to see your dad out and about hope he’s slowly getting better, I’m from the uk and I will never understand the complexities of titles.
The 1st box with all the drop down doors was a beverage truck box. I remember loading them up when I worked for dr. pepper..
Man, I hate watching vehicles get crushed cause ebay can make some money for windows and lights and stuff
:30 It was a delivery truck for soft drinks. When I was 10 (1962) we (four little boys) would check if a neighbor (1/2 mile from my house) left the doors open or unlocked on that kind of truck. And steal sodas at 10:00 PM in the dark (4 each) then hide them in our back yards. On those hot Mills, Wyoming days, in the summer we would hide and drink our hot Pop.
Soft drink trucks aren’t placard it was a propane trailer
Too bad you have to deal with that. Hang in there. Fingers crossed for a positive outcome.
I've been waiting for a car crushing video, I could sit and watch these crushing videos all day.
I find it so alarming how few regulations there are for scrap yards in the usa. All the oil and liquids just run onto the ground and contaminate the soil...
That's not true. When the law requiring all fluids be drained within a set amount of time from the date of purchase, many salvage yards closed up. That was many years ago, and some of the regulations may be state imposed rather than federal requirements.
That is far from the truth. We drain the liquids out of them. Can’t have bare tires sitting around or open top barrels. There are TONS of regulations.
At the crossing there's a phone number to call if you're stuck on the tracks. They might be able to help you to get to the right people. Also there's a federal law that the public can't be within 25 feet of the tracks. Good luck.
I'd change the driveway and when they call you, then you can throw that new guy for railroad under the bus and make him look bad, then all will go back to normal after the railroad can no longer Access thru your property, and I bet they fire his ass
You have a deed for the property and a land tax bill . That is proof of ownership that a lawyer can use.
We all pray that the RR gets their head-out and things get back to 'normal' for you - You have GREAT Content.. Thanks
If they would talk to us in person it would be okay, but they don’t have time for small fries like us.
The good news is that whatever happens, it's good content for us on UA-cam. I personally love seeing roads built, but I'm hoping it works itself out.
You are exactly right about the property seems like some young man wanting a promotion.I have property along the railroad and made a deal with them If they let me put a small storage shed on a part of it where it does not effect anything there doing and I will keep almost 500 feet mowed for them.Never had any problems with them for any reason.Last year they had no place to park several trucks I let them park them where there is plenty of lighting and inside a secure fence at no cost.They did me a favor and I did them one no complaints from either side in 20 years. Great show and Great Video/
Yeah it just takes one guy to ruin it all. We have gotten along perfectly fine forever. Once the new road is finished we will be the ones holding all the cards tho
@@AdventuresMadeFromScratch can I come to see sum old cars
well that sucks . good job on the video, thanks for the show and good luck !
Ok after looking closer , I would say , that Radio tower in the vlog , is the rail roads property,, and it looks like 100 feet from the rail,you can’t fight the rail road, ok I see a big tall fence on the opposite side of those rails, they could put up a fence like that too on your side ok BigAl California thanks
maybe it's time to get an attorney and do a survey and show them whose property it is! Good luck getting it sorted
I fully understand and appreciate your thoughts about the R/R sometimes the adventure will find you wanting it or not!
Massive Good Luck Silas with the Railroad Issue - You will have that all sorted out in no Time ! Nice Crushing Action ! Starting on Your new Road - but Stopping it - Stupid Railroad - IQ that of a Fence Post ! Its Fire Cracker Time ! Please keep us in the Loop Silas ! Many Cheers from Australia !
You could pretty much title every video…” I really gotta clean this place up!”
Thank you Silas. The peaceful way is best . Bad guys forget that there are sharks bigger then them😅😅😅.
great video SILAS ....we appreciate you and all your hard work ,,,, yeeee haw
I enjoyed this video a lot. I like the loading of the trailers with scrap cars and really enjoyed all the crushing. This is a really good video.👍👍👍
Hopefully a higher up at the RR will see the sense in sharing, especially when their access gets cut off.
Contacting the higher ups is not easy like it used to be. Have to go through layers of button pushers and don't know anythings.
@ It’ll most likely come down to them needing to use your access for something and won’t be able to and it causes problems and delay. And then someone up the chain will say “Well who’s the dumb@ss who made THAT decision?!” And when they find out there’s simple solution they’ll go back to the status quo. But sounds like you could get a more efficient situation with a loop road which means more trucks get in and out quicker and so you can do more volume in the same amount of time. Good luck with it!
That's exactly what will happen. But this time we won't be pressured to agree to anything since we will no longer be dependent on their section of property.
@@AdventuresMadeFromScratch stop a Train.... you'll have more upper layer officials there in minutes I promise ya..
the trailer is used to deliver beverages to stores. also known as a beer wagon
That sight of big stuff going past by train never gets old ❤
I love to watch the crushing but 55:23 that regular cab, short box, 4x4, Dodge was sad to see go.
You should have a title showing the boundaries of your property. Copy it and send it to them.
I’ve seen a guy take a torch and melt the pot metal center of the trunk lock. Quick but I fear fire that close to the gas tank fill tube. I always enjoy the treasure hunts!
Silas, it’s getting really bad State and county level in the metro Detroit area. An individual in the news was told a county official to clean up their relatives property because it was not properly maintained. Even Michigan Environmental Agency got involved to remove the abandoned vehicles trees that were dead and not maintained. Even worse, a new subdivision is being built in the same area. Someone I know has multiple complaints about the vehicles that he buys from Copart, IAA and other auction sites, where he stores the vehicles on his relatives property (farm). The complaints from county officials are that you can’t run a business in a residential area. he has at least 5 storage trailer worth of automotive parts. Couple of miles down the road, they are building a new subdivision and a new gas station in the future ( Buccees ). A company bought a Hughes pieces of land to build the gas station. How bad can Kansas public officials or Corporations get. It’s getting bad in Michigan with environmental groups and officials.
Silas, when I'm out your way, I'd like to see what kind of inventory you have. Work out some deals.
If someone tells you they own your property, tell them to prove it in court. Either come back with a court order or F off.
Always something good luck silas cheers 🥂 😊
Give it hell silas cheers 🥂
A red Mustang with a white C stripe - 1968 only - I had a 68 GT as my first car fresh out of college, nostalgia. Would love to have that to go with my old farm equipment yard art.
Silas sorry you had to go through all that trouble, as always somebody who gets all the power trip, love you the video really enjoyed it Thank you sir, how much for the blue Cutlass you were showing
Very nice video; most interesting one I saw tonight. You work hard to earn a living, and you know these vehicles inside out. Here in Alberta, Canada I would be able to lock my gate and keep them from using my land.
Just remember .....Nice guys finish last. Screw the railroad. Block 'em off and that will draw the attention on Mr Bigs boss.
I considered it. I’d likely get arrested tho and I don’t have time for that 😂
Those are some complicated sucky issue's. I hope it works out well eventually. I have wanted to know for a while about a particular shorty school bus (white in color) on your dads property I saw months ago and that I have seen since in other videos as well as the blue Ford shorty bus in this video, What kind of condition are they in( rust,mechanical ect and are either of them for sale.
There is always something satisfying about yard clean up. It just seems right.
The shredder yard will buy that tractor with those big tires on it? Around here that would be one hell of a disposal fee. People just leave them in their field for the cattle to play with.
They dock me for the rubber weight and it’s in their favor, but it’s still cheaper than spending the time to pull them myself.
If you have old volvo parts like front lights and stuff like that. Try to sell it to Sweden. Old volvo parts costs alot there. Specally headlights and decorlists.
I did exactly what it said on the white van 👍🏼👍🏼 new sub from Australia
Grown up around salvage yard thanks GUY
Sir there's a lot of corruption going on so watch yourself and l see the gold star crap going on far too many greeners. And I'm with you on the control freak' s .and what happened to that 3 ton flat bed the Chevy ?
I liked those Pontiac J2000 sunbirds. I always thought the 2 doors and 2 door fastback hatch back were really good looking with the split grill and triple front lights. The groaning , growing, gutless engines were pretty terrible sounding and lame however. The Buick jHawk version with the turbo was a hot cookie until the blew up.
U can do real good by selling those windows as well as selling part off that come off old & new but I'm sure u already know that. My husband is one of your greatest fans. Stay true to your heart & stay positive.
I had a '76 Cutlass Supreme. It was my first car. Maroon with a white vinyl bonnet. It was fast! I loved it! They just don't make cars like they used to. ❤
Silas, I really enjoyed your video and I hope your dad is doing much better. Also I hope you get better news regarding the idiots working for the railroad. Take care of yourself Silas.
Always make me sad to see a car getting crushed. Someone need that part in the future and new parts are expensive if they can bee found
You keep doing what you do and stand your ground ! Screw them guys !!! Great video 👌👍
My employer bought and built a new building where I currently work. After the building was 90% completed, the neighbor comes and says the parking lot for the building was over on her property. Of course the property had been surveyed long before any construction had started but she said nothing. She takes my employer to court. The court asked for a new survey to prove the neighbors claims. The survey was done and it confirmed the original survey. The neighbor didn't like that answer so she had a second surveyor come out. The second confirmed the first two. She still was determined and had a third survey done. This one came back and said her garage was actually 3 feet over the property line on my employer's side. At this point the court dismissed the suit for lack of evidence. The neighbor also sued for court cost, attorneys fees, etc. She lost that too.
I hope your dad and you can work it out. From watching your videos ,you've never stopped a train are caused any trouble . And I'm sure your dad has never caused any trouble. Just big people ,trying to keep honest people from trying to make a living. If in the spring and past I'd be welling to come out and help your dad and you for a couple of weeks. Ive got a camper and so as long as i have a place to rest my head that's pretty much all i need. And before people start calling me stinky I'm sure i can find a truck stop with showers😊.
21:10… “Second only to gravity”… Whhhaaaahahaha….
Good luck with your access-path-issue!!
Love your vids!!!
Greetings, Henk, The Netherlands.
2nd too gravity....Silas I never heard that before but I love it....
Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme , we had a 76 brown with biege luxury interior. Beautiful vehicle.
Great video, I'm always amazed at how flat some of those cars can get when you crush them. And how much you want for the Landau bars off the 1969 Thunderbird?
Wow ! You have really been busy. 😮
Your long videos and regular videos are always great
Great job buddy, good luck with the railroad Karen. Your southern Indiana fan. 😊
a tip volvo 740/760 complete usa headlights front in working and half good condition costs about 400-600usd and in good condition up to 1400usd. and there are several parts that are becoming hard to come by. applies to volvo 1/2/7/900 series. have a good evening greetings from sweden.
Awesome always thanks
Nice work Silas Just keep doing it
Definitely go to town and get the gis survey printed on paper for you, look your deed over well and make sure you give plenty of distance for when their lawyers come attacking.
Good Luck!
Just great. Hard work, get hassled.
I'm too far away but would love that gray pontiac
Great job Si🤗😊👏
I’m retired from Bnsf Seattle lowboy,some people new have a headtrip going on!! Just be nice but have all your fax in order. The old road/yard masters were pretty cool people, R/R police if that’s what you dealt with are doing whats told to them…sorry hope everything goes good for you!! Thanks Dean
Put up a few no trespassing signs. Then, if they pass over your property, call the police and have them charged with trespassing. You don't necessarily have to have it enforced, but if it's posted, you have the option .
use some old school buses shipping container as fence/ rood blocks if you are shure o f propitiy lines
That Bravada should have a digital dash, leather buckets, and an AWD transfer case, all of which are direct S10 bolt-ons.
keep up the good work you do
The trailer was used for beverages, but I saw the placard on the side so I think it was for Propane tanks
Any chance of a magnetic claw to attach to the excavator? That could really speed up ground clearing
That chevy trans is turbo 400 with Pontiac bolt pattern it can still be used for race cars everyone cuts bell housing off puts sfi aftermarket on it
Or have a Buick Oldsmobile or Pontiac