Having spent 40 years in Heavy Industrial Maintenance as a Journeyman Electrician (in a 7 unit 2400 Megawatt coal fired power plant) one safety item I see constantly missing is a good pair of gloves.
Maybe I'm in the minority, but to me, the revenue side of the business is what I'm looking forward to! I know that's what you are working toward, and I'm sure you are impatient for, too. I will breathe a lot easier when I see the cars comin' & goin' :-)
About drinking hot beverages on a hot day ... my Dad served in New Guinea during WWII and told me that while Americans would drink cold water (or cold beer when available) the Aussies would drink hot tea during hottest part of the day, telling the 'Yanks' that the hot tea would cause even more sweating which would cool the body as it evaporated. I don't know that it works but he thought it did.
That little shunter deserves some tlc in the form of needlegunning, cab welding and then a fresh coat of paint ! ( take a look at JR's livery schemes for world class train paint jobs ! )
Brain, I'm so hooked on your videos that I'm even reading all the comments. Ya got me addicted. As we say in the submarine service, Bravo Zulu (BZ), meaning "Well Done."
You might wanna consider getting the rear wheels of the truck off the ground and check for play in those bushings. And you're right. 2021 is really quiet.
Can't wait for 3rd gear! I'm much more interested in the business aspect of railroading - the strategy of it all - than the mechanical side (that side is very cool too!). You should contact Rush Loving Jr., he was a journalist for Forbes Magazine covering railroads for many years. He also wrote two masterpieces: "the men who loved trains: and "the well-dressed hobo," which everyone should read. I think he would be interested in your story.
You have 100% of our support I can't wait for you one day to do Public tours of your facility I will definitely take the 10 hour drive and spend a weekend out there just to be able to meet you in person it would truly be an honor and a privilege!
What better time could a person have, running his own locomotive on his own railroad! Great job!
You wonder why we care so much? It boils down to some of these things:
The last driving shot was so nice to see
“I FOUND THESE SPRINGS…
Notes from premiere:
Having spent 40 years in Heavy Industrial Maintenance as a Journeyman Electrician (in a 7 unit 2400 Megawatt coal fired power plant) one safety item I see constantly missing is a good pair of gloves.
Maybe I'm in the minority, but to me, the revenue side of the business is what I'm looking forward to! I know that's what you are working toward, and I'm sure you are impatient for, too. I will breathe a lot easier when I see the cars comin' & goin' :-)
About drinking hot beverages on a hot day ... my Dad served in New Guinea during WWII and told me that while Americans would drink cold water (or cold beer when available) the Aussies would drink hot tea during hottest part of the day, telling the 'Yanks' that the hot tea would cause even more sweating which would cool the body as it evaporated. I don't know that it works but he thought it did.
I can't wait to see how the short line railroad business works.
Problems on the railroad? I don’t think I’ve ever seen a railroad that doesn’t have lots of problems.
That little shunter deserves some tlc in the form of needlegunning, cab welding and then a fresh coat of paint ! ( take a look at JR's livery schemes for world class train paint jobs ! )
We care because you’re living our dreams for us and taking us along.
Brain, I'm so hooked on your videos that I'm even reading all the comments. Ya got me addicted. As we say in the submarine service, Bravo Zulu (BZ), meaning "Well Done."
Watching this from England, love seeing what you're doing.
You, sir, are a personification of the Spirit of America.................
I've been worried about you guys when you haven't been on... I even double checked yesterday to see if you'd posted something I'd missed
Now I am shedding a tear. Thanks for taking the safety cone for a ride! God Speed ETR!
You might wanna consider getting the rear wheels of the truck off the ground and check for play in those bushings. And you're right. 2021 is really quiet.
Can't wait for 3rd gear! I'm much more interested in the business aspect of railroading - the strategy of it all - than the mechanical side (that side is very cool too!). You should contact Rush Loving Jr., he was a journalist for Forbes Magazine covering railroads for many years. He also wrote two masterpieces: "the men who loved trains: and "the well-dressed hobo," which everyone should read. I think he would be interested in your story.
You have 100% of our support I can't wait for you one day to do Public tours of your facility I will definitely take the 10 hour drive and spend a weekend out there just to be able to meet you in person it would truly be an honor and a privilege!