In this video, we ditch at the north end, and a little bit on the west side of our track. Here they are The official East Terminal Railway tee shirts! railroadmerch....
This is Brian....as I watch this, I am amazed at how much we have gotten done! I get frustrated at what I DONT get done, I need to be thankful and just enjoy times like this. Thank You for joining us, on a real adventure!
About the brush pile that you have. I know this would take sometime but cut it up and bundle it and sell it for firewood. and also I am buying a branch from CSX that is 5 miles long and so I'm watching your channel to see some of the process that I will be doing here in the future.
Nice to see that trace ax going to work on all that brush. Those grade all s are very handy machines. Will be good when the old homestead gets their new/ old storage facility to work on all those box cars.
@@ClockworksOfGL he's a beaver bigot - therefore Post 10 is not honourable. The beavers were there long before humans were, and he just refuses to accept them as his rightful overlords.
@@gorillaau hit one at work once with a brush hog on a tractor, it cracked the shell, didn’t affect the turtle I saw it a few times afterwards, still just as hateful as they all are
It's amazing to see how far you guys have come in just 7 months. What you've accomplished is definitely some to be proud of. Keep up the good work and I hope to see y'all in action again soon. Cheers from the great state of Tennessee.
When I was a kid. I used to read. What do people do all day. And one part was building a new road. You guys are building a new terminal railroad. From the old one. I feel like a kid again. When they shown construction equipment on PBS. I hope to come to where you guys are. And do some filming. Of the trains picking up the cars. And dropping them off. Stay safe guys. And God Bless. Sven
At least its good progress.. Amazing how much effort it takes to restore even a short segment of track. One of these days Google maps satellite view will update, and show off all the progress you have made, hopefully with per-diem track rental cars in place ... Yeah, some of us figured out where your are, and seen the view from above, but as per your wishes, I am revealing nothing to anyone. Wishing continued progress and success to you👍😁. .... And happy Father's Day !
How do people do it. Like we know there in/near ohio for no other reason then because of the auctions they go to. But how do you pin point there location. Im asking as someone who dosent want to be found. If mentioning the state is an issue let me know I will remove it. I dont think it will because older videos mention it but I never know.
This brought back a memory long ago of an old branch line I ran down on over 30 years ago. All brushy and water collected during a rain event that almost covered the top of the rails in some parts. We used to joke our run was more like a barge than a train!
Those limbs and the brush have all become tangled. Going to be difficult to pull it apart and feed it through a normal chipper. I'd try and get a tub grinder, it can be fed with a grapple.
Amazing how much the dump truck and gradall did in two days. Now it's starting to look like a working rail line. Still lots to do, but you got a firm grip on the project now.
Get some Tordon on all of those stumps (or pull them) or the whole thing will grow right back, but thicker. I learned that the hard way 😊 - most hardwood trees resprout from the stump, and will create a new tree with 6-8 trunks - a real mess 🥴
I'd call your local Fire Dept. or Volunteer Fire Dept. They may enjoy a practice "controlled burn" to burn up all of your wooden materials. We had on old outer building that we donated, they enjoyed the experience they gained by the controlled burn. Doesn't hurt to ask. Maybe provide Pizza & Lemonade and a contribution to the Volunteer Dept. would probably be greatly appreciated as a "win win"! Good Luck!
My favorite machine..at work and doing it!! I've always wanted a Gradall, and could never think up a good enough story to schlep to my wife so I could buy one... old ones are not that expensive.. some even start at $1500.!! I still dream.. and watching your progress being expedited by one of these articulated wonders is JUST PLAIN FUN!!!
If you want to be absolutely sure on the drainage. Contact the USGS for a topographical terrain map. It does not cost a lot of money and it should have your railroad tracks on the map already as a terrain feature. The map will also help you with the terrain profile along the line which could come in handy later. You can buy a topographical map for less than $100 usually.
Think one thing should do is. like half way down the track line. build like a simple little lean-to shelter. or just a sheltered roof. something that can either stand under or place a few logs to sit down on under it. from the elements of weather.
Evening Guys. And a happy Father’s Day 😃 Not that you guys aren’t capable of digging out that machine does the business in quick time 👍🏻 The track right of looks really good and getting ready for some cars 🤣 Take care cheers Stevie 😎🏴
You guys are making great progress. Looking good. Can you please send that rain to us out here in California. We can sure use the water. Keep up the good work!!
Just started watching your videos MAN wish I would have found your videos sooner the first one l watch was when You were unloading your GE Engine off the trailer onto the rails. Wish you could have gotten a EMD Engine hopefully in time you will have one. Can't wait to see your Railroad completed it's going to be fun to watch.
Find a herbicide applicator with a hi rail spray rig. Hit that ROW with a bare ground application to clear vegetation from your ballast. Spray out to the back side of your drainage with a broad leaf herbicide (Tordon) to keep brush down. Your state department of agriculture would be a good consulting source for contractors licensed in your area.
Didn't realize how old this video is but it still one of UR better one's ! 👏🏽👍🏼☺ But I haven't seen many high rail GRADALLS in action especially with a Mulching head! 👏🏽👍🏼☺
At 27:04 that is the first time I have seen a dump truck that could spin 90 degrees. I was thinking earlier that he would have to get off the rail to dump the dirt somewhere. I was glad to see y’all are keeping it. I’m sure y’all can use some fill somewhere on the ETR.
Gentlemen, If you were able to get a skid steer with a flat bucket, you could increase your clean-up time along the rails. They have several additional attachments including a grapple hook or grapple bucket, both could be used to pickup all of the brush. Depending on what size you were able to get, the 750-850 series have several attachment/implements that would increase your speed and get things completed a lot faster. If you were able to get a Vermeer AX-19 chipper, you can literally feed 24 inch trees through it and it would make short work of your brush pile. I have spent years operating all types of equipment and a skid steer is one of the best all around pieces of equipment any person would need. I realize your on a budget, just trying to suggest things that may increase your ability to cars on the tracks.
Buy yourself a sprayer and spray that right away with round up and 24d would keep it from coming back and over growing... we use it on the farm for everything from fence lines to lanes and its awesome plus pretty safe to you and wildlife... we use 4oz ea per gallon of water make 60 gallons at a time and do all the lanes and fences and ditches and orchard sprayer used one that sprays in an arch on either side would be quick... or an old farm boom sprayer ..
Woooow! Awesome progress ya guys. Good to see the drainage done. And huge thanks to Gram (i think thats his name if im not mistaken) for the awesome camera work during this whole time! 👍💯
If you have somewhere you can burn it safely, it will be cheeper. But not greener, you may be able to sell the chipping to a garden centre. Wish I lived near you I would volenteer. But I live in the UK. Thanks for the videos of what's going on.
Brandt Road RailRCE, Equipment Solutions’ hi-rail excavators equipped with a brushcutter head can manage brush in on- and off-track modes.To help meet the need for maximum operational safety, Brandt Road Rail offers the Brandt Rail Tool and the RTB130.
Congratulations, that was a big job in the books, I know it wasn't cheap, but time is money and it would take months and months of back breaking work to get that done by hand.
I would normally say you need a whispah chippaaaahhhhh. JD said it right like a morbark tub grinder and a grapple. Use your rail anchors. Maybe they make a tow behind with rail gear. Most efficient way. Great job with drainage. Brush eater was cool. Progress
@@tucobenedicto109 Bingo! Most Tube viewers don't know their butt from a rathole when it comes to doing real hands on work. Burn it? Bad idea. Use brush killer along your R.O.W.? Might get things looking better at the risk of developing Cancer later.
@@jd3497 unless you use organic killer like clove oil, and citrus. (Burnout 2) But you need more and it doesn't last long. put some down last week killed some weeds, had a storm and instant weed farm!
Could just get a V bucket , put the boom in the trail position , travel backwards , tilt the bucket so you're not gathering too much dirt and be done much quicker ?
g, day guys what a top job they did yes l would chip it the jd 350 will be a big help in the clean up cheers guys a big aussie pat on the back cheers from down under Yes we have floods in my part of Gippsland cheers..
Where's all that water draining? You have to be careful diverting water to other people's land. The ditch looks like it'll handle the water. Keeping it clear of brush and silt will require regular maintenance. The rail looks so much better with the brush gone.
Not sure about local laws and ordinances but where I live you could get a permit to perform a controlled burn on all the brush, that would be the cheapest most effective method if you could get the proper paperwork for it
I was just looking at your channels section and was disappointed that delay in block nor jawtooth were included(there are a bunch of great rail channels those are just a few you mentioned). You guys are doing great I have really enjoyed your video's and you are getting better at everything from the camera work to your editing. I am new to the channel I just stumbled across you guys a few days ago and watched all your video's straight through( i believe that's called binge-watching lol ) I will be looking forward to more video's in the future and thank you for taking us along with you on your adventure.
We enjoyed your interlocking tower comment ...It be fun if ETR BUILDS A INTERLOCKING TOWER AS THE NEW OFFICE AND SHOP FOR ETR .AND TO "HANG the official ETR"** SIGNS ON ....
Dont chip the brush up, you’ll still have a mess of chips to deal with. Cut it up to 24” long pieces, bundle it with shrink wrap in 15 to 20 pound bundles and sale it has camp fire wood. Say $7.50 a bundle. Talk to outdoor stores, gas stations, feed stores that are near camping areas near you. They”ll probably let you put a few bundles outside their doors. You can print out on your computer a sign to put under the shrink wrap. You lose the brush pile and make a couple of dollars. Yes its work and time consuming, but a good way to get rid of it.
Re. "Why didn't you dig that by hand?" I've dug clay like that with a pickaxe on an English steam railway - and when the pick hits clay like that, it's worse than hitting reinforced concrete. You feel the shock from the tops of your arms all the way down your back!
This is Brian....as I watch this, I am amazed at how much we have gotten done! I get frustrated at what I DONT get done, I need to be thankful and just enjoy times like this. Thank You for joining us, on a real adventure!
About the brush pile that you have. I know this would take sometime but cut it up and bundle it and sell it for firewood. and also I am buying a branch from CSX that is 5 miles long and so I'm watching your channel to see some of the process that I will be doing here in the future.
Nice to see that trace ax going to work on all that brush. Those grade all s are very handy machines. Will be good when the old homestead gets their new/ old storage facility to work on all those box cars.
@@apollogamingeverything8011 Apollo...hope you have a You Tube channel. Best wishes.
@@danmalloy6908 I do have a UA-cam channel. when I get my first locomotive I will put a 24/7 live stream on it.
This was most likely a very costly day at the E.T.R.
You guys have got to get post 10 out there
He would have it unclogged in 5 minutes
Post 10 and his trusty rake. No clog is safe with him around 😊
“Beavers hate this man!”
You know i was thinking about the same thing.
@@ClockworksOfGL he's a beaver bigot - therefore Post 10 is not honourable. The beavers were there long before humans were, and he just refuses to accept them as his rightful overlords.
This video definitely demonstrates the importance of good drainage! Keep up the great work!
The man in that machine knows his business.
Thanks for saving the snapper. You are a good man!
shell has a hole in it......
@@rearspeaker6364 That could be a problem. Should have called a vet.
@@gorillaau hit one at work once with a brush hog on a tractor, it cracked the shell, didn’t affect the turtle I saw it a few times afterwards, still just as hateful as they all are
I cant wait to see the first loco run on this branch start to end, ive been here since the beginning
I am amazed at how easily that switch was thrown for the Gradall. What an amazing transformation this has become!
Gonna have to change it from Water Level Route to Mosquito Spur with all that water. Hah! Lots of work though! Looking good
It's amazing to see how far you guys have come in just 7 months. What you've accomplished is definitely some to be proud of. Keep up the good work and I hope to see y'all in action again soon. Cheers from the great state of Tennessee.
When I was a kid. I used to read. What do people do all day. And one part was building a new road. You guys are building a new terminal railroad. From the old one. I feel like a kid again. When they shown construction equipment on PBS. I hope to come to where you guys are. And do some filming. Of the trains picking up the cars. And dropping them off. Stay safe guys. And God Bless.
Sven
At least its good progress.. Amazing how much effort it takes to restore even a short segment of track. One of these days Google maps satellite view will update, and show off all the progress you have made, hopefully with per-diem track rental cars in place ... Yeah, some of us figured out where your are, and seen the view from above, but as per your wishes, I am revealing nothing to anyone. Wishing continued progress and success to you👍😁. .... And happy Father's Day !
Thanks Jen!
How do people do it. Like we know there in/near ohio for no other reason then because of the auctions they go to. But how do you pin point there location. Im asking as someone who dosent want to be found.
If mentioning the state is an issue let me know I will remove it. I dont think it will because older videos mention it but I never know.
This brought back a memory long ago of an old branch line I ran down on over 30 years ago. All brushy and water collected during a rain event that almost covered the top of the rails in some parts. We used to joke our run was more like a barge than a train!
That Gradall operator was a real artist. Fascinating to watch him work
Indeed. But a bigger weight at the butt couldnt be wrong because at some points it was wiggling far too much for my taste.
Watching from Melbourne, Australia. Love what you are doing. If I wasn't on the other side of the world I would be out there helping.
A high rail GRADALL with a Mulching head... that is awesome! 👏🏽👍🏼☺️
I want to come visit you guys one day!
I am a track modeler. I love seeing that frog. so cool!
Thanks for sharing your adventure. Old man watching.
Those limbs and the brush have all become tangled. Going to be difficult to pull it apart and feed it through a normal chipper. I'd try and get a tub grinder, it can be fed with a grapple.
I second that thought about the tub grinder.
A tub grinder will take care of it
You can't feed a tub grinder from an open station, most tubs say on the side stay back 300 ft
When Nature Calls, it has the Highest Priority of any other job or anything else for that matter.😬👍
Wow what a big difference that machine makes bro. Thanks for taking us along. Yeah raining down here in NZ also. Safe travels
Great video guys! You can see the progress being made on each video shoot. Awesome 👍
I JUST stumbled upon this channel. So far I'm loving what I'm seeing!
Welcome aboard!
Amazing how much the dump truck and gradall did in two days. Now it's starting to look like a working rail line. Still lots to do, but you got a firm grip on the project now.
Get some Tordon on all of those stumps (or pull them) or the whole thing will grow right back, but thicker. I learned that the hard way 😊 - most hardwood trees resprout from the stump, and will create a new tree with 6-8 trunks - a real mess 🥴
What a mile stone! This is truly a turning point. Congratulation.
Great progress...
I'd call your local Fire Dept. or Volunteer Fire Dept. They may enjoy a practice "controlled burn" to burn up all of your wooden materials. We had on old outer building that we donated, they enjoyed the experience they gained by the controlled burn. Doesn't hurt to ask. Maybe provide Pizza & Lemonade and a contribution to the Volunteer Dept. would probably be greatly appreciated as a "win win"! Good Luck!
Fire Fighters do LOVE a good (controlled) fire!
My favorite machine..at work and doing it!! I've always wanted a Gradall, and could never think up a good enough story to schlep to my wife so I could buy one... old ones are not that expensive.. some even start at $1500.!! I still dream.. and watching your progress being expedited by one of these articulated wonders is JUST PLAIN FUN!!!
Awesome stuff, guys! What a great operator 👍
If you want to be absolutely sure on the drainage. Contact the USGS for a topographical terrain map. It does not cost a lot of money and it should have your railroad tracks on the map already as a terrain feature. The map will also help you with the terrain profile along the line which could come in handy later. You can buy a topographical map for less than $100 usually.
USGS - USGS dot gov.
Amazing what that gradall truck can do! Never saw that before.
Think one thing should do is. like half way down the track line. build like a simple little lean-to shelter. or just a sheltered roof. something that can either stand under or place a few logs to sit down on under it. from the elements of weather.
I think it really needs pipeage ie some sort of culvert. Thats gonna be tough. But you got a lot of work done. Id sure talk to the drainage engineers.
There is nothing like a Gradall for this kind of work, can cut a ditch and grade the bank all at once.
Thats a cool trimmer. Dident know one existed, mainly because of safety
A nice heavy duty mulcher for all that brush. Cuts down on money, time, and safe for the environment.
Evening Guys. And a happy Father’s Day 😃 Not that you guys aren’t capable of digging out that machine does the business in quick time 👍🏻 The track right of looks really good and getting ready for some cars 🤣 Take care cheers Stevie 😎🏴
When nature calls you better answer!
Great video, thanks guys!
You guys are making great progress. Looking good. Can you please send that rain to us out here in California. We can sure use the water. Keep up the good work!!
Raindrops keep falling on your head...ha ha ha. Keep up the great work.
"Just singing and dancing in the rain."
"Oi! Back to work!"
Good job guys. Looking forward to the next video and cleanup.
Wow that is looking awesome. Now that’s taking care of business. Good job👍👍👍❤️
Hi There ladfs, John from Lincolnshire - UK. So good to be seeing you on the youtube once again. What progress you have made! Keep going!!
Looking great boys. Good Luck, And Keep on Kicking.
Just started watching your videos MAN wish I would have found your videos sooner the first one l watch was when You were unloading your GE Engine off the trailer onto the rails. Wish you could have gotten a EMD Engine hopefully in time you will have one. Can't wait to see your Railroad completed it's going to be fun to watch.
Sure is a great treat getting to watch a gradall work.
Great progress, very versatile machine.
I hope that snapping turtle is ok
This has been the best work I have seen. Keep up the the great work. I live in Sydney and have worked on historic track .it will pay in the end.
Find a herbicide applicator with a hi rail spray rig. Hit that ROW with a bare ground application to clear vegetation from your ballast. Spray out to the back side of your drainage with a broad leaf herbicide (Tordon) to keep brush down. Your state department of agriculture would be a good consulting source for contractors licensed in your area.
Those machines are amazing...I have them on my skid steer and excavator...Great video as always
gradall are great machines. I didnt realize they made one with running gear for the railroad. Perfect application for this machine !
A lot of gradalls have Hi Rails, a lot of them are mounted to a truck frame that I’ve seen being used in railroad service
Didn't realize how old this video is but it still one of UR better one's ! 👏🏽👍🏼☺
But I haven't seen many high rail GRADALLS in action especially with a Mulching head! 👏🏽👍🏼☺
Glad you enjoyed it!
Proper job there well done both looking good !
At 27:04 that is the first time I have seen a dump truck that could spin 90 degrees. I was thinking earlier that he would have to get off the rail to dump the dirt somewhere. I was glad to see y’all are keeping it. I’m sure y’all can use some fill somewhere on the ETR.
Gentlemen, If you were able to get a skid steer with a flat bucket, you could increase your clean-up time along the rails. They have several additional attachments including a grapple hook or grapple bucket, both could be used to pickup all of the brush. Depending on what size you were able to get, the 750-850 series have several attachment/implements that would increase your speed and get things completed a lot faster.
If you were able to get a Vermeer AX-19 chipper, you can literally feed 24 inch trees through it and it would make short work of your brush pile. I have spent years operating all types of equipment and a skid steer is one of the best all around pieces of equipment any person would need.
I realize your on a budget, just trying to suggest things that may increase your ability to cars on the tracks.
Tub grinder.......hands down. Tub grinder
Would the "regulators" allow the use of nonselective herbicide as a follow-up to the ditching and brush trimming?
Excellent video I enjoyed watching it .👍😀😀😀😀🚂🇬🇧
This is one toy I would seriously consider either investing in or renting, it's so handy!
Buy yourself a sprayer and spray that right away with round up and 24d would keep it from coming back and over growing... we use it on the farm for everything from fence lines to lanes and its awesome plus pretty safe to you and wildlife... we use 4oz ea per gallon of water make 60 gallons at a time and do all the lanes and fences and ditches and orchard sprayer used one that sprays in an arch on either side would be quick... or an old farm boom sprayer ..
Woooow! Awesome progress ya guys. Good to see the drainage done. And huge thanks to Gram (i think thats his name if im not mistaken) for the awesome camera work during this whole time! 👍💯
If you have somewhere you can burn it safely, it will be cheeper.
But not greener, you may be able to sell the chipping to a garden centre.
Wish I lived near you I would volenteer.
But I live in the UK.
Thanks for the videos of what's going on.
That is a big improvement ! Thats awesome 😎
A tub grinder would be perfect for your brush pile.
You boys got a MESS right there. Trees grow FAST. Cut back all you can!
And start spraying
Awesome video, cool to see the progress.
He said getting off is the easy part 🤣👌
WOW, That is one hell of a job i am a new fan so we will catch u next.
Nice to see equipment working on the rails
i worked a Gradall for 6 years for the country its a great tool
that guy knows what he's doing with that gradall
Good progress, agreed with tub grinder if cost can be limited, or just push the brush out of the way
Very entertaining !!! Thanks. James.
Glad you enjoyed it
How is your track mobile doing, when will it make to the track?
Amazing job, well done.
Loos like a thunderstorm rolling through
Its great to have the right tool for the job.
Great dirt for a garden!
Brandt Road RailRCE, Equipment Solutions’ hi-rail excavators equipped with a brushcutter head can manage brush in on- and off-track modes.To help meet the need for maximum operational safety, Brandt Road Rail offers the Brandt Rail Tool and the RTB130.
Thank you for sharing.
The dam braking and the water braking was very satisfying
Congratulations, that was a big job in the books, I know it wasn't cheap, but time is money and it would take months and months of back breaking work to get that done by hand.
You guys need to find someone with a barkmulcher. Keep up the great work guy!!
I would normally say you need a whispah chippaaaahhhhh. JD said it right like a morbark tub grinder and a grapple. Use your rail anchors. Maybe they make a tow behind with rail gear. Most efficient way. Great job with drainage. Brush eater was cool. Progress
I'm going to call rental companies about a tub grinder. We would load it with the grapple.
@@eastterminalrailway5975 sounds good and efficient! 🙂
@@tucobenedicto109 Bingo!
Most Tube viewers don't know their butt from a rathole when it comes to doing real hands on work.
Burn it? Bad idea.
Use brush killer along your R.O.W.? Might get things looking better at the risk of developing Cancer later.
@@jd3497 unless you use organic killer like clove oil, and citrus. (Burnout 2) But you need more and it doesn't last long. put some down last week killed some weeds, had a storm and instant weed farm!
Could just get a V bucket , put the boom in the trail position , travel backwards , tilt the bucket so you're not gathering too much dirt and be done much quicker ?
More please! Love your videos keep them coming!
I would say that one spot is in serious need of a culvert and possibly even raising the track up a ways. It's really hard to fight that much water.
g, day guys what a top job they did yes l would chip it the jd 350 will be a big help in the clean up cheers guys a big aussie pat on the back cheers from down under Yes we have floods in my part of Gippsland cheers..
Where's all that water draining? You have to be careful diverting water to other people's land. The ditch looks like it'll handle the water. Keeping it clear of brush and silt will require regular maintenance. The rail looks so much better with the brush gone.
Brook Benton! I caught that, Brian :) 😉
Not sure about local laws and ordinances but where I live you could get a permit to perform a controlled burn on all the brush, that would be the cheapest most effective method if you could get the proper paperwork for it
Some of that ditching looks like it is going to need Rip rap applied or you risk washing outwards under the ballast.
That was mentioned at the end of the video.
I was just looking at your channels section and was disappointed that delay in block nor jawtooth were included(there are a bunch of great rail channels those are just a few you mentioned). You guys are doing great I have really enjoyed your video's and you are getting better at everything from the camera work to your editing. I am new to the channel I just stumbled across you guys a few days ago and watched all your video's straight through( i believe that's called binge-watching lol ) I will be looking forward to more video's in the future and thank you for taking us along with you on your adventure.
We enjoyed your interlocking tower comment ...It be fun if ETR BUILDS A INTERLOCKING TOWER AS THE NEW OFFICE AND SHOP FOR ETR .AND TO "HANG the official ETR"** SIGNS ON ....
Old motor oil, diesel, and a old tire or two, plus a match. Goodbye brush!
Hope that Brian had a great father's day!
Dont chip the brush up, you’ll still have a mess of chips to deal with. Cut it up to 24” long pieces, bundle it with shrink wrap in 15 to 20 pound bundles and sale it has camp fire wood. Say $7.50 a bundle. Talk to outdoor stores, gas stations, feed stores that are near camping areas near you. They”ll probably let you put a few bundles outside their doors. You can print out on your computer a sign to put under the shrink wrap. You lose the brush pile and make a couple of dollars. Yes its work and time consuming, but a good way to get rid of it.
I got to take my hat off to you guys, your doing a fantastic job. Good luck, and keep the video's coming. LOL
Re. "Why didn't you dig that by hand?"
I've dug clay like that with a pickaxe on an English steam railway - and when the pick hits clay like that, it's worse than hitting reinforced concrete. You feel the shock from the tops of your arms all the way down your back!