"South Branch" Complete Run through!
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- The East Terminal Railway is a long shot of a short line! A terminal Railway that plans to deliver the goods over "the last mile". The freight will come from class 1 railroads coast to coast. Can grit and determination bring a RR back from the dead? Jury is still out, but what a ride!
Always glad to see your dedication and enthusiasm to this, Brian. You and Graham have come a long way in a very short time. Something to be proud of.
However, about that little, "ding" with the trucks, be sure to have a fully written explanation on the incident when you report to my office first thing Monday morning. 😁
Mr Carter I talked to your Admin Chief Kirk and gave him the written explanation. Like all incidents it was easily avoidable. Contributing factors.... It was along day, sun was going down. Missed steps, move the 550 first or straighten the wheels on the Volvo and pull out slowly. Lessons learned. Sorry about the trucks, I'll touch up the paint and bolt the tiedown back on. Brian
@@eastterminalrailway5975 It's all good. Like you said, lessons learned and no major damage to man and mechanical.
For what it's worth, a couple of weeks after I got my certification as an engineer in 1990, I managed to derail a two-bay covered hopper loaded with silica sand on a 10 mile branch line. My train? One SW-1 switcher and that ONE car in a curve with a speed restriction of 10 mph which I took it at almost 20 mph! When the Trainmaster saw that car with all wheels in the dirt and the trail of chewed up ties, I got the lecture on acting like I was in the Indianapolis 500 and not paying attention to slow orders. Me, being the green-horn, had to quip, "On the bright side, the engine made it through..."
...The next morning, I got called on the carpet for the speed violation (and probably for bad timing with the joke). A week on the sofa cured me of being over-confident with train handling and being a joker with an official. Lesson learned!
Mr Carter And now, because of lessons learned, you are good at train handling and people management. That's the way most humans learn.... Interested in a V.P. spot? Pay is so-so....Coffee and donuts every other Thursday. Brian
@@eastterminalrailway5975 Well, I was enjoying retirement, but the added bonus of donuts is now soooo tempting! 🤣
You and Graham keep safe and I look forward to more posts on this adventure!
@@georgecarter838 Been there and done that George only I filled up a creek with 16 cars and only 9 over, i survived and it was the days before “certification “….ms~~~
Good Morning Brian. As much as I admire your determination and your desire to see this through alone, please consider this viewpoint: just because someone wants to help doesn't equate to wanting part of the spoils. Case in point: I have a very dear friend that has operated a sole proprietorship small engine shop for over 15 years; he started by walking out of a hostile work environment and started with only the toolbox and a small shop. People believed in him and not only were flexible in terms of the rent, but I have helped him the entire time, seeking nothing but his success. This is not to pat myself on the back but to show there are those out there that also want to see the Dream come true and are willing to support in whatever way they can, asking for nothing but the success of the endeavor. My friend was recently hospitalized with chest pains'; when he was able to speak he asked his wife to make 2 calls, one to one of his children and the other to me. While it was touch and go for a while, he has recovered.
The point of this is, don't think those wanting to help are seeking a tangible return for themselves. Thanks and sorry for the long rant.
I don't think Brian's point was seeing others as getting part of the spoils. This is about his personal goal, he has set for himself and his son the task of rebuilding this RR, filming it, and thereby setting an example for others, that with grit and determination, you too can accomplish giant tasks. If he allowed others to help It would indeed get the job done, but he would not be true to himself or to his original goal.
the goal is to see if 2 people can start a railroad, assuming that there was no fame or external help from something like their UA-cam channel.
You guys are leaving out one “big” word in your conversation it’s LIABILITY…..someone gets hurt and a lawyer gets involved then comes “osha”, then they are shut down and if the injury is not on the rightaway say 10 feet from it now the owner “title holder” of the adjacent property gets involved and thats an ugliness these two don’t want to have happen…..back to work~~~
@@bottomshot4546 AGREE 100% I have know idea how Ric Kaser read that from Brian's comments in the video.
@@MrBNARick Dear All, Thank you for your comments but my point was this: Brian and Graham are determined to see this through, win, lose or draw and are not seeking any outside help. Judging by past comments on this channel there are many that also share that goal and want to support in various ways; not all necessarily with physical labor like MS Hum 53 states. I wasn't very clear but my intent was that many want to see them succeed and I for one would like to provide some financial support realizing that, like any stock play, might result in a loss, but would realize that going in. Agree 100% with MS Hum53's assessment about laywers and osha and all that fallout. Hope this makes the previous comment a bit clearer.
Never hurts to have a good relationship with another railroad. Case in point, years back I needed a used switch (new ones were sky high) to drop a new 1/4 mile spur for a warehouse siding into a chemical plant I managed. We already had two similar-sized sidings and we'd often allow the local Class II Short-line to push cars onto our track for free storage over weekends and the like. Long story short, they sold us all the used rail and ties we needed for the new track at a great price, and said, "Hey, we've got an old switch you can have if you want it. You sign a release of liability and it's yours." That was in '98 and it's still in use today. Love the videos Bro...
Theirs that lovely liability word, i had to fill out a liability form in length from my boss who has known me for 20 years just to remove an old oak desk from the roundhouse foremans office then after I had the desk out and hauled away he asked me how I did it I said I removed about 12 screws, he said I didn’t know it was screw together or I would have took it home, i just laughed, double sided desk secretary sat at the other side…..the way things are today, i wouldn’t even ask for anything today….
Rent / but yourself a gas powered log chipper, mount it on the p-way trolley, then you can use the grab on the truck to load the chipper and just throw it back to the side a mulch. The bonus is the layer of chip will stop the smaller weeds growning
And getting a chipper will save you a lot of time (hence money) because you can chip it on the spot, hence no loading / unloading / reloading of the wood. You’ve got a shitload of trees and brush to get rid off. Get smart and get a chipper
@@Handwissel I agree, why move tree cutting when make excellent mulch and much more beneficial improvement. Buy the Chipper too. Don't rent one, compare cost of vs owning it outright.....
@@Handwissel yeah for future work and spring and summer clean up
We told him a year ago to buy a decent chainsaw and you see how that went.
@@kylegallardy1894 maybe they are waiting for someone to donate one to them or donate a woodchipper to them. Definitely worth it
What strength,endurance and mental toughness the
ETR father and son staff have demonstrated this past year!
Thank You! People like you make this worth doing. But you are also a get-er-done person. B.
Cars on the rail! A cause for celebration when you consider the condition of the line when you all started. A sign of good things to come.
My son and I have been watching since the git go. You guys are doing a phenomenal job and we look forward to seeing many more videos documenting the growth of your railroad.
Bill Thank you, to think about you two spending time together is good for me. Hold time spent with your son as a treasure. Brian
Congratulations Brian on your full length run of the line! I know it meant a lot to you personally and is a great accomplishment for your first year of operation.
Thanks so much! Thomas it did mean a lot to me, I knew the weather was coming and to see the whole route would be a big encouragement to us all. Brian
Your hard work is paying off. Maybe not monetarily yet, but in satisfaction of how far you've come so far.
Charles Thanks for noticing, yes its the joy of setting a goal then seeing it happen. Sometimes its messy, using the wrong tools, or poor technique, but to push until what you said you would do is done, is hugely satisfying. Brian
Well, using clues from a number of your videos, this last one being the one that verified my findings, I now know where the ETR is. Of course I will keep my findings to myself due the fact that you do not want a bunch looky-loos wandering around your property. I'm pretty sure I know why you have been calling the removed siding the "J Lead", will also keep that info to myself. Keep up the struggle, I admire your drive and the fact that you aren't looking for financial help from your viewers. You and Graham are a class act and following your journey is both inspiring and entertaining.
I also confirmed the location this past week. References to north and south and the airliners on landing approach were big clues. BtW your video ending badges obscured most of the second printed placard at the end. What is happening with the 50 tonner ?
Dave and Charles I have dropped some clues, You guys are friends I'm glad to have! Good detective work. Brian
It was not to find your location...it is pinned on Google Earth...not a secret
@@paulenglish1601 I did not know that.
Hello from Ottawa Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦 part of the freedom convoy but had to stop somewhere with wifi to watch your video 🙂
Great video Brian. I certainly can appreciate your point of view with respect to doing this work yourself. Please keep in mind that my labor will cost you an endless supply of coffee and White Castle, so technically I'd be a paid contractor. 😉
Damn, that's High maintenance😂!!
I understand your feelings about not taking donations... that's one thing that I have noticed is different from the general attitude in Australia, where I grew up. Sometimes I'll see signs on businesses, saying 'I built this completely by myself, without any outside help'... my first thought is 'that's sad, didn't you have any mates to lend a hand and help you?'. In Australia, if you were doing the same as what you're doing with the ETR, your neighbours and friends would be around, lending a hand, because, well, you're a mate, and we help out our mates whenever we can. It doesn't take away from what you've achieved, but it's the community saying 'we will help you, we will stand by you no matter what.'.
Australia is great!!
America is much more of a individualist type of society, now that's not always the case, sense of community, and being nice to others still a thing. But rugged individualism is how we are. And making your own way get means somthing
Also taking in donations opens a whole new can or worms with the IRS
@@Elfnetdesigns If you sneeze the IRS would tax you if they could
@@BiggHoss I believe that now since they hired all those new people to be field agents, they coming for that stimulus money XD
This was a great video . Thank you. Not everyone has ever seen a high rail vehicle going on or off the rails.. It is very nice to see all your hard work paying off . The ETR is looking great.
Thanks Lex We have a high rail piece named Lex! Watch for it maybe this summer. Brian
Without a doubt, you are my favorite rail nut. I love the pace and dedication you have with this amazing project. Carry on!
I understand your mission to do this as a father/son project. As much as I would like to chip in and help, I respect your wishes. Be safe, Ed
I would strongly suggest a small folding saw always carried in truck , along with an axe , a hatchet , a file, sharpening stone, machete ,bow saw, if you are going to do it right do it right. I have cleared tons of fence rows on my brothers farm for over 40 years. When you get big stuff done ,rent a tractor if you don't have one on the inventory and a big brush cutter and level everything along each side of tracks . My brother has a mower deck that cuts up 10in stumps like hot butter , golf course afterwards,lol. Well done.
You have all this heavy machinery doing various tasks except when you cut brush, then you break out the daintiest tool you can find and get to work. Wax on wax off danielson 😋. Love my new T-shirt. Will be wearing it this weekend.
It would be much easier to use a gas powered power saw on the small trees get them down low so they won't be along the tracks this summer. Much quicker! Need to be careful!
I find this very rewarding that you and your son purchase this rail and in one year nearly have it ready to go for car storage. Just a few new ties here and there and you should be in business late spring.
Big snow coming end of this week will slow down rail work plenty of ice I hear coming in Ohio. Take care stay safe
Man ,I used run a grapple truck like that,not to brag I became a pretty good operator 👍👍 good luck.
hey Brian.... that was an excellent explanation..... wish some of our politicians could be so straight forward and to the
point.... cheers from Vermont
Hello Brian and Graham, I have not watched your latest "up-dates" for a little while, so, to see what you have done so far = so much has been acheived!! Just so enjoyied your video's and conversation from a great "father & son" team!! Best wishes from Lincolnshire UK. Keep going!!
I worked delivering oil for my dad’s business as well as full time police officer. Tired workers have way more accidents then rested workers. Take care - small accident = big warning!
Horace Thanks for serving your community! And yes, I was tired ( but happy ) Brian
I wish you knew how bad I would like to come there and help clear the path
Maybe you could consider running a siding off of the J lead instead of rebuilding it. Other than more storage space the building off of it could theoretically just be serviced off a short spur of the 700 if needed. Less investment needed that way. Running a siding instead from the J lead down to the next switch, giving ample space to run the 2021 around any cars to be stored/delivered on the south end.
And a siding could work for pulling one particular car that needs to be pulled out of storage which I've seen done on many other railroads were they didn't have a siding and they had to pull out a whole bunch of cars way down the Rail to spit put select cars needed for customers.
Warren and Alex Using what's left of the J lead for a run around is a fantastic idea. In some ways better than it was when the J lead shot off to the west.
The fact that there’s a need to store cars on the ETR just goes to show that the industries in that area need more rail access even if it’s just an extra yard for storing rail cars, the ETR might find itself in a profitable position to become a 3rd party car holder facility like in the OTR trucking world companies make a fortune having secure lots to store companies trailers and semis
Congratulations Brian. Just amazing the progress made in the year and handful of months since a video of a father son team popped up on my feed standing in front of an Amazon rain forest level thicket of brush with a couple of rails running into it saying they were going to run a railroad. Have hung on every episode since and glad to see that work paying off. For a brief second that upcoming episode preview message made my heart fall thinking oh no not the 2021 but quickly remembered that other part of your line of work and figured it's another 50 tonner going to that great rail yard beyond.
Aside from the generally more available lemon, orange, etc try the peach/apricot Lacroix and I think they may have a pomegranate Lacroix as well.
ETR Nation listen up! Gary has read between the lines, The 2021 is tucked in for the winter but we can save them all. On the Lacroix topic....I'm trying! Brian
I'm no expert, but that track, ballast, and ties look exceptionally good down on the south end
Congratulations on finishing year one. It ended on a very high note, making the ETR totally navigable. Brian, you and Graham have done an enormous amount of work to get where you are and I applaud you both for it. It has been a real pleasure being able to follow you on your journey and I look forward to watching for your continued successes on the rails.
Now that was awesome. Hey Brian I have been following the Mass Colony Railroad that runs from Taunton Mass to Cape Cod. They just rebuilt the Fall River section. Which was the New Haven Railroad. For the MBTA. And they are working on the Taunton to Framingham line. Which CSX Has sold to the Mass Colony. Boy, you and your son have come a long way. And the trucks have paid for themselves. Keep up the good work. And G&W owns the P&W and the New England Central. And there is a town called Palmer where CSX, Mass Central, and the New England Central all meet. It is about 75 miles west of Boston. But sometimes I go there to film. Whoever owned the boom truck before you got her. Took good care of her. She has a lot of mileage left and a-lot of work to do
Showing up every day to a Job which doesn’t Pay us a Nickel seems Like 👍 a Great Idea 💡 to the Majority of us. 😬👍
Greetings from Prineville Oregon, the only town in America that actually owns its own railroad. Love watching your progress and determination on your ETR project. Keep up the good work and keep the videos coming
Thank you very much!
City of Prineville! I ❤️ have (or had) an HO boxcar
Have you thought of buying a brush cutter for the hydraulic arm. Then you could cut using it horizontally or vertical. Going over the stuff that needs trimmed or cut twice chops it up and you could just leave it to rot.
Or renting. Get the whole job done in a day or two. And you still did the work yourself.
that would save him a ton of work
one better-- bring back the Gradall with the brush cutter, on the S2E2 video. plus he would need to modify the hydraulic system for a brush cutter on the grapple arm.
rear speaker All I know is we used a brush cutter on a high rail truck with an hydraulic arm just like the one in this video. They could trim the limbs vertically and the brush horizontally. I know it can be done with the arm on the high rail truck. It’s the way we trimmed our main line and our branch lines. I would think they could use the hydraulics for the grapple to control the position of the brush cutter. Them probably an Aux hydraulic supply to run the blades or rotors.
Kirk Wilson Absolutely.
You're a good man and your channel is a delight to listen too.
Dude, That is amazing! You got a Railroad ! You guys gotta be proud of all you've got done. Just so cool.
Looked like something I would do.I’ve got several ding’s but I still love my old truck
Fabulous energetic positive video my friend! You have come a long way in a year. Man, you sure bust your Hump. 🚂😃
Always exciting to hear a man say your words -
“ This is a dream come true”
Congratulations and thank you for taking us along with you on this day. Did you eat lunch? I got hungry watching you work!! The camera work, narrative, and when did you have time to play the guitar while you were working ??????
Looking forward to your next chapter.
Love the tease about servicing a plastics plant that is off your property…., or is it??
Excellent explanation regarding passing on financial support. I love your American spirit!
I see many gallons of Ortho "ground clear" in your future. Where I used to live I had a power line about 400 feet behind me. The company used to take a hatchet and make a few cuts into the sides of trees and then another guy would come after him and use a brush to "paint" the vegitation killer into the wound. They would then spray it on the ground. It worked really well and after everything died (meaning the roots and all) they'd come in with a coupld machines and shred everything that was left. ( I used to get lots of firewood that way and they didn't care).
Thank you for sharing. Enjoyed.👍👀
Yelp seen so many u tube channels begging for money it makes me sick and people send in money for their channel and then you see them buy a new car or something that has no use for their channel that you thought u were supporting and one guy was getting so much support he quit his job man that made me so mad you guy's are self made men and can hold your heads up high you got my respect
Great video. Awesome channel. Congratulations. Looking forward to next videos.
Always nice to see a father and son work together. More of this should happen today and maybe it would be a better world. Keep up the good work. Opps just a minor fender bender.
Kirk Like all incidents it was easily avoidable. Contributing factors.... It was along day, sun was going down. Missed steps, move the 550 first or straighten the wheels on the Volvo and pull out slowly. Lessons learned. Brian
Hello my Friend. Love your channel. I appreciate the concept of a father and son working together to make a dream happen. However there are these things called chainsaws and brush chippers that drastically diminish the workload and toll on old bodies like mine and yours. I now they are new fangled and akin to cheating but man do they speed up the process and not wear you out like loppers..................LOL
Ah but you see Brian is a tree sturgeon and he needs precision surgical instruments! God Speed ETR!
@@petercruikshank2618 lol
I'm rooting for you good luck !
Who put those cars there?
Maybe you can interchange with them?
Great progress! I will not suggest donations of any kind again. I completely understand why you and Graham want to do this primarily on your own. I also appreciate that taking donations would add another administrative layer that the ETR does not need. You both continue to have my respect for the way you are building the railroad.
Get "Post 10" to come around and keep your ditches clear. He'd love that! How satisfying to do a complete run!
Congratulations Brian yes Watch out for all the boxcars on that spur
Appreciate your outlook and rugged individualism. I look at people wanting to help as: 1. kind of a mutual aid barnraising thing; 2. People are bored and looking for something interesting to do with someone who is real; 3. People like you and want to bless you. Thanks for taking us along for the journey!
Thanks for explaining why those hoppers are there. I figured G&W were storing something there temporarily.
Excellent, y'all are making progress, I admire that you want to work your railroad by yourselves without donations of any kind. I hope some day that you can give us a history lesson about your line... When was it built and put into service as well as who built it and why. Keep the videos coming!!!!
I love what you guys are doing.
you guys are killing it. much love
A match with used oil and old newspaper, after dark with snow on the ground, Goodbye brush pile. Always enjoy the videos!
Some Round Up will help control the brush. I can see a lot of work to cut down the larger trees. Interesting video.
The other thing with taking donations is some folks think if they donate they own part of the result and you don't want them wandering about your property, at least I wouldn't if it was me.
I am impressed how far you are willing to go to try to put this old railroad back in to service with only the help of your son and no one else you really are dedicated to put this old line back into service i have to give you respect for that greeting's from the Michigan Lines.
I totally understand your reasons for not taking donations or a large amount of volunteers. However, what you could do, is have a contest every so often for a subscriber or two to come and help out some Saturday. Just like anyone of us starting a business asking a friend to come over and help.
You and your son have done a great job in your first year of operation, congratulations.
Good explanation. You and your son have much to be proud about. Lots of hard work, but it looks very rewarding! Thank you for bringing us along...
Thank you John!
Enjoyed the ride. Its coming together slowly but surely. Stay safe my friend.
You would need to have gotten a Whisppaa Chippaaa! But there is maintenance with that and danger. Nice job. Nice to see rail cars on the etr.
Good video lot of hard work good to see cars on the rail that could lead to paid storage !
Awesome job with what you guys have done so far, a lot has already been accomplished
Excellence in action!
Good Job Brian and Graham,your grit and determination will ensure you are successful in making your Railroad pay.👍😁😁😁🚂🇬🇧
Absolutely stoked for you guys! It's a big achievement (so far) and I look forward to seeing more stuff happening, from over here in the UK 🇬🇧
Positive vibes! 😁👌👍
Thanks so much!!
Determination and hard work goes along side by side ! Thanks for sharing all the videos, enjoyed watching them ! ETR is coming along nicely!
I know the satisfaction of clearing it yourself. I clean up the alley right away behind our house. On the opposite side of alley it goes down a hill. Keeping the trees cut back and grass cut. The neighbors compliment me and further down the alley the neighbors pick up where I end. I know your building a business. So keep doing a great job.
Always love the updates
Be proud you have accomplished so much, remember young fella, slow and steady, will always see you through.
I love your concept and attitude. With all you have going for you, I'm sure you'll make a go of it. You are warriors for the vanishing middle class.
Just a couple of things. 1) You should buy a good battery operated reciprocating saw (Sawzall) and put a good pruning blade on it. It will cut 95% of the brush that needs to be cleared and is much easier to use and handle than a chain saw, and requires less maintenance. It is also safer than a chain saw. 2) At some point when you start handling cars, you are going to realize that you need a run-around track. You should start planning now for it.
Great stuff bro then an ouch this video had it all. Safe travels
Congratulations guys!
Sitting here watching in my official ETR tshirt, ( second one, my son procured my first one!!!) Great job as Usual!
Awesome. That was a great video. Thanks for letting me ride along. It’s really taking shape and looking good. 👍👍👍❤️
Great job Brian. Looking good. I didn't thing your yard was so big. Lots of storage. Great job 👍 👍👍🚂
Thanks for reminding us your mission statement. I’ve been watching since the beginning and had wondered why no Patreon. Good on you, I applaud the idea of showing an example for other to be inspired. I did the same a decade ago on UA-cam and it was (and still is) very rewarding.
I love what you guys are endeavoring. Maybe consider ratchet strapping your plywood to you vertical supports on the grapple to avoid easily knocking them down during all of the loading/ unloading. Relatively quick and easy.
A mini excavator with a mulching head would make relatively short work out of all that brush and saplings. The resulting mulch would help with weed control (providing it isn't on the ballast,) and you wouldn't have to haul it off.
Congrats on your first year. Woow, Woow !
Very nice work
You guys should be proud of all you've accomplished this past year!
One step at a time and I'm glad you are bringing us along on the adventure. Knowing how nature is, keeping the right of way clear is an ongoing struggle. Keep up the great work. 👍
I'm happy that you made that agreement with the G & W. This could be your ace in the hole. Keep up the good work.
Sir first of all I would like to thank you for taking us along each and every step of the way good or bad! I have been a member of ETR from the beginning and i wear the ETR shirt and hoodie every chance i get and wow do i get the questions! I live in Johnstown PA and im recruiting members any chance i get! Its been an amazing journey so far and can't waited to see cars on the High-rail at ETR! God Bless and keep up the amazing work!! ETR Nation # 1........
Eric I am moved by your kind words. Thank You so much! Brian
I want to dance a polka every time I watch your videos (LOL). I agree with these folks get a hydraulic brush Wacker and get rid of the trees and everything, the chips will act as a mulch and keep down further growth. Love watching your progress. Keep up the great videos. Remember, work smart not hard.
it wont be long before 2021 is switching cars, with new paint, coupled to a gp9 you mentioned a few vids ago! long live the ETR!!
Ouch. Looking forward to reading the RAR.
Congrats on budding relationship with GWR!
I took my brush to the christmas tree bondfire sight in town. Just before pulling into town, I cover my tags because of cameras. Since it worked last january, I did it again this year.
Glad to finally learn about the mystery cars
Hey, I have been following you and your son it's awesome what you are doing I maintain small dirt roads on Martha's Vineyard and deal with a lot of brush. One suggestion the grapple is great I used to be a logger I have had experience what kills me is watching you bend over for all the little brush. Get yourself a pitchfork so you don't have to grab the little stuff by bending over, good luck. Chas.
You need to rent a highway style brush cutting tractor to clean both sides of your right of ways about 10 feet from the rails. Those trees were scraping your high railer all the way along. Get a good chainsaw to take care of those branches and trees. You don't want to have to fight stuff every year as junk grows back. Any tree leaning towards the rails should be cut down.
You should draw on a map the whole operation for us to see. Live to get a bird's eye view of it all
I admire what you're doing and hope you have great success! Greetings from Shedd, Oregon, in the heart of the Willamette Valley
I feel your pain. Track maintenance never ends. There's always something that needs to be done.
Check your hydraulic filters they could have some ice crystals mixed in the oil.
Good job Brian 👏,
Sun in your eyes and a slite turn of the wheel... oops 😬.
Hopefully not to bad that flex tape can fix.