[28] In the Center of the Web, Part 2/3: NS Trains and Yard Jobs, Macon GA, 02/20/2016 ©mbmars01

Part 2 of this series was recorded at the south end of the Norfolk Southern Brosnan Yard. Besides several interesting trains and engines, it also exhibits yard operations. [© 2016 MBMARS Productions. Exclusive rights for KZbin channel "mbmars01" only.]

[@JOINTBAW]

what are those half looking things behind the SD40 and what are those used for?

[@fredbuls3298]

They're slugs, locomotives with no diesel engines. They have traction motors and receive electrical power from the single unit with the engine. At low speeds, pulling force is more important than power, and so slugs are often used in rail yards where long strings of cars are repeatedly started and moved at low speeds.

[@JOINTBAW]

o ok thanks

[@Branddenthepinkgoldpeachfan]

16:12

[@donsgotmoney]

Great video,,,2 questions for you, 1) What kind of camera are you using for your video's? and 2) Is "inside the web" on RR property?

[@mbmars01]

Thank you! 1) It's a Panasonic camcorder, HC-V550. 2) No! It refers to Macon in general, because various NS districts come together in this town.

[@TheBamaguy334]

I have a question in regards to the video what are those short engines with the no top called? was just curious about that thank you for you time have a wonderful day by the way I am a new subscriber

[@mbmars01]

+TheBamaguy334 Thank you! These helper engines are called "slugs". It has motor-driven trucks but doesn't provide its own power, i.e., it cannot be used without a lead unit.

[@TheBamaguy334]

+mbmars01 you welcome I was just wondering about that I never seen them before we have a train yard across the river in Columbus Ga you should go to and see trains sometimes

[@mbmars01]

+TheBamaguy334 Haha, there are so many sites I'd like to go to, but Columbus is certainly a great place, too. Haven't yet been there.

[@TheBamaguy334]

+mbmars01 you should go by there sometime and film some if you can when in your in that area they have norfolk southern trains and even santa fe engines go through there sometimes not sure if csx does or not though

[@mbmars01]

TheBamaguy334 I wish I had more time :(

[@TheDolphins43]

The guy hanging on the last car what is his job?

[@mbmars01]

+TheDolphins43 He lends the engineer an eye when the train goes in reverse, and he also throws the switches if necessary.

[@TheDolphins43]

Thank you

[@propellerblades17]

That's the conductor. They were probably setting out some defective cars before leaving the terminal at the yardmaster's request. Once they complete this task they rejoin the train and they're ready to begin their trip. Not a favorite thing among crews. They normally like to board the train and just head out. By the way I am a locomotive electrician for Norfolk Southern. Enjoy your videos