[7N][4k] Railroad Men At Work: CSX Train Swapping Gondolas at Biomass Plant, Colbert, GA 03/04/2020

[@dannywilliamson3340]

I really like all your close-ups that show the mechanical bits at work.....flanges and couplers and frogs, oh my.

[@mbmars01]

Many thanks! Exactly right. I always love to capture those details. They are simply part of the railfanning adventure! Great you like it, too :)

[@oldgoat142]

Another great example of what I call railroad grunt work. Switching cars, running locals, MOW ops, etc. I enjoy watching this sort of thing. Thanks for another terrific upload!

[@mbmars01]

Yep, it's unfortunate one rarely has the chance to watch this. You're welcome!

[@sofreak6]

Awesome video. I love watching trains switching cars

[@mbmars01]

Thanks. Indeed, switching is always interesting to watch (and to simulate it on the model railroad).

[@philsara1476]

Love to see those signals change, thank you for a very detailed video, keep them coming.

[@mbmars01]

I'm happy you enjoyed the video! Keep watching, there will be more signal changes ;-)

[@ngauge22]

The ending shot of the two loco's heading down into the distance after knocking down the signal was perfect.

[@mbmars01]

Great you liked that!

[@terryjames2229]

I live here in colbert 35 year resident...love this csx line. Big train fan!

[@mbmars01]

That's awesome! I wish I'd live somewhat closer to "the line".

[@terryjames2229]

@@mbmars01 thanks...i live right on the line....love the lil local train i see daily.

[@mbmars01]

Lucky you :) The "lil local" is A752, which typically works industries in Athens, but since the Biomass Power Plant opened in Colbert, he's now going out there every day, too.

[@terryjames2229]

Thanks so much...enjoy your videos.!

[@mbmars01]

Many thanks!

[@wilson561]

Great filming of some of my favorite rail equipment and operation. Thank you for posting.

[@mbmars01]

Awesome! You're welcome!

[@roballen5670]

Excellent as always. EMD Power at it's finest the workhorses of America and beyond. Keep video's coming.

[@mbmars01]

Thank you! I really like to watch geeps working yard or industry jobs like this. They seem to be perfect machines for these jobs. The entire operation took longer than what's in the video, of course, but it's never getting boring to watch these moves and to learn how they do it.

[@mickboakes7023]

Great video as always. Love to hear those big engines. Stay safe and healthy in these troubled times. Mick🇬🇧

[@mbmars01]

Thanks, Mick. Please be safe as well. This is an incredibly crazy time...

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[@stevehazzard3120]

Kudos to the train crew for performing difficult tasks under onerous working conditions! Thanks for posting this video of hard working railroaders!

[@mbmars01]

You're welcome!

[@Don_ECHOguy]

Has to be one of the most enjoyable train vids yet, with the rainy weather and hearing the radio communication. Was kinda surprised to only see yield signs at the Biomass Plant crossing instead of actual RR crossing signs. Great vid. Thx!

[@mbmars01]

Great you enjoyed it! The track to this plant hasn't been used in years (the Biomass Power Plant opened very recently). I guess that's why it wasn't considered a railroad crossing.

[@jeremysherrod737]

Love these types of videos with conductor radio traffic 🤟🏾👌🏾💯

[@mbmars01]

Yeah, it's neat. It provides another layer in understanding how railroads work.

[@kc8rbk73]

I really enjoy watching crews switching and listening to them on the radio. Unfortunately many videographers ignore those operations. Even on my channel it's not something I feature often. Thanks a lot for sharing this with us, I thoroughly enjoyed it!

[@mbmars01]

Thanks, glad you like it. These are time-consuming operations and in most case they happen at places that are simply off-limits to railfans. So I thought it's a good idea to document this scenario. I wanted to learn how they do it anyway.

[@sgttombailes3380]

Again, great video. I could see the sanders working on that wet steel rail. Keep these coming. I'll watch them all..

[@mbmars01]

Thanks, Tom! Nice you pay attention to details. Did you also see the brake cylinder working in the close-up of the rear locomotive's truck when it backed up? I love these details!

[@jordynwillis9996]

that’s my dad omg he works at CSX and that is him riding in the front

[@mbmars01]

That's so cool!! Now you know how hard his work is. You can be proud of him :)

[@opiumextract2934]

Very cool tell your dad hello from a up guy.

[@coltonstigall32]

Great video! Always good to see CSX Geeps at work.

[@mbmars01]

Many thanks! These little geeps are cool. Always like to watch them working.

[@kittty2005]

I've always loved yard jobs and local switching over main line,heck on the mains any more 6 locomotives moving on slow orders is more interesting than a hundred car train,especially if they. stop where you can check their designation

[@mbmars01]

It's definitely interesting to watch how they do it.

[@Zsolti0NYM]

It's good to see the human side of the railroad here. The weather was horrible, yet your video looks great. This is an interesting operation and you showed us the process very nicely. Excellent upload, thanks for the cool video. :)

[@mbmars01]

That's right. Filming how other people work hard under these conditions is not what I normally like to do, but since this is a new operation on this line I wanted to understand it. The crew was cool, they didn't mind my presence.

[@K-Effect]

I could do that job every day switching cars. Being around trains, some danger and outside looks like a winning hand.

[@williamralph5442]

Great switching..thanks for enduring the elements.👍

[@mbmars01]

You're welcome! It was fun!

[@charliebray6758]

I worked for a major airline at an international airport as an aircraft mechanic. Just like the railroad, someone has to work outside come rain or come shine.

[@mbmars01]

That's so true...

[@mikehowey4869]

This was a very cool video, sucks it was in the rain for you but the railroad goes on in all the elements.i love watching switching.cool to see all the different types of gons and open hoppers.the compression shoes refers to the differentvtypes of brake shoe thicknesses i believe

[@mbmars01]

Great you like it! The rain doesn't bother me. It has the advantage that one doesn't need to care about the location of the sun when filming. I was also surprised to see these many variations of hoppers and gondolas.

[@Jacobkorowin4014]

Excellent video sir!! Cool shots and catches sir!! Keep up the great work sir!

[@mbmars01]

Thank you very much, Jacob. This was definitely something different this time, but I think it's very interesting to watch how they do these sorts of moves.

[@jimkammerer8028]

GREAT VIDEO AWESOME VERY MUCH ENJOYED THIS THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEO AND YOUR TIME I APPRECIATE IT VERY MUCH. 👍👌

[@mbmars01]

Thanks very much! Great you enjoyed the video. Keep watching! Another video will be out tomorrow, 6/27.

[@jamesstallings2007]

A great video,Thank for posting !!!

[@mbmars01]

Thanks! You're welcome!

[@notthatdonald1385]

Thank you for some more quarantine material! Biomass in an interesting thing.

[@mbmars01]

You're welcome!

[@sd90mac61]

Impressive work people 👍👍👍I wish we could see auto racks being push into to their facilities and pulled out

[@mbmars01]

Yes, that would be cool and in fact there is such a facility in Lawrenceville, but it's off-limits, of course, unfortunately.

[@FXE4007]

Nice video! Respect

[@mbmars01]

Cool, thank you!

[@EdWhisenantAviation]

Really enjoyed watching and you have a new subscriber 👍

[@sgttombailes3380]

Excellent. I Love some good switching work videos.

[@mbmars01]

Great you like it!

[@JustinHTrainvideos]

Outstanding footage, enjoyed watching this.👍

[@mbmars01]

Many thanks, I really appreciate it!

[@iusetano]

Excellent video.

[@mbmars01]

Many thanks!

[@dmorgan28]

Great video. Enjoyed it. Thanks 👍👍👍❤️

[@mbmars01]

Many thanks! I'm happy you enjoyed watching it.

[@hnf1930]

Great video!

[@mbmars01]

Thanks!

[@kevinrichards3288]

9:01 That's the first time I've ever seen a railroad crossing without a crossbuck sign although it has a yield sign.

[@mbmars01]

This spur wasn't used in several years. I'm sure they'll put a proper RR crossing sign there some time.

[@jleveille2]

Hi MB thanks for the video I loved the shot and the end light power traveling own the tracks. I am for two weeks I do not have the virus what I do have is asthma univ rules said it was for the best to stay home. I do not have to use sick or vacation time I will still get paid. Thanks MB for the explaining the switching that was done. I’m sure the railroad guys were nice I did get a kick one gave you a look as if to say what are doing out in this rain. Take care MB hope all is well with you

[@mbmars01]

Definitely stay home and try to avoid getting caught by this nasty virus! Lol, I'm sure they were surprised to see me filming in this messy weather, but they were very nice.

[@KB-gs8zi]

OKS !!! Great catch as usual !!!! THANKS !!! This ""PANDEMIC"" will pass only time will tell how long it will last !!! Everyone needs to keep a COOL head about it !!! ""KEEP IT SAFE ""!!!!

[@mbmars01]

Thanks. Yes, I also hope we're getting over it quickly, but I'm afraid it will keep us busy for quite some time.

[@borisobrucicov8630]

Great video bro.

[@mbmars01]

Cool, thanks!

[@saintswillwin1013]

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[@sgttombailes3380]

Lot's of action going on!!

[@mbmars01]

Yep, and the video shows the complete story :)

[@brokenlemon9229]

But are they from a land down under?

[@edanielssr6113]

Didn’t see any switching

[@jbrat4313]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 last shot gave me goosebumps

[@mbmars01]

I understand it; I love this shot!

[@epiccsx]

Awesome footage! How is it there in Georgia? Ohio is going to be on a mandatory stay-home order except for things that are ''essential'' starting tomorrow I believe. I will not be able to film any more real trains probably until this virus dies down. Luckily, I got some Norfolk Southern train footage yesterday, a good amount. One of the things I found was one of the Norfolk Southern ''heritage units'' for the first time! What I will be uploading while this virus is happening I will record from my HO Scale home layout or videos that I have recorded from when I had my original channel. Stay safe!

[@mbmars01]

Thanks! Well, it's getting worse here every day, too. The state hasn't issued a mandatory stay-at-home order yet, but it's probably only a question of time. Cool you had success railfanning NS! Yesterday, I was lucky to catch a CSX ST70AH. Who knows when thos will be possible again... Stay safe!

[@epiccsx]

@@mbmars01 that is cool! I think a few CSX SD70ACe-T4 units have came by near me but I have not seen any of them myself. Thank you!

[@ljmvids3158]

Hopper:get off Workers:no Hopper:now Workers:We will load you with coal! Locomotive: take it easy

[@mbmars01]

Lol

[@ShenandoahRailfan]

The Crew: What is that man going to post this on?

[@mbmars01]

Lol, I indeed hear that at times from crews...

[@663rainmaker]

Thank you for sharing this Videogate.. what does America do! We Can Handle It

[@mbmars01]

You're welcome! Lol, momentarily America doesn't do much, and fewer people have to handle more work... Hope that's gonna change soon again.

[@toddabowden]

Quick question if you may: is this a daily industry job and where are these gentlemen based out of if you know? I have to plan trips to the Abbeville subdivision because I live no closer than 45 minutes to the nearest track on the division. If I knew a schedule it would help a lot in finding time to go. I also wish I could find a schedule for when Norfolk southern runs through Maysville Georgia as those track improvements and relatively newer industry are very impressive.Norfolk southern runs the route although it may be leased to the Hartwell Railroad LLC at least officially. I just don't know any real fans in the area so I don't know anyone that would have this information anymore. Everyone I knew is gone. Some died, so I moved but it's been 20 or 25 years now since I last talked to almost any railfan around here. I hear you have a receiver of some sort. I think they still use 161.100 road and I believe 160.920 dispatch, although maybe it changed a long time ago. I have it programmed correctly in my radios though. Gainesville Midland SD uses 160.590 road and 161.520 dispatch. Norfolk Southern through this subdivision in Gainesville did switch to 160.905 which greatly helped reduce communication interference and overload between different desks compared to when everyone was on 160.950 in much of the region. We also have maintenance of way crews replacing ties and they are on the MoW frequency of 160.650 (on Norfolk Southern trackage). I suppose Georgia Northeastern still uses 160.560, and CSX in Marietta Georgia did use 161.370 road and 160.230 dispatch, although I think they switch to 161.100 when they leave out of Lockair and Elizabeth southward and enter Atlanta Terminal subdivision. I have been unfortunate enough to not have seen any trains in quite a long time, but I do very actively still listen. I live open Gainesville not too far from the terminal end of the Gainesville Midland Subdivision. I visit the Abbeville Sub occasionally and I also love to visit Greenwood South Carolina, where I sometimes spent when I was very young. If you have any suggestions of where to rail spot in the region please let me know. I know I'm missing out every day.

[@mbmars01]

The crews is from the Athens are I'd think, because that's the Athens local A752 that does this job. Regarding the radio frequencies, there's an excellent website with all information: radioreference [dot] com. Currently traffic is very sparse everywhere and there are frequent changes to schedules.

[@Nicola636128]

Nice video.

[@mbmars01]

Cool, thank you!

[@heckinghausen]

omg.. what a weather ...i`d like to know what the csx crew is thinking about you. its raining cats and dogs.. and he is filming us...lol

[@mbmars01]

I would say German weather! They sure were puzzled initially, but otherwise they didn't care; they had their work to do. I've often made the experience that railroaders actually like to be filmed so they can show their families what working for the railroad actually looks like.

[@heckinghausen]

German weather?🤣 only on saturday it was cloudy...last week,today and for the next few days we have sunny forecast..

[@mbmars01]

Nice, I hope you can enjoy it despite the current circumstances.

[@norfolksouthernguy9350]

great video

[@mbmars01]

Thank you, Jordan!

[@irvinklugh8858]

LOVE IT

[@mbmars01]

Cool!

[@MittenBuckeyeStateRails]

Very nice video

[@mbmars01]

Thanks, great you like it.

[@MittenBuckeyeStateRails]

@@mbmars01 yeah

[@jasonking2943]

Colbert isn't that where Kenny rogers lived?

[@danrebich5976]

I unloaded those gondola at that plant :)

[@mbmars01]

Cool!!

[@kittty2005]

This must be A749s big sister.

[@mbmars01]

I usually consider A749 the "big brother"; he has a much larger radius of operations than A752. But I certainly see A752 "growing up" :)

[@Thomas1980]

L I K E 8-0-6

[@mbmars01]

Lol, thank you!

[@dennispatterson4378]

Great video. Just had a thought. Here in Carrollton the local power used by ns is sd40-2 but these units here are 6 axle and I noticed the power in this video are 4 axle. Just wondering why one would use 6 versus 4 axle power

[@A-Dam84]

Well it could be many reason's why. The SD40-2 "SD= Super Duty" has more horsepower then the GP40-2 GP38-2 "GP= General Purpose" Also the GP's can take a sharper turn radius then the SD's where the GP's only have 4 Axle's compared to 6.

[@dennispatterson4378]

@@A-Dam84 thanks I appreciate that it does explain it some for me. Be safe to you and your family

[@mbmars01]

Thanks! You've already gotten a good answer to your question. There are industry spurs here with radii not suitable for 6-axle engines.

[@A-Dam84]

@@dennispatterson4378 Anytime I can Help I can, Also you take care as well and be safe out there.

[@fabianvendrig]

Dear , Beautiful video, I really liked it, thanks for having it shared. I am editor at 24trains.tv and I would like to see if it is possible to have some of your video’s on our platform. How our content manager can get in touch with you privately to discuss the details? Thanks in advance for your reply and keep up the good work! Many greetings, Fabian

[@mbmars01]

Well, thanks, but I got already contacted.

[@fabianvendrig]

Dear @@mbmars01 , Thank you for your answer, indeed, but we did not got any reply, that's the reason why I posted my comment here on KZbin. Kind regards, Fabian

[@johnnyholland8765]

What does 1 1/2 inch compression shoes mean and when you have multiple engines why does only one do the pulling. Also how are the engines coupled to all pull in unison? Where is Colbert Ga? I am in middle Ga.

[@RailPreserver2K]

Calbert is a town located in North Georgia along the CSX Abbeville subdivision which runs from Atlanta to Charleston if I'm not mistaken, the 1 and 1/2 compression choose I think of referring to the compression springs but I could be wrong on that

[@mikehowey4869]

Refers to the thickness of brake shoes i believe.

[@chriswoodruff2293]

The engines have cables that connect to one another so the engineer can control multiple engines. If the engine has the software installed it can even control engines (called distributed power units) in the middle or other end of the cars (called a consist).

[@Cosmetic_Astro]

Ummm uhhh I tapped because I thought it was the music men at work

[@DarkVoidIII]

If aliens show up on this planet now, I sure hope it's to offer us a lot of medical help with battling coronavirus and other diseases! :D Every life matters! Stay safe, and if you feel the symptoms coming on, get well don't worry about us we'll be here waiting for the next upload! :D

[@mbmars01]

Haha, I'll do the best I can to keep it going :)

[@rongeorge2179]

this a side that most people don't see

[@mbmars01]

That's right. That's why I thought it could be a good idea to make a video about it.

[@kevinrichards3288]

🚂

[@galaxyindo3411]

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[@robertvandoren5056]

Why burn them when they could sell every one they have for $5 each. Landscapers would eat them up.

[@mbmars01]

Good idea...