How I Keep from Getting Pancaked by the Train

We don't want to get ran over by the train. How we prevent serious accidents from happening on the railroad here.
Train and track safety is very important here and everyone involved takes
that safety consciousness seriously. As a result we are a very safe
operation. We have a great company to work for that fully backs and
supports worker safety on the railroad. Great communication that
we have is vital and everyone involved is committed to that happening.
It sure gives me a tremendous sense of relief knowing when I'm on track
I can count on my fellow workers to protect me.
Check out my other You Tube channel with more Railroad related videos along
with other cool stuff, we just got started and your support will be
very much appreciated:
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Made July 19, 2023
Disclaimer: I am an employee of Iron Senergy at Cumberland
Mine. My job is railroad track maintenance. I am very fortunate to
have this job and everyone at the mine is very fortunate to have
Iron Senergy as it's current owner. Our past owners had every
intention of shutting this mine down, but Iron Senergy took
over and have kept this mine alive.
Please understand: I am NOT in any way an official or unofficial
spokes person for Iron Senergy or Cumberland Mine. Any viewpoints,
opinions or anything that I show in the videos, or write in the video
descriptions or any answer to any comment, should NEVER be
misconstrued or interpreted as being in any way shape or form,
any kind of official or unofficial statement from Iron Senergy,
Iron Cumberland, Cumberland Mine, any of the mine's management,
any of the contractors that may be shown in any video, nor of
any of my fellow co-workers.
Any viewpoints or opinions I may make in the videos, in the
descriptions, or in any answer to a comment is strictly that of my
own and NOT an official or unofficial statement or viewpoint that
Iron Synergy or any one at Iron Senergy or Cumberland Mine
necessarily has or makes.
Again, we are very fortunate to have Iron Senergy as our current
owners. Please, when making a comment be respectful of Iron Senergy,
Cumberland Mine, my fellow coworkers and also any contractors
that may be shown. Thank You, Dave
#RanOverByTrain#RailroadSafety#TrainSafety

[@jasonbabila6006]

I work on territories with both TWC and CTC, we used to copy and write down the track authorities on each corresponding book, now days we request and get our track authorities via a laptop and the DS sends us a pdf file of our track authorities, but we still do the old fashion way of copying and hand writing the authorities as a backup and for those who doesn’t have a company laptop yet, for us it’s a must to have a hard copy or a pdf file for us to check and make sure we stay within our limits and when we get audited by the FRA and roadmaster on track authorities we have the pdf and hard copy of our authorities for proof of track occupancy.

[@ccrx6700]

For those reading this Jason works for BNSF and this is how their track safety is accomplished, It's a very reliable and safe way to do things for the big railroads.

[@jasonbabila6006]

Another thing I want to point out is a behind on TWC, we can get a behind following a train with only a Box-2 warrant(proceed) and we have to verify with the DS that the lead locomotive of the train I or we are getting a behind warrant(Box-4) is by our point of entry(crossing) before the DS gives us a warrant, then we have to call the train and ask for their head end location(milepost) then brief with them our intentions then say if they have to stop or make a reverse move to contact us of their intentions before we set any vehicles on.

[@michaelmarks1391]

I've worked industrial maintenance. I used to argue with the suits constantly, as they just couldn't believe that no matter what, machines WILL break. The best you can do is to try to "schedule" the breakage by having the strongest preventative maintenance program you can. The world is an imperfect place and things will break unexpectedly. Usually this fell on deaf ears, and the suits would be back the next week asking why our 20 year old machines we run 24/7 have such terrible down time. I think you guys do an amazing job, especially considering the lean years you've held it together. So glad the new owners are giving you the support you need.

[@brvfd822]

Deal with the same industrial problems every day. 🤣

[@crazyguy32100]

Amen. To make matters more fun you combine a refusal to shut the machines down for basic maintenance with ancient equipment and virtually no stock of spare parts ("Why do we need to order that gizmo? It's running now with to old one in there") or consideration of improvements that only decrease downtime, not increase hourly production rate. Multi-million dollar transfer machine going down daily due to electonics overheating after the cabinet cooler failed 3 years ago, number of drives it's gone through is easy 4x the cost of a new cooler, not including downtime. But the suits say it doesn't need the cooler to run, so here we are.

[@brvfd822]

@@crazyguy32100 our place actually replaced the load center coolers with home central air units. It seems to have helped on some of the larger machines…

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you Michael for the very good comment. LOL machines don't break, tell that to my tamper Ha Ha Ha. Appreciate your taking the time to visit and check out the video my friend.

[@jimmydesouza4375]

You dealt with people who thought things don't break, or that you could prevent them breaking? What was their rationale? That if you maintain it well enough you should be able to identify failing parts before they do so?

[@lyledude11]

What a happy guy! Me too!

[@ccrx6700]

Glad you enjoyed, I do love railroading Lyle. Thank you for taking the time to check out the video my friend.

[@maidsandmuses]

9:15 "Come in in a bad mood or something, or something going on and you just don't feel right; you get out here on track and you always feel better." That there is probably a major reason yours is one of the best jointed tracks they ever tested ( 17:18 ); you clearly enjoy your work and take pride in it. Have a good day Dave! 👍

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you maidsandmuses for the very nice comment. Appreciate your taking the time to visit and check out the video my friend.

[@CameronMcCreary]

Thank you Dave for explaining the safety of the railway. The inspection report on the rail joints was excellent. That's what railroading is all about; the wheels rolling on good rails.

[@ccrx6700]

Your welcome Cameron, glad you enjoyed. Thank you for taking the time to check out the video my friend.

[@raymondsprengelmeyer1278]

Thank you for the ride Dave! It really speaks well of a company to have workers such as you who love their job and take pride in their work, you are bound to do an excellent job!

[@ccrx6700]

Your always welcome Raymond. Appreciate your taking the time to visit and check out the video my friend.

[@johnnycee5179]

Prayer certainly helps too

[@ccrx6700]

Not much that doesn't help Johnny! :-) Thank you for taking the time to check out the video my friend.

[@Trains-With-Shane]

3098 and 22 looking good for today's video. I've love to come out and ride track with you. Wonder if the company would hire me on as an intern for a week, lol.

[@ccrx6700]

If you are an engineering student you got a good chance of getting a summer internship Shane. Appreciate your taking the time to pay us a visit and check out the video my friend.

[@Trains-With-Shane]

@@ccrx6700 Depends on definition of "engineer" lol. I'm a computer guy and could sort our their cooperate information technology infrastructure. Think they'd let me drive a locomotive in return? lol.

[@ccrx6700]

@@Trains-With-Shane 👍😊

[@shirleyharrington-moore9657]

Congratulations on such a positive inspection. I was not surprised. You do great work with great care. It's easy to see you love your job. CCRX is very fortunate to have you on their payroll.

[@ccrx6700]

Appreciate the very nice comment Shirley. Thank you for taking the time to check out the video my friend.

[@charleshodge6202]

Dave, I did a quick calculation on the number that you gave us. 37,500 pounds of coal per minute! That's a lot of black gold. Keep up the good work. We need more men like you and the miners.

[@ccrx6700]

We like to see that black gold moving and lots of it Charles, the more money the company makes the more they will spend on track maintenance! Thank you for taking the time to visit and check out the video my friend.

[@NielsEHolm]

Greetings from a Danish railroadman.

[@ccrx6700]

Greetings my Danish friend. Good to have you visit with use and check out the safety video. Stay safe out there on the rails.

[@opieshomeshop]

Safety is my number 1 thing. You only have 2 legs, 2 arms, 2 eyes and 9 lives... Wait, what? Hey! 😆🤣

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you David for the nice comment.You are right safety is everything, just like you do safety in your shop. Appreciate your taking the time to visit and check out the video my friend.

[@robertf3479]

"We have almost no problems. "It's that "almost" that would have me concerned Dave. "Read back" or "repeat back" communications has the benefit of being simple and IT WORKS. If the guy repeating back gets something confused or wrong you're gonna know it and can stop him and correct him. Military does exactly the same thing because the stakes are just as high. Communications is a fantastic tool. I wish more people would use it. Your "front office" should love those excellent condition reports, fewer problems means less time and money wasted from having to do emergent repairs because when the railroad shuts down it isn't making money.

[@ccrx6700]

Biggest problem is new operators who are just starting out, they have a ton of stuff to remember as is Robert, so with new operators I am always leery and very careful to get off track before they get the train loaded. Yes everyone is pleased with the excellent track reports, we have problems but all in all track is in pretty good shape. Thank you for taking the time to check out the video my friend.

[@robertf3479]

@@ccrx6700 Stay safe my friend, and watch out for the noobs!

[@honestspirit56]

Beautiful ride Dave ! I salute your dedication to your profession. You Sir, are a true professional and a gentleman.

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you for the nice comment G R.. Really appreciate your watching and may you have a very good day my friend.

[@michaelball760]

On our yard tracks we use form B track bulletins and make tracks inaccessible using derails or throwing switches away from where we are working. Mainline we sign on the absolute block register so the train cant proceed from mile post 23.0 to 0.0 without calling us and getting permission.

[@ccrx6700]

Thanks for sharing that Michael, you have a lot more track and yard track than we do and lot bigger operation, it sounds very safe the way you describe it. Sames as ours train must call and get permission from track crew before he leaves either portal. Thank you for taking the time to check out the video my friend.

[@jtg2737]

Hello from TEXAS again!

[@ccrx6700]

Good evening JTG, always good to have you visit with us my friend.

[@dorothycole8611]

So glad safety is a priority.

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you for the nice comment. Appreciate your taking the time to visit and check out the video.

[@alkennedy1124]

❤❤😊😊

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you Al for the nice comment. Appreciate your taking the time to visit and check out the video my friend.

[@Arkay315]

It's better than the alternative of leaving red flags on the line.

[@ccrx6700]

Our system works very well for our RR Arkay, as long as everyone follows the rules. Thank you for taking the time to check out the video my friend.

[@artillerest43rdva7]

you just use verbal communication, with repeat back. for what you do it is perfect! great news about your inspections going so well. love your positive energy! take care and be safe out there!

[@ccrx6700]

Yes it does work great for us Barry, for other RR's it probably wouldn't work. Appreciate the kind words and thank you for taking the time to check out the video my friend.

[@chrisquinlan3012]

Never under estimate the ability of a human to screw up. Had training sessions where the taped transcript was played back after the accidents.Under pressure of time ,work load ,climate ,home life ,whatever, people hear what they want to hear to get the job done and end up with that big white light heading towards them .Happens .

[@marclattoni1959]

Very interesting. Communication rules are very similar to IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) in aviation.

[@ccrx6700]

Appreciate your sharing that Marc. Interesting. Thank you for taking the time to check out the video my friend.

[@AaronTheViking250]

that is a very good straight forward communication system to be honest 👍👍.

[@ccrx6700]

Yes it is Aaron and it works very well for our small operation. Thank you for visiting with us and checking out the video. May you have a most blessed day my friend.

[@Bassotronics]

Banana Splits and now Pancakes. You’re making me hungry! Thanks for all that great info. Always nice to figure out how things are done since it makes me feel like I’m actually working on the railroad without actually being there. 👍🏻

[@ccrx6700]

Gonna have to figure out how to use ice cream next bassotronics...:-) Thank you for taking the time to pay us a visit and check out the video my friend.

[@beverlymichael5830]

One slip up in communication can result in a major incident and you guys do such a great job communicating. You take pride Your work and it shows and the love of the job.

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you Beverly for the nice comment. You are right, everyone is very careful and that's really good. Appreciate your taking the time to visit and check out the video my friend.

[@user-yb9sr8pp9o]

Safety. First ! !

[@ccrx6700]

You are so right in that Alan! Thanks for taking the time to visit with us to check out the safety video my friend.

[@inthetrenches7315]

Thanks for the ride along 🙋‍♂️👍🚂

[@ccrx6700]

Your welcome inthetrenches. Thank you for taking the time to check out the video my friend.

[@stevemartin1170]

Thank you for all your hard work on your videos. Your a true Gentleman.

[@ccrx6700]

Your welcome Steve. Thank you so much for the really nice comment. We very much appreciate your taking the time to visit with us and check out the video my friend.

[@jamesc7121]

America loves seeing your smiling face. We dig your stories and wish everybody was like you. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and skills about your job of railroadin'. We always look forward to seeing your videos!

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you James for the kind words. Appreciate your taking the time to visit with us and check out the video my friend.

[@leonardd6122]

Safety First!

[@ccrx6700]

Totally right about that Leonard. Appreciate your taking the time to visit and check out the video my friend.

[@davidbass7593]

Safety is #1 always nice video Dave

[@ccrx6700]

It sure is David, we all want to keep from getting hit by the train. Glad you could stop by and take in the safety movie my friend.

[@peteengard9966]

A great ambassador for the railroad to teach the uninformed masses. Keep the rails shining.

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you Pete for the kind words. Appreciate your taking the time to pay us a visit and check out the video my friend.

[@hulksdad]

Thank you for having such a great attitude. Good job

[@ccrx6700]

Appreciate the nice comment hulksdad. Glad you enjoyed the video. We do thank you for taking the time to visit with us and watch. May you have a very good day my friend.

[@dennisb-trains23]

Dave! Work safe my friend! Be careful. 🤘🚂

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you for your concern Dennis, safety is our #1 goal so says the company literature. I am always careful. Thank you for taking the time to check out the video my friend.

[@TheBhaskar83pal]

Your face and facial expressions are 90% similar to my grand papa's, I really miss him so very regular on your video's, specially the first 1-2 min. Thank you

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you TheBhaskar for the nice comment. I'm sure your grand papa was a very good man also. Appreciate your taking the time to visit and check out the video my friend.

[@victorbellan8357]

Thanks for sharing!

[@ccrx6700]

You are very welcome Victor. Appreciate your taking the time to pay us a visit and check out the video my friend.

[@Christiane069]

An other great video. I am learning a lot on how Railroad operate though your videos.

[@ccrx6700]

Great to hear you enjoyed the show Christiane. We very much appreciate your taking the time to watch and may you have a very good day my friend.

[@cp-jc2784]

18 years where I work, we've gone from paper TOPs on mainline and written 40.1 for non-signalled sidings (Dual Power Operated Switch Blocking Confirmation) to Electric/Ditigal TOPs for all ML/Siding work. The newer generation of Foremen have never really had much experience with the paper TOPs, us more seasoned employees are fortunate to have lots of experience for the sole reason that you can never count 100% on cell reception (or servers going down). Thankfully I came into the industry well after working off a line up, have heard some sketchy stories of the motpr car handles getting cleaned off at the last second....

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you for sharing that CP JC. Yes not always cell phone or radio works for us so we have both jut in case one or the other doesn't work, always a good thing to have a back up when it comes to track safety. Appreciate your taking the time to check out the video today my friend.

[@derrickanderson4932]

Thanks for another great video Dave.

[@ccrx6700]

You are quite welcome Derrick. Appreciate your taking the time to visit and check out the video my friend.

[@BeeLineEast]

Well that was very positive on your track inspection. Thumbs up on that Dave. Yes always something to do on the railroad. I had the N/S scanner on last week and they had to shut down a train because a bottom coupler plate came loose. Great informative video.

[@ccrx6700]

Can't have those couplers falling Michael. 3 huck bolts hold each of the two plates up that hold the coupler yoke up and another one for the draft gear behind it. Bad things happen when a coupler comes down, we had one a year ago and haven't shown the video yet. Glad you enjoyed tonight's episode and thank you for taking the time to check out the video my friend.

[@BeeLineEast]

@@ccrx6700 Yes Dave I can imagine that could be very serious if not caught. Lucky it was in the Harrisburg Yard when they caught it 👍

[@ccrx6700]

@@BeeLineEast 👍😊

[@renegadebt1374]

Thank you Dave, Be safe... ✌

[@ccrx6700]

You are very welcome Renegade, glad you enjoyed. Thank you for taking the time to check out the video my friend.

[@renegadebt1374]

@@ccrx6700 Thank you sir, for taking the time to share your day.. Be safe,

[@ccrx6700]

@@renegadebt1374 👍😊

[@ccrx6700]

@@renegadebt1374 👍😊

[@garymessina1609]

Great communication system great video thanks Dave

[@ccrx6700]

Your welcome Gary, it works very well for us with single track and 1 train. Thank you for taking the time to check out the video my friend.

[@Nunya_Bidnez]

I love watching Dave. TY for all of you're kind words directly to me and others. Keep on bringing us the Coal. That's Railroading.

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you Nunya for the very nice comment. Appreciate your taking the time to visit with us and check out the video my friend.

[@doctordeath.5716]

Cool video and thank you for sharing brother.

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you DoctorDeath for the nice comment and you are welcome. Was nice of you to pay us a visit and check out the video my friend.

[@jughead8988]

I worked in room and piller mines on a continuous haulage section. I always wanted to see a long wall mine in person. If for nothing else just to see the shuffle. It's amazing to me the way that machine works!

[@ccrx6700]

Am gonna have a video out on long wall mining here sometime in september or late august jughead. those machines are incredible. Thank you for taking the time to visit and check out the video my friend.

[@jughead8988]

@@ccrx6700 how do they go about moving those from one panel to the next?

[@ccrx6700]

@@jughead8988 big heavy machinery

[@jughead8988]

@@ccrx6700 I worked in "low coal" the tallest equipment we had was a scoop at 37 inches at the canopy and it rubbed roof bolts at time. When I was on a pinner the only places that was high enough to stand up and bolt was a head drive hole for the most part.

[@ccrx6700]

@@jughead8988 you got big balls to do that!

[@just-incase]

Speaking of all that rock, it's good to see you wearing your safety glasses out there Dave. I was talking to a couple of section workers at the gas station the other day fueling up their ten ton truck and noticed the big broken no draft window on the drivers side all taped up with plastic. I asked him what had happened and he said a rock came through there while he was parked by the tracks. He lifted his cap and showed me the big scar right in the middle of his forehead. He said it was a good thing that he had his head down at the time or it could have easily taken an eye out. I guess you just never know with that ballast rock.

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you just incase for sharing that and you are right sometimes weird stuff happens on the RR. Appreciate your taking the time to visit and check out the video my friend.

[@just-incase]

@@ccrx6700 Oh I always love your videos. At one time I was Justin Case but they could not let that be. They said I could only have that name with 4 numbers attached or something and I didn't want that. Just Incase was the closest they'd let me come. I say let there be legends. Cheers and be safe out there, not all glass is safety glass like the windshields.

[@ccrx6700]

@@just-incase 😊👍

[@morse2795]

That's really awesome to hear of your great track upkeep Dave. I can tell from all of your videos that you do a great job keeping everything in good shape. It really shows!

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you Morse for the kind words. Appreciate your taking the time to pay us a visit and check out the video my friend.

[@lubzeN]

Cool!

[@ccrx6700]

Glad you enjoyed Renata. Appreciate your taking the time to visit and check out the video my friend.

[@TheStowAway594]

It seems like you guys have a good team there, and that makes a huge difference! It's a lot nicer when everyone is helping, instead of stepping on each others toes.

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you TheStowAway for the nice comment. You are so right in that. Appreciate your taking the time to visit and check out the video my friend.

[@RFMCabooseNP1713]

Cool.

[@ccrx6700]

Glad you enjoyed RFMCaboose. Appreciate your taking the time to pay us a visit and check out the video my friend.

[@kentuckyken6479]

I enjoy these videos and find them educational as well. But if you really want to enjoy them, then take a drink every time Dave says “OK”.

[@ccrx6700]

Really glad to hear you are enjoying the videos kentuckyken. Thanks for writing in and saying that. If you took a drink for every time I said OK, you might be pretty loopy near the end of the show....:-) OK is my favorite word if you hadn't already noticed. Very much appreciate your taking the time to pay us a visit and check out the keep from getting pancaked video my friend.

[@jimgomez5396]

You make me wish I was younger Dave! Would have been a great job!

[@ccrx6700]

I wish I was younger Jim....:-) Appreciate your taking the time to visit with us and check out the video my friend.

[@bobgallo3775]

cool video, Dave. Thanks for posting.

[@ccrx6700]

You are very welcome Bob. Appreciate your taking the time to visit and check out the video my friend.

[@barbararoberto1258]

Enjoyed your video so educational, thanks Mr Dave really enjoy your videos

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you Barbara for the nice comment. Appreciate your taking the time to visit and check out the video my friend.

[@Santafefrank]

A little bit of Roy Roger's song, Dave. Thanks for the ride on.😊

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you Frank for the nice comment. Appreciate your taking the time to visit and check out the video my friend.

[@kevinaurandt6280]

Thanks for the explanations as usual…hope all is well Dave

[@ccrx6700]

You are very welcome Kevin. Appreciate your taking the time to visit and check out the video my friend.

[@pittschapelfarm2844]

I'm sure you owe your good safety record, fine rails, and on time deliveries to Secretary Pete. Least wise that's what he says.

[@ccrx6700]

Not gonna argue with Mr. Pete he can take all the credit if he wants, but so far I haven't seen him out here driving any spikes....:-) Thank you for taking the time to check out the video my friend.

[@anthonypaparo1975]

Hello Dave. Your videos are impressive. You are one high class railroad engineer.

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you Anthony for the kind words. Appreciate your taking the time to pay us a visit and check out the video my friend.

[@anthonypaparo1975]

Hey Dave. My grandmother used to have us suck on a piece of coal when we had a sore throat to take the soreness away. It worked on certain occasions

[@ccrx6700]

@@anthonypaparo1975 yuck 🤔😭

[@petesopenrailsvideos]

Thanks for another great video Dave. It's really fascinating to get such a great insight into the "behind the scenes" stuff that is required to keep trains running.

[@ccrx6700]

Your very welcome downunderopenrailsvideos. Appreciate your taking the time to pay us a visit and check out the video my friend.

[@bibledefinedbymartycozad]

Cars are old?? LOL speaking of when will you retire? Your RR is something to be very proud of sir!!! Blessings.

[@ccrx6700]

Zero thoughts about hanging the spikes up Marty. I can still hang in there albeit a bunch more slower than a few years ago. Thank you for taking the time to check out the video my friend.

[@russelltrupia4479]

Thanks Dave I really enjoy these videos👍

[@ccrx6700]

Your always welcome Russell. Appreciate your taking the time to visit and check out the video my friend.

[@schadowolf]

Great video update!

[@ccrx6700]

Glad you enjoyed schadowolf. Thank you for taking the time to check out the video my friend.

[@joemc111]

Nice show Dave, never worked the RR so your little tidbits of info is neat to hear.

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you Joe for the nice comment. Great to hear you enjoyed. Was very nice of you to stop by and check out the video my friend.

[@williamralph5442]

Communication on the rails is paramount for safety, especially in a tight area like switching or your operation. Thanks Dave

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you William for the nice comment. You are so right. Appreciate your taking the time to visit and check out the video my friend.

[@mikefrench4787]

Well done sir

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you Mike for the nice comment. Appreciate your taking the time to visit and check out the video my friend.

[@MusicByWinston]

Congratulations on that very positive rail condition report! Quality work pays dividends.

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you MusicByWinston for the nice comment. Appreciate your taking the time to pay us a visit and check out the video my friend.

[@briankemp5206]

Thanks Dave for the information on your railroad. Great video!

[@ccrx6700]

Your very welcome Brian, glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for taking the time to check out the video my friend.

[@wbwarren57]

Nice video. Thank you.

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you WB for the nice comment, glad you enjoyed. Was nice of you to take the time to visit with us and watch the video my friend.

[@john15207]

very cool video as always! I was curious as to what that buildings actually for at the beginning of the video that the coal train comes through

[@ccrx6700]

Glad you enjoyed John. That building is where they dump the loaded cars at, keeps the dumper out of the weather. Thank you for taking the time to check out the video my friend.

[@john15207]

@@ccrx6700 your very welcome!

[@tzadik36]

Thanks for this video: it is another good one. When communicating, you leave little to chance. Reminds one of communications amongst cockpit crews, amongst aircraft, and between aircraft and air traffic controllers. A first-class Class II rail line! No need fior maple syrup...

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you Robin for the nice comment. You are right aviation communication is vital just as ours is. Appreciate your taking the time to visit and check out the video my friend.

[@wolfman7393]

It’s great to see a stellar work ethic…with most these days, it’s like people want you to apologize to them for having to be there. Thankfully we instilled that into our children and they are all very successful. Even our grand kids! Thanks Dave! Always great to watch!

[@ccrx6700]

Very good you instilled that in them Wolfman, a good work ethic is becoming more and more a priceless commodity. Glad you could stop by and watch today my friend.

[@mbvoelker8448]

If it weren't a good company they wouldn't let you do this. It shows that they have nothing to fear.

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you MB for the nice comment. You are right they are a good company and have nothing to hide. Appreciate your taking the time to visit and check out the video my friend.

[@Peter-mt6lg]

So my favorite run was the mty coal train from Tampa to crew change at High Springs up the AR main with a caboose on the rear.

[@ccrx6700]

Watching coal trains , empty or loaded is always a cool thing Peter. I love coal trains too. Appreciate very much your taking the time to visit with us and may you have a very good day my friend.

[@wilburroth5150]

Another enjoyable video! Keep up the good work there Dave!

[@ccrx6700]

Glad you enjoyed Wilbur. Thank you for taking the time to check out the video my friend.

[@eddie_wolf_]

Great to see you Dave. You guys got your work cut out. All the Best, E

[@ccrx6700]

Great to have you visit with us tonight Eddie. Thank you for taking the time to check out the video my friend.

[@bobparsons77]

Great..back after 4 weeks in BC.

[@ccrx6700]

Hope you had a great time Bob. Appreciate your taking the time to visit and check out the video my friend.

[@pchris6662]

I’m so jealous. Wish there was a way civilians could take a ride on the rail like that. It does look so cool and yet peaceful. As for safety, and maintaining the rails and equipment, I’m sure you know, if you stay on top of things you have less problems. Rotten track leads to rotten wheels, and rotten wheels tear up track. Your outfit seem to have their head on straight and congrats for that :) Thanks again for taking the trouble to do these vids. They always put a smile on my face :)

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you for the nice comment. You are right about keeping things maintained so they don't get rotten. Appreciate your taking the time to visit and check out the video my friend.

[@4everdc302]

Running rail is a zen moment. Even when the rails are small😊 🚂🇨🇦🇺🇲👷‍♂️⛏️🙋

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you Doug for the nice comment. You are so right about that. Appreciate your taking the time to visit and check out the video my friend.

[@danielrongo2367]

Wow interesting communication technique

[@ccrx6700]

Glad you enjoyed Daniel. Thank you for taking the time to check out the video my friend.

[@kg4muc]

Dave you guys have got it together and it shows. Be safe and keep up the good work

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you kg4muc for the nice comment. Appreciate your taking the time to pay us a visit and check out the video my friend.

[@TriGogglin]

Zero defects... that's awesome Dave.. this was a great ride along. Was like a fire side chat with a friend.. that power box for the warning light definitely been around as long as you.. but still going strong...

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you Pappy for the kind words. Appreciate your taking the time to pay us a visit and check out the video my friend. Fireside chat LOL

[@mustralineabsorbine5082]

Great coordination and communication. It looks like safety is the top priority, something that gets a lot of lip service but not really adhered to. You work with a great team of people.

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you Mustraline for the nice comment. It's the guys responsibility to follow safety procedures and the guys here do a very good job at that. Appreciate your taking the time to pay us a visit and check out the video my friend.

[@garybrown6897]

Thanks for another great video Dave. I do believe that no matter how hard they try, coal will always be 1 of our main sources of power. They the tech to clean up the emissions. So. Keep that coal rolling. 😊

[@ccrx6700]

Your very welcome Gary and I hope you are right on the coal! Thank you for taking the time to check out the video my friend.

[@MrChevrolet94]

Driving a street truck on railroad tracks looks fun!!!!!!

[@ccrx6700]

It certainly is MrChevrolet. Appreciate your taking the time to visit and check out the video my friend.

[@MrChevrolet94]

@@ccrx6700 thank you

[@lewistodd9242]

As always I really enjoy riding along with you on your track inspection. Safety is always an important factor in keeping the coal being delivered. Have a great day my friend.

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you Lewis for the nice comment. Appreciate your taking the time to visit and check out the video my friend.

[@paulbergen9114]

Diligent Dave. One big thing about safety is that you start taking things for granted and you get complacent and that's where the problems can really start. Always looking forward to your Trackside chats

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you Paul for the nice comment. You are right complacency and assumptions are not a good thing on the RR. Appreciate your taking the time to visit and check out the video my friend.

[@johnbutler8388]

You almost make me want to go back to work last video thank you

[@ccrx6700]

Guess I will have to twist your arm next video then John....:-) Appreciate your taking the time to pay us a visit and check out the video my friend.

[@klsc8510]

On the KLS&C, we self dispatched and time table. If either the scenic or dinner train were out, they ran on time table schedule. Freight and maintenance trains ran as extras and knew the schedules for scenic and dinner and meets were prearranged if needed. Radio comm could be used to amend if needed most of the time. We never had any problems. I had a couple of freight runs where meets were amended. I used to radio on one. Due to the short range, if negative contact I knew I had clear rail for a mile or a mile and a half. Ever few minutes I made another call. We got to the siding in plenty of time for a smooth meet. A touch of risk, but well mitigated by communication or lack of as if the other train heard my call, they would answer. Communications is critical even on a model railroad for any train running. Cornfield meets even in scale can damage equipment! That can hurt feelings when that happens. Congratulations on the excellent inspections. If the KLS&C had ever been inspected, we wouldn't have come close to that!

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you klsc for sharing that, you are right communications is vital. Appreciate your taking the time to pay us a visit and check out the video my friend.

[@joshuapaul349]

Power line tree companies use those too. Usually look a lot rougher though. Those are true animals, I'd rather hand dig ballast. Everyone forgets that you get power untill you clear the trees.

[@ccrx6700]

If you like to hand dig ballast, come on over Joshua, I've got a whole lot of mud in my track that needs dug out! Very much appreciate your taking the time to stop by and watch the show my friend.

[@joshuapaul349]

I grew up near a now abandoned shortline, Seminole Gulf RR. They still have track but not in my county. Thank you for showing what it really takes to keep the lights on.

[@ccrx6700]

@@joshuapaul349 👍😊

[@rickcooper6817]

Thanks Mr. Dave!

[@ccrx6700]

Your very welcome Rick. Appreciate your taking the time to visit and check out the video my friend.

[@heater1blackbird130]

Thanks Dave, its a good thing to see someone love their Job like you do. Thanks for the Informative video !! Looking forward to the next one !!

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you heater1blackbird for the nice comment. Appreciate your taking the time to visit and check out the video my friend.

[@ernestrobbertse8544]

Your cab still has a 4 track cassette player 😂

[@ccrx6700]

Truck is 18 years old Ernest. An oldie but goodie. Appreciate your taking the time to visit and check out the video my friend.

[@kensmith8832]

It is good to hear of the maintenance programs that you are using! Most companies haven't been able to maintain their equipment since the 2008 market crash. The chemical plant near me blows a steam line a little too often. Some of those explosions are massive. So far the railroad hasn't fallen in disrepair.

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you Ken for the nice comment. This is a good company to work for and they are spending money on track maintenance. Appreciate your taking the time to visit and check out the video my friend.

[@terrywebb8636]

Hi Mr. Dave, I've got to hand it to you. When you said it was, basically a stress reliever you were on point. I could watch this video and, well just this little bit relaxed me. The sound of the truck on the rails, I almost fell asleep, not saying it was boring it wasn't, post more videos like this. Thanks, for sharing.

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you Terry for the nice comment. Appreciate your taking the time to pay us a visit and check out the video my friend. Riding the rails is a great stress reliever for sure, clickity clack down the track...:-)

[@davemanone3661]

Great video, love seeing the rails and listen to how things are done. Thanks!

[@ccrx6700]

Glad you enjoyed it Dave and you are welcome. Appreciate your taking the time to pay us a visit and check out the video my friend.

[@TheFlappyBusRailfan]

1:54 the beeping noise is making a beat😆

[@ccrx6700]

I think it's morse code. Thank you for taking the time to pay us a visit and check out the video my friend.

[@fireballxl-5748]

Stay safe Dave! As for me, all my teeth have been removed and I am healing. I hope to have implants in several months. It's quite an ordeal. But you stay safe Dave....real safe, because you have a great disposition and a great channel.

[@ccrx6700]

Oh dear fireball, that sounds horrible, I can imagine what an ordeal that is, but thanks for the update, you hang in there my friend.

[@d_girl]

I'm so happy I found your channel, man, this stuff is excellent

[@ccrx6700]

Appreciate the very nice comment ! Thank you for taking the time to check out the video my friend.

[@NoewerrATall]

What a great video! Sounds like you run a tight ship. I'm sure it feels good to have your hard work recognized!

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you NoewerrATall for the nice comment. Appreciate your taking the time to visit and check out the video my friend.

[@sweynforkbeardtraindude]

9:15, I find it hard to believe you are ever in a bad mood! Great stuff as always, very informative.

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you for the nice comment. I do have my moments but they are few and far in between. Appreciate your taking the time to visit and check out the video my friend.

[@ccarr656]

Do we need to take up a collection to get you a new safety vest? Lol.

[@ccrx6700]

I have one.... just forget to wear it ccarr. Thank you for taking the time to check out the video my friend.