Crowdfund, A Run North and Track project.

Tee shirts! railroadmerch....

[@williamstarklauf6085]

I think the father son bond and dad your thoughtfulness to get his opinion on everything is priceless. Win lose or compete failure you guys will cherish these moments

[@docracer7519]

I have to admit, when I started watching your videos I first was scratching my head about how you could resurrect that line. But you have accomplished A LOT in 1 year. I am no longer scratching my head, I am just looking forward to each new video and learning so much about all aspects of railroading that you are teaching us. Thanks for educating me.

[@edtompkins865]

Lift the rail; raise the roadbed.

[@Elliott_Ray]

*Also picks up phone* “Hello we’re calling about your trains extended warranty”

[@rearspeaker6364]

LMAO!!!!

[@daveb5540]

Ha HA HA :) :) !!!!!

[@hapwasner8021]

thats funny

[@kevinb9327]

Oh, man, I'm laughing!!! 😂😂😂

[@rishken]

Lmao! Best comment!

[@jasonplatco7881]

That section that gets swamped needs redone. I agree pull the rail, remove the old ties, and maybe get a small dozer in there to scrape the old mud filled ballast.. you can put in proper drainage pipes to facilitate better drainage away from the track as you put new ballast in and raise the grade of that sunken section. It will just keep sinking especially once weight is on it otherwise. If you want to do anything with that railroad involving loaded cars all the track they touch needs to have a stable foundation or you could end up with a broken rail with the up/down movement or worse.. it will be easier to get it done now than it would be after you have paying customers and need to use that track. Would be a good time to fix any issues with switches aswell.

[@xyz061220]

Consult with Post 10.

[@zachmdful]

I worry that close switch might need the same treatment, still looks low there. farther one might be ok hard to tell from that distance

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

Zach You have a good eye! That's exactly how it looks in person. Brian

[@marhuf]

I agree Jason, but what I would do after removing the old ties, mud and old ballast and putting drainage pipes in, is bring in some fresh dirt to bring it up instead of ballast. Dirt is much cheaper than ballast. You can pack it in to raise it up, then dump your ballast and level it from there. Dumping ballast in that low of an area is a waste of good ballast and costly.

[@vincentciulla7305]

From watching Letsdig18 I think bringing in clay and packing it down would help with the drainage. Maybe rent an excavator and dig out a proper drainage ditch to lead the water away.

[@kennysinanan8763]

I love the father and son bond.I love you guys .

[@ocsrc]

I would LOVE to see the entire line, from the switch that is yours off the siding, down every siding, to Alco and the old factory at the end of the spur

[@billlee5307]

Fantastic video! I commend your economic principles. Also, with "stockholders" the next thing that would happen is a "Board of Directors." Oooooh, best avoided. I think family businesses are good and I wish the very best for yours. Please do expand your fashion line into winter ware. Before long I would imagine you will need to have some whistle training for the engineer staff. Track plan is a lot of work, but when it is done it will be "done" and not a weak point in the line. Put fixing the phone line on the list, in case Warren should call back with a better offer or some work.

[@talis84]

I know this is a high risk project for you, and you are probably feeling a lot of stress, but you are living the dream for a lot of us. You have a lot of experience and knowledge on the railroad, and you should feel proud of all the work you have done getting the ETR as far as it has. Keep up the good work, I really hope it all works out for you.

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

Huge Thank You for your words of support! Brian

[@paulbohnert532]

Thanks for sharing. Love the "Office of the President" nice view. Like the idea of adding a trucker hat to the merch. Everybody needs a hat.

[@kennyspry5189]

My Father work's on the Railroad He said absolutely remove all Old Balast and replace with New Ballast and Ties and make sure You have a good grade to let water run off. Awesome video as always

[@alpharomeo15]

I'd like to see a Safety Vest with UR logo on front and back... i'd quickly buy one of those ! 👏🏽👍🏼☺️

[@CR-rb5hl]

Another great day on the ETR. Thank you for sharing.

[@jdmills4370]

Maybe these people get their value from watching your videos and want to share in your success. They’re willing to share in the risk as well “There is nothing stronger than the heart of a volunteer” -Jimmy Doolittle

[@dawdawes]

How about getting an N scale and HO scale 50' boxcar designed with your logo, then selling them on your channel. We would have a momento of the line, you could make a little out of it , everyones happy. Just a thought.

[@Farmboy1927]

O Scale too!

[@AppalachiaRRlover]

I’d buy a few HO boxcars from you if you did!!!!

[@bobpaulino4714]

Commission multiple car, different numbered sets- two to six cars. Perhaps even solicit atlas or bachmann to put together a mow train set with a 50 ton loco, work crane, tender, some flats, gondola, and work/ transfer caboose. Could have the high rail dump, an old clamshell bucket dozer with hoe, & track speeder.

[@jasonwhipp5721]

This would be pretty cool

[@ThundercatDarklion]

Athearn would be an ideal brand for HO & N Scale Boxcars. Athearn did have an special run of HO Scale MR&T Locomotives and an Caboose. =^.^=

[@garykuipers2696]

Your straightforward and honest attitude is a great asset. May you have much success in this venture. Hopefully, you can develop a rail car to truck transfer. Of course this will depend on whether the delivering carrier will install a switch off their line to yours. Take care and God bless!

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

Gary Soon we will talk about that connection. Brian

[@mississippisteeler95]

I absolutely find your attitude and approach to this so positive and just fun to keep track of.

[@greeneyedggirl]

Thank you so much for sharing your progress and hard work. You guys have the ultimate "model" railroad to "play with" here, good for you! I so want all your hard work to pay off and see you successful!!!

[@lbicknell]

There are very few places where a rail fan can drive a train. While it may be down the road, I would absolutely pay money to show up for a day and switch some cars for the East Terminal Railway. I'm sure there's insurance and other issues to work out, but I suspect you can find enough people willing to pay enough for the day to more than cover the costs. Instead of paying employees to switch cars, you can get people to pay you for the privilege. It's a way to give back to the community.

[@robertguelda3469]

You don't drive a train, you operate it!

[@robertblackwelder8201]

Happy to see this cleared right of way compared to last year! Hard work but this loco running down the line is a great reward for your work ethic.

[@dianametcalf4248]

I always enjoy your videos. I love the relationship and respect you and your son have for one another. God bless and I wish you two great success !

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

Thank you so much!

[@wilfred8326]

**** Novelty **** Stock Certificates! Make owners "honorary" w/no voting privileges.

[@railwayjade]

THIS - I love the idea, I would frame it.

[@michaelgarrity6090]

This is a great idea! I'd get one.

[@richardsmith4147]

Love seeing the progress and the time you spend with your son. I just ordered a shirt and coffee cup. Let’s keep em rolling!

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

Awesome! Thank you! Richard, I want you to know when we make forward progress, its people like you who are with us, cheering and supporting. Thanks again! Brian

[@elsdp-4560]

Thank you for sharing. Railroading at its best watched and enjoyed.

[@AllThingsRailroad]

Love that old rustic cab

[@seanhobbs3624]

Brian, I have been following you and Brian for over a year now. You should be extremely proud of the progress you’ve made. Having a general idea of what an engine would cost and trying to quantify the amount of time, money, and effort you have put in, I thought it would take longer for you to get one. Boy was I pleasantly surprised when that video popped up! Keep doing what you’re doing! Maybe a nice sweatshirt or a knit cap for the winter line?

[@seanhobbs3624]

I meant to say you and Graham! D’oh!

[@dmorgan28]

I’m so excited about all that you’re getting done. It’s looking so nice around there. And you’ve got your locomotive going. I really liked hearing about all your plans and I think it’s all well and good. Things are really looking up. 👍👍👍❤️ It’s really good to see your son back.

[@pmichael73]

I can't believe how smooth that loco sounds!

[@glf001]

I like Jason's suggestions below. Also you might want to spray some more weed killer before the weather gets cold and get that plant material out of there. You definitely have come a long ways. Just imagine what it will look like when all the track and roadbed work is complete. A pretty railroad will bring in business.

[@virginiatolles1664]

It's hard to think how much work maintaining a railroad requires, and then, we realize we can't even go rail fanning without seeing the proprietor's trucks out, making repairs. All best wishes to you as you move ETR forward in its trek to become a thriving railroad.

[@davidcunningham8466]

I would absolutely recommend the course of action you are considering. Remove the rails and set them aside. Then excavate the existing roadbed (the mixed rock and soil will not support the anticipated load). Install any drainage you think necessary. Install the new bedding to an appropriate level depth and place the tires as per spec. Then reinstall the rails. This will give you the best chance of long-term success. I am a retired PE in multiple states with experience in heavy construction but no longer am in active practice. Go getem tlger !!

[@luann7517]

You are such a good man, and I absolutely love your sense of humor!

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

LuAnn I am so Blessed! I just try to live it out, to others that need encouragement and projects that others would love to do, but maybe cant. Arn't the "internets" wonderful? Brian

[@southern207hobbies]

Take up as much of the rail and redo it correctly the 1st time that way your not constantly replacing ties and ballast

[@daveb5540]

cheaper in the long run all the way around. Who wants to be tearing up track to fix a bad section when you have It up and running.

[@x890239]

Another great story / video. I always look forward to your view and pearls of wisdon

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@MatthewBerginGarage]

Good vid. Nice to see you rubbing some of the rust off of the top of the rails. 😁👍

[@michaeldonohue9760]

You rock my friend. I so love watching these videos.

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

Glad you like them! Brian

[@craigzahniser4702]

I think you are right. Elevation and Ballast are 2 good things to do. Flooding has a way of returning which means big bucks for the railroad.

[@Sicorius]

Great video, as usual. Thank you for doing them for us.😀

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

Seth you guys are here with us! Brian

[@mischef18]

Nice to see the loco move further along the track guys. Safe travels up your way

[@lexkarol8320]

Well first I would like to say congrats on your up coming anniversary. You two have done a great Job that run down the line proved that. As for the bad section of track area with no tie downs. I would say since you’ve done such an excellent job on the rest of the line stop and take the time pull it all up raze it to the right level re ballast it and lay down the track make it perfect like the rest. Take the time to enjoy your great Accomplishments and progress. When you are ready and break out from a Dorment line then start to learn the FRA rules. Stay safe and Thank you for your videos.

[@CharlesReiche]

Ahhh the screech on the rail. I love that sound.

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

Thanks Charles I want to do a video on why the rails sing. Brian

[@dennishudson9723]

If you do take that section up to re-ballast maybe you can go down deeper with a decent size culvert pipe and also get it to remove the standing water between the two tracks

[@twiggs24]

You give us great content and fun videos, now we want to give back. Id buy an ETR shirt with your little 50 tonner on it

[@chevelleguy3]

Been fun watching over the past year.

[@robertbullcarmichael9856]

Well some Remidy Ultra will take care of the broad leaf weeds. I would mix it with some High Yeald Killz All or Roundup. Add a surfactant like some dish soap. It will stick to the vegetation and you will end up with a good clean kill on all the weeds. Agree with the raising of the track and ties. Keep it a rolling and stay safe.

[@garysprandel1817]

Yeah almost a year since this interesting video popped up on my feed with those two guys armed with a gas and battery chainsaw started hacking at a jungle with a couple of rails sticking out of it and the ambitious goal of running their own railroad. I subscribed after that first video and have been cheering right along as I've seen the ETR become more and more a real railroad as the plant is reclaimed from nature. Yeah have to agree with roll the rails and pretty much start fresh rather than MacGyver a temporary solution.

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

Gary Thanks for following! You are a get it done guy aswell, I can tell. Brian

[@garysprandel1817]

@@eastterminalrailway5975 thanks Brian that's high praise. Was a get it done kind of guy my adult life with the last 42 years moving freight through I did it on rubber tires rather than steel wheels but a heart failure diagnosis a year ago has retired me from that life( in my case the body's check engine light didn'tcome on the wholedarn dashboard lit up). These days I've shifted that get it done attitude to being the best person I can to my family and friends and my church family, continue to make good memories with them ( and maintain my cool uncle status with my nieces,nephews and of late grand nieces and nephew's though admittedly those are still a bit too young to really know me as of yet) and make the best of whatever time the good Lord has decided I've got left here. I'm good however it goes,if I get more time than expected then that's good for the above mentioned reasons,if my remaining time is shorter we'll then I have a pretty good idea where I'm going and I'll get see my wife and others that have gone on ahead.

[@t.j.carroll8512]

I applaud you on your managerial and operational decisions demonstrated in this video. Keep it simple and solve the next problem. Got to get one of the long sleeve tees.

[@buck9018]

It really is a great day when a new video is added. Thanks it is really entertaining and you know how much the viewers love to see new ETR information. Water is the enemy and drainage is the way to protect the track. Standing water cannot be allowed near the ties or they will soon rot and won't hold spikes or the rail which will result in derailments. New ties, more stone, raised track and positive drainage is always the answer when maintaining track. Your enthusiasm and care for this railroad will result in unlimited success which we want to experience and enjoy along with you.

[@usm-4kagnew165]

At one time I lived 7 miles from the UP main line. At night you could hear the engines, tell whether they were EMDs or GEs, whether they were loading or in Dynamic Braking.

[@mattsvantassel4693]

I'm in total agreement with your idea of tearing up the rails, as long as it's done right.. 1 more thing, thanks for letting us join in on the trip it's been great watching your channel

[@pmk9999]

Would like to see a simplified drawing of the track arrangement.Having trouble picturing what the railroad looks like as a whole.

[@danagrey3534]

I know where the E.T.R, is and so maybe I can help you without getting called to the office and fired! LOL At the very top (north) is a two track mainline running east and west. A spur comes off of that main line headed south. on the west side is a number of additional spurs going to industrial buildings. to the west. The north / south E.T.R. main line is about a half mile long. Hopefully that helps you out some and keep me out of trouble as way!

[@andyknott8148]

The power of KZbin, I was with you when the first loco rolled down the ETR in 20 (may be 30) years and I am watching in the UK, amazing. Shortlines is my thing and I am learning so much. Success to you all.

[@davidmason4153]

Thank you for the ride.

[@lxdesign1]

Question - as your rules might be different - but before a locomotive moves, the bell has to ring. At least that is the rule here in Canada. Love watching you guys working... your railway is not much off from the conditions I am working with here - I am the track foreman for a 10 mile stretch of tourist operation. We have a lot of tie work to be done, and always have issues with drainage, ties, ballast and more... but we're getting there.

[@jasonwhipp5721]

Here you’ve got to blow the horn, at least where I work. Not everyone does it though.

[@leshemingway3352]

Yup pull the track first new ties if you have standing water maybe concrete ties would be best new weed control but winter coming soon weeds will die here soon frost maybe this weekend will take care of the weeds. Great video looking forward to long sleeve shirts I will get one for sure

[@bobmccormack2341]

You and Gram have this remember when moving your locomotive two honks on the horn forward and three for backwards your doing a standup job carry on

[@phunperson64]

I enjoy your videos..thank you for making these videos.

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

Andy They are me being me, with you along! Brian

[@chesterraybon3442]

You're exactly correct on replacing everything at that low point. Looking better everyday. Keel on going forward. Take care.

[@rickaser2383]

Might need to incorporate some method of drainage more than relying on ballast for that low spot.

[@michaelgarrity6090]

Probably does need some tiles to move that water along into the local watershed.

[@LLImprovement]

Much respect for turning down peoples investments. Merchandise is a better option, both parties get something out of it with no risk.

[@mopacrailfan]

I too would like to see a cool Safety Vest with your name and logo emblazoned on same! Union Pacific Eureka Sub MP 12.5 😎

[@KentStreet]

I think your plan to move the rails and improve the grade is a good one. I love following the progress you make and look forward to the day when you have paying customers.

[@Trains-With-Shane]

I've always loved the low frequency rumble of those EMD prime movers. Ever since I was a kid. I wish I were closer so I could come help out. A good friend of mine, who he and his son are big railfans, live up in Northern Ohio. I'll bet he'd love to come down and lend some muscle. Altthough you may have an issue with him bumping his head on things because he's freakishly tall, lol. If you ever decided to do some kind of stock offering or something i'd definitely buy in, I know you aren't going to, but I would if you did.

[@tomroise9426]

Totally support you on not accepting funds. Great philosophy. Nice to see so many supporters without it. Congrats on a successful venture in subscribers and a great startup story.. Looking forward to next installment.

[@drippinglass]

Amazing work! I’m trying to restore my old Mopars... nothing as much work as this! 😎👍

[@paulpietrowski1940]

Definitely take rail up and redo the rail bed.

[@lpete2766]

my bother was an engineer for the maine central railroad . he run from portland to st johnsbury vt the RY2 RUN up thru the white mountains . l went with him 4 or 5 times . and it scared me almost every time . long way down.

[@dock_yard1149]

Legendary line. Crawford notch trestle clinging to side of mountain! And through the Ball Signal diamond at Whitefield NH. Scenery as good as it gets west of Bartlett NH. Wish I tagged along with you then.

[@lpete2766]

@@dock_yard1149 the part that scared me the most was the first time going over frankenstein trestle my bother take me out side to walk way just before we got there . we had 6 units on the it the same time .

[@clydemarkham7915]

Great video glad to see things progressing. Blessing's

[@randyclyde4939]

Thanks for another most interesting experience. I understand your hesitation to allow too many chiefs and not enough indians into your organization. I respect the way you handled this! What fun to go for a ride on the 50 tonner!

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

Randy This style of leadership is really efficient. Brian

[@randyclyde4939]

@@eastterminalrailway5975 - Indeed, Sir! It comes down to opportunity and trust. You can't have one without the other.

[@davypettit]

Raise the rail and ballast to remove the dip in the track. Place filter fabric under the ballast to prevent contamination of soils pushing up into the ballast.

[@dimitrilensflareabrams2893]

If you've got a creek nearby and that area that you want to elevate is prone to flooding regardless of the track structure when you redo that section it might be a good idea to install a pipe of sorts.

[@saltleywsc]

Best idea take it up scrape the ground reballast and repike ,proper job !

[@jake2213b]

My area has had lots of rain. My front yard has never been so wet. You might try to burn the weeds a way with a torch. I heard back in the 60's and 70' the rail road would do that on a side line to clean them up.

[@pooleandrew]

Just a small suggestion...a 'safe practice' if you will. Two blasts of the horn before you move forward, three before moving backwards OR ring the bell before and while starting to move either direction. Prevents an accident, or worse.

[@klsc8510]

I think your idea to add ballast and retie that low spot is correct. Track work like that is always easier before you are moving cars daily. On the KLS&C, we had a low spot just west of Paw Paw. One wet year the water was just over the top of the rail. We had to crawl the trains through. The funny was many times I would see a muskrat sitting on top of the rail. When the train got close enough, the critter would dive into the water between the rails. It had dug under a rail so it could safely swim under water into the pond beside the tracks. Fun, but you don't need that action. Oh, the KLS&C never did what you are planning. So do it now before you have a muskrat laughing at your trains!

[@oldnstillworkin5709]

Looks fantastic!!!

[@panzertracks]

thanks for your decisions and for sharing.

[@30041946]

Good idea to remove the rail and ballast then re spike it. I would recommend using plastic or concrete sleepers given the amount of water this area subject to.!

[@robertsmida9601]

I want to know if the phone cord pulling out was planned?? I think not. I died laughing. LOVE THIS CHANNEL!!!!

[@paulbohnert532]

For the ETR fans. Can't afford you own East Terminal Railroad. There are a huge number of operating railroad museums. Consider joining one.

[@njcaveexplorer]

I’d spend my vacation helping with the work

[@TheDaf95xf]

Father Son combination is brilliant and the jam on the bread is you’ve got a railroad 👍🏻 I’m sure you’ll find a way of raising funds without any sort legal ties 🤔 People just like helping good things 😄 the Narrowboat that janes built got a whole in his bottom lol 😆 and couldn’t afford the repair so he ask for a go fund me and raised the money no questions ask as he makes good videos on KZbin 😄 I’m only saying Brian. Another option is a BBQ day and table day at the ETR 🤣 Have a great week cheers as always Stevie 😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@SPUPRR]

When you start cutting up cars I want a Drawbar with complete coupler and maybe either an Axle/Wheel set or maybe a complete truck assembly for yard art.

[@rearspeaker6364]

do it like radar did in mash- part by part thru the mail!!

[@leeroth5604]

Heh. Let the local vandals attempt to destroy or steal that!

[@bradleysmith2021]

Bear in mind, one axle and wheel set comes in around 3000 lbs.

[@SPUPRR]

@@bradleysmith2021 yep. My F550 can haul that on the bed with ease and my trailer can haul 10t

[@bradleysmith2021]

@@SPUPRR just checking. Most folks have no concept of the mass of moving things around them. Like flood water. 5000 cu.ft./second...8 lbs/gal., 7 gals./cu.ft...8x7x5000=280,000 lbs. per SECOND. And people try driving through it.

[@thecnwmondovilinepaulscota7304]

I agree, remove the rail and replace all the nasty muddy ballast and raise the level, with some drainage added, maybe a small culvert. I also vote for pocket t-shirts and maybe a few other colors in addition to orange. Keep up the good work!

[@trfarmer3869]

I agree with your plan for the rail.

[@nickpanda9322]

I noticed how close you were to the engine when walking across the rails at the scenic railroad I volunteer on we are required to walk at lease 50 feet in front of an engine or passenger cars then cross the tracks in case the brakes or hand break were to fail

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

Nick Thanks, I'll keep that in mind and increase the distance. Brian

[@nickpanda9322]

@@eastterminalrailway5975 your welcome

[@jkbrochu3003]

@@eastterminalrailway5975 A few rings of the bell before you move would be nice, it's hard to see everything. You guys rock...keep that train rollin!

[@erielackawannaridernewjers61]

Nick. As Honorary Chair of the Safety Committee I do hereby request you formally join! I cringed too when I saw the walk by.

[@kennyspry5189]

Question??? When do you think you will be able to tie into the other Railroad Branch Line and receive Car's.... I just Love what you are doing whatever you do Please don't give up make History Make this Short Line Railroad come back to LIFE who knows you could grow and have to add Trackage to become bigger than you are now. GOOD LUCK!!!!

[@RichieCat4223]

Cooling fan info is interesting. Never gave that a thought.

[@roberttuttle5405]

Do it right the first time, fix the drainage, fix the grade situation and sleep well knowing it won't sink again. I admire your perseverance, I pray you are successful in your venture. Sincerely, Bob from Rhode Island.

[@Dondono48]

Not sure but I think 2 short blasts of the horn and the bell on before you start to roll. BTW, I ordered the T-shirt and it’s really cool. Looking forward to the hat. Thanks..

[@firebat214]

Thanks for sharing. Hoping for great success for you…

[@mkendallpk4321]

I agree that fixing the low spot(s) is necessary. And making sure to have good drainage is extremely important to prevent future problems.

[@anthonygermano9363]

You Guys are just great. I always look forward to your next video. Keep up the good work. Good Luck with everything.

[@josephwiese3937]

When you do it right, you'll have no regrets.

[@lesleyhirst3422]

As a new subscriber in the UK (you had me at 'you wouldn't want to be on the bike' - I love your attitude!) who's watched as many videos as I could find, I have to admit I was a little disappointed to hear 'no drones' as I'd love an overview like that. Maybe you could get a friend with a drone to just make one video? Or if you don't want that, I'll happily settle for some clues on where to find you on google earth! Congratulations on the first year's achievement!

[@wilmeaux12]

Take that frog and point out while you are at it too. Some ballast stone can be economically cleaned and re-used too.

[@bluehappyscrap]

AWESOME!!!🧧🧧🧧🧧🧧🧧🧧🧧🧧🧧🧧🧧🧧🧧🧧🧧

[@Williamgarity]

Remove the rails, add the ballast and lift the tracks! Water is a liability. Stay as far above the ponds and puddles as you can.

[@amtrak1007]

be mindful of temperature and rail growth/shrinkage due to temperature. Keeping that in mind, pulling the rail off isn't a bad idea. For excepted track you only need one tie under the joint bar and one tie in the middle of the span. Best of luck. :)

[@dannymacnevin3939]

You guys are doing great. Since I live in Atlantic Canada, and the cool weather is knocking at the door, may I suggest black hoodies with orange logo... I would buy one of those! Keep up the great work fellas!

[@raymondciarlo15]

Hi Brain; Seen your last video and very impressed with you. The 50 feet of track you are planning to upgrade is a big project. Remember we work smarter no harder. I hope that you are not planning to pull rail, remove ties and spike the replacement by hand. That is hard labor and very dangerous . I remember you bought a same bull. Dozer. That dozer would be a big help. I think a purchase of a back hole would be very helpful. There a products that you fill the spike holes and it gives extra life. Another idea, is to check the price of used ties very new ties. If you really want to be cheap, just flip the tie and respond them. I don't mean to be a pain in the ass. Raymond Ciarlo