DFB Dampfschneeschleuder R12 im Frühlingsschnee 2021, Steam snow plough in the swiss mountains!

Die Dampfbahn Furka Bergstrecke testete Ihre Dampfschneeschleuder zum ersten Mal im harten Frühlingsschnee. Ich habe diese eindrücklichen Erlebnisse mit mehreren Kameras eingefangen und freue mich diese euch nun präsentieren zu dürfen.
An dieser Stelle nochmals herzlichen Dank an alle Beteiligten.
Die Dampfbahn Furka Bergstrecke ist immer eine Reise wert!
English,
Today, the R12 is being tested for the first time under the toughest conditions.
Hard, frozen spring snow awaits the freshly restored machine.
Today's test run will show whether the R12 is up to these extreme conditions.
Steam Snow Blower R12 of the Furka Mountain Steam Railway
Project manager of the R12, Martin Horath, during boiler inspection.
The second star of the day. The HG 4/4 will energetically assist the R12.
Test run of the servo motor for switching from twin to compound operation of the steam engine.
The centrifugal machine is being warmed up.
The "Moose" (Gm 4/4 71) brings the steam snow blower into position.
That was probably a bit too modest. The R12 can do more!
What conclusion does the crew draw from today's test run?
The R12 wins even against the hard spring snow.
However, this beautifully restored mashine is actually much too precious for that.
That's why it will probably be used for demonstrations with powder snow in the future.
The forces are very impressive. The 10mm steel plates are bent outwards.
A big thank you goes to...
Thank you for your interest!
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[@MrNick-]

I know that’s a ton of snow but I was expecting this thing to blast through and clear the train tracks very quickly

[@chriscarter7182]

That's not a ton of snow,,,,,that's many tons of snow!! Fun to watch, I really want to be along for this ride!!

[@jamesalexander5588]

The snow looks really compacted. I also don't think that old steam engine is up to the job.

[@australiantruckspotting8883]

Slow progress but it gets the job done, great to see it in action

[@alexsiemers7898]

Not just _a_ ton of snow, given the height of the plow and the compactness of the snow, it’s probably multiple tons for each but it removes

[@wishusknight3009]

A more powerful diesel was needed for slow and steady creeping

[@atalleywak]

Oh, youtube, you know me so well....You had me at "dampfschneeschleuder".

[@shadowknight7584]

Hah same

[@martinclerked-6262]

Same

[@zeetack8625]

Same

[@entertainme7523]

kek

[@sebastianochs7714]

It's German and means steam snow onager

[@DefaultString]

Wahnsinn! Spektakuläre Aufnahmen! wirklich wunderbar dass so ein Kulturdenkmal für die Nachwelt erhalten bleibt und noch im 21. Jahrhundert zeigen kann, wie unsere Ahnen sich einst durch den Winter kämpften

[@markmanning5683]

Easy for you to say.

[@Muotaman9958]

@@markmanning5683 Looks like you don’t get his Sentence!!

[@R.U.1.2.]

Very efficient, it can clear almost a meter at a time, before it stalls!

[@aleu650]

They do not know how to operate the equipment correctly or it is faulty.

[@renegadeoflife87]

@@aleu650 Rotary OY makes it look so easy. I find myself wondering why R12 couldn't keep a relatively constant RPM while the locomotive creeps forward. The rack system gives them huge tractive advantages that OY and her pushers don't have.

[@matthewkromer1697]

I suspect the locomotive doesn’t have a good way to move at very slow speeds; he’s probably got the reverser all the way forward and when he opens the regulator it doesn’t have a way to creep along at low speeds.

[@lanzji1345]

Don't forget, this isn't fresh snow, but old, all winter snow, as this is the clearing of the line in spring after winter closure. Rotaries are far better in fresh snow than in this old, compacted, almost concrete like snow. That, and they have a lot to learn...

[@AudaxGHG]

hello, i am swiss and i was there 4 times and i can say in spring this snow is like stone you cant dig in it witch your fist its like ice. also they mostly use stronger diesel locos this is a bit of an traditional event

[@fastbuckwu]

by the time this thing has cleared a path it's going to be winter again...

[@stickybuns4561]

The steam engine ist not build for this hard snow

[@SRN42069]

@@stickybuns4561 Then they should get one that can do hard snow

[@Admiral_General_Aladeen_1]

@@SRN42069 Do u pay it?

[@Astrix_Jaeger]

@@Admiral_General_Aladeen_1 🤣 you're a good man.

[@Admiral_General_Aladeen_1]

@@Astrix_Jaeger well it's true😂😂

[@Redspawn208]

That train is absolutely beautiful the brass copper and the wood it's all been taken care of and the outside. Great job guys love seeing stuff like this

[@OfficialPepe]

I agree they do an outstanding job keeping it in shape

[@brega6286]

@@OfficialPepe Very Swiss !

[@WhoWantsToKnow81]

Eine wunderschöne und prächtige Maschine - vielen Dank, dass Ihr das Video mit uns geteilt haben!

[@roybatty-]

As a guy who enjoys plowing my driveway with a table spoon, I can appreciate this.

[@spacelemur7955]

Having shoveled by hand tons of dry and wet snow by hand here in Sweden, I sympathize with that poor ancient giant. Reminds me of myself at age 68. I can still shovel, but not as robustly as before.

[@peteelderman8606]

Well at least your English is excellent

[@aoclive6710]

Keeping going , don’t ever quit and have a nice day

[@arnav5941]

@@peteelderman8606 That’s irrelevant

[@peteelderman8606]

​@@arnav5941 That depends on your perspective

[@StarrDust0]

Aging sucks my friend, I'm 50 and starting to experience health issues like high blood pressure and back pain. Time flies. Actually the main reason for me is not staying fit. So if you're younger, whatever happens in life, always find time to work out 3-5 times a week and you won't deal with many health problems. I intend to get back in shape and that should fix it. Also eating healthy ofc, less fat/sugar in your diet.

[@robertchautardjensen6846]

Beautifully preserved pieces of industrial ingenuity. Really good to see them being used for their original purpose. Thank you to everyone who looks after these machines.

[@mohammadali800]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHqlnoedn7mVfqM

[@jasonswaglord1498]

@@EinfachFredhaftGaming Nah thats the best method if the snow is compact already. And it does get the job done but a bit slow.

[@paulhare662]

@@jasonswaglord1498 Those thinking that this machine is weak have never plowed snow. That stuff got compacted and heavy after sliding down the hill.

[@janmussche6815]

Have you seen that black smoke?? You cal that industrial ingenuity? They are polluting the whole area for nothing, that plough has no power what so ever.

[@user-dz4cg8ff1n]

Вот,только,пользы от этой техники"0"....😅

[@davew.7115]

These are beautiful locomotives and a very big BRAVO on the exquisite maintenance , very well kept!

[@richardgreen7811]

There are no words to describe the emotions that flow regarding the preservation of these valuable artifacts. And, that's what they are is "ART". GOD Bless the people who built them in the first place and to those who contribute to their continuation. In a world that is currently, but temporarily confused with itself, it's so refreshing to look back to a time when the world had so much promise in reward of hard work. Kudos to the producers of this video.

[@seesea-sv3xw]

The steam locomotive is pristine, so great to see the past being preserved.

[@bennieknape4857]

It is It looks like brand new gear pristine.

[@the-based-jew6872]

Looks like a revival.

[@wrongfootmcgee]

looks like they depend on it

[@EyupFella]

looks like it looks like

[@stuartkeithguitars4251]

Why? That's useless.

[@gareth3437]

That opening shot was giving me some SERIOUS Thomas the Tank nostalgia.

[@ravisaxena7024]

🤣yup ... exactly

[@frittus]

Yes, thomas the t a n k

[@this_boy-gent_is_a_roy-den2660]

All I could think of is how those guys operating that thing should be decked out in Steampunk fashion.

[@joediver7669]

Holy shit that is EXACTLY where my mind was. I was 6yo again.

[@JoseSilveira-newhandleforYT]

Amazing maintenance! Both the engine and the snow plough look like they just left factory! Very impressive!

[@Panzergraf]

Absolutely beautiful machines! And that snow looked really heavy and compact. I've shoveled snow like that myself, not an easy task!

[@charlesrenniemacki]

But you haven't got a propeller on your head, or a steam engine up your arse!

[@divyanshcnb]

These hard working men, make Switzerland a memorable experience for the tourists and travelers. Thanks for sharing this. I have witnessed my self on steep slopes the young and old men building world class roads. Hats off.

[@harrymills2770]

The guys that build and keep the roads open are the bedrock.

[@user-jx8eg2oz1g]

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[@Genius_at_Work]

To everyone complaining how slow and inefficient it is: First of all was this recorded in April, so the Snow has been slightly melting and re-freezing for Months, being compacted in the Process. It is more like solid Ice, although it looks snowy. The bent Steel Plate at 19:10 just shows how hard the Snow is. Rotary Snow Blowers work very well with fresh, powdery Snow but aren't built for rock solid Snow like this. In the Video, the Snow Blower is being tested after 10+ Years of Restoration, which unfortunately happened to be completed in Spring, so waiting for ideal Snow Conditions would have taken 6-8 Months. The Dampfbahn Furka-Bergstrecke is a Museum and there is no Commercial Traffic on the Rail Line, so being slow and inefficient doesn't matter too much. The Rail Line is closed during Winter anyway (it goes almost 2200 m high which means the upper Parts are prone to Avalanches), so it was never intended to clear all the Snow. As stated above, the Video shows just a Test Run. If they had to clear all the Snow ASAP, they would probably use the modern Electric Snow Blower that you can see at 01:12. Thinking a 100+ Year old Steam Engine would be used to do any actual work is ridiculous, not only because it is slow, inefficient and expensive but also for the Risk of wearing out and potentially damaging a historic Machine, as proven by the bent Steel Plate.

[@schoeneggbahn]

Perfect described. Thank you!

[@Genius_at_Work]

@@schoeneggbahn Did that earlier already, but some Idiot spammed the Thread with Insults so I copypasted and deleted that Comment. He then started spamming one of my Videos and apparently disliked several of them because he is so offended by qualified Content. That's the Video where he spammed, and he's polite there compared to how he behaved here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qprIcouvZqyjopo

[@Genius_at_Work]

@@schoeneggbahn Kleine Interessensfrage noch als Nachtrag: Ich mach ja Videos von diversen historischen Maschinen mit recht detaillierten Erklärungen über die Funktion. Dabei schiel ich auch schon länger auf so eine Dampfschneeschleuder. Wo könnte ich mich wegen sowas hin wenden? Die RhB-Schneeschleuder kann ich denke ich mal vergessen, weil da ja ein Unternehmen und kein Verein dahinter steht. Von der DFB hätte ich eine Mailadresse vom Projektleiter Martin Horath gefunden. Diesen Winter wird das wohl eh nix mehr, aber im Moment wird die R12 ja scheinbar eher exklusiv vermarktet. Die Normalspur-Maschine steht doch in Brugg? Da hab ich mir eventuell was organisiert, um mal den Maschinenraum der Ae 4/7 in Betrieb zu filmen. Wenn das alles klappt kann ich ja sonst mal da nachfragen, wobei ich aber nicht weiß, wo diese Maschine mal tatsächlich im Schnee gezeigt werden kann. Jedenfalls hab ich hier mal zwei Beispiele dafür was für eine Art von Video ich ungefähr machen will; die beiden Videos sind von anderen Dampfmaschinen: Dampfschiff Stettin in Hamburg: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIi0fmSbhrCXgrs Sulzer-Dampfmaschine in Schlieren: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYW9pYupYq2nipI Wenn der Hamburger Hafengeburtstag nicht wieder abgesagt wird kommt im Mai noch ein ähnliches Video vom großen Zweitakt-Schiffsdiesel der Cap San Diego, und was ich in Brugg mit der Ae 4/7 vorhab ist auch so ähnlich. Wobei sich das wenn's klappt wohl eher auf "GoPro reinstellen und draußen warten" belaufen wird; ich glaube nicht dass ich selber im Maschinenraum bleiben darf sobald der Bügel oben ist.

[@schoeneggbahn]

@@Genius_at_Work R12 ist momentan nichts mehr geplant bis sicher Frühling 2022. Xrot 100 wartet auf viel Schnee im Mittelland. Dies ist leider sehr selten der Fall. Kann sogar nich Jahre dauern. Trockenübung wird es wohl am Tage der offenen Tore geben im Bahnpark Brugg. Datum weiss ich leider nicht. Ae 4/7 sollte machbar sein. Allenfalls auch über Herr Bachmann in Payern. Dort stehen einige Ae 4/7 und eine Ae 6/8 unter Strom. Gruess Oli

[@Genius_at_Work]

@@schoeneggbahn Tag der offenen Tür in Brugg ist dieses Jahr wohl an Pfingsten, das sieht für mich leider ganz schlecht aus. Ich hab mit Rudolf Hürlimann schonmal drüber gesprochen, weil ich unter seinem Video von einem der Luzerner Raddampfer mit ihm ins Gespräch gekommen bin (bin Heizer auf dem Dampfer Alexandra in Flensburg und er konnte einem anderen Nutzer eine Frage nicht beantworten, da bin ich eingesprungen). Ich hatte ihn zunächst wegen der Ae 4/7 gefragt, laut ihm könnte das an und für sich klappen, problematisch sind eben die Sicherheitsvorschriften für Hochspannungsanlagen weswegen ich eben wahrscheinlich nur meine Kamera (bzw. wohl eher mehrere um Trafo, Schaltwerk und zumindest einen Motor draufzukriegen) in den Maschinenraum stellen und dann raus muss. Ich hab zwar bald eine Schaltberechtigung für Mittelspannung, aber die wird mir dabei wohl auch nicht weiterhelfen. Alternativ überlege ich sonst in Olten wegen der Ae 3/6 II anzufragen, die hat ja auch die Kompressoren im Maschinenraum, dafür hat die Ae 4/7 eben den Buchli-Antrieb. "Reichlich Schnee im Mittelland" heißt wahrscheinlich, dass die Schneeschleuder auf eine der Museumsbahnen muss? Auf den SBB-Strecken wird der Fahrplan ja wohl kaum Schneeräum-Vorführungen erlauben.

[@green-crocs-fixes1520]

The work that must go in to keep these machines pristine. Hat off to you all 😀.

[@herpderp3131]

Great machines, engine and snow plow thingie. Very beautiful to see them work!

[@Marpurrsa]

"hey hans, how do we clear the snow off of the railroad tracks" hans: "BIG FAN"

[@Astrix_Jaeger]

I think you would like to see how huge tunnels are dug. "REALLY BIG FAN"

[@QUIX4U]

Would help a LOT (and make life a lot easier too) if they vented all the waste locomotive STEAM (with coal residues) directly into the blower cage - so that the steam is JETTED FORWARDS, same as if using a water blaster.. Blowing super-heated steam, directly onto that hard packed snow, inside the blower fan casing, would help remove any buildup before it stalled the fan. Also - by NOT RAMMING THE BEGEZUZ out of it at speed, but slowly easing forwards, with heated waste steam and a spinning rotary blower fan - that would make super easy work of what they are making into an almost impossible job - with a mental attitude of - "just push it ahead - as we shove a cold spinning fan into it".

[@winniethepooh5110]

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[@TheMrFarkle]

Perhaps the most detailed high-resolution photography of railroading I've seen. Nostalgia is a wonderful emotion. Thanks for this video.

[@dregrezlab]

Sehr schönes Video! Das gibt es nur in der Schweiz: Die historischen Fahrzeuge sehen besser aus wie gerade neu gebaut. Eine Augenweide. Vielen Dank dafür!

[@funkeb.1512]

Die müssen dann nur noch funktionieren!!!! Sonst bringt die schöne Optik nix!!!🤗

[@juniorsilvadev]

Good Job! Since I was a child, here in Brazil, I always liked to see the trains. I grew up traveling by train.

[@torbenkaming7262]

For all the people who complain about the inefficient: Rember that this thing is a restoration and was probably built around 1910. I would bet that this was pretty high-tech back in the days.

[@schoeneggbahn]

Exactli! Thanks!👍

[@communistpropagandist4608]

Good to know, that changes the context completely.

[@MrTG44]

Those folks are probably talking about that snow blower being inefficient as all get out. That blower is not from BACK IN THE DAY. Huge waste of time and energy. That LOCOMOTIVE is another story. Beautiful restoration.

[@signlsirchir2156]

blower seemed fine, just not enough engine behind it.

[@SemenovSerega]

@@schoeneggbahn а почему, Машинист не ехал :МЕДЛЕННО ( 2-4 км).? мне очень жаль, что в вашей стране, ваши люди на столько глупые и бестолковые

[@DoubleB_OnEarth]

I did this trip on the Dampfbahn Furka Bergstrecke in the summer of 2019. It was incredible! Not only the trip, but also the locomotives and the wagons were in a great condition! A trip to remember

[@raven4k998]

cheating he's cheating that trains cheating it's getting assistance climbing that hill

[@dazzershell]

I wounder - how few people came to watch this miracle, it must be wery rare and extremely expensive event. Steam machines at regular work are commonly dirty, but theese are shining like toys!

[@pierluigibelcaro9950]

Dieses Video finde ich nicht nur aus einem technischen Gesichtspunkt sehr interessant und sehr lehrreich, sondern auch wirklich faszinierend. Das heißt, das ist gleichzeitig eine wunderschöne Bereicherung der Kenntnisse über "die alte Dampftechnik" und eine große Emotion des Herzens, die uns nach den schönen Zeiten der Begeisterung für die Eisenbahn sehnen lässt. Sehr, sehr schön, ich gratuliere sehr viel 🙂❤👍 ...

[@razahassan811]

Bought this for my small back deck in the Eastern Sierra. kzbin.infoUgkxoHYZbq5g9fkcAtinlTqstNlje-UQkCHN We get A LOT of HEAVY snow so I was a bit skeptical but it was worth it! After the first storm of the year this has exceeded expectations! It throws snow very well, even 10-12” + that said the more it piles up the harder it is to maneuver the machine. It is exceptionally light weight and overall exactly what I was looking for. If you have a large amount of snow and a lot of area to clear, you may consider something with a drive engine to help maneuverability, but for decks, second stories, roofs etc, you can’t beat the light weight to great snow throwing ratio. Side note, the chute rotator is a bit flimsy and it initially didn’t seem to work, after a few uses it seems to have loosened up.

[@newhampshirelifestyle4233]

That entire machine is a work of art. An Engineering marvel, kept working by great stewardship and craftsmanship.

[@chrisbruce3164]

Every time this train backs up all I can thing of is “I think I can, I think I can, I think I can!” 🚂

[@raven4k998]

are you getting dizzy yet from watching the wheels spin?

[@limeallens6160]

you cant

[@CapnMic]

what an amazing machine .. and wonderfully maintained .. love the snow

[@TrailBlazer5280]

I love that you're showing us some of the mechanical workings of the train

[@blablablaclaclacla9895]

Looks so new as of made in 21st century. Those operators are real hero for the skill required to operate it and keep it well maintained

[@craiggillette4381]

This equipment is in stunningly beautiful condition! Planning a trip next year. Will be on my list for consideration.

[@KBoogs]

Majestic! I was pleased to be able to see, albeit 2nd hand, such a venerable piece of engineering in action. 👍🏾

[@matts156]

Those operators certainly earn their paychecks. They are really busy keeping that machine running properly while surging through heavy, frozen snow a few feet at a time.

[@exebichi6309]

Воистину Вундервафля. Производительность потрясающая. Проще дождаться пока снег растает, чем заниматься этой архиебаторией.

[@user-mk9qp6dm9c]

Без разгона ротора эта тележка - фигня. А его таки не разгоняют почему то.

[@geliossogel1499]

Этой херне не хватает подающих и дозирующих шнеков. Без них оно сразу засирается

[@user-qx7bj2iw5q]

Такой технике давно пара в музей или на переплавку. Просто смешно смотреть. Сам являюсь машинистом.

[@andreysavchenko5710]

@@user-mk9qp6dm9c Наверное мощности котла не хватает, или боятся что взорвется.

[@andreysavchenko5710]

Талый, мокрый снег современная уборочная техника и то тяжеловато "переваривает", только она в разы мощнее

[@TruckerCletus]

When the journey to the destination was more exited than the job itself. Still amazing to see old locs doing anything, so its worth it! ♥️

[@icosthop9998]

The word must have got out, A lot of rail Fans all along the route . 🙂

[@TruckerCletus]

@@icosthop9998 oh yeah. Would like to see it if I lived there.

[@icosthop9998]

@@TruckerCletus Early Saturday morning thank you for responding 👍

[@stevew6141]

What a machine!!! Amazing locomotive, beautifully built.

[@gangrenesmith9999]

Amazing how they were able to restore that machine. Epic! Danke for sharing! 👍

[@73macrino]

Awesome piece of machinery!! Absolutely stunning scenery. Looks very time consuming and not an easy job for these fellows. Thank you for posting!!

[@ommsterlitz1805]

god damn the germans love polluting heavily with their coal factories and machines

[@mrbowlingcrazy]

@@ommsterlitz1805 dude it's not even close a to a fraction of the pollution caused by every single person owning a car

[@ommsterlitz1805]

@@mrbowlingcrazy coal produce about 18 times more CO2 per kg burnt and much more fine particles, Germany main energy source is Coal since centuries as they refused the French offer to build Nuclear reactors, and while the German during their presidency of the EU they voted an EU financement of Gas burning plants for electricity, their second most important electricity source, they also refused the same proposed financement bonus for Nuclear energy because they don't have any, how convenient to buy Russian gas with EU money for yourself while putting every obstacle you can on your neighbors.

[@777rogerf]

@@ommsterlitz1805 As German-American i wish hat German would be investing in research on safe nuclear energy and not falling behind.

[@ommsterlitz1805]

​@@777rogerf They just don't want to give money to France since it's the worldwide leader of nuclear energy the French already got contract for 150 nuclear power plants to be built in China and built the first working EPR in Finland and South Korea. (Btw German american makes no sense as if you can trace where you ancestor left Germany to the USA you would find out about the scientific term Franco/German haplogroup as France Germany was during a long time the same country with no borders they are indistinguishable from DNA and to add to this England population have as an average as 75% Franco/German Haplogroup DNA so if you are from a parent from England and Germany/France/Benelux your ancestors were from western Europe)

[@martindermartin]

Da steckt viel Herzblut in der Restauration der Dampfmaschinen! Das Ergebnis kann sich sehen lassen! 👍🏼

[@michagooglein4163]

Ganz wunderbarer Film! Sachkundig und doch sehr kreativ fotografiert, alle markanten Blickwinkel erfasst, dynamisch geschnitten und passend vertont. Höchste Anerkennung und Dank!

[@schoeneggbahn]

Herzlichen Dank!

[@robcamfield]

Beautifully filmed and lovely to watch at Christmas! Thank you very much.

[@xxxxxlilxxxxx3878]

Как я сюда попал? Да не знаю.. но снято очень красиво и что немаловажно качественно! Определенно лайк за проделанную работу.

[@Johnwhite977]

Amazing piece of engineering. Turning Fire and water into massive mechanical energy. the amazing condition of the engine is immaculate

[@nitronorman1491]

I like how the alternating red and orange colors on the spinning plow make it look like its on fire.

[@Slithey7433]

This was a great video, showcasing the beautiful restoration of the equipment. Almost like jewelry or clockwork. The valve gear on that locomotive is mesmerizing. 😊

[@halilyalcin6297]

Until you clean it summer will arrive 😂

[@MonkShorts666]

😂

[@pvrplxlxvn5502]

Summer Is already here

[@satyamkumar-id8yo]

With so much Global Warming .....may be it will always be Summer

[@matteor2784]

You can find snow in autumn up there, not much but still a bit

[@NDwhITeBoYZ]

@@satyamkumar-id8yo that isn’t how it works

[@douglas724]

Don't understand a word of German but love the scenery and amazing old machines.

[@volkergreve1684]

Was für eine wunderschöne Landschaft und diese schöne Gleisanlage mit dem Lokschuppen. Gratulation

[@user-tf7kb7mf6i]

Ох! Залежалый снег тут ,это очень тяжело! Я с десятилетним стажем дворника говорю,очень тяжело такой снег чистить! А машинка молодец и работники такого паровоза молодцы!👍👍👍👍👍знают свою работу!👍👍👍👍👍

[@schoeneggbahn]

Thanks! Where do you live?

[@xvdd1]

I guess things have improved over the last 100 years when this was invented but the R12 was probably a major step forward in it's day.

[@kpkpkp643]

a major step forward? It barely did a fucking meter of snow you drip. Get table salt out and sprinkle it, it’s easier and quicker than using that junk

[@xvdd1]

@@kpkpkp643 Sure it was, the same basic design is used even today and with the same limitations, ie slow going in dense compact walls of snow, somehow I do not think you have a future in snow clearing solutions probably better to keep your salt for youtube comments. As an example here is a modern version working in the same conditions : kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5bJnWyNdrimms0

[@kpkpkp643]

@@xvdd1 what?

[@jackster2568]

@@kpkpkp643 Spastic tries to sound smart then gets perplexed after someone shows him up, a story as old as time

[@testaklese]

I used to see pictures of these in train books as a young kid and always thought they were really cool.

[@TETOYVIENDO]

Wow!!!...was für eine beschämende Maschine!!!

[@mazdamaniac4643]

"Let's all stand in front of the huge, steam engine-powered whirling blade of death as it charges straight at us through snow, so we can film it on our smartphones." "That's a great idea that can't possibly be dangerous. I'll bring my drone too."

[@siliconiusantogramaphantis2122]

All of Switzerland looks so clean it's like a giant movie set.

[@rolfo1065]

But only the foreign money that keeps it clean is very dirty...

[@gkoogz9877]

Thankfully there are very few brown people

[@brega6286]

Swiss are noted for order,cleanliness,good work ethic and efficiency. I boarded in various housing for four years and all was kept so well they looked new although they were from 1800's on up .

[@peterfireflylund]

@@gkoogz9877the problem is not the skin colour but what’s underneath. But, you are right, the correlation is certainly there.

[@MrRheinpfalz]

Sehr beeindruckende Bilder. Wieder ein Meilenstein erreicht. Wenn man bedenkt wie wir 1985 mit dem Wiederaufbau der Strecke begonnen hatten...........

[@heinburghardson980]

Jahaha... '85 war alles noch so klein, fast verspielt. Wie das eine einsame Gleis neben der FO - Strecke Richtung Paß lag. Ich weiß noch, wie dort mit den Willis das erste provisorische Abstellgleis eingebaut wurde. Sch.... waren da alle noch jung 😁👍

[@Dontrindade]

Excelente vídeo! Que máquina poderosa e eficiente e condutores que sabem o que estão fazendo! Parabéns a todos os envolvidos nesta operação de limpeza dos trilhos!

[@user-yl3od1xp6l]

Это не очистка дороги, низкая КПД, эффекта по всей видимости пришлось бы ждать не одни сутки на длинных участках. Это для красивых фотоотчётов. Фотографии и впрямь эффектные, но сам процесс оставляет желать лучшего.

[@borisbosnjak4812]

Boys and their toys! Marvellous seeing such beautiful machinery in use 🙂

[@Junior-yz8tf]

The steam engine is awesome, however I can't help but be impressed about the ancient stonework that was laid for the rails. Unbelievable craftsmanship in areas of high elevation and rugged terrain. The foundation for the rails is far older than the narrative tells us.

[@fakinlunatik3553]

no other word but slavery when it comes to mountain projects

[@ettan5812]

​@@fakinlunatik3553Got any source for that or just talking bullshit?

[@xaviarthunders4894]

@Junior my thoughts exactly.

[@IAMdevilwomen]

the "pusher" train reminded me of the movie The Polar Express, I love that movie, me and my late mother watched it all the time, this video made me think of her

[@z.weertje7209]

If I think of a nice pusher, I also think about you're mother

[@JL-dp1wj]

@@z.weertje7209 about you are mother? At least try to use the correct grammar when trying to roast someone.

[@TheBoyar]

@@JL-dp1wj don't be a libtard, not everyone is a native English speaker.

[@valorec2000]

Herzlichen Dank für diesen wunderschönen und beeindruckenden Film!

[@jolujo5842]

😅Wet spring snow was it's achillies heel 🤕 Even modern equipment here in the California Sierras struggle with those conditions. Great video ... Ser goot 👍

[@OuradventuresGU]

As Jeremy Clarkson would say, POWER!!!! Brilliant and beautiful to see this equipment being used! Great drone and video work! Impressive 👏👏👏👏👍

[@haroldsmith45302]

Very beautiful restoration job. Mechanical engineering as an art form.

[@capnskiddies]

It looks the motion was machined rather than cast. Beautiful

[@MultiPichka]

It needs two horizontal augers in front of the main rotary unit in order to pre-break the snow

[@eliseintheattic9697]

I don't know what's nore beautiful, the view or the incredible, pristine piece of machinery. Wow!

[@furkabergstrecke]

Gigantisch! Da sieht man doch deutlich den Unterschied zwischen Pulver- und hartem Frühlingsschnee. Ein wahres Kraftpaket, die R12, besonders in Kombination mit der 704. Herzlichen Dank für den wunderschönen Film! LG Christian

[@markuswohlberg2872]

Потяги, вони - мають якусь особливу заспокійливу дію... те як вони рухаються, непорушно коліями, й те як вони звучать, завжди мене заспокоює... справжня магія, вилита в залізі та металі.

[@testaccount2343]

Ist das normal, dass die Dampflok nur wenige Meter vorstößt und ihr dann die Puste aus geht?

[@Muotaman9958]

@@testaccount2343 Habe ich mich auch gefragt… Das könnte ein ehemaliger Lokführer / Schneefräse Lokführer beantworten.

[@Syolaar]

I recently watched a modern diesel-electric version of this. Cool to see where those ideas came from & how they've improved over the past century.

[@barryraterink2684]

Worlds most boring video for $100 please

[@_AndromedaGalaxy_]

key word being "improved". compared to this, anything is an improvement.

[@royreynolds108]

I have seen photos of a rotary with up to 7 locos pushing it into the snow climbing a 2 1/2% grade clearing the track in the late 1880s.

[@abelflores1593]

Look at all that smoke that is polluting us to this day

[@walsertaler]

@@abelflores1593 🤦‍♂️

[@nigelstott1849]

Wonderful restoration and nice to see this beauty in action.

[@claudioantoniocostasantos9837]

Bom dia a todos do CANAL.... Imagens linda......esse lugar ímpar......esse trem esse som....hum perfeito.....a neve.......as montanhas

[@adamabele785]

This was a test run, more or less to show that everything works. The tracks are not opened for business at this time of the year. The snow need to smelt and the avalanches need to go down before the track can be opened. This is just a test and it is still too cold for the avalances. The aim was not to free the tracks but to test the machine and its limits and for the crew to get more experience how to operate it. As you see, all the machinery is kept well maintained, clean and lubed. The operators for sure know very well, what they are doing. The expectancy was that the conditions are too hard for the machine, but it managed to cope with it, but with a lot of effort. The machine should be used during and after snow fall, when the snow is fresh.

[@eisenbahnmuseumkotzschau4174]

Absolut toll. Und wie immer in schönen und beeindruckenden Bildern eingefangen. Sehr interessant. Vielen Dank. Viele Grüße

[@AndresRuiz2035]

Es un trabajo muy peligroso retirar la nieve, ¿qué pasa si se viene una avalancha? se lleva a las máquinas, por consiguiente mueren estos hombres. Hermosas máquinas y hermosos paisajes.

[@letraindejardin]

Mille bravos pour ce formidable travail ! Quel talent ! Merci pour ce partage.

[@green7598]

Вот это техника. Вот это моща. Все ждал когда уже придут работяги с лопатами откапывать от снега это чудо.

[@elektrikman8834]

one word WOW .......thats a real snow cannon

[@privateer0561]

You could see he was going to break the thing; his brutal technique assured it.

[@shinohara4167]

hard to imagine that these trains have been used for more then 100 years and looked fresh as new

[@mckrokstrom]

“Maintenance”

[@Phil99330]

it's called restoration...

[@matteor2784]

It got fresh restored

[@chrisbruce3164]

5 gallons of paint can do wonders. 😃👍

[@cfelipe1000]

Amazing vídeo!! Congratulations! Pouso Alegre/MG Brasil

[@Cafferssss]

it was super cool to see the engagement of the rack and pinion!

[@NJASZN]

I’ve been looking for a “frühlingsschnee” video for so long, finally the KZbin algorithm gods have answered me 🙏🏽

[@Kingsoupturbo]

Probably on a colder day with lighter-less dense snow, would have cleared it with Ease, super wet spring snow is tough for any blower. The Rack Loco looks incredible as it goes along, so much going on there, the restoration on the machines is pretty stunning!

[@emilyt6925]

Looks more like months of compacted snow now heavy and wet.

[@HighCountryRambler]

Some of the most beautiful country and machines I've seen on KZbin, thanks for the video. Only thing missing is about 1,000 HP on the engine turning that rotor... But totally get the time period.

[@DreStyle]

believe me this thing has tremendous amounts of power , the issue is that the snow is wet and the loco behind is jamming it in

[@oficialcaminhoes]

Que lugar lindo show.🇧🇷

[@youknowme8578]

Magnificent train, and beautiful scenery. Got to hand it to the Germans, when something needs doing they do it with perfection. Hello to my family in Luxemburg.

[@DJTAZ1996]

Those steam engines were really ahead of their time back in the day. Their simple structure yet complex mechanicals made them truely awesome. They should use steam locomotives to clear snow and use the diesels when got huge things to haul. Love how the steam locomotives sound

[@scottread]

Strem engines were of their time.

[@flakes369]

@@scottread 🤓🤓🤓

[@ovo_faygss1440]

Yk steam is still the best? Just not used because of it’s cost anymore and time always needed for maintenance

[@DJTAZ1996]

@@ovo_faygss1440 steam engines to me i feel be more cost effective in away but i guess diesels are easier to start up and go compared to steamers that got to get water boiling to get it moving. Im glad seeing old steamers still being used even if its just to clear tracks or do small jobs. I dont want see them gone forever that be sad to see

[@ovo_faygss1440]

@@DJTAZ1996 bud it can’t feellll more cost effective. It’s literally not. Bro thinks feelings are involved in money. Also steam can’t even go as long as diesel without need breaks for a few hours

[@TheSonic10160]

Seems like they have a lot of learning to do with the rotary, just as it gets its teeth into the snow it gets pushed too hard and stalls. Seems like the driver of the locomotive thinks he's trying to push a plow through the snow rather than a snowblower.

[@LorenzoCarnio]

I was wondering the same thing.

[@CorsairGamer515]

surely going at a slow constant speed would work better than keep compacting it every time it goes back and forth into the snow..

[@rokuthedragon5675]

Oh yeah I'm sure the engineers who spent thousands of combined hours designing and building this thing never thought about going slow. I'm sure thatd work way better

[@NomNomNom1989]

Lmao you guys talk like you did this kinda work sind 50 years. Stfu and sit down.

[@zacharyrollick6169]

@@NomNomNom1989 I've seen people do things 50 years and still screw up.

[@tedsmith3061]

I had no idea. Really special. Never forget the old ways.

[@wintergem74]

Two of my favorites: Trains in Snow. This is great.

[@georgobergfell]

Da habt ihr mal wieder ein ganz großartiges Filmchen rausgehauen! Klasse aufnahmen und Beste Bild und Ton Qualität zu einem tollen Ereignis! Grüße in die Schweiz aus dem großen Kanton ;-)

[@Astrix_Jaeger]

This old engine might not be great a plowing deep snow but I bet it had carried thousands of people to their success to the cities and to the mountains.

[@china-trip]

Wow... My best friend, Made an excellent video. I really liked it. Beauty is extraordinary. Thank you very much for the video.

[@carpetbagger6839]

Such a breathtakingly good video quality, thank you.

[@davidroberts6123]

Wonderful footage and great editing. Wish I could have been there.

[@roddypryce454]

Great photography, superb scenery and some fantastic machines!

[@user-dc7is3dk5z]

66666ㅌㄴ5ㄷ5ㄴ55

[@QueenDaenerysTargaryen]

Agreed

[@cobrawolf3]

Majestic piece of Machinery, So beautiful we still use them

[@asullivan4047]

Interesting/informative/entertaining. Excellent photography job enabling viewers to better understand how the locomotive 🚂 pushes the spinning plow through the snow. ⛄⛄. Region reminds me of Northern California mountains.

[@clickr73]

Thank you Germans for leaving the King’s English for translation, yes I’m part German and very stubborn, I’ve always been curious of my ancestry homeland. Even if it’s some of the dark history that y’all would rather wipe away, like the ones with the black spider on the flag, as long as we never forget to our past and learn to do better as a human race, no matter what differences we all hold, we’re all stuck on the same rock together! 🌎Thanks also for the awesome train videos!🚂