Hard Tamping a Turnout plus a Track Ride on the Ballast Car

[@billygrant3621]

Dave you're a good man, the world needs more people like you. Merry Christmas!

[@stevepatteson1091]

An attitude of gratitude is a wonderful thing! My dad taught me to build a church in my heart and go to it every day rather than a church on a hill and go to it only on Sunday. My prayer is a thank you as well in addition to the Serenity Prayer. I am 72 and my moto has become....Stay strong, stay healthy and BE HAPPY! I love your attitude and it helps me to watch your videos.

[@47fireguy16]

Nothing wrong with thanking God for how you are blessed and for praying for a safe day. Good for you,

[@darnoldie]

That was very meaningful Dave. A day goes better when you begin with a thankful attitude in prayer. Been doing that for about 25 years. It makes a difference.

[@artillerest43rdva7]

Dave it is a wonderful way to start your day! keep god in your days and to keep you safe

[@What_If_We_Tried]

Thanks for sharing with us how you start your day with a prayer of gratitude, and for sharing another interesting MOW video with us with that SD 40-2 POV, and watching that rock tamper in action from your [the operator's] perspective, and outside as well.

[@Kellykell-x3w]

SUPER DAVE ! I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU'RE 70 YRS OLD. THAT'S AWESOME THAT YOU'RE WORKING AND IN SHAPE TO DO SO .THIS IS ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO. THAT'S RAIL ROADING!

[@ZuluFoxtrotBEAR]

God bless ya, Dave!

[@davidhall8874]

I was going to tell you that we "religious folk" call that the "Attitude of Gratitude" but someone beat me to it. God bless you Dave!

[@P61guy61]

The truth is good for everyone. Those who don’t know are quick to criticize. Your honest presentation will hopefully get others to start thinking and exploring the truth too. Thank you.

[@jamesmcintosh1521]

Good for you, Dave! Thanks for sharing that you pray daily for everything and everyone you work with.

[@Bassotronics]

I pray for your health and happiness. You are an important asset to us who love to learn about the railroad. You are a living gem. Thanks!

[@bw6378]

Hi Dave. Your positive attitude and actions are great. So many people could benefit from following your example. As you say, what you put out is what you get back. Its my belief and understanding that is actually one of the laws of creation, not just a philosophy. Thanks for all the videos and a merry Christmas!!

[@SchoolcraftVideo]

Thank You Dave for all of your videos. I enjoy your wealth of knowledge in railroad operations. You do a excellent job explaining the topics you cover.

[@Ervan-l9v]

Thanks for showing us things we would otherwise not see. Everything is taken for granted. Now we can see what it takes to keep the rails in shape.

[@ericsikma4764]

Must admit that's one of the more satisfying aspects of railroading. It can be seen in this one at about the 10:15-mark: How couplers "float". Cool stuff.

[@jasonoliver5388]

Another great video Dave

[@terrywebb8636]

Hi Mr Dave, thank you for sharing your religious experiences and thoughts, my wife and i pray every night, and morning, without him we would have nothing, our health, children and grandchildren our company, we had our daughter when i was 15, she was 19, married at 17, we've had 4 kids, 4 beautiful grandkids, we've never had a serious argument, i love her with all my heart, she raised me and our daughter, if everyone would just pray the Lord's prayer, this world would be a better place, thanks for sharing sir.

[@mikeashely8198]

Keep it up you're doing good

[@warrenfromga9945]

Thanks Dave, for everything. You are an inspiration to many viewers, me included. I too have been blessed throughout my life and I am very thankful to the Lord. I hope you and your Family have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I find what you do very interesting. Thanks for sharing Friend and Brother.

[@StormySkyRailProductions]

Fantastic video and memories Dave. We enjoyed watching once again and have a great upcoming Sunday. Steve

[@venrven]

Thank you sir

[@frederickbooth7970]

Your starting day philosophy is a good one! Enjoyed seeing & hearing how the trains travel down the rails. At almost 69 I`m thankful for having been provided the good parents that gave me a good start in life.

[@AlanMullen-w1f]

Brings back memories, lots of tamping Rock.👷🇺🇸🎄🇨🇦. Merry Christmas ⛄🎁.Dave may you & your love 1 or 2 lol, Freddie and puppies also have A great end to 24 and A great start to 25 !!!🎉

[@williamkaczmarek3996]

God bless you for you frankness. Your a good man and I hope you and all of yours, have a Merry Christmas.

[@toniwitten7708]

A person who truly loves their job doesn’t work a day. Always good to see your videos and always love seeing how cheerful you are. You’re a gentleman and a scholar Dave.

[@seantaft9281]

Your always smiling 😊, another fun informative video, "HOW BOUT THAT"

[@clarklindquist8137]

Merry Christmas Dave Stay safely blessed

[@ccrx6700]

Hope you and your family also have a holly jolly Christmas Clark.

[@michaelbrash8843]

I worked as a carpenter until my 70th bday. 75 now and still work part_time so I can be active

[@robertdaniels9023]

That happy attitude is a good thing. My wife recently started watching your videos with me, and she loves your laugh.

[@jeffrosen8237]

Thank you for sharing your morning routine. We need more people to start their day that way! Merry Christmas to you and your family. Keep up the positive lifestyle.

[@theoriginfactory]

Love the heart felt good person you are. Came for the train’s stayed for Dave. God bless you.

[@ginog5037]

You are a great man, Dave! Positive energy is everything, my friend. Keep that Christmas EV fuel rolling 😂 Merry Christmas 😊

[@danielrongo2367]

Nice job dave

[@johnnester2340]

You are a blessing to your coworkers, company, community and followers. Have a Merry Christmas!

[@SteveVanTrieste]

i liked the comment "came for the trains and stayed for Dave". You are genuine my friend Dave! Merry CHRISTmas.

[@silkkimuikku134]

Dave, once again greetings from Finland. What a joy watching your new video while sipping my Sunday morning coffee. Have a good day!

[@danielrongo2367]

Real cool thing to do

[@jughead8988]

Well I guess that answers my question from the other day! Thanks for making a video explaining it.

[@kdel9776]

It's alot of work maintaining that old track. Great job brother.

[@morse2795]

Another one of your very awesome train videos Dave!!! Thank you for taking your time to make this for us.

[@poowg2657]

Another cool tampalong, enjoyed it much. Thanks Dave!

[@bertblankenstein3738]

A good way to start the day. Thank you for a great video, especially the close up of the tamper in action.

[@justtruth8281]

Acknowledging where your blessings come from the Lord, that is awesome. You are an ordained railroad man‼️

[@familycornell8866]

You are a good man. The good Lord needs to be in our life every day. Thanks for saying it on channel. Merry Christmas.

[@Netties8266]

My wife and I, and our three girls watch your videos complete with your enthusiastic laugh. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year from us in New Zealand

[@KB-gs8zi]

Hey Dave !!! Yepper !! Keep up the good vibes & Have ""FUN "" on your job !! HAHA 👍👍👍👍👍

[@robertfetherston6075]

Thank you for your prayers

[@cedarcam]

We live on a beautiful tiny blue ball in a huge universe and that's all we have, we should all the thankful for that and look after it. I wish there were more like yourself who give thanks and prey for a safe day for everyone. The world would be a lot better place if we all spared a little time each day to appreciate how lucky and blessed we are. And now here we are rolling into work on the ballast car, and what a great way to begin our day in the lovely green scenery dropping some stone ready for our next job of tamping the track. The machine with its powerful hydraulics makes easy work of packing the ties and very satisfying to see in operation, all done its time to head off home again, knowing the job has been done well and safely, and everyone at the company is going to be happy with your work. Have a very happy Christmas all.

[@4everdc302]

Ballasting a switch is one of the harder things in Model RR'n. Some won't do it for fear of loss of function. Merry Christmas Dave👷‍♂️🚂🇨🇦🇺🇲🙋

[@AWSmith1955]

That was inspirational Dave and I shared that to my Facebook. I will be 70 early next year and it hit home.

[@richardaustin2640]

Always wondered how you got on tamping a switch Dave, now I know! And yes indeed, we should be thankful for each and everyday. Thank you also for your fantastic video's Dave, it is much appreciated! Most of all, I'd like to wish you and yours a wonderful Christmas. Stay safe out there my friend 🙂

[@tzadik36]

Thank you for this video! Hard tamping where it's needed and a ride on the ballast car. To develop the qualities to surrender one's individuality into the Divine, to develop the qualities to surrender one's self into the Self of all selves: to cease to be a separate individual from the Divine: that is the Supreme goal.

[@jonwatt678]

Thanks for another great ride along the rails. And may you and yours have a blessed and safe Christmas. 🙏🙏

[@Sugarmountaincondo]

@13:08-13:40 The rock cut is impressive. I wonder if back in the day when this line was built, if any of that rock cut out was used as square blocks on bridge abutments or culverts? How long has this line been in operation? I think 30+ years...

[@roberthartmann-mp6hv]

Soldier on Mr Dave,your a good man , hopefully with new gov coming in your company will 10 fold

[@michaelbrash8843]

You bet. That is how our day starts. Thanksgiving to our lord is inportant.

[@zalmaflash]

Thanks Dave for the video and wishing you and yours a great Christmas.

[@barrybickle7992]

Thank you Dave. PTL

[@theodoreshasta7846]

Thank you Dave, and Merry Christmas. There’s a whole lot of shaking going on!

[@railroad9000]

Dave, Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy andd Prosperous New Year!

[@daviddauphin-f4p]

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and all of yours.

[@martinsipple6478]

Merry Christmas to you Ole Railroad friend.

[@billclements3879]

Merry Christmas to you and your family 😊😊😊😊 much love

[@draconite420]

we got one little 22 mile sub that we lease out but still maintain to the potash mines, always when the tech truck comes its always lifting, ballast issues. Glad where you are able to get a tamper machine, we dont get a chase tamper or even a mark iv so its always hand tamp(band aid fix) up the joints when a tech truck has to get rid of urgent defects. CPKC likes to brag they get 100m a year from the track but never see them tamper machines lol. Cant complain of the people who lease it from us, their engines all have cellphones so its much easier to get ahold of them and they dont mind waiting a bit for us to fix stuff and so makes things much smoother.

[@artillerest43rdva7]

always maintain 3 points of contact! it will keep you safe!

[@derrickanderson4932]

Nice job Dave Merry Christmas !

[@wtfbuddy1]

Nice video Mr Dave, good way to start your day with positive energy in your life that projects onto others. Noticed a rope between the SD 40-2 and your rock car, is that for safety and nice work tamping near the frog. Cheers and take care

[@artillerest43rdva7]

Dave you can actually can see the stone level drop where you are compressing under the ties. making a solid base of stone like concrete to lock in the ties. great job! stay safe, and have a wonderful day. pet freddy for me!

[@clarencewiles963]

Looks like you’re on the right track and I think you’re going through what works. Good for you Thumbs up 👍 Marry Christmas 🎄 and Have a wonderful New Year 🎉

[@ccrx6700]

Well Clarence if a train is going to get to it's right destination, then it has to be on the right track! Thank you for the nice comment and may you have a very good day my friend.

[@FrogandFlangeVideo]

Hi Dave. Thank you for sharing that daily personal practice with us; and I appreciated that. I wish you and your family a Happy Christmas, and good health in 2025. James.

[@mackfisher4487]

May the Lord bless you, and the family especially on his birthday, Merry Christmas.

[@zzzdogutube]

I'm surprised that the technology hasn't found a better way to improve the track bed surface where you have issues with mud. Like fabric, foundations, better drainage etc. Seems like something could be done to tackle the issues . Thanks Dave .

[@clarklindquist8137]

I say put God first all else falls into place. I love it Dave. Thanks for your testimony.

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you Clark. I don't know about testimony but I do believe if more folks would start their day with thoughts of being thankful they would be happier persons, but that's just my opinion and that and a buck and half will buy you a coffee at Sheetz..... :-) Appreciate your watching my friend and may you have a very good day.

[@randydobson1863]

Hi Dave & it's is Randy and i like yours Video is Cool & Thanks Dave & Friends Randy & Hello Dave & Merry Christmas & Happy New Year's & 2025

[@devonodonnell6443]

Looked like a pretty sketchy ride there, Dave. When riding coal, bring a grapple hook to climb out of the hopper with. Remember, Three points of contact at all times. Ride safe. ❤ 🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃🏃

[@Arthur-ke9vz]

Great video

[@beverlymichael5830]

God is number one in my life. Never ashamed of the gospel. Working I prayed every day going to work and ask God to direct my path and would help me in everything I had to do. Now retired I still need God to direct my path in the day. Thank you for sharing how you start your day. He gives us our joy. You let it shine. Thanks Dave.

[@richardbause2453]

Gandy Dancing the Dave's way 😂. Making it safe they say, All before we take that break for Christmas Day 🎄.😏😊👍. Merry Christmas Dave 🎅 🎄.

[@bigcatauna]

Just saw the Loram parked on a siding here in simi valley followed up with the tamper ,UP spares no expense

[@michelferreyrolles6434]

bonne fin d année dave....

[@wasatchrangerailway6921]

GRATITUDE IS VITAL FOR HAPPINESS------STAY HAPPY!!! Did you hear about the collision and subsequent derailment in Pecos, Texas? They sat there for 45 minutes without a single clue as to "what to do". It's accidents like this that make me so blistering mad!!! Even the Sheriff's Deputies didn't know what to do. I hope that some people go to prison for this one!!!!

[@ssboot5663]

BN and CP rail (within a dozen miles of me) would have you job if they ever knew you were videoing or only hanging on with one hand and another on a camera or any other ton of things they would find wrong with the workers actions at work. You can't be careful enough to keep you job with those companies. God forbid someone use their cell phone light a cig in the engine while sitting and waiting. The conductor AND THE engineer will take a forced vacation if they get caught doing that. Those tamping machines look AWESOME! God bless! Merry Christmas!

[@ocsrc]

I went from being active to being in pain and bedridden with 1 botched biopsy It is important to be thankful for your health and having a place to live, because they can disappear very quickly 😢

[@TheDarryledmonson]

👍😊

[@garyduvall7266]

never be ashamed of your faith in the good lord. have a good christmas to you and your family.

[@christophermattox3972]

I love you, my brother. I am 47 years old and blind physically, but I spiritually see. You could preach to me all day because I believe in the Lord and my Savior Jesus Christ, who died on the cross for me. If it was not for his grace and mercy, I would not be living today and sitting here listening to your videos. I’m also a drummer in my church.

[@michaelmccoy-vo4mb]

Great video was wondering on a bridge you crossed there was no inner rail are they required or not always have to be there.thanks

[@1208bug]

😊❤👍

[@jughead8988]

I don't know what kind of steel those tines are made of but they have to be harder the woodpecker lips to stand up to that kind of force to be no bigger then they are!

[@southern207hobbies]

Its odd seeing a ballest hopper without glad hands ? Also anything new happening with the green country display of w&w locomotive and the combine ?

[@terryaldridge5311]

Why don’t they let you crib it opens the track?

[@captainmorgan757]

Dave, never feel as though you need to apologize for being "religious." God made us to know and love Him. For those that think contrary, they have a rude awakening waiting for them when they die. Let us continue to pray for one another!!

[@rodneydavis324]

Dave, I think it is perfectly acceptable to infuse spirituality into your videos. You are a spiritual person so it flows naturally from who you are. To be true to yourself you must share how you live your life. Now for the questions, is there a dedicated loco fornthe rock car? Do they run coal trains at night?

[@georgew.5639]

Proverbs 15:29. James 5:16. 😊

[@edjones833]

Thank you for your witness. Remember, what I have told others, the stronger you are with God, the stronger saten will try to bring you down and make an example of you in front of others. Saten did that to me. So now I wake up with prayer and with an attitude. Monday, I wake up, I'm marvelous, Tuesday, I'm terrific, Wednesday, I'm wonderful, Thursday, I'm tremendous, Friday, is the only day men and women are different. I'm fantastic and women are fabulous. Saturday, I'm spectacular and it is always Super Sunday. Sometimes you fall down, sometimes you get pushed down, but how you pick yourself up defines you. God bless you and your family.

[@bibledefinedbymartycozad]

Thank you Dave for sharing your faith; It is part of what makes Dave,, Dave. Father in heaven enjoys people who talk to Him and He enjoys answering prayer when He can; Keep up the fine work and blessings to you and your family !!

[@jughead8988]

I'm a firm believer in the good Lord provides for the faithful! I know for a fact that I wouldn't be near as happy without his hand.

[@peteengard9966]

In my 70 years, I've noticed that the happiest, bubbliest people are God fearing individuals. Funny how the most miserable people don't believe in anything and sometimes not even themselves. Keep up the great job Dave. It's a pleasure to see someone who enjoys the job and appreciates everything.

[@ralphturner3798]

My grandmother thinks the reason that you're so happy is that you're on drugs. But she's probably wrong and everybody who knows her thinks she's a pain in the you know what.

[@ccrx6700]

LOL well you can tell your grand mother that back when I was on drugs I wasn't nearly as happy as I am now Ralph. Haven't had any drugs since 1986 so I think they are out of my system by now.... :-) Also tell grandma I do appreciate her watching my videos. May you both have a very good day my friends.

[@ralphturner3798]

@@ccrx6700 She watches your videos, which is really strange because she's totally blind. I told her to go see an optometrist but she's afraid she might get VD from him. I think I may have to have her committed. In any event, thanks for your wonderful videos.