Major Problems on Bridge 8 Deck Replacement

Nobody has ever seen this before how Railroad Bridge Timbers
are replaced!
We encounter some Major Problems replacing this Railroad Bridge Deck
and we will go over those with you in this video. Everything started out and
went well until we got to the bridge's center span.
It was a very hot week and being around newly creosoted timbers in
that hot weather was not a fun thing to smell all day long for these guys.
Bridge deck replacement work is often slow because every move you make
can spell an accident being way up high on a bridge. Slow, careful movements
are paramount to keeping the workers safe.
This is the second video in this 3 part mini series.
See the first video where we take have the new bridge timbers delivered and
then you can ride down track in a brand new grapple truck;
• New Railroad Bridge Ti...
Third video where we are inserting and pulling bridge timbers:
• Replacing Railroad Bri...
Made June 27, 28, 2022
Disclaimer: I am an employee of Iron Synergy 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 Synergy as it's current owner. Our past owners had every
intention of shutting this mine down, but Iron Synergy took
over and have kept this mine alive.
Please understand: I am NOT in any way an official or unofficial
spokes person for Iron Synergy 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 Synergy,
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-wokers.
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 Synergy or Cumberland Mine necessarily has or makes.
Again, we are very fortunate to have Iron Synergy as our current owners.
Please, when making a comment be respectful of Iron Synergy, Cumberland
Mine, my fellow coworkers and also any contractors that may be
shown. Thank You, Dave
#BridgeDeckReplacement#RailroadBridgeDeck

[@daylightdave9405]

Ooomg Dave.. my heart just sank for you and all those hard working guys.. looks like something that would happen to me.. I'm thinking a Dato blade.. well only if it would fit in a circular saw.. Look forward to seeing this challenge.. !! That's Railroading! 😜 DD

[@ccrx6700]

Hey Dave always is a pleasure to have you visit with us. But as you full well know, things like this happen. That's railroading. next video coming out mid next week will show you more. Got several of your videos on the to watch list. I've just been really busy lately. For those of you reading this, Dave is a former UP engineer and has a really cool channel, please check out some of his videos to get a real insider's knowledge on railroading: www.youtube.com/@daylightdave9405

[@robswan4170]

It's keeping men working

[@daylightdave9405]

@@robswan4170 You got it Rob.. it's all keeping us old guys young.. have a good weekend.. 👍 😊 DD

[@daylightdave9405]

@@ccrx6700 This was so nice of you Dave.... Im curious as to how the Bridge Nightmare is going? So we got nailed by a storm with high winds here.... One of my 20+ ft. trees is now laying in my driveway.... I gotta break out the saw too! Ooooh crap.... DD 🤪

[@bcmineresearch]

"Dado" blade

[@SIGINT007]

It’s great that your management lets you film this stuff

[@Voyager23B]

Agree! Speaks volumes about their company and the leadership within. Positive, creative, and hardworking employees who value quality work and longevity being fully devoted to the task at hand. That doesn’t happen by magic and it speaks to the quality of the company leadership who clearly lead by example.

[@irongoatrocky2343]

Also sometimes it points to where the reality of the problem lies...... we all make mistakes time to time as nobody is perfect!..... thus it can eliminate wrongful blame, or point out where we have to be careful in the future!

[@ccrx6700]

It certainly is. Without their support thousands of viewers would never get to see stuff like this. We are all very fortunate that the company I work for allows this. Management here knows I do these videos and have no problem with it, although it does come with some stipulations. Appreciate your nice comment and for taking the time to watch my friend.

[@pdalko]

The best “Work” videos on KZbin 👍👍👍

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you very much pdalko for the very kind words. We really appreciate all your wonderful support of the channel my friend.

[@davidbass7593]

Operator doing a good job putting in ties thanks for sharing Dave

[@ccrx6700]

Yes he was David. Richard was 72 years of age when they did this bridge, very hot out and he stayed up on that truck all day long, all week. He's been a railroader all his life and loves it. Thanks so much my friend for watching the bridge deck replacement video.

[@martir3499]

Oh my I felt like I was right there with you while this work is going on. I love this stuff and you're right, you won't see this kind of thing anywhere else. Thank you again Dave for this fantastic stuff.

[@ccrx6700]

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

[@Voyager23B]

Dave - you have a very “laid back” style of commentary that is both educational and fun to watch/listen to. I have learned so much about the railroad from you. I was walking near railroad tracks with my wife and I showed her how and why the rail coupler bolts are staggered as a backup in the event a train shears off any, you would have at least 1/2 of the bolts still intact. That was all you, my friend! Thank you for these great videos!

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you Neil for the very kind comment. Glad you are enjoying the home movies. We really appreciate all your wonderful support my friend.

[@capttom7772]

@Neil H, Agreed, I noticed this the 1st. video I watched. Dave has a "One of a Kind" style of teaching that you never get tired or bored ... he makes learning fun and interesting !

[@hughgautier3894]

This is what I wished we'd seen the other day rather than a short. This is interesting.

[@ccrx6700]

Next long video coming out you will see even more the timbers being replaced, that should be out sometime mid next week Hugh. it is really interesting to watch. Short video was because a large number of young viewers watch on their phones and watch the shorts rather than long videos, so shorts is to capture that viewing audience which would not normally see this being done. Very glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching my friend.

[@fireballxl-5748]

I prefer regular length over short as well but these are a lot of work and take a lot of time and even in the shorts I get good information and learn things.

[@Bassotronics]

Woah, what a task! Extra work to be done but needing it within 3 days makes things even tougher.

[@ccrx6700]

These guys ha d lot of adversity to deal with, but they handled it and never gave up. More to come in the next video. Always do appreciate your dropping by and writing in my friend.

[@johnsmart964]

Thank you very much for sharing this with us, the trials and difficulties of railroading has certainly been brought to the fore in this situation. It is fascinating to see these men at work.

[@ccrx6700]

Your very welcome John. Thank you so much for all your wonderful comments and for the great support you have given the channel my friend.

[@davesflix]

A couple guys (masked and suited), a skill saw, some creosote and a brush, you're golden.

[@ccrx6700]

Who you gonna call? Ghost Busters.... LOL Thanks so much my friend for dropping by and checking out the presentation today my friend.

[@bcmineresearch]

"Skil" saw. It's a brand name.

[@ManiacRacing]

Very cool! I spent a lot of time as a kid around railroad bridges, and I always loved the size and strength needed to carry the Big Iron! Thanks for showing us this awesome repair.

[@ccrx6700]

Appreciate the nice comment and glad you enjoyed Lowell. Thanks so much for stopping by and may you have a very good day my friend.

[@ManiacRacing]

@@ccrx6700 Luckily although doing each timber will be annoying and time consuming, it won't be too hard to fix the problem. At least you're not stuck without options.

[@ccrx6700]

@@ManiacRacing 😊👍

[@Boilermaker-Rick]

Well Dave it's not a job unless you have problems. Great video Dave!

[@ccrx6700]

Sure would be nice to have a job once in awhile that doesn't have problems tho Rick....:-) But, that's railroading. Always enjoy having you visit with us my friend

[@robertf3479]

I learn something new with every video you share Dave. I've come to understand why another railfan would refer to the track as the single biggest moving part of any railroad. Stay safe sir.

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you very much for taking the time to check out the presentation my friend. We really appreciate your visiting with us.

[@beverlymichael5830]

There is always something. They will get it fixed and back in business. Looking forward to the next video. You have dedication working all day. Getting off work then filming this project.

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you Beverly for your always positive comments. We really appreciate all your wonderful support my friend.

[@richardaustin2640]

Neat work by some great operators Dave. Very frustrating to see the dap problem, but I have no doubt the crew will get it sorted! To quote a very wise man..."that's railroading" 🙂

[@ccrx6700]

Yep, that's railroading, not sure about the wise man part tho....LOL Richard is 72 and a very good operator and a great guy. How bout that, same name as you. Can't thank you enough my friend for coming out and playing on the bridge with us tonight.

[@DrJonez]

Today I learned what a timber dap is. Thanks Dave! 😄

[@ccrx6700]

Most folks had no clue what a dap is WheezerOfJuice, now a whole lot of folks know. The machine they use to cut the daps at the mill is pretty impressive. I was at the mill watching them but they asked me not to make any videos there. Glad you could take the time to write in and to check out the bridge deck replacement.

[@anthonysaggio6551]

The person operating the crane has skills a job well done

[@ccrx6700]

Anthony that operator is 72 years of age. he is an excellent operator and a really great guy. hard worker, I can only speak in superlatives when talking about him. Thank you so much my friend for taking the time to watch and write in.

[@johndanaher6371]

That's a unique problem with the ties. Shame it caused extra work for the crew. That crane operator sure is good too. Thanks for sharing again sir.

[@ccrx6700]

Glad you enjoyed John. Guys persevered and got the job done despite the adversity they faced. Richard is 72 years of age and a really great guy. Always is a pleasure to have you stop by and check things out my friend.

[@joshuam.6404]

That man is a surgeon with that crane! It’s like an extreme version of the game Operation 😮

[@ccrx6700]

That man is 72 years of age Joshua! Been a railroader all his life. Excellent operator and a great guy to be around and have on the job. There nothing he hasn't done on the RR. Thank you so much for paying us a visit and checking out the show my friend.

[@brianpettit8951]

I love the smell of creosote and most other petroleum distillates.

[@ccrx6700]

Someday I'm gonna figure out how to make a scratch and smell video, creosote will permeate the viewers home location when that happens.... :-) Railroaders love the smell of creosote on a very hot day.... Thank you so much my friend for visiting with us tonight.

[@j.mygrant3752]

Richard certainly has a deft touch as an operator!

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you for the kind words J. mygrant. You are right, he is a really good operator. Appreciate very much your checking out the video and may you have a very good day my friend.

[@petezapadka]

Holy crap, Dave! You were making me nervous when you were out on that bridge! What a terrible problem for Bridge 8! Again, these are amazing issues that the general public would never know. Thank you, sir, and be careful!!

[@ccrx6700]

LOL, believe it or not Pete I'm afraid of heights, I don't like getting up on a step ladder. But being up on a RR bridge that high never bothers me.... now go figure that one out. Appreciate your visiting with us today my friend.

[@ericcoffedgp40]

That's disappointing, but you guys work wonders! As always Dave thanks for having us along!

[@ccrx6700]

yep but that's railroading. We had a great bunch of guys here Eric that never gave up despite the adversity they faced. Thanks so much my friend for all your wonderful support of the channel.

[@ericcoffedgp40]

@@ccrx6700 Like true railroaders! You're welcome Dave!

[@tomeasley5979]

Dave, that is the ultimate BUMMER. I guess that is why Norm Abrams always said measure twice, cut once. That is going to be a tough go with all of the fresh creosote. As always, thanks for taking your time after work to get an excellent video, edit it and post it. Awesome!

[@ccrx6700]

Things happen Tom, but that's railroading. Just not a part you want to see. Guys did awesome and worked thru a tough situation. Next video out will show you more of what they did. Always enjoy hearing from you my friend.

[@valeriebassett3107]

He's doing a great job! Thanks for sharing.

[@ccrx6700]

Richard is 72 Valerie. Been a railroader all his life and is a great guy. We like to see Richard show up here. Men like that they don't make anymore. Certainly do appreciate all the wonderful support you have given our channel my friend.

[@morse2795]

Wow, that sucks Dave. To have that sort of problem with just a few days to have the job completed. That really amazes me that the rails can bend like that from the heat. They looked like they had a pretty good curve to them. I sure like how you share all of this with us and the way you explain things. Keep these great videos coming for us.

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you so much for the very nice comment. Mistakes happen to the best of us. These guys did a remarkable job and never gave up. Very much appreciate your dropping by and taking in the presentation my friend.

[@lawrietaber657]

Omg I could feel the the cursing over here in the uk 😂😂😂dam good team thanks Dave for the vid hope it gets sorted out soon.

[@ccrx6700]

These guys had some tough things to deal with Lawrie, but they persevered and got thru it. Kudos to them for that. We were lucky to have such a fine group of men on this job who didn't give up. Always appreciate your visiting with us my friend.

[@ThePaulv12]

From a viewers' perspective your 'Major Problems' are our manor from heaven. I really enjoy triumph over adversity type vids particularly when it's rail based.

[@ccrx6700]

Well thank you very much for the very kind words. Adversity happens on the RR. These guys were the best. They persevered and never gave up working thru a tough situation in the high heat. Kudos to them. Always is a pleasure to have you join us and hear from you my friend.

[@Eddy63]

Well like you always say , that's railroading ... Good vid of a tough job ... Much appreciated ... Thx Dave for posting these vids ...

[@ccrx6700]

Your welcome, very glad to have you stop by and take in the presentation my friend.

[@shirleyharrington-moore9657]

The backside of the grapple, when its lights are flashing, looks like the Grinch that Stole Christmas.

[@ccrx6700]

This was one of my favorite videos Shirley, I'm very surprised it did not get the big views I thought it would. This video is something that no one ever gets to see up close. I had made a shorts video of this and it got over 1.5 million views so this full length video I thought would do much better than what it has. I do thank you for watching.

[@robswan4170]

I just love channel and you seem to have best personality. Keep up the amazing work Dave

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you very much Rob for the very kind words. So glad you are enjoying. We certainly appreciate your wonderful support my friend.

[@richardbause2453]

Dave, I was building a new run around and at one end was a bridge 🌉 that required 65 timber. Being we were going over water 💧, we had to use Green Treated Timber. No dap. We removed the old Timber, cleaned off the steel, gave it a quick coat of red Primer paint, then laid Convear belt onto the beams for cushion. Since we had no dap, I tacked 6 Timber together then marked out for the dap. Using a good circular saw & a 60 tooth blade, I just kept going back and forth, about a 1/4 inch between passes. Took my hammer and broke the wood off then cleaned up what was left with a chisel. The beam was about 18 inches wide 😳. Stay safe my friend, Richard Bause

[@ccrx6700]

I'm surprised the EPA still allows many RR to use creosoted timbers over streams. Good job on the hand dapping, that's a lot of work! They used a circular saw and a hand adze for these. Always appreciate your joining in with us and checking things out my friend.

[@richardbause2453]

@@ccrx6700 thanks my friend. When it comes to water 💧, EPA & DEC are always looking over your shoulder 👀.

[@tpobrienjr]

The crane operator has a good touch. It is almost as if he handles those big timbers with thumb and forefinger. Amazong.

[@ccrx6700]

It was a very hot week Thomas. Richard is 72 and stayed up there on that grapple all day long. He is a good man, everyone likes Richard. I will give him your compliments next time I see him.

[@jefftoft5568]

Thanks for explaining that Dave, looking forward to the resolution of the problem. Sounds very labor intensive. Thanks Dave!

[@ccrx6700]

Your welcome Jeff. Really appreciate your taking the time to watch and write in my friend. Here is the next video in that series where I show you how they made their corrections: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bV6ufHeljs-ridU

[@artillerest43rdva7]

that is bad when some one screws up, and others have to do the fix it. I hope that they find who oopsed and make them accountable. it is just a great watching the skill of the operator move the long ties, fitting under the rails. making it look so easy! hours of doing that type of repairs, nice video to see another aspect of railroading! barry

[@ccrx6700]

Mistake happen Barry as you well know. But these guys persevered and got the job done despite the adversity they faced. Always appreciate your taking the time to visit with us my friend.

[@billyvalentine1836]

I worked track for NYCT on elevated structure 25 years, break out the chain saw. Minor set back!!

[@ccrx6700]

Mistakes do happen, sadly in this case it cost them a good bit of time and the bridge deck did not get completed yet. But, that's railroading. Really appreciate your stopping by and checking out the show my fellow railroader.

[@billyvalentine1836]

@@ccrx6700 you would be amazed on how track is renewed and maintained in New York City Tranist. Some parts of the job we still work the old basics, and other parts modern-day. It is a well rounded education of track, from ballast, concrete to bridge (structure), tangent, curves and switches. Be safe out there. Always get home the same way you left!!

[@raymondsprengelmeyer1278]

That looks like a real headache Dave! Whenever work is done there is a possibility for mistakes. You and your colleagues will come up with a solution. Thank you for sharing Dave, you always keep a positive attitude!

[@ccrx6700]

Yep Raymond somebody measure wrong on the center span girders. But mistakes happen to the best of us. These guys did a remarkable job and never gave up. Kudos to them for their supreme efforts. Really thank you my friend for taking the time to watch and write in.

[@StormySkyRailProductions]

Lots involved in this project of bridge timber replacement. We helped the Bridge and Buildings dept. once and awhile but we usually didn't take care of this. Great video once again Dave. Have a nice rset of your evening.(Steve)

[@ccrx6700]

Yes sir, big job. Most RR's as you say, have their own bridge departments that specialize in this kind of stuff. Really glad you enjoyed and we certainly appreciate all your wonderful support of the channel my friend.

[@StormySkyRailProductions]

@@ccrx6700 Your very welcome Dave and have a nice rest of your evening.

[@dezertraider]

THANK YOU DAVE,,STAY WELL

[@ccrx6700]

Your certainly welcome. So nice of you to stop by today and check out the home movie my friend.

[@paulmorgant208]

Murphy is at it again! Dang him!

[@ccrx6700]

Yep, but he could have picked a cooler day to show up....LOL. We certainly do appreciate your visiting with us Paul and checking out the video. May you have a most blessed day my friend.

[@tpobrienjr]

Many years ago (1950s), my Dad and his friends got hold of some half-crossties, hauled them out to a little island in the Laguna Madre, and made a foundation for a fishing cabin. I think the cabin is still there.

[@ccrx6700]

Lot's of good uses for used ties and timbers. Glad to see they weren't going to waste Thomas. Thank you so much for checking out the bridge problems my friend.

[@jimpokorny4598]

Great video Dave. Somebody is going to have a dirty job cutting the dap wider. Stuff happens so they say. 🙏

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you Jim. Early next week will be another video out where I show you what they did to widen the dap, it was a pain, but they got it done, but that's railroadin. Thank you so much my friend for dropping by and watching tonight.

[@northernliving2387]

Looking good Dave.. Thanks fir the update.

[@ccrx6700]

Your welcome northernliving. Always is a pleasure to have you visit with us my friend. Glad you enjoyed the show.

[@lewistodd9242]

Great video Dave. Only you give us such great detail. That looks like a lot of notching to do. Have a great day my friend.

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you so much Lewis for your always positive and kind comments. We very much appreciate all your wonderful support my friend.

[@robertgift]

Thank you, Dave, for taking your time and showing us this.

[@ccrx6700]

Your very welcome Robert. Thank you so much for the kind words and for taking the time to watch my friend.

[@chrisorth]

Good one, Dave. Thanks

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you very much Chris, glad you enjoyed. Really appreciate your taking the time to visit with us and watch the video. May you have a most blessed day my friend.

[@sgttombailes3380]

Had some Uncles on the MOW crews for the CSX Gainesville Midland RR. We got old ties to build bridges over the creeks and rivers on our farm.. And for corner posts for pasture fences. They worked great.

[@ccrx6700]

Got many a tie for a post here on my farm also Tom. Appreciate your taking the time to visit with us and watch. May you have a most blessed day my friend.

[@davidwade2829]

Thank you, it fun to watch n learn

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you for the nice comment David and your welcome. Really appreciate your visiting with us to check out the video and may you have a very good day my friend.

[@johnpyke4537]

Dave, Of all the railroad shows that are on U-TUBE yours is THE MOST INFORMATIVE; I HAVE WATCHED SEVERAL. You are doing it all with your cell phone.

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you very much John for the very kind words. Really glad you are enjoying. We are very fortunate that the company here allows me to do this. Thousands of folks get to see a part of railroading that no one else shows. Very much appreciate all your wonderful support of the channel my friend.

[@SmallMartingale]

Hey Dave, thanks a lot for stopping on your way home just to take that cool video for us. Always appreciate the interesting things you take the time to share 👍

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you very much for sending your very kind words. We really appreciate your tuning in and watch my friend.

[@MsCriticalthinker201]

A circular saw and a couple of 2" chisels. Set the blade to the depth you need, make a bunch of kerfs and then chip out the flakes with the chisels. I just finished a major amount of dap corrections for the miter rail seats on a drawbridge. The bascule and approach spans had a grade mismatch at the heel. It involved lowering eight 60" by 30" miter rail seat plates and then run off the grade change by dapping the approach span ties. Not too hard to do, but watch the that the wind doesnt blow the sawdust onto your sweaty body during a hot day. I've even set up fans and blowers to blow the sawdust away from me. Creosote affects people differently. Me, not so much, I've seen it peel the skin off of other people like a really bad sunburn.

[@ccrx6700]

Your right, creosote can cause some nasty burns. My dad was a lineman for the local power company and back then they climbed creosoted poles. Great idea on the fans. They could have used your help on these my friend. Always appreciate your taking the time to watch and write in my friend.

[@williamralph5442]

Amazing the effect of the sun on the rails. Thanks Dave

[@ccrx6700]

Yep William, glad I could show you a heat buckle. Fortunately it went back almost to place the next morning after the rails had cooled, they only had to bar rail over a bit to get it back in place. Thank you so much for dropping by and checking out the bridge repairs tonight my friend.

[@bibledefinedbymartycozad]

Thanks for taking time after work and showing us. You get a raise.

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you for the very kind words, very glad you liked the show. We very much appreciate your tuning in and watching my friend.

[@davidsnyder2000]

I was cringing when you were on the bridge by where the railroad ties were taken out. That looked like a long drop😬 Just watching the video brought back memories of being afraid of heights. I couldn’t do the job you do

[@ccrx6700]

it is most interesting David, I too am afraid of heights, I don't even like getting up on a step ladder, yet being on one of our RR bridges doesn't bother me at all, that's really weird. Thank you very much for stopping by and checking out the deck replacement my friend.

[@paulrosa6762]

You’re the best my friend!

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you for the kind words Paul. We really appreciate your taking the time to watch the videos my friend.

[@secondarymainlineproductio3033]

Those old timbers seem to be in relatively good shape!

[@ccrx6700]

Some of them were, some weren't. Can't judge a timber from just the tops. Got to watch underneath as a train goes over the bridge. If the timbers are moving up and down, those timbers are soft and spongy and not a good thing. When that happens, it's time to replace all of the timbers. Very much appreciate your stopping by and checking out the show my friend.

[@secondarymainlineproductio3033]

@@ccrx6700 I see what you mean, does that railroad interchange at all with others, or is it strictly load and unload the same cars point A to point B?

[@ronhelman3985]

Great video Dave, that can really mess things up!!

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you Ron. Very much appreciate all your wonderful support of the channel you have given us my friend.

[@craig4831]

Great video

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you Craig, very glad you had a good time watching. We certainly appreciate your taking the time to visit with us and write in my friend.

[@garymessina1609]

Contractor is doing a great job thanks Dave for letting us look over your shoulder great video thanks again

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you Gary for the really nice comment. Cannot say enough how much we appreciate your kind words and for taking the time to watch tonight my friend.

[@KWMeikle]

Every jobs a big job Thanks for the video

[@ccrx6700]

That's railroading Kevin. :-) Always glad to have you stop by and visit with us my friend. Thank You.

[@Bongofurry]

How hard some people work. Good video keep em alive !

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you very much for the nice comment. We really appreciate your taking the time to watch and write in. Kudos to these guys who never gave up and dealt with a very tough situation.

[@paulfalzarano5930]

Always interesting!👌

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you Paul, glad you enjoyed the video. Appreciate your taking the time to visit with us and watch. May you have a most blessed day my friend.

[@tomedgar4375]

Great maintenance of way work, Stuff we would never get to see, thanks Dave for stopping by on your way home

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you Tom for the very nice comment. We certainly appreciate all your wonderful comments and all the great support you have given the channel my friend.

[@Robbie31]

that was interesting thankyou for explaining the terms as im in uk looking forward to next bridge episode

[@ccrx6700]

Very glad you enjoyed Robert, thank you for the really nice comment. Appreciate your visiting with us and watching. May you have a most blessed day my friend.

[@davenitsch6094]

Wow, that was unfortunate Dave, I feel for all involved! Good luck with it all!

[@ccrx6700]

Yep Dave somebody measure wrong on the center span girders. But mistakes happen to the best of us. These guys did a remarkable job and never gave up. Kudos to them for their supreme efforts. Really thank you my friend for taking the time to watch and write in.

[@briankemp5206]

That's a swift kick in you know what! How you handle adversity speaks volume! Great video Dave.

[@ccrx6700]

We were lucky Brian to have such a great bunch of guys here who persevered and never gave up. Thanks so much for the very nice comment and for all your wonderful support of the channel my friend.

[@vincethompson3475]

Thanks

[@ccrx6700]

Your certainly welcome Vince. Appreciate very much your taking the time to visit with us and may you have a very good day my friend.

[@pauld.1256]

Love watching railwork! Especially with the grappler sliding in the ties… no doubt it’s not his first day!! Keep up the great work!

[@ccrx6700]

It is pretty interesting to watch isn't it Paul. Something that not too many folks ever get to see being done up close. Richard the operator is 72 and been a railroader all his life. He's not only a very good operator but a great guy. Thank you my friend for checking out the video today.

[@mattkinnard6899]

Time to make lemonade. Thanks for the unique footage and insight.

[@ccrx6700]

Your welcome Matt. Really nice to have you join in with us playing on the bridge my friend. I'm sure those guys would have loved a cold glass of lemonade on those really hot days.

[@mattkinnard6899]

@@ccrx6700 Absolutely, referring to the dapped timbers, when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. 😀

[@hungrywolftreelandscape5324]

Dave, Travis here, I love the videos!! been watching since you first started KZbin. I'm 27 and always had a passion about railroading, its awesome. I love it so much I tried to apply to Pan Am but it's tuff to get into, so I've been a paving guy doing road paving since I was 18. I still might try and apply to work on rails again. but I want to say thank for all your knowledge, good spirt and everything you do, your an inspiration, you definitely are a mentor, keep these awesome videos going. be safe out there sir.

[@ccrx6700]

Wow Travis, what an awesome and very nice comment. We are so glad you are having a good time with us. We really appreciate all the wonderful support you have given the channel my friend.

[@tzadik36]

Thanks for this video! Looks like someone from the past left your folks quite a mess!

[@ccrx6700]

Your welcome Robin. Our timber supplier has original prints for some of the bridges and some they can't find them, this one they couldn't find. Guy who measured did not measure center span girder right. A big mistake, but mistakes happen to the best of us. These guys did a remarkable job in what they had to deal with. Always appreciate it when you come to visit with us my friend.

[@declanmoran1894]

Wow! How one mistake can have a huge impact on a job . Hope it all pans out okay . Thanks for showing us Dave 👍

[@ccrx6700]

Mistakes happen, this one was a big mistake, but the guys persevered and got the job done despite the adversity they faced. Kudos to them. Very much appreciate your deciding to tune in and watch the show today my friend.

[@falksweden]

Another great video, Dave! Skill is not handling when everything is going according to plan, it's how you act when it isn't :)

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you my good man. You are so right about the skills. Great pilots are not made in calm seas, they are made in rough seas. Very much appreciate your visiting with us and taking in the video tonight.

[@Hyrev1]

Man o man that had to be gutting for the guys when that fitment problem was discovered. Hopefully the trimming goes smoothly, the heat buckle gets drawn back into place, and the train can start rolling on schedule! Fantastic video Dave! Thanks for showing the good days annnnd the bad days! 👍🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃💯💪

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you for the very nice comment. These guys did a heck of a job sticking with some tough situations. Kudos to them specially in that really hot weather. Buckle cam back in when it cooled off over night, they just had to bar it over a bit into place. Will show you more of the trim work in the next video out this week. Appreciate your watching my friend.

[@bluefj-wc3vz]

You gotta hate when that happens. Sounds like one of my projects around house.😂

[@ccrx6700]

Yes no one wants to deal with adversity in the high heat these guys had, but that's railroading. These guys did a tremendous job in fixing the issues, kudos to them. Will show you more of what they did in the next video out this coming week. Always appreciate your stopping by and watching my friend.

[@trailwayt9H337]

Engineer sir. Works are very amazing. by replace of crossing bars on the railway track. It is very systematic hard works also. Thankyou for introducing of this informable video.

[@ccrx6700]

Yep Thomas somebody measure wrong on the center span girders. But mistakes happen to the best of us. These guys did a remarkable job and never gave up. Kudos to them for their supreme efforts. Really thank you my friend for taking the time to watch and write in.

[@kevinpoore5626]

Yeah I know that loads of fun I actually am a timber framer and deal with massive timbers all day long so yeah they're going to have fun and it's got preservatives in it what fun

[@ccrx6700]

We could have used your expertise here Kevin! Why didn't you show up before I made the video back in June? ... LOL Very much appreciate your taking the time to tune in and watch my friend.

[@kevinpoore5626]

@@ccrx6700 Well I hate to say it I live in Greenville South Carolina and I'm quite a few hours away from you you should always talk to the Amish which is kind of funny because that's how I learned the basics of timber framing was from a Amish group that was traveling teaching timber framing

[@kevinpoore5626]

Though me not being Amish obviously put a modern twist on it instead of using a double Buck saw I use a 16 in 25 amp skil saw

[@rustyc521]

That’s a dang good operator right there! Great video,Dave! Also love seeing safety is first and foremost! That really stinks about the dap not being cut wide enough. A lot of work to make it right. Thanks for explaining what dap is! I was way wrong as I thought it was for the tie plates. Also Dave,on a curved bridge like that with some super elevation on the track,can that be accomplished by the dap angle where it meets the bridge girder? Be safe out there friend!

[@ccrx6700]

Yes he is Rusty. Richard is 72 years of age and a really good operator. One of the best, We always tease Lucky about how he needs to learn from Richard, along with some more colorful railroad humor....LOL Thank you so much for checking out the presentation tonight my friend.

[@christopherleenknecht920]

Great video Dave, looks like someone had a big boo boo. Someone will have to answer to that😳 Looks like OT is needed to get this done Now. Thats railroading. Thanks again Dave 👍 🚂 Please keep us updated

[@ccrx6700]

Timber supply company dapped the timbers the way they were given the measurements. Unfortunately the guy who measured did not measure the center girder right. But mistakes happen to the best of us. My dad always said to err is human, to forgive divine. Always appreciate your coming out to visit with us my friend. Will show you more of what they did in the next video coming out soon Christopher.

[@MusicByWinston]

They should put a dado blade on a circular saw and cut to width. It's gonna take a long time, but it's quicker than reordering, I'm guessing. Thank you for getting out there and showing the details on this project. This stuff is fascinating.

[@ccrx6700]

Stay tuned, next week will be the sequel to this video where I show you what they did to widen the daps. Very much appreciate your taking the time to drop by and check out the video today my friend.

[@billmoran3812]

Ahhhh! That’s railroadin!

[@ccrx6700]

Yes it is Bill, just not a part of railroading you like to see, but it happens and as you know, railroaders find a way to get thru tough situations. Really appreciate all your wonderful support of the channel my friend.

[@wilburroth5150]

Never a dull moment on the railroad! Looks like a job for a skilled chainsaw person. Very interesting video Dave. I like learning how things are done especially on construction projects. Look forward to the next installment.

[@alandaters8547]

Agreed- circular saw for vertical cut, then chainsaw horizontal rip cut. Sounds tricky and back breaking, but fast! Maybe make a temporary "bench" at good working height and have grapple truck move them on and off.

[@wilburroth5150]

@@alandaters8547 Excellent idea!

[@ccrx6700]

Always an adventure here Wilbur. These guys did a remarkable job dealing with the adversity and high heat. They never gave up. We give them a big thumbs up for their efforts. More to show you on the bridge in the next video out. Thanks so much my friend for all your great comments and wonderful support of the channel.

[@willb.383]

I live near a tie plant where they creosote. When a delivery of new ties is shipped out, you can smell the fresh ties about 3/4 of a mile behind the semi on the interstate. Sometimes it makes you wonder if you’re suddenly having engine problems because of the smell 😂 I can’t imagine working all day in the heat right next to them.

[@ccrx6700]

Creosote is some wicked stuff. I rather imagine when the wind is right Will you get a whiff of that from time to time at your home. Very much appreciate all the great support you have given the channel and for all you wonderful comments my friend.

[@ejharrop1416]

By golly that is pretty bad but the crew is going to over come and get the bridge back in service on time. Take care, stay safe and good luck.

[@ccrx6700]

Yes they did EJ, those guys persevered and got the job done, Kudos to them for their excellent efforts. Always is a pleasure to have you visit with us my friend. Thank You.

[@cedarcam]

Aww what a setback Dave and it was going so well up to then. It is not just the problem of getting the dap cut wider but one of having the tools on site to do it and turning each timber over to cut then back the right way up again all adding time to the work. At least it was not 3am on a cold winters night which is when a lot of jobs like that run into problems over here. Over Christmas there are a few big jobs planned but we have strikes so I can see a lot of delays getting things fixed on schedule.

[@ccrx6700]

Yes it was a significant set back but as you know cedarcam, that's railroading. :-) It happens to the best of us. Guys did an awesome job persevering despite the adversity and high heat. But like you say on a cold winter night it would have been far worse to deal with. Hope things get resolved on the labor issues. At least the RR workers here won't be going on strike, if they did, that would cripple our country in a very short time. Always appreciate your faithfulness in watching my friend.

[@waynegarrison2481]

From the video the bridge did not look that bad. Thanks Dave

[@ccrx6700]

Some of them were, some weren't Wayne. Can't judge a timber from just the tops. Got to watch underneath as a train goes over the bridge. If the timbers are moving up and down, those timbers are soft and spongy and not a good thing. When that happens, it's time to replace all of the timbers. Very much appreciate your stopping by and checking out the show my friend.

[@khxor]

Assuming this is a multi-span bridge and the dapping error is just at the main span. The approach spans are likely shorter than the main span, so the girder flanges are likely narrower, and center-to-center of girders is also quite possibly different. If measurements for the tie dapping were taken in the field on just one of the approach spans that would explain it. Original plans could also not reflect what was actually constructed. Draftsman specialized in railway structures here, learned a long time ago to require that field measurements are taken at each span.

[@ccrx6700]

You are exactly right. Center girder is wider and measurement was taken on approach ones, a fatal mistake. Our timber supply company has several of the original US Steel prints for some of our bridges but they could not find the one for Bridge 8. Thanks so much for watching and writing in my friend. Excellent comment, you are a thinking man.

[@johnsimms6778]

You anticipated my flagman on the road question.

[@ccrx6700]

They had look outs and whenever a vehicle was going to go under, all activity stopped on the bridge deck John. Don't want to take any chances on an insurance claim or getting someone hurt. Thanks so much for taking in tonight's home movie my friend.

[@johnsimms6778]

@@ccrx6700 I enjoy the videos. My grandad started as a telegrapher with Southern Railroad and retired 51 years later as a depot agent and my grandma was the Postmistress at a Railroad post office.

[@ccrx6700]

@@johnsimms6778 😊👍

[@ocsrc]

Put an ad on Nextdoor and people will come get these landscape timbers

[@ccrx6700]

We often give the timbers away to local farmers or the Pa. Game Commission. Our tracks go thru a lot of farmer's lands and also thru the game lands, so that is pretty good public relations. Decent timbers left are usually kept for building retaining walls on the RR or at the prep plant. Junk timbers will find their final resting place in a dumpster.

[@PBRJOHN684]

That is a pain when that happens! I do feel your pain Dave.

[@ccrx6700]

Yes it is John, but it happens and that's railroading. We were lucky to have such a good group of guys here on this job who never gave up but persevered and got the job done. Will show you more of what they did in the next video out this week. Can't thank you enough for all your wonderful support of the channel my friend.

[@PBRJOHN684]

@@ccrx6700 Dave You have one hell of a crew. 👍

[@dennisraymond4339]

Far out man good vid 👌.

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you Raymond, glad you enjoyed. We certainly do appreciate your dropping by and joining us for the bridge party today my good man.

[@dorothycole8611]

Oh my! What a problem!

[@ccrx6700]

Yep but the guys persevered and never gave up, they did a fantastic job despite the high heat and adversity.

[@peterlewis7292]

Hi Dave, oops somebody has an elasticated tape measure! Thank you for your time to film and to show us your updates, I suppose if you were to use a combination of new timbers and old soft ones would that increase the risk of rail bending and fracture in time? Thank you and have a great weekend. Rgds, Peter.

[@ccrx6700]

Yep Peter somebody measure wrong on the center span girders. But mistakes happen to the best of us. These guys did a remarkable job and never gave up. Kudos to them for their supreme efforts. Really thank you my friend for taking the time to watch and write in.

[@mikelockhart1827]

Dave you had another really good video again tonight so I put on my railroad hardhat and my 🦺 to watch your video tonight

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you so much Mike. We gonna have to get some That's Railroading stickers made up so you can paste them on your hard hat...:-) Glad to hear you enjoyed. Always is a pleasure to have you visit with us my friend.

[@billsmith3195]

Gremlins are at it Dave. It happens. But its fun finding and implementing solutions. First you look for an easy and quick fix but usually the gremlins are still lurking around fo it will become a more difficult and complicated fix. A portable hand held wood plane? Hmm me thinks the circular saw and chain saw will be quicker.

[@ccrx6700]

Mistakes happen to the best of us. My dad always said to err is human, to forgive divine. These guys did a fantastic job with what they had to deal with and never gave up. Thanks so much my friend for visiting with us. It's always a pleasure to hear from you Bill.

[@russelltrupia4479]

That really turned out to be a problem, anxious to see the solution.

[@ccrx6700]

Yep Russell, but that's railroading.... :-) Mid next week you will see the third video in this mini series and in that one will show you what they did to fix the daps. So stay tuned. Always is a pleasure to have you visit with me my friend.

[@BradBo1140]

Operator of the truck was good. I used a thumb on a rented Bobcat and that was like a game controller compared to manipulating that hanging clamp.

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you Brad for the nice comment. Appreciate your taking the time to watch and may you have a most blessed day my friend.

[@Paw95]

we had them rail clamps when i torched that old CSX bridge down in Columbus, Ohio. I have that video buried somewhere in my videos. I also welded all the new hand rail on the new temporary bridge.

[@ccrx6700]

Really appreciate your paying us a visit and watching Preston. Bridge work is dangerous work, you stay safe out there my friend.

[@davewallace8219]

I love the smell of creosote....in the morning!

[@joeylawn36111]

Charlie don't Creosote.... 😉

[@ccrx6700]

Charlie don't know what he is missing, creosote better to smell than napalm any day.... LOL I saw that movie when it came out, didn't really like it at the time, but as I age it really makes you appreciate more of what the guys had to go thru in Nam.

[@ccrx6700]

Yes sir Dave. A railroader's dream. We put creosote in our coffee in the morning too.... LOL

[@joeylawn36111]

@@ccrx6700 🤣

[@ljs6446]

Dave 2nd spans over the road my guess? If the person doing tie data look from under side would have seen that especially on solid deck ! Also on class 1s we call the long ties outriggers another thing in hot weather only take out 12 ties put back 12 button up move on that keeps rail from kinking ! 42 years in bridge dept put on thousands of ties ! When i frist started we daped all are tie at frist with 2 man cross cut saw and foot adz then later added chainsaw we thought we were in heaven !!

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you so much for the great comment. yep center span over the road. The guy measuring did not take into account the approach span girders were not as wide as center girders. I have no idea why they did not spike the rail down like you said it should have been done. I wondered that myself, but rail did come back in when it cooled off that night. To correct the dap, that's what they used was a hand adze, will show that in the next video coming out. Really appreciate your watching today my friend. Wish you had been here to add in your expertise. Railroad experience is invaluable, can't find out what guys like you know from reading a book about it.