Re-railing An OVER 200,000lb Train Engine

[@mikep1085]

Thats awesome! Its not every day that you see a wrecker pull a train!

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Mike Yes sir. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@robertlafnear7034]

A good sand blast and re-paint would make that engine look a lot better............ and some steam cleaning on the trucks🤔...... add some chrome handrails and pin stripes .

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Robert Yes sir it needs it. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@alkennedy1124]

That train engine has serious problems the half hour to air it up,,, terrible out of wow, thanks BigAl California

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr AL Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@elainemorgan5629]

Wow a wrecker and a locomotive in one video! Thank you Mr Hal

[@SumterWrecker]

Ms Elaine We appreciate you watching and commenting on our videos. Stay safe

[@robertquast9684]

It’s always cool to see what else those big wreckers do besides recovering trucks.

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Robert Thanks. Our channel tries to show all the different jobs wrecker companies handle. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@broadwayltd1]

Awesome. Very professional. No bullshit

[@SumterWrecker]

Broadway Ltd Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@NeilMaclachlan]

Well that was certainly a different recovery...great video...stay safe and see you on the next one

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Neil We always try to mix it up for the viewers. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@25vrd48]

Good rerailing job Mr. Hal . Frogs work a lot easier then hard wood wedges . Excellent video .

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr D Vint Thanks for watching and commenting. Stay safe

[@evanstauffer4470]

Yes, but those frogs weigh a couple of hundred pounds each and sometimes can be almost impossible to wrestle in place. I've done it both ways and preferred hardwood blocks and discarded tie plates and joint bars if we had enough to do the job.

[@gravelydon7072]

@@evanstauffer4470 I've also done it both ways and the rerailing frogs were always quicker. But if you had wheels that were getting close to being condemned for thin flanges, the wood was better. Splitting a switch was the most common cause as we avoided getting too close to a derail. Unless we were going out on the main. Sumter is over 400 miles from where I was qualified to operate on the Seaboard System branch.

[@marvwatkins7029]

That is one old locomotive. And a job well done.

[@SumterWrecker]

Ms Mary Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@carmiethompson2676]

As a railfan I think you were pulling about 110-120 tons of railroad engine or in some parts it's called a locomotive. I think, checking my books, you were pulling a Electro-Motive Division(EMD) of General Motors model TR1 switch engine built in 1941. Very rare. What blew me away were the headlights. They were side-by-side like the old Chevy's instead of stacked like some of the old Fords & all of the other EMD models. Trying to pull the engine over those re-rail blocks, it sure wanted to pull your truck to it. Thanks for the video.

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Carmie Thanks for that information and we appreciate you watching our videos. Stay safe

[@charlesyell6318]

Good job Mr. Hal I can see why you were concern about it running into your wreacker.

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Charles Yes sir. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@paulne1514]

We use to rerail locomotives such as this with wood blocking and locomotive power. I know this is an old locomotive (1950’s?), but it should have enough power to move itself, up onto the blocking, even with one truck on the ground!

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Paul Thanks for watching and commenting. Stay safe

[@tomt9543]

Did it like that for 41 years in NC. Never saw a locomotive, switcher or road engine, that couldn’t pull itself up on oak blocks or re-raisers! 9:29 The locomotive in this video is an EMD (General Motors) NW-2 built between 1939 - 1949. The loco has had its original EMD diesel engine replaced with a more modern and much smaller diesel, most likely a Cummins or Caterpillar. The biggest question I have about this video is how the first three axles made it over the derail without derailing! It would appear that someone threw the derail as the engine was passing over it! (seen it 100 times!). For those who may not know, the “derail” is a device that is placed on any sidetrack that connects to a main track (mainline), typically near the mainline end of the siding. It’s purpose is to prevent any rolling stock (locomotives or cars) from unintentionally rolling out onto the main track. It’s much more desirable to derail a single car on a derail than to have it roll out on the mainline and hit, or be hit by, a moving train movement! Derails are always positioned to throw the car or loco away from the mainline.

[@FishplateFilms]

@@tomt9543 That was my thought as well? I assumed it had failed or blown traction motor/s? But maybe the smaller primemover cannot produce enough amps to pull itself up?. I thought it was a SW1200 , but thanks for the info . Cheers Gregg.

[@tomt9543]

@@FishplateFilms I noticed that the cable went slack before the wheels reached the top of the rerailer, but the engine powered itself up and over the top. You might be right about the locomotive model. The small “CLC 10?” At the lower right corner of the cab is in reference to it being, or at one time being, a Columbia & Cowlitz RR locomotive, but I found no info on it when I searched it. Those older EMD switchers (we called them “buttheads” on Southern) have always been a jungle to identify! The modern MP15AC’s and ancient SW1’s are probably the only ones I can readily identify! Lol

[@TF856]

Exactly what I was thinking. It absolutely should be able to pull itself back up onto the rail.

[@AnnaMaddux-xf4dz]

Great job looks like she got her workout today 💪

[@SumterWrecker]

Ms Anna Yes sir. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@mixerman1]

Well done Mr Hal. Nice safe job. Not everyone can say they pulled a train

[@SumterWrecker]

Mixerman Thanks for watching and commenting. Stay safe

[@RichardThompson-gc1cf]

Great job keep up the good work 😊

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Richard Thanks and we appreciate you watching. Stay safe

[@bobgrier3103]

That was mighty slick.

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Bob Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@Mike44460]

@ 20:21, I operated an overhead crane for many years. When raising things up after a lift, if there was the slimmest of chances that a hook could snag, you can count on it, which did take place as seen here.

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Mike Yes sir If I had wanted it there it wouldn't have caught there. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@danbeardshear1356]

pretty cool never thought i would see a train engine bounce

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Dan thanks for watching and commenting. Stay safe

[@BenjaminEsposti]

This locomotive looks like an EMD NW2. If so, this is one _OLD_ diesel locomotive. Like, WWII era! (Late 30's to late 40's) Not many of these are still around. They're about 1000HP and use a two-stroke V12 engine with blowers, like a detroit diesel. Very interesting video, I always thought they didn't need any help if it was just one axle on the ground.

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Benjamin The conductor said it weighs about 250,000 lbs. Does seem correct. Thanks for watching and stay

[@Henry5623]

It is, or rather, it was, a NW2 in a prior life. It’s had it’s trucks rebuilt with roller bearings in addition to being repowered. The sound, the turbo whine, as well as the single stack exhaust made it pretty clear it’s original 567-series prime mover took a hike long ago. It’s likely been repowered with a Cummins or CAT prime mover.

[@BenjaminEsposti]

@@Henry5623 Yeah, it sounds like a genset, lol.

[@tonytaylor3986]

Feed Mill in South Sumter. Gotta keep the chickens rollin’ ! 😁

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Tony Yes sir . Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@Feline_Frenzy53]

You're a miracle worker, Mr. Hal! Well done. Stay safe out there.

[@SumterWrecker]

Ms Feline We appreciate you watching and commenting. Stay safe

[@johnanderson2451]

You have been getting your local railroad back on track here lately

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr John I am glad this worked because we definitely could not lift it. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@abuubaydullah1]

I sure you did one some time back its amazing that just that small amout of pulling gets the locomotive back on the track thank you Mr Hal for the video .

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Abuubaydullah Rolling resistance was my friend. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@ipaddlemyowncanoe.7441]

Yeah that was a good one. I've never seen a train bounce before. I know they had big springs on them but I've never seen him work. That was a good video. Thank you!.👍👍🙂🇨🇦

[@SumterWrecker]

I paddle my own canoe. Thanks and we appreciate you watching. Stay safe

[@stevenandrews6627]

WOW!!!!!!!

[@cncpreferred848]

Yes, they have leaf springs or coil springs. Some Locos have both for a number of reasons.. They also have shock absorbers. And seeing the diesel bounce 2 or 3 times tells me the shock absorbers need replaced. That was a low speed bump and it will be more pronounced even at 15 or 20, let alone 40, 50, or 60.

[@russelltrupia4479]

Great job awesome video Mr Hal👍👍

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Russell thanks and thank you for watching. Stay safe

[@t.l.robinson2162]

The V100 is one tough truck. Another excellent job and video. Thank you sir.

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Tl Thanks and we appreciate you watching. Stay safe

[@Siph_Maned_Wolf]

I know very little about the nuances of how those towing trucks work, but I think it's really cool how the truck can anchor itself by digging a mound with the wheel teeth.

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Siph Yes sir they anchor pretty good. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@jimsmith9819]

that was an interesting winchout, thank you

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Jim Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@chrisraisor4925]

Be careful not to void the warranty on the V100.😂😂, As always great job, be safe.

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Chris Rolling resistance was my friend with only 1 axle derailed. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@johnsmart3587]

MR. HAL , that is a classic locomotive; maybe the Fire Dept. Could volunteer to paint it in honor of the city it represents. Thanks for video. Just a though..t

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr John Yes sir. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@chrisparenti2461]

The v100, the little engine that could 😀! Another job well done. Stay safe out there

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Chris Thanks and we appreciate you watching. Stay safe

[@joethanks3745]

Thanks for sharing ✌️stay safe

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Joe Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@jamiebowman9077]

Wow never seen that done u n the boys b safe Mr hal

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Jamie Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@dennisryan7487]

Great Job ! Stay safe out there!

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Dennis Thanks and we appreciate you watching. Stay safe

[@ProudPapaw88]

Great video, Mr. Hal. That engine is probably pretty heavy. Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend!!

[@SumterWrecker]

Proud Papaw Yes sir. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@bostedtap8399]

Another feather in the cap for Sumter Towing. Great job, thanks for sharing

[@SumterWrecker]

Bosted Tap We appreciate you watching our videos and commenting. Stay safe

[@edwinschlee8374]

That was an interesting tow job. Good job Mr. Hal.

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Edwin thanks for watching and stay safe

[@timbodtoolman7025]

Now that’s railroading. Great job

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Tim Thanks for watching and commenting on our videos. Stay safe

[@paulbergen9114]

I've seen pictures of locomotives pulling cars and trucks out of mud or deep snow along the tracks but this is a complete reversal. Oftentimes when these derail all the wheels they have to call RJ Corman or Hulcher Services and bring out a set of dozers with side lifts. Glad to see you were able to handle the situation

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Paul Definitely only because they have the ramps. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@brianherron5400]

Stay safe out there and careful

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Brian thanks for watching and stay safe

[@stevenandrews6627]

WOW!!!!! If I was a betting man, Id have bet on th😂 locomotive winningthis slug feast. Great post!

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Steven I am glad only 1 axle was derailed. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@robertsullivan3877]

Impressive!!

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Robert Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@robb5834]

Good job Mr hal fro. Mr rob in UK ❤sent

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Rob Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@mikejacobsen4820]

Thats Cool 💪

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Mike Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@donalddehaven3229]

It was impressive how you made it look so easy

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Donald I just pushed the controls the wrecker did the work. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@acetomatocompany]

Another fine job 👍

[@SumterWrecker]

Acetomatocompany. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@jackbodenmann7379]

That wrecker is something else. Ultra Cool!

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Jack Thanks and thank you for watching. Stay safe

[@OldeSchoolTrucking]

I like watching videos like this, not so much a CMV wrecker winching a locomotive back on the tracks, it's so much re-railing locomotives and/or train cars.

[@SumterWrecker]

Old School Trucking Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@ralphups7782]

it just occurred to me, how versatile a wrecker truck could be. i was not expecting to see one in this situation, but thinking about it again this is the ideal role for it.

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Ralph Thanks for watching and commenting. Stay safe

[@jonathangold2087]

You have an extremely impressive heavy recovery rig, that you used in this episode. The level of skill you demonstrated by pulling off such a challenging recovery so flawlessly, was even more impressive!!! Looking forward to watching you and your impressive rig on other recoveries!

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Jonathan We appreciate that. Thanks for watching our channel and commenting. Stay safe

[@raygreene73]

Great job lad

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Ray Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@alkennedy1124]

I’m not sure they sold it yet, Murphy’s diesel and towing has a 30 ton wrecker for sale one of their first ones, if your interested, it red 3 axle, I don’t know much more, reach out the them, than Hal job well done thanks California BigAl.

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr AL Thanks for the information and we appreciate you watching. Stay safe

[@georgeking5746]

Interesting video, winching that locomotive back onto the tracks. It would be nice if they showed that old locomotive some love.

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr George thanks for watching and commenting. Stay safe

[@dave_n8pu]

I usually wonder what happened to cause a derail like that. Great video, stay safe.

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Dave Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@michaelbrown6927]

Looks like they accidentally ran over the device that causes derails, prevents rail cars from rolling onto the main line.

[@zippyisking]

Trucks, Trains and Automobiles. You could make a sequel movie Mr Hal. Stay safe out there 👍🇬🇧👍

[@SumterWrecker]

Zippyisking Yes sir. Maybe I need to put 3 videos in one and name it that. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@willb3018]

Quite a pull. Appreciate the 2 views.

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Will I wish the second view was closer so you see the de rail work. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@thepubliceye]

Remote is so nice here so you can be right at the wheel.

[@SumterWrecker]

The Public Eye Yes sir. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@donaldrodgers8389]

Well done retailing that old EMD Switcher.😊That trucks got the pull to pull it off.Nice thing that they ha 24:16 d retailers to rerail the locomotive.😊

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Donald Thanks for watching and commenting. Stay safe

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Nice work Mr. Hal 🙂👍 I was wondering if it was the same rail yard until the guy mentioned how you helped him a flew weeks ago 🤣 Good thing they had those ramps 🔧

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Zane It was in a different location. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@Extrikit]

Good entertaining video. Thanks from Melbourne Australia

[@SumterWrecker]

Extrikit Thanks for watching and commenting. Stay safe

[@danielkennedy1524]

Very cool! Outstanding thanks!

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Daniel Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@crsrdash-840b5]

just to note: A train is a locomotive plus cars of one or more. Engine and locomotive are interchangeable. However we say locomotive as not to confuse the motor know as its engine or prime mover. The locomotive appears to be an EMD SW8 or NW2 model. OMG is that a rotator!?! GOD i love those heavy trucks!!!!

[@SumterWrecker]

Crsr I wish it was a rotator. Its just a 50 ton stick boom. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@golfaddict5276]

That was cool. Never saw anything like that before. Thanks for the video.

[@SumterWrecker]

Golf Addict Thanks. For watching and commenting. Stay safe

[@larrywall1642]

That’s the 2nd time I have seen this done on your channel. I believe Mr Wilber did the first one. Why does this train keep doing this?

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Larry I am not sure. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@dandunning4409]

You sure get some strange requests Mr Hal. Any idea how old that Engine is? Thanks for the video. Stay safe out there.

[@petergraham2262]

I estimate approx. 60+ years old EMD SW1200 sounds like 567 engine

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Dan No sir. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@milwman1958]

The train is a SC9 a pre WW2 likely in the 150 tons when made by EMD owned by GM.

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Scotter Thanks for the information and thank you for watching. Stay safe

[@milwman1958]

Had a truck motor and generator replacing the medium speed EMC 2 cycle diesel, as it can't run antifreeze. @@SumterWrecker

[@howiej4084]

That's something you don't see everyday.

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Howie Our channel tries to provide all the different jobs wrecker companies can handle. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@Bongofurry]

Fine job .

[@SumterWrecker]

Drums Only Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@scmadejj485]

Was the white Peterbilt in Kingstree doing a trailer lift out a ditch?

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Jarel We were in Kingstree to do that job but Schp had called next on rotation. Warner called us but didn't tell the driver. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@DependableAutoTruck]

you know i always have to ask could the Holmes 750 have pulled the train if you could keep it anchored down

[@SumterWrecker]

Dependable auto No doubt it would. Anchoring it would be the issue. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@tommywalker77]

I have seen it all now

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Tommy We appreciate you watching our channel. Stay safe

[@kawafer1]

Loved the video.

[@SumterWrecker]

Kawafer1 Thanks and thank you for watching. Stay safe

[@Eid-yy3ot]

Just curious, what does the railroad pay wreckers for such a service as this (guesstimate)?

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Eid We do not disclose rates. We appreciate you watching our videos. Stay safe

[@glennjukes5581]

Mr Hal--is that a newer V100 wrecker? The interior looks different.

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Glenn No sir. I was in the V100 Mr Wilbert drives. Our other V100 is a Peterbilt. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@doak4886]

Sure glad your wrecker didn’t pull the front end off of that locomotive. 😂😂 Some kid probably put a penny on the rail and that’s what derailed it.

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Doak48 Did that a few times as a kid. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@williamfowler616]

the wrecker may have helped some but it was the locomotive doing all the work

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr William If noticed on the first pull, I pulled with the brakes on. He didn't even try to move until it got to the ramp. Thanks for watching and stay safe.

[@williamfowler616]

@@SumterWrecker I noticed the line going slack because the winch pull rate was slower than the locomotive

[@Ezrider359]

gotta love the railroad hurry up and wait....lol

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Ezra Yes sir. Thanks for watching and commenting. Stay safe

[@nwpioneer2551]

If it's got wheels you can handel it.

[@SumterWrecker]

Nw Pioneer We sure try. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@walterrifle2725]

I don’t think there’s a job the Sumter guys cannot do! Too bad the gopher didn’t do this so we could see old technology, saving old technology! Great job! I think you guys need a 95 ton rotator Just In Case!

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Walter I would settle for a 50 ton. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@davidmorris7696]

Sweet!!! Very Cool!

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr David Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@TOM2RN]

You forgot to say, “Gun it Edna!!”

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Tom Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@alfredbaroni2133]

I think that's Alco sw6 locomotive

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Alfred We appreciate you watching our channel and commenting. Stay safe

[@thepubliceye]

So is that a De-Railer and someone didn't set it to open?

[@SumterWrecker]

The Public Eye Thanks for watching and commenting. Stay safe

[@cncpreferred848]

I am curious to know why they couldn't just the loco power to rerail the loco?? A short line RR is in the area where I live. The County was responsible for the track and for a while was not in too good of condition, and there were derailments often. They sometimes used a rerailer set, and sometimes just used wood blocks.

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Ralph They tried but couldn't get it move. The axle that pulls or pushes was the one the derailed. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@cncpreferred848]

@@SumterWrecker Aren't all the axles powered??

[@jaygraham5407]

Easy enuff

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Jay Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@jaygraham5407]

@SumterWrecker YOU are very welcome Mr. HAL.

[@jackgrayson1416]

We used an air jack to re-rail our locomotive

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Jack Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@TowMan127]

👏👏👏💪💪💪💪

[@SumterWrecker]

Towman127 thanks and thank you for watching. Stay safe

[@TowMan127]

@@SumterWrecker 🤜🤛 my brother works for a freight railroad company and they deal with derailment from time to time. It’s cool how they get them back on track

[@dianelandis9429]

Why no before and after closeup of the wheels off the track. I mean, chains, cables, and wrecker trucks are interesting. Remote control is great to watch, but the "star of the show" is the derailed axil. Just 5 or 6 seconds? And please use the cc feature. All the engine noise made it very hard for these old ears to hear the conversations.

[@SumterWrecker]

Ms Diane I should have put the camera by the re rail gear. Hopefully we will get another chance. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@tomh3652]

Why is there a sign that says derail ? And it did.

[@Mike44460]

It means stop before this point. The derailer is the last line of defense to keep whatever from getting to the mainline track.

[@tomh3652]

@@Mike44460 Thanks so it was by accident it went too far.

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Tom The reply from Mr Mike was exactly what happened. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@wilgerdes3240]

...lucky for them U don't charge by the Pound!

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Wil That would be a heck of a bill. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@hamiltonsullivan6563]

Those guys should have just used wood blocks... that nw2 wasnt even fully on the ground. Good video though, didnt know wreckers had enough torqe to pull such weight

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Hamilton Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@chuckmoore1380]

How much weight could you lift with the V100?

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Chuck New the truck is rated to lift 100,000lbs with proper rigging and angle. I would not even attempt that. I try to stay around 40 fully retracted. Fully extended rated for 18000. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@BobPfohl]

Too much engine noise, would have been better to have closed caption or a voice over to clarify what you were seeing and what you were going to do about it. Great job and well done… for what I could see of it.

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Bob We appreciate you watching our channel and commenting. Stay safe

[@smokeandsteamxsw9831]

The locomotive needs to go backwards set the replacer behind the wheels that are off and it should be able to re rail itself.

[@SumterWrecker]

Smokeandsteam The drive axle was the one derailed. They tried to get it back on before calling us. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@richardsirvio2823]

It is not a train it is a locomotive

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Richard thanks for watching and commenting. Stay safe

[@flir67man84]

Modern trucks on old girl.. wow…

[@SumterWrecker]

Flir67man84 We appreciate you watching our channel. Stay safe

[@littlewingpsc27]

I'm not sure your wrecker actually did anything to assist with the locomotive rerailing. From the GoPro video it looked like you were just dragging your wrecker in the ballast when you tightened up on the cables and when the locomotive spooled up, it re-railed itself by simply driving up on the wood blocks and over the rerailer.

[@SumterWrecker]

Little wings I actually the drug the train with brakes on the first pull. He did assist at the end which made it easier. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@SumterWrecker]

Little wings They also tried to move it before we arrived. The axle that pulls or pushes was the one derailed. Thanks again for watching. Stay safe

[@donaldrodgers8389]

Great🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃Job😊

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Donald We appreciate you watching our channel. Stay safe

[@mow4ncry]

That is not even close to 200,000

[@SumterWrecker]

Mow4ncry So how much do you think a train engine weighs since it pulls loaded train cars? Just asking. Stay safe

[@mow4ncry]

I would say that one is maybe 100 I work on one that's 125 tons and it's bigger than one

[@SumterWrecker]

@@mow4ncry The driver says it weighs about 250,000 but wasn't exactly sure. He is going to weigh it for future reference. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@Bill_D.]

​@@SumterWrecker wiki lists the NW-2 weight as 248,120 lbs, but it may weigh less, if it has a caterpillar engine in it.

[@joewalker9325]

You called this engine a train, a train is what this locomotive pulls! So, why do you call a locomotive a train? I have never understood why people call a locomotive a train!! It’s still a locomotive even after the train itself is coupled behind it! A locomotive is not a train!!!

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Joe My apologies. I deal with same situation in the fire service. Alot of people do not know the proper terms for fire apparatus. They just know it is a fire truck. Stay safe

[@alwhalen3488]

Just so you know that in the railroad rulebook a train is defined as an engine with or without cars... It's ok to call a single engine a train because if it is out on the mainline it would be identified as such.

[@joewalker9325]

@@alwhalen3488 I was a freight conductor for forty years and I heard it called different things like motors, engines, power and locomotives we only called it a train when it was coupled to cars! What railroad did you work for?

[@alwhalen3488]

Metro North, Boston & Maine, Housatonic, Naugatuck, Canadian Pacific/D&H, Central New England, E. Brookfield & Spencer, Bay Colony. ALL had a similar definition of a train in their respective rulebooks. MN, NORAC, GCOR, CROR, B&M, CSX. Consider that even a single engine running light on a main track has to have a designation as a train for dispatching purposes.@@joewalker9325

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I grew up in Sumter and lived there back in the 70's-early 80's and used to hang out at the Sumter yards before going to work on the railroad myself in 1989. Back then, we could always tell what railroads the older heads worked for before the mergers on how they identified a diesel locomotive. If they worked for the Atlantic Coast Line RR, they called the diesels, "Units". If it was the Seaboard Air Line RR, they called them, "Motors". If they worked on the Southern Railway, it was, "Jacks", and the Southern men called them that because of the Piedmont & Northern Railway in the upstate South Carolina was a electric freight line that called their electric locomotives, "Juice Jacks" and they said the early diesels reminded them of those electric locomotives. Liked this video very much and glad to see a part of Sumter again (and glad I don't have to re-rail a locomotive again). Did that quite a few times back in the day!