RJ Corman on the scene of CSXT L825 Derailment in Winder, GA.

Having suffered a derailment of local train L825 in Winder, GA, CSX calls in the experts from RJ Corman to correct the problem after a center-beam car derailed while working Olympic Steel. With the rail crew having successfully re-railed the car, RJ Corman lifts the center-beam off of its trucks, presumably, to check for other damages and to be sure the car is seated properly back on the trucks. Shout out to my buddy Ryan at Silver Comet Media for the heads up. Be on the lookout for a video from him soon, link to his channel below.
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[@andyvonyeast332]

RJ Corman is a top notch company. I’m a heavy duty truck mechanic and would love to work for Corman.

[@larrymercer3448]

He was an awesome man as well

[@jaygraham5407]

I love watching Corman and Hulchers.

[@cjbeyer8340]

Thanks for sharing this awesome video! RJ Corman is a great company! It was a joy to see them work!!

[@whistlepostproductions4611]

Glad you enjoyed it! To witness it first hand was a treat. I’ll be doing some more research on RJ Corman in the coming months Based upon the testimony of so many of y’all, they seem like a great company.

[@jmbrendan53]

I really have a lot of respect and an admiration for Richard Corman. Started with just a backhoe, build his company with hard work, determination and took care of his people. Plus he passed away after a 12 year battle with the same blood disease I was diagnosed with two and a half years ago. Multiple myeloma. I wish I had gotten to know you before you were taken from us way too soon.... I think about you a lot and you're my inspiration and drive to fight on and not give up.. Rest in peace Richard. You are not forgotten and thank you.....Jack

[@whistlepostproductions4611]

Something I never knew... Prayers lifted for you! Thank you for watching and sharing!

[@jmbrendan53]

Wow... thank you for that. Very thoughtful

[@bobpaulino4714]

There are a couple documentaries on how RJ Corman was founded and grew. 'Working hard to be lucky' is excellent. Before Richard and others like him developed their methods railroads had their own wreck trains that would respond, primarily via rail, which limited their cleanup ability. I would love to have met him. We have a nephew who worked with them. He changed jobs when his daughter was born to spend more time with his family.

[@jmbrendan53]

@@bobpaulino4714 Yes I watched that before. It's really a good video. Appreciate it

[@cdavid8139]

I wish you well sir

[@davidpoor8638]

Excellent video!!! You video'd a segment of railroading not normally seen!!! Awesome job!!

[@whistlepostproductions4611]

Thank you, sir! Im happy you enjoyed it!

[@scpvrr]

It was great to see the behind the scenes recovery. Well done.

[@whistlepostproductions4611]

Thank you, sir. And thanks for watching!

[@v12productions]

Nice work documenting this!

[@whistlepostproductions4611]

I appreciate that, Charlie! Means more than you know.

[@motorTranz]

Enjoyed watching this! Many thanks!

[@whistlepostproductions4611]

Thank YOU for watching. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@josephschneider4376]

I'm lucky enough to live about 4 miles from Cormans yard ,amazing company!

[@tomcartwright4375]

Love watching trains

[@MrJoshlanier]

RJ Corman is best in business. There’s a documentary on KZbin that shows how the late Mr Corman started the company.

[@schrap72]

Usually you see these weights already on those machines. I had no idea they were separate attachments. You learn something new everyday......

[@SteamCrane]

The D7 based 572's are light enough to keep the weights installed, but the D8 based 583's are too heavy to transport with the weights attached. Note that they didn't install the full set of weights for rerailing that light car, just a couple. You can see the unused weights at 2:31, with safety stripes on them. Sort of like ag tractor suitcase weights.

[@markbickelhaupt4414]

Excellent RJ Corman Sidewinder setup video!! I realize that your interest is trains! Mine is heavy equipment! Where the two meet!🤝 Behind the scenes is sometimes as interesting as the real work! And who put on others boom. "Which came first, the 🐔 chicken or the 🥚 egg?!!

[@whistlepostproductions4611]

I like both actually. But I see heavy equipment every day as I do site electrical and utility work for a living. Lol! I’m around excavators and heavy machines all the time. So trains offer a creative outlet.

[@David-yo5re]

Center Beam flatcars are notorious for derailing. They are too light when empty. You'd think railroads would eventually learn to not put them in the front of the train.

[@lennymiller9308]

They should be on the rear so they're not pulling weight and string lining.

[@jg-xx8oh]

@@lennymiller9308 beat me to it CNR conductor/engineer

[@kishascape]

@@lennymiller9308true, Norfolk southern did the same thing a few years ago and everyone was making model train videos about it demonstrating that.

[@cdavid8139]

The one in this video is 32 tons empty. That is not light.

[@danielkennedy1524]

Great company! No turnover!

[@lucmarchand617]

Yes,this type car give railroad hell problems when empty.i saw here cprail many years ago go off rail.and block main line just scramble get line in service.the worse when return at sawmills with couple cars in winter due switch forze up.thanks video😮

[@MarkMunro-y8f]

These guys are so strong and tough they might not even need the machines to lift the cars back on.😅😅😅.

[@whistlepostproductions4611]

🤣😂

[@armandoperez7967]

Not only are centerbeams light, they are also top heavy.

[@mlj6419]

Awesome footage.

[@whistlepostproductions4611]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@twiggs24]

Its almost like a ballet. No chaos, like they have done this many, MANY times before. Good ol’ RJ corman.

[@SteamCrane]

When the main line's tied up with a wreck, RR is losing a lot of money. Corman or Hulcher getting the job done fast is a money saver, and worth top dollar.

[@samlatham6015]

I’m just here so I won’t be fined. (Very nice, Nick!)

[@whistlepostproductions4611]

Thanks, Sam!

[@1waukesha]

Wow. They must have strict weight laws there. Here in AB Canada we haul a 583K with the counter weight frame installed as well as the travelling block stays on the machine tucked in a cradle up front. We only pull off the extra weights and the stick obviously, as there too tall. Anyway cool video!

[@hawghead4596]

Before I retired, On NS, empty bulk head flat cars were reduced to 45 mph because someone did a research and found out that going fifty mph, the wind would cause the empty to bounce and wiggle and derail. Had to blame the derailment on something I guess.

[@whistlepostproductions4611]

Interesting! Thanks for sharing!

[@aland7236]

Aren't there handy fulcrums for moving those trucks around? Seeing those guys put their hands in that area with the springs while lowering the car down seems like a one-time learning experience. This coming from someone who personally watched a family member get too comfy with their heavy equipment and ended being able to only count to 7 by hand.

[@RSDX99]

Does RJ Corman have crews and equipment stationed all over the US They seem to get to the scene pretty fast. fast.

[@whistlepostproductions4611]

In this scenario the crew came out of Atlanta, just an hour away. With several large yards in the city, both NS and CSX, they stay very busy.

[@teamidris]

A good move taking the side weights off, they ridiculously one-sided on the trailer if they stay on. It’s like 15 ton one side and 25 the other.

[@golfberg1]

All that for one car ? We just get out the rerailer and Ba Da Bing ! 😅

[@notlisted-cl5ls]

csx and ns keeps us in bidness at corman!! thx!!

[@whistlepostproductions4611]

Y’all sure get it done. Impressive!

[@cdavid8139]

And UP and BNSF and CN and CP and MKT and countless short lines

[@MikeKostecky]

That’s why it’s co costly to rerail derailments.

[@tomcander3669]

You haven't a clue

[@ShannonSmith-ss1bd]

How do they install the boom and counterweight on the first pipe layer. What do they use to install the boom and counterweight.

[@davidwagner9644]

Hulcher Corporation is a train recovery company. They have a shop near where I live. Part of their convoy is a heavy recovery wrecker with a boom. The heavy recovery vehicle is the same vehicle Los Angeles County Fire department has Hulcher's cats already have the counter weight installed and they have wide load permits.

[@johnoneill5661]

RJ Corman must be making a fortune out of all these derailments.

[@whistlepostproductions4611]

No doubt!

[@timothythomas4666]

That is an old CAT! They have that thing with multiple items! Love see how RJC put the trains back on the track! Great American work force!

[@korhing1066]

Take Note All Caterpillar Equipment made in the United States of America ! Cat Diesel Power ! First Class

[@paulsheward3325]

think they've done that before!!!

[@whistlepostproductions4611]

For sure! They pulled in and took over the place.

[@joebidenbites1015]

any word or insight as to why the center-beam car derailed ?

[@markbickelhaupt4414]

Safety First! Their moto. No ROPS! A mistake to not put on the counter weight! No one wants to roll the sidewinder!!👍👍👍

[@SteamCrane]

That centerbeam is very light, probably why it derailed. They mounted the weight frame, and looks like one pair of weights was enough.

[@bootsnall8996]

Looks like it had bent the center pivot pin, and they fitted a new one.

[@whistlepostproductions4611]

It was leaning quite a bit after the derailment. That might very well be the case. Thank you for that.

[@bootsnall8996]

@@whistlepostproductions4611 @ 7:30 you can see them pulling the bent one out

[@timothybower3375]

​@whis888⁸ 4:39 lootlepostproductions4611

[@raymondjacobs8429]

That's what we learned doing Large machines, THE SET UP is critical, take the time, get it right the first time. Would like to SEE Brandon GET those cranes IN ELECTRIC.

[@blauer2551]

Bet that a decent paying job

[@ceciliacicchinelli4797]

spend all the money on fancy paint for the locomotives. They should paint their caterpillars

[@southsidetom]

So what I'd like to know is how much did RJ Corman invoice for this service?

[@stanpatterson5033]

Job like this one would be a Lotta dollars and 85 cents. You get those really nasty, dirty wrecks with multiple cars, and the price blooms into a WholeLotta dollars and 85 cents. Hope this helps.

[@southsidetom]

@stanpatterson5033 No it does not help. I'd like to know the invoice amount or the average dollar per hour charged.

[@stanpatterson5033]

@@southsidetom Well, that's confidential information that would only be known between RJC and CSX. Your best bet might be to contact RJC, or Hulcher, and ask them what the rates are. I would imagine that every type of job has different prices, depending on how many workers will be involved, distance to be traveled, time spent on scene, parts required, etc. I don't even know if they could tell you all or any of that information. I'm guessing that they have contracts and prices with the big railroads that they service often. Infrequent calls from small businesses would probably be top dollar, and only after the big boys have been taken care of. But that's just a guess. Also, regarding my earlier reply.... have you ever heard of this thing called sarcasm ? It ties in with humor sometimes.

[@walterharp1773]

Railroad guys sure eat well.lol

[@StevieWonder737]

What would that cost CSX ?

[@whistlepostproductions4611]

I don’t know , but I know between CSX and NS here in Atlanta, RJC is making a killing. 😂

[@BrianGardner-e5f]

@@whistlepostproductions4611 I heard 20 years ago that Hulcher was getting $2000.00 per hr. I'm sure it's a lot more than that now, plus employees had to live within thirty minutes when they got the call.

[@stanpatterson5033]

Job like this one would be a Lotta dollars and 85 cents. You get those really nasty, dirty wrecks with multiple cars, and the price blooms into a WholeLotta dollars and 85 cents. Hope this helps.

[@calliepoma2899]

583 Sorry!

[@paulsheward3325]

Simple job like that be easier to use hydraulic jacks

[@janetcarbone4213]

I❤watching this stuff and I’m a girl ☺️

[@whistlepostproductions4611]

I’m very glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@joelheaton8738]

Anyone remember Hulcher! I thought that they were out of Mendota, IL?

[@cdavid8139]

still around and working

[@wcelect]

A bunch of scabs doing railroad work and not paying into railroad retirement!

[@kanoraguy]

Ya and compared to when they would have had to call out a wreck crew or even a Holmes hirail they’re there quicker

[@jjjthomasson8902]

Boo boo! Bc the union guys can’t/wont do the job themselves. The union guys f-k it up and these guys are called to clean it up

[@mattvanatti4628]

I could of done it faster with my floor truck jack....

[@stanpatterson5033]

Yeah, maybe.... but you, with your floor jack truck, might be able to bill them 75 bucks an hour for work, travel time, everything, and be lucky to get paid. These guys will be invoicing in a slightly higher bracket. Plus, they probably have insurance, in case anything untoward should happen. You know, the unexpected.... When the phone rings at RJ Corman, there's no job too small or big for them to ask for the co-ordinates, and start in motion toward those co-ordinates. Same with the guys at Hulcher. They are ready for anything, at any time, any weather, any conditions. I know where you're coming from, though. I was wondering myself why the RR didn't just pull out a few re-railers, and drag the one single thing back up onto the tracks. But, it's possible that someone foresaw an issue with a center pin. And if you don't keep a supply of center pins with you, chances are, you're not going to be righting any cars and then watching the railroad hook them back into a revenue train and hit the road.

[@ELWtrains]

Great video I enjoyed that pretty cool how those guys got it done 👍 took longer to get equipment ready than to set great job filming 👍I just subscribed to you looking forward to seeing more THANKS EDDIE @ELWTRAINS

[@whistlepostproductions4611]

Thanks, Eddie! Im glad you enjoyed it.

[@whistlepostproductions4611]

I just subscribed to you as well!

[@ELWtrains]

@@whistlepostproductions4611 Thanks I appreciate that 👍

[@truckinpoppop6777]

Those old Cats still getting it done!💪🏼

[@whistlepostproductions4611]

They sure are!

[@joelheaton8738]

Low hours. Will out last me!!

[@nigelmcculloch3746]

Are those D9 tractors

[@markbickelhaupt4414]

@@nigelmcculloch3746 D8Hs alas 583s

[@taylor11089]

@@nigelmcculloch3746583H&K’s/D8

[@RomeKG471]

Waste a time putting the counter weight racks on! Didn't even need the weights for that light car.

[@SteamCrane]

Probably true, guess they wanted a safety margin. Hit a soft spot and you might be glad it's there. Looks like the weight rack and just one layer of weight. Note that they didn't fully rig up the other 583, just enough to rig the one that did the lift.

[@geedubb2005]

For those that don’t know the story behind the R J Corman Company, look it up. It’s very interesting.

[@kelvintorrence5994]

he was good people and passed away from cancer

[@johnanderson781]

@@kelvintorrence5994" Working Hard to get lucky", is the name of the RJ Corman Movie on youtube It's a great story.

[@nockreel1190]

He is a legend

[@jerryschrode2125]

I do the same thing but with a different company

[@scottsheehan1596]

what i want to know is,how is Corman able to be at derailment sites so fast no matter where they happen?

[@whistlepostproductions4611]

We are relatively close to their operation in Atlanta, so that explains this instance at least.

[@BillKelly-m8q]

RJ Corman has equipment and people staged all over the country...

[@jjjthomasson8902]

They push their guys to respond to work within an hour after being called out. Even if they just got home from doing another job.

[@SteamCrane]

They have multiple locations, Hulcher does too.

[@bobbybell8713]

RJ Corman was a great businessman!

[@jimcollins8097]

Heavy iron and diesel engines. Awsome!!!!

[@dianepatrick5377]

We rode by this shortly after it happened,they were putting a game plan together to get this cleared up,great job guys.

[@SteamCrane]

I've watched quite a few Hulcher and Corman wrecks, but it sure doesn't hurt to watch another one. Thanks for posting!

[@whistlepostproductions4611]

Thanks for watching!

[@wthorwirth]

Nice to have rubber plates on the rails

[@jz1340]

Great Catch...

[@whistlepostproductions4611]

Thank you!

[@CharlieKrampitz]

Yep an empty center beam flat, they're light and top heavy.

[@cdavid8139]

That particular car weighs 32 tons empty. That is not 'light'

[@michaelramer8505]

Scabs

[@campy9712]

Cool!

[@khadijagwen]

I've never done any rail work and don't understand why the cranes must be torn down to truck them. I don't understand how the parts of a rail car fit together. You all have my admiration.

[@calliepoma2899]

Ninety Four's Live booms awesome

[@saddletramp1860]

Probably a 583, you have to totally strip a 594 to move it.

[@SteamCrane]

@@saddletramp1860 583's. A 594 would be overkill. 2 583's can lift one end of a large locomotive and place it precisely on the rails.

[@saddletramp1860]

@@SteamCrane Tell the guy that said they're ninety fours. I've picked one end of an engine that hopped off the rail with one 583 sitting on the rails, and winching it sideways a few inches with a 977. Can't move without risking breaking a rail or bending the pole.

[@SteamCrane]

​@@saddletramp1860 A 583 on each side seems easier to control? Most hair raisingest I've seen was a 583 on the absolute edge of a very old high crumbly concrete arch bridge, pulling cars out of a river, with a 977 using its bucket pressed on top of the 583's counterweight. By the way, big respect to you. Keep the yellow side up!

[@saddletramp1860]

@@SteamCrane Definitely better with two. Checked out your channel and subscribed. I was there when Southern Pacific Railroads newly restored steam powered Big Hook and a Pettibone Hi-Rail crane went over the side of Mt. Christo Rey in New Mexico. A damned shame and totally avoidable. Always got to eat good when the Big Hook came out with their dining car on a Trainwreck.

[@workinghardusa]

Cool video, well done!

[@whistlepostproductions4611]

Thank you very much!

[@SillyPutty3700]

I have always wondered if RJ Corman was related to Harvey Corman.

[@stanpatterson5033]

I highly doubt it. Harvey's last name is spelled with a K. Harvey Korman.

[@bennetts-revenge_2]

How do you know which ones are the trainees? Just curious

[@whistlepostproductions4611]

Unfortunately I do not have that answer. My own work experience would say its the ones doing most of the physical work, or possibly the ones with the dirtiest vests, lol. The foreman I spoke with did not offer any details on who was who.

[@tarcorfd8547]

I want to say part of the answer may be in hard hat colors. The brown as workers and white as leaders.

[@drsmith4806]

Such a shame RJ didnt live to retire or he probably never would have retired but still been here to ser what an Empire he built & how many people lives he changed & made good ivings for so many people. God bless him.