ROTATOR OR CONDUCTOR??? DON'T GET SHOCKED!!!!

[@brt2613]

I watched your video on kindness. You asked that we write in and tell you of someone that has shown an act of kindness to me. I'm 89 years old, my husband of 57 1/2 years passed away 16 years ago. I live by myself. My eyesight is failing fast, so I had to give up on driving. I'm a very independent person, but help from someone with a car is a must. Small town, no public transportation. Then along come my hero's, my neighbors, Lisa McFarland and Danny Dunavant. They take me to the stores, doctors appointment etc. They are constantly giving of themselves their time. Isn't that the best you can give someone is a part of you. Praise God for both of them. They are a perfect example of being kind!

[@tundramanq]

Nice that they figured out where the balance point is and installed a lift point. I would be still scratching my head.

[@CalebBlackhand]

I saw that rigging point and pondered whether it's in the proper position. Surprise, surprise: It was. Well balanced. Sometimes it IS that easy (well, not counting the arc... )

[@peterlaycock917]

Hello Ron I worked on the railway in the UK for 50 years and six months just retired two weeks ago and the UK we would call that person a controller of site safety and it would be his job to make sure he has taken possession of the track that you're working on what we would call that in the UK a green zone meaning no trains will be on that track a red zone would mean that there is train movements and you will need a lookout to warn of approaching trains . It was also good that he told you of the dangers of the power lines and your working limits and in the UK you would have to sign a form stating that you understood the briefing that he gave you in the event of an accident he done a good job all round.

[@southaussiegarbo2054]

Correct.

[@iandrew6347]

I agree with you Peter specially TFL they have very strict regulations and guidelines and safety regulations the company I work for we work on one of the underground train departments installing some equipment we had to go on on course and live rail induction before we could do anything

[@matthewpayne42]

You must have missed the last days of steam by 5 years but seen the 0 8s, 37s 50s HS125. You lucky man.

[@jimmyssnowremoval1075]

Remained me if the time Ron moved the electrical box I believe for the military. Had to sign and have a meeting.

[@litz13]

If this had been a mainline track, I think you would have seen much more stringent control (and signature authority) ... in this case, as a side track, they just had to lock out the track (at both ends) to prevent any movements, and it was "theirs" to control. The track they were on is defined as "non controlled track", in other words it's not under central control/signals. Entry into/out of would be dispatcher controlled, but movements actually within the track itself, would not be. So once the railroad crew locks both ends, it's theirs and they can do anything within those bounds with impunity. What was interesting, and wasn't mentioned by the railroad crew, was the switch they locked out, locked out both tracks - the one they were working on and the one next to it, where the pair of locomotives were parked. Which is good, because the end of the equipment swung over that adjacent rail and fouled that track. The definitions (as used here) are: "Inaccessible track : means a method of establishing working limits on non-controlled track by physically preventing entry and movement of trains and equipment." www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-II/part-214

[@philipbearly6620]

So nice to see a complete group of professionals working together to get a job done, with no big egos involved.

[@Pooneil1984]

It is always good to see people walking with pride and attention to safety. We need more people like this.

[@sherrygantt2158]

The Good Lord knew how busy of a day you were going to have. So, He made this job go smooth for you. Great team work all around. Enjoyed the video. God bless you Ron, your business and employees.

[@alanbean8222]

I love the scenery and the view of the river

[@2ftrmike]

Glad to see the variety of work you do.

[@bigchevy350boy]

That Rotator is quite a rig! Remote control & all! You Sir have one of the best jobs out there! Definitely dangerous at times, but after almost 20 years in retail.. I envy you sir.

[@KevinBenecke]

I envy them until they have to do a wreck with casualties and kids involved which we never see on here and I understand why.

[@JackMacLupus]

Indeed, the Rotator is truly a nice piece of a machine. But the fact that Miller Industries made a 100 ton rotator makes me actually WISH that Ron an the team will get one of those some day too. (I mean, they had some RARE occasions where a bigger or second rotator whould have been nice. Usually those are some of those "All Hands roll out" wrecks.

[@laciee]

This seemed like a really nice job. Very relaxed. No car crash anything destroyed.

[@Mike_Gray68]

Ron, you guys keep your trucks so clean and always looking new. I see so many tow trucks out there that the paint is all chipped up on the back end that they are all rusted up. That shows how much pride your whole team has in the equipment.

[@getzybreuer3691]

Thank you so much for the video please keep going with posting two times a week God bless

[@bigchevy350boy]

This was awesome to watch. You can tell this fella has been doing this a while. That was super graceful for what the task was!

[@eladfitz5673]

it's kind of embarrassing but I catch myself ducking my head when your driving so I can see the scenery better over and over.

[@excavatoree]

I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who does that.

[@anthonyscolyer8094]

@@excavatoree Me too!!

[@howardnielsen6220]

Me too 😢

[@Mike_Gray68]

@@excavatoree I think there are a lot of us that do that.

[@colleendaniels5607]

Me to haha

[@oldmanhuppiedos]

It is indeed careful with the powerlines in the area. The load is well balanced, that has been thought about. Another great episode Ron. 👍

[@dennisfromoz6436]

Luv Dalton's work....seems to be very aware of what is around him....doesn't rush, but is constantly on the job...Cheers Team.

[@wandalbowen8101]

Ron and Dalton, thank you for what you do and how you conduct yourselves. I know that I can view these videos without hearing "bad" words. May God continue to bless and keep your company and its employees. This was a fun video to watch, but I was thinking if a tag line was needed and it wasn't. Great job. Hope they call you to load them after they finish their work on the tracks.

[@southaussiegarbo2054]

I had to google what the machine does....it drills holes for railroad ties essentially

[@cmpphilip]

Can understand your concern for the "neutral wire" on various power line projects I've seen and felt where neutral and true ground were not the same. As always another enjoyable video.

[@Simon-ho6ly]

Exactly, just because it *should* be neutral most definitely does not mean it is... ive seen in a retail location neutral and ground live at approximately 500v on circuit that i knew the breakers to be open on meaning it was meant to be de energised... Just because something should be carrying no current doesnt mean it is, even if the breakers are open, in that case it turned out an engineer previously had done some creative crossovers into a redundant circuit and not updated the documents but ive seen similar happening from shorts and bad insulation too

[@GeorgeZ213]

I have seen quite the spark come between neutral and earth ground.

[@bluddybignurk]

@@Simon-ho6ly Old sparky from Australia here. Have seen a lot of volts between neutral and earth here also. Can be bloody dangerous if you are not careful. safe safe people..

[@markwilson9760]

Nice job. Made it look easy

[@steveminton8329]

As usual y'all made that look easy. Still amazes me at how strong tater is

[@terryshuck3342]

I truly enjoy your videos. Always very well done. Appreciate your old school manners and clean language. I am curious in seeing a close up of the lift charts that are on the inside of the compartment door were your remote is stored. Be nice to get an overview of the geometrics of lift capabilities.

[@13thcolony57]

Easy job with the single lift point. Dalton is doing well. Always enjoy the videos and your patience.

[@mfc4591]

Another Friday is now complete, thanks for the video Mr Pratt. Have a great week end.

[@steeltentadventures3918]

Shockingly splendid and splained.

[@SgtGoodGaming]

It is always fun to watch these videos, whether its responding to a CRASH or helping out with a Delivery job or Lift job, You learn so many things watching Ron and his crew at work, this is one crew I would love to learn and work with

[@martinbalmforth2665]

Your arc nemisis again Ron. When you work with your hands a lot as you do, any injuries seem to take months to heal. Been there, and done that.

[@jimdevilbiss9125]

As always, excellent, safe job. I am amazed at the single balance point on those two pieces of equipment.

[@RonPratt]

As was I. Pleasant surprise. Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@Bugsbunny-mc9qq]

Awesome video thanks for sharing

[@dorvinion]

The bridge at Chester feels tight in a car. Can't imagine taking the rotator or any other big truck through it

[@craigpridemore7566]

lol My in-laws used to live in the St. Louis area, so I've never crossed The River at any but Poplar St. or Battery bridges. For some reason, it never occurred to me that there were 'little' bridges across...

[@shubus]

Wow! What an all-pro operations this was. It is so great to see Best Practices using Best in Class equipment. And that's why those $4400 Eartec headsets belong in this program.

[@stevenhoffmann9373]

I'm surprised the RR boss didn't make truck driver put on PPE, i.e. hard hat and safety vest. I liked how the driver took his glove off to shake hands with Ron. Sign of a good man that there. 👌

[@doozerakapuckfutin]

You are probably used to your area but dam there are some really nice places there … Great video as alway

[@1fortheroad1]

That main railroad guy kind of annoyed me at first but honestly, having someone that's gonna say, "no let's do it this way so it's safe, let's not cut corners", is a good thing to have

[@markverloop8787]

My two favorite modes of transportation, trucks & railroad equipment. Makes me wish I could get back in the seat again😢 can’t because of physical issues 😢 Tr

[@colinkuntz7907]

Enjoy all your videos. Love the railroad stuff! That rotator is one awesome machine.

[@swampy1584]

Once again a job made to look so easy

[@delmarhodges995]

i really like the tator the way you are able to get the underreach down from the boom

[@kittty2005]

@20:10 I had to avert my eyes the rapid movement almost sent me to the up-chuck can ,gads. Just ate my breakfast so a bit queasy. LOL

[@michaelrocker9000]

Hey Ron when you said this job was to good to be true it really was to good to be true. Even the railroad guy seems to say how much easier it was to have the 1150R do the work than using a crane. I like the new headsets. Once again job well done. Stay safe.

[@dlm1940]

Dalton is really learning, he’s a keeper.

[@samlannom8995]

@Ron Pratt love your videos!! I know I'm a little behind on videos. But i do have to say. It's awesome see you in my home town help the railroad. I do have to say. I have learned a lot from watching your videos. And also a little fun fact. Right before you cross the railroad tracks. You drove passed my place of employment. Yes Chester Illinois is the home of Popeye. And also has the Countries second old flour mill in it. Still in operation to this day. The mill was built in 1839.

[@bm03431]

Ron, that runaway ramp made me think of an oversize that took one in Virginia. The trailer was a piece of equipment with a kingpin and axles. It ended up about 200 feet beyond the end of the ramp, up a hill, into the woods, jacknifed, with the trailer tipped over away from the cab. I wish I could have gotten a picture. I can only imagine the logistics and complexity of that recovery!

[@susanowens6393]

Another great job done by you Ron and Ethan

[@arthurbiringer5676]

Great job! And….yes… Eazy Peazy!

[@13BGunBunny]

Good job! Stay safe and God bless.

[@MGower4465]

The railroads have a whole catalog of specialized gear

[@steves9915]

Nice job Ron and Dalton.

[@teaches2010]

Friday with ron!!❤❤ #wherestalon

[@SeanLynchXY]

Thanks!

[@RonPratt]

Thanks you and God bless.

[@nikicollins1515]

Mr pratt I'm a huge fan of you're page I love watching all of your videos

[@chormiclestan]

Those pesky Hallcon Railroad "Limo's" (minivan) are always in the way!

[@robertbowling8393]

Great job and well done!

[@רמיזית-פ1ע]

Wow..amazing job ron..amazing 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼😊

[@johnbulla8708]

ANOTHER FANTASTIC PHENOMENAL JOB WELL DONE HERO

[@jasonharper2601]

those are drills used for installing lag bolts into ties

[@richbell47]

Ron, you make that look easy. Great job. God bless you and yours.

[@RanteTabirao-fu3zb]

hello gud morning Ron... I'm a silent viewer of your vedio happy to watch everyday, i love to see your work and scenery, godbless you and your workers 🤗

[@petert24turner71]

In Australia rail PPE has straight stripes on the front & diagonally crossed stripes on the back so the train driver knows which way the worker is facing. Just extra safety for all.

[@iandrew6347]

Wow amazing video and great work as always Sir watching from the U.K.

[@rcatyvr]

I recommend spraying that d-ring on the cable lift with lots of w-d40 when you pulled up next time so it can be swapped out for the lift, if needed.

[@nigelhales874]

Great watching Ron

[@kimwagoner1147]

Hey Ron, i just started the video but commenting first. I love you showing us the drive. I see places ive never been. 😊 the view of the Mississippi River is beautiful, ive only seen it driving over the bridge going into O'Fallon ILLINOIS. But im sure when the river flooded i wonder if where your at was all under water?

[@clarencegreen3071]

I followed the drive on Google Earth. I have no life.

[@edgarw5919]

Hydraulic machinery was my game in life . I have been watching your work for some time now. but what fascinates me is the cloud activity in the sky in the USA.

[@ndubaneoffentse7229]

Your rotator is awesome You have done a very good job

[@TowMan127]

Morning brother!

[@johnmarlow2887]

It was nice to see Dalton again; I have not seen him for ages.

[@edwinschlee8374]

Good job lifting them and setting them!

[@TomClever-p9d]

Anyone notice driving like holding a fancy teacup? 😊. Hope your ring finger heals very well! Good work! Enjoy the videos.

[@carolfrazer8067]

So nice to see Dalton

[@janeford218]

What happened to Mike?

[@HappilyHomicidalHooligan]

56:41 I have a suggestion for a modification to the rails you use on your flatbed trailer that might solve the problem of the lip that the rail cars need to climb... If you can extend the rails slightly so they hang off the end of the flatbed and bevel the bottoms so when the flatbed is tilted down to load or unload, the end of the rails sits directly on the rails like a ramp...the beveled section would sit flat on (and be supported by) the in-ground rails eliminating the bump and smoothing out the load/unload process...

[@patrickfaul834]

Great video very informative

[@Feline_Frenzy53]

Nice job, Ron and Dalton. Got to see a piece of equipment that was new to me! (I haven't a clue what those railroad machines do...) Stay safe guys.

[@jimp.4531]

Great job.

[@sarukmaktao225]

I am still unsure as to what happened, how did your finger get hurt? Seen that past few weeks. Great to see you're still out working, keeping busy!

[@dominicdurrant1200]

I find your videos compulsive viewing and never boring. I'm from the UK where we don'y have as many overhead power lines as we tend to bury them but a lot of our rail stock use overhead electric lines so we don't get them at the side of the track but over the top. I like your commentaries on the run out to a job but can I ask that may be on a few like this one where you cover a lot of ground that you mount a camera ont he outsde of your truck so we can see more of that Med-West countryside?

[@deplepfan]

Great seeing you doing railroad work. Love me some R/R.Ron how's the finger.👍🇺🇲

[@hrnyfrog]

Thank you for the video

[@nonaloeffler308]

Another great video. That looked easy nice job...

[@markrickert7741]

Ron as always you and your guys do great work love watching your videos.

[@hodger79]

Great job nate , patches one step closer to completion

[@leegoldeneagle9003]

That was fun thanks 👍😊

[@brian12171]

As always Ron your video was off the rail (on the rail in this case). Stay safe, stay healthy, and god bless.

[@Embermist69]

Not totally surprised that there a sling for quick lifting. Time is money and also the rail road’s probably move stuff like this all the time. So they find ways to minimize down time. But that’s just a guess.

[@flybyairplane3528]

RO,AND ETHAN,HELLO,and good afternoon,I went to bed 6 am today,so now ends at15;00=3 pm very interesting job,I like the idea MANAFACTURER,installed the cable lift points,at CG POINTS,REAL HELP,LAD EVERYTHING WENT PERFECTLY,ALL THE BEST,AND GOD BLESS YOU ALL, till next time,stay well, 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@garysmith5434]

Awesome video and may God bless and protect you and your family and the crew

[@hamshackleton]

Nice train of thought - taking that short strop out - pity the clevis (in the UK we call it a shackle) was too tight to unscrew.

[@balsachopper7]

That Miss. River Bridge you crossed reminded me of the Highway 80 bridge at Vicksburg, but l think your bridge might be. A bit wider. If l was meeting another truck l would have to pull in my driver's side mirror. Hated that bridge! I was like a kid at Christmas when they completed the l-20 bridge there and l crossed it the first time.

[@RonPratt]

Sounds like the old bridge at Cape before they built the Emerson Memorial bridge. It was just wide enough for two trucks to pass. I have to admit, I may have swapped a mirror or two on that bridge.....despised that thing. Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@daviddamico4288]

Interesting job, great work Ron ….

[@buddygreeno7723]

The tiller attachment job first time with those headsets

[@Denis-tu1pd]

To see the skill you and your crew have is an really awesome video. Denis from Santa Rosa CA

[@jerrykinnin7941]

Gotta love those long skinny 2 lane bridges. Pass side mirror on a 2023 IHC is $1000. Thats about $950 more thans necessary.

[@knoester7714]

Well done guys well done.

[@earlschmitt884]

I see you have roads just as Rollercoaster like as we have in Wisconsin. Lumpy and bumpy with all the added pot holes to boot.😊

[@randy6650]

Another job well done Ron 😊

[@andyneipert2527]

Sum nice train equipments to fix train track

[@steveurbach3093]

I am surprised someone has not made a Hi-EMF/ Hi Static field detector (with piercing alarm) to mount on a boom nose.

[@lordsherifftakari4127]

just a little tidbit of Railroad knowledge for future reference when working with Railroad Employees trackside. the Protection they speak of in this video is usually accompanied by placement of a locking device attached to the rail or Switchstand that has a Blue Marker and or flashing light on it. this protection once placed can only be removed by the person who placed it and has their lockout tag lock attached. the Railroad industry does not play games regarding Flag Protection at worksites and no quarter is given if someone makes the grievous error of removing someone else's Lockout Tag. it's something to mayhaps look into acquiring a pair of these markers to keep in the Rotator for working Railroad Jobs. I'm fairly sure more than a few Railroad track maintenance personnel would be further reassured when you pull these out and ask them to set up protection.

[@libby5335]

Very well done!! Liked the way you put both of them down on the tracks on the first try. You had a good helper with you. Didn't catch his name.

[@rayweeks4018]

His name is Dalton.