Rail Grinder Action at NIGHT - How It Works! Sparks, Soot, Smoke, and Much More

[@steventurner820]

The combo with the rain makes the light show even cooler!

[@SD457500]

Yeah! It was such a neat sight, and really cool to witness as it went about its work.

[@FishplateFilms]

Great catch! As a signal guy, I work with the Grinder from time to time when it's in my area. They are a very high tech bist of gear and grind down to very fine tolorrences . The only issue with them , apart from fires, is the grinding dust they leave behind! These tiny bits of metal can get suck in insulated joints and cause track faults , though this is not very common. AS you say , they are great to see at night and always cool to see operating. Cheers, Gregg.

[@SD457500]

Thank you for watching, and the neat information on the grinders! I never thought of the dust getting into the joints, and causing track faults.

[@williamlee1429]

Thank you thank you for finally doing something. Jaw Tooth never did. I used to watch his rail, grinding videos and he never ever ever showed us what the result was. Thank you so much.

[@SD457500]

Glad you enjoyed it, and liked it! Too many times we see the action action happening, but never the after results. I wanted to make sure I included it, and WHY they do this operation.

[@kentpitman5649]

Saw it sitting in the Fridley yard last Friday. Great catch & the night video is impressive.

[@SD457500]

Thank you very much, and glad you enjoyed it! Its a neat operation to see in person, especially at night.

[@thenamesbleachcloroxbleach9503]

Pretty sure ive driven past this engine before. Was wondering what it was for since the cabin is different from all the normal engines used in the US

[@SD457500]

These certainly have a unique look to them! They look the coolest when working away at night.

[@s2xoy]

is there a schedule or someone to contact to know when they're going through cpkc lines?

[@SD457500]

There sadly isn't; all of that information is kept under wraps. :/ Thanks for the comment, and watching!

[@private_ant27]

Does it sound loud when the rail grinds?

[@SD457500]

Very much so; imagine a large number of angle grinders working together, and all at once. Thanks for the comment, and watching!