Wrecking Crane on the Nevada Northern

[@4501trainman]

I am glad to see this Steam Crane still operates. It was built in the U.S.A. back when things were made to last. One of my former family members,a Great Uncle operated a B&O Wrecking Crane out of their former division point in Washington Indiana on the line to St. Louis. He was also the wrecking-crew's Cook. We took him to see the B&O Museum in Baltimore. I will never forget that while we were there, he told me that one time they got an old B&O-Diner,and were going to use it as a Cook-Car and the fact that they took all of that famous B&O Blue Dinner China and threw in a big garbage can,breaking every one of those plates,cups.bowls,and saucers with those famous B&O scenes on them.Even back when we went to the Museum,that B&O China was valuable to collectors.

[@ToyManTelevision]

That is just incredibly sad! Makes me question some people sanity. As a kid when I first discovered switch lanterns they were pulling them out of service and I thought what the heck I’ll see if I can buy some of them. At that point in time I couldn’t even afford to get one at an antique store, moreover no one was really collecting them they were sort of considered junk. So I went down to the railroad yard and they’re in a pile roughly the size of a Volkswagen beetle were hundreds of switch lanterns, Most of them in fine condition. Just sitting there and a giant pile having been pulled out of service. They were going to be sent off to be scrapped. I talk to everyone I could find that seems like someone that could say yes they would let me take one or sell me one or something and at the end of the day it was a complete waste of time. Left there was no switch lantern I’m sure that whole pile all ended up at the scrapyard has not one person would take the responsibility of selling one or even just turning their back and letting me grab a couple.

[@4501trainman]

While at the B&O Museum,I bought one of those kerosene Brakeman Lanterns with a white globe in their gift shop with the B&O emblem on top. It was like brand new with no rust on it at all for $6.50. That was around 1970,and I still have it.When great uncle Charley saw those Plates on display at the B&O Museum,I could tell he was a little upset about the fact that they trashed the ones they came across.

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

I absolutely love the Nevada Northern... The steam crane is impressive! But I must admit.. I held my breath each time those wheel trucks were moved! The crew certainly knows their stuff.. and what teamwork is. A must, for such dangerous work... which pretty much covers all railroad jobs.

[@ToyManTelevision]

When you run into the reall old railroad guys, most are missing fingers. MOST!!

[@nathancorcoran5347]

The Nevada Northern is a fun train ride. I have went on this train ride in 2017. The Wrecking Crane is amazing. You did some great shots on this.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Love this video. They really put on a show for us.

[@vicreece8681]

The no paint gives it more of an old industrial look that I like! The music too is perfect for it!

[@ToyManTelevision]

Like it as is. Perfect!!!

[@benhancock1408]

while in the mood for some serious screwing around, I really had to 'crane' my neck to watch this one. Pun intended. You two are having WAY too much fun!! Keep 'em coming.

[@ToyManTelevision]

This is one of my favorite videos on the channel. I love the look of that thing! So glad they didn’t repaint it!

[@missyd0g2]

Industrial Works was located in Bay City Michigan. They built some beautiful railroad cranes. Like so many Michigan railroad companies they are gone. In my mouth I was lucky to visit the Machinaw Straits and watch the railroad ferry move freight cars. Thank you for the video.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Really want to build the HO model of it.

[@daviemaclean61]

Great video. You generally only get to see still photos or videos of the crane just sitting there. Nice work

[@ToyManTelevision]

Thanks. Share it around!! Sure was fun to se and film.

[@ozone-xv7hk]

These fine machines made it as far as our Washington railways. Two or three of them are abandoned along with everything from a snowblower to diesel locomotives, all sitting near the railway museum. I’m glad this exists, I always wanted to see them in action.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Which museum? We wanna get up that way.

[@ozone-xv7hk]

Toy Man Television Snoqualmie Railroad Museum, near North Bend, Washington. They have an ordinary Diesel engine and a shed of restored trains. Sometimes they have more trains locally, as well as abandoned carriages. However, keep following the tracks and you get to a long, fenced in area. The fenced in area contains several old cranes (such as this one), tons of old steam locomotives, a couple of diesel switchers, and other general train cars. The real cool thing is even farther down. Keep walking and there’s a steam powered, vintage snow blowing engine that used to be used to clear the tracks. Haven’t been up that way for two years, but it’s been kept that way my whole life. So they should be there. Address is 38625 SE King St Snoqualmie, WA 98065 United States. When facing the museum building from the tracks, walk to the right. You can’t miss it.

[@tyronemarcucci6991]

My wife and I were among the first, if not the first, to visit this museum. #40 was in the engine house being rebuilt. I have many photos of our visit there. There were two locos at the end of town, now one is rebuilt. Nevada is my home state.

[@stikibunn]

I've always loved wrecking cranes (or Breakdown trains as I am used to calling them) ever since I saw the original Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends in the 1980's with the first episodes narrated by Ringo Starr. It was interesting watching a real crane in action. It's always interesting seeing old Non-passenger stock and non-revenue equipment in operation. I love old coaches, some of them can be very beautiful, but I like to see other stuff too. Especially old Guard's Vans (what we call a Caboose in Australia as we use British railway nomenclature) which aren't often run on heritage lines. I used to work for the Puffing Billy Railway, a narrow gauge steam railway that travels through the beautiful Dandenong Ranges outside of Melbourne and they never used the guard's vans they have in stock. Instead, they have passenger carriages modified to include a compartment with a brake which always was disappointing but considering that a day's use costs $200 per car they would rather have a guard in a car with people who pay money to ride the train and pay for the carriage's daily operation.

[@frankd.5424]

I've got to get out there. The pick of the wheel truck was in accordance of standards including a tag line on the load. Well done!

[@ToyManTelevision]

Right? They demonstrate that once or twice a year. Check their website

[@ggsumner1947]

Wow! That is neat. I never ever saw one of those before and watching them operate it is great. As I said before, entertaining and educational. Dale and Karyn, I am glad you two found each other and where able to be married. To have a spouse that shares one's interest is really great. My late wife didn't know much about old steam locomotives and trains plus other things I am interested in, but she really enjoyed my interest as I did hers. Dale, thank you once again, and looking forward to next Sunday.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Hi. Thanks for the fine words. Wow! Next Sunday we are at a model contest. Low key but WHAT MODELS!! Week after one of my favorite things to do, night scenes on a model railroad. Really looking good!!

[@keithkeil5455]

Thx my brother loved that place,He had a business making switches for garden railroads He’s since past but wanted me to see it We talked about buying an Engine not sure if this is the place kinda like a club He said the owners of these engines would run them kinda awesome to do Thx for sharing we have an engine show in Buckley Michigan 3rd weekend of August they have 1 mile of track a6 wheeler Baldwin and a few passenger cars Plus a crane that was donated and it’s all volunteers Another work in progress 👍 Plus a snow engine which use to pump natural gas from West Virginia to Philadelphia very impressive,the shaft guessing 120’/10” thick

[@ToyManTelevision]

Hi. Nevada northern is a museum. They own all the locomotives and equipment. HOWEVER they do have speeder meets. Where people bring in their own rail speeders and high railers and run north on the old unused main line. Fun!!

[@thomasboese3793]

When Tichy Train group came out with their 120-ton crane in HO scale I bought two and loved putting the pieces together… Now modeling in N-scale and looking forward to doing it all over again.

[@ToyManTelevision]

I've seen the N scale. WOW. Do share the movie! And keep modeling that N.

[@danielread7642]

I really enjoyed the vedio it's something that's not filmed much at all . I love cranes full stop rail and road . It was really good to see it still working.

[@coolrides]

Amazing that the crane is still in service....just shows, if it's built right, it hangs around awhile! :D Jack

[@ToyManTelevision]

Massive. Could not break it by dropping it off a cliff. Break the ground perhaps.

[@TheBestTrainsAreReal]

Toy Man Television Yup. They don't make things like they use to!

[@williamcharles9480]

I enjoy the upbeat intro to your videos. The steam powered wrecking cranes have always been of special interest to me. It seems to me that many railroads held on to the steam powered units long after the steam locomotives went to the scrappers. I may be wrong on this, but it seemed to be this way. I checked out those unique looking trucks that were supporting the crane. I'm glad that you brought this to my attention. I'm so glad that this old gal is preserved and is being worked. Thanks for the video, I've become a subscriber.

[@ToyManTelevision]

That is totally correct. Many railroads didn’t use these that much, and so didn’t feel any need to replace them. Units like this one we’re seeing operating in the 60s and 70s all over the place

[@hwoods01]

Many roads kept steam cranes because they could sit 'unattended' for years and reliably fire up & operate on short notice -- especially important in colder climates when cold-starting a diesel was a real hassle.

[@TheMetalButcher]

I'm happy to see a steam loco not backed by a diesel. That shows they've got it in good enough order to trust it my itself.

[@the_retag]

The Metal Butcher the diesels are probably for brake and electricity and backup on mainline they dont need it on their own line

[@davidcurtis5398]

I've told you about the steam grounds here in Northern Indiana at Heston before. They have a wood burning steam powered self propelled steam crane here and they use it at the mill.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Really need to get up there in the future. We always get lost on flat land, but with an iPhone we can usually find a way. Usually.

[@rln970]

Thanks for the video. I had a crane just like that one in my model train setup. The music was great: a pleasant change from the raucous, discordant stuff so prevalent on KZbin

[@tomklock568]

Thanks! Fun video as always and I agree fun to see all the "working parts" of the thing.

[@ToyManTelevision]

So much more interesting that the 200 ton. HOWEVER, love to see a real one of those working too.

[@garypearsall1589]

I have a lionel crane just like that on my layout. Always been a favorite of mine. It was fun seeing a real one in action. Good show Toy Man!

[@ToyManTelevision]

I have an HO one, (the 200 ton) but planning a narrow gauge crane in 1/20.2 scale.

[@danielfouardlibertarianono8017]

I love to join you guys while you live out your dreams. GOD bless you and thank you!

[@trainzguy2472]

The Niles canyon Railroad in my area has a 250 ton crane. Used to be assigned to the Southern Pacific Roseville Sub. That thing is huge! It's a diesel crane, though. I'm not sure what they use it for, but it can move under it's own power.

[@SidneyPratt]

Thanks, I'll have to put it on my bucket list.

[@Mark-Milw42]

Great piece of lifing equipment. I operated it's younger cousin once powered with a "Cat" diesel. They were noisy with lots of clatter.

[@ToyManTelevision]

They are sure cool!! Kids do love us some toys!! Do share!

[@tjorgensen2007]

Wow! from Colorado to Nevada in a single bound. You sure get around. Like always, your videos are great to watch.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Grab. the good weather. As we can.

[@struck2soon]

Great video. Totally agree with you about the paint job!

[@ToyManTelevision]

It’s so beautiful as it is. Works so dang well too.

[@struck2soon]

The dry dessert air has certainly done it a load of favours. There is a preserved steam crane at my local steam railway, they use it for doing boiler lifts on loco restorations...quite impressive to see a boiler suspended by a couple of puny looking strops.

[@brijahn]

Cool video. Thanks for sharing!

[@ToyManTelevision]

We want to built the HO model of it. Really good model by Tichy.

[@PowerTrain611]

What awesome machinery! And screwing around is a hit or miss term here... I want to agree with it, but my safety training disagrees a whole lot, too... Great video!

[@ToyManTelevision]

Professional Screwing around follows all safety rules. And pays all applicable fees and taxes. And helps little old ladies to cross the street.

[@DefinetlyNotCharlie]

This reminds me of the great old times my father use to operate these trains and happy to see these machines are still used worldwide and have evolved greatly due to innovation. 🚂🚋🚃🚋🚃🚋🚃

[@fjwp573]

Great video, love it! Next time we're in to US of A we'll visit this gem for sure. BTW: your filming, timing, comments & background music always are a great pleasure to watch & listen to.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Do check out the Nevada Northern. Amazing!!

[@tonyhoneyman3693]

Loved watching your video. I have several Lionel cranes and got ideas for how to incorporate them in the layout.

[@ToyManTelevision]

And this beast is the BEST.

[@inarevil]

It was great to see a video from my hometown. Great video and love the commentary. Glad you like out little operation here and I hope that if and when you come back (we are currently restoring our third steam locomotive) that you look me up!

[@ToyManTelevision]

I have SO MUCH video of the railroad. Came out for the test run of 40. Have you seen my old vid from the day, The Ghost train of old Ely? Like to get video of the Steptoe and the 81. WOW.

[@inarevil]

If and when you decide to come out, let me know ahead of time and I'll try to arrange a personal tour of the shop where 81 is being restored. Look up Matt Liverani on Facebook and add me as a friend so we can stay in touch!

[@ToyManTelevision]

Darn schedule thingy didn't work!! (Again) Bit late going up.

[@lukethecrazyhillbilly6901]

Toy Man Television I LOVE Your videos

[@dograngler1]

Very cool Toy Man..nice to see your girlfriend/wife driving you around too. You two seem to have a lot of nice trips together..Thank you

[@CSXEMDTrainLover]

awesome train video

[@pdigi100]

I see they up graded the bearings in the trucks. The up grade is timken tapered bearing. I used to measure and assemble them.Pete

[@ToyManTelevision]

Really!! Wow. You can take everything I know about them and write it on a match book. BUT I love the look. Modeling a narrow gauge crane in 1/20.2

[@HeavyHaulKen]

pete digi The NN loaned the crane out to the SP for a wreck cleanup. While the SP had it. they swapped out the friction bearing trucks for roller bearing trucks. The SP had scrapped their cranes, but saved the trucks. I visited Ely years ago, but the crane was in the carshop minus the boiler. NN was in the process of putting a new boiler in her.

[@russellloomis4376]

This video is great it really"lifted" my spirits.😂 But at 7:14 the tag line should have been attached before the load was ever lifted. Very dangerous

[@ToyManTelevision]

Right!!! Couple of things done wrong. However these are museum volunteers and just screwing around and demonstrating the crane. However I hope they never get hurt. So far so good!

[@davisx2002]

Im an Ely Native...this little town is amazing and lost to time.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Yup. It’s changed little mostly because it way out in the middle of nowhere

[@jimkammerer8028]

AWESOME NICE VIDEO THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEO AND YOUR INFORMATION AND THOUGHTS AND COMMENTS THANK YOU AGAIN FOR YOUR EFFORTS BE SAFE AND CAREFUL ENJOY YOUR DAY BE SAFE AND CAREFUL YOU BOTH THANK YOU I APPRECIATE BOTH OF YOU. ALWAYS LOVE YOUR VIDEOS JUST GREAT STUFF COOL. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🤗🙂😁

[@jeanneuzarhudson8207]

Well sir, worth the trip to Ely for this wrecking crane. I've seen these, in an O-27 format By Lionel and of course "S" American Flyer from the A.C. Gilbert years; my brother had one. Never have seen one work, though. A trip worth the gas. As always, well done.

[@ToyManTelevision]

HI!! Usually the models are of the more "modern" 200 ton version. Just like this but with the guts covered up. I really like this version more. I have modeled these like 3 times, twice the 200 ton in HO and a narrow gauge in HOn3. Not the same, but almost. Planning to do the D and RGW "version" in 1/20.3. Home to offer it as a very limited kit too.

[@UTubeGlennAR]

I drove by Ely NV a few times n NEVER knew such a treasure was so near. I am currently from Pennsylvania so fiin I'm ever ever near again gonna make a day or two stop n check it out/enjoy the place with out question...... Thanks for the heads up Toy Man (and Woman)....... Great Vid.......

[@ToyManTelevision]

They don't often run the crane. But the BEST part are the shops!!!

[@krromas1966]

Great Adventure once again thank you

[@ToyManTelevision]

Love this thing!!

[@ToyManTelevision]

Go see it if you can.

[@stevemellin5806]

Great video thanks guys

[@ToyManTelevision]

We do love Ely!!!!!! Need to get back.

[@ginxroxsai1595]

I love watching your videos love to see that your always having fun :)

[@ToyManTelevision]

Thanks, and do share with friends. Fun stuff coming too.

[@baldur193]

I smile when itbis referred to as screwing around with it.

[@alpal.mp4]

I believe that Tichy Train group does a HO scale kit for this type of crane

[@ToyManTelevision]

YES!!!! And its GREAT. Saw one on the HUGE layout in Grand Junction.

[@jponcelo]

I just finished one--incredible detail and quality for not too much money! I just wish I would have seen this a week ago as I was doing the finishing touches... a lot of good of really good closeups!

[@OpenRoader]

With the largest crane's capacity at 200t, what would they have done if a Challenger or Big Boy ended up on it's side? Or did these predate all that?

[@mikeilkenhons8896]

That looks like the Tichy Trains model kit #4010. Don Tichy is the master of detail. Building his kits would go easier if I was a watch maker by trade…😬

[@lukethecrazyhillbilly6901]

I LOVE Your videos

[@kgtrains]

love this video! thanks for posting it.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Thanks!! Do share it around.

[@tuckergreen2818]

Very nice 👍 video

[@ToyManTelevision]

Back there a week from Sunday for three weeks.

[@tuckergreen2818]

Toy Man Television sounds great

[@Kapitainleutnant]

Tichy makes a model of this crane in HO: said to be one of the more difficult projects!

[@ToyManTelevision]

Like to build that!!

[@Kapitainleutnant]

www.tichytraingroup.com/Shop/tabid/91/c/ho_freight-car-kits/p/4010/Default.aspx I'd have already done one, but I'm building an "eBay" railroad, and the over $30 is going to passenger cars at train shows!

[@ToyManTelevision]

I want to build one Plastic??

[@Kapitainleutnant]

Yes, and highly rated.

[@chandlerbranchrailfanprodu5928]

Chug Patrol 1 (Chuggington 2013 Colorized)

[@ToyManTelevision]

Hi. Thanks for watching it! We really need a road trip out there.

[@chrisroeOperator]

That wasn't a cable that snap, it was chain with a grab hook that apparently a chain link slipped threw the grab hook.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Yup. All I saw was it let go and fall.

[@Mike-tg7dj]

Definitely some serious screwing around.

[@jaywindley]

Love this video. Have watched it many times. FInally had to pick up a brass model in O scale. Question: do cranes like these have some sort of powered trucks? Or do they need to be pulled into location to do their work?

[@ToyManTelevision]

Hi. Nope. Not self propelled. In fact the most basic don’t even have a boiler! They get steam from the locomotive! Most, like this one are stand alone but not self propelled

[@joellekarma]

I love your videos.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Gee thanks!!! Do share them with your friends. We love making them.

[@izzynutz2000]

Makes me want to go play with my Lionel trains

[@pauljohansson288]

I like the Alco RSs

[@pinkamenadianepie8609]

Impressive equipment

[@jamesberlo4298]

The Auxiliary Hoist (Hook) lifts 33 Tons.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Yup. This “smaller” crane I think, looks much cooler than the later heavier ones

[@jimkammerer8028]

JUST A GREAT VIDEO AWESOME INFORMATION AND YOUR THOUGHTS AND COMMENTS VERY INTERESTING AND INFORMATIVE VIDEO THANK YOU FOR YOUR AWESOME SCREWING AROUND TIME AND BRING US YOUR SUBSCRIBERS ALONG WITH YOU BOTH THANK YOU FOR YOUR EFFORTS. 🙂🤗👍👍👍👍👍

[@bryceweeks7685]

That cable didn't snap. The chain just slipped, and when the cable on the chain fell it made some dust which made it look like it snapped. You can see how the way the chain was wrapped it slipped and it flung into the air. and if a cable did snap that guy wouldn't be there. My friend had a cable snap on him and it wrapped right around him and now he has a permanent scar on his waist from the cable snapping. When a cable snaps it sends shrapnel everywhere and the cable would have swung and hit the guy and if he wasn't lucky he would die.

[@ToyManTelevision]

CRAP!! The guy in the shot sure does move fast. Then the truck was up I keep thinking, what if..... BUT wow!!

[@sbrenan3326]

hmmm i didn't think it snapped... interesting to see i was right... :)

[@pdigi100]

ken they replaced the bearings on the crane. Pete

[@OpenRoader]

1:1 scale toy railroads!

[@ToyManTelevision]

I want to model this beast. There is an HO kit. Tichey. BUT I'm thinking of a 1/32 scale too. ITS AMAZING.

[@OpenRoader]

Toy Man Television I'll be watching for that video

[@EthanTheIdioticTankengine]

what music did you use for the "crane sequence" ? It sounds very industrial

[@ToyManTelevision]

I use tracks from “smart sound”. It’s recorded in tracks of individual instruments and broken up by bars. So I can lay in music and arrange the measures into the length I want and remove any unwanted instruments. In this case I used just the bass and drums with hints of other tracks. Love how it turns out and it’s fast and easy!!

[@GreatBasinCarShops]

Okay, this is twice that we've attended the same event on the same days and not seen each other. You should start putting out a schedule of your trip so one of these times I can introduce myself :)

[@ToyManTelevision]

HI. We are so random. Had no idea we were going to Colorado until 2 days before. Sort of footloose that way. Saw your video! Didn't see us in it, but keep looking. If you spot us say hi!!

[@Mike-tg7dj]

It's only as strong as the weakest link.

[@johnnywilson1616]

Now that, was some heavy duty screwing around!

[@ToyManTelevision]

real fun too!!! Share it around!!

[@johnnywilson1616]

Toy Man Television I will do that indeedie! I will enter into my 'screwing around' mode and share away.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Thanks!!

[@minermack0900]

love it and do a video of 844

[@ToyManTelevision]

Will do!! Need to get up to Cheyenne soon!!

[@gabrielperez8864]

Do you happen to know how often it needs to be replenished with water. With it being obviously self contained, it's hard to imaging water and fuel lasting beyond a few hours.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Yup. They ran it for a few hours without filling. It’s really efficient. Not as bad as pulling a train.

[@robertd.shannon9007]

Is the crane "wheel" important?

[@ToyManTelevision]

Just a way to lower the ratio.

[@fredburban8219]

Enjoyed watching the guys play with the wrecker. But play or real, the danger of injury is always there. From experience working Offshore tag lines shot be attached PRIOR to lifting the load. Two tag lines are better than one. And most importantly, use the tag lines, NOT hands on the load. These guys were too close to a lifted load for safety. Have fun, but BE SAFE.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Yup. I was cringing

[@sbrenan3326]

hi there. hmm the illusive blue button.! I've never seen a steam crane in action before. its really cool love it. please don't be upset though that I've not subscribed. I've only ever subscribed to two channels i think just not my style. ill definitely be watching a bunch now I've found you though I'm sure. definitely looking forward to your advice on seeing the engine shops.... after seeing the steam crane it makes me want to model one myself but I don't even know if they made them here in the UK, probably did but not sure. Id love a model of one especially if there was one in black LMS livery, (London Midland and Scottish Railways) or BR black (British Railways). if not i would still consider modelling one and making it fit somehow, just for fun. can you buy them ready made in N gauge or N gauge white metal scratch build kit over there? if you don't know no bother I'm just being lazy. I notice you reply to everyone which is really good of you. thats why I thought I could ask. its great to see its not all about the money and that makes me think about pressing the all illusive non existence blue button you talk of...! oh yeah and while I'm here ill mention that I really love the footage of the loco with the camera driving along side, in your narrow gauge series. I immediately realised id never seen footage like that before and really liked it. I guess there just isn't many stretches of trackside roads over here in the UK, given the size of the country compared to you guys. also after beaching doing his dirty work closing the branch lines down, and some main lines I think. Im only 41 so was all before my time unfortunately. I definitely wish there was footage like that of some of our great engines though, like the BR class 4T, BR class 8 or BR class 9F... just a few of my favourites. there are soooo many amazing looking engines over here :) well was anyway, and more coming back all the time, sweet..! sugar I better shut up, ill be boring even the biggest train spotting, anorak wearing geeks out there if I don't.. just 1 more thing. I enjoyed those bonkers dirty ducks or Goose locos, the hurst/truck/building site box mash up thingies, whatever they were called. they were great. also..... one reason id love to live over your way is, id have one of those trolly cars and join the others on the disused rails. plus you guys are aloud by permission on some used lines to are you not? so much fun..!!!! that just would not happen anywhere here, not even on the preserved lines on closed days I'm sure of it..... I'm definitely shutting up now ;) thanks heaps for the enjoyable films

[@ToyManTelevision]

Hello! Oh that blue button!! It fails to pop up on some devices. Or full screen settings and so on. Professor Google tells me he is working on a fix, however he's a known BSer. (came from a job in government) Subscribing does not cost anything. Jest let's you set up a notification hidden behind a gear shaped logo. Then you can get email or text messages or smoke signals depending on your preference. I too love UK steam. Mostly the great paint jobs. Rich colors. (colours) and heck, they is steam locomotives ya all. (In my native tongue) I find it odd that railroads were never globalized, US gear almost never found outside of the US. You would think other nations would want to buy a 200 ton wrecking crane. I suppose its for lack of Fed Ex back then. Most railroads here in the US will not let anyone or thing on their rails. But the short lines can be bribed. Sometimes.

[@pbyfr]

What a beast! I saw recently how they put on track a derailed Shinkansen after the Kumamoto quake ( www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/japanrailway/201609210600/ ), but with such old and cool technology, they would have surely be faster. After the pile driver and a crane, what next? A rotary snowplow?

[@matzpimp]

Any buddy else see that elephant ghost

[@jasonharper2601]

nice video except dam music