Watch a Hi-Rail Truck and a "Railavator" get on the tracks!

[@AverageReviewsYT]

That excavator is hauling on those rails lol

[@ScottDLR]

I was also surprised how fast it went

[@theonly9]

I was thinking the same thing, I chuckled a little at how quick it zoomed out of there.

[@lloydjenkins2190]

Flat n smooth

[@AverageReviewsYT]

@@lloydjenkins2190 because no one like prickliness..

[@bachaddict]

I guess they can use a higher speed motor because way less torque is needed than for tracks!

[@williamdejeffrio9701]

Did not expect to see that Railavator cruise down the tracks like that...

[@JimB49]

The railroads must maintain trackrails their track beds! This examines track and road bed.

[@EATSLEEPDRIVE2002]

Imagine stopping at a crossing, and this excavator just cruises by.

[@galewinds7696]

From a pickup driver to a engineer just like that 👌 😳 👍

[@garapito24]

That excavator looks funny going down the tracks without using it’s tracks lol

[@KB-dg2gr]

Kool thanks for sharing

[@davidcollver6155]

It is so cool having a job that you get to do with tools that people have no idea what they used for. This is cool

[@DieselRamcharger]

Man, one of these hi rail trucks saved my life somewhere in New Mexico. Was the only human id seen for miles other than myself and my young son. He had the m6 bolt i needed to get my rig back rolling! i swear id be sitting there to this day if not for that man! Thank you whoever you are.

[@laconvail9484]

Never knew those railavators even existed. Thats pretty cool.

[@nickpatrick1636]

They have been around for a long time

[@terencechevalier5756]

Machines got a mulching head on it so it was prolly clear trees, brush. N definitely a supervisor in truck, waaay to clean n nice clothes to actually do anything,speaking as a railroader from northern bc Canada lol

[@milesoftrains]

Thanks for the info, I was wondering what the head was for.

[@flyhigh8060]

Yep, he definitely looks like a supervisor!

[@hunterox1232]

You’re kidding me. I JUST SAW THESE WORKING TODAY IIN PERSON FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER!!!

[@EATSLEEPDRIVE2002]

I love how the excavator is faster on rails than ground

[@peter42069]

Sign: Do not stop on tracks *proceeds to park directly on tracks*

[@JV-pu8kx]

_Drive_ on tracks.

[@davidurban6813]

Park and drive on tracks and it's not even in Ashland! (If you catch my meaning? 😆 LOL ) have a great day everyone

[@scottperry9581]

I had the same thought. This was interesting because I have wondered how they make the transition.

[@JV-pu8kx]

@@scottperry9581 Tom Scott visited a bus in Japan that has a railroad as part of its route.

[@davidurban6813]

@@scottperry9581 oh yeah I've seen those trucks from road to track driving and yeah it's interesting how they do the transition. Too bad I can't get my car fitted for rail running LOL 😊🙃

[@redneckrailfan9625]

GOAL! Get Out And Look! Lol! Almost, All applications. Awesome video

[@jetorixjones]

If I was stopped at a crossing and saw that excavator fly by on the tracks I’d probably call the police on myself for intoxicated driving.

[@nicki8731]

1:06 That car sounds so good :D

[@trainsinkansas576]

Enjoyed your video. That Railavator is something else.

[@Leve2002]

man if i was doin something like that id wanna see the routes for all the trains live. the truck could probably outrun him long enough for the train to stop but aint no way the railovator is gonna make it

[@sudriansignalman9387]

Hi-rails are nice to have until your rear set is messed up and won't go down properly and the company won't fix it. When I was a carman I had to back her down two miles of yard track without it once lol, not a fun experience lol.

[@djsamples3777]

I’ve always wondered and now I know thank you.

[@boysfootballmr.jordanfootball]

Remember, my first time doing that driving over a bridge it’s fun until you actually have to get out and work

[@nedmacallen]

At first I was like oh I’ve seen one of the moss trucks cool video, then the excavator did it too! Cool share.

[@garysprandel1817]

Going to guess the excavator has sufficient weight and speed with the rail drive engaged that they don't insulate the rail wheels from the crossing circuits like they do with the hi rail vehicles and smaller MOW equipment. Combining some of my other KZbin viewing considering it's Ames Iowa and keeping an eye out to see if I didn't spot Kevin and Mook of Junkyard Digs road testing their latest barn find revival.

[@nomercygaming5670]

This is a video I didn’t know I needed to see

[@JimMiller-lu2py]

Thanks

[@jawoo2228]

They were installing a special toilet that can be used on the track in case you need to take a dump.

[@galewinds7696]

The trees and weeds along the track serves as the special toilet

[@DMDAUTOLLC]

Now this is quality content

[@mokeimusic]

I would like to have one of these trucks just to cruise down tracks

[@sherylbeasley4938]

That excavator does look kinda strange running down the tracks with it's tracks not touching the ground.

[@alaneisold9363]

Don’t slaaaammmmm the dooorr

[@relerfordable]

Now I know! I’ve never seen that before.

[@vectorm4]

Did we used to call those road-rail'ers ? Pick-ups that can run on rail tracks.

[@centraliowarailproductions2810]

Nice!

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

Look at that railvator go Nothing runs like a Deere

[@jerrykates4601]

Sounds like a wheel bearing going out

[@jokeboy_rblxrblx2006]

in Kansas we see these a lot mainly where I lived and on the highways

[@chesternichols1662]

Where he parked too get onto the rails it was good he activated the signal gates did you see that when he spun the bucket around it actually came into the lane of traffic. Safety activated.

[@arthurcollins1964]

It's cool

[@bp9459]

5:51 they derail.

[@_K_W]

Meanwhile about 10 miles up the line a lowboy semi truck is getting stuck on the tracks

[@wertbe1718]

For some reason I always though the trucks had their tires completely in the air

[@milesoftrains]

I've seen videos of some trucks who had their front tires in the air, but the back ones were still on the tracks because the truck used them to drive.

[@garretr4488]

some Hi-rail kits, the truck wheels drive the actual rail wheel rather than just friction on the track directly, so in those cases the wheels will be higher up off the track

[@douglasdever6134]

Four small cameras, small screen, remote controls all inside cab of truck would make it a bit faster for lowering the rail wheels.

[@sudriansignalman9387]

There are buttons on the cab to raise and lower the hirail, but the cameras would not help at all, coming from a former railcar mechanic and current conductor.

[@HesmiyuMC]

Cameras make it difficult to judge perspective and distance

[@jim-7965]

@@HesmiyuMC nah, you just need guidance lines. Like the ones you have in a normal car.

[@sudriansignalman9387]

@@jorkusmalorkus you also have to unlock the hirail gear via the outside

[@michaelpass2176]

Beats road traffic

[@bryontharp5790]

Would be cool to be able to work for the railroad

[@darkman7010]

I have never seen one of these before. Thank you.

[@neelparmar252]

Love it

[@ScottDLR]

wonder how much that option costs!

[@FartassVolfgangus]

😳 first dude didn’t have his Hivis on. Hope he doesn’t get in trouble with this vid.

[@troygreen9321]

Didn't know they had rails also

[@grumpyoldman7818]

interesting

[@amadorepacheco4765]

Is that railavent😂

[@potato21206]

He zooming

[@williammain3247]

Can the truck get off the tracks without a crossing? Imagine if a train is coming? I expect the excavator can get off the tracks like a gymnast dismounts the balance beam with its hydraulic arm, but the truck I would like to see.

[@milesoftrains]

Not sure! I imagine the maintenance crews coordinate with the trains in the area to make sure they aren't in the way.

[@ludah99]

It’s called a maintenance of way window, they get clearance from dispatch that they will be working a certain section of track from a certain time frame and trains are not allowed on that track during that time.

[@ryanwilcox2445]

That trucks needs a crossing to get off

[@sudriansignalman9387]

MoW and Carmen have schedules they can work without interfering traffic, usually at least a couple hours. In the event the hirail derails on one set, it is possible to get it off by putting it in four low and using some old ties to get it off (or sometimes without the ties). When I was a carman my guys derailed ours almost every week, rear set was worn out and the company didn't want to repair or replace it.

[@sudriansignalman9387]

Example, when I was a carman, we would wait for the train to leave (supposed to be at 6:30-7 but usually a little late), then set on, we had to be off the yard track by 11:30 at the absolute latest (usually off at 10), then lunch, then R.I.P and the subcontract work for another local shortline until quitting time at 2:30. Usually we would get done by 1, unless we had marathon cars, which would take up most of the rest of the day.

[@JV-pu8kx]

No caution lights (on top of truck)? No hi-vis? I would be requesting them, even during the day.

[@JV-pu8kx]

@@henryscored18 General, uneducated public as he is at the crossing, getting on the track, might not know what he is doing, and cause all sorts of problems. Even the most well trained still make mistakes. And, no one is immune to danger.

[@aturner711]

Transformer and roll out

[@dennisraatz3406]

I would think that with the technology we have today, that they could have a button in the truck to put those wheels down.

[@johns3106]

Having to get out adds the extra safety measure of actually seeing that the wheels are properly engaging the rails.

[@richardvanc3298]

no safety vest , no hard hat ,,hope the big boss doesn't see this

[@sanjuansteve]

If you install a camera in front and in back and move the controls, this could all be done in seconds from the driver's seat.

[@robertpalmer3166]

Too bad you weren't there to show them how it's done.

[@melindagreen3023]

Get a TRI-POD Amateur !😂