We bought abandon railroad. Ditching.

[@DelayInBlockProductions]

You guys are making great progress! Congratulations. Never give up! -Drayton

[@portlandrailfan-d2u]

@asteinmann YEAH

[@step2191]

Now they're famous! Drayton you should visit them and take video of the progress next time your up that way!

[@ablemagawitch]

It always nice to see a comment from one of the bigger channels on one of the smaller ones. Especially when it isn't business motivated content creators deal of behind the scene co-branding & cross promotion based crap. Just an honest person enjoying the work and efforts of others trying to do something cool in their love of the same hobby. Enriching our of lives. 8 months later from your comment from circa January 2021 , there is so much more even cooler stuff happening. That the January 2021 us could only dream and hope for what is now a reality on September 21st 2021 with the East Terminal Railway and the little engine that can

[@mattsvantassel4693]

That father son make a pretty good team, it reminds me of my pops and the things we have done together.. don't see it very often.. proud of you Gram.. my dad n I are best friends... It's neat to see

[@garyblacklidge1282]

Still have to say again how awesome it is to see a father and son team kicking ass the way you guys are. I've watched every video you've posted and really enjoy the way you put them together. Can't wait for your next episode of "ETRX"

[@sararook8224]

I'm one of your ladies! Not going anywhere. I'm retired from Shell after 30+ yrs. One of my jobs was railroad supervisor in the plant. We had 80+ miles of track. Lot of maintaining and switching. We had (or still have) a couple of ALCO's. It's quite the operation. We pushed and pulled a lot of cars everyday. We moved both tank and hopper cars. Anyway I wish I knew where you were? I'd love to come help and hang out. Safety first! Always time for safety talk. Very important and I'm glad it's part of your daily plan. As a supervisor I was a high risk work permit writer. You can never have too much safety? Peace ✌!

[@billmorris2613]

Sara Rook Sara where is the Shell plant you worked at located? Was it a refinery, chemical plant, or both. I use to switch a small Shell plant before I retired from the railroad, and I live a few miles from a very large Shell facility.

[@tomroise9426]

Great video. Thank you for sharing. I truly enjoy the journey, your content, presentation and dry sense of humor. Always look forward to your next chapter. Keep up the great work. Nothing like building something together with your son. Something I will never be able experience…… I have three daughters!!! Five granddaughters !!!!!!!! Love them all….

[@viper3378]

It's really an experience watching you all revive this stretch of track and making a working railroad. I wish I lived near the area as I would volunteer my time and experience in both railroading, welding and fabrication. I have also done some heavy equipment. Thank you for bringing this to us and keep up the great work.

[@blitz0_rsps]

I LOVE the direction you're taking this series. I work at Home Depot, and I can relate to the Slips Trips and Falls mentality. This is turning into way more than you just showing you bought a railroad, this is like we are all along with you on the journey, and I can tell you a LOT of people are looking up to you as an inspiration. Keep up the great work, and thank you!

[@eugenetswong]

Yeah, I felt like he was telling his audience to walk carefully on his rail property, and to not talk politics. I took it very sesriously.

[@brianmccarthy714]

One of the high points as a young boy was touring the Electro Motive plant in McCook, IL with my dad. Just an amazing tour behind the scenes of the building of locomotives. Your channel is fantastic! Thank you.

[@bradfordthompson8326]

I'm impressed that you two respected each other...and you two give and inspire ideas to each other.....that alone is worth a billion.........

[@lawrencegolba2244]

Love your vision for your project. Rebuilding America. Rebuilding the local railroads.

[@brianbridges6882]

I think I could watch you all work all day and never get tired. LOL. I have enjoyed the journey and look forward to future update. I have had RR in my heart my entire life since my grandfather worked the rails at Cass in West Virginia. In his day they were cutting trees and hauling them. Now Cass is a tourist (Scenic) RR. Steam Logging engines are my love.

[@georgecarter838]

Each video I watch of you and Graham doing what you love brings a smile to me. I'm cheering you guys on. Just be safe out there! Even though I just retired from railroading, this is wanting me to do something like this again like my wife and I tried to buy a shortline railroad back in the early 90's.

[@roycesorensen7156]

Having worked on a short line railroad a few decades ago and being a rail fan anyway I’m having fun watching you with your project wishing I was working on it too but happy to see you guys do it.

[@clainis51]

You guys are GREAT!!!! Been watching your videos. Great job on your victories. I'm a Roadmaster at several railroads and love the action. Graham is a great operator.. Good Job Graham. Thanks for showing us all.

[@jameskeating6997]

What a fabulous episode!! Totally understand that feeling when you watch and recognize that your son (or daughter) can achieve more than you. Must really be great to know that you two are a great team. Can’t wait for the next update.

[@Justfor1day]

Really enjoy following along and seeing your progress on the ETRX...discussing what will he done in the beginning each day and then showing how the work is done is entertaining and educational...very impressed with both of you and your work.

[@rearspeaker6364]

it seems to me that you have already have a plan in place and are executing it very well. thank you for bringing us along.

[@cjlaviation]

You guys should design a logo for your railway and put it on your vehicles. That would be awesome. It would also be cool if you put your logo on shirts. You could even sell them! I would definitely buy one to fund this awesome project! :)

[@keeganseva3975]

+1. I'd totally support in such a way as well!

[@andyl2221]

I watch a lot of videos of all sorts of construction and you are the first one to have a dry erase board and orange paint. It was nice to be able to visualize the project then see it happen . Thank you for the good videos .

[@VickyGeagan]

That song you like is done by Toby Kieth. I am glade that you bought the East Terminal RR. We meet many years ago at a historical railroad conference and model show. I am glad that you are keeping up with your family tradition and your son Graham is working with you. You really do know the rail road business.

[@phoenicianlocal2363]

Congrats you guys!, on acquiring your first piece of rolling stock. That lil rail kart will make a nice addition to all this I think. Its actually my new favorite thing about this railroad...well that aaand the high-rail truck. Keep up the good work folks. 👍😎

[@TheLonestar4]

You may already be aware that Ozark Mountain Railcar has a GE 44 Tonner for sale. I don’t know the particulars of it, tho. They also list an 80 Tonner, but you guys have covered the problems with those.

[@mysterion4301]

I love watching the progress of the work on your rail and I love how far your video techniques and presentation have evolved in a couple of months. Keep up the great work...

[@FunWithHOScaleStuff]

I love the whiteboard planning session. Really helps to follow along with the work you are doing.

[@danmalloy6908]

I stopped the video at the start to go put my work boots on. I think we worked hard today! 😀 Great work everyone!

[@jolietjohn8024]

I didn't think anything was going to make me miss working MOW, this does. I enjoy your positivity, it's great!

[@banditfarmer1900]

You guys are living the dream ! I'm glad you decided to bring us along for the ride. Bandit

[@jimpallen]

I love what your doing. It would be nice to see a track plan of existing track, sidings, abandoned switches etc.. any history of those sidings would be nice too. Keep up the good work! Jim

[@teddill4893]

Great safety talk. Always important. Glad to see that the drainage is getting taken care of.

[@mdouglaswray]

I'm ok with no politics. I come to see you guys workin on your train set! :-D

[@TheMilwaukieDan]

Exactly. Well stated

[@RussellNelson]

48:42 Only one piece of rolling stock, and what, it's fouling the main! :-)

[@littlewingpsc27]

Its really great you are willing to share your experience to this level. I'm really enjoying the videos.

[@johnwagoner2279]

When ditching, it works out better to start on the down grade end when possible. Any moisture will then drain away from your working area. It also helps ensure you have adequate fall.

[@Disblair]

Great to see more action. Hope your trench is a success with the water. Love watching the progress you are making. Good luck throughout 2021.

[@Rebel9668]

Reminds me of an old Elvis Presley song, "A Little Less Conversation, A Lot More Action". I like how you stuck that Four Tops song in at the end..."Ain't no woman like the one I got".

[@rojorunner6737]

"Little less talk and a lot more action" by Toby Keith. Originally recorded by Hank Williams, Jr. One of my favorites.

[@Rebel9668]

Reminds of of an Elvis Presley song called "A little less conversation a lot more action".

[@Industrialmodels2]

I’ve never seen anyone talk so much....and say so little....

[@marknewell7355]

Love toby Keith especially how do you like me now and American soldier actually heard it on the radio over here in the UK on radio 2 which was a surprise

[@ictrains9731]

Fairmont Subdivision You haven't met my brother.

[@jmilton5842]

I missed your narrative

[@martymonfredini4384]

When you are out and about looking at used equipment, you may want to keep your eye out for a good powerful wood chipper to use on all the brush and trees you are clearing out.

[@DC9Douglas]

Keep up the great videos! I enjoy the "classroom/employee" format! Unique touch to the videos for sure 😁 !

[@AlongtheRiverLife]

Fantastic video! I love the discussion and what direction you are headed! I really like the diagrams! At your ending shot, there are more switches and sidings, off sidings than I can picture? Not sure what track is yours and where all the tracks lead? I love the video of just work! More and more of that! Real-time is ok with me. This is the life on our land, I love doing this stuff!

[@dmorgan28]

Wow looks good. You really got a lot done today. I like the equipment you purchased. Keep up the good work. 👍👍👍❤️

[@shooter575]

As a old tightwad that has worked construction and maintenance that loves RR you guys are doing a great job. Love the vids. Keep it up. From a viewer from that "up north" state :-)

[@jimhaines8370]

The GE industrial locomotives are a neat deal that work hard and don’t cost a lot to run

[@railroad9000]

Two things to never discuss. Politics and religion. Both topics have ruined more friendships and family relations!

[@lawrencestimpson6669]

Was the rule when I use to hang out at bars.

[@boomerdiorama]

@@lawrencestimpson6669 I've seen bars ruin more families and relationships than politics or religion ever has. But then having worked in the corrections industry and substance abuse culture that would be obvious.

[@lawrencestimpson6669]

@@boomerdiorama I don’t buy into that....a person is responsible for their own actions, decisions and consequences . Blaming a place , building or location because a intoxicant is served is a scapegoat. With this logic you might as well blame gas stations that sell alcohol for the same.

[@yt650]

If you discuss politics and religion at say Thanksgiving, it cuts down on your Christmas gift list for your family LOL.

[@railroad9000]

@@yt650 Sure would!

[@jonusle2937]

Another informative video. Nice little crawler you have there. Congratulations on your first piece of rolling stock. I am a currently working as a school bus driver. But transportationsmanagement is my thing, hence my questions. In my youth (30 years ago), I worked on multiple future (now operating) railroad operation's committees. So your project is a lot fun to watch. I have a couple of curious questions which you may or may not answer. And I understand why some information is not forthcoming. 1. How wide is your property? Is it the standard railroad ROW of 150' or several acres? 2. How long is your spur at your dig site today? Do you have any other spurs off your tracks? I am in Southern California and enjoy seeing old rails being brought back into use. Thanks again for your fun informative videos. 3. How long is your Terminal Railway?

[@richardsmith4147]

This quite the project you have. Enjoy seeing the great family time and thank you for sharing. There is more to a railroad than just trains

[@johnsmart964]

This video is top class, thank you so much for this. When you mentioned the culvert, it got me thinking of another KZbinr, Post 10, he has a big interest in culverts.

[@alexstuart1849]

I personally love 45 and 25 tonners. Especially the siderod 45 tonners. One day I will buy some, probably in HO scale though haha

[@tombarnes7196]

Wishing you much luck and success in 2021! Thanks for letting me along for the ride!!

[@JeffRichBLET129]

Your cart purchase reminded me of ours in the 80's .we made three drawbar for it out of pipe with home made brackets. The 10ft bar was for the tie handler so it could load it with reduced motion on the boom. A 4' bar for the spiker and a 20 ' bar for rail or switch tie hauling which was rarely used. We welded dunnage pockets on the frame on all four sides for 4x4 stakes .

[@ScottHead]

I like the talk as well as the action. Great project, I look every day for updates. Glad to see a notification today. As someone who's grandfather was killed by a slip on an oil rig, I appreciate the safety talk. Looking forward to a cab-view ride along the whole rail one day, or maybe strap a gopro on your road-rail truck ad zoon us down the line.

[@ScottHead]

Ooo , I commented before you revealed ETRX 0001, love to take a ride on that one!

[@mban2120]

Looks great, small steps will lead to big results. I have run heavy equipment for years and biggest mistake is when working in soft ground or swamp, sometimes you have to take small steps and not do the whole job at once. Getting the water off the area and letting your ground stabilize will save a stuck machine.

[@DanielPRails]

Crazy how much progress y’all have been making! Quite the difference from the first couple videos!

[@opsurf9198]

Another great video keep up the great work! Your living the dream.

[@jamesnull5415]

I wish y’all the very best of luck in your efforts here. I ran across your channel not long ago and find it absolutely amazing. I’m an aircraft guy. Been working them for decades. But, I love trains. Again, I really enjoy your channel and I’ll continue to check in. Be safe and God bless. 🇺🇸

[@tomroise9426]

Lots of fun. Thank you for sharing. I thought we agreed no music🙃 I’m still trying to understand how you defy the laws of gravity and have water flowing north? You must have an elevated water table? Good stuff. Looking forward to the next time.

[@SonicMonumentStudios52]

I swear i learned everything I know from you and we’ve never met lol!! Another great video, Sir.

[@Miss.C.]

Thank you for letting us be part of your adventure.

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

Our pleasure! thank you for watching,

[@Punninator1]

I'm interested in how you adjust the gauge on tracks...I'm going to have to do lots of that very soon myself and while there are a million ways to do it, I'm curious to see how two smart guys like y'all do it on track and tools similar to what I'm going to be dealing with down here!

[@peteobrien5125]

Great job guys!!! Nothing worse than water problems.

[@LTD347]

Really enjoyed this episode lads. Good job on the drainage ditch. If I can make a suggestion, you should do an episode just walking out the track on camera to show us just what you have. I’m from Australia so wouldn’t even have a clue where to look on google maps to see where you are and what you have

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

We will

[@johnclements8549]

Nice work, has to feel rewarding to see these accomplishments!

[@kemallen2411]

Following you from Montana as a farmer here really love and Need the railroads! Kem Allen

[@RudyPipich]

I hope you pick me for the tour! I have a terminal railway I’d love to reactivate! Your input would be invaluable.

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

lets talk sometime

[@georgew.5639]

That little cat excavator seems to be doing what you need it to do. I think I’d get a culvert pipe to lay in there to make sure it stays open.

[@jeffreyking1880]

Hello, Really enjoying your videos Guys. Keep them coming!

[@t.j.carroll8512]

Nothing wrong with PODs and morning briefings. Gets all of us on the same page. You are still having a lot of fun making it your own. Keep it up. And what do I like about trains, Yes.

[@kenmazer9481]

Can't wait to see what's in store for the ETRX

[@garthmcgibbon4285]

My wife when she was alive was down in the ditch with me rebuilding the septic tank lines. Cleaned up and made a mean mess of biscuits!

[@Whipple1]

Funny you mention Atlas Railroad Construction Company. My dad and I were recently talking about this company. Atlas was a growing and booming family owned business in Washington County, PA when I grew up in the 70s. One of the many members of the Stout family was PA State Senator Barry Stout. He and my father worked together on my projects in Harrisburg. Barry was a giant among his peers in the statehouse and his fingerprint is on many of the Mon Valley’s biggest and most noteworthy public works improvements. I remember him fondly for the good work he did for our locale. Keep up your good work, fellas! Cheers! Whipple

[@martinwelsford1353]

Your first piece of rolling stock ? Well its a modest item but so very useful. I'm sure you will be glad you bought it. Perhaps after you have done all the civil engineering you can paint it up and display trackside. Suitably secured just in case someone else thinks it might be useful too. We did this with our handcrank trolley so visitors can see how we started.

[@daddybearlv]

I am impressed with what you guys have going here. Best of luck for a big success!

[@douglaskirk5636]

Thank You for these "Action Videos" of Actually performing Labor Restoring Operations on your "OWN PRIVATE RAILROAD". Congratulations, You are doing What I am preparing to do, My "OWN PRIVATE RAILROAD" . Thank You for Your TIME AND ENERGIES Here, I am learning A LOT . . . THANK YOU. I am Interested in Operations, as well as Rail Related Businesses.

[@mikejohnson-rj4uk]

Wow, I always wanted a job on the railroad, now I have one! Thanks.!

[@elsdp-4560]

THANK YOU...for sharing. Watched and very much enjoyed.

[@realmongo7565]

Great to see you are getting the water problem under control!

[@prrproductions5469]

Wow that tour would be amazing. I love steam and diesel and passenger and freight. I just love railroading in general

[@vgerst8276]

You should both have safety vests on! All in all a very interesting project. Nice job!

[@rearspeaker6364]

for what, a runaway meteor??

[@JeffRichBLET129]

Ad hoc wing walls & cribbing for the culvert/ditch might be an option for you. I had a similar situation with swampy ground that we ditched but the first big rain eroded our work in a curve . I hit on a cheap idea of using bags of quickcrete to build a retaining wall. Prep your wall foundation with gravel or fouled excess ballast. Then stack bags of quickcrete brick style ( mine went four courses 30 feet long. Punch holes in your bags after they're stacked and let nature take its course. 5 bucks per 80 pound bag that will give you a roughly 24"x 6"x 16" brick.

[@BigDuke-md8ec]

Love the channel ... agree with the other subscribers : little less talk , a lot more action

[@ob_gyn_inc]

Could you do a video on the logistics of buying a disused railroads from a transaction standpoint?

[@jimmimlitsch3425]

I am thinking with the way Norfolk southern is going, they may have a few newer six axles for sale. You could probably end up with three or four of them.

[@PRRGG1]

Oh Brian you guys are having too much fun! Your production is getting better too! You need to set gain Ballance on your wireless mic. First, set the gain on the transmitter pack you wear. Do this by speaking and dialing (the gain) it back down a little from peek level. Then do the same on the receiver pack. Finally, adjust the level at the input to the camera. You want it to occasionally lick the red not all the time. Should give you a better result. Again, LOVE this channel right now it's wonderful! Hope the Tom Hanks flick was good! God bless, stay safe and no more slipping on the plywood mats. Steve

[@MAT4T]

Nice Action, but I also like your comments! Also a good to speed some scenes up. Like to see your progress!

[@ghops24]

I know a guy in Kansas City that designs little car pushers that are powerful as hell. It would be perfect for starting off.

[@grublet2093]

Good to see there is international ideas going on with that Canada dry! Also rent a wood chipper for all your scrub wood there you can sell it bagged for garden bedding

[@robingarrison1952]

Looking really good!!!!!

[@TheDaf95xf]

Hi guys 👍🏻 I loved this from the start to the finish 😄 I'm on the journey all the way from the UK 🇬🇧 Keep safe and take care cheers Stevie 😎🇬🇧

[@firebat214]

Thanks for the update...

[@Roadkill601]

Spray some silicone in your bucket, that did the trick for me when I had sticky mud in my backhoe

[@Elf_Hour]

was going to say the same thing but saw your comment first. Same principle as geasing a bread pan Be sure to do it before starting work and with a clean bucket. :)

[@kens.3729]

We Like 👍 your Mission so Please keep producing the Video Content for us and Thanks. 👍

[@michaelbarron864]

As you know, watch out for the caterpillar heads on the GE center cabs.

[@christopheromeara689]

Great job Gram 👍

[@phil69881]

You guys look you're having a fantastic time of it! 👍 Even all the way over here, in the UK, it's great to watch and follow along. Keep it up! (also, may I suggest a wider bucket for the mini digger 😂)

[@johnsadventures6783]

All maintenance of way must have reflective vests on.

[@walterlangston4253]

there is a old 45 ton G E on A out of serves rail spur at east gaulf prep plant have not been there for over a year wonder if its still there

[@CNW1025]

Holy crap its a microphone! You got my attention...Well done gentlemen

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

lol

[@CSXrailfan814]

Congratulations on 10k

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

thank you

[@m5trainhorn76]

Its like your own giant model railroad!! Graet work

[@rayvoorhies7180]

A ditch will fill back in over time. You have to install culvert pipe. Otherwise you'll have a continual maintenance headache.

[@HarmonyExpressSkoolie]

Lots and LOTS of work done on this episode!! Since you have your high rail truck, could you take us on a quick ride from one end of your railway to the other end? I've seen your diagram, but would love to see it in actual scale. How long is your right of way, and how much land do you own on either side of the tracks?? This is fascinating to watch for someone who loves trains and rail stuff, but really doesn't know one end from another. I have to hand it to you guys!!