We bought an abandoned railroad: 2nd field trip part 3

This is the third video on our field trip to Illinois. In this video we show you around Maggio truck services and show you the new Ways that they are changing the derailment industry.
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[@spoogsdood7461]

"Show me your friends and I'll show you your future" An old concept, yet is refreshing each time it is taught. Today you showed vehicles, though I figured they had to exist, I never knew what they looked like. My next thought was the coordination of the teams operating them, to get things back on track, is on a whole different level. Those are the folks that do help create a better future. Thank you for sharing. Also a dozen videos into this journey, the improvement in front of the camera, behind the camera and in the editing rooms, is marked. Nice job!

[@marknewell7355]

My job here in the UK is heavy recovery mechanic we specialize in heavy lifting and recovery of all types of machines we have done a derailment but was under the network operator's. It's hard heavy work but rewarding

[@davep6977]

Birds of a feather, flock together and "you can't soar with eagles when you hang with turkeys"

[@steaming1]

Love that Diamond T wrecker your standing by

[@rebeltag]

It is a beautiful truck and is kept in tip-top shape just like their working equipment. I have been blessed to have seen it in person. They have also loaded it onto a low boy and pulled it behind one of their tractors in the Rockford 4th of July Parade.

[@heybeerdan1820]

Years ago, I took my 6 year-old son and his friend out into the country somewhere north and west of Chicago to see a fresh, major derailment... engines and more than a dozen cars. Seeing that great mass of mangled and off-track metal left a memory he still has some 25 years later. Your video here schooled me on the science , engineering, equipment, and courage involved in resolving these large-scale accidents. Thanks for that,

[@peterkordziel7047]

Brian, you are an inspiration and teaching the way you do should be a requirement for teaching in the public schools that the teachers that are there need to shown . I wish I could have had some one like you growing up so I could have gotten my foot in the door of a career in an industry more to my liking. I do have at least two and maybe three of the points you mentioned that define a person who is wealthy

[@AlongtheRiverLife]

This is an amazing skill and I love hearing, seeing and the stories of the past experiences!

[@bobb6342]

Been watching your vids over the last week and I’ve got to say you’ve gotten to be a lot more relax in front of the camera 👍👍

[@icefishdaily]

Virtual Railfan caught the Kansas City bridge derailment live. The response was swift and displayed amazing heavy lifting equipment!

[@williammorse8330]

thank you for showing me and others a world we've never seen..... and thanks to Maggio.... very cool... much respect for their work and yours... Bill in Vermont

[@richardbohlingsr3490]

Interesting field trip. Lots to take in as you spoke. As an aside, my grandfather ran a steam rr crane as his lifes work. He retired in about 1953

[@mikemissel7785]

I swear I heard a Tim The Toolman grunt when you were looking at that equipment

[@tucobenedicto109]

Nice love the Equpment and Radio Shack signs and Wendy's Sign.

[@jimbates6227]

I really look forward to your videos. I'm nothing more than a railfan but your story is compelling. It shows what guts, thought, hard work and persistence can accomplish. I'm rooting for you, and by the looks of your fast-growing subscriber numbers thousands of others are too. You are get-it-done people and I have the utmost respect for that. I pray for your safety and that you are rewarded for your excellent example. I'd love to shake your hand. Someday, maybe I can.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Awesome tour! Thanks for sharing. You’ve got me hooked.

[@buddyhenson2559]

I wanted to let you know how much I enjoy your videos. You and your son are very resourceful, and seem very patient. As a 30 year Class I railroader, I appreciate your knowledge and how you share your experiences. Perhaps my favorite thing is how you mentioned your faith on the video around Christmas. Anyone that is willing to share those details is number one in my book. Keep up the good work, and I’ll keep watching!

[@Richardretirer]

Never knew Maggio was in the derail business and I live in Rockford for many years. Very interesting!

[@erict5234]

Maggio is top notch professionals... I have been lucky enough to work, and see these guys in action in Northern IL and SE WI... real pros that make it look easy!

[@philburdette5165]

Cool to see these guys roll up to the site of a derail. Worked in a rail yard for a couple years at a frac sand mine not far from morris, we used their services quite a few times unfortunately.

[@infoanorexic]

where I worked, a "re-railer" was called a "frog." Appropriately, a de-rail is a "toad." Dad was a General Yardmaster at a large rail yard. Any time he got home, looking frazzled it usually involved the words "Hulcher was called." I think some days actually had him looking back to his time on Okinawa with nostalgia. Other days, you had to sit back and laugh, the comedy that came out of nothing going as planned was something nobody could dream up. Sometimes even the stone faced trainmasters had to join in.

[@mikejohnson-rj4uk]

Wow each of your videos outperforms the one before - thank you!

[@vettebecker1]

A lot of Toyz!! I liked the old Maggio service truck. Great job on what you guys have done already, stay safe and happy railroading

[@adrianhayes6146]

Well done, an interesting view of those service vehicles, we have tonight been put back into total lockdown here in England so I look forward to your short trips and of course your work on the railway line.

[@AnthonyBarthelCurbside]

I know others have commented on our low volume issue and here's why that matters. I can turn my computer up but when I'm listening on headphones and accommodate your volume and then an advert comes and BLASTS me with the volume, that's why it matters. There are industry-standard volume measurements. Please, please consider re-evaluating your audio policy as I'm truly enjoying these videos but this is a real issue. Thank you for considering this plea. And keep up the good work!

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

yes we are working on it

[@johnsmart964]

Absolutely fascinating video, thank you for bringing this to us, it is much appreciated.

[@wardfamily111]

The company that I currently work for has to Side BooMs and have two of the excavators with crane rigging on order. We do many derailments on mainline class one and industry rail for CEMEX and California steel in Fontana California

[@dirtgrainsteel]

Them 450’s sat up as cranes are so cool!!!! I would love to run one!!!!

[@Train9a]

This is so cool! Thank you!

[@ayourk1]

I'm hoping that eventually you are planning on getting a wireless lapel Mic. I think Rhode makes some good ones.

[@makingithappen5178]

It is an interesting theory about the future and friends. For my part, I have my future behind me.

[@nickpanda9322]

Love what you do, I work on a all volunteer scenic railroad

[@davicrocket7267]

Very nice rigs

[@boomerdiorama]

It is so refreshing to see the spirit of entrepreneurship in America, the way you represent it, despite the evil and wicked undertow of socialism trying to undermine traditional American culture. It gives hope to us Canadians who think the same way you do even though our government hates us because we strive to be independent and successful. What an encouragement. Bravo!

[@bellboy4074]

I enjoy your videos but you may want to invest in a wireless mic as it's sometimes hard to hear you. Good luck with the railroad!

[@AndyM.]

I agree BUT you are very new at this, Start out small and when the channel grows, invest in it by buying better equipment. It's like with anything, start out small and grow. I ALWAYS remember the wise words my grandpa McBride told me, 'Rome was NOT built in a day'! You will get better, HECK I use my phone, an old iTouch and a FREE editing software when I make videos!!!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2fWnHiffdaAbLc

[@AndyM.]

HA!!!!!! The 3:18 mark, he has a 'Radio Shack' sign up on the wall. Don't see too many of them anymore.......

[@rebeltag]

Maggio assisted with the closure of a few of our Radio Shacks stores here in Rockford and was likely allowed to just keep the signs. I also see some Taco Bell signs at that same point and old Wendy's signs can be seen @7:06.

[@AndyM.]

@@rebeltag Thanks for the 411 ghost rider!

[@arthurpasseri1840]

I saw those Radio Shack signs on the walls, too...

[@oldnstillworkin5709]

That’s awesome!!!

[@rebeltag]

Holy crap... Imagine my surprise when I load up this video and see the Maggio Diamond T. Even though they are located 5 miles South of me, I didn't know they had a train division! I commonly see them towing trucks around Rockford as well as on I-90 and I-39 in my area.

[@pacificwarrior7679]

Enjoy the content. I would suggest a wireless mic, some good cheap options on Amazon. It’s hard to hear on several videos.

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

we hopefully have, we have gotten a new mic and it works beautifully

[@Florida8499]

Nice equipment

[@davesmith4957]

fascinating info, thanks for showing us armchair guys this side of the industry!

[@DPImageCapturing]

I am only about an hour away from Carthage, been to the town a lot, didn’t know about the truck show. Thx for that info!! I can honestly say that I have re-railed 1 car in my life on the HPT&D RR in High Point, that was absolutely a learning experience! Looking forward to more great content from you guys!!

[@wildman23z]

Subscribed and keep up the great work!

[@gleanerk]

Thank you for sharing your stories! I’ve seen the Hulcher folks in action in Rocky Mount NC after a hurricane that washed out the rails . I work for a oil co. When I went to the site no one in my company told me that I was there until they said I could go . I had a great time watching them do there thing , plus they even fed me from the mobile kitchen they had . The worse part was those east Carolina mosquitoes 🦟 that got a pint of blood per draw .

[@johngarrettlegofireguy6885]

Very impressive company.well taken care of equipment builds high moral among the workers.💪👍

[@jameskeating6997]

Great road trip!! Especially liked the heavy equipment portion. Good luck with your endeavor.

[@alandavis1245]

Very interesting to hear you explain your niche. Have a prosperous new year sir.

[@DanielPRails]

I really like these videos where you dive a little into specifics and driving forces. The “pitch pipe” videos

[@tfi6279]

I love your videos. I’d like to hear more about your equipment and background. Also love to see an in plant rerail . I do heavy equipment repair, operate and generally work around industrial operations. I’m local to Canton Ohio if you ever need a hand.

[@curailproductions7636]

Wonderful

[@markgruenberg6277]

Too solve your audio problem you need a wireless microphone that you can attach to your jacket.

[@georgeweaver1991]

I would love to come and help you guys out this spring. I am 67 and have some heavy equipment (cat277C and Kotamsu pc10 and dump truck and trailer) just let me know.

[@jmccracken491]

I so want that TRUCK I believe that Old One is a Diamond T a real truck.

[@dmorgan28]

Very interesting and very well said. Enjoyed it. 👍👍👍❤️

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Great video Sir ( Full watch ) and like the end speech ( show me you friend and I will show you your futur ! ) I will use that for sure 😊👍 Cheers !!!

[@ededmonds8792]

Congratulations on your ethnic,work.

[@marilynhansen3337]

One thing in common with a lot of your videos is the sound is not loud enough. PUMP UP THE VOLUME.

[@duck1946]

Hello, I am in the UK but following your videos, very interesting , I wish you and your project the success it deserves.

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

Thanks.

[@gergx1]

Very informative, enjoying your channel, thank you!

[@fredspindor1624]

i worked the car shop for 14 years we rerailed all of ours with blocks cribbing made a lot of kindeling

[@kens.3729]

Down Time is Big Money and Railroads want to Open Lines ASAP and Scrap the Cars. That Simple.

[@joleenduwe1302]

love the videos. cant wait to see how it turns out.just battaling to hear your voise. udo duwe from south africa.

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

hopefully, we have fixed this, we have gotten some new long-range audio equipment, stay tuned,

[@1oddtech]

I'm so glad I got to meet Ken down in Carthage. He bought a lot of steam engines from our area and I've had the opportunity to operate some of his engines during his show.

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

He was a great man. And a harder worker. May he Rest In Peace.

[@1oddtech]

@@eastterminalrailway5975 Yes he was and I'm so happy his wife is keeping the show going.

[@richardgregor4628]

Very informative. Thanks

[@scottpetrone6284]

Worth watching thank you!

[@alcopower5710]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@davenelson-xk6oc]

the grandfather of derail service is R J Corman look up his video much bigger company and had most of the equipment design for the industry a true pioneer

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

Well. We believe that hulcher is the grandfather. He started in 1963. Where as RJ Corman started in 1973. So hulcher is referred to as the grandfather because he has been around longer.

[@LLImprovement]

I own a 973c like the one you showed, no aux hydraulics though.

[@tombarnes7196]

Good talk, good luck!

[@davidarendes4935]

Like your vidios, your audio is really hard to hear. Have to turn my volume all the way up and still hard to hear.

[@JG40061]

Great videos! 👍

[@hudsonhawk0016]

That 973 is a man killin beast. I ran them on and off for 35+ years.

[@RomeKG471]

To much weight in the back, not balanced good, drive that down in a small ditch and try to climb the other side, your stuck! The 977L's would go anywhere.

[@hudsonhawk0016]

@@RomeKG471 At first I thought the 973 was great until I found it's shortcomings. Doing fine work around manholes and catch basins with it was a pain in the ass because it was too fast. You couldn't throttle it down because it was designed to run with the throttle wide open. You had to use the seatbelt unless you wanted to fly out the door. I would take the 977L any day. The K although was just about identical to the L but they didn't steer as well.

[@RomeKG471]

@@hudsonhawk0016 Totally agree!

[@markgoggin1015]

Have you seen sidewinder cranes in use for a derailment? They are also used in pipeline construction.

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

yes, we call them side booms up here, we have actually owned them in the past, and we buy them when the price is right.

[@davefuelling7955]

I'm enjoying your series, the one thing I'd like to know is what is the layout of your RR. Maybe create a track plan showing the main line and all of your sidings with distances to turnouts and length of sidings and put it in one of your videos so we as viewers have an idea in our heads of what you are doing and where.

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

we are working a video that has some of this in it, we will do on the tracks

[@mischef18]

Great video bro. Safe travels

[@zakeninkman4078]

great video

[@stevesmith-wc2gb]

Those counter weights are for an excavator

[@NikonF5user]

I'm surprised you were able to get into such a facility without wearing a mask. Scary.

[@donavonrobbins1908]

Nice

[@braeburnhilliard8340]

Okay, once you guys get your railyard up and running, all you'll need to do is get a couple horses!

[@rearspeaker6364]

COUPLE OF STEERS WILL DO.

[@tincanboat]

enjoy your videos. you might try to work on the sound volume. I can barely hear you and when the ad comes on it blows me out. great video always like trains I am 73

[@redneckdrennan745]

i really think you need to do an bout video of you. i havent watched all the videos but i am curious about you and just what you do. i am a mechanic and your story intrigues me. also being an equipment mechanic among other things the story of the derailment history was cool!!!! ive worked on some of that stuff sorta LOL

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

we are working on a video that is about us, it should be up in a few days or next week.

[@wardfamily111]

JOSHUA GRADING in Southern California

[@minnesotaoutsider1083]

The truck in the opening scene look like a Minneapolis Moline UDLX

[@rebeltag]

Diamond T

[@dragogos]

I have some questions: 1.This line will be a heritage line or a freight, car storage line? 2.This line has a railroad crossing? Will it have lights or just a crossbuck? 3.The rails from the line will need to be replaced or not?

[@itsameman]

I believe he has addressed these questions in previous videos.

[@BattleshipOrion]

1. It will be a freight terminal line, their right-of-way is only 5,280 feet (one mile), If you count a SW1500 (at the largest) as heritage than yes, otherwise no. 2. Probably a crossbuck for now, as a protected system costs alot, even for a basic buck & lights kit. 3. The rails will need replaced eventually, I dont think that they are worried about that now.

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

1. This will be used for car storage, car repair and Transloading from rail to truck. 2.No. We don’t have any crossings 3. Our rails are in good condition and will not need replacing

[@boomerdiorama]

@@BattleshipOrion Just so you know. He mentioned GE (in an earlier episode) as his preferred locomotive power, not EMD (MP15).

[@BattleshipOrion]

@@boomerdiorama I know, im just using the SW1500 as an example, the lightest SW1500 I know of is still a couple hundred pound's heavier than those center cab GE's.

[@originalm3233]

*The end of the video where you explain your niche and specialization is really interesting. From a business development perspective, do you just wait for the phone to ring to get work? Have you cold called and spoken with every factory in America that has rails in-plant? (or whatever states you service). It sounds like every factory in the USA that has rails should be aware of who you are and have your phone number close by.*

[@DJinNJ08830]

Another channel trains 21. AC highlights out of Pennsylvania

[@teddelphia1542]

Hi Brian -- I love your series: it all builds up into a very interesting holistic picture of the industry. Although I've always loved railways, I still don't know what it really means to live live by the rails and your channel's helping me see that. It's also teaching me that networking with people (not network by rail or even internet) is how we can learn what our niche in life might be (I found mine, working with young kids in a foreign language, by meeting my wife). Anyhow, if you're up for a hypothetical scenario for someone in your industry, how about this (again, hypothetical, not real, no one's been contacted yet and it's only a bunch of text in a comment). I know you love the practicality of diesel, but for glamour and tourists steam still has the edge I believe. So, if on a google search page you copy/paste 7HMP+2M Jackson, Michigan (something google calls a plus code), you'll get a map location of GTW 5030, a Class j-3-a Baldwin Pacific 4-6-2 loco and tender that was parked there in 1953. It's on a small siding detached from the original line, now part of the Adrian & Blissfield RR. Gross weight of the loco I believe is 223,000 lbs, tender is maybe 58,000 empty (data from steamlocomotive.com Locobase ID 14097 ). It supposedly needs a rail weight of 81lb / yd. So, assuming a move to a location like Owosso MI (Steam Railroading Institute, workshops), which is accessible by both road and rail (but I have no idea of the bridge capacities near the town, would need to check MI Dept of Trans.), in your mind would it make more sense to send by: a) flatbed truck b) rail, using some kind of dummy truck rig to roll on its own c) rail, using a flatbed car if by rail (starting on the Adrian & Blissfield aptly named JAIL line next to the site), would you: 1) temporarily rebuild the spur with a switch to get to the track 2) Lift the load directly from the spur over to the rig or flatbed already on the line (a distance of about 165 ft straight south). In any of the above scenarios, who could I then "network" with that covers south central Michigan? Also, just out of curiousity, what's the rail weight limits on your terminal railway (if you don't mind telling)? Thanks! Ted

[@teddelphia1542]

By making a rig with dummy trucks, it would be something like these ones currently on ebay: www.ebay.com/itm/Rail-Car-Dummy-Truck-4-Wheel-Bogie-Short-Tall-Pillar-Height-/184106959792 (as of 1/4/21)

[@teddelphia1542]

Never mind on the "project" above... looks like Jackson city council just approved selling it to Colebrookdale RR: hope they do a good job restoring her!

[@tomroise9426]

You guys ok? We Have not heard from you in a while.

[@bobbybrooks4826]

They have a wendys and a radio shack?

[@marvinmcgill]

Was he out of Galesburg IL?

[@georgeweaver1991]

We’re in Indiana is your RxR

[@robertmcdonnold3038]

Wow

[@TgWags69]

I'm trying to enjoy your videos but the constant adjustment to the volume makes it hard. I'm no expert that's for sure, but is there a way to make each clip play close to the same volume?

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

We are doing the beat we can. The hard part is we aren’t recording in a studio. We are outside or in a shop with running equipment. We are still working on it and hopefully will have it fixed soon

[@markshark6803]

What is the name of your company

[@dave4882]

How do I contact you in regards to a business inquiry?

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

we are working on away

[@dave4882]

@@eastterminalrailway5975 I see you subscribed. check my channel info

[@iowarailfanner1013]

So your line will be used for car storage or will it be a short line

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

We plan on using it for car storage and car repair, as well as Transloading

[@iowarailfanner1013]

Okay

[@RomeKG471]

The 977L's are much better, too much rear end weight on 973's.

[@twags62]

Audio is bad -- like content but low audio kills it . Can you improve?

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

yes we have gotten a better mic but we are still working out the glitches

[@iowarailfanner1013]

First

[@woozleboy]

Maggio's legal department might want to get in touch with CBS whom owns the copyright and trademark of the MightyMouse character. Any work done by Maggio with equipment with that trademark image is subject to severe fines and confiscation of those funds. Seriously, they need to get that logo off their equipment immediately to avoid a nasty lawsuit later with all that equipment confiscated, and the company sued basically out of existance. Do you really want to do business with a company that doesn't respect copyrights or trademarks? Do you want to be associated with such and risk having your railroad have leins placed on it as well for Maggio's illegal activities? You risk a lot by doing business with such groups. I'm not sure your company's existence is something you want to place a bet on against CBS. Might want to cut ties from Maggio.

[@rebeltag]

Maggio has used that logo for decades and as large a company as it is, they likely have had permission to use it.

[@rebeltag]

It's even more evident that they do when you look at their website: maggios (dot) com