We bought an abandoned railroad part 12. 2nd Field trip part 1.

[@Notch8]

It is always amazing how many rail lines there used to be. Makes a railfan want to be able to travel back in time to see those lines at their peak. Stay safe.

[@marieakrim4862]

There are many abandoned railroads because their service sucked believe me coming from an ex railroader

[@marieakrim4862]

You got to make a ton of money just to pay for the diesel fuel in the locomotives !

[@LifeOfMateusz]

This inspires me to want to buy my own railroad

[@marieakrim4862]

Costs lots of money to run a railroad

[@marieakrim4862]

Dont do that psr shit when you get it up and running !

[@trainchaser115]

The rail line you were showing , with trees thru rails is the old Conrail Egyptian line ran to Cairo Illinois , Norfolk Southern still owns it

[@originalm3233]

Any idea on when it went out of use? I know nature can reclaim things quickly. Could that type of tree growth happen within 5 years?

[@garysprandel1817]

@@originalm3233 think it might have gone out of service under Conrail

[@bradleymcwilliams6348]

@@originalm3233 Not from the area, so don't know all the details, but I drove along part of that line in 1989. Was out of service then.

[@bradleymcwilliams6348]

@@originalm3233 Scratch my earlier comment, the Egypt line I saw years ago was in south IL, this line is in north IN.

[@originalm3233]

@@garysprandel1817 You are right, Conrail filed these tracks for abandonment in 1981. But there is a newspaper article that said Southern RR might have bought it. I wonder what happened? www.newspapers.com/clip/18467517/southern-rr-buying-the-conrail-egyptian/

[@emknapp6713]

North of Schneider the track is still in service. Norfolk Southern’s Kankakee Line.

[@troyr57]

What are you doing here?.., lol.

[@emknapp6713]

@@troyr57 Keeping tabs on you! Lol

[@christoph8365]

I just found you guys today. I like the authenticity of how your videos are made. Greetings from Central Illinois. Save travels to Chicago to get that truck.

[@garysprandel1817]

First set of tracks you were at were the former NYC Egyptian line to Cairo Illinois. Progressing west from there the pulled up roadbed/driveway is most likely the former Milwaukee Road southern Indiana line to Louisville and the active double track line would be the UP former MP/L&N (C&EI) line.

[@johnturner642]

I looked at some old USGS maps. The second abandoned roadbed/driveway is indeed the old Milwaukee Road.

[@JLange642]

Glad you made it up and back okay. Thanks for the video! Have a Happy New Year!

[@triroo107]

That storm was mess here in Northern Indiana... but it’s all gone now... Happy News Years....

[@rickenbacker315]

I ran that CN line from Chicago to Champaign at least twice a week for quite awhile. That was Peotone siding. Almost 10,500 feet long. We didn't fit in it a few times. Amtrak was not happy that they had to stop, once they had passed us, to let us leave.. Fun times! Glad I'm retired...

[@marieakrim4862]

The railroads were king for many years and let it all slip through their fingers through complacency

[@fishwithsj]

"We got a long way to go and a short time to get there." Then stops for every RR related sight along the way. Sounds like every road trip I've ever done! LOL When are we going to start shopping for locos?

[@danmalloy6908]

I caught the "Smokey and the Bandit" references. Ha ha ha.

[@rogergarey5002]

I just recently subscribed to your channel and to my surprise I see you go through Sollitt. I live a mile west of there.

[@KG-xt4oq]

Great video...love the 'OTR' updates! Time sure does fly...wasn't too long ago you were workin' up a sweat clearing track and now you're driving into a blizzard. Take care and be safe!

[@PlanetMojo]

They just put in those switch heaters on the BNSF along the Mississippi River here in Wisconsin a few years back. I had no idea what the propane tanks were for until I saw it on a KZbin video recently. They put in "high speed switching" along the stretch of tracks south of LaCrosse at the time.

[@andyl2221]

We go to Ritchie bros. Columbus location, have had good luck with 2008 Chevy 2500 fleet truck.we did a rails to trails bike path culvert for the town of Galena, Ohio . And I grew up next to a CsX line , and now live around the corner still next to the train line , wouldn’t trade it for the world. And we have a signal bridge that the demolition guys gave us in trade for the ruts they put on our property, lights catwalk and all.

[@martymonfredini4384]

I love your observations on different rail equipment as you drive over crossings. Son Graham is lucky to work beside his dad and sponge tons of accumulated knowledge. You should be proud of him. These road trips are great.

[@phillipdavis3053]

If you had gone down from Lorenzo a little further today, you'd seen us replacing some broken rail.. This cold weather is doing a number on it..

[@justinhobart8747]

Glad you made it through that crappy storm yep got hit with it here too, In the Quad City area.

[@haroldelrod7337]

Had the same problem on my pickup, the rubber hose going to the caliber has a restriction in it.

[@TheDaf95xf]

Good New Year's Eve morning from a chilly -1❄️ Manchester England 🇬🇧lol 🤣 Can't believe its episode 12 already guys. Love the content especially how your explaining things as you go along. Keep safe all the very best for an exciting adventure with you in 2021. Cheers Stevie 😎🇬🇧

[@AlongtheRiverLife]

Love these excursions! Y'all are a kick! Brings back so many memories.

[@think4yourself916]

Brake calipers can lock up from rust corrosion if you just pull it and lube the area that it slides it should fix the problem. The truck must of been sitting to long.

[@heybeerdan1820]

"Beat up from the feet up." Well said. Rest up... and get back at it!

[@minnesotaoutsider1083]

I would love to fix up an old railroad spur some day

[@jamesswidergal7113]

At Lorenzo Rd., is a staging yard for intermodals heading into LPC Elwood, and further into Joliet.

[@mischef18]

Actually was looking at abandoned railroad tracks on Utoob today and most were well overgrown. Anyway enjoyed the video. Happy new year from the little village of New Zealand

[@elsdp-4560]

THANK YOU...for sharing. Fantastic ride so far. Enjoyed.

[@tomstarcevich1147]

That grain terminal is served by Norfolk and southern in sneider

[@kerry2368]

Thank you for the field trip video. I'm glad all went well. Hey, it is really time to pick up a microphone, so we can hear you better. Thanks!

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

We did get a microphone. But Recording in a moving vehicle is harder the it seems.

[@WALDRONDD699]

Just watched your trip through Schneider,Ind. that line was NYC line , then Conrail it is open north and south in small parts ,but around TAB south it is in none use to Danville,Ill. where I reside. The P&E line west from Olin Plant in Covington ,Ind, to Hillery is still in use for how long is anybodys guess , they are storing cars on it from east of Danville to Foster,Ind.. Good luck on your adventures

[@ucicweallc]

KZbin just surfaced your channel to me and I have to say I’m captivated. Perhaps you could throw some info into your channel’s about section with who you are and what it is you’re doing doing? I’ll keep watching!

[@LatitudeSky]

Wiper broke the same way on my Frontier. It just has to be put back on and tightened. As you no doubt know by now. If you ever need tires on the Xterra, may I suggest Yokohama Geolandar AT5. Put those on my Frontier and it's a match made in heaven. I don't have snow in my area but the tires work great in rain and minor off-road. Should be a great match to an Xterra. But they will cost much more than you paid for the truck!

[@DanielPRails]

Cool field trip video hah. Long day of driving there boys. Happy new year and see y’all in the next one.

[@TRRailfan]

Love these videos! I used to be able to play Smoke On The Water on my trumpet.

[@spoogsdood7461]

Dang it! It happened again... I got lost at Ritchie Bros. .. again.. this time in a whole different State than last time. Heck , I woulda been able to help with the small vehicle issues you had, I'm an expert on breaking down in the middle of nowhere, on long trips, with no phone, and no money... it always works out fine. I love this new adventure you are showing us. I know little about about trains, and less about about the Midwest. I'd love to drive out and dig in and help y'all, but I'm allergic to cold weather (anything below 50°F). What you are doing, every part of it, is all new to me, and it's fantastic. Keep on sharing. When you mentioned you had about a mile of rail, I thought, 'that's a mile more than 99.999% of people in our country have'. I doubt there are 6000 people in the US who could say they own a mile of rail and have the knowledge, ability, where-with-all, and gumption to take action and put it to good use. I'm gonna change that to 99.99998% of people, making it sixty-ish individuals in the entire US, who MIGHT be able to do what y'all are doing. As of this morning, 20 miles from my front door (and all 20 miles is needed) there are 80+ huge Container Vessels and another dozen Tankers all lined up and waiting to be unloaded. All that 'stuff' has to get transported... Y'all are a part of that for our Country.

[@williammorse8330]

hey Steve, what port are you near? just curious.... good read, your comment.... Bill in Vermont and no, all my rail holdings are HO scale.... but we got a new flour plant on the line that wasn't there last week!

[@alcopower5710]

Thanks for the update. Sounds like you both got good deals on those vehicles 👍

[@brianbridges6882]

When you have the brake problem you described I found it was best to consider changing the caliper. I had the same problem on my 2001 F350 after it sat for about 4 months one summer. It would stick then it would release after a few miles. Then if I had to hit the brakes hard it would stick again. Keep up the great videos.

[@walterlangston4253]

there is a abandoned rail yard in the woods near my house here in mount hope west virginia would be nice to see it restord about a mile of track or a little more

[@digitalhill219]

On your way back through northwest Indiana, check out Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum located in North Judson, IN. Buildings will probably be closed however lots of cool equipment, cars and locos out in the yard. They run a sight-seeing train to Thomaston, IN. Highly recommend visiting! Looking forward to seeing it on one of your future videos! Keep up the great work!

[@elvinferrell7266]

Fords are famous for the front brake lines delaminating on the inside and blocking the fluid from returning to the master cylinder. I have found since I have worked on vehicles of various kinds and sizes that here are problems that absolutely defy solutions that turn out to be something simple.

[@Roadkill601]

I love the exploration of the abandoned line. I have a few near me in the eastern PA I will stop next time out and explore a little more.

[@wardfamily111]

I would really like to share some pictures of rail equipment and some derailments with you guys if I could

[@michaelsmutnick]

another one to buy!

[@shanesooth6267]

Would love a review of Grahams truck.

[@blakewatson4492]

Man you are a piece of work ! Enjoying the posts.

[@kens.3729]

Sounds like a Brake Caliper Issue based on your Test. A very minor fix will make a Big Difference.👍

[@mikestewart7338]

Enjoying your videos. First discovered you about #9. Had to binge watch to get up to speed. I’m an ex NS conductor and still have it in my blood. Happy New Year and good luck in your new endeavor. God bless.

[@stanpatterson5033]

Nice $400 special. My daily driver is a 2000-year Elantra wagon, and all things considered, I will (try to) drive that thing into the ground. Having a Scottish background might be a small part of that, lol. Enjoyed the field trip, especially the stop at Burger King! Thanks! Wish you great luck with the $400 car, and the 1-ton too.

[@billmilligan1705]

You can pickup some cheap BR mk2a dual heat dual vacuum and air brake coaches, a MK2 kitchen car, a DVR and a BR class 25/3. Light enough for use on your railway. I would take inspiration from the Gerald Welsh dining train

[@catherinecook2046]

love your vids, looking forward for more. stay safe and happy new years.

[@ryananthony4840]

Around 3:15 in Peotone IL that would be the old Illinois Central

[@scottpool4777]

Yeah awesome railroads and such like that I love that kind of stuff. Definitely.

[@Whipple1]

Happy New Year and Safe travels! Cheers! Whipple

[@wolfstangfilms7147]

Your statement about having to add coolant to the Pathfinder caught my ears as a mechanic. I know some of the older units had isssues with the transmission heat exchanger in the radiator leaking internally. I forget which happens, but I think coolant gets into the ATF since it's under more pressure and would contaminate the transmission/ATF. How's the ATF look in your?

[@denaboersma6983]

That abandoned rail near Schneider is old NS. The NS Kankakee belt line takes a west turn just north of town.

[@mississippisteeler95]

Yalls videos are super cool. Im sure its a lot of work getting your railroad back up and running, but is there a cooler mission to be on?? NO there is not. Best of luck and please keep the videos coming.

[@kman-mi7su]

Sounds like the brake caliper pins on that F350 have some corrosion on them and the heat eventually defeated the corrosion, a classic example. I would recommend you pull the calipers off remove the pins lather them down liberally with brake pin grease, and replace the rubber boots where the pins go in. Afterward, put it all back together, no need to replace the caliper I'd bet you it's fine. Do that for both sides. Ahhhh the joys of living in one of the rust states, I know, I'm from NJ and had that happen more than once when those stupid rubber boots fail.

[@rearspeaker6364]

and rust build up in the frame under the ends of the brake pads too-liquid salt on roadway does it.

[@arthurpasseri1840]

Happy New Years, East Terminal Railway....

[@dmorgan28]

Cool video. Really enjoyed it. You guys keep up the good work and keep the videos coming. Have a Happy New Year. 👍👍👍❤️

[@grosseileracingteam]

Was hoping to get a tour of the truck you bought at RB.

[@brenmayhugh]

Been enjoying the videos; cheers from Bloomington IN

[@spliceoncharlie]

Enjoyed the road trip.

[@Dave5843-d9m]

Binding calliper - whack it with a 2x4 end on. That realises the sticking piston until you touch the pedal again. Not fun but it gets you home.

[@handlaidtrack]

Love the track talk!

[@ryananthony4840]

Around 1:00 that's the old NYC Egyptian line aka Danville line, still in service North of there, goes by my house

[@river94]

Could be wrong, but I believe that first double track main you hit in Illinois is the former C&EI mainline that splits down south in Woodland, IL. West track is UP and east is CSX

[@rearspeaker6364]

at 4:30 the derail has a switch heater-must be very busy!

[@cale5182]

Lorenzo on the BNSF has a four track staging area. You where it the east end. It has been constructed in the past 15 year. This location had the two track spaced along distance a part witch allowed for the four track staging in the center. The history is interesting the South Track was constructed by the Chicago and Alton Railroad and the north track was constructed by a railroad that became part of the ATSF. The Alton become the GM&O then the ICG. In the late 1980’s the IGC sold off it’s Joliet to St Louis route. This south track that ran along the ATSF main line was part of sale it was sold to the ATSF. The remaining part of this IGC Joliet to St Louis line was sold to the short lived Chicago Missouri and Western. That allowed for this construction BNSF Logistics Park Chicago is east of this location. And BNSF using this location to stage mostly intermodal trains here. This route sees mostly intermodal training heading into Chicago.

[@tucobenedicto109]

Dry. Slide pin. Open it up check the slide pin see if it's straight. Get a bottle of brake lube. Lube the edges of pads. Good luck. 🙂

[@billmorris2613]

Good evening from St John Parish, Louisiana 30 Dec 20.

[@troyr57]

Don't I see you at Outdoors with the Morgans?

[@billmorris2613]

Troy Rogers Yes, their channel was the first one I subscribed to, and the first one I watch daily if he has posted a new video.

[@hamiltonsullivan6563]

Wish you luck clearing your line

[@martinwelsford1353]

You comment upon the demise of railways in USA. Here in GB we had a massive closure of uneconomic lines in the 60s. Alas we not only closed the services - which probably needed to go = but cleared out the tracks and released the land for other purposes. Many of us Brits see this wholesale ripping out as a mistake as a few closures have now been re-opened

[@frontagulus]

My F350 gets a new pair of rear calipers almost every year, because they seize up. Doesn't matter with new fluid, anti-seize on the pins and whatnot, always seizes the piston. It probably needs something like a brass liner or whatever in the cylinder but at 60 bucks I pop, I just keep replacing them

[@ko9446]

I worked on a few Gradalls, parts sucked to get. At the time Carde Pacific was the only one to get them from.

[@LTD347]

The caliper might have frozen due to salt. I’m a tow truck operator in Australia near a beach and often tow salt water flood damage 4x4’s. Often if they sit after getting drowned in salt water a brake will lock on, I’m sure it would be the same in snow with road salt. Only takes a small amount of rocking back and forth, or a heat cycle as you guys did, to free them up

[@danmalloy6908]

We've got tons of salt here in Canada but it's to melt the ice! Ha ha ha.

[@seanerik7339]

I want a rail line also....tons of it here in Baltimore

[@KS-cp6bj]

There is a few miles of abandoned Rock Island Line in Stuart Ok. It is very overgrown. Ken President of the MB&A Mcloud Ok.

[@tmlafrance]

CN is ex Illinois Central

[@Flyby-1000]

@ 4:30... The BNSF industrial spur is for two companies... World Food Processing & Consolidated Dist Frozen Whse / Lineage. One Gmaps, it looks as if they were planing on having a ton of friehgt service. They have a huge area graded out for a lot of car storage but it didn't look completed on the Gmaps view I saw...It might be now... Also, after you passed the main line in Solitt, which is owned by UP, and just 2.9 miles before you made it to the CN Line, there is another old razed track owned by The Milwaukee Road. Winter Storms...lol... Bet you're wishin' you had a railroad in Florida now...huh?!?! Safe Travels you two!!!!

[@rickkiefer5923]

Is that CN ex IC line the one the City of New Orleans would've run on? Or is that further West yet?

[@bobg23]

Caliper slide pins. My F350 has had issues with them Yearly service item.

[@kennethjohannessen3052]

love this type of vids but to much talking and short vids. would love to see more of what you guys doing with the track :)

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

Working on it!

[@walterlangston4253]

dun loup creek road down the street from me was a rail line at on time think the road is 2 miles long

[@mikestrauss9735]

That bnsf yard is the south end of logistics park chicago

[@hamiltonsullivan6563]

Pretty sick man!

[@TIMMEH19991]

After a run get out and feel your wheel temperatures. The rears should be the same, same with the fronts. If ones overly hotter than its counterpart, You've got your dragging brake. No need to touch the discs (rotors)

[@DelcoImagery]

Alright another update!!

[@melperry3576]

whose abandon rail in snyder? got pics of the bridge?

[@boggy7665]

NYC/Conrail/NS

[@boomerdiorama]

I just subbed to your channel. Good for you guys! Make sure you pick up a good used reliable EMD SW 1200 for the road power . . . lol. I`m serious. Cheers

[@merc-ni7hy]

hey..i thought altoona pa was the railroad capitol of the world???

[@boggy7665]

Peotone IL - that's the old Illinois Central

[@gregpallett1839]

C’mon, show us the xterra and the 350!

[@eastterminalrailway5975]

Maybe in another video

[@mollycaz1]

How is the truck running got the brakes working.

[@georgew.5639]

I once had a brake caliper seize.

[@jimmiller7095]

Awesome guys

[@riccroft710]

Noticed you were wearing a ship's ball cap, are you prior navy?

[@brendenalexander6178]

How far is your rail line from Terre Haute, IN?

[@kadebrown6162]

wow you litterally chaged your channel logo while i was watching this COOL

[@artmurphy4991]

What did you do with the Nissan, $400 vehicle?

[@ernestpassaro9663]

I give you a ton of credit for your perseverance but do you have any customers how are you going to make your money back ?

[@Paw95]

Ahhh I saw a 450 dozer in that yard. I own a 450c dozer in southern Ohio

[@anthonyventi362]

Interesting channel