Great Rails of Fire!

The cold is no match for the team at Metra! Saw workers out and about at 4am lighting the pots to keep the switches from freezing. Pretty cool to watch (especially from the comfort of the couch next to the fireplace).
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[@stevexray6253]

I'm watching from the comfort of my recliner covered with a quilt. I'm warm and happy and ready for Summer! 😄👍

[@FrogandFlangeVideo]

Very cool. Thanks for sharing !! James.

[@earlknightjr.1341]

CHICAGO IS THE WINDY CITY!! SO WITH THE TEMP IN THE SINGLE DIGITS, ITS EASY TO SEE WHY ALL OF THE NORTHERN STATES IN THE SNOW BELT, NEED TO DO THAT, TO KEEP THE SWITCHES FROM FREEZING AND LOCKING UP!! GOOD JOB ON THE FILMING, AS WELL!!! EARL OF EL BARRIO,NYC,NY. 5:22 PM.1/15/22

[@billlazenby9808]

Did that many times as Signal Maintainer for the CNJ back in the day.

[@9wayne9]

This video is on fire 🔥.

[@johnnashvilleproductions4844]

Welcome back

[@christianthehuman7572]

Now that’s how you deal with ice 🥶

[@dumptruckdave423]

Those switchs will work like a 90 degree july day !!!

[@stevenlester2606]

That’s rather beautiful, actually.

[@TexarRailroadFurnace]

Preety sure Chicago needs track heaters in the future

[@mittelfruh]

So what exactly is the worker igniting? ie., what keeps the flames burning?

[@b3j8]

Time honored tradition, keep those switches from freezing up!

[@flfridayscratcher9243]

Where the hot dogs and marshmallows at

[@travistrantham1254]

Burning off snow?

[@mictheflash]

Doesn't this damage the rail sleepers?