RJ Corman Replacing Traction Motors on NS 6177 at McDonough, GA

On February 10th 2022, I watched a crew from RJ Corman railroad Services replace 5 traction motors with idler axles. Here is one of them being replaced. The crew worked hard, having to cut several of the bolds holding the traction motors out with a torch, and even having to make some special tooling to get the job done. I love watching this process, and I am thankful that the guys from RJC don't seem to mind me watching.
Filmed with a Lumix G85
Video by Harrison Rogers

[@shawncosmos5431]

I Never get tired of watching these crews do they’re thing….

[@davidpoor8638]

Very interesting aspect of the railroad world we never get to see!! Thank you for sharing this!

[@user-rm7ye8ct6p]

R.J. CORMAN,,, RULES THE RAILROAD REPAIR WORLD ! 💯👍🤠

[@markbickelhaupt4414]

RJ Corman uses the best equipment! And Caterpillar makes the best equipment 👍👍👍!

[@EduardoSalazar-jn1pn]

Very beautiful SD40-2 .
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[@yief84]

Crazy that the sideboom on the left is 50+ years old and still getting it done!

[@garrvideos]

Sorry for such a late response on this, but I talked with the guy in charge of this crew on this day. He said his father works for Corman and runs a crew up in Ohio I believe. He said one of these two machines was one that his father used when this guy was a kid. With proper maintenance and care those side booms will go forever, plus they can be rebuilt if needed.

[@TheRealAmericanRailfan]

Amazing video

[@Edyth_Hedd]

Definitely a good place to wear your steel-toed boots.

[@coyotefeather4896]

Thanks for posting! I am currently trying to replace the motor on my emd sd70 out in the driveway and this video helped a lot. Cheers!

[@frederickbooth7970]

Sometimes it takes really strong people to repair stuff!

[@Edyth_Hedd]

Yeah, it's not like replacing wheel bearings on a Honda Accord, it is?

[@vuurvrrailfanner4656]

Wish i was there 😢