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I bought an abandoned railroad.
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- Опубликовано: 4 ноя 2020
- Follow my adventure as I try and turn an abandoned railroad into a commercial success!
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This project is inspiring the hell out of me. Will be watching this project. The journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step.
Is it also an idea to have a class with school children (15 year and up) clean up? Costs little and effective
This makes me want to buy 1, also.
This is similar to how RJ Corman started his company. Hopefully your railroad will thrive and attract new businesses to the area!
"Or maybe you dont have the courage". Well we did. It took years and now our vintage steam engines roll along the 10 miles with 5 coaches behind. If you are the fireman, as I was, and you have 200 lbs per sq in of pressure and a full boiler there's really nothing quite like it. Good luck !
martin welsford that sound so cool 👍🏻🇬🇧
Steam power is a hoot and has some force behind it. For some folks it's a V8. Others, that's simply not enough power 😈
I have opened up miles of railroad. If brush is a big problem and you are tryin to play nice. Use goats. There are services out there.
One might think you have bitten off more than you can manage. But, I'm betting it is going to be a great adventure. Good luck.
If you are going to continue with a battery powered chainsaw - stock up on batteries and chains - batteries don't last that long and every time the chain hits ballast you have destroyed its sharpening.
I give you a lot of credit for tackling a big project like that, I did MOW repair work in the early 80’s , some of the hardest work I ever did. We did most of our work manually, ties, 50’ rail replacement and ballast. Good luck to you, Sir.
Looks like a project... fun to say the least..
"WE" have such a railroad here in Colorado that we keep open...
I found that using a sacrifice piece of wood laid on the ground when using a chainsaw (close to ground or chainlink fencing) saves the blade.
looks like a tough project. Hope you guys can get some good work done. Do you have any information of the original railroad that built it? Why was it abandoned?
Yeah, that looks like a lot of work for one person. I'd use that machine you talked about at the beginning.
Oh boy I'm coming along on this adventure guys 👍🏻 Anything putting rails back is the only way we can cut congestion and pollution 😄 Well done buddy cheers Stevie 😎🇬🇧
I can't believe that you have so much work to do.
Where about sis your railroad located, I’d like to check it out via google earth, that would be an epic dream come true for me! Haha
I do enjoy your raw video. It is real, and who cares about the bloopers. You keep all of us updated and show all the "grunt" work that it takes to get the line back in shape. Keep the videos coming!
Hope the NIMBYs don't give you a hard time.
Yes the fucking liberals or progressives DICKHEADS may give him a hard time !
He is a very positive guy we need more people like him
Look at how leftists sabotaged the Catskill mountain railroad tore up most of their tracks for a stupid rail trail !
You are AWESOME! Do not let anyone, including old railroads discouraged you.
Jawtooth, take note; same state as you.
You will get through A LOT of saw chains at that rate.
A “Skill Saw” disc cutter might be more appropriate for stump cutting.
You guys are better than me in the patience dept. I'd get the machine and make short work of clearing it.
Awesome, looking forward to the project updates.
You certainly have the Drive to get this Project Moving Forward. Excited for you and your Team. 👍
Notice he frequently uses the term “WE” and not “I”? That’s a team leader.
One person is not a team.
I agree completely.
This project seems to have excellent leadership. In 2002 I was the team leader of a project that erected a memorial for a long forgotten airline crash. Had it not been for the many volunteers helping out it would not have been possible.
@@sandmankelley6394 I watched all the other videos about this project and it's amazing what they achieved in such a short time.
The complete opposite of "I,Obama is the greatest since sliced toast"
I have cleared a bunch of pasture in rocky, gravely areas and I started using a cordless DeWalt 'sawzall' with cheap brush blades for the smaller stuff (I use a Husqvarna Brushcutter on the smaller stuff away from rocks and gravel). The blades last a long time cutting in the dirt, and can even cut below the surface. When they finally get dull just throw them away. Another tip: Bring some Tordon with you and squirt some on each thing you cut right after you cut it -- otherwise you will soon be fighting the same battle. Use a chainsaw on the bigger stuff above the ground. Good luck!
Wonderful video, and thanks for saving some more railroading history!
I would love to run my own railroad for some tourism around my area, because businesses/local towns are dying here... there are very few rail exhibits/museums in Illinois (or nearby) that I know of besides the ILRM in the north near Chicago, and NMOT in Missouri (especially organizations that have a good amount of track, or running equipment).
There’s a line owned by Canadian National that’s an ex-Illinois Central coal mine line, that stretches for about 30 miles (plenty long) and is located along the interstate (perfect for grabbing possible interest). Problem is that, it is still used for an electrical plant halfway up the line, but the southern portion is entirely abandoned, including the mine site - only time will tell how long that plant is open for. This is obviously a problem, and of course, being a large corporation as such, it’s VERY doubtful that they’d ever let it go, whether it be CN or the plant.
It could just be me having crazy ideas - because the possibility is almost none existent - or it could somehow work...
ive seen videos like this with groups from argentina and poland restoring old railways to eventual operations .
A great project. I wish you every success. Cheers from Melbourne, Australia.
AND... you OWN the right of way. very important.
Oh heck. Just found this long chain of videos and now I'll have to spend days watching them same as I do with Post 10 the fanatical culvert unclogger!
This is going to be an adventure, hope all goes well! I have been around the RR for over 45 years and know a lot of history to go with it. Looking forward to see what the future holds-cheers!
Your project is a wonderful one indeed. I have many questions. What rail line was this a part of? How much distance does it cover? How many switches are along the line? Did you receive any rolling stock with the purchase? Sorry about all the questions...you have captured my attention.
Thanks for letting us in to watch your progress! Good luck and I'm subbed!
I just found your channel and thoroughly enjoyed the first episode. It brought back some interesting memories from 15 years ago when a group of us tried to lease a rail-banked, former AT&SF line from our state's DOT. While we were waiting for them to make a decision about our offer, they allowed us to start clearing a portion of the heavily overgrown ROW. It was hard work but very satisfying. They ended up refusing to consider our lease offer and then turned around and sold the line for scrap. Oh well, it was fun while it lasted. I wish you and the East Terminal Railway every success and thank you for taking the time and going to the effort to share your adventure with us!
Sounds like a lot of work and a lot of fun.
Should use a brush cutter with tree and/or brush blades. no bending over and cuts ground level
Just found your channel. I would love to do this some day as well. This is going to be a great channel to watch. Thanks so much for posting!!
I just went back to look at this video for some perspective on how far you have progressed. If you ever feel a bit overwhelmed just take a look at this video. Carry on as you are inspiring us all to keep at "it".... whatever that is for you! God speed!
Yeah man, with a cordless chainsaw to clear rails, you do have a long way to go.
we cleared the rail in two days by hand.
I just stumbled on this site and it is so reminiscent of the Catskill Mountain Railway out of Kingston NY. Those folks broke their backs to renovate several miles of the Ulster & Delaware/NYC/Conrail trackage between Kingston and Phoenicia, NY. Heck, they may have some gear for sale.
Add Youngstown and Southeastern, too.
We need to know more to enjoy following along. Where are you? Layout map? Good luck with your project.
I admire what your trying to do, invest in a good gas chains saw, much faster, build a cart to move on the rail to carry supplies. Rent a bobcat with a brush hog will clean up the top above the rails and clear the rite of way. Let the machine do the work, there are smaller rotary cutters that can cut stumps down to the ties. That are hand pushed. Good Luck.
Good luck with it! That’s a big endeavor! I’d love to see you employ some old fashion lighted signals and semaphore along the way. Nothing more appealing than a railroad going through the woods.
Get a Bob cat with a frailing blade. Adjust that height as not to contact rail. Remember that Nick's to ball or base of rail can cause a rail defect under load.
I hope it works out for you! Maybe this is a start of a new "big boy RR" today fix the abandoned RR tomorrow you as big as NS!
This would be really interesting to try! New subscriber. Can wait to here and see more about the progress and the line itself.
How long is your railroad and what industries will you be serving?
1100 feet and none
What operating Railroad do your tracks interchange with?
Man. I love you're drive. But not sure using a spoon to drain a pool is the most efficient method.
"Squatch53" yanks those small trees out with a Kaboda backhoe that has a thumb.
I can't believe you bought a railroad. No lack of content for this channel. No 20 min discussion about what you bought. Just, " I bought a railroad" and I'm going to use this tiny battery powered chain saw to clear the brush. Watch me. The least I can do is order one of your awesome orange tshirts.
Wow. I didn’t know you had a channel and bought a RR. I just subscribed. Happy new year to you and the family. - Drew
This is awesome. I will be keeping up with the progress.
We need someone to buy the North Dartmoor line in Devon U.K. it runs from Exeter to Plymouth via Okehampton. They’d need deep pockets as British Rail ripped out the tracks around 60 years ago. But very little has been sold off. It could be done.
My family just moved to Eastern Ohio, I was wondering if that was anywhere near here. I love old railroads, abandoned or not, I’d love to see your future operations!
Great work!
Up in Youngstown there is more rail and old steel history then most places
You have done what many of us wish we could do. 👍
Keep positive and don't listen to the naysayers !
Good luck bro
How long is the line?
First thing you need is a good pair of leather work gloves.
I will follow this every step of the way! I'd love to do something like this, but like you said, there are preventative factors, in my case age. However, there is an abandoned spurline whose tracks have been torn up that starts right outside my house and runs to an old mine town, with the nearest town to me as the midway point. If I am ever able to do what you're doing, it'd be a dream come true, so Im going to follow your project every step of the way. Happy railroading! :)
What state are you in? How big is the railroad? How much did you spend? Your description needs more information and or you're about on your channel homepage need some details!
Agreed. Please fill us in on the basics of what you are doing?!? I'd appreciate it as I spent so. E years out in Ohio and it strikes me as you all are in the area?!?
@@HushRock Industrial park lead east of the airport.
Good evening from St John Parish, Louisiana 27 Dec 20.
Don't think there is abandoned railroad for sale in England UK the Government keeps hold of the land. Looks a lot of fun something I would like to do if I move abroad.
If you had a particular disused railway in mind and a good purpose for it, NetworkRail might give you a lease on it as long as they had no future need for it and you have a sound business plan.
@@allanelder2711 There's basically no such thing as a sound business plan for a short line in the UK. Freight trains in the UK exclusively take a whole train's worth of the same thingfrom point A to point B. There are no facilities for dealing with single wagon-loads of freight, except for packing that freight into a container, trucking it to the nearest container terminal and getting it on a train that way. Unless you have something like a very large quarry or cement works, direct rail freight is a total non-starter.
THis cool wish I was doing that id love to own a railroad... what type of rain will you run?
Just found your first video. If I had to do this I would build a little railway car with a long sword chainsaw in front that are as wide as the ties are, root pulling equipment in the middle and a wood shredder. Could make the work easier.
Anyway, good luck for your project, happy new year and stay healthy!
Stop worrying about the mess and rent a truck or rail mounted brush cutter. Follow it with a limb chipper.
Once upon a time I worked on a crew clearing powerlines in the mountains of NH. Very, very hard work for little progress.
Treat those fresh cuts with some Tordon.
salt and vinegar with dawn dishwashing liquid as a thickener is better yet slower : )
A gondola and a flat car with a wood chipper would be a good start to making some money by creating something useful.
Best of luck to you.
Its awesome any time a piece of railroad is restored. I commend you for you ambition and hard work. Being a railroader myself, I just would like you guys to know... It is way harder then it looks... There will be trouble lurking under each branch that you remove! You keep mentioning railcar storage, keep in mind the industry standard has changed since that particular section of rail last saw service. Cars have gotten bigger and heavier, 90lb rail is not going to handle 300,000lb cars... You will more than likely find out that the cost to replace the ties and rail are not worth it for $50? a day car storage... Good luck guys, im routing for ya!
But cars are stored empty and empty cars don't weigh anything like 150 tons.
Brian talks so much like a guy I know from Michigan
i love old engines a steam an diesels where is ur railroad at i haul alot of railroad stuff
You Hit Rocks and the Chain is Shot and need to be Sharpened and/or Replaced so it Cuts Wood.
I would love to help
I have a train but no track could I possibly trailer it to your track ?
This has come far
Very cool :) If I had the money, THAT is what I would do with it :)
Interested to know, did you buy the line outright, or is it some kind of lease arrangement with the local authorities?
I would love to do something like this here in Australia, but I don't think its possible.
Awesome project :)
Wrangler star did a video about replacing the line head on a weed eater with a 9in blade that had chainsaw teeth on it.
Not sure how old you are, but your knees must be in very good shape.
QUESTIONS How did you first come up with this idea to store rail cars ? How did you find the section of abandoned track to use ? How hard was price negotiation ? How many rail cars will you be able to store ? How long do you expect it will take to break even on your investment ? Thank you for answers. I would ask how much is invested but you can answer if you wish.
Car storage is one of the standard ways for short lines to make money, so that one doesn't require any imagination -- just knowledge of how short lines work.
I've always wanted to work on a railroad I will come work for room and board for 3 months and prove I would be a 1st class employee
we will keep this in mind,
I love trains
Watching that little battery saw I keep thinking my old bowsaw would cut through that faster and those smaller ones could be done with a large anvil pruner faster than a saw. Good luck on your "new" railroad.
New subscriber. I love trains. Much success. ♥
Are there any industries on the line?
Yes there is. But they no longer receive real cars due to a plant closing that owned that line
@@eastterminalrailway5975 Where is it?
Do you have an overview or map of your railroad trackage?
I hope to make that available soon! Brian
Where did you purchase the like from? Website?
Use GLOVES, man !
I would love to buy the old Monon railroad that runs from New Albany IN to Bedford IN
That would be amazing
I hope you have a lot of batteries.
Could you adopt a pdo brush mower and install a Hydraulic motor to it and put on your recently bought hyrail dump truck crane
Where is the railroad located?
I'd like to know that too!
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East of Columbus intl airport, ohio.
@@erict5234 Is it the line that runs from A-Z recycling to United alloys and Metals where it crosses a diamond with a mainline. It crosses Windsor avenue in Columbus Ohio.
PSC metals has a center cab switcher on their property that is not in use, likely scrap value. And it still reachable by rail.
What are your plans do you have any customers lined up ?
Where Is This Railroad
Use a cordless sawzall
How do you even buy A Railroad?
Where is your rail road located ? Who owned it before ?
Gloves.
I didnt know it was possible to buy a railroad