Loram Rail Grinder in Action 1 19 11

[CSXOhio]

It was really dusty when I got it in Deshler, Ohio last week, but I didn't wanna back up so the people watching couldnt see the sparks and stuff so i just put my sweatshirt over my nose and mouth XD

[pwalpar]

Thats cool. Thanks

[SomeStrangeCritter]

Nice video btw, the only interesting thing I've seen in the UK is a radioactive transport and the 4472 Flying Scotsman

[pwalpar]

LOL I never been there myself but im sure it would interest me seeing how its done there

[SomeStrangeCritter]

What are Rail grinders exactly, is it to make sure they dont go rusty or something o.O

[pwalpar]

It reconditions the surface of the rail making it like new and saving the railroad money by getting more use from the rail before having to replace it

[trainmandan05]

Wow a 16 minute commercial on a youtube video? That's new but great video.

[pwalpar]

Thanks for watching :-)

[CSXOhio]

Saw this and got two vids of it. I'll post em when I can get my frickin video software...

[pwalpar]

Hey cool, let me know when you upload them

[Lea71777]

I liked the first vid of this, and seeing the remix even better Walter thanks, I also saw the Middle of the Loram Sagging a bit, Rememeber how you said about the Camber of the cars, It was a lot out of Camber.

[pwalpar]

Thanks Jim, If one looses its camber it will sag LOL

[wqfs650]

That was an amazing piece of equipment. Loved how you zoomed in to show how it works. Great video... I was wondering if you have a video of when the M.O.W. Crew ever loading the excavator on top of the Gondollas before?

[pwalpar]

I wanted to video it but missed my chance. Thanks

[JWnFL]

I forgot! Thanks for the Video!

[pwalpar]

..o(◕␣~)o Thank You

[JWnFL]

I really liked that grinder.. now all I need is a garage that will hold 1.. some tracks that need grinding.. and some trains! and I will be all set!

Tonka Toys are Kool! no matter how old you are!!

[pwalpar]

LOL You and me both LOL Thanks my friend

[walkerbelle]

You're absolutely right Walter, I hadn't seen this video clip yet of the Loram in action? With 1,250 video clips, it's been taking me a while to look thru them all and still keep up with emails and other pc tasks I do daily, lol. This is great! Thanks for pointing this one out, Walker.

[pwalpar]

No problem buddy, I appreciate it.  Dont be over doing it. Its gonna take a while to get back up to snuff

[garrettlatsha]

that thing looks like a pain in the rear to maintain

[pwalpar]

I think you absolutely correct.  Thanks

[alexander1485]

lol you play with the camera too much, just keep it at a good setting and let us enjoy it!

[pwalpar]

Thanks for watching, I do sometimes do that

[KrazyR321]

Great video!!! I saw one pass through Marietta Square today. At first I din't know what kind of train it was.

[pwalpar]

Thanks for watching, I bet Marietta square has changed a lot since I lived there in the late 70's

[rlewis1946]

Great Video....told a good story! I wonder if the Fire Chief billed the RR for a fire run...?? Hope not.

Roy Lewis Atlanta, Georgia USA

[pwalpar]

Im sure they had them already on standby as the train came thru, Thanks for watching

[jerry91a]

does it resurface the rail or does it just grind of the mushrooming?

[pwalpar]

It actually removes part of the top of the rail in the process or removing any contour Thanks for watching

[MrCraig1930]

Rail maintenace sure has changed a lot over the years. The tracks are a lot better these days.  Awesome catch on this video.

[pwalpar]

Thanks Mr Craig, they have made a lot of changes since you was clicking over the jointed rail

[UP5140SD70M]

i filmed one idling yesterday

[pwalpar]

Thanks foe watching

[UP5140SD70M]

@pwalpar yep

[UP5140SD70M]

i just saw on eidling yesterday

[pwalpar]

Cool, send me a link if you upload it

[altecman21]

Thanks for the vid really enjoyed it. ...Jimmy...

[pwalpar]

Thanks Jimmy, Glad you enjoyed it

[SOU5111]

Great video, Walter!

[pwalpar]

Thanks Greg:-)

[russell379x]

i have some questions i'd like to ask if you dont mind

[pwalpar]

No Problem Russel, If I know the answers I will answer.  Can't say I know too much about this Loram however, but ask anyway

[kimbhut65]

Just stopped by to say "Hi". I am totally under the weather, both literally and figuratively. :-(

-- Shoban

[pwalpar]

Thanks for the visit Shoban. Feel better soon my friend, Take it easy, spring will be here soon.

[pwalpar]

LOL No the machine is grinding off the top of the rail making it flat on top

[wasted6666]

That was awesome thanks again my Friend

[pwalpar]

Thank You Brendan

[hudsonman1989]

great video. i am go to subscribe

[pwalpar]

Thanks, I appreciate that

[jusprazem]

@pwalpar like the way the train comes with its own rainbow

[pwalpar]

That ws pretty cool to see,  too bad the camera didnt capture the rain bow I saw as well

[Shoetiefly]

Engaging video. I doubt Loram will use it in their next promotional. Those must be serious grinders to shape a rail with one pass at speed. I bet the hot wheel sensors go nuts when a loram passes. Are the individual grinders hydraulic/pneumatic ? The software and sensors must be very good to not gind the rails away. Very good stuff.

[pwalpar]

Thanks Patrick, I think your right about it messing up the detectors, LOL. I must admit my nearly total lack of knowledge in the equipment. I don't think it takes off more than a few thousands of inches however

[robmasterman]

What an amazing sight Walter, and you've done a superb job of capturing it. I've never seen anything on this scale before...truly unforgettable...Bob

[pwalpar]

I am delighted that you liked it

[arlingtontrains7]

pretty cool.. but wats the ppoint of grinding the rails?

[pwalpar]

Thanks, JFMR1 gives a great explanation in my comment received on the video

[tfount4958]

Nice video Walter nice shots thanks. :-)

[pwalpar]

Thanks Tom

[lionbill]

Fantastic Walter. . !

[pwalpar]

Thanks Bill

[PinballWhiz]

Cool video. That's the first time I seen something like this. It was very interesting.

Thanks for posting Walter.

Pinballwhiz

[pwalpar]

Thanks PBW, thanks for watching too

[FireCaptE9]

Excellent Walter ! I think I have found me a new job when I retire ! Surely 33 yrs operating monitor nozzles for a livng could qualify me to operate one on the tail end of a grinder operation !! Where do I sign up?

[pwalpar]

LOL I bet you would be right at home up on the back of that Caboose, Thanks Jim but you will have to get in line for that job, LOL

[Jfrmr1]

@FireCaptE9

The railroad contracting the service has their own personnel on the caboose for fire control duties. Loram usually has a hi rail mini pumper following the grinder to put out tie and brush fires, as they tend to several minutes after the grinder goes by. There is a fire index that Loram uses, if it is too hot/dry/windy they won't grind.

[FireCaptE9]

@Jfrmr1 Like I said, that's the job for me ! Thanks for the info, Jf !

[Vaportrail69]

Always entertaining!

[pwalpar]

Thanks my friend

[juvmol]

mr walter weath a fantastic great video the ire the grinding the comeback of the loram to put out the fire the fire unit responding to scene this video has it al , i wil share it on my facebok , thumbs up and favorite great work again mr walt

[pwalpar]

Thanks Juvmol, I appreciate you sharing it around

[mgobermcedu]

That is a scary looking train. I was told its a neat thing to see, but beware and stay back because it throws out rocks.

[pwalpar]

Thanks Micah, yes im sure its can do that, I respect them all, Any train can have dragging equipment and parts falling off it, I learned that years ago

[Southernrailfan10]

Awesome Video

[pwalpar]

Thanks,  I appreciate it

[TRAINMANCW]

this think what poeple are thinking what kind of train is that so any way NICE FANTASTIC COOL VIDEO

[pwalpar]

Thanks Chris

[norfolksouthern7701]

Nice video i seen 314 back in May of 09 that thing travels the first car looks nice with its red paint. I didnt get him grinding, just a pull out of the yard.

[pwalpar]

Thanks Tyler, I just got lucky

[norfolksouthern7701]

@pwalpar Luckier then me!

[pwalpar]

Thanks for watching

[GhostFearMe]

that thing is so evil looking.awesome vid

[pwalpar]

Thanks Malery

[DouglasP201]

I'm glad the fire didn't spread. Nice catch Walter.

[pwalpar]

Thanks Douglas, I am glad I moved my truck, I was parked over there before the fire LOL

[mikeyRavens52]

RAINBOW AT 7:46!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[pwalpar]

Yes I saw the rainbow at the time, Thanks Mike

[Knobiwurscht]

Very good Clip!

5* and more...

greats from Germany

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[pwalpar]

Thank You..o(◕␣~)o

[JPorkins88]

Heard that come over the scanne yesterdar that NF set fire to the brush. First thought was wonder if Walter was out there to get it on video. Nice Catch.

[pwalpar]

Yep I was there lol Thanks Joey

[pwalpar]

Thanks Allan, I bet it is a sight to see at night. My only qualm was that they went by so fast LOL

[Javerrijumar28]

Fire!!! Great one walter..i saw the machine here in florida...Thx.

[pwalpar]

Thanks Darrell

[crapper1]

wow that was awsome glad they got it put out

[pwalpar]

Thanks John

[tdluvs]

This is an EXCELLENT video. On a scale of 1-10 I give it a 100!!! This one will have to be in The BEst of Walter's Trains Vol 1.

[pwalpar]

Thanks Tony, it wasnt one of my best though. I had to keep moving the camera too much, so much action in such a short time makes it difficult to decide where to point the camera LOL

[tdluvs]

@pwalpar I think you did a great job with the video. I loved all the action how you zoomed in and out to catch everything including the fire. Great...no wait...change that to Excellent job!!

[gordondavis4]

I caught RG314 in Echols County on the 13th. Video's 1556 and 1557

[pwalpar]

Thanks Henry, I will check them out

[theexplorerc]

wow

[pwalpar]

Thanks CD

[Jfrmr1]

Grinding greatly extends the life of the rail before having to be replaced, and is very cost effective. There are currently 15 mainline grinders in service, along with a slew of switch, light rail, and specialty grinders. Standing near the tracks as these machines go by is ill-advised, as the grind stones are well known for dislodging and becoming ten pound missiles, and can cause serious injury.

[Jfrmr1]

Rail grinding does not "polish" the rail, nor does it "clean the track". Grinding is usually part of part of routine rail maintenance, and is done to correct problems in the rail profile, such as corrugation, spalling, heavy gauge wear, plastic flow, and heavy gauge wear. Most class one railroads have their heavy volume mainlines ground yearly. Depending on the wear, the line may be ground continuously, or just in the curves, where the wear is worse.

[pwalpar]

Thanks my friend for the detail explanation,  I wasn't too sure all the reasons myself. I never saw this done in years past so it must be a fairly new process

[Jfrmr1]

@pwalpar

No worries, any questions you have I can probably answer. The mainline grinders started appearing in the 80's, and the forward operating cabs were added in the 90's. Glad you caught it, by the time I saw it was coming up that line in the computer, it was already marked as past Jackson. Good catch!

[pwalpar]

Thanks for all the help, You should know I have been referring you explanations to those who ask me about how it works LOL

[scottishrailways]

most excellant walter!! i got one of these for microsoft train simulator love it:P with flashing orange lights n all:P never thought i would see one in action for real. hmm burning need the hose guy back lol here he comes:D

[pwalpar]

Thanks Richard LOL

[WoelkerVideo]

Very very interesting video Walter. Great job.

It is always fascinating to see your movies. But why it has been burning just in front of your camera? ;-)

[pwalpar]

Thanks Gunter, its where I stopped my truck when I drove up on the scene

[JayJr2007]

RG314! so far I have caught RG311 & R302 .. they are wicked awesome machines. I want to catch one at night some time.

Fantastic video by the way ... even including a grass fire and a rainbow! LOL

[pwalpar]

Thanks Jason, my camera dont do so good at night anyway LOL

[howarth004]

Something different , is that the same as we do with the model railway , it cleans the rail surface

[pwalpar]

Dave, I imagine its for a differant reason, your purpose is most likely to get a better electrical contact. JFMR gives a pretty good explanation in my comments

[iusetano]

You're correct Walter, very interesting. I was hoping to catch one last year but it wouldn't leave from where it was tied down. Excellent video.

[pwalpar]

Thanks Hans, I found it very interesting too

[1ChevyGuy375]

That's different, I didn't know that they do that. I assume they grind the top so the trains have better traction but do they grind any other part of It? Nice catch Walter.

[pwalpar]

Thanks Dustin, JFMR gives a good accout of this process in the comment posted on this video

[megatwingo]

Very nice video, Walter. Interesting vehicle. Thumbs up!

[pwalpar]

Thanks Ingo, I am glad you liked it

[jcamp7377]

interesting to see, I didn't know they grind the rails. Why is this done?

[pwalpar]

Thanks My Friend, Come back and read the comments after yours, Jfmr explains it quite well