Unloading the Rail Train on the FEC Downtown Port Lead

When I got to where the crew was working, they had already unloaded several pieces of rail on the East side of the tracks, and were getting ready to drop on to the west side. The Foreman told me that each piece was approx. 1600ft long.
It was a very interesting process to watch, as they would hook a piece of rail to the Swingloader, then pull the train out from under it.
then the loader dropped its rail wheels, and followed after the train. I didnt get to see what it did when it got to where the train stopped, but I assume it pulled the next rail into position for dropping it once it pulled back to our position.
I think it dropped 4 or 5 pieces on each side of the railbed.
The foreman also told me that they would be laying the rail in a few weeks, so I hope to get back to capture that process also.
I hope you enjoy it.
It was something that wont happen again for a long while and I am glad I got the opportunity to observe and record it.

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[TheBUDDYDOG1]

I am part of the gang serving as the heavy equipment technician and helping when I can, I find this to be very interesting! enjoyed seeing it....again!

[Conrail2576]

Great catch Doug!!!

[GhostFearMe]

nice first time iv ever watched that!!

[gordondavis4]

Nice video!!!!!! Very interesting!!!!!

[GregInCalifornia]

Awesome catch!

[Floridaman98]

Keep us posted, Its nice to see them replacing track rather than ripping it up!

[rufec12]

I can't wait until we begin seeing the SD70M-2's running through downtown Miami! Great video, Doug, and a favorite!

[sideslidertoo]

Great catch Doug.  Thanks for posting.

[kenjr29mfl]

Nice catch, Doug.

[retrainrun]

What kind of steel are rails made of they bend,expand,contract,and take all that weight?