[8N][4k] The Rescue of Coal Train N319, CSX Abbeville Subdivision, GA 01/19/2022

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Published 2022-03-12
CSX N319-15 was a loaded coal train that departed from Evansville, IN on January 15th, 2022. It's destination was Cross, SC. On the 18th, he reached Hull, GA where he took the side track and stopped. Upon starting again, the mid-train DPU, a Tier 4 ET44AH engine, malfunctioned. The train stalled and the two lead units of AC4400CW type were insufficient to provide enough traction to get the train rolling again. Over night, three helper engines - two more AC44s and an ES44AH - were brought to Hull. They had been on the grain G303-15 train to the nearby feed mill in Comer, GA.

The new crew that arrived the next day decided to use the ES44AH as a rear DPU. This required multiple engine moves, and hence a rather elaborate operation ensued. The continuous and professional work done by the crew to get the train moving in Hull and to return the helpers to Comer consumed almost 5 hours. Enjoy this video, which shows a typical railroad operation in great detail and with stunning footage, in 4k quality!
All Comments (21)
  • @marciam6224
    Back in the later 70's to late 89 we lived in a mobile home park that had tracks running along side it. I loved hearing the train go by. My father-in-law worked for C&O Railroad for 30+ years. I still miss hearing the train. Some days I can hear it leaving the yard but it is about 10 miles from me.
  • @robertmcgregor1514
    A great video of the intense mess a breakdown can cause on a railroad, I also note a small acknowledgement from the crew at the end . Well done Mb
  • @jacktaggart2489
    Great video. With minimal crew size and power the operation seems to have been accomplished with much more time and effort than seems to be appropriate for the task at hand. Very interesting and well documented process. Thank you.
  • @Zsolti0NYM
    This was one complicated rescue mission. I'm sure the locals in Hull and Comer really "appreciated" the lengthy mucking around. By the way this is what happens, when the railroad is stingy. They want to run super long trains with minimal, often not enough power. If there's a malfunction, chaos ensues. You've documented this unusual process very nicely. I really enjoyed this longer video. :)
  • @iusetano
    This kind of drama is okay. No one is hurt and nothing is wrecked. Thank you for showing what it took to rectify this situation. Very interesting. You caught a surface grinder. Excellent video.
  • @3006USMC
    Awesome video- thanks for being patient with the switching move, not many of us get to ever see that. Editing of explanations was right on point. Keep up the good work !
  • @maxr.mamint8580
    I live about 1000 feet from this line in Coronaca on the other side of Greenwood; just before it crosses Lake Greenwood heading through Waterloo to Laurens.
  • @RailPreserver2K
    Glad to see you're still filming the Abbeville sub I haven't seen your videos in a while now but I still enjoy them
  • @robertlloyd7167
    A dispatcher's nightmare! Great video and commentary. I loved the long-lens views, too, especially with those GE's under power. The heat waves they generate are fantastic!
  • @donhunking2286
    Took me a while to figure this one out . That seemed a bit more complicated than need be , but , what the hell , as long as engines and/or cars are moving , I'm a happy puppy . Thanks for including signals . It's cool to see almost as much as the crew and to know what it means on the block signals . Finally , the sharp crystal clear videos and action catching techniques are truly impressive. Top shelf old boy . Cheerio
  • @lindenshaw1986
    Beauty aye! Very nice for a rainy afternoon. Thanks again.
  • @craigbrooks7261
    Thank you for such a great video. Very interesting mate. Cheers.