Running 2 Trains Today but Switch Keeps Malfunctioning
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2022-07-27に共有
Gonna have to fool with the solar powered electric switch because it
keeps going into fault. So you will see how to reset the switch and
also how to manually pump the switch over.
We don't very often run 2 trains at the same time anymore as we
used to. So this is a treat to see. Was really good to see the mine
and prep plant producing a lot of coal this day. Although earlier in
the day we were spreading cross ties and having 2 trains running
that really put a crimp in our track time.
Here's the link to see how to do a Roll By Inspection for the
video I mentioned in this video.
• Hopper Car Roll By Inspection
Made June 21, 2022
Disclaimer: I am an employee of Iron Synergy at Cumberland
Mine. My job is railroad track maintenance. I am very fortunate to
have this job and everyone at the mine is very fortunate to have
Iron Synergy as it's current owner. Our past owners had every
intention of shutting this mine down, but Iron Synergy took
over and have kept this mine alive.
Please understand: I am NOT in any way an official or unofficial
spokes person for Iron Synergy or Cumberland Mine. Any viewpoints,
opinions or anything that I show in the videos, or write in the video
descriptions or any answer to any comment, should NEVER be
misconstrued or interpreted as being in any way shape or form,
any kind of official or unofficial statement from Iron Synergy,
Cumberland Mine, any of the mine's management, any of the
contractors that may be shown in any video, nor of any of
my fellow co-wokers.
Any viewpoints or opinions I may make in the videos, in the descriptions,
or in any answer to a comment is strictly that of my own and NOT an
official or unofficial statement or viewpoint that Iron Synergy or
any one at Iron Synergy or Cumberland Mine necessarily has or makes.
Again, we are very fortunate to have Iron Synergy as our current owners.
Please, when making a comment be respectful of Iron Synergy, Cumberland
Mine, my fellow coworkers and also any contractors that may be
shown. Thank You, Dave
#SwitchOutTrains#CoalTrains
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Dave, you're a great representative of the Cumberland Mine Corporation. I wish to thank the upper management for permitting you to do these videos. I'm a train lover and a model railroader since childhood. I've never had the opportunity to get any access to see things up close, or to learn much as to how a railroad operates and the logic behind their decisions. The videos you post are a huge treat to me! Again, thank you for sharing your knowledge, and thanks to CM for permitting you to do them.
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Dave, regarding the headlights, the company should make it a policy that any MOVING train should have the lights on. This would assist support staff such as yourself who work on/near the rails. When you see a loco in the distance with headlights on, you will know without a shadow of a doubt that it is MOVING and not stopped.
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Dave, thanks for showing us how the switches are thrown, electronically and manually. Always learn something new. I appreciate you bringing us along for the show.
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Dang..I didnt realize how technical switches are. Thanks !!!
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Whoever thought to make these videos and to have you narrate them deserves a big thank you. The insights you bring provide clarity on how trains run. Thank you, Dave!
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There is just something about the sound of those engines I love.
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FIRST!! Hehehe.... thanks for sharing. So resetting it was basically, 'turning it off and back on again', then pushing a button. Would love to learn more about those switches.
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You got me hooked Dave! Been watching your videos for two days straight 😀. Thanks for your insights and entertainment!
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Great video Dave. As a retired electronics technician I always really enjoy when you show us inside the equipment. I hope they get out there and fix the box soon. Have a great day my friend.
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Thanks, Dave. I learned something today; an engineer can throw a turnout from the cab, cool. Keep the excellent videos coming ! 👍👍👍
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Always a good day when your video is over 20 minutes long. 😉 Thanks for putting in the effort to edit and post.
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I think it's great you guys have solar panel switches, nice and effective operations my rail riding friend
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THANK YOU DAVE,,YOU CAN SEND 1 OF THEM CARS TO MY HOUSE...THAT LAST ME A FEW YEARS OF HEATING..STAY WELL
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I was watching a video on Youtube yesterday, a German track laying machine!! Awesome. The machine is over 500 meters long, rips the old track out, prepares the rail bed, lays the concrete ties and rails, beds them in and ballasts them, well worth watching.
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In all my years of railroading this is the first time I've seen a switch like this. I've dealt with spring switches, automatic interlocking, electric lock,etc. I know if we had a switch failure we had to block and spike the points for the movement. I don't know if I'd be comfortable with a switch like this. Your videos are the icing on the cake. A nice way to finish up the day.
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I love your positive attitude Dave, things go wrong but you keep smiling!
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Love it. ❤ that's one of them ole norfolk southern switches it's on strike!
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Now that I'm 63 years old when I was a kid. I've always wanted to work with the railroad but I went to college graduated all the way up to mit. But? Thanks what you're doing babe thank you
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My grandpa was a machinist and grand uncle a tower man on the old NYC, they always said the watched every train go by for everything from smoking journals to hobos riding in hoppers. That was railroading.
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I always wondered how the switches were thrown electronically. When it is suppose to work. Lol. Thanks for the video.
