Flangers are called as the first line of defense when storms produce a depth of snow six inches or more above the rail. Hear stories, see the action, feel the chill.
John Kuehl was such a good conductor that I opted to not take a pilot with me when I was a freshly marked up engineer and caught John for a run up to Dunsmuir. He could tell you when all the undulations were coming as you're nearing Anderson. He could tell you how much air to set, where to stretch brake. That guy was a legend. Bill Toland was the GOAT as far as engineers go. Stiff competition though, with honorable mentions Greg "big brain" Milton, Teddy "rake the throttle notch 1 to 8 once the rear is movin, skin er back!" Parker, Harry.. aww man what was his last name. Lived in Elk Grove, retired around 2006 or so. Dude was golden, wish I could remember his last name... was it Graham? Harry Graham? Then of course we could never forget Danny Epps. Ay y'all remember Mike "just paintin murals with my own shit on the walls of my hotel room" Dennis? How about Jeff "Don't give him a can of Dinty Moore beef stew before a trip" Kuehl.. Man, I miss those days and also I don't. Life is so much better after leaving the RxR.
I have the Donner Combo DVD from Pentrex and one of the programs are "The Battle For Donner Pass" A few of these guys was on that program. Most notable was the"Bear" James C Mahon
That was pretty! Pretty in sight! Pretty dangerous with poor visibility! Pretty exciting! Pretty tough conditions! And of course, pretty interesting! Thank you.
The circular windows are spinning and are used to deflect the snow. The center piece/hub is the motor, which runs warm to melt the pounding snow. The idea for these windows came from large ships traveling over rough seas. The circular windows are also referred to "Japanese Windows" because it is believed the Japanese invented them years ago.
The plow on the front of a locomotive is to be from 6" - 9" above the rail, as to where a Flanger is between the rails and sits lower than the top of the rail.
Is Bill Toland still around and kickin? I can't imagine he's still working but I got to thinkin about him today and wondered if he's still alive. He was one of my favorite guys to get paired up with when I was a fireman.
I can watch this video over and over. I love it.
John Kuehl was such a good conductor that I opted to not take a pilot with me when I was a freshly marked up engineer and caught John for a run up to Dunsmuir. He could tell you when all the undulations were coming as you're nearing Anderson. He could tell you how much air to set, where to stretch brake. That guy was a legend. Bill Toland was the GOAT as far as engineers go. Stiff competition though, with honorable mentions Greg "big brain" Milton, Teddy "rake the throttle notch 1 to 8 once the rear is movin, skin er back!" Parker, Harry.. aww man what was his last name. Lived in Elk Grove, retired around 2006 or so. Dude was golden, wish I could remember his last name... was it Graham? Harry Graham? Then of course we could never forget Danny Epps. Ay y'all remember Mike "just paintin murals with my own shit on the walls of my hotel room" Dennis? How about Jeff "Don't give him a can of Dinty Moore beef stew before a trip" Kuehl.. Man, I miss those days and also I don't. Life is so much better after leaving the RxR.
Good film !
Wow what a great video thank you so very much !!
I have the Donner Combo DVD from Pentrex and one of the programs are "The Battle For Donner Pass" A few of these guys was on that program. Most notable was the"Bear" James C Mahon
Great video ..many thanks for the enjoyment ....i live in Australia where things are alot different ,instead of cold its Heat ...we worry about ..
That was pretty! Pretty in sight! Pretty dangerous with poor visibility! Pretty exciting! Pretty tough conditions! And of course, pretty interesting! Thank you.
The circular windows are spinning and are used to deflect the snow. The center piece/hub is the motor, which runs warm to melt the pounding snow. The idea for these windows came from large ships traveling over rough seas. The circular windows are also referred to "Japanese Windows" because it is believed the Japanese invented them years ago.
Great views. Thanks.
0:44 :-O
That California Zephyr is overpowered with FIVE P42s on it for some reason!
It's like something out of Runaway Train.
That looks like so much fun to ride on the head end
They are a rotary windshield wiper
any chance of the whole documentary ?
Snow king at work LOL.
What's the opening song? I like the foreboding feeling of it
Amazing
My first fear would be the train hitting an ice chunk and derailing. Then you gotta hope to be near civilization or be in for a long, cold night.
Snowfighters used to derail a lot. They used to have to re-rail everything then fix the track all out in the snow
Slip in a short clip of a model train, plowing snow, in a carefully scaled landscape. See if anyone notices.
I would think having another car after the flanger would help stabilize it and hold it from swaying..?
What keeps it from swaying is the blade dropped down between the tracks plowing snow. Believe me when I say it rides like a Cadillac!!
and I thought driving on I 80 with chains on was a "mother"
What are those circle things in the windows?
Centrifugal water-slingers, as often seen out at sea.
clears the snow and ice off the cab windows so you can see out them
so , there is a blade in front , and a blade in back????
The plow on the front of a locomotive is to be from 6" - 9" above the rail, as to where a Flanger is between the rails and sits lower than the top of the rail.
Whats the name of the song at the begining?
"I shouldn't have eaten at Taco Bell"
I know several of these guys, some now retired.
Is Bill Toland still around and kickin? I can't imagine he's still working but I got to thinkin about him today and wondered if he's still alive. He was one of my favorite guys to get paired up with when I was a fireman.