I'm glad you posted this "how to" video. I need to do this job on my AC6000... I think I have everything I need, I just need to find the safety vests. It looked to me like they put an axle in where a motor and axle used to be.

@progressforward

2 жыл бұрын

That's what they do when not in a shop to fix it properly.

@daviddunn5648

2 жыл бұрын

Xz

@maximumhardcore4362

2 жыл бұрын

My local autozone is out of traction motors but has plenty of traction axles

@DavidGurrney7589

2 жыл бұрын

@@maximumhardcore4362 My local auto one are a bunch of clowns😷😷😷😷

@maximumhardcore4362

2 жыл бұрын

@@DavidGurrney7589 same haha

They did not change out a traction motor. They replaced it with a dummy axle.

@bradbeasley7669

2 жыл бұрын

yeah wtf

@obviousness8113

2 жыл бұрын

That's what I was thinking! I don't know anything about trains but the part that went in didn't look like that part that came out 😂

@deksea

2 жыл бұрын

you beat me to it, Ernest

@lindabahlmann9442

2 жыл бұрын

Impressive!

@ernestimken6969

2 жыл бұрын

@ETOPSOf course, the most efficient option was to install a non-working axle until the locomotive could be taken to the shop. My remark was about the non- truth that said they changed a traction motor.

That was AWESOME! A very dangerous operation considering the weights involved! Did anyone notice the LARGE dozer was bobbing from the weight of that electric motor when it was lifted off the tracks? Thank you for sharing this video of the electric motor removal from the CSX AC6000 5006. I love these big toys! :)

@katawa5268

2 жыл бұрын

That motor and axle is roughly 10,000 lbs (more or less depending on model). I've hauled several over my career.

@aleksankazakov

2 жыл бұрын

A lot of copper in that motor, must be expensive and its not a "large dozer" lol its a regular bucket dozer you see on most construction sites in America, good scooper. An average dozer is a D9 D8 close to 50 tons and its also common, a large Dozer is 100+ tons , this is a consumer grade scooper haha , pretty common to find Here you have pipe line equipment used to lift and a scooper all of those are cheap and easy to find with exception of the equipment installed on the pipeline dozers, those cables and motors are expansive.

@katawa5268

2 жыл бұрын

@@aleksankazakov D-8s are only about 20 ton (40,000 lbs) while the D9s average 50 ton (100,000 lbs) depending on attachments. But yeah, the dozers in this clip were not too terribly large when measured against the weight of that power unit. Kinda reminds of a pair of pickup trucks attempting to pull a loaded 'pup' trailer loaded with lumber.

@aleksankazakov

2 жыл бұрын

@@katawa5268 The whole operation is relatively cheap, the reason I comment on it because some make a big deal about it, they use outdated equipment, basically whatever they had laying around. These pipe dozers are out of 70s so no need to say how a bucket loader is overwhelmed by a 5 ton motor assembly.

@katawa5268

2 жыл бұрын

@@aleksankazakov The other overlooked tidbit was the reach of the sling while lifting. That same weight lifted within a foot of the body would not have caused so much sway as this. Or, had there been a tail mounted counter weight the whole lift would have been more stable as well.

I am a construction equipment mechanic, mad respect for these guys, and how well organized and proficient they are!

@MrKeserian

2 жыл бұрын

The thing that impressed me the most was how you could tell that everyone knew exactly where *not* to be during each phase of the operation. Like, you can see in the video how people are taking really wide routes around when they're walking to avoid crush zones

The gentlemen from RJ Corman are true professionals. This type of coordinated work solving real time problems is gained only through experience and a willingness to learn. This cannot be taught in school. On the job training learning to work with smart people that KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING makes true professionals.

@KutWrite

5 жыл бұрын

I worked for CSX and saw them fix a yard derailment lickety split. From the time of derailment 'til they got there was less than an hour. It was an amazing ballet to watch them at work.

@thomasdupee1440

5 жыл бұрын

Back in the olden days, we used to rerail minor mishaps in the yard with our own people and equipment. But after they cut the forces to the bone, contractors became the way. The contractors are good at it now.

@TheNemosdaddy

4 жыл бұрын

They also take work away from railroaders

@kkoch666

4 жыл бұрын

fucking contractors

@felixbaxter352

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheNemosdaddy A job is a job. I'm sure Corman pays pretty well.

If any video deserved "it's Miller time!", this one does. Great job, guys.

@donniegray553

5 жыл бұрын

beer o' clock

Most definitely more involved than an engine swap on a car. A very instructional video of exactly what is involved in maintaining these monsters. Thank You for posting and Thank You as well to the workers allowing you to record this

I just love the finger language between the crane operator and the engineer at the scene.

@johnmoore8016

8 жыл бұрын

+hawkeye0248we had hand and finger signals between the crews that worked in the engine room on ship in the ship yard because of the noise.

@salvatoreshiggerino6810

8 жыл бұрын

+hawkeye0248 You can tell a lot about their professionalism from the way they communicate. I saw one re-railing video where the men were yelling and whistling at each other over a lot of engine noise, absolutely disgusting.

@johnmoore8016

8 жыл бұрын

+Salvatore Shiggerino Thanks for the info

@stansenter2660

6 жыл бұрын

Gang signs..... LOL!!!

@buddhimanivantha6719

4 жыл бұрын

me too

I’ve been a union operator for 5 years now and pipelining for 8 years and have been running a side boom or trachoe on very job since I started operating and I had no idea they used side booms for railroad maintenance. Mind blown

@thetexorcist2235

11 ай бұрын

Those guys are crazy good with it too man.

There are still some folks in this world that know how to work and are willing to do so.

Damnit now I’m gonna be on KZread for hours looking at videos about locomotives and all the parts involved!!

@fredzephire4071

5 жыл бұрын

lol.. it gets you in man.

@easternfrontnh

2 жыл бұрын

No joke

@AVG336

2 жыл бұрын

Didnt plan on doing that did you? You're not the only one lol

@progressforward

2 жыл бұрын

@@AVG336 I didn't plan on working there for 20 years, lol.

I really enjoy RJ Corman's crews in action

It is amazing to watch. When you consider how heavy everything is - wow! Doing this "in the field" is very cool!

Very cool vid. The traction motor was huge. I love this kind of stuff.

That's the first time I saw a defective traction motor get pulled from an engine in the field. Thanks for sharing this clip!

Looks to me.... and I'm no train expert..... but they removed a complete motor and wheel assembly and installed a roller to get it back to the yard for a full repair. It has 5 traction motors

@19rick44

7 жыл бұрын

Azdrtdog Guru of go. You are right, there is a much serious more problem.

@Atomsk102

7 жыл бұрын

It must have been serious for them to leave this unit blocking a major single track line all night.

@richardcox8409

7 жыл бұрын

Having worked for GM at the Locomotive plant in London when it was open I can comfortably say you are spot on with your call.

@schwags1969

7 жыл бұрын

I agree, they did not put a drive assembly back in, only an idler.

@MarkInLA

7 жыл бұрын

Ditto...

Very interesting. I've seen the video once before and it's just so fascinating to watch it all over again. Good video and very informative.

Cool video. First time I have seen that done.

@bradbeasley7669

2 жыл бұрын

sup jaw tooth

And within 4 or 5 hours CSXT 5006 went from an AC6000CW to an AC6000CW-P5, LOL. I enjoy this video a lot thank you for posting it.

Been in excavating business for years...small 2 man show...but I forget sometimes how amazing "Man And Machine" is. I am impressed that someone built these big machines...someone has to repair them...good video...reminds me to be proud of America's Great Achievements along with other Great countries...but I love America First. Great Men and Woman built great wonders over the last 100 years or so. To me...the Steam Locomotive is still an impressive machine for the time. A few years ago I was on a small excavation job at our airport...a 1950's DC7 Fire Retardant planes were in the hanger. I asked if I could look at the cockpit. I was amazed at this "Dump Truck Of The Sky". I marveled...again at mans ingenuity.

@robroiboi

7 жыл бұрын

It would be interesting to know the repair cost that R. J. Corman charges

@lexturner2365

7 жыл бұрын

Oh about a buck, three eighty-nine.

@marionvanpeer5579

7 жыл бұрын

Shane vanWinkle

@kandiwilke2445

7 жыл бұрын

Marion Van Peer reviewed

@jrirwin50

6 жыл бұрын

Very well said.

That was literally awesome. Props to those bros.

Now comes Miller time. Pretty awesome operation. The rear of that dozer was getting kind of light after it picked up that motor.

@dozerblade

6 жыл бұрын

I used to operate one of those, they can pick up about 6 tons, so that must be about what that axle was.

@dae8053

6 жыл бұрын

Plus he was reversing towards the rails, that made the dozer tip a little.

That specialized equipment reminds me of the Thunderbirds! Awesome work!

A pit crew for trains. Good job Corman. Thanks for the video.

That was so satisfying. I wish I’d chosen a career that allowed me to work with others to complete a task of this size. I, instead, restore vintage cars. I could totally start a new career doing this and I’d sleep so well at night.

@olli3j

2 жыл бұрын

I just applied. Coming from the service tech Dept. Seeing how things go. Car restoration would be my go to, got an 82 four eyed fox body(mustang) I'm trying to restore. Imo, just try applying. 🤘

The GP9 that's parked at Horseshoe Curve actually has all unpowered axels like that one they replaced the bad traction motor with- incase anyone was ever wondering.

@fokkerd3red618

2 жыл бұрын

How many traction motors are there? And why did they reinstall with dummy wheels on this locomotive? Those traction motor wheels must draw one helluva lot of amps when there working, don't they?

The real artist of this master piece is the person in the cab of the locomotive that can use the throttle to harness and control the power those traction motors put out. I know, I am an retired artist.

DUDE!!!! I friggin need those loco' lifts for my '84 Caprice Classic! 👍👍

Wow! What an incredible TEAM job! Thanks so much for filming...this is what being human is all about. Working together for the common good (and a little bit of green $$). Ha! KP

This is a very impressive operation being performed out in the field.

@darrenalmeida1382

2 жыл бұрын

100% skilled crew.

This was JUST the video I needed to get that stranded locomotive out of my front yard and off my porch. Finally. Headed to the hardware store.....

Awesome Railroading Repair Video....Many Thanks!

Title is off, still a good vid. That traction motor is clearly seized, easier to slip an idler axle in and replace when you have access to shop facilities.

RJ Corman is a good place to work, I guess it still is, Mr. Corman passed away I think in 14

Thanks for the video. I am getting some really nice education on the use of the "sidewinder" dozers.

Coolest thing I've seen this week! Tough looking job handled skillfully. Interesting .

they didn't change any traction motor! they swapped it out for a dummy axle to put it on a shop move!

@allcot6219

7 жыл бұрын

Guessing, took it to be rebuilt and just stuck the temporary in .The description is not correct.

@zoraidaramoz2218

7 жыл бұрын

Michael Gillette I

@GIGABACHI

7 жыл бұрын

Michael Gillette Ok, so my eyes were not deceiving me. Misleading title it's misleading. 😳

@llloyd4

7 жыл бұрын

JIGA BACHI Yeah. :(

@hemi5365

7 жыл бұрын

The phrase "change out a traction motor," does not mean to remove and replace with same. Meaning another traction motor. Change is exactly what they did! They removed the traction motor, most likely because it locked up, and replaced with a wheel set sufficient to allow the locomotive to be moved to a shop facility. I know what I am talking about. I am an AAR writeup inspector for Union Pacific, I have 38 years of service.

My grandfather said on earlier engines the traction motor could be partially lifted so it could limp to the shop. Newer ones cannot.

@lovelyplanet6791

5 жыл бұрын

Dear its not possible to lift traction motor up

Im an outsider. I love all of the train talk.

Terrific video. Thanks for posting.

Hats off to those that do this hard and dangerous work. Thank you for keeping the goods moving in the USA.

They pick up those locos as easily as you can pick up an HO replica. That's impressive power as I see it.

By far one of the coolest videos on YT

@stanleynolly1841

6 жыл бұрын

Chris Irvin : Your BROEING as FUCK,

very impressive video of the work being done and all of the comment's left after the post . Thanks

Very good DIY How-to video.

@Poop-nu1so

7 жыл бұрын

change traction motors in a snap!

@keithm5224

6 жыл бұрын

I used this trick yesterday on my Dash 8

@mukhtarcompany5734

6 жыл бұрын

Lol

@RobbieHatley

4 жыл бұрын

I'd rather fly in a Dash 8 than in a Max 8. :-/

These boys are handling some serious iron.

That is incredible. I had no idea this was even possible.

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

Very informative video. I feel as though I could do it myself next time

@bowler1106

7 жыл бұрын

MegaJohnhammond I'm going to go run out to the first train I find with my 6 ton bottle cap Jack and do this myself

for those who never knew, RJ CORMAN was a genius. Kentucky native. started his passion in the back of his truck. I don't remember 20010-2012??? corman was ate up so bad with brain cancer, it killed him. his company is handled well thanks to knowledgeable employees, investors and everyone who plays apart to make it run. big company to be from a pickup😃😉

@thomasbeck9075

5 жыл бұрын

They certainly know how to handle their business

@sparky1331

5 жыл бұрын

Walmart!

@randallcarney1216

2 жыл бұрын

He had lymphoma, he lived a long time after diagnosis, undergoing years of treatment for it.

All that in under 14 minutes-bravo!

Interesting video. Thanks for posting it.

about 100 tons of pure muscle being lifted, amazing, i see when that thing crashes a car(bus/truck, whatever, ir doesn't even drop speed in the crash, it's great banter

@BenjaminEsposti

5 жыл бұрын

Yup! This loco weighs around 430,000 pounds. Lifting one end gives you roughly half, which is a good estimate because they try to balance the weight on each of the two bogies when they design locomotives.

@ratman5727

5 жыл бұрын

@@BenjaminEsposti It is pretty amazing how they make it look like they are changing a tire on the side of the freeway! LOL. Now imagine that a grossed-out 747 weighs close to 875,000 pounds, -and it flies! It is simply amazing what we can do, -isn't it?

@brice3011

4 жыл бұрын

@@ratman5727 Except when it involves a 737-MAX.

You want to know how heavy that motor is? Watch the rear end of that D9 as it is lifting the assembly! I used to work with a company where I called on a railroad mechanical shop and I would see these things being torn apart all the time. Very cool The head mechanic got me in "close and personal" with the engines. It was way cool!

@danceswithbears2521

9 жыл бұрын

I'm jealous.

@BellaGhostCaseyHill

9 жыл бұрын

Da

@eifeldude1

8 жыл бұрын

+jim smith 12,500 pounds is really not that heavy in the big picture of things.

@Engineer9736

8 жыл бұрын

+eifeldude1 Of course there are things on the globe that weigh a 100 tonnes. Doesn't mean that 12500 pounds isn't heavy. Such a weight needs very heavy lifting equipment, and people need to be very careful. 12500 pounds won't stop for a microsecond for a bit of flesh and bone.

@ChiefCabioch

7 жыл бұрын

DC traction motors are 12,500, the AC traction motors are 15,000

Thanks for sharing this video.

How to repair an AC6000: Step 1. Buy an EMD Step 2. Win Mad respect to the RJ Corman guys always though. They get sh!t done!

They replace the traction motor with a dummy axle however the train should still be able to be powered by the other traction Motors. Excellent job by these guys they are so efficient and organized and intelligent and it is very dangerous work I'm sure they are being paid correctly

@williamschlumpf1025

2 жыл бұрын

Yes just so they could get it into the shop for a swap with a new motor .

@GilmerJohn

Жыл бұрын

Good catch. The title was misleading.

Rj corman I work for them let me just say we're always here to help 👉

Awesome video. What a cool job.

That faulty traction motor looked like it had seized up as its axle wheels were not rotating. Great video, just temporary conversion from CoCo to CoA1A with loss of about 600 Hp.

Ohhh I do love big stuff.The worst part of retirement is being away from it all !

@DeanLorman

7 жыл бұрын

Well,,kind words.I was a master fabricator/machinist in logging. My favorite beast was the 124 Madill cable yarder .Big beast,high maintenance and depending on operators(engineers) many parts to be made. There is a down side to retirement .

@buddyclem7328

5 жыл бұрын

@@DeanLorman That's the truth!

@TomokosEnterprize

5 жыл бұрын

@@buddyclem7328 Without a different direction I don't think I would survive retirement !

@markmayfield2228

5 жыл бұрын

I totally agree. I was an equipment operator in the Seabees until my retirement. I miss playing with my toys. But I still get to be around them from time to time hauling a cement tanker in my civilian job. Still not the same thing, though.

that wasn't as much as changing a motor as it was installing a spare tire

@Mishn0

7 жыл бұрын

I'm no train expert, but I'm guessing they pulled a bad motorized axle and replaced it with a free spinning axle so the bad motor would cause drag and more damage to the motor. This was a quick fix, a new motorized axle would be installed later. As it is, the train can continue on with partial power.

@MrTruth111

7 жыл бұрын

Anyway, the title is not correct.

@robertfourkiller7412

6 жыл бұрын

Randy She h

@robertfourkiller7412

6 жыл бұрын

Mishn0 ff

@norms3913

4 жыл бұрын

Yea it was balanced and rotated

Very interesting. Thank you for sharing.

Sweet video fellas,hope everybody keeps up the good work.

I can't believe all the comments complaining that they didn't a traction motor going back under the engine. I wanted to see the set-up and break-down of the RJ Corman equipment. I know those Cats could not have been hauled on the highway with those crane booms still attached.

@bradleymcwilliams6348

6 жыл бұрын

Mr. Reynolds, I agree it would be interesting to see. I worked for Hulcher, a few years, err, I mean a few decades ago. At that time you would remove the counterweights, counterweight rack, boom, and all the slings, chains, and hardware for transport. I seem to recall it would take around 30 minutes to rig up two tractors. Each tractor has a lowboy to haul it, plus another tractor/trailer for all the extras. As I recall the counterweights are like 15-20,000 pounds.

@Onthegasandhaulinass

5 жыл бұрын

I work for winters Rigging and Bradley is correct....we do the same work in derailment....25-30 min to set up and tear down two low boys,flat deck and crane truck and box truck to haul all the chains and books.

@chrismellios1287

5 жыл бұрын

I can't believe you can eat off the undercarriage of those rigs

They could've done this with 4 duralast floor Jacks, jack stands and blocks of wood on each side but I guess they like spending money.🤷‍♂️

@khancrow8212

2 жыл бұрын

yea spending money to keep people alive and from getting injured dumb ass....next time use common sense before you comment like fr....

@owenh5769

2 жыл бұрын

@@khancrow8212 lmao dude the comment is sarcastic

@aleksankazakov

2 жыл бұрын

HOW are you going to do it when the train is not straight? You would lift it and then what? LOL its like saying a car lift in the car shop isnt needed because they could have done it with 2 jack stands just as you would on your own driveway. This is rail they have to have industrial equipment and a bunch of guys they have to pay 10 times of world salary doing exactly same thing but dummer than lets say what they do in China or Europe or South America, On this I agree with you. Yeh they like to spend money, its all ensured by the big corp. $ dollar and backed by the FED but the fact is to hire John is expensive in the U.S. so as the rest because John rather not work and get paid by his own gov getting fair law pay, watching this on KZread from home drinking bud light.

@AVG336

2 жыл бұрын

@@khancrow8212 Picking up sarcasm requires a certain level of IQ that you haven't reached yet.But it's cool 😂

@MrGtsmoker

2 жыл бұрын

as long as they don't use harbor freight jack stands

Very nice video.......Best wishes for a happy, healthy and safe 2018 and big respect from Zagreb/Croatia

wow, been a long time since I've seen a Side booms working. probably because I've been retired for a long time . I used to work for Hulcher Services... RJC's competitor :) I kinda miss it but I don't miss waking up at 2am for some kind of fast response emergency That turns a 9 hour day into a 15 hour day :( you youngsters can have it, great video, stay safe.

@ 2:15 isn't it "Left - Loosy" Thanks for sharing this!

@deadfreightwest5956

8 жыл бұрын

+peetre "Lefty-loosey, Righty-tighty!"

@ppdan

8 жыл бұрын

+peetre I was thinking the exact same thing.

@hwoods01

8 жыл бұрын

+peetre yes, yes... sometimes it helps to loosen a tight bolt by tightening it just a bit, then backing it out.. To those who don't do this kind of work it may sound strange, but it does help sometimes.

@RailroadScannerMan15

8 жыл бұрын

+hwoods01 it definitely makes sense. work on cars and trucks. gotta bust a nut somehow😉

@19Dad84bod

7 жыл бұрын

Hahaha glad I wasn't the only one

They did all this with tools from harbor freight

@debrademingwalsh7495

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂

@billybobs841

2 жыл бұрын

Icon series

Excellent video!

I've watched RJC work wrecks a few times. They're good. CSX had a traction motor seize up near us a while back. Really did a job on the rails, they looked like a washboard. Expect they replaced the rails too.

Yeah, the traction motor was definitely seized. You can see that the wheels aren't turning when they pull it. No way to get it to the shop w/o pulling the motor. And no way CSX would spend that kind of money if they didn't have to. So why all of the second guessing? Really cool video. Thanks!

@gregorymartin219

8 жыл бұрын

+William Taylor If that was in fort Montgomery ny it is a hard area to work at the bottom of a big hill/ mountain along the Hudson river single I think in that area, track heavy usage by freight & passenger . It is just above the fort / school West Point. I thought it is a major train usage along with another track on the other side of the hudson river. I would think taking a chance of derailment would not be smart.

@BruceBergman

5 жыл бұрын

I agree if they couldn't if they had to do the damn work in the field get it movable they had to do the work in the field to get it movable sometimes you got to spend the money commit to get the damn things doneyou have to be able to move it to get it back in to get fixed if it won't move you got to do the work in the field simple as that

@BruceBergman

5 жыл бұрын

H thing that surprises me is how they let it out of the yard with one wheel with one wheel locked up somebody did not inspect things properly I bet you

The best part is at the end when he blows that horn. No other sound like it. Just makes me want to be a hobo.

That was awesome TY for sharing

Love seeing how stuff works!!! Subbed ;)

Mike Rowe would have a big smile on his face. it's a dirty job and it had to be done

@RobbieHatley

4 жыл бұрын

Not really very dirty. Somewhat dangerous, though, especially if the people doing the job don't watch what they're doing. It obviously requires a lot of training and a good safety culture. (Having a 5-ton motor, or a 500-ton locomotive, dropped on one can be injurious or fatal.)

It looks like they removed the motor and replaced it with an idler set. Maybe to limp back to the shop for proper replacement??

Very well trained professionals

Great video, very entertaining and interesting, thank you for sharing...

I love to watch real pros work. Tell the rookie it's rightey tightey lefty loosey.

Wonder who was the lucky guy who got to attach the winch cable to the bad motor to pull it out.

@josephkrizauskas1052

5 жыл бұрын

I HOPE he got a big pay bonus and I bet they probably drew straws to see who does it. ( LOL )

TG for RJ Corman, Hulcher & the people that invented the pipelayer attachement ( and beefed it up to handle Loco recovery work)

That looks like really hard work

The title should of been: "REMOVING a Traction Motor from a AC6000"

@oldedwardian1778

5 жыл бұрын

Wow what a revelation, now everything is perfectly clear.

@capnskiddies

4 жыл бұрын

You should have written "should have", but there's none of us perfect.

@RobbieHatley

4 жыл бұрын

The traction motor _does_ get "replaced" in this video... just, not with another traction motor (they use a plain axle instead). They probably figured it would be safer and easier to install a new motor in the shop rather than in the field.

The train was towed away at the end which tells me a free axle set was installed only. No motor.

@RobbieHatley

4 жыл бұрын

suffolk6311 : Re "...a free axle set was installed only. No motor.": Yes. If the motor of a pickup seizes-up on the side of a highway, would one install a new motor on the spot? No; one needs proper facilities, equipment, and tools for that; so instead, one would tow the pickup to a repair shop and replace the motor _there_ . Which is what these trainmen decided to do with this locomotive: they elected to replace the bad motor with an axle only in the field, then tow it to a repair shop where it's safer and easier to replace the motor.

@capnskiddies

4 жыл бұрын

It could even be working with five motors.

@falrus

4 жыл бұрын

@@RobbieHatley why did not they tow it away with not extra repair?

@RobbieHatley

4 жыл бұрын

@@falrus : What's happening in this video is, the railroad folks removed a bad traction motor from a locomotive, replaced it with an axle only (no motor), then towed it to a repair facility which has all of the tools and supplies they need to do a proper repair. The same would be done if the motor in your car froze up: AAA would tow it to a repair shop. They wouldn't try to repair or replace the bad motor on the side of the road, for multiple reasons: too dangerous, too difficult, and the proper tools and supplies and environment are not present.

@falrus

4 жыл бұрын

@@RobbieHatley if motor in my car froze up, I would not even take wrench. I would tow it straight to the shop.

This awesome and a professional way off doing it good job guys

Rj Corman, when they come to town prepare to be impressed.

Wow! The weight of that motor almost tips the D8 lifting it...

@ralfie8801

7 жыл бұрын

easydoz1 Not a D-8. That's a bulldozer. A 977 Track Loader is what they used to lift the traction motor wth. Not the same tractor by a long shot.

@KenSilvers

4 жыл бұрын

easydoz1 Not a D8

You could have simply pulled into a JIffy Lube for an oil change and tire rotation! :)

@windwhipped5

2 жыл бұрын

Im sure they woulda tried to upsale with a special order filter they have to ship from California..😁

@ernestanderson3726

2 жыл бұрын

@@windwhipped5 Too Funny.. But true..

Great video looks like fun work

Great show, removed the old motor but forgot to replace it with another one.

Let's call it "Removing a traction motor on a AC6000"..... so we are correct in what happened.

It is called a "locked axle." These locomotives are routinely inspected so something like this is a rare,(perhaps once /year) A locked axle occurs when the lubricant in the pan of the motor escapes from a seal going bad , or perhaps a tooth on either the drive pinion of the motor or wheelset chipped off and became jammed in turn locking the axle. At any rate, a locomotive cannot be moved to a repair facility without a high probability of a derailment, so a "field repair," with an idler wheelset gets the locomotive moving to a proper repair at a locomotive shop. (in this case, probably Selkirk is closest) Corman gets BIG BUCK$ for a derailment or field repair like this. The labor alone is @ $80/hr for 8 men , 4-6 hrs. for a job like this, longer for derailments.

@BairdRayburne

5 жыл бұрын

When I worked for Santa fe as a locomotive machinist we would just with a laborer or another machinist and cut the lube box huck bolts remove the pans and cut the pinion shaft. It would then be moved to Barstow LMIT where I worked to get a traction moter. A lot cheaper then 8 guys and equipment fees.

@BairdRayburne

5 жыл бұрын

Meant to say we would go out with a laborer or another machinist so you had a second person incase of an emergency and they could also hand tools underneath. Laborers didn't do the work.

Amazing video

R J CORMAN HIS CREW ARE GOOD AT TEIR JOB THEY GET THE JOB DONE

please pardon the nub question from a NON railroad expert but couldnt the motor have been isolated electrically and coast to the next maintenance event? because it always seems there are extra motive power available, just sayin

@Shit_I_Missed.

8 жыл бұрын

Not if the motor has seized. If it's seized, as it appears it has in the video, it's not doing any kind of coasting, and may in fact cause further damage to the locomotive and the rails it rides on

@mayhemmike1789

7 жыл бұрын

all depends on what the problem was

@mikeypops73

5 жыл бұрын

Not a locked axle

Seems to me that if you're paying RJ Corman a ton of money it wouldn't' cost much more to replace the powered axe with another powered axle.

@JohnnyAGraves

4 жыл бұрын

jw '46 ton of money...ton... no pun intended? Being a non rail guy, this was cool to watch. And educational.

Very great work men

Nice work. The derailment company has a location in our township. They have great response time. I see their convoys rolling. Don't get in their way...haha

4 жыл бұрын

James Emmenecker Sr. Where would that be? What Town & State?