I just had a heart attack and in the hospital, I was watching and my Cardioligist came and asked what I am watching, he sat down and watched. After the video was over he started talking about his dad who was an engineer on southern pacific.

@eastterminalrailway5975

2 жыл бұрын

Phillips Well you made a deeper connection with him, good work. Get better and get back here, we need you! Mean time you are authorized to work remote. Brian

i think getting a locomotive shed would be a good idea, mainly to protect 2021 from more vandals, but it would also give you a better spot to work on the engine in a cleaner and safer area to work on the engine away from the elements.

@kevinkearney6847

2 жыл бұрын

I was just going to say that! I have framing tools and time every 2 weeks to get a group together and build something for these guys and protect the 2021. Any interest or thoughts?

@martindoyle831

2 жыл бұрын

Could build it using 8 containers . Then just needs roof and doors

@martindoyle831

2 жыл бұрын

Plus it would give them 4 containers on grpund for storage. And upstairs office space in the shop with the other 4 containers

@eastterminalrailway5975

2 жыл бұрын

There are so many good reasons to build a building, but unlike a tractor, this building would have to be over the tracks. Right now I would rather leave the tracks open for car storage. I hope the route map comes out soon, then we can all chime in and vote on a spot. Brian

@kevinkearney6847

2 жыл бұрын

@@eastterminalrailway5975 Brian, I have been a train enthusiasts all my life, coming out and spending a few days working on something for your railroad would bring me great pride in having something to do with it. You let me know and I'll show up with tools. 🤝

Be careful with all that paint dust. If it is original paint, it may be LEAD paint. Use PPE! Those two 30+ ton "Clevises" are actually called Shackles. On the brake ratchet, if it's steel, weld it. If it's cast iron, braze it. Cast Iron does not weld well. Thanks for the video. Jon

Lost seven (7) in the St. Louis and Edwardsville, IL, areas. Thanks for the Prayers & Thoughts.🙏👍

Never sadle a dead horse 🐎. What someone needs to know for the use of a Crosby a.k.a cable clamp. Shirts and mug turn out pretty sweet. High visibility

@eastterminalrailway5975

2 жыл бұрын

tommy Few know that saying, I'll cover it in an upcoming video and give you the credit! Thanks for following. Brian

Another informative vlog. I would put a sign or window sticker stating, WARNING "24 Hour CCTV in use"

I would brush up on FRA rules in regards to handbrake repairs on locomotives. Right now since the ETR is isolated the FRA isn't overly concerned. This will all change when ETR completes it's outside world connection.

Another great video. Watching you take apart the parking brake shaft I was thinking the same thing. Please don’t let there be any frozen bolts that will not move. Thanks for the class lesson today and I already sent a prayer out for the people who were impacted by the bad weather. Can’t wait to see the tracks getting rebuilt. I hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Be well!!

Adjusting linkage. Since it’s Sunday and a good time for confession I’ll admit that I adjusted the throttle linkage on my 16 year olds car so he could not get full throttle. 35 years ago

@eastterminalrailway5975

2 жыл бұрын

Barry You are a kind and caring father, and a little sneaky, but kind and caring. Brian

@barrybickle7992

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I want to come visit you next spring

Good afternoon to all from SE Louisiana 12 Dec 21.

I would recommend dropping a few hints that you would like a hip-flask and a bottle of your favourite tipple for Xmas. When your out and about working on cold winters days, and you think you might be coming down with a cold or cough you need something to warm you up. My choice to keep colds at bay is a tot of brandy, hot water and some honey.

Just a thought, you may want to pick up a lead paint tester at a hardware store or online. Inside or out, if any of that paint is the old lead based type, you're gonna want to wear a respirator when cleaning up and stripping off the old stuff.

@eastterminalrailway5975

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Aaron I see if they have them. Brian

Seeing you do the cab cleaning reminded me of my daily to-do list on my motors before I started my runs. Like you, I swept out the cab and the walk ways, took the Windex to the windows inside and out, checked the oil and water levels, checked the brake shoes and adjusted them if needed, checked sand in the sand boxes and added if needed, checked lights, bell, radio, gauges, and checked air brakes for leakage, and revved up the motors to blow out excess carbon build-up in the stacks especially in the dry season. Just a few of the things I did to insure a safe and trouble free run. Keep safe and as for the broom you borrowed from the missus, the secret's safe with me.

@eastterminalrailway5975

2 жыл бұрын

George Do you have any idea how many people would like to start their day that way? Just one day and they would be happy forever! Good for you, and thanks for being a transportation hero! Brian

@georgecarter838

2 жыл бұрын

@@eastterminalrailway5975 And thank you for doing what me and my better half were not able to do. We almost had our own track back in 1990, but was outbid on it. Seeing you and Graham do this brings back memories of a "what if", but it's all good. All the best to you and the entire ETR family!

Great job on the sweeping up. I know it will get the royal treatment later.. Oh by the way. My wife caught me stealing her broom and got on my case about it. I said she was mad because without her broom, she would have to walk everywhere. Amd also, my area of expertise is communications, business radios, mobile radios,,cellular and walkie talkies.

I see I'm not the only person asking = When are you building a 'Pole Barn' as a combination Engine House and ETR Office space? This would really help in security of, and for, the '2021' 🙂

@shopdog831

2 жыл бұрын

If he had the money to do it he would be he’s all ready answered this question

@eastterminalrailway5975

2 жыл бұрын

There are so many good reasons to build one, but unlike a tractor, this building would have to be over the tracks. Right now I would rather leave the tracks open for car storage. I hope the route map comes out soon, then we can all chime in and vote on a spot. Brian

Good work. Locomotive maintenance is important. Today I’m heading up to the railway to clean mud rails at 4 crossings that are full of dirt. The weather is perfect today for such operation. Then I will check the water levels on our locomotive batteries for our ALCO RS-3 built in 1953, #22 still operating on the YDHR.

@eastterminalrailway5975

2 жыл бұрын

Dave We've gone on several derailments that were caused by those not being cleaned! Way to be on guard, and wisely using a good a day for such tasks. Brian

FYI. There is a way to make a turnbuckle using two right hand threads. One clevis end has a fine thread pitch and the other end has a course thread pitch. For example: if there was a 3/4-10 thread one one end of the stud and a 3/4-20 thread on the other end, if the stud was turned 10 rotations there would be a 1/2 inch deference in the length of the linkage. It is not as efficient as a "true" turnbuckle but it does work. It would have worked great for the fine tuning you were doing on the linkage.

I can't stand shopping either. The only holiday tradition I still have is stocking up on stuff before Halloween and not stepping foot in a store again till after new years. I used to go shopping when absolutely needed in the middle of the night but that is no longer an option since everything closes early these days. So I just don't go. I do however celebrate groundhogs day every year by having one for dinner. Phil says 6 more weeks of winter and since I have gotten almost a foot here today I may believe him.

Paint the shaft, our first hint of Company colors!

cool now you know what to get her for Christmas a new broom lol ,,,, what could go wrong with that ha ha ha

Thanks for taking us along again, Brian. Merry Christmas to your family from my family!

Mrs. ETR sounds like a wise and patient woman.

@eastterminalrailway5975

2 жыл бұрын

I'm a luckey guy!

I would have left it right where it was with the tooth missing if the gear isn't cracked as a "General Rule" you don't "Weld on Safety Appliance" your comp bars are called Transition Bars on the UPRR used to transition from heave rail to lighter rail like going from Main track to Siding or Yard tracks

I am just so enjoying viewing the video's. Being from Lincolnshire - UK, I find some of the words that are used during your conversations and discriptions are different from the UK - english, but, this does not stop me from waiting for the next video / episode to be released. You have certainly come a long way in the past year, especially with the locomotive, and doing some trackwork too!! Anyhow; wishing you and your family: "HAPPY CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR" hoping that you shall have a wonderful time with your family and friends. Cheers John P

The channel was randomly given in my feed. loving it so far keep it up!.

Your making headway, keep up the good work. You’ve already came a long way. It’s looking so good around there. 👍👍👍❤️

At least ya getting things done bro, a little at a time but getting it done. Safe travels up your way.

Oh my friend maybe you should of worn a mask in that confined space. Never know whats in that dust of an old locomotive. Asbestos, mold, etc. Hopefully you didn't have any problems after or down the road. Hey, I just ordered my orange ETR anniversary shirt! So excited! 😁 I think I've been watching your videos from almost the very beginning. I love your teaching style and endless humility. God's speed to you and Graham.

Another great video that captures the spirit of the Christmas Season. Thanks for this. Over 2800 people have viewed this already and enjoying the good will it shares with all of us. ETR leads by example and shows us to keep attempting to accomplish all the things that ensure success. Even when things go wrong hard work will overcome. I expect if we had an ETR shipping address you would be loaded down with switch brooms, break gear, cameras and anything else you would mention. Maybe the wrong idea but just a way for us to share our joy and concern for ETR with you. Christmas isn't about the material world but we often like to share with people (and Railways) at this time of year. Certainly the ETR doesn't need to become the fancy Empire Builder but a baby born in a manger has shown us that great ideas can come from humble origins. Thanks ETR. Enjoying the progress. Loved the video.

With winter coming a strip heater in the cab would be a useful addition.

It's amazing how you can take something difficult,& make it sound so easy...Great work !

@eastterminalrailway5975

2 жыл бұрын

Dan That's a huge compliment. I really appreciate you saying that! Brian

@dancook7334

2 жыл бұрын

@@eastterminalrailway5975 you're more than welcome, just speaking the truth .

Buy a foot long to 18" long piece of bar stock. Face and center drill the ends . Turn down both ends to clamp in an indexing head with a chuck. Bolted to either a horizontal or vertical mill. Cut the full length pawls. The back in the lathe to cut the shoulder, bore the center, cut that gear off and dh the rest in that order. Put the others on ebay. Depending if the pawl locking face is 90 degrees or less. Depends how to cut it. Clean any used gear completely and have an automotive engine rebuilder magnaflux the gear. Take your coupler pins also to know if those are cracked before you start tugging on cars since you dont have a round house to turn the 50 tonner

Pack your phone in a bowl of rice for 3 days. The rice removes moisture from the mobile phone. Never put your mobile phone on a heater to dry. Greetings from Berlin/ Germany. Sven

@eastterminalrailway5975

2 жыл бұрын

Sven Thanks for following from afar! B.

The question of whether or not to weld the ratchet stop for the manual brakes depends or what it is made of and how it was made, if it is a cast part, welding is not going to be easy, it can be done, but you have to heat the part up to the proper temperature before welding and let it cool slowly otherwise it could crack. Generally you would put it in an oven to heat and cool it, lowering the temperature gradually. BTW, my previous comment about loosening the screw and turning it will not work, you might be able to rotate it 180 degrees since it is held by a through bolt, but only if the bolt goes through the exact center of the shaft. A lot of times they were not so precise when drilling the through hole so you can only get the bolt through one way, if you rotate it 180 degrees the holes would not line up. Of course you could run a drill bit through the holes to get a bolt through when rotated but that would leave some play in the part.

I have no idea how many of the teeth get "engaged" when setting the break but was wondering if you could have taken the through bolt out, rotated the gear half a turn and reset the bolt. Thinking you would be using the other half of the gear. Bush fix I know. Just a thought.

If you borrow something you should return it in as good or better shape than when you got it. If you break it you should replace it.

Typically a turnbuckle is a simple device for adjusting the effective length of a rod. It has left and right hand threads. The turnbuckle is usually centered in the rod which has corresponding left and right hand threads screwed in. A relevant example is a truss rod freight or passenger car made of wood.

BTW, I would have taken out the entire break lever too before realizing it would have been better to leave the top bracket and lever bar. But as you pointed out, now much easier to clean and repaint in an heated environment.

@eastterminalrailway5975

2 жыл бұрын

I was trying to pull it up and out and kept hitting something, got looking, it was a good tooth!

A clean worksite is a safe worksite. As far as "Ready for Christmas," I am ready. It marks the end of the year for me, and I like to take off from work and enjoy the time in peace. If you're worried about gift giving and shopping, then you are missing the point of the holiday. You don't seem to be shy about your faith, so my advice would be to take the commercialism out of Christmas, and keep Christ in Christmas. That is something I am admittedly still working on myself. This year after years of not doing anything, I sent my brother's home made cookies using our Grandmother's hand written recipes. That is much better than a toy that is going to break, and be forgotten after a year. My hope is to keep it up so my nieces and nephew can enjoy the same love that my Grandmother gave to my brothers and me.

@eastterminalrailway5975

2 жыл бұрын

84 Nice idea! and thanks for the encouragement! Brian

I’m wondering if you’ve any plans to erect any covered accommodation for the locomotive? I’d assume it would assist the overhaul of the loco, and provide much needed secure undercover space ?

@tomroise9426

2 жыл бұрын

Just a matter of time

Merry Christmas ETR team.

Classic switch broom!!! Those are nice...

@billmoran3812

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve spent way too much time on the “operator’s end” of those.

Mrs ETR is long suffering,. Careful, broom stealing may be the last straw.

I just noticed the seat in the cab! What is that? A dead sheep? Splurge a little and get something decent. Don’t forget the 2021 ETR logo! 🤓. Please consider offering other colors for the t-shirt. I really like the new shirt but I’m a big guy and I would look like the great pumpkin Charlie Brown.

Enjoyable video. Thanks

Ask Santa for a new camera for Christmas (the waterproof type). Great video! Merry Christmas!

If you get some time, it'd be nice to see a video on the crane. Is that an 8V71 Detroit in the lower? Also, how's the bulldozer? Thanks for the great videos.

Working inside the locomotive is a good place to be on a rainy day.

@eastterminalrailway5975

2 жыл бұрын

George Nothing could be finer....well I guess dinner at Franks Diner. Thanks for tuning in. Brian

It is worth the time finding out if a spare is available and what it cost might be. Gee, I wish I could be put to work cleaning up that cab. That is going to be a great place to be when it is done.

A clean locomotive is a happy locomotive.

I bought some merch... for myself, no one is going w/o shoes! 😅JK. Nice episode execpt for camera mishap. Have a Merry Christmas & a Safe & Happy New Year!

@eastterminalrailway5975

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! You too!

Id love to have a big ETR coffee cup, and a hoodie! in a few days im going to order them. : )

Your vlog brings back memories of being 13 to 15 years old and having the train engineer pick up my Uncle and I and take us to the Breaker on Saturday morning where my Uncle would load the cars with coal and we would use a "lever" to move the next car into the Breaker. My job was to help move the hopper into the Breaker with a "lever bar" then I would run to the bin and shovel the coal down into the hopper. Try that today.

@eastterminalrailway5975

2 жыл бұрын

Bill Wow, you lived it and most people have only seen that in movies. Thanks for following and adding! Brian

the ETR seems to be progressing slowly but a long way from being finished but i can't wait to see what ETR will look like fully finished and in revenue service especially the locomotive i already see some grain hoppers in the back round.

Are you gonna put a conductor/brakmen seat in the cab?That way anyone riding in the cab with you would have a place to sit.Thsnks.Have a great Holliday.Donald.

I also think that an engine shed/shop should be a priority.

Something that has worked for me in the U.K. I dropped a small electronic unit in a pond for a few seconds. It stopped working. I put it in a plastic box with a small dehumidifier. The sort that comprises of a plastic container with granules in the top. Water collection area at the bottom. Left it in that small sealed box for six days. ( 20 Centigrade/68 Fahrenheit ) The unit now works.

@eastterminalrailway5975

2 жыл бұрын

Dave I have heard of burying it in rice too, just not while Mrs. ETR is in the kitchen. Brian

@davecooper3238

2 жыл бұрын

@@eastterminalrailway5975 I tried the rice a few years ago. Unfortunately it did not work for me. That’s why I tried the dehumidifier experiment. Hope you can resurrect the camera.

Have you thought about just loosening up the sprocket and rotating it 180 degrees so that the bad tooth is in a different location. We use this method on the starter rings on Model T's. The engine generally stops in a certain position; so, the worn section of the flywheel gear that is engaged by the starter usually starts in the same location and wears just one area of the the gear. I hope that this makes sense. Great videos btw.

Thank you for sharing. Take it to the ETR weld shop and have one of the shop welders weld it up, they do some really nice work in their department.

@eastterminalrailway5975

2 жыл бұрын

I stopped by and they were all at White Castle!

Friday was bad. I got storm damage in my backyard and the rotation that hit Ada passed right over my house. I was up for over 24 hours watching that system. I feel bad for those in Illinois, Arkansas, and Kentucky.

Buy the used one and weld up the old one as a spare. You could arc that and grind it so you'd never know it had a repair anyhow.

My wife has a broom too and it flies!

Definitely buy the new used gear, then weld the old one as a spare . In my opinion.

Thanks for checking - I would probably have put a turnbuckle in that spot.

A good Sunday thing to do: Watch a guy clean out a locomotive cab. The Buffalo Bills @ Tampa isn't on 'til 4:30.

BTW, look for a local, "DUSTLESS WATER BLASTING". That just might be what you need for good 'ol' 2021 ;}>

Kroil is the best penatrating oil. It's what the industry uses. I used it over 40 years in the petrochemical industry. Formally known as Areo Kroil. It's the best.

Dont weld it. This is a safety device and safety systems should only be replaced not repaired. God forbid that anything bad should happen it will only come back to bite you on your conscious but also in the wallet.

The only exception to the threaded rod scenario is when the threads on each end of the rod are different number of tpi, for example if you had course threads on one end and fine threads on the other end. The rod could be turned for extremely fine adjustments. The valve rods on my 1.5" scale live steam mogul are made in this way.

I'd say Weld up or braze a new tooth, that thing isn't exactly a Swiss watch! : ) If your repair looks like it might wear out or fail, then look for a new part. I think the folks saying turn it 180' have a good point too.

Turnbuckles allow for finer adjustments. A Clovis requires a half turn to re-engage the pin

I certainly don't know much about used locomotive parts; but I do know that I am allergic to in-store Christmas shopping as well.

@eastterminalrailway5975

2 жыл бұрын

Tim Id rather work in the rain...w/o coffee, than shop. Yieks!

Good afternoon and a good day to everyone.

If the gear is pot metal not cast it will be more work welding it up . It can work but its a pain in the ass . If the new/old part is on hand and not a huge amount of cash buy it , If you have the new one then the old one becomes a backup for u .good luck 👍. Remember, in the end it is your $$ that is or isn't going to be spent.time is money 💰

My guess is $75 without shipping. I say weld it. Plenty strong enough to take the set of the brake.

Good luck with the gear and camera. I hope you are able to revive it.

After 60 years of working with hand tools, I always try to have on gloves when working with a wrench as mine seem to slip off the nut and my knuckles find something sharp near by. I cringe when I see you without some type of glove on your hands. Be safe and am enjoying seeing your railroad progress.

@eastterminalrailway5975

2 жыл бұрын

Don You've been at it longer than I have, I should listen. Brian

@donwheeler1683

2 жыл бұрын

@@eastterminalrailway5975, Brian, I have a G scale model outdoor railroad in my back yard. Any time I go out to work on the brass track with a screw driver in my hand and no gloves, I end up cutting my fingers or hand somewhere as the screw driver slips and that darn sharp brass connector cuts me every time. I finally learned! =D=

Route Map!!! YES 👏🏼 👌🏼

Get a machinist to make 10 gears if you can sell them to a parts guy.

I would try to weld it first or order the replacement and keep the welded one for a spare. Still need to be looking into an office building for the future for security. Nothing too big but that looks occupied. Stay safe my friend.

Repair, buy used, or sometimes it is better to think of ways to improve what was a design shortcoming from a time years ago. 50-70's many things were built as was easiest to do when something was assembled and planned obsolesce was part of the engineering model. Too often little is thought of repair and maintenance of equipment once aged in the field.......

I hereby volunteer to serve on "The Beer Committee."

I bought the yellow shirt with ETR on the front and "I stop for all RR crossings". The shirt has been worn three times and the collar is coming apart. Very poor sewing. I don't want my money back, but buyer beware. Love the presentation and the classroom sessions. I can hardly wait for the first storage cars and a good coat of white paint in the cab.

@eastterminalrailway5975

2 жыл бұрын

Mike Thanks for following and a BIG thanks for telling me there is a problem. I will email you and we will find out about this and fix it. Stand by. Brian

I would clean the area in the Loco where the shaft is located, now that it is out and wire brush and prime the area before replacing the shaft. I opt for welding and getting the spare if available. That way 2021 has it's first spare part. 8-)

Hey guys, let's ask around and get some help for you to build a locomotive shed! I have time every 2 weeks for 5 days to help. I have a compressor, nail guns, know how and time.

I believe you are correct on the turnbuckle vs clevis. BUT, with 40 years in Heavy Industrial maintenance we always called the big U shaped ones with a single pin a Shackle. Either I'm wrong or you are.

@tonybaron5908

2 жыл бұрын

On the ETR it's a clevis. Everywhere else it's a shackle.

@eastterminalrailway5975

2 жыл бұрын

O.K. Your post set me back...I had to think...I call them shackle too, but I googled clevis and shackles came up. Some terms are regional, maybe this is one that is used both ways. I Love your comment! because I say something, means it needs researched! Brian

How about cleaning up the inside of the operators station and putting a coat or two of primer on to brighten it up? I know a full paint job is in the future, but this could be done in a day (I think) and would be a nice sign of progress.

I'd get a few kids together and have them start painting the exterior a little bit at a time

@dennisb-trains23

2 жыл бұрын

Scooby doo and flintstones!! 😛😍

You may want to try a Felton Track Broom. The handles are slightly longer, slightly bigger around and the bristles are a little finer than the Perfex broom you have.

@eastterminalrailway5975

2 жыл бұрын

I'll look for the Felton, I bet you use your knowledge of RR brooms to impress people at holiday parties. Brian

Those orange "clevises" are called SPAS, screw pin anchor shackles.

If the part is not to much money , buy it , otherwise weld it , and save a few bucks . It will work fine for years to come . Thank you .

Health and safety tip, if you are doing any "cleaning" ie: sweeping, dusting, even mopping in an old locomotive an n95 at minimum with wrap around goggles to protect from dust particulates getting in you eyes nose and mouth. Happy cleaning and happier holidays.

@lilbigmorgan

2 жыл бұрын

You never know what nasties can be on the floor or in window frames, mold, old paint and rust dont mix well with eyes and lungs. I learned that the hard way volunteering at the CSRM. (California State Railroad Museum Sacramento, CA)

@alcopower5710

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe a write up is in order lol

@eastterminalrailway5975

2 жыл бұрын

Ouch! My file is aready full. Brian

What was that cut of cars at the beginning of the ETR? (off the connection to the foreign railroad) 🤔🤔🤔

Cool brother

I would just clean & weld up a new tooth, two pieces of copper on the faces of the gear to cut down on grinding and some 7018 rod and about a hour of your time, good luck & be safe

@eastterminalrailway5975

2 жыл бұрын

Terence I really like the copper idea. Brian

I would be leaning toward obtaining a replacement gear.

hey from Arkansas! cant wait till you get to start moving cars!! you got a heater in there ? im not a believer, but im keeping a good thought for those poor people. they said this morning the toll is 80 +. it worries me a bit because the next few days here in nw Ark. its going to be in the upper to lower 60s and 70s. in 2009 dec 31, we gad an f3 go through just a mile from us. dont let Mrs ETR catch you with her broom!... she is lible to use it on ya! lol

A Real Turnbuckle has right hand threads on one end and left hand threads on the other. If both ends have right hand threads, turning the center will only move the center from one end to the other. It won't change the length.

Preheat and weld it

That is something that if it was me I would Braze a new tooth on the brake cog, Just be sure to Pre-Heat the whole Cog Before and insulate it to cool down in a bucket of sand, >Joetrak, Baltimore MD