I used to be in Car Management at NS. Unless your RR is listed on the route on the waybill, then your railroad will not be included in the line haul rate. This is the case for many short lines. In your situation you would only get a switching fee. This is totally normal. Don’t worry! The rate should include enough there to cover the switching fee. Tim

@eastterminalrailway5975

2 жыл бұрын

Tim Right there when I needed you! I am learning the business side after doing years on the mechanical side. You saying "don't worry" was comforting.... I kind of felt like we were being thrown out of a party we helped to plan! Brian

@chuckdean4887

2 жыл бұрын

Is this switching fee lucrative? Just curious!

@tomroise9426

2 жыл бұрын

Yes Brian, my two cents would be that you were given the toad rate runaround. This leaves out the “last mile” at each end. When your new customers comes on line, make sure they receive all of their quotes with enough in it to pay you as well.

@eugenetswong

10 ай бұрын

@@eastterminalrailway5975 I don't understand Tim's message, but maybe you can arrange the shipping and loading/unloading services for the customers on your tracks. You could invoice them for a total price, and then list out where money is spent. In other words, the customers pay through you, and not through class 1 or regional railroads.

Brian: As that engine is driving a hydraulic pump, it can be mounted anywhere on that MOW car. All it takes is plumbing it in with hoses, which you will have to do anyway. 2. have you considered mounting the hydraulic pump on one MOW vehicle with quick disconnect hoses, so you could use the hydraulic power on different implements? Saves buying extra engines. - sort of like adding different attachments to a farm tractor or skid steer. With a welder, junkyard parts and flanged wheels, you can do anything. Thanks for the video. Jon

In the U.K. we are generally trained to lift with our legs & not our backs. Back straight, lift with legs.

Brian - as a business guy, I can say I love your thought adding value "plus" to the customer (we unload your skids and put them away, or, we load your scrap into railcars for you). It is absolutely the right line of thought. You should charge a small nominal fee for switching/shifting/last mile that covers your costs plus 10% and focus heavily on adding those value-add services which will always have a higher profit margin. You have potential to make some healthy income if you keep thinking creatively!

@eastterminalrailway5975

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the encouragement, I am better and more comfortable on equipment that with the business side..... but learning. B.

@wilfred8326

2 жыл бұрын

@@eastterminalrailway5975 Brian to add to what thatClintguy says, check on zoning.

@mongrelhalfbreedobern

Жыл бұрын

Enough to cover White Castle. .

Happy Father's Day, Brian! Tim (Seaboard Central) hit the nail on the head with the way the billing works, and that's how I understand it as well. I wouldn't sweat it; switch fees should get it done in your case. As for the value-added idea, that sounds good and you may get some bites on that, but be sure you navigate the liability exposures and requirements there. Companies can get real funny about non-employees coming on their turf when it comes to liability. Just a heads-up on that one, brother. Keep up the good work!

Rail is looking better. I said back when you first bought this yard that I thought buying the old metal company that was there would be a great idea and that you could do scrap metal gondola loading there. I highly recommend that you clear the land at the back behind where the tracks end. You own that square property that is all woods right now I would put an ad on Nextdoor and offer the wood to anyone who wants to come and cut down the trees They have easy access from the backside where the street runs right along side the back of the property. Get that cleared out and look for abandoned rails, like NJ has lines that are abandoned, and get the rail, the switches, the ties, plates, anything else that you can. And add a terminal to the end of the track. You can put in 4 switches and 90 degree turns and park cars on them. Adding a 2nd track is a good idea. You can have a track that you park the cars that are all the same thing so you can pull the first one out as they are needed And the original track you can park the different cars on each switch spur Or you could use that second track to move cars off the original track and put them on the second track to get to the car you need.

@chuckdean4887

2 жыл бұрын

Who does he have to contact to get this material would be helpful for him to know and get ahead of the game cause this is a great idea!

@ocsrc

2 жыл бұрын

@@chuckdean4887 I saw a video on here, I don't know where in NJ it is. I think it was northern NJ. The track had the old signals and switches, but it was definitely abandoned. There were damaged sections. If I could find the link I would post it, but I would bet there are other lines like this where track is just sitting there and will eventually be ripped up. I saw another video in NJ also, where the track was abandoned. It ran along a canal, parallel to it Here in Eastern Pennsylvania there was track from Coopersburg to Hellertown, but that was ripped out when they put in the bike path. They left the control boxes and the old Reading Railroad signals Not sure why they left them. Maybe the town didn't want to spend the money to remove them. But even the signals could be of use. Putting in a signal for the siding to the main I will keep an eye out and post the links the next time I see a video like that

@chuckdean4887

2 жыл бұрын

@@ocsrc was it near the town of Phillipsburg? Or more southern NJ? Might help with a search on KZread? Or perhaps it’s in your history you could find it? Nice information tho!

Brian - I work in rail pricing for a large boxcar shipper. Do not be deterred by the comment about not sharing in line haul (freight) revenue. There are different types of carriers when it comes to rating (haulage, handling, switch, etc). Given your position in the route, you'd be best positioned as a switch carrier that charges a blanket switch fee per loaded car. That still leaves you room to charge for additional intraplant moves and other accesorials. Class 1s will have the option to include your fee in their line haul quote. It'll just be a seperate item on the bill. Wish you the best.

I have been fascinated by trains since I was younger (much, much younger) which is one of the reasons I so enjoy the ETR channel. What a great way to further bonding between a father and son! Anyhoo, I do have one (little) nit to pick regarding today's episode -- "What's behind Door #...) is the catch phrase for Let's Make a Deal, NOT the Price is Right. Other than that I found myself enjoying the episode and after reading the comments here feel that all will work out for you and the ETR

@eastterminalrailway5975

2 жыл бұрын

Well..................you are absolutely right. I didn't even catch my own mistake. Thanks for the clarity. B.

It is always an honor to spend time with you especially on Father's Day! I was thinking about mine yesterday while the Dad's received a blessing at church. I know your faith carries you along. God Speed ETR!

Brian, I have studied RR'S for 30 years, did Transportation Management for the Army for 21 years, did civillian RR-ing, I have a History Degree.... a very varied background.... I see that you have opportunities for this tracks and the immediate customers but you could offer team track services weather you do it or the customer does (transloading). You could perhaps lure customers to the RR via offering services class ones don't. Go to potential customers and ask "Why don't they use RR?" I have often heard if it is a regional grocery store or home improvement store that they never know what car is coming to the interchange when. The class 1 wasn't responsive so shortline decided to be. Shortline tried to make everyone a member of sales. Give them a business card to hand to a plant manager to call RR Office to open line. Anyways best of luck!

The passion these two have for their rail work! 🙌 Happy Father’s day.

Good morning to all from SE Louisiana 20 Jun 22.

I know it can be discouraging at times, but stick with it, if you can. You're living the dream for many of us and I only wish I could leave my rat race for something like that. It may be back breaking and expensive, but the experience is worth a lot!

@eastterminalrailway5975

2 жыл бұрын

Thank You, it is blast to be able to be really creative with a job, trying new ideas, and possibilities. B..

I know nothing about railroads, but I stumbled upon your videos and found them very interesting, almost addictive! And so now I consider myself a fan of the ETR and I’m rooting for you! I can’t imagine how this big yellow piece of steel functions in your operations, but I’m gonna stick around to find out! Best of luck! And I wish you great success!

@eastterminalrailway5975

2 жыл бұрын

W Welcome aboard! We are at all levels of RR knowledge but learn something each week! Many of the ETR Nation are super knowledgeable and helpful, thanks for joining in! I hope you feel welcome. Brian

Mr. Sayre is a hero to us viewers. How can we be more like Mr. Sayre and ship brand new useful material and equipment to the East Terminal Railway? Thanks for another fine video that takes us from where ever we are to the fantastic world that is the East Terminal Railway.

I see your concerns. Reminds me back in late 90’s conrail sold off 15 miles of rail to a 3rd party as rail was deteriorating and conrail didn’t want to invest in the rail.There was about 5-6 customers on this line and we were a scrap yard at time receiving 8-12 gondola cars a week. From my understanding the third party rail company that purchased rail was going to charge $400 per car delivery fee and then additional $400 for pickup fee per car. Let’s say owner of scrap yard ceased all rail cars and trucked everything to mills for over couple years until they renegotiated pricing.

@eastterminalrailway5975

2 жыл бұрын

Its that add on that I'm concerned about. B.

Personally, I would not lose any sleep over charging CSX or NS as they are a monopoly and charge just about whatever they want. The important thing is to make sure your rr earns a fair price for it's service. At some point, the big rr abandoned what is now your rr, so, they knew that to service the industries on your rr, they would have to pay. End of story, have a nice day. Glad to see someone donated an engine.

Red Springs and Northern in NC has rails to light for freight, they move people with speeders.

Thanks for sharing us with your group Brian! Our projects are similar, but different in a way. There's 4 of us trying to build a life size train set for fun. ETR is at least connected to a rail net work and you can at least run it as a business. We love watching your videos and if you need help with any tools or machines just ask. The 4 of us at SHC travel, buy, restore, tinker, and collect just RR stuff.

@sandhillcentralrailway4447

2 жыл бұрын

@East Terminal Railway

@eastterminalrailway5975

2 жыл бұрын

Nice to meet you! I like your M.O. sometimes you can ruin a good hobby trying to make it a business! I think of pro golfers....do they even enjoy playing any more? Enjoy every day, treat each other with respect and have a blast! ETR

Thank you for sharing. Enjoyed.

I don’t know beans about billing, cross-billing, etc., but we have a railroad in this area that switches many area industries. I suggest you contact the Minnesota Commercial Railroad (MNNR)here in St. Paul, MN. I have no doubt that they could offer some real clarity.

@eastterminalrailway5975

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ill try that. B.

Interesting, as always. I am always eager for the next episode.

I like your candor as usual Brian. Thanks for the update. I know that the Lord has plans for you. Sure there will be hills and valleys on this journey, but i think 24000 plus subscribers are cheering you on! Always anticipating next video!!

@eastterminalrailway5975

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly. B.

Such an always-true statement in the spring, summer and fall of each year -- the weeds are always growing. Genuine wisdom...

Thats a interesting proposal on the loading the cars.i work at a factory and the factory lets the trucking company to come in , load their own 18 wheel trailers with forklifts and stage the freight For next day.. i think they do this for insurance purpose so if worker gets hurt from the trucking company running forklift the warehouse doesnt have to worry about workers comp..

Enjoyed this video bro and will check out sandhill for sure. Safe travels

Love the Klezmer music

I have to admit Brian that I have no idea as to how equipment works as a retired R.N. However, your tenacity and drive are refreshing and it is great to see a dream coming true. Best wishes here in Cols. Ohio.

Go with the box 📦 Brian. Out in the field, you will love the electric start and it has a back up start pull cable. Yes its important to the up & running. I am sure that your billing problems work out. Great video Brian 👍👍🚂🪒

You can come at this two ways: 1. You can look into the possibility of billing the regional. I’m not sure what rules there might be that could prevent that, but it would be beneficial if the charges could be incorporated into the final bill from the larger carriers. 2. Your idea that you could load/unload is a great idea. Additionally, you can put companies on a 1-year “by car” payment, but roll over to an annual average where the company pays a set fee based on the previous year’s traffic. For example, the bakery brought in 20 cars per month worth of raw material and shipped out 30 per month of completed product, you’d charge them for handling 50 cars per month the next year, with a clause that they would pay $x.00 more per car if it exceeds 1.5 times the average. Just a thought. As I’ve said before, thanks for sharing your journey with us!

Scrap transload sounds like a perfect start! Time to start considering how you'll achieve the loading unloading. Maybe put that big red crane of yours to good use

Well I expect a high quality pressure washing video from the ol Pott County Legend over at Puddin's Fab Shop but I was not expecting to get bonus pressure washing on an ETR video. Dang ETR Nation has some darned nice folks in it from swarming you all to tackle a recalcitrant small engine to boxing up a brand new crate motor laying around and shipping it off to help a feller out. The added value of providing an unload service could be the way to go in making those additional fees a little more easy to swallow and you might be right with current conditions the time might be right for the ETR to shine. Happy father's day all,I'm not able to just swing by and shoot the bull with the old man anymore.

Happy Fathers Day! Been here from day #1, it gets better and better. Been in the aviation industry for 40 years, and billing gets complicated quickly. Sub and sub-sub contracted repairs (NDI shop to welder to painter then back for installation for example) allows for very small margins, but the amount of thru-put keeps it going. Without any RR experience at all, I’d suggest very detailed billing a lot of A La Carte items. In my world, the bean counters at Corporate will skip right down to the bottom line as to total amount due. Keep going! Heck, I’d pony up some free time if in the area for sure to help out & am rooting for you.

@eastterminalrailway5975

2 жыл бұрын

William That's the flip side to my clean bill, and lots of a-la-cart might be the best, big companies just want it done and done safely. Maybe price is second. B.

Ditch the separate Motors and hydraulic pumps and adapt the excavator system to run all of the equipment. You save money by not having to maintain separate engines and hydraulic systems.

@rickaser2383

2 жыл бұрын

I like the idea of a central power source, but i would not use the excavator; every time you wanted to reposition it you would have to consider the plumbing run and disconnect/reconnect. A central power source set on a central cart that would allow the excavator to travel independently maybe a better option.

@Baystateboy125

2 жыл бұрын

@@rickaser2383 The excavator hydraulic system could be configured so that it runs accessories while at the same time the excavator could move that accessory up and down the rail and easily disconnect if necessary.

Happy Fathers day good luck don't get too down on your progress

@eastterminalrailway5975

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

I have thought some more about the ETRR "concept".... Your derailment and door repair business have you set up to know many area Rail-served industries in your area. You have your Trackmobile. These Industries may not be ETRR customers but you could potentially provide "special services" such as moving the cars arround as desired by the company without a carmover. Many lines both Class 1 and Regional are served M, W, F or Tu, Th...This leaves many potential customers when choosing between Rail or Truck, taking Truck as it is much more flexible HOWEVER, if a non ETRR customer can be convinced to "come back to railroad" if the ETRR could service them with a "roving Trackmobile" You might not earn as much as having everything on your line but it would build your network. One thing you could possibly do is get Eastern Terminal cars to collect per Diem

Thats a great motor, the duro .. i have the same one...

I really think you can use some volunteers to help you out. It seems you're the only one working on this project. If you can gather up a decent sized knowledgeable group, i think your terminal will be up and running in no time

Happy Father’s Day Brian. My expertise was in running trains as an engineer. Railroading many years I picked up a lot of info but I don’t have any advice on this matter. But I’m behind you all the way. I know that you can do it. You’ll make it. 👍👍👍❤️

@eastterminalrailway5975

2 жыл бұрын

Thank You Don, your vote pushes us toward the goal. B.

Brian, I can only applaud your business ethics, regarding 'what you see is what you got" when paying the bill. Regardless of the bottom line I am sure that there must be prospective customers who will choose ETR knowing the quoted price will be without later add-ons. That's important to their costings/budgeting and will, with a dash of your honesty, play a part in their decision making. Stay smiling. Chris

Hope everything works out for yall!

here from day one and NOT leaving anytime soon . you and the crew are good people and iv hoped the best for you all to make this work or not work but yeh I'm not leaving the E.T.R . happy fathers day Bryan . have a good night cheers from upstate eastern n.y.

@eastterminalrailway5975

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@jacobb6788

2 жыл бұрын

@@eastterminalrailway5975 I say you try and fix that old engine and keep everything all original.

What you say about the STB and Tariffs is correct. $500/car/move is the norm. That said, there is opportunities to negotiate deals with your partner Class I railroad to share in their business. The Class 1 railroad becomes your customer. They pay you separate from their tariff. There are opportunities to take in cars for maintenance and make them available to the Class I for use after repairs are made. The car owner pays for the repairs. You might want to negotiate trackage rights on the ETR in return for local pickup and set off of cars on the main line. That is often done with a negotiated arrangement with the Class 1.

@eastterminalrailway5975

2 жыл бұрын

Bill that's really helpful, sounds like you have experience. Brian

Hey Brian Happy Father’s Day. This has been a very interesting journey so far and not even close to being done. I feel that there is someone on here that can always answer your questions. Small victories are always positive so keep the faith. I know a lot of us would love to volunteer to help you, such as a museum 😉 Never be ashamed or prideful to ask for help. You and your son are as about as genuine as it gets. This country needs more of that, it’s what makes us great🇺🇸

@eastterminalrailway5975

2 жыл бұрын

Thank You Richard! kind words.

Well I wonder if you could bill the regional rr? I like the idea of delivering and unloading. Sounds like an awesome operation for all involved. Might be an insurance issue or expense working on another's property. Grateful for the update and y'all are doing great. Nothing great happens overnight. Keep up the great work and stay safe my friend.

@eastterminalrailway5975

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the encouragement! Slow and steady wins the race. B.

@robertbullcarmichael9856

2 жыл бұрын

Those are some of the truest words.

Curtains #1-3, or What’s In The Box? was Let’s Make A Deal with Monty Hall & the lovely Carol Merrill. No big deal…it’s the Klezmer music that brings me to the ETR!

That spike driver attachment would be awesome for you to have.

@eastterminalrailway5975

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! I might look for one to plumb in. B.

enjoyed the "game of choice" and thought the new engine would be the first way yo go, knowing it is a good motor - un-used. Sorry, I got a bit lost on the way you can generate income with your trailers being stored on the line? Anyhow, I am sure that you shall sort it out, and get some advice from the followers / supporters. Keep going; "onwards and upwards!!" best wishes from Lincolnshire UK

Ooh, aah. A brand new crate motor! You are going to need bigger wheels. 😆

@eastterminalrailway5975

2 жыл бұрын

Good one! I missed that one, I would have ridden it like a rented mule. B.

I think you'll be alright. I see the "Law double talk game" and I'm not one to be discouraged by that. The players, no matter how big and scary they may appear to be are not ready for the "unique business model" card that you'll pull from the bottom of the deck.

I was thinking about this over night. You said in a much older video that the regional RR that services you already makes money with parked cars. I wonder if they would be interested in leasing additional space from you to park even more cars. That way the insurance would be their problem. You won't make as much per car but it sounds like the insurance is a stumbling block that could be solved.

@eastterminalrailway5975

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, we have thought about that, but I THINK ( don't know for sure ) that they would only use the ETR for storage if they were chock full , meaning, no room anywhere on their own tracks. But defiantly worth looking into. Brian

Nice

@eastterminalrailway5975

2 жыл бұрын

First in today! Thanks Wade! Brian

Prayers for the ETR

Here's something to consider: what method of billing is better for ETR's cash flow? Will ETR get paid faster by the shipping/receiving customer or by the hauling railroad? Since ETR is local and will have a closer relationship with the customer than they will with CSX/NS, it might be beneficial for ETR to not have to rely on the Big Railroad bureaucracy to process payment. It's easier to knock on the customer's door to ask, "Where's my money?"

@eastterminalrailway5975

2 жыл бұрын

S.D. The ETR Nation is very diverse in skills and just the way we look at stuf. Your point makes a lot of sense! You are right, I would rather have the bill be local than in some hallway in Omaha. B.

Hey I was wondering if you guys would make a promise to donate this peice equipment way down the line to a museum because it's such a historic peice of mow equipment instead of sending it to a scrap yard. I feel like mow is an overlooked peice of railroad history, also happy fathers day!

@eastterminalrailway5975

2 жыл бұрын

That's a good idea. B.

Happy Fathers Day guys!

Brian, Happy Father's day to you, Sir. If possible, see if you might be able to negotiate / contract with your regional carriers so when they do the bill, you'd be included...paid thru them. Just a thought. Good luck, sir.

@eastterminalrailway5975

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for following and thinking of solutions! Brian

With the Prices of Gas and Fuel and Shortages of both of them, it would probably be a good idea to transload those products as well since it’s in high demand and prices are not cheap right now

Brian, trim the piece of hanger that is too close to the engine. Small torch cut would do.

Not trying to “Hammer” the point, but once you find out how expensive hydraulic lines are to replace you’ll realize that consolidation of equipment makes sense.

Polka polka polka!

While watching trucking videos I found out that warehouse companies use independent trailer loaders and unloaders called Lumpers. The truck driver, who has no ties to the freight, are responsible to pay those lumpers to load or unload their trailer, they are then reimbursed by the broker who gave them that load. If people are paying for that service, I see no reason why they wouldn't pay for you to load or unload a railcar.

I wish I had answers for you about the delivery charging process. However, with you thinking of great ideas to serve your future customers, I am sure you will figure out the former. I hope you are having a wonderful Father's Day.

@eastterminalrailway5975

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Brian

If you originate the load as in the case of the baled scrap, can’t ETR bill the shipper and then essentially subcontract with NS or CSX for haulage between the ETR and the destination?

I was going to comment on the lack of yidd music but got my fix around the 7 min mark! Happy Fathers Day all!

G & W and other short lines are making $$$ some how? What do they bill for and to whom? In my area a short line hauls lumber from 3 mills plus a quarry or two down to a transfer point where a class 1 carrier takes over. They also store cars on their unused spurs.

Hmmm..... I am not sure what to tell you except for what you already said, offer the ETR Spur/Trackage et all to on and off line customers for "value added services" that they otherwise might not get as the ETR would be serving 10 on and off-line customers? So if one of these customers calls 📞 you can give them better customer service than a Class 1 with 10× or more per representative. In my neck of the woods, Massachusetts, I live a few towns away from what has been billed as "The Largest Fishing Port in the USA" (New Bedford MA)..... New Bedford gets reefers, of Fish, from Alaska! Those cars reefers leave empty! I would find a way to offer "Steam Cleaning of the Reefers" then send out East Coast Fish (we also have a large Cranberry Industry, the empty cars that might have fish guts could be cleaned and send frozen Berries out).... loads in, loads out....

Happy Father's Day. I believe you are over thinking the billing. Right now, people know that the economy has went to crap and everyone is going to do everything they can to lower the costs. With fuel costs as high as they are, truckers are now resorting to shutting down their trucks and NS, CSX are actually shutting down power if it has to wait more than a couple of hours. As you develop your business plan and marketing strategies, you just need to worry about the big number and if that is something the that customer can pay for. You cannot run any business in the red for very long, that's for sure. I have never been in the railroad industry or transportation industry. But I have been in Construction most of my adult life. I find that if you talk to your customers, talk to your suppliers, talk with the guys sub-contracting, you can find that medium for everyone. Remember, it's a circle: manufacture, ship, receive, stock, sale, repeat. If at anytime, that process is broken, the manufacturer cannot move product, the shippers cannot ship and the customer cannot purchase, the system collapses and everyone loses. So your job is to create that system, build a team and somehow be the glue that keeps everyone talking so there are no surprises.

Two questions from a novice in the uk. Is there an option for a 'team track'? And two. I'm assuming the ETR loco would be used for switching. This would need to be position on it own track somewhere between the mainline and any cars on ETR to be allowed to do it's work. Chris S.London

Hey there from Sin City 👋. On the topic of business. That is discouraging, I would expect private rail owners to potentially be included on the freight bill, ESPECIALLY being last mile. Otherwise, you are incurring maintenance cost on your rail ( theoretically) and any Class of railroad gets their dollar plum. I know y'all will do fine. We will be here, and help any way we can.

Still hoping for the best for you

Just Curious 🤔 if a Hard Hat is Always Required while on the ETR Time Clock ? ALL About Safety. 😬👍

@eastterminalrailway5975

2 жыл бұрын

Ken Not for accounting, or when all machines are shut down and secured.

Is there any reason that you couldn't be the full service shipping contact for your customers and contract with NS for freight shipping on their behalf?

Does delivery and unloading qualify you as an industrial railroad ?

Can work it that you represent NS or CSX as the freight broker and then present a package deal? As for loading and unloading the cars, you can represent that you know the proper ways of doing so.

Howcan the regional/class 1 partner deliver the car to the customer? do they have trackage rights? seems to me the bestthey can do is spot on n interchange location and then ETR delivers. the revese os true for moving the empties. and who gets the $$ from demurrage? I sort oflike the storage, transloadand repair aspects of the ETR. Keep smiling,it will be OK.

Is ETR connected to a short line or the NS or CSX? Is the ETR officially a RR? Have you talked with the NS, CSX, and the short line, if your lead comes off of a short line, about sharing in the billing. Anything coming from or to ETR would be new business that has never been builder before. My understanding is once you become a RR you can establish your own billing rates / tariffs.

ok, since you have to fix the hydraulic pump in the first place, i see no advantage to using the new engine on the tie remover. it's backasswards and i think the honda just mounts up better. since the pump is on the same side as the way they originally made the thing the honda is the better choice. in my opinion. now then, why can't a person make a frame and or a work flat etc, and mount the new engine to that, course' your gonna need a new pump now, but use that to make a tie hammer rig. just cause it's not the best choice for the project at hand, don't mean it won't be the berries on the next project. the work flat could also carry the spikes and various tools and the water cooler, don't forget the saftey cone! if you make your own set up for driving spikes, you can design the thing with the new engine in mind. wish i knew what to tell you about getting paid for the freight. but, if you can get any revenue at all, from switching spotting whatever, at least you'll get a pay check. as for unloading the cars for the customer in their factory, i advise against that. too much liability involved. i do like the idea of the scrap transfer idea. i actually like that a lot. i think you're on to something there. you might even parlay that into other transfer opportunities. as long as you can get the trucks in and out, easily and quickly, assuming you've got 2 or 3 in line waiting to off load etc, then i'd say you're golden to transfer various goods and so on. if it's an absolute cluster to get a truck in and in position and back out etc, it'll be too big a pain in the arse to get anythign done. you could incorporate a "dock" to unload trucks on to by using a fork lift. then load a box car waiting on the other side . if you had to store the goods while waiting on the box car to arrive, it wouldn't cost that much to make a roof on one end etc. i wish i was there to help. keep on keepin' on my friend.

WITH THE RECOIL YOU CAN TAKE 4 BOLTS OUT TURN 1/2 TURN BLUE ENGINE

@eastterminalrailway5975

2 жыл бұрын

Nice call Steve, makes that prob go away. B,

How is car storage looking? can you store cars on all the branches?

@eastterminalrailway5975

2 жыл бұрын

Because of insurance costs car storage might be successful in addition to an activity that pays more of the ins. bill.

Insurance reason some place won't let you use there lift equipment or let you unload the box car an put the stuff up for them. You can unload the car an place it on the ground an let the go from there. An unfortunate you may have to charge them for moving stuff about due to the other railroad leave you out of the price tag

Doubt a business's insurance would allow an outside contractor to load/unload product and then stack it on their property by an outside contractor. Plus if the business is union, I think the union would have issues with that idea.

Would the same STB equity rule apply if ETR was the ORIGINAL point of origin in the movement quote?

@eastterminalrailway5975

2 жыл бұрын

Yes , as I understand it. The rate ( even for freight we originate ) would be quoted by N.S. or CSX and would not have revenue in the freight bill for the ETR. Our income would come from the switching or value added moves or services. Brian

@MrBNARick

2 жыл бұрын

@@eastterminalrailway5975 Did you hear the air horn last night? I honked as the Dave Matthews tour buses rolled through Columbus on the way to NYC LOL

Oh, Lord 'a Mercy! Please Brian, PLEASE lift correctly! And I know other people will say the same thing, because we've been there, done that, have the scars and didn't even get the dang t-shirt! At 65 I'd expect a few aches and pains... but two surgeries (and another big one pending) later I am one torn up lad. Yes, back treatments have improved greatly over the last few years, but once you screw up your back, well, there ain't no going back. You like throwing the grandkids into the air? You like hauling a load of firewood into the house? You like fixing the roof on your house (and saving big $$$$). Not to be a nagger, just the voice of experience. Earned the hard way...got the scars and medical bills to show for it! I know us guys like to think we're superman, it's how we're wired. But without taking care of our bodies we WILL reap what we've sown... and it ain't good! Lecture over, go back to work. Do good work. Do hard work. But do work smartly. Your grandkids will thank us all when we're still able to throw them up AND catch them! Keep on chuggin'! And Highball the Rollby. The Ghost of the SP

@eastterminalrailway5975

2 жыл бұрын

Thom Thanks for doing todays safety brief. People.... no matter what department you are in, ergonomics and correct lifting are both company goals and personal necessity's. Save your back for the golden years! ( or you might end up in a hospital bed with nothing to watch but Jaw Tooth )

@thomream1888

2 жыл бұрын

Well Brian, I can think of worse things to watch! And I'm glad to hear Company Policy encourages back safety. I still remember being young like you and I didn't worry about back safety... or ANY safety for that matter. But that old slogan "Pay a little bit now, or a LOT more later" - boy howdy I'm the poster boy for that one. Just wish I lived a little closer - would love to give you a hand. Of course, with the upcoming back surgery I am having, I may have an extra body part or two I can sell! Please pass out hugs to Mrs. ETR and handshake to the Stud, Mr. G himself.

have to work with what is, not what you think it should be.

ARE YOU GOING TO REPAINT ENGINE SWAP-

2021 Update please.

Would it not be more cost effective to get newer used equipment than to buy something you have to spend time and money on to fix it to get it to run.

Welcome to the business side of railroads. There is a steep learning curve in front of you; don't be disheartened by this. The ETR will have to create a business model that takes into account all the rules and regulations, as well as the special needs and unique abilities of the ETR. Developing that sort of model is how you'll come to fully understand the niche your railroad can survive in...and you will survive in it, and thrive in it. Gal. 6:9

@eastterminalrailway5975

2 жыл бұрын

Old dog/new tricks......# learning.

send that engine over to Mustie1 for a rebuild

Say if and when you have a shipper on your end, you will be in charge of all shipping. You have to pay what class 1 wants and you add yours and present to shipper. Pay class 1 their bill and pocket the rest. You way bill. Catch my drift? Next is car rental?

Before any Dreams can come True is YOU must get your Railroad Ready and Going. You need to Step it up Second Winter will be here then a Fourth and a Fifth. You need to pickup a little bit more before You do miss the right time at this pace You may run into problems. NOT trying to be Mean or Rude BUT I'm Not going to be like some of these people who watch You and tell You what You want to hear. I do want You to succeed in getting your Railroad up and running and make some History and KZread content Not just KZread content so make it happen

#2

Hello to you and son

I still think you should have a work day for all the ETR fans. I know you said you want this to be yours and you don't want volunteers so pay everyone White Castle and coffee and call it paid for a day's work. Just require steel toe shoes and bring your own water and reflective vest

Hi Brian hey I found for sale a GE center cab engine. Bright orange. And black I will send you all the info about the website I found it on.

We are number two but we try harder!

@eastterminalrailway5975

2 жыл бұрын

Avis? Is that you?

10:02 Please use the K.I.S.S. method. Don't over think the wheel.

Ohio is a big union state. Would a unionized customer let your guys operate forklifts, etc. inside his factory/warehouse?

@eastterminalrailway5975

2 жыл бұрын

ohgary In some cases that might be a deal killer. Brian

Worst the customer can say is no. Try a flat rate.