Rated 4.13/5 (15 Votes)

Workin On The Railroad - Pentrex

Have you ever passed a track gang and wondered what all those machines actually do? Here's your answer and more. You'll visit a tie replacement and surfacing gang to witness the amazing parade of equipment as it progresses down the track. Closeup shots explain what each machine does. Then you'll tour a major shop to see in detail how coal hoppers are built. Next you're off to view undercutting machines cleaning ballast on BNSF.

Did you ever wonder what it's like to work as a dispatcher? You'll visit a Norfolk Southern facility where the chief dispatcher explains the operation. Returning to BNSF, you'll see one of the most awesome pieces of railroad equipment: the P-811 concrete tie layer. This gigantic device lifts welded rails from the ties and forces them to both sides of the machine. It then removes old ties from the right of way, replaces them with new ones, and puts the rails back in place, all in one continuous movement. It's an absolutely fascinating, complex apparatus. You're sure to enjoy this and all of the other exotic equipment Workin' on the Railroad!

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1 Hour 35 Minutes
In Color with Stereo Sound and Narration
Full-screen (4x3) Format
No region code; can be played in any NTSC DVD player worldwide
Packaged in Sturdy Vinyl Clamshell Case
ISBN: 1-56342-138-0
UPC: 7-48268-00421-6

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List Price: 29.95

Our Price: $ 23.95

Length: 95

Item#: WOTR-DVD

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Customer Reviews
Added 2008-04-06 22:41:02 by Jeffrey Ornstein
This video really demystified the entire track laying process. I've seen crews quite often replacing rails and ties on the outdoor sections of the New York City Transit System. Even though this video is mainline railroading, I'm sure there are many similarities. Some of the equipment I've seen is similar to what was in the video. I wished there was just a little bit on how tracks are replaced in a tunnel. That I keep wondering about!

Added 2007-11-15 14:10:11 by rrvideoman
We have all seen the track gangs hard at work. They are slow and can tie up traffic. Most of us wonder about how this equipment actually works. This movie is the most complete and imformative video made on the working of the maintanance of the railroads. All the equipment and explainations is presented from start to finish. Very interesting. The final segment is the massive concrete tie layer. You have to see it to believe it. Amaizing. This machine is unlike any other made for railway maintanance. The video gives full details and excellent shots of the operations. Don't forget the car rebuilding center. It's a giant model shop using a bonding that is a little stronger that plastic glue. Recycling is big time here. We receive a real learning on how the main line railroads save some costs. On to see and learn the dispatch center. It may take a while to understand it all, but in the end we can understand how it is that so many trains can operate on on line all at the same time, without major problems. You need to be all eyes and have extreme patience to work in these offices. Well made presentation that receives high marks. A must for all the train video lovers and collectors.

Added 2007-06-05 12:16:52 by Sam
This is one of my favorite videos! Pentrex did a really good job of showing how all the maintenance machines work in close detail with good narration that isn't too obtrusive. The second half shows an automated concrete tie and welded rail laying machine that is just mind boggling to see.