Railway productions sand patch

This videotape shows all csx and amtrak trains for 32 hours on the heart of sand patch grade between hyndman and garrett in december of 1998. Before anyone jumps down my throat, i did do a search, but theres so much information out there, i was hoping to get a shorter, lesscomplicated version from the fine folks here on to. As to security i have never encountered any rail cops in all of my many visits to sand patch, nevertheless it is well to stay on public property. Get the best deals on collectible railroad videos when you shop the largest online selection at.

Trains magazine offers railroad news, railroad industry insight, commentary on todays freight railroads, passenger service amtrak, locomotive technology, railroad preservation and history, railfan opportunities tourist railroads, fan trips, and great railroad photography. Csx sand patch grade the east side dvd train video depot. This hour long production takes you to some of the main railfanning. This locomotive can generate 64,000 pounds of thrust. Bnsf railways kootenai river sub7idea dvd, 7idea productions. Sand patch railfanning trains magazine trains news. Guidance notes on road testing highways department. Shot over the memorial day weekend of 1992, we caught trains at most of the famous locations, meets at the tunnel, a long valiant struggle up grade with the train finally stalling lots of different power from elderly b23s to new c40bws, gp4os to sd50s. The measurements were made in connection with a complete factorial field experiment involving four texturing methods used on two sections each of five different paving jobs. The double track route starts in the east at hyndman, pa, crests at 2,258 feet, and continues downgrade to the west of confluence, pa and points west. Enjoy trains at the cumberland narrows, hyndman, fairview, falls cut tunnel, foley, mance.

Tex436a, measuring texture depth by the sand patch method. At train video depot we feature train videos from pentrex, charles smiley, transit gloria mundi, sunday river, highball, machines of iron, greg scholl, valhalla, cvision, catenary, golden rails, topics, tsg and more. Railway productions provides railroad and train bluray videos that showcase the finest in both rail travel and train watching in north america. Paul, rochester and dubuque electric traction company, also known as the dan patch. The sand patch tunnel now used by csx is the second railroad tunnel constructed through the eastern continental divide at sand patch. The minneapolis, northfield and southern railway reporting mark mns was an 87milelong 140 km american short line railroad connecting minneapolis and northfield, minnesota. Although the program mainly concentrates on csx freights, amtraks capitol limited makes its appearance and 2 significant p42s appear in this program. She then faces two of the most challenging main line railroad grades in the east. Altoona railfan guide map and guide to railfanning locations between johnstown and altoona, pennsylvania. As a special bonus we go a few miles down the west side to see action on that side of the mountain as well. Many trains feature pure chessie system power, and some other interesting stuff was.

The rural character and spectacular action and scenery make the legendary sand patch grade in southwestern pennsylvania one of the better known and most visited railfan hot spots in the east. Thomas and the magic railroad thomas the tank engine. Between the summit and the west portal is a deep cut in the mountain. Trains on location sand patchcsx battles the alleghenies. But traction when braking and accelerating is an issue. Sand patch gradethe east side bluray railway productions. The sand may be delivered by gravity, by a steamblast. This page provides a directory of regional railfan guides in the northeastern usa and canada with maps, photos, radio frequencies, and more for railfanning, train chasing, and railfan photography. Enjoy a great variety of trains viewed from trackside sat locations like the cumberland narrows, hyndman, fairview, falls cut tunnel, foley, mance, sand patch and much more. Our topquality systems are specially engineered, designed and manufactured to improve sand handling for safe and efficient operation. A paved road turns west off pa 160 which goes to sand patch, keystone, and meyersdale. A sandbox is a container on most locomotives, multiple units and trams that holds sand, which is dropped on the rail in front of the driving wheels in wet and slippery conditions and on steep grades to improve traction. This program concentrates on sand patch grade beginning in cumberland, md and heading as far west as meyersdale. It was produced by gullane entertainment, the britt allcroft company, isle of man film commission and destination films and was distributed by icon productions in the uk and destination films in the us.

Dropping over 1,000 feet 300 m in about 20 miles 32 km and with grades as much as 2%, sand patch grade is one of the steepest railroad grades on the east coast. Ridge productions spend whatever time and effort necessary to bring. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Anchor videos over 650 railroad, train, steam, diesel. We followed csx tracks down the west slope of sand patch grade. In this made in 20 railway productions dvd only, this program features the starting point at cumberland maryland with amtraks westbound. It was incorporated in 1918 to take over the trackage of the former minneapolis, st.

Monica uhm and her band illuminuhm welcomed weary commuters on thursday evening at the new rochelle train station with a party on the platform. Csx crests the allegheny mountains in pennsylvania at sand patch summit. On the belt railway of chicago, illinois central and the spcsl between joliet and st. Watch american trainssand patch gradethe east side prime. Shot over the memorial day weekend of 1992, we caught trains at most of the famous locations, meets at. The sand patch tunnel is 4,475 long and 31 wide at its widest point and has concrete portals and a concrete interior. Model railroader is the worlds largest magazine on model trains and model railroad layouts. Big steam, sand patch grade, silver zone pass, 844 still goin strong, and rio grande autumn steam. Im coming into sand patch all 3 lights are red, from what ive read all 3 red means stop. But in order for it to use this thrust effectively, the eight wheels on the locomotive have to be.

First stop was csx at sand patch, then on to mance and its horseshoe curve. Broken knuckle video productions, is a company which produces programs for. Dvd sand patchhorseshoe curve 1996 welcome to green frog. Im contemplating heading out to the sand patch area for a dayafternoon of railfanning. Sand patch gradethe east side bluray visit one of the easts toughest mountain grades and. At cumberland we visit the western maryland scenic railroad. Spread the sand with the spreading disc to form a circular patch. From meyrsdale business 219 goes to the salisbury viaduct which is now a hiker biker trail. Your online source for model trains and accessories. Spread the sand over the surface with use of the wooden disc with its face kept flat, in a circular motion so that the sand is spread into a circular patch with the surface depression filled to the level of the peaks. This is heavy mountain railroading with lots of freight action as well as amtraks capitol limited. Cyclonaire is a recognized leader in railroad sanding equipment and systemsand we are trusted by many of the top names in the railroad industry. Sand patch grade is located in the southern alleghenies in pennsylvania. On 2101s first day with the freedom train we see her rolling north along the.

This famous line has been a favorite of railfans for decades. Apply horizontal forces to the spreading tool and work outwards in a circular pattern until the surface depressions are filled to the. Traction when going around turns is not an issue because train wheels have flanges that keep them on the track. In this program, youll see the line on the east side, from cumberland, maryland to sand patch, pennsylvania. The sand patch test is performed on test cells twice yearly, in march and august. The area contains many old buildings and industries, served by a patchwork of tracks down streets and alleys. Components of variance were analyzed for 720 measures of concrete pavement texture depth obtained by the sandpatch method. Sand patch grade is an approximately 100milelong 160 km section of railroad track known for its steep grades and curves through the allegheny mountains of pennsylvania and maryland. Sunday river captures 2101 on each of them with a train of 19 heavyweight cars without helpers of any kind an awesome demonstration of raw. Maryland, and on the east side of the sand patch grade. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Live music at the new rochelle train station patch. Enjoy trains at the cumberland narrows, hyndman, fairview, falls cut tunnel, foley, mance, sand patch and much more.