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December Snow on the Lassen Division

General Discussion
#1

here is a clip today of a wedge plow running the mains in the mountains of southern California. It’s the first test of the plow in decent snow, and my 14 dollar Big Lots mini video camera.

Sorry its a bit long.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJgqmTNr6WI&feature=youtu.be

John

#2

Nice :slight_smile:
Not bad for a $14 video camera :wink:
Ralph

#3

here is a snapshot to give perspective on the size of the Big Lots Video Camera, I thought it would be a good fit on an onboard camera. Next comes the camera car that was featured in GR in like '04 or '05

(http://freightsheds.largescalecentral.com/users/johnm/_forumfiles/camera.jpg)

#4

Looking good. Now when you get a heavier storm you’ll have to stay up all night and keep the plow running. NOT!

#5

I am a little envious of that lens on your DSLR!! By chance did you see the article in GR about a year ago that featured construction tips on a panning camera car? Pretty slick little idea! thanks for sharing the video, sure looks like your plow did a great job!

#6

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#7

Doug, Actually after the track was cleared, we did get another inch or so. The one thing I have not tried yet are the wings on the Russell Plow to work the double track, that will be an adventure. I wonder if Jerry rents out his Rotary Plow?

Not quite as bad of storm was expected, chance of maybe another later in the week.

#8

Nice video. When the snow gets too deep I use a shovel. I took a kids shovel and cut it the width of the snowplow. Works great and gives the same cut path a snow plow gives.

#9
Shawn said:
Nice video. When the snow gets too deep I use a shovel. I took a kids shovel and cut it the width of the snowplow. Works great and gives the same cut path a snow plow gives.
I tried to borrow that idea last year. Do you know how hard it is to find a kid's shovel after it has snowed ?? I have to remember to look early this year.
#10

Hey Jon,

Check out the plastic putty and dry wall knifes at the big box stores. There are flat ones of multiple widths and even a corner one, if turned upside down and blade edges trimmed at an angle, makes a plow.

#11
Jon Radder said:
Shawn said:
Nice video. When the snow gets too deep I use a shovel. I took a kids shovel and cut it the width of the snowplow. Works great and gives the same cut path a snow plow gives.
I tried to borrow that idea last year. Do you know how hard it is to find a kid's shovel after it has snowed ?? I have to remember to look early this year.
Jon...A fireplace ash scoop is just the right width for shoveling single track. Steve
#12
Steve Seitel said:
Jon Radder said:
Shawn said:
Nice video. When the snow gets too deep I use a shovel. I took a kids shovel and cut it the width of the snowplow. Works great and gives the same cut path a snow plow gives.
I tried to borrow that idea last year. Do you know how hard it is to find a kid's shovel after it has snowed ?? I have to remember to look early this year.
Jon...A fireplace ash scoop is just the right width for shoveling single track. Steve
The correct size but metal could damage the rails. Jon try Walmart. I just saw them out last week.
#13
Steve Seitel said:
Jon Radder said:
Shawn said:
Nice video. When the snow gets too deep I use a shovel. I took a kids shovel and cut it the width of the snowplow. Works great and gives the same cut path a snow plow gives.
I tried to borrow that idea last year. Do you know how hard it is to find a kid's shovel after it has snowed ?? I have to remember to look early this year.
Jon...A fireplace ash scoop is just the right width for shoveling single track. Steve
True, but it's metal. I've had bad experiences in the past using a metal edged shovel to clear my SS track.

EDIT: Guess I should read the whole thread before replying :slight_smile:

Shawn - Thanks - I need to go out shopping this weekend so I’ll look.

#14
Jon Radder said:
Steve Seitel said:
Jon Radder said:
I tried to borrow that idea last year. Do you know how hard it is to find a kid's shovel after it has snowed ?? I have to remember to look early this year.
Jon...A fireplace ash scoop is just the right width for shoveling single track. Steve
True, but it's metal. I've had bad experiences in the past using a metal edged shovel to clear my SS track.

EDIT: Guess I should read the whole thread before replying :slight_smile:

Shawn - Thanks - I need to go out shopping this weekend so I’ll look.


Interesting, guys. What was the nature of the damage to the rails? Just curious.
Steve

#15
Steve Seitel said:
Jon Radder said:
Steve Seitel said:
Jon...A fireplace ash scoop is just the right width for shoveling single track. Steve
True, but it's metal. I've had bad experiences in the past using a metal edged shovel to clear my SS track.

EDIT: Guess I should read the whole thread before replying :slight_smile:

Shawn - Thanks - I need to go out shopping this weekend so I’ll look.


Interesting, guys. What was the nature of the damage to the rails? Just curious.
Steve

In my case I run stainless steel rail. The softer carbon steel edge of my shovel left behind a coating on the rail that then rusted. Eventually it rusted away, but for a time it was an issue. With Brass track I would expect the opposite - the carbon steel could gouge or at least scratch the softer brass rail tops. Scratches hold dirt which screws up conductivity to the wheels.