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31 March 2017 - Janesville, Wisconsin
Wisconsin & Southern Roundhouse Tour
Inside the old roundhouse in the WSOR yard in Janesville, WI, mechanical know-how keeps the railroad on the move.
Today, the shop crew gives a tour to the next generation of railroaders from Michigan Technological University's Railroad Engineering and Activities Club (REAC). First up, an overview of an SD40-2, in the shop to have its wheels cut back to the desired profile.
What are the main parts of a diesel-electric locomotive? What makes the engine so robust? Those questions and more, in this 502nd episode of the Thornapple River Rail Series.
NOTE: this film was taken and published with the permission of the Wisconsin & Southern Railroad. All individuals on the tour wore proper PPE and had authorization to be on property - the WSOR and TRRS remind all to NEVER TRESPASS on the railroad. It's dangerous, it's illegal, and it makes the job much more stressful. Don't do it!
Does railroad engineering sound like a career path for you? Check out Michigan Tech's railroad program by following the link below!
www.rail.mtu.edu
Thanks for watching! Don’t forget to share this video, like and subscribe to Thornapple River Rail Series!
Like TRRS on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/thornappleriverproductions
Videography Equipment:
-Primary: Sony FDR-AX53 4K Camcorder
-Edited with: Cyberlink PowerDirector 13
Copyright 2017 Thornapple River Rail Series by Alex Christmas and published with permission of the WSOR.
WAMX 4174 leads a quartet of WAMX SD40-2s and 100 loads of grain down the CP's C&M; Sub and pass the Milwaukee Airport Amtrak Depot on a warm but breezy Wisconsin spring morning. It was neat that All 4 units were painted in WSOR's great red and grey scheme and all 100 cars were the new 5201 cu.ft capacity.
- published: 07 Mar 2017
- views: 155
The WSOR L463 Madison to Reedsburg job has a hefty train in tow as they clatter through Waunakee, then pause to set out a covered hopper for the Landmark Services Co-op in Dane. Then they pass under a road bridge in Lodi with friendly waves from the crew, and lastly are seen crossing County Highway J just north of Lodi. I tried to get them at the Lake Wisconsin bridge, but the ferry took so long they were already most of the way across by the time I was ready to set up.
- published: 13 May 2016
- views: 1842
WSOR CEO Bill Gardner commissioned this retrospective look at WSOR's first 30 years of service and what it has meant for Wisconsin business and citizens in honor of WSOR's hundreds of employees. The program was first shown at an employee luncheon December 18, 2010.
- published: 29 Mar 2011
- views: 4596
I went out with a few friends to catch a rare daylight run of a 33 hour late WSOR train. The day before the train got screwed over by CP and was stuck for another day. Good thing a crew which me and my friends knew so we managed to get some nice horn action from them. The leader was WAMX 4223, Taken 12/21/16.
- published: 22 Jan 2017
- views: 291
WSOR unit grain train Eastbound on the Canadian Pacific C&M; Sub coming through the Milwaukee Intermodal Station a little after 10:00 am on 2/9/2017.
- published: 09 Feb 2017
- views: 266
Every year or so, WSOR and Operation Lifesaver run a demonstration train in the Madison area so local media and law enforcement can see firsthand the kind of idiocy train crews have to deal with on a daily basis.
We get two examples on video in the very first shot. First, a truck stops under the gate on University Bay Drive and has to back up fast as it comes down on the cab. Then, the guy with the backpack strolls across the tracks nowhere near a crossing, with an approaching train in sight.
Both locomotives on the train are unique on the WSOR system. Leading westbound is WAMX 4219, an SD40 built for CP in 1966 and upgraded to SD40-2 standards. It was brought onto WSOR rails by parent company Watco just a few weeks ago.
The second runby is at the depot in Middleton, near the end of the westbound journey.
On the eastward end is WAMX 3928 in its 35th Anniversary WSOR livery which was applied last summer. This is seen leading at Whitney Way, with its unusual full-barrier gates which are slated to be removed soon by order of the state railroad commissioner.
As a bit of trivia, the Office of the Commissioner of Railroads is located in the building in the background behind the flags.
- published: 15 Sep 2016
- views: 1020
Wisconsin & Southern has moved about 16 of these "Windmill" trains from Janesville (received from the UP) to Cambria, WI, transporting wind turbine parts for a wind farm under construction near Cambria. The parts are unloaded and trucked to their final site. This particular train was about 6300 feet long and consisted entirely of blades. East of Palmyra, the train encountered a severe thunderstorm that later caused damage in the Milwaukee area.
- published: 25 Jun 2011
- views: 3304
31 March 2017 - Janesville, Wisconsin
Wisconsin & Southern Railroad Wheel Changeout
Steel wheels on steel rails is a great way to move a lot of freight, but those wheels better be circular! From time to time, wheels must be changed out due to defects, particularity for flat spots. Usually the result of the car being dragged with the brakes still applied, the spots are cause for concern as they can do damage to track and lead to wheel failures.
For this two-bay covered hopper, a wheel impact detector, a high-tech piece of wayside defect detection, caught it leaving Chicago thumping along. So when the car arrived at the Wisconsin & Southern's Janesville yard, it was kicked to the repair track for a new set of wheels.
Watch as the carmen show off the wheel replacement process to the next generation of railroaders from Michigan Technological University's Railroad Engineering and Activities Club (REAC).
How are railcar trucks connected to the cars? What parts make up a truck? How do they swap out wheels? All of those questions and more in this 504th episode of the Thornapple River Rail Series.
NOTE: this film was taken and published with the permission of the Wisconsin & Southern Railroad. All individuals on the tour wore proper PPE and had authorization to be on property - the WSOR and TRRS remind all to NEVER TRESPASS on the railroad. It's dangerous, it's illegal, and it makes the job much more stressful. Don't do it!
Does railroad engineering sound like a career path for you? Check out Michigan Tech's railroad program by following the link below!
www.rail.mtu.edu
Thanks for watching! Don’t forget to share this video, like and subscribe to Thornapple River Rail Series!
Like TRRS on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/thornappleriverproductions
Videography Equipment:
-Primary: Sony FDR-AX53 4K Camcorder
-Edited with: Cyberlink PowerDirector 13
Copyright 2017 Thornapple River Rail Series by Alex Christmas and published with permission of the WSOR.
- published: 26 May 2017
- views: 2632
WSOR
WSOR may refer to:
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Wisconsin and Southern Railroad
The Wisconsin and Southern Railroad (reporting mark WSOR) is a Class II regional railroad in southern Wisconsin and northeastern Illinois. It operates former Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad (Milwaukee Road) and Chicago and North Western Transportation Company (C&NW) trackage, mostly acquired by the state of Wisconsin in the 1980s.
Within Wisconsin, WSOR connects with four western Class I railroads: BNSF Railway, Canadian National Railway, Canadian Pacific Railway and Union Pacific Railroad. Through trackage rights over Metra, WSOR accesses Chicago to connect with the two eastern Class I railroads, CSX Transportation and the Norfolk Southern Railway. WSOR also has access to harbor facilities in Prairie du Chien, and transload facilities are located in Milwaukee, Janesville, Madison, and Oshkosh. 22 grain elevators have located rail load-out facilities on the WSOR system.
For train operation purposes, the WSOR system is divided into two divisions, the Northern Division and the Southern Division. The Northern Division is essentially the original WSOR trackage from 1980, with a few new lines that have been added around the Milwaukee area since the 1990s. It includes the line northwest from Milwaukee to Horicon, where it splits into branches to Cambria and Oshkosh, as well as a line from Milwaukee north to Kiel. The Southern Division includes the lines acquired from the Wisconsin and Calumet Railroad in 1992, centered on Madison and Janesville, as well as several lines acquired in the 1990s in the Madison area. The two divisions are not physically connected with WSOR owned trackage, but trackage rights over a short section of Wisconsin Central Ltd. from Waukesha to Slinger provide a link between the two divisions.
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Thornapple River
The Thornapple River (GNIS ID #1075813) is an 88.1-mile-long (141.8 km)tributary of Michigan's longest river, the Grand River. The Thornapple rises in Eaton County, Michigan and drains a primarily rural farming area in Central Michigan. It joins the Grand in Ada, Michigan, 10 miles (16 km) east of Grand Rapids.
Description
The Thornapple, a major Grand River tributary, is about 88 miles (142 km) long. Its headwaters are located about 7 miles (11 km) east of Charlotte, Michigan in Eaton County's Eaton township (only 7 miles (11 km) west of the Grand River at Eaton Rapids). It flows generally west and north through Eaton and Barry counties, before entering the Grand in Kent County. The Grand ultimately flows into Lake Michigan at Grand Haven, approximately 70 miles (110 km) down stream. The Thornapple is described as "An easygoing stream that meanders through low southwest Michigan woodlands." The Thornapple itself has a major tributary in the Coldwater River. The Thornapple is the only major left tributary of the Grand River.
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5:23TRRS 502: WSOR Shop Tour: SD40-2 Locomotive Explained
TRRS 502: WSOR Shop Tour: SD40-2 Locomotive ExplainedTRRS 502: WSOR Shop Tour: SD40-2 Locomotive Explained
31 March 2017 - Janesville, Wisconsin Wisconsin & Southern Roundhouse Tour Inside the old roundhouse in the WSOR yard in Janesville, WI, mechanical know-how keeps the railroad on the move. Today, the shop crew gives a tour to the next generation of railroaders from Michigan Technological University's Railroad Engineering and Activities Club (REAC). First up, an overview of an SD40-2, in the shop to have its wheels cut back to the desired profile. What are the main parts of a diesel-electric locomotive? What makes the engine so robust? Those questions and more, in this 502nd episode of the Thornapple River Rail Series. NOTE: this film was taken and published with the permission of the Wisconsin & Southern Railroad. All individuals on the tour wore proper PPE and had authorization to be on property - the WSOR and TRRS remind all to NEVER TRESPASS on the railroad. It's dangerous, it's illegal, and it makes the job much more stressful. Don't do it! Does railroad engineering sound like a career path for you? Check out Michigan Tech's railroad program by following the link below! www.rail.mtu.edu Thanks for watching! Don’t forget to share this video, like and subscribe to Thornapple River Rail Series! Like TRRS on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/thornappleriverproductions Videography Equipment: -Primary: Sony FDR-AX53 4K Camcorder -Edited with: Cyberlink PowerDirector 13 Copyright 2017 Thornapple River Rail Series by Alex Christmas and published with permission of the WSOR. -
4:21WSOR T018-06 3 6 2017
WSOR T018-06 3 6 2017WSOR T018-06 3 6 2017
WAMX 4174 leads a quartet of WAMX SD40-2s and 100 loads of grain down the CP's C&M; Sub and pass the Milwaukee Airport Amtrak Depot on a warm but breezy Wisconsin spring morning. It was neat that All 4 units were painted in WSOR's great red and grey scheme and all 100 cars were the new 5201 cu.ft capacity. -
9:51WSOR L463 With 4051/4054 Waunakee to Lodi 4/23/2016, fun crew!
WSOR L463 With 4051/4054 Waunakee to Lodi 4/23/2016, fun crew!WSOR L463 With 4051/4054 Waunakee to Lodi 4/23/2016, fun crew!
The WSOR L463 Madison to Reedsburg job has a hefty train in tow as they clatter through Waunakee, then pause to set out a covered hopper for the Landmark Services Co-op in Dane. Then they pass under a road bridge in Lodi with friendly waves from the crew, and lastly are seen crossing County Highway J just north of Lodi. I tried to get them at the Lake Wisconsin bridge, but the ferry took so long they were already most of the way across by the time I was ready to set up. -
3:28WSOR Reflects on 30 Years of Service
WSOR Reflects on 30 Years of ServiceWSOR Reflects on 30 Years of Service
WSOR CEO Bill Gardner commissioned this retrospective look at WSOR's first 30 years of service and what it has meant for Wisconsin business and citizens in honor of WSOR's hundreds of employees. The program was first shown at an employee luncheon December 18, 2010. -
4:52(HD) Rare! WSOR T-001 Chase!!
(HD) Rare! WSOR T-001 Chase!!(HD) Rare! WSOR T-001 Chase!!
I went out with a few friends to catch a rare daylight run of a 33 hour late WSOR train. The day before the train got screwed over by CP and was stuck for another day. Good thing a crew which me and my friends knew so we managed to get some nice horn action from them. The leader was WAMX 4223, Taken 12/21/16. -
9:48WSOR Unit Grain Train 2/9/2017
WSOR Unit Grain Train 2/9/2017WSOR Unit Grain Train 2/9/2017
WSOR unit grain train Eastbound on the Canadian Pacific C&M; Sub coming through the Milwaukee Intermodal Station a little after 10:00 am on 2/9/2017. -
4:19WSOR's Madison Operation Lifesaver Demo Train, WAMX 4219/3928 9/15/2016
WSOR's Madison Operation Lifesaver Demo Train, WAMX 4219/3928 9/15/2016WSOR's Madison Operation Lifesaver Demo Train, WAMX 4219/3928 9/15/2016
Every year or so, WSOR and Operation Lifesaver run a demonstration train in the Madison area so local media and law enforcement can see firsthand the kind of idiocy train crews have to deal with on a daily basis. We get two examples on video in the very first shot. First, a truck stops under the gate on University Bay Drive and has to back up fast as it comes down on the cab. Then, the guy with the backpack strolls across the tracks nowhere near a crossing, with an approaching train in sight. Both locomotives on the train are unique on the WSOR system. Leading westbound is WAMX 4219, an SD40 built for CP in 1966 and upgraded to SD40-2 standards. It was brought onto WSOR rails by parent company Watco just a few weeks ago. The second runby is at the depot in Middleton, near the end of the westbound journey. On the eastward end is WAMX 3928 in its 35th Anniversary WSOR livery which was applied last summer. This is seen leading at Whitney Way, with its unusual full-barrier gates which are slated to be removed soon by order of the state railroad commissioner. As a bit of trivia, the Office of the Commissioner of Railroads is located in the building in the background behind the flags. -
26:37Railfanning Wisconsin and Iowa 2/23/17 Feat. BNSF, CP, NS, WSOR, and Pacing Shots!
Railfanning Wisconsin and Iowa 2/23/17 Feat. BNSF, CP, NS, WSOR, and Pacing Shots! -
9:59WSOR Windmill Train
WSOR Windmill TrainWSOR Windmill Train
Wisconsin & Southern has moved about 16 of these "Windmill" trains from Janesville (received from the UP) to Cambria, WI, transporting wind turbine parts for a wind farm under construction near Cambria. The parts are unloaded and trucked to their final site. This particular train was about 6300 feet long and consisted entirely of blades. East of Palmyra, the train encountered a severe thunderstorm that later caused damage in the Milwaukee area. -
20:05TRRS 504: WSOR Yard Tour: Railcar Wheel Replacement
TRRS 504: WSOR Yard Tour: Railcar Wheel ReplacementTRRS 504: WSOR Yard Tour: Railcar Wheel Replacement
31 March 2017 - Janesville, Wisconsin Wisconsin & Southern Railroad Wheel Changeout Steel wheels on steel rails is a great way to move a lot of freight, but those wheels better be circular! From time to time, wheels must be changed out due to defects, particularity for flat spots. Usually the result of the car being dragged with the brakes still applied, the spots are cause for concern as they can do damage to track and lead to wheel failures. For this two-bay covered hopper, a wheel impact detector, a high-tech piece of wayside defect detection, caught it leaving Chicago thumping along. So when the car arrived at the Wisconsin & Southern's Janesville yard, it was kicked to the repair track for a new set of wheels. Watch as the carmen show off the wheel replacement process to the next generation of railroaders from Michigan Technological University's Railroad Engineering and Activities Club (REAC). How are railcar trucks connected to the cars? What parts make up a truck? How do they swap out wheels? All of those questions and more in this 504th episode of the Thornapple River Rail Series. NOTE: this film was taken and published with the permission of the Wisconsin & Southern Railroad. All individuals on the tour wore proper PPE and had authorization to be on property - the WSOR and TRRS remind all to NEVER TRESPASS on the railroad. It's dangerous, it's illegal, and it makes the job much more stressful. Don't do it! Does railroad engineering sound like a career path for you? Check out Michigan Tech's railroad program by following the link below! www.rail.mtu.edu Thanks for watching! Don’t forget to share this video, like and subscribe to Thornapple River Rail Series! Like TRRS on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/thornappleriverproductions Videography Equipment: -Primary: Sony FDR-AX53 4K Camcorder -Edited with: Cyberlink PowerDirector 13 Copyright 2017 Thornapple River Rail Series by Alex Christmas and published with permission of the WSOR.
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TRRS 502: WSOR Shop Tour: SD40-2 Locomotive Explained
31 March 2017 - Janesville, Wisconsin Wisconsin & Southern Roundhouse Tour Inside the old roundhouse in the WSOR yard in Janesville, WI, mechanical know-how keeps the railroad on the move. Today, the shop crew gives a tour to the next generation of railroaders from Michigan Technological University's Railroad Engineering and Activities Club (REAC). First up, an overview of an SD40-2, in the shop to have its wheels cut back to the desired profile. What are the main parts of a diesel-electric locomotive? What makes the engine so robust? Those questions and more, in this 502nd episode of the Thornapple River Rail Series. NOTE: this film was taken and published with the permission of the Wisconsin & Southern Railroad. All individuals on the tour wore proper PPE and had authorization to ...
published: 14 May 2017 -
WSOR T018-06 3 6 2017
WAMX 4174 leads a quartet of WAMX SD40-2s and 100 loads of grain down the CP's C&M; Sub and pass the Milwaukee Airport Amtrak Depot on a warm but breezy Wisconsin spring morning. It was neat that All 4 units were painted in WSOR's great red and grey scheme and all 100 cars were the new 5201 cu.ft capacity.
published: 07 Mar 2017 -
WSOR L463 With 4051/4054 Waunakee to Lodi 4/23/2016, fun crew!
The WSOR L463 Madison to Reedsburg job has a hefty train in tow as they clatter through Waunakee, then pause to set out a covered hopper for the Landmark Services Co-op in Dane. Then they pass under a road bridge in Lodi with friendly waves from the crew, and lastly are seen crossing County Highway J just north of Lodi. I tried to get them at the Lake Wisconsin bridge, but the ferry took so long they were already most of the way across by the time I was ready to set up.
published: 13 May 2016 -
WSOR Reflects on 30 Years of Service
WSOR CEO Bill Gardner commissioned this retrospective look at WSOR's first 30 years of service and what it has meant for Wisconsin business and citizens in honor of WSOR's hundreds of employees. The program was first shown at an employee luncheon December 18, 2010.
published: 29 Mar 2011 -
(HD) Rare! WSOR T-001 Chase!!
I went out with a few friends to catch a rare daylight run of a 33 hour late WSOR train. The day before the train got screwed over by CP and was stuck for another day. Good thing a crew which me and my friends knew so we managed to get some nice horn action from them. The leader was WAMX 4223, Taken 12/21/16.
published: 22 Jan 2017 -
WSOR Unit Grain Train 2/9/2017
WSOR unit grain train Eastbound on the Canadian Pacific C&M; Sub coming through the Milwaukee Intermodal Station a little after 10:00 am on 2/9/2017.
published: 09 Feb 2017 -
WSOR's Madison Operation Lifesaver Demo Train, WAMX 4219/3928 9/15/2016
Every year or so, WSOR and Operation Lifesaver run a demonstration train in the Madison area so local media and law enforcement can see firsthand the kind of idiocy train crews have to deal with on a daily basis. We get two examples on video in the very first shot. First, a truck stops under the gate on University Bay Drive and has to back up fast as it comes down on the cab. Then, the guy with the backpack strolls across the tracks nowhere near a crossing, with an approaching train in sight. Both locomotives on the train are unique on the WSOR system. Leading westbound is WAMX 4219, an SD40 built for CP in 1966 and upgraded to SD40-2 standards. It was brought onto WSOR rails by parent company Watco just a few weeks ago. The second runby is at the depot in Middleton, near the end of the...
published: 15 Sep 2016 -
Railfanning Wisconsin and Iowa 2/23/17 Feat. BNSF, CP, NS, WSOR, and Pacing Shots!
Me an Eastern Iowa Rail Productions went up to Wisconsin for the first time in almost a year back on 2-23-17. Caught some BNSF and CP action. Hope you enjoy! Make sure to Like, Comment, and Subscribe!
published: 26 Apr 2017 -
WSOR Windmill Train
Wisconsin & Southern has moved about 16 of these "Windmill" trains from Janesville (received from the UP) to Cambria, WI, transporting wind turbine parts for a wind farm under construction near Cambria. The parts are unloaded and trucked to their final site. This particular train was about 6300 feet long and consisted entirely of blades. East of Palmyra, the train encountered a severe thunderstorm that later caused damage in the Milwaukee area.
published: 25 Jun 2011 -
TRRS 504: WSOR Yard Tour: Railcar Wheel Replacement
31 March 2017 - Janesville, Wisconsin Wisconsin & Southern Railroad Wheel Changeout Steel wheels on steel rails is a great way to move a lot of freight, but those wheels better be circular! From time to time, wheels must be changed out due to defects, particularity for flat spots. Usually the result of the car being dragged with the brakes still applied, the spots are cause for concern as they can do damage to track and lead to wheel failures. For this two-bay covered hopper, a wheel impact detector, a high-tech piece of wayside defect detection, caught it leaving Chicago thumping along. So when the car arrived at the Wisconsin & Southern's Janesville yard, it was kicked to the repair track for a new set of wheels. Watch as the carmen show off the wheel replacement process to the next...
published: 26 May 2017
TRRS 502: WSOR Shop Tour: SD40-2 Locomotive Explained
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 5:23
- Updated: 14 May 2017
- views: 543
31 March 2017 - Janesville, Wisconsin
Wisconsin & Southern Roundhouse Tour
Inside the old roundhouse in the WSOR yard in Janesville, WI, mechanical know-how ke...
31 March 2017 - Janesville, Wisconsin
Wisconsin & Southern Roundhouse Tour
Inside the old roundhouse in the WSOR yard in Janesville, WI, mechanical know-how keeps the railroad on the move.
Today, the shop crew gives a tour to the next generation of railroaders from Michigan Technological University's Railroad Engineering and Activities Club (REAC). First up, an overview of an SD40-2, in the shop to have its wheels cut back to the desired profile.
What are the main parts of a diesel-electric locomotive? What makes the engine so robust? Those questions and more, in this 502nd episode of the Thornapple River Rail Series.
NOTE: this film was taken and published with the permission of the Wisconsin & Southern Railroad. All individuals on the tour wore proper PPE and had authorization to be on property - the WSOR and TRRS remind all to NEVER TRESPASS on the railroad. It's dangerous, it's illegal, and it makes the job much more stressful. Don't do it!
Does railroad engineering sound like a career path for you? Check out Michigan Tech's railroad program by following the link below!
www.rail.mtu.edu
Thanks for watching! Don’t forget to share this video, like and subscribe to Thornapple River Rail Series!
Like TRRS on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/thornappleriverproductions
Videography Equipment:
-Primary: Sony FDR-AX53 4K Camcorder
-Edited with: Cyberlink PowerDirector 13
Copyright 2017 Thornapple River Rail Series by Alex Christmas and published with permission of the WSOR.
https://wn.com/Trrs_502_Wsor_Shop_Tour_Sd40_2_Locomotive_Explained
31 March 2017 - Janesville, Wisconsin
Wisconsin & Southern Roundhouse Tour
Inside the old roundhouse in the WSOR yard in Janesville, WI, mechanical know-how keeps the railroad on the move.
Today, the shop crew gives a tour to the next generation of railroaders from Michigan Technological University's Railroad Engineering and Activities Club (REAC). First up, an overview of an SD40-2, in the shop to have its wheels cut back to the desired profile.
What are the main parts of a diesel-electric locomotive? What makes the engine so robust? Those questions and more, in this 502nd episode of the Thornapple River Rail Series.
NOTE: this film was taken and published with the permission of the Wisconsin & Southern Railroad. All individuals on the tour wore proper PPE and had authorization to be on property - the WSOR and TRRS remind all to NEVER TRESPASS on the railroad. It's dangerous, it's illegal, and it makes the job much more stressful. Don't do it!
Does railroad engineering sound like a career path for you? Check out Michigan Tech's railroad program by following the link below!
www.rail.mtu.edu
Thanks for watching! Don’t forget to share this video, like and subscribe to Thornapple River Rail Series!
Like TRRS on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/thornappleriverproductions
Videography Equipment:
-Primary: Sony FDR-AX53 4K Camcorder
-Edited with: Cyberlink PowerDirector 13
Copyright 2017 Thornapple River Rail Series by Alex Christmas and published with permission of the WSOR.
- published: 14 May 2017
- views: 543
WSOR T018-06 3 6 2017
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:21
- Updated: 07 Mar 2017
- views: 155
WAMX 4174 leads a quartet of WAMX SD40-2s and 100 loads of grain down the CP's C&M; Sub and pass the Milwaukee Airport Amtrak Depot on a warm but breezy Wisconsi...
WAMX 4174 leads a quartet of WAMX SD40-2s and 100 loads of grain down the CP's C&M; Sub and pass the Milwaukee Airport Amtrak Depot on a warm but breezy Wisconsin spring morning. It was neat that All 4 units were painted in WSOR's great red and grey scheme and all 100 cars were the new 5201 cu.ft capacity.
https://wn.com/Wsor_T018_06_3_6_2017
WAMX 4174 leads a quartet of WAMX SD40-2s and 100 loads of grain down the CP's C&M; Sub and pass the Milwaukee Airport Amtrak Depot on a warm but breezy Wisconsin spring morning. It was neat that All 4 units were painted in WSOR's great red and grey scheme and all 100 cars were the new 5201 cu.ft capacity.
- published: 07 Mar 2017
- views: 155
WSOR L463 With 4051/4054 Waunakee to Lodi 4/23/2016, fun crew!
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 9:51
- Updated: 13 May 2016
- views: 1842
The WSOR L463 Madison to Reedsburg job has a hefty train in tow as they clatter through Waunakee, then pause to set out a covered hopper for the Landmark Servic...
The WSOR L463 Madison to Reedsburg job has a hefty train in tow as they clatter through Waunakee, then pause to set out a covered hopper for the Landmark Services Co-op in Dane. Then they pass under a road bridge in Lodi with friendly waves from the crew, and lastly are seen crossing County Highway J just north of Lodi. I tried to get them at the Lake Wisconsin bridge, but the ferry took so long they were already most of the way across by the time I was ready to set up.
https://wn.com/Wsor_L463_With_4051_4054_Waunakee_To_Lodi_4_23_2016,_Fun_Crew
The WSOR L463 Madison to Reedsburg job has a hefty train in tow as they clatter through Waunakee, then pause to set out a covered hopper for the Landmark Services Co-op in Dane. Then they pass under a road bridge in Lodi with friendly waves from the crew, and lastly are seen crossing County Highway J just north of Lodi. I tried to get them at the Lake Wisconsin bridge, but the ferry took so long they were already most of the way across by the time I was ready to set up.
- published: 13 May 2016
- views: 1842
WSOR Reflects on 30 Years of Service
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:28
- Updated: 29 Mar 2011
- views: 4596
WSOR CEO Bill Gardner commissioned this retrospective look at WSOR's first 30 years of service and what it has meant for Wisconsin business and citizens in hono...
WSOR CEO Bill Gardner commissioned this retrospective look at WSOR's first 30 years of service and what it has meant for Wisconsin business and citizens in honor of WSOR's hundreds of employees. The program was first shown at an employee luncheon December 18, 2010.
https://wn.com/Wsor_Reflects_On_30_Years_Of_Service
WSOR CEO Bill Gardner commissioned this retrospective look at WSOR's first 30 years of service and what it has meant for Wisconsin business and citizens in honor of WSOR's hundreds of employees. The program was first shown at an employee luncheon December 18, 2010.
- published: 29 Mar 2011
- views: 4596
(HD) Rare! WSOR T-001 Chase!!
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:52
- Updated: 22 Jan 2017
- views: 291
I went out with a few friends to catch a rare daylight run of a 33 hour late WSOR train. The day before the train got screwed over by CP and was stuck for anoth...
I went out with a few friends to catch a rare daylight run of a 33 hour late WSOR train. The day before the train got screwed over by CP and was stuck for another day. Good thing a crew which me and my friends knew so we managed to get some nice horn action from them. The leader was WAMX 4223, Taken 12/21/16.
https://wn.com/(Hd)_Rare_Wsor_T_001_Chase
I went out with a few friends to catch a rare daylight run of a 33 hour late WSOR train. The day before the train got screwed over by CP and was stuck for another day. Good thing a crew which me and my friends knew so we managed to get some nice horn action from them. The leader was WAMX 4223, Taken 12/21/16.
- published: 22 Jan 2017
- views: 291
WSOR Unit Grain Train 2/9/2017
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- Duration: 9:48
- Updated: 09 Feb 2017
- views: 266
WSOR unit grain train Eastbound on the Canadian Pacific C&M; Sub coming through the Milwaukee Intermodal Station a little after 10:00 am on 2/9/2017.
WSOR unit grain train Eastbound on the Canadian Pacific C&M; Sub coming through the Milwaukee Intermodal Station a little after 10:00 am on 2/9/2017.
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WSOR unit grain train Eastbound on the Canadian Pacific C&M; Sub coming through the Milwaukee Intermodal Station a little after 10:00 am on 2/9/2017.
- published: 09 Feb 2017
- views: 266
WSOR's Madison Operation Lifesaver Demo Train, WAMX 4219/3928 9/15/2016
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:19
- Updated: 15 Sep 2016
- views: 1020
Every year or so, WSOR and Operation Lifesaver run a demonstration train in the Madison area so local media and law enforcement can see firsthand the kind of id...
Every year or so, WSOR and Operation Lifesaver run a demonstration train in the Madison area so local media and law enforcement can see firsthand the kind of idiocy train crews have to deal with on a daily basis.
We get two examples on video in the very first shot. First, a truck stops under the gate on University Bay Drive and has to back up fast as it comes down on the cab. Then, the guy with the backpack strolls across the tracks nowhere near a crossing, with an approaching train in sight.
Both locomotives on the train are unique on the WSOR system. Leading westbound is WAMX 4219, an SD40 built for CP in 1966 and upgraded to SD40-2 standards. It was brought onto WSOR rails by parent company Watco just a few weeks ago.
The second runby is at the depot in Middleton, near the end of the westbound journey.
On the eastward end is WAMX 3928 in its 35th Anniversary WSOR livery which was applied last summer. This is seen leading at Whitney Way, with its unusual full-barrier gates which are slated to be removed soon by order of the state railroad commissioner.
As a bit of trivia, the Office of the Commissioner of Railroads is located in the building in the background behind the flags.
https://wn.com/Wsor's_Madison_Operation_Lifesaver_Demo_Train,_Wamx_4219_3928_9_15_2016
Every year or so, WSOR and Operation Lifesaver run a demonstration train in the Madison area so local media and law enforcement can see firsthand the kind of idiocy train crews have to deal with on a daily basis.
We get two examples on video in the very first shot. First, a truck stops under the gate on University Bay Drive and has to back up fast as it comes down on the cab. Then, the guy with the backpack strolls across the tracks nowhere near a crossing, with an approaching train in sight.
Both locomotives on the train are unique on the WSOR system. Leading westbound is WAMX 4219, an SD40 built for CP in 1966 and upgraded to SD40-2 standards. It was brought onto WSOR rails by parent company Watco just a few weeks ago.
The second runby is at the depot in Middleton, near the end of the westbound journey.
On the eastward end is WAMX 3928 in its 35th Anniversary WSOR livery which was applied last summer. This is seen leading at Whitney Way, with its unusual full-barrier gates which are slated to be removed soon by order of the state railroad commissioner.
As a bit of trivia, the Office of the Commissioner of Railroads is located in the building in the background behind the flags.
- published: 15 Sep 2016
- views: 1020
Railfanning Wisconsin and Iowa 2/23/17 Feat. BNSF, CP, NS, WSOR, and Pacing Shots!
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 26:37
- Updated: 26 Apr 2017
- views: 1439
Me an Eastern Iowa Rail Productions went up to Wisconsin for the first time in almost a year back on 2-23-17. Caught some BNSF and CP action. Hope you enjoy! ...
Me an Eastern Iowa Rail Productions went up to Wisconsin for the first time in almost a year back on 2-23-17. Caught some BNSF and CP action. Hope you enjoy! Make sure to Like, Comment, and Subscribe!
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WSOR Windmill Train
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 9:59
- Updated: 25 Jun 2011
- views: 3304
Wisconsin & Southern has moved about 16 of these "Windmill" trains from Janesville (received from the UP) to Cambria, WI, transporting wind turbine parts for a ...
Wisconsin & Southern has moved about 16 of these "Windmill" trains from Janesville (received from the UP) to Cambria, WI, transporting wind turbine parts for a wind farm under construction near Cambria. The parts are unloaded and trucked to their final site. This particular train was about 6300 feet long and consisted entirely of blades. East of Palmyra, the train encountered a severe thunderstorm that later caused damage in the Milwaukee area.
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Wisconsin & Southern has moved about 16 of these "Windmill" trains from Janesville (received from the UP) to Cambria, WI, transporting wind turbine parts for a wind farm under construction near Cambria. The parts are unloaded and trucked to their final site. This particular train was about 6300 feet long and consisted entirely of blades. East of Palmyra, the train encountered a severe thunderstorm that later caused damage in the Milwaukee area.
- published: 25 Jun 2011
- views: 3304
TRRS 504: WSOR Yard Tour: Railcar Wheel Replacement
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 20:05
- Updated: 26 May 2017
- views: 2632
31 March 2017 - Janesville, Wisconsin
Wisconsin & Southern Railroad Wheel Changeout
Steel wheels on steel rails is a great way to move a lot of freight, but th...
31 March 2017 - Janesville, Wisconsin
Wisconsin & Southern Railroad Wheel Changeout
Steel wheels on steel rails is a great way to move a lot of freight, but those wheels better be circular! From time to time, wheels must be changed out due to defects, particularity for flat spots. Usually the result of the car being dragged with the brakes still applied, the spots are cause for concern as they can do damage to track and lead to wheel failures.
For this two-bay covered hopper, a wheel impact detector, a high-tech piece of wayside defect detection, caught it leaving Chicago thumping along. So when the car arrived at the Wisconsin & Southern's Janesville yard, it was kicked to the repair track for a new set of wheels.
Watch as the carmen show off the wheel replacement process to the next generation of railroaders from Michigan Technological University's Railroad Engineering and Activities Club (REAC).
How are railcar trucks connected to the cars? What parts make up a truck? How do they swap out wheels? All of those questions and more in this 504th episode of the Thornapple River Rail Series.
NOTE: this film was taken and published with the permission of the Wisconsin & Southern Railroad. All individuals on the tour wore proper PPE and had authorization to be on property - the WSOR and TRRS remind all to NEVER TRESPASS on the railroad. It's dangerous, it's illegal, and it makes the job much more stressful. Don't do it!
Does railroad engineering sound like a career path for you? Check out Michigan Tech's railroad program by following the link below!
www.rail.mtu.edu
Thanks for watching! Don’t forget to share this video, like and subscribe to Thornapple River Rail Series!
Like TRRS on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/thornappleriverproductions
Videography Equipment:
-Primary: Sony FDR-AX53 4K Camcorder
-Edited with: Cyberlink PowerDirector 13
Copyright 2017 Thornapple River Rail Series by Alex Christmas and published with permission of the WSOR.
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31 March 2017 - Janesville, Wisconsin
Wisconsin & Southern Railroad Wheel Changeout
Steel wheels on steel rails is a great way to move a lot of freight, but those wheels better be circular! From time to time, wheels must be changed out due to defects, particularity for flat spots. Usually the result of the car being dragged with the brakes still applied, the spots are cause for concern as they can do damage to track and lead to wheel failures.
For this two-bay covered hopper, a wheel impact detector, a high-tech piece of wayside defect detection, caught it leaving Chicago thumping along. So when the car arrived at the Wisconsin & Southern's Janesville yard, it was kicked to the repair track for a new set of wheels.
Watch as the carmen show off the wheel replacement process to the next generation of railroaders from Michigan Technological University's Railroad Engineering and Activities Club (REAC).
How are railcar trucks connected to the cars? What parts make up a truck? How do they swap out wheels? All of those questions and more in this 504th episode of the Thornapple River Rail Series.
NOTE: this film was taken and published with the permission of the Wisconsin & Southern Railroad. All individuals on the tour wore proper PPE and had authorization to be on property - the WSOR and TRRS remind all to NEVER TRESPASS on the railroad. It's dangerous, it's illegal, and it makes the job much more stressful. Don't do it!
Does railroad engineering sound like a career path for you? Check out Michigan Tech's railroad program by following the link below!
www.rail.mtu.edu
Thanks for watching! Don’t forget to share this video, like and subscribe to Thornapple River Rail Series!
Like TRRS on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/thornappleriverproductions
Videography Equipment:
-Primary: Sony FDR-AX53 4K Camcorder
-Edited with: Cyberlink PowerDirector 13
Copyright 2017 Thornapple River Rail Series by Alex Christmas and published with permission of the WSOR.
- published: 26 May 2017
- views: 2632
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TRRS 502: WSOR Shop Tour: SD40-2 Locomotive Explained
31 March 2017 - Janesville, Wisconsin
Wisconsin & Southern Roundhouse Tour
Inside the old...
published: 14 May 2017
TRRS 502: WSOR Shop Tour: SD40-2 Locomotive Explained
TRRS 502: WSOR Shop Tour: SD40-2 Locomotive Explained
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- views: 543
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WSOR T018-06 3 6 2017
WAMX 4174 leads a quartet of WAMX SD40-2s and 100 loads of grain down the CP's C&M; Sub and...
published: 07 Mar 2017
WSOR T018-06 3 6 2017
WSOR T018-06 3 6 2017
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WSOR L463 With 4051/4054 Waunakee to Lodi 4/23/2016, fun crew!
The WSOR L463 Madison to Reedsburg job has a hefty train in tow as they clatter through Wa...
published: 13 May 2016
WSOR L463 With 4051/4054 Waunakee to Lodi 4/23/2016, fun crew!
WSOR L463 With 4051/4054 Waunakee to Lodi 4/23/2016, fun crew!
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- published: 13 May 2016
- views: 1842
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WSOR Reflects on 30 Years of Service
WSOR CEO Bill Gardner commissioned this retrospective look at WSOR's first 30 years of ser...
published: 29 Mar 2011
WSOR Reflects on 30 Years of Service
WSOR Reflects on 30 Years of Service
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(HD) Rare! WSOR T-001 Chase!!
I went out with a few friends to catch a rare daylight run of a 33 hour late WSOR train. T...
published: 22 Jan 2017
(HD) Rare! WSOR T-001 Chase!!
(HD) Rare! WSOR T-001 Chase!!
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- published: 22 Jan 2017
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9:48
WSOR Unit Grain Train 2/9/2017
WSOR unit grain train Eastbound on the Canadian Pacific C&M; Sub coming through the Milwauk...
published: 09 Feb 2017
WSOR Unit Grain Train 2/9/2017
WSOR Unit Grain Train 2/9/2017
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4:19
WSOR's Madison Operation Lifesaver Demo Train, WAMX 4219/3928 9/15/2016
Every year or so, WSOR and Operation Lifesaver run a demonstration train in the Madison ar...
published: 15 Sep 2016
WSOR's Madison Operation Lifesaver Demo Train, WAMX 4219/3928 9/15/2016
WSOR's Madison Operation Lifesaver Demo Train, WAMX 4219/3928 9/15/2016
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26:37
Railfanning Wisconsin and Iowa 2/23/17 Feat. BNSF, CP, NS, WSOR, and Pacing Shots!
Me an Eastern Iowa Rail Productions went up to Wisconsin for the first time in almost a ye...
published: 26 Apr 2017
Railfanning Wisconsin and Iowa 2/23/17 Feat. BNSF, CP, NS, WSOR, and Pacing Shots!
Railfanning Wisconsin and Iowa 2/23/17 Feat. BNSF, CP, NS, WSOR, and Pacing Shots!
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- published: 26 Apr 2017
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9:59
WSOR Windmill Train
Wisconsin & Southern has moved about 16 of these "Windmill" trains from Janesville (receiv...
published: 25 Jun 2011
WSOR Windmill Train
WSOR Windmill Train
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20:05
TRRS 504: WSOR Yard Tour: Railcar Wheel Replacement
31 March 2017 - Janesville, Wisconsin
Wisconsin & Southern Railroad Wheel Changeout
Steel...
published: 26 May 2017
TRRS 504: WSOR Yard Tour: Railcar Wheel Replacement
TRRS 504: WSOR Yard Tour: Railcar Wheel Replacement
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- published: 26 May 2017
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TRRS 502: WSOR Shop Tour: SD40-2 Locomotive Explai...
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WSOR L463 With 4051/4054 Waunakee to Lodi 4/23/201...
WSOR Reflects on 30 Years of Service...
(HD) Rare! WSOR T-001 Chase!!...
WSOR Unit Grain Train 2/9/2017...
WSOR's Madison Operation Lifesaver Demo Train, WAM...
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Tracking Trump: Sean Spicer emerges from the bushes as rumors swirl
Edit The Guardian 24 Jun 2017
Gossip continued to swirl around the role of the accident-prone White House press secretary as he tried to handle questions about the Russia investigation. Trump administration. Tracking Trump. Tracking Trump. Sean Spicer emerges from the bushes as rumors swirl. Gossip continued to swirl around the role of the accident-prone White House press secretary as he tried to handle questions about the Russia investigation. @paultowen ... Last weekend....
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Israel strikes Syrian positions after fire toward it
Edit WPXI 24 Jun 2017
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israeli aircraft struck various positions in Syria Saturday, destroying two tanks, in response to more than 10 projectiles that landed in its territory, the military said. The flare-up marked a rare case of Israeli involvement in the bloody fighting next door ... It has responded in the past with limited strikes when fire has spilled into Israel and holds the Syrian government responsible for any such incidents ... ....
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North Korea's Kim Uses Creative Methods To Execute His People: Report
Edit WorldNews.com 23 Jun 2017
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has built a reputation for some pretty creative ways of removing his fellow countrymen who cross him – from siccing wild dogs to gunning down his enemies with artillery meant for shooting down planes, according to a Fox News report Friday.Although some of the terrifying execution methods have never been confirmed, the fear of such methods certainly keep any dissenters in line ... But when he ran....
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Drug War? American Troops Are Protecting Afghan Opium. U.S. Occupation Leads to All-Time High Heroin Production
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first published in June 2014. It is well-documented that the U.S. government has – at least at some times in some parts of the world – protected drug operations. (Big American banks also launder money for drug cartels. See … ... ....
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More than 100 people feared buried by southwest China landslide
Edit Baltimore Sun 24 Jun 2017
Around 100 people are feared buried by a landslide that crashed into their homes in southwestern China early Saturday, a county government said. The landslide from a mountain fell onto the village of Xinmo at about 6 a.m., burying some 40 homes, the government of Mao county in Sichuan province... ....
Molex Industrial Weld-Slag and Oil-Resistant Cables Achieve Ecolab Compatibility and UL Oil Resistance II Compliance
Edit Market Watch 22 May 2017
Weld-Slag and Oil-Resistant (WSOR) cables from Flamar are now compatible with Ecolab products ... “We are very proud to announce the Flamar WSOR cables have been declared Ecolab compatible and could fulfill what our customers need,” said Elio Bonetti, business development manager, Molex ... This new feature is available on all WSOR cables produced by Flamar which are also UL AWM / CSA recognized....
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