Workin on the Railroad (1999)

Have you ever passed a track gang and wondered what all those machines actually do Heres your answer and more Youll 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 youll tour a major shop to see in detail how coal hoppers are built Next youre off to view undercutting machines cleaning ballast on BNSF Did you ever wonder what its like to work as a dispatcher Youll visit a Norfolk Southern facility where the chief dispatcher explains the operation Returning to BNSF youll see one of the most awesome pieces of railroad equipment the P811 concrete tie layer