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I caught up to ELS 400 and 1221 heading north towards Channing after spending the afternoon watching the original ELS line being RIPPED APART to the east.. After a few crossings comes the main attraction and I did NOT trespass upon getting permission.. This excavator pulls a tool that rips the rails right off the ties that supported them for the last 100 years! Trees blocking the way? I don't see no stinking trees! LOL
00:00 – Intro and train spotting at Sagola
01:23 – Chasing the E&LS and checking out the rail removal
02:32 – E&LS train action at M69 crossing
04:53 – Heading over to the rail removal site
05:36 – Arriving at the site and getting permission to film
06:17 – Close-up look at the different rail weights (100 lb vs 60 lb rail)
07:14 – Observing the rail removal process and identifying a 1916 date
08:44 – Finding historical artifacts from Chicago, Illinois
10:17 – The excavator in action pulling up 60 lb rail
13:09 – Inspecting the condition of the old wooden ties
15:31 – Why it's rare to see this kind of work up close
20:58 – Clearing trees to get to the track
22:19 – Moving to the "Danger Zone" for better shots of the rail being whipped around
23:14 – Final thoughts and wrapping up the day in Channing
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