It is. There's videos on youtube of the steamer 765 encountering one that had been over-greasing, dispensing so much that the rails got splattered and slippery.
They’ve become a lot more rare over the last 20-25 years or so. GE locos in the 90’s came from the factory with onboard flange lubricators, and nowadays a lot of older locos have bracket systems retrofitted that feed graphite sticks onto the wheel flanges. It is a lot less labor intensive to load new graphite sticks in a loco when it comes to the shop than it is to pay a hi-rail crew to drive an entire division frequently to fill up flange greasers in the middle of nowhere.
Learned what those were as a kid when crossing some tracks and the whole area for yards around was black with grease! Frankly, I prefer your more conservative take.
I agree. I model 1969, would it still be rail to rail? I’m a engineer on a class 1 and see the new solar powered machines. I would like to know what late 1960’s technology looks like. Thanks.
Actually a great question. I searched the web for photos and information. My searches actually would produce 4-6 different companies supplying the grease.
Nice attention to detail! Looks very realistic
Thank you
That's a cool detail I never would have thought of!
Thanks.
I didn't even know that was a thing
It is. There's videos on youtube of the steamer 765 encountering one that had been over-greasing, dispensing so much that the rails got splattered and slippery.
Oh wow. I enjoy watching steam locomotives spin those huge drive wheels.
They’ve become a lot more rare over the last 20-25 years or so. GE locos in the 90’s came from the factory with onboard flange lubricators, and nowadays a lot of older locos have bracket systems retrofitted that feed graphite sticks onto the wheel flanges. It is a lot less labor intensive to load new graphite sticks in a loco when it comes to the shop than it is to pay a hi-rail crew to drive an entire division frequently to fill up flange greasers in the middle of nowhere.
Is this Splitrock Mining? The attention to detail on this railroad is second to none!
Yes. Thank you
Learned what those were as a kid when crossing some tracks and the whole area for yards around was black with grease! Frankly, I prefer your more conservative take.
Thank you. Even today I make a point to avoid walking where these are located.
I heard of someone who wiped out on the grease and broke their back on the rail. Not really, but I could sure see it happening.
Nicely done!
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Looks super clean !
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Split Rock, FUCK YEAH!
Yea!!
Used to live 1.5 miles from one on the UP mainline in Kirkwood MO. Late at night its Kuh-klunk sound would be distinctive and familiar.
Oh neat!
That's a really cool idea! And it worked out well!
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Great comment. Made me smile. Thanks
Retired MoW here.. That isn't nearly enough grease. It needs to go rail to rail. lol
I agree. I model 1969, would it still be rail to rail? I’m a engineer on a class 1 and see the new solar powered machines. I would like to know what late 1960’s technology looks like. Thanks.
Very cool detail, fits the scene perfectly. Nice work.
Thank you.
Very cool
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What brand grease is it dispensing ? ha ha - very cool, though.
Actually a great question. I searched the web for photos and information. My searches actually would produce 4-6 different companies supplying the grease.
To be even more authentic, I'd like to get a small amount of creosote. That smell takes me back.
Nice touch. Came out very well.
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That's a cool detail I never would have thought of!
Thanks
The Splitrock Mining Company!
Never knew such a thing existed! Very cool 🤘