• Work Crew 8515
  • The new rail being moved into place.
  • The heater car heating the rail before it can be welded.
  • The heater car heating the rail before it can be welded.
  • New biscuits being put in place before the new clips are clamped on.
  • The bolt provides spacing while the rail is clipped in place before welding.
  • Mike Earls "Grandpa", a 30 year UP veteran with 5 months until retirement.
  • Mike Earls "Grandpa", a 30 year UP veteran with 5 months until retirement.
  • Work Crew 8515
  • Jacking the two rails in place while Welder Jose Moran measures the difference prior to welding.
  • Welder Allan DaCosta preparing the crucible prior to the weld.
  • The welding crucible containing it's mixture of metal shavings and gunpowder.
  • Outside contractors who pick up and haul away the old rail.
  • Work Crew 8515
  • Track Supervisor Dave Miller with 11 years of experience. The Boss.
  • Jim Fitting with 3 years, explained the welding process.
  • Welders Jose Moran and Allan DaCosta pack clay around the bottom of the mold to contain the molten metal during welding.
  • Welders Jose Moran and Allan DaCosta pack clay around the bottom of the mold to contain the molten metal during welding.
  • Welder Allan DaCosta packs more clay around the outside of the mold to contain the molten metal during welding.
  • Heating the joint with a torch prior to welding.