How to unload Coal Hoppers - The Whistle Post

TallDude · #1 (**permalink**) 05-20-2008, 04:12 PM

Here's a good tip on how to unload coal hoppers, prototypically of course.

Backhoe Operator - Invision Power Board

Trainman1965 · #2 (**permalink**) 05-20-2008, 06:00 PM

Man that guys is crazy. it would not take but one worng move and he is gone to the ground. He has some bigger then mine is all i can say.

LiveSteamer · #3 (**permalink**) 05-20-2008, 06:33 PM

Now that is one way to load your dozer up on hoppers.

Allegany2666 · #4 (**permalink**) 05-20-2008, 11:07 PM

I can tell you one thing for sure he were no UNION employee...

CPrail · #5 (**permalink**) 05-21-2008, 01:22 AM

How did he get out

Mike G

domiluk · #6 (**permalink**) 05-22-2008, 07:30 AM

That must be one of the gutties guy around I sure wouldn't be doing that . Come to think about it we have a concrete co. down here and they unload there rock that way an I was wonder how they got there backhoe up there now I know.

Eastern Roads · #7 (**permalink**) 05-22-2008, 07:41 AM

This technique has been around for awhile- at least since the backhoes have had more power, and the RR's started farming out their MOW work to private contractors. I saw this technique used on gondolas where the backhoe had a thumb on it so they could pick up the old ties along right of ways. I saw it in a mag probably late eighties.
The cable on the front of the machine, and the guides keep the machine from sliding off the sides. Believe it or not, it's actually stable, as it's not going to fall over. The only real concern would be blowing a hydraulic line when you're getting up there!!

Then you'd get down in a BIG hurry!