Western Railroad Discussion > Brush cutter on the UP Austin Sub

I caught a brush cutter accompanied by a track inspector in the siding at Bergstrom in South Austin (TX) yesterday morning. They were awaiting passage of the NB Amtrak #22. As soon as #22 passed, they moved a bit north just clearing the crossing waiting to get on the main and resume their work. I talked to the track inspector and he said that a train had just hit a vehicle in Round Rock and that no NB trains had departed San Antonio at that time. It was 09:00 and he suggested that I might as well go on home. All I could find out was that a train had indeed hit a pickup in Round Rock with no injuries resulting. Driver said he "thought he could beat the train". WRONG!

1. On time #22 coming around brush cutter and hi-rail at N. Bergstrom
2. Moving toward the north switch to get back on the main
3. Close up. I haven't seen a piece of equipment like this before.

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I grabbed a shot of a NB stack train at Bergstrom this morning with a nice clean leader.

I appreciate y'all taking a look. Thanks.

Mike

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Nice shots!
I haven't seen a piece of equipment like that either.

Gary

Nice shots Mike! That brush cutter is unique looking.

Larry

Great set Mike, Thanks for sharing!

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I would like to see that brush cutter in operation and from a safe distance.
John

I Googled "Gradall brush cutter" and a description of it and a picture (no video, sorry). Maybe on YouTube.

Mike

Nice catches of all the trains Mike. Haven't seen one of those brush cutters before, only the aftermath--anything to keep down the tree tunnels is appreciated.
Brian Stevens