Lifting and Transporting a Snow Plow

The video explores Train Mountain in Oregon, a sanctuary for steam age locomotives. Steve Pan Zyk aims to add a unique rotary snow plow to the collection, donated by Union Pacific. However, the lack of a direct rail route necessitates a challenging road transport. Chris Arsenal, a heavy hauler, is tasked with the move, requiring the replacement of train wheels with road wheels and careful lifting using hydraulic jacks. The process involves overcoming obstacles like removing a stubborn pin, ensuring the plow is safely prepared for the journey up Train Mountain.

What is the primary purpose of Train Mountain?

• A commercial railway station

• A gathering place for train enthusiasts

• A historical museum

• A tourist attraction

What unique exhibit does Steve want to add to Train Mountain?

• A vintage steam locomotive

• A rotary snow plow

• A passenger car

• A diesel engine

Why is there a challenge in moving the snow plow to Train Mountain?

• The plow is not operational

• The plow is too wide

• There is no direct rail route

• The plow is too heavy

What is Chris Arsenal's first task in preparing the snow plow for transport?

• Attach a towing cable

• Secure the plow with chains

• Inspect the plow for damages

• Replace train wheels with road wheels

What must be done to lift the plow clear of the tracks?

• Use a crane

• Position hydraulic jacks

• Build a ramp

• Dig a trench

What issue arises with the rear wheel mounts during the lifting process?

• A metal pin is stuck

• The wheels are damaged

• The wheels are missing

• The wheels are too heavy

What risk does Chris face while trying to free the rear wheel pin?

• Getting trapped under the plow

• Falling off the plow

• Damaging the plow

• Losing the pin

How does Chris finally manage to free the rear wheels?

• By cutting the pin

• By using a hydraulic press

• By using a hammer

• By sliding the pin out by hand

What is the final step before the plow's journey up Train Mountain?

• Securing the plow with ropes

• Inspecting the road wheels

• Attaching a towing vehicle

• Lifting the plow off the rails

What is the main challenge in moving the plow by road?

• The weight of the plow

• The narrowness of the road

• The length of the journey

• The steepness of the road