Big Problem on the Railroad in 79 Tunnel Part 2

Used a Simplex hand rail puller and a Roadmaster to get this track joint pull apart in our tunnel back together. Wasn't sure if we could pull those rails together using hand tools and no Fire Snake, but we got it back together and trains are running safely again now. Can't use Fire Snake in the tunnel because of all the coal in there might catch fire. Watch Fire Snake in Action as I Set the Rails on Fire:    • I Set the Rail on Fire Today! Fire Snake i...   This video is Part 2 of a two part mini series on finding and fixing this track joint pull apart in the tunnel. Watch Part 1 here:    • A Big Problem on the Railroad in 79 Tunnel...   Check out more videos on Cool Railroad Hand Tools    • Railroad Hand Tools   This video made Tuesday June 16, 2026 Disclaimer: I am an employee of Iron Senergy at Cumberland Mine. My job is railroad track maintenance. I am very fortunate to have this job and everyone at the mine is very fortunate to have Iron Senergy as it's current owner. Our past owners had every intention of shutting this mine down, but Iron Senergy took over and have kept this mine alive. Please understand: I am NOT in any way an official or unofficial spokes person for Iron Senergy or Cumberland Mine. Any viewpoints, opinions or anything that I show in the videos, or write in the video descriptions or any answer to any comment, should NEVER be misconstrued or interpreted as being in any way shape or form, any kind of official or unofficial statement from Iron Senergy, Iron Cumberland, Cumberland Mine, any of the mine's management, any of the contractors that may be shown in any video, nor of any of my fellow co-workers. Any viewpoints or opinions I may make in the videos, in the descriptions, or in any answer to a comment is strictly that of my own and NOT an official or unofficial statement or viewpoint that Iron Synergy or any one at Iron Senergy or Cumberland Mine necessarily has or makes. Again, we are very fortunate to have Iron Senergy as our current owners. Please, when making a comment be respectful of Iron Senergy, Cumberland Mine, my fellow coworkers and also any contractors that may be shown. Thank You, Dave #trackpullapart#simlpexrailpuller#railpuller