Site Preparation and Old Wall Removal

What happens here

The crew begins by using a compact track loader (skid steer) with fork attachments to move large sections of the old, deteriorating railroad tie retaining wall and other debris from the job site. A mini-excavator is also utilized to dig out remaining sections of the old wall and surrounding soil, facilitating faster and more efficient removal. Manual labor with shovels is used for precise digging and to clear smaller pieces. The old railroad ties are loaded into a dump truck for disposal.

Goal: The initial phase involves using heavy machinery like a skid steer and mini-excavator to demolish and remove the existing railroad tie retaining wall. The crew also manually removes debris and prepares the area for the new wall construction.