Had a 200-ton lift over a live rail line in Chicago go perfectly smooth

We were setting a big HVAC unit on a downtown roof, and the only spot for the crane was across active train tracks. The railroad gave us a 90-minute window to get the rig in, make the pick, and clear out. My signal guy and I walked the plan twice, and the whole crew was locked in. The lift itself took maybe 20 minutes, and we were packed up with time to spare. Anyone else had a tight coordination job like that just click?

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adams.dylan23d ago

Nice! That's the best feeling when a plan comes together under pressure. In my experience, those tight windows force everyone to be sharp and communicate perfectly. Sounds like your crew nailed it.

sarah_perez22d ago

90 minutes over live tracks is insane. That's zero room for any kind of mistake or delay. Huge props to your crew for pulling that off.

miajenkins21d ago

Yeah, walking the plan is key. Makes you think about every single step before you're on the clock.