POWERTOOLS EVERYWHERE After Train Hits Truck
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- Опубліковано 10 жов 2024
- Power tools were everywhere after a train slammed into a truck in Buford, Georgia.
Grade crossing accidents happen far too often in the U.S. and it’s up to us to be careful and alert any time we’re around railroad tracks.
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I'm so tired of people blaming it on the GPS. You are the operator of the vehicle and responsible for following all warnings.
Not that I'm defending the driver but that is way easier said than done these days. Lots of states of trucked through do a very poor job of even posting speed limit signs let alone adequate warning signs. I dont use a gps in my semi but its still very easy to find myself in a hairy situation
This is what happens when you let technology do your thinking for you instead of reading the signs and finding an alternate route.
They have to look out the windshield first
Train. *hits truck full of power tools*
Every dad in a five mile radius. *Home Depot music intensifies*
Yeah...if that crossing was in a hood area the clean up would have been even faster
@@earthbarnes6694 If it was near a Home Depot that would be funny
@@kakahtukat about 3 miles away
Milwaukee tool sale light use some cosmetic damage as is sale Tuesday by railroad crossing. (sarcasm)
@@kmagnussen1052 i hate how people have to clarify that they’re being sarcastic nowadays
I'm a trucker, and I haul boats in a lowboy trailer- I'm typically 2-3" off the ground. I'm constantly on the alert for any sudden change in road elevation. A lot of today's steering wheel holders are inexperienced and don't think for themselves. I bet if they were held financially responsible for their screw ups, they'd be a lot more careful!
A bunch of people got free tools that day. Wish I'd been there.
Lol
Another trick an old timer told me was after calling the RR and 911 is to take jumper cables and connect the tracks. If they are block sections it should trip the signals down the line.
Another signal is placing a red road flare (fusee) between the rails, a Federal Railway Administration nationwide signal to STOP! Of course, it's got to be far enough down the track to allow for the train to stop.
Great Video. I was there on the same day it happened about 4 hours after it happened. You make these documentary’s really nice. So many of these accidents can be avoided if people read traffic signs.
Thanks, I really appreciate that!
As a truck driver myself 2 fails sign on the right should be on the left right next to the landing gear bottom out he was looking at the turn not the sign put them way b 4 the turn
@@v12productions Look up "eleven foot eight bridge" on UA-cam. A lot of truckers learn the hard way about ignoring height clearance signs.
@@A_Bit_of_Thought I seen that sorry to say I laughed big part of that are rent a truck no cdl
Very nicely done for sure.
I walk and bike this stretch if Buford frequently as I live nearby. Awesome to learn things about my local line from more experienced railfan. Great vid.
Thanks!
Awesome video. And HUGE thank you for the explanation of what to do in a situation like this. Not enough people know how to handle it, you see it all the time in videos. You nailed the explanation of the ENS signs. Another thing to note is that the gates are flexible and spring loaded. If the gate comes down and you and aren't boxed in or bottomed out, just hit the gas pedal! A few paint scratches are way less expensive to repair than replacing a totaled car.
Thanks for watching!
How about not getting in the situation by reading the damn signs?
@@davidprellberg1344 If people were infallible, we wouldn't even need those signs.
Before you know it, they're all gonna be in Spanish too so there's no excuses.
I’m sure most of those power tools survived the impact. They’re tough.
Nope.
They are tough but I mean are they literally stronger than a train? Doubt it
I'm surprised you don't help out Trains magazine because you would be great at some of the stuff they do plus you have a good bit of knowledge as well, a lot more than most railfans
Yea
Thanks! They do great work!
Looks like early Christmas Presents!🤶🎅🎅🤶
Not many people read train magazines anymore. Kids don't get train sets or really follow railroad stuff. Also most railroads are rude and hate rail fans. This is a hobby that's dying out. Sad seeing how the railroad played a huge part in America's growth.
The people at Trains magazine are very snotty to outside projects.
I definitely would have had a collection of tools 👌
80% of the Time, Driver Inattentiveness is Responsible for Railroad Crossing Crashes and/or Deaths. It’s Safe to see the tractor trailer driver lost his job and his truck license will most likely me suspended. The Railroad will also Sue to recoup the cost of damages to train cars and nearby equipment. Entire Load of Goods are a Complete Loss.
All those Milwaukees ouch.
Damn good tools. Dad was in the trades and when got up there in years he passed them on to me and they'll definitely outlive me and probably go to my nephew.
walked away uninjured and with a new power tool set lol
OH NO YIKES! 😱😱😱😮😦WHAT A MESS THOSE POWER TOOLS! As long as no one wasn't hurt. Power Tools half off sale anyone ? 🤔 😃
Great video! I heard about this accident from seeing photos on FB. Thank goodness there no injuries. I've filmed a few trains at that very crossing before also.
Thanks man!
@@v12productions Also. Tim Taylor would be mourning the loss of those tools.
@@mgr_video_productions Great reference. One of my favorite shows!
Another trucker using a CAR GPS instead of a TRUCKERS GPS, yes there is a HUGE difference in information and price.
I've seen trucks get stuck on rails too many times. They should fix RR crossings so that doesn't happen.
Glad every one was okay.
That crossing looks pretty good to me. I think the problem is that when a standard is set for crossings there will be somebody who will just try to push the envelope a little bit. It’s kind of like the way trucks get bit when they tried to go under a bridge that is only a little lower than the height of the truck. Wether by ignorance or by intent, people will try to squeeze a little bit more out of a crossing or a bridge.
@@SeanPat1001 That is part of the problem. Drivers know if a crossing is suitable to drive over with a big rig by looking at it. Some go ahead and drive over it anyway. Viaducts are the same way.
I love me some Milwaukee power tools!
I worked train derailment Crew for 2 and a half years. When a mainline gets shut down due to an accident or any other reason the railroad is losing millions of dollars. You really have to work hard, fast and safe to stay on that job.
Many would argue to call the emergency notification number on the grade crossing FIRST and then call 911. All the 911 dispatcher is going to do is call the same number but won’t have the exact crossing identification needed. The emergency number on the crossing will dial you directly in to railroad police and sometimes the dispatchers themselves, who can immediately stop all trains in the vicinity.
As a truck driver I can assure you that's so easy to do. Stupid GPS units regularly try to send me down roads unsuitable for trucks or under low bridges, when you're under pressure to be on time the traffic is heavy and you're looking for the address you are delivering to its very easy to make mistakes.
I rather be late going another route and still deliver safely then take a shortcut trying to beat the train to get it on time, and totally lost the entire freight.
In the end, it's ALWAYS the Driver's Responsibility to know dangers and Hazards, and make adjustments from there. Cannot blame GPS or the dispatcher or anything else. It's the Driver's Responsibility!
I have never punched the address in the GPS and started driving.Atlas and Google earth and than drive.
Besides GPS has nothing to do with this.
@@intruderIG Exactly, it's driver error
If he had a trucking GPS, it would of told him he was not allowed to cross at that location along with the well marked signage.
Common sense is hard to come by these days and ignorance is everywhere.
Even those gps suck!! Common sense, and looking ay signs, and the willingnes to keep going till you find a good spot to turn around is all it takes
Jackpot for me! Lot's of powerful motors in those Power Tool machines.
No one mentions the poor design of so many grade crossings in America that hang up trucks.
You are SO CORRECT. It wouldn't take much to FIX this crossing so this could never happen. But I guess few thousands of dollars of DIRT to raise the level of the road on either side of the crossing so the elevation is not a problem is just TOO MUCH TO ASK FOR!
@@dmaxsba It takes a lot to FIX crossings or other infrastructures. It's not as simple as many people assume.
@@TomZ23 that crossing could have been fixed for less than the cost of this crash. It literally would have only required some fill and asphalt.
In combat, getting wounded in a way that doesn't maim you, end your life but still gets you a ticket home is the much sought after "million-dollar wound". Hitting the trailer of a semi is the Railroad equivalent of that. Nobody gets hurt and you get your 3 days off.
I was just at a new liquidation place in stone mountain..they had a bunch of Milwaukee power tools..some of it looked new, some of it didn't. I wonder if some of it might have come from this accident..
Very interesting! What was the name of the place? I may have to stop by. ( :
@@v12productions um.. can't remember, but it's basically across from the Sam's club on Mountain Industrial/Jimmy Carter.
No any train wreck like this or train derailment is a total insurance loss and everything goes to a landfill and can't be sold.
@@badmudderrutters7460 well, believe me..most everything in this place was a bit sketchy..there weren't even prices on most of the items in the store.. open Milwaukee cases, tools without cases..stuff in bins, pretty unorganized..
@@badmudderrutters7460The Insurance company that insured that load most likely SOLD the load as "salvage" to the highest bidder, unless there is a "rider" on the policy to destroy it. Then it's shredded before disposal.
The wrong type of people are getting CDL licenses
In these kind of train accidents it seems like the crossing is always built up at the roadway where the trucks can get hung up.
My dad:
“It’s free real estate”
Although the semi driver was just following his GPS but safety is more important than short cuts.
Now we know which tool company we should all buy from lol.
Sounds like the number on the blue sign was called, but that train was still coming in too hot. As for the driver, either out of the job, or by the looks of it, owner-op with no trailer and a hefty citation/clean up bill. Not to mention a higher insurance premium.
And those were some better Milwaukee brand tools too!! Usually $600-$800 for a "value pack" of four tools.
There’s a crossing in Austell that I honestly see as a dangerous one, and that’s from visiting there twice in 2017 and 2018. I plan on returning to Austell in summer next year.
How long before the crash was the railroad called?
There are many instances where railroads have been called for a crossing issue and 10-30 minutes elapse before a train arrives and fails to stop to prevent a crash. I do not know if this is because of institutional unresponsiveness, indifference, or just plain incompetence, but it should not happen. Yes, it takes a mile or more to stop a train, but that is only two minutes time. Any crash after that was preventable.
If the GPS told you to drive off a cliff, would you do it ?
Well I guess some fool would or have.
Those tools are built better then f-150s
I wish I knew were the tools went I need some Milwaukee Tools and I'm sure they went for cheap
“You can see all kinds of Milwaukee power tools”
*Milwaukee Road intensifies*
Accidents happen all too frequently. Truckers are under the gun to be expedient which is understandable. However they can't depend on the GPS to send them ln the safest routes. There was a recent accident near here as a result of a driver trying to avoid the scales. NEW YOUNG DRIVERS NEED A PROPER SAFETY EDUCATIO.N. OLDER ONE AS WELL TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS.
Sucks, hope they were able to salvage and donate some if they decide to scrap the load completely.
If you're a truck driver and your GPS leads you to railroad crossing, find an alternative route such as bridges over railroad tracks.
Especially if you're pulling a tanker trailer.
@@KevinRichards-rk3gp That as well, however some roads would have signs that would tell truckers not to go down them with hazardous materials.
Stupid is as stupid does. Excellent video.
I have to ask you something V12 have you thought of doing a video covering the famous Andrews raid of 1862 ?
It's more commonly known as the Great Locomotive Chase and both locomotives from the event still exist but as far as I know the last film that was made telling the story was made back in the 1950s on the Tallulah Falls Railroad and there hasn't been any documentaries covering the chase as far as I know.
I'm only asking because I think you'd be the perfect person to help retail the story and its Legacy to the Next Generation.
Check this out!
ua-cam.com/video/iSTxPG6URfw/v-deo.html
I have an idea that will definitely solve this problem.
It is safe, it will contribute a lot, it will save lives, it will stop having any losses.
The train that hit the track was BNSF 265 and the train that passed it was 264 I see them alot in NC
Thanks for the info!
@@v12productions np
@@v12productions hey V12 one of BNSF 265 units derailed in kings mountain North Carolina
@@nc_railfilms2533 Thanks for the heads-up. Was that recently?
OH NO!
They need to update the GPS units systems for all truck drivers also because a good bit of the GPS system is outdated for railroad crossing and bridges in many states.
We did that on bnsf railroad on December 24th it was a long time ago
The worst sign that was ignored that day: the blue placard with the railroads emergency dispatcher line!
General if you've got some jumper cables connect them from one rail to the other on the same track and all railroad track signals should turn to red.
I did not know about those railroad crossing signs regarding who to call and ID the crossing in an emergency. Now I’ll have to not be a FJB and remember that
I cant understand ,,, in america ,, especially with Norfolk Southern ,, that they once and for all fix these level crossings and ( Level ) them out ,, so any vehicle can cross safely ,, the same with traffic intersections too close to crossing ,, great vid ,, all the best
Because it's not always as simple as just that. Often it requires modifying the roadbed of the railroad tracks as well. It's a massive undertaking.
So the government and railroads should redesign grade crossings because of idiots getting stuck? Thank how silly that sounds
Imagine if that trailer would've been a tanker carrying flammable liquid. Yikes!
🤯Results will be devastating.
what if he was caring Candy
@@northeastcorridorguy_yt9562 or one of those long concrete bridge beams.
No what happened to those Milwaukee tools? I want to know if they gave him away
We can learn from this video that you shouldn't rely on your GPS. Find a different route if you feel or see that the road is dangerous. And if the signs say otherwise take a different action!
Their was a 5 finger discount available for the brave their.
They should extend the length of the gates so that they reach all or most of the way across the intersection to stop vehicles from going around them. Only 6 more feet or so could make the difference.
Milwaukee; Nothing but Heavy Duty !
Supply chain shortage: go hoard toilet paper and pet food.
This is why even in my minivan I stop at all railroad crossings, even though I’m not required to. It’s better to be safe then to be hit by a train. So far in doing so I have pissed off one driver. If the driver had only seen the amount of wreckage from trains and the dangers around the tracks he’d know why I do it.
Your video popped up in my recommended tv and i gotta tell you waching all those new power tools being tossed away like that made me feel sad because i have a brother that's a welder but he lives in the southern tip of southamerica and he says american made powertools are hard to get there and expensive. Good thing the driver got out woth a citación and not in a body bag
No the power tools 😥
Half the people in town now use Milwaukee power tools....
If the the train kept moving it would have made cleaning up easier
Considering the insane prices of them. Possibly a could hundred thousand dollars.
I have dipped my Milwaukee 3 inch impact in water to cool it off and went back to work
Its good the train and truck are not tanker when cause its explode or catch fire when its crash. Keep safe truck drivers from railroad against train crash
My dad used to work at the Gwennit police department
They need to have trucking-industry-specific GPS systems, obviously
V12 this is Greg I would like to know there’s a picture that you posted here in Atlanta that shows Norfolk southern trains engines being serviced, and I would like to know where you took that picture and posted on UA-cam August 23 or 24th of 2012?
Hi, that picture was taken from the Marietta Road bridge last weekend.
Thank you for your answer back to me that’s awesome the Marietta Road bridge is somewhere around Inman Train yard?
@@Gpa129872 Yep, it's on the Southeast side of the yard.
Hi V12 this is Greg thanks for that info I’m always down there in that area usually on the weekends and I want to say I thank you and I really really appreciate all your videos and the information that you use for all your videos thank you.
Wish there was some way to redesign crossings to where there was no interaction between traffic and trains.
One goes over the other.
@@jayasmrmore3687 That's really expensive.
@@trainzguy2472 yes it is... and because it's expensive there is a lot of finger pointing with the railroad, the city and the state as it relates to whos gonna pay what portion of rebuild, it ALWAYS plays out that way
yes very professional informative and entertaining,awesome video as well
The problem I see with this accident is it could have been avoided if the truck driver would have used common sense and paid attention to all of the warning signs
Those GPS Will Get You In Trouble ... But For The Driver It Was His Fault And He Should Have Been Paying Attention To The Signs Around That R.R Crossing ... You Must Pay Attention To Signs Out Here ... Especially Driving A Big Truck
Cdl license does not mean a driver can read or understand a sign.all those warning signs are for someone else
That truck driver has " NO SENSE OF SITUATION AWARENESS ".
HE SHOULD NEVER DRIVE ANOTHER VEHICLE AGAIN.
HE SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN DRIVING TO START.
I wonder what they did with the tools? I would have liked to load up, but with the cops right there it’s probably not going to happen.
Man i bet the people that cleaned that mess up, have a stock pile of milwaukee tools
You get a free tool set and you get a free tool set and you.....
To follow the GPS is a stupid excuse, I drived 20 years following maps and signs posted. The GPS doesn't read signs or signals for you. Let's go Brandon.
S#it happens
GPS systems are not 100% accurate
Truck stops "ON TRAIN TRACKS" causing Loco to strike this vehicle !! Trains usually DON'T HIT VEHICLES unless these vehicles DRIVE INTO THE TRACKS !
DRIVE "ONTO" THE TRACKS.
Only a very uneducated truck driver would take a route through downtown Buford. Proof is in the result. Very glad Willard's wrecker yard was within walking distance of this accident and had the right of way cleared in less than 2 hours!
When I saw JB Hunt and SWIFT on the intermodel train, I knew the truck's fate was sealed.
Definitely
Great video.
Hey bob yeah Jim do you know where I can get a new drill? You're not going to believe this
Power tools! power tools everywhere!!
Another NOT Proper Trained ex-convict who only wants to be in Bonehead Truckers!!! Sad for the Company to loose again Truck and Freight...
I wonder what happened to all the tools I really hope they didn't throw them all away😳
I can guarantee you most of that didn't get pitched out unless it was beyond damaged
It was another sacrifice for Thomas the Train god.
Great video, so many of these accidents could be avoided if people would pay attention and have commen sense! I would think even if following GPS, or map, or whatever look at the signs! He should have pulled over and looked at another way! Especially when driving an 18 wheeler! I'm glad everyone is safe, but completely avoidable!
Thanks for watching!
Is this a NS Line or BNSF?
I'm no rail expert but I'm pretty sure that is an NS line. More than likely that train originated out of BNSF territory and they just kept the power attached while using NS crews to finish the trip. Railroads do it a lot to save time which makes for some nice photo opportunities with foreign power. Hope this helps
Surprise they didn't get out free samples because they going into the scrap
This is adding to higher costs. But the top man is still the worst offender.
Great video
So... Much.... Milwaukee....
This was posted on my birthday lol