You have no idea how many times I've wanted to ask a truck driver that seems to be clueless. " Hey I'll drive it for you" especially when backing into a dock door with plenty of room and lines literally on the ground to put their tires. And yes I understand many are training which is why theirs two but we have a schedule to keep train somewhere less time constrained please.
@jordanalexander615 retired due to heart issues after 40 years driving and unfortunately a lot of the old timers started pulling the plug with a lot if the Obama era bullshyte making driving more of a PITA. This means a lot of the newer guys are nothing but steering wheel holders and even the current administration is weakening the standards and requirements a lot of us older guys had to meet to get on the road.
@@garysprandel1817 Im not even a truck driver. But I have had to back several trucks in for people because they basically said they couldn't do it. And all I did was use the mirrors and look out the window. It wasn't anything impressive at all and shouldn't have been an issue. I just dot understand the training they are supposedly providing for their employees. I will be pulling a smaller trailer here soon for to get medical card or something they said. But should only be about 25,000 lbs. They asked if I'd get my class a but I really don't want to because I know what'll happen. Hauling my own equipment for the job I have to do then bring it back the same day. No thanks
Actually this time the engineer had a clear sight line to the stalled semi fouling the right of way straight ahead 3-4 city blocks longer than the other incident and the cars not double parked but backed up by stalled truck.
@@kennethhanks6712 The train was already stopped for the two minivan/SUV that were blocking the ROW (at 10:45). The semi-truck, at that point, did not even start turning at the intersection. Once these two vehicles clearer the tracks, the train moved and stopped again once the semi was stuck trying to turn at the intersection.
@Canuck1000 It would help to see earlier in the sequence. The train was actually still creeping forward until 12:02. The vehicles on right, which were an immediate blocking issue, seemed to be showing signs of attempting to move as you would expect in roadway rather than unattended, and did clear with the train. The semi farther ahead was clearly visible also fouling right of way even before he started to turn and the truck issues ultimately caused train to stop.
I did notice that, but DID you notice that the previous train stopped within 100 ft? The distance between when the pickup truck became visible to the train engineer (direct line of sight) and when the train hit the vehicle was approximately 700 ft. Let's assume the train was traveling at 10 mph, the speed limit for trains in La Grange, Ky or 14.67 ft/sec. This gives the engineer 47.7 seconds to stop before hitting the vehicle. If the train was able to stop within 100 ft (with the emergency break), the engineer needed 13.5 seconds to stop the train (from 14.67 ft/sec to 0 ft/sec or a deceleration rate of -1.08 ft/sec^2 -> 0.033g); hence, ample time to make the decision to stop. And, this is even lower than the normal deceleration rate of 0.1g for trains (R.0816-Railway braking). Even if we assume the train stopped within 75 ft (a greater deceleration), the deceleration rate is still lower than 0.1g.
@@kennethhanks6712 I am talking about the event at 10:45. Yes, the train was indeed moving something like 0.1 mph, but was moving this way because of the three vehicles (there were 3, not 2 - my mistake). Given what I discussed a few minutes ago, it could have stopped within 5 ft. I am certain the engineer would not have rammed the three vehicles blocking the ROW, as he or she did not ram the semi nor the vehicles in the left lane.
1:07 Nice to see the MSTS Dash 9 again. Fun fact, 2081, a GP38, has gone past the Skykomish Cam before. You probably won’t see her in other camera since 2081 is one of 4 units designed with extended range dynamic brakes; intended to be used to take airplane parts from Puget sound up the hill to the Boeing plant in Everett, Washington. That hill is the steepest operating rail grade in the US at 5.7%
hats off to the woman who took charge! She helped by signalling the cars to go around the stuck transport-truck, so that the driver could at least back up and then go straight ahead. Quite the dilemma/herself into trying to make that turn on such a tight corner! Hopefully this has been a lesson learned!
In America you drive a car. Sometimes also in America car has a better chance to drive you. Really wish they'd start pulling licenses based on IQ scores. Or maybe a common sense test.
I watched a video of classic rail traffic in Chicago and lamented to myself that there was a lacking of variety in modern rail transport. I am pleased to admit I was wrong while watching this veritable smorgasbord of locomotives, freight and passenger services. Very enjoyable.
Not to mention, the first car lined up behind him kept creeping up everytime he tried to turn back. Some people just dont understand. They dont turn on a dime, or stop on a dime. 35 yrs exp.
One would surmise that he would have just made the turn, and everyone would be on their merry way. And since everyone (except the Peterbilt) was fully aware of the freight train behind them, there was some semblance of urgency. And he could have made that on the first shot, eight pull ups notwithstanding.
@@jaysmith1408 He didn't make the turn because the gate was down. He had lots of room... but the gate. When the train stopped the gate did go back up. He could have made it then
@@eieio1943 Yeah, can't see any on the clip...but your right. I think I would have taken out the gate in the first place to get out of the way. but who knows what I'd really do in the situation..
Hello from the UK. If you drive a car or truck badly in that certain street in La Grange, then you will be watched live across the world and viewed again by hundreds of thousands of people who will watch the recording on the grab bag! That must surely take a driver's embarrassment to a whole new level!
As a trucker, for 47 years, coming into a place you've never been is stressful enough. They way he was on the brakes, he likely discharged the system and needed to recharge. I can take a couple of minutes... I hope he found his way out of that area..
@@canadiantimberwolf1 With many wonder what was going on in the trucker's mind when not only holding up cars but also a CSX freight train at a street running section in the town of LaGrange.
0:12 8-unit light power move 0:50 NS 4000 and CSX 9032 on UP tracks 0:59 BNSF 4723 leading. I also noticed its nose lettering is smaller 1:25 construction barges 2:07 Loram Grinder tanker is going to Brazil 2:23 CN 8952 in GT blue leading 2:56 AC6000CW 6965 and SD70M 4553 with a 10-car OCS. I wonder what their plans are for E9s 949 and 951? 3:10 CSX 9969 3:53 Beech Grove business car on the Southwest chief 4:24 some large equipment probably for a power plant 5:40 Wisconsin Central hoppers 6:46 KCS dash 9 with engine room doors left open 6:55 Amtrak 642 8:00 N&W 475 9:24 what an unusual RSSX unit! Anybody know more about it? 9:37 Amtrak 203, Metrolink cars, and a private car on the Southwest Chief 10:48 the truck that made the thumbnail. They should probably prohibit large trucks like that from driving on this street 13:48 RJ corman SW1500 15:10 NS 8100 leading 15:16 SP gray as mid-train DPU 15:46 back-to-back ballast wheel clips 16:25 NS green Georgia SD unit with slug 16:35 NS towing Amtrak 16:45 ALC42s 322 and 314 and P42 190 on the Coast Starlight 17:40 611 with water car and caboose, probably for people to drive or cab ride 611
I assume they could have made the turn if the RR crossing bar had not been down. Then the cars behind the truck just kept it nice and tight so he couldn't back up.
That's the intersection of two main roads. Any other way of avoiding the intersection is actually worse to negotiate a large truck through. Under normal conditions, a truck can make the turn easily, but the people driving cars don't know how to drive and tailgate trucks, and the signals and gates are not ideally timed for trucks negotiating a turn.
Had to see La Grange for myself and drove right down the center of that street this past Saturday on my way between Cincinnati and Memphis. Traffic was bad enough without a train. I kept looking in the mirror as I sat stuck in traffic in the middle of the street with no quick exit opportunity. I couldn’t imagine trying to navigate through the area with both traffic AND a train.
When I was a kid I love the Santa Fe warbonnet paint scheme as well as the Great Northern paint scheme and I hated Burlington Northern for getting rid of it and going solid green. Who would think that a quarter of the way through the 21st century the Santa Fe warbonnet is still around and now the Great Northern beautiful paint scheme has been resurrected.
That Loram tank car was probably saying "Step on it driver the other 11 cars I was traveling with are two days ahead of me. Four. Wisconsin Central roofing granule covered hoppers checking out real estate. CSX train at LaGrange luckily had three empty scrap Hoppers behind it to pick up the carnage
I've played train world 2 along and now I've been playing train Sim world 3 for awhile now... whenever i see California in one of these videos I'm always like "hey that looks familiar"
I don’t see the trucker as having done anything wrong. Looks he just couldn’t swing wide enough to clear the barrier that was down across the other lane.
@@highline64 good point, for all we know there was a stalled car on that street or a ROAD CLOSED barrier. even if there wasn't, I hate that nobody had compassion for people making mistakes. Every trucker with 40 yrs experience was once a trucker with 3 months' experience. sheesh.
And quick thinking is must. Gotta learn fast or you can get someone or yourself killed . If this would have been anywhere else it would have ended badly and avoidable by making quick decision and driving straight. Very lucky this wasn't a fast freight somewheres else. We've all seen those wrecks. You can have compassion but also understand it's a bad choice and should never be made again.
What delivery did that trucker in La Grange have to make that warranted that big a rig on that tight a street grid with an active track running down it?
@@jkminnich I just did a street view tour of the area and did not see any NO TRUCKS signs anyplace near East or West Main St. The turn from Main onto KY 53 is not difficult except for the overhanging crossing gate that was down. This would have been a normal turn for the trucker if not for the gate. The problems were compounded by the morons in the cars coming right up behind the trailer and then they all kept coming instead of hanging back to give the driver some room to get out of the situation. Also the engineer could have held back and waited a bit so the gates would go up and the trucker could have completed the intended turn. It's not like that was a big train. Courtesy can go both ways and I have been in situations on both sides of the coin (FRA 240 Certified Engineer and CDL-A Licensed driver) Maybe just everyone slow down a bit. Haste makes waste !
What difference would it make if you were behind that truck? It might make some people act even more irrationally because it will give them instant anxiety. The best rule change should be that all trains need to be slow enough to stop within a couple car-lengths. They have a speed restriction now but stopping distance depends on speed and weight of train.
@@charlescoghlan2855 Yeah the gates were down when it attempted to turn. Had it continue to turn, it could have broken the gate off and do some damage on the stopped traffic at the intersection.
RSSX 3429 Built March of 1955 as SP 5621 EMD GP9 These are LEAF Genset eco units. I got a rare chance to get a cab ride in a Rail Switching Services GP9 while they switched the Dupont Chemours chemical plant in Washington, WV about 6 years ago or so. Dupont kicked CSX off their property for their extremely poor performance and they contracted their in-plant switching to Rail Switching Services. CSX still sets out cars out and picks them up but they don't do anymore in plant switching anymore.
At 6:47, I couldn't help but wonder if somebody had nothing but beans for lunch...And what the heck was all of that equipment at 4:37 in Hesperia? Also, note to self: stay off Main Street in La Grange. Another great one!!
Cabooses? Who's in the cabooses? Armed guards? Strom Troopers? James bond?! I love the Karen in La Grange trying to direct traffic like she has any clue what needs to happen.
In this case when you have oversize, and usually very valuable, equipment moved on the special heavy duty flats the mfr and/or the movement contractor will have representatives accompany the move to assist in such as correct routing and handling and advising if any difficulties arise during the transit. In the case of military or such as nuclear waste, etc the cabooses do often contain a security element to insure safe delivery.
Did anyone else notice that the Coast Starlight consist at 16:48 was reversed (coaches after the baggage car, then sightseer lounge, diner, sleepers on the rear)? Or has it been running that way lately and I just never noticed?
I think the criticism of the Lagrange trucker is unfair. I think it was bad timing with the train coming, the gates and who k owns what on that cross street.
In regard to the trucker, it looks like they might have misjudged the room they had to make the turn. Had the RR crossing gate not been down, they more than likely wouldn't have had to find an alternate route. Now had they not backed out, then the trucker could have continued the turn after the train had stopped and the gates went up. Would it be an inconvenience? Yes. Would it have injured anybody? No.
I guess they don't use boxcars at the ends of CWR trains anymore. Wait until they have a rail get lose in transit. Then they'll remember why we always but boxcars at either end of a loaded rail train.
@@ShawnCalay-lr5kh maybe since that's not a dead end road however I live on a dead end road with no access to Walmart on the other street & I've seen a lot of semi's go down my street only to have to back up all the way taking out other vehicles & 📬 on the way.
The steam loco firemen do not seem to get the fuel supply just right. A lot is being shot straight out the chimney. Can look good on a heavy load but a waste of fuel light engine.
I have respect for truckers but I got to tell you, some of the roads and entry ways I see them try to squeeze those trucks into. I don't know if they do this but they should maybe look at a satellite image of some places and see if there are better alternatives.
Actually RJ Corman is an extremely large, multifaceted railroad enterprise headquartered in Nicholasville, KY. In addition to their wreck abatement division they are also a large railroad construction co. (one of the major contractors for the Brightline project), a major shortline and switching operation with almost 20 different lines in operation, a large locomotive fleet for their own operations and leasing, etc and even a dinner train operation (Bardstown, KY) as well several other diverse rail related divisions.
Yeah RJ is a big outfit . They do everything. Running full length trains and everything a railroad does. In Kentucky they haul massive aluminum ingots from the Novelas plants to south of Franklin Kentucky. With big rebuilt red sd40s and a few GE. Just type RJ corman ingot trains
The train engineers probably take a lot of excedrin before going into LA Grange. It never ends. 😮
You have no idea how many times I've wanted to ask a truck driver that seems to be clueless. " Hey I'll drive it for you" especially when backing into a dock door with plenty of room and lines literally on the ground to put their tires. And yes I understand many are training which is why theirs two but we have a schedule to keep train somewhere less time constrained please.
@jordanalexander615 retired due to heart issues after 40 years driving and unfortunately a lot of the old timers started pulling the plug with a lot if the Obama era bullshyte making driving more of a PITA. This means a lot of the newer guys are nothing but steering wheel holders and even the current administration is weakening the standards and requirements a lot of us older guys had to meet to get on the road.
@@garysprandel1817 Im not even a truck driver. But I have had to back several trucks in for people because they basically said they couldn't do it. And all I did was use the mirrors and look out the window. It wasn't anything impressive at all and shouldn't have been an issue. I just dot understand the training they are supposedly providing for their employees. I will be pulling a smaller trailer here soon for to get medical card or something they said. But should only be about 25,000 lbs. They asked if I'd get my class a but I really don't want to because I know what'll happen. Hauling my own equipment for the job I have to do then bring it back the same day. No thanks
Probably Ashland too. "Who turned on to the tracks today?"
Glad to see the licensed engineer being able to stop the train for the two double parked vehicles (about the same location as the previous incident).
Actually this time the engineer had a clear sight line to the stalled semi fouling the right of way straight ahead 3-4 city blocks longer than the other incident and the cars not double parked but backed up by stalled truck.
@@kennethhanks6712 The train was already stopped for the two minivan/SUV that were blocking the ROW (at 10:45). The semi-truck, at that point, did not even start turning at the intersection. Once these two vehicles clearer the tracks, the train moved and stopped again once the semi was stuck trying to turn at the intersection.
@Canuck1000 It would help to see earlier in the sequence. The train was actually still creeping forward until 12:02. The vehicles on right, which were an immediate blocking issue, seemed to be showing signs of attempting to move as you would expect in roadway rather than unattended, and did clear with the train. The semi farther ahead was clearly visible also fouling right of way even before he started to turn and the truck issues ultimately caused train to stop.
I did notice that, but DID you notice that the previous train stopped within 100 ft? The distance between when the pickup truck became visible to the train engineer (direct line of sight) and when the train hit the vehicle was approximately 700 ft. Let's assume the train was traveling at 10 mph, the speed limit for trains in La Grange, Ky or 14.67 ft/sec. This gives the engineer 47.7 seconds to stop before hitting the vehicle. If the train was able to stop within 100 ft (with the emergency break), the engineer needed 13.5 seconds to stop the train (from 14.67 ft/sec to 0 ft/sec or a deceleration rate of -1.08 ft/sec^2 -> 0.033g); hence, ample time to make the decision to stop. And, this is even lower than the normal deceleration rate of 0.1g for trains (R.0816-Railway braking). Even if we assume the train stopped within 75 ft (a greater deceleration), the deceleration rate is still lower than 0.1g.
@@kennethhanks6712 I am talking about the event at 10:45. Yes, the train was indeed moving something like 0.1 mph, but was moving this way because of the three vehicles (there were 3, not 2 - my mistake). Given what I discussed a few minutes ago, it could have stopped within 5 ft. I am certain the engineer would not have rammed the three vehicles blocking the ROW, as he or she did not ram the semi nor the vehicles in the left lane.
La Grange 🤣 a 180 car loaded manifest would have had a different result methinks, they were lucky it was the local 😁
At least there was one person at LaGrange with some sense 😊
1:07 Nice to see the MSTS Dash 9 again. Fun fact, 2081, a GP38, has gone past the Skykomish Cam before. You probably won’t see her in other camera since 2081 is one of 4 units designed with extended range dynamic brakes; intended to be used to take airplane parts from Puget sound up the hill to the Boeing plant in Everett, Washington. That hill is the steepest operating rail grade in the US at 5.7%
The SD40-2 in MSTS, 8010, has been renumbered and the number now belongs to a GEVO.
hats off to the woman who took charge! She helped by signalling the cars to go around the stuck transport-truck, so that the driver could at least back up and then go straight ahead. Quite the dilemma/herself into trying to make that turn on such a tight corner! Hopefully this has been a lesson learned!
This is becoming a daily thing in La Grange… 🤦♂️
Almost like how Ashland is known for cars driving on the tracks?
Anybody have the score card for the year so far 🤔 😮???😅
In America you drive a car. Sometimes also in America car has a better chance to drive you. Really wish they'd start pulling licenses based on IQ scores. Or maybe a common sense test.
@@jordanalexander615 I guess I would be fine then. Heck then more people would go via rail so that would be a good thing then.
I watched a video of classic rail traffic in Chicago and lamented to myself that there was a lacking of variety in modern rail transport. I am pleased to admit I was wrong while watching this veritable smorgasbord of locomotives, freight and passenger services. Very enjoyable.
Right there is a professional truck drivo.
Not to mention, the first car lined up behind him kept creeping up everytime he tried to turn back. Some people just dont understand. They dont turn on a dime, or stop on a dime. 35 yrs exp.
One would surmise that he would have just made the turn, and everyone would be on their merry way. And since everyone (except the Peterbilt) was fully aware of the freight train behind them, there was some semblance of urgency.
And he could have made that on the first shot, eight pull ups notwithstanding.
@@jaysmith1408 He didn't make the turn because the gate was down. He had lots of room... but the gate. When the train stopped the gate did go back up. He could have made it then
@@trainboy1979 unless cars had showed up to the gate.
@@eieio1943 Yeah, can't see any on the clip...but your right. I think I would have taken out the gate in the first place to get out of the way. but who knows what I'd really do in the situation..
Normal crazy drivers and throw in one trucker. What could ever go wrong. I see it daily.
Next someone will be flying a drone in front and get it splattered on the ground.
Great traffic directing by the citizens of LaGrange
Love that woman giving him some common sense information and direction 😂😂
Hello from the UK. If you drive a car or truck badly in that certain street in La Grange, then you will be watched live across the world and viewed again by hundreds of thousands of people who will watch the recording on the grab bag! That must surely take a driver's embarrassment to a whole new level!
As a trucker, for 47 years, coming into a place you've never been is stressful enough. They way he was on the brakes, he likely discharged the system and needed to recharge. I can take a couple of minutes... I hope he found his way out of that area..
I was wondering why he was sitting there
You can also tell by his jerky handling he was likely panicking being in such a situation.
@@canyontiger4022 Absolutely, it's one thing to have the cars around but to stop a train, that is the next new level..lol...
@@canadiantimberwolf1 With many wonder what was going on in the trucker's mind when not only holding up cars but also a CSX freight train at a street running section in the town of LaGrange.
I agree he lost pressure . The cars didn't help him much
Watching the LaGrange deal felt like you needed a telestrator along with Chris Herbstreet and Mike Fowler explaining things.
13:02. And bless that woman for giving it directions ❤❤❤❤❤
0:12 8-unit light power move
0:50 NS 4000 and CSX 9032 on UP tracks
0:59 BNSF 4723 leading. I also noticed its nose lettering is smaller
1:25 construction barges
2:07 Loram Grinder tanker is going to Brazil
2:23 CN 8952 in GT blue leading
2:56 AC6000CW 6965 and SD70M 4553 with a 10-car OCS. I wonder what their plans are for E9s 949 and 951?
3:10 CSX 9969
3:53 Beech Grove business car on the Southwest chief
4:24 some large equipment probably for a power plant
5:40 Wisconsin Central hoppers
6:46 KCS dash 9 with engine room doors left open
6:55 Amtrak 642
8:00 N&W 475
9:24 what an unusual RSSX unit! Anybody know more about it?
9:37 Amtrak 203, Metrolink cars, and a private car on the Southwest Chief
10:48 the truck that made the thumbnail. They should probably prohibit large trucks like that from driving on this street
13:48 RJ corman SW1500
15:10 NS 8100 leading
15:16 SP gray as mid-train DPU
15:46 back-to-back ballast wheel clips
16:25 NS green Georgia SD unit with slug
16:35 NS towing Amtrak
16:45 ALC42s 322 and 314 and P42 190 on the Coast Starlight
17:40 611 with water car and caboose, probably for people to drive or cab ride 611
1:18 Chevrolet Thriftmaster with Art Morrison chassis and LT1 E-ROD crate engine.
Someone did not check the street layout before taking a big truck there?
I assume they could have made the turn if the RR crossing bar had not been down. Then the cars behind the truck just kept it nice and tight so he couldn't back up.
That's the intersection of two main roads. Any other way of avoiding the intersection is actually worse to negotiate a large truck through. Under normal conditions, a truck can make the turn easily, but the people driving cars don't know how to drive and tailgate trucks, and the signals and gates are not ideally timed for trucks negotiating a turn.
At 17:08 - 1960 Chevrolet Belair. Impalas had 3 taillights. Nice.
15:05, finally something really cool and you only show it once!
0:57 *Whoa! MSTS C44-9W BNSF 4723*
Had to see La Grange for myself and drove right down the center of that street this past Saturday on my way between Cincinnati and Memphis. Traffic was bad enough without a train. I kept looking in the mirror as I sat stuck in traffic in the middle of the street with no quick exit opportunity. I couldn’t imagine trying to navigate through the area with both traffic AND a train.
Looks like more "get-in-the-way, stay-in-the-way" behaviour.
When I was a kid I love the Santa Fe warbonnet paint scheme as well as the Great Northern paint scheme and I hated Burlington Northern for getting rid of it and going solid green. Who would think that a quarter of the way through the 21st century the Santa Fe warbonnet is still around and now the Great Northern beautiful paint scheme has been resurrected.
Great Catches on those antique cars.
That Loram tank car was probably saying "Step on it driver the other 11 cars I was traveling with are two days ahead of me. Four. Wisconsin Central roofing granule covered hoppers checking out real estate. CSX train at LaGrange luckily had three empty scrap Hoppers behind it to pick up the carnage
Trains cannot talk
@@MatecaCorp Pay no attention to MP Thomas.
Most likely you are someone who waves to the VRF cameras.
hello virtual railfan its is randy and i like yours video is cool thanks friends randy
So much for the train having the right of way in downtown LaGrange.
Right of way or not they still have to wait for whatever is in front of them to be able to get down the road.
We get two see two versions of the Renton Rocket. One in Wichita, and one in Skykomish
I was the Conductor on that one from Newton to Dodge City
I've played train world 2 along and now I've been playing train Sim world 3 for awhile now... whenever i see California in one of these videos I'm always like "hey that looks familiar"
Another awesome packed grab bag
I filmed that Union Pacific passenger train in Salt Lake City.
We went and watched it!
Train conductor did an amazing job dealing with this nightmare and should be commended
I always love to see a power move. It looks so cool
Poor truckdriver in La Grange! Why does the cardrivers not stop! But always push the truck forward, really,sometimes😱
I don’t see the trucker as having done anything wrong. Looks he just couldn’t swing wide enough to clear the barrier that was down across the other lane.
It looks like he suddenly encountered something blocking his way just off camera. Thankfully with patience and some assistance it all ended well 😊
@@highline64 good point, for all we know there was a stalled car on that street or a ROAD CLOSED barrier. even if there wasn't, I hate that nobody had compassion for people making mistakes. Every trucker with 40 yrs experience was once a trucker with 3 months' experience. sheesh.
And quick thinking is must. Gotta learn fast or you can get someone or yourself killed . If this would have been anywhere else it would have ended badly and avoidable by making quick decision and driving straight. Very lucky this wasn't a fast freight somewheres else. We've all seen those wrecks. You can have compassion but also understand it's a bad choice and should never be made again.
Thought for use the Triple meet with 611 and 2 Amtrak on Sunday was going to make the grab bag
It was in the 5/22 GB.
@@kennethhanks6712 Thanks Ken.
@@kennethhanks6712 - thanks. Somehow I missed that one. I’m standing in the line of photogs seen as the Amtrak roars past
What delivery did that trucker in La Grange have to make that warranted that big a rig on that tight a street grid with an active track running down it?
It’s posted no trucks on that street. Unless he had a specific reason to be there he should have been ticketed.
the trucker just wanted to see if what we all have watched was true! well, he found out the hard way, as he had a starring role.
@@jkminnich I just did a street view tour of the area and did not see any NO TRUCKS signs anyplace near East or West Main St. The turn from Main onto KY 53 is not difficult except for the overhanging crossing gate that was down. This would have been a normal turn for the trucker if not for the gate. The problems were compounded by the morons in the cars coming right up behind the trailer and then they all kept coming instead of hanging back to give the driver some room to get out of the situation. Also the engineer could have held back and waited a bit so the gates would go up and the trucker could have completed the intended turn. It's not like that was a big train. Courtesy can go both ways and I have been in situations on both sides of the coin (FRA 240 Certified Engineer and CDL-A Licensed driver) Maybe just everyone slow down a bit. Haste makes waste !
😊thank you for these great shots.
There need a signal like train approaching for the track street. I think people are just oblivious
Yes, but they would have to have the common sense to read and understand it.
What difference would it make if you were behind that truck? It might make some people act even more irrationally because it will give them instant anxiety. The best rule change should be that all trains need to be slow enough to stop within a couple car-lengths. They have a speed restriction now but stopping distance depends on speed and weight of train.
@@HyenaEmpyema It would turn on way before the train gets there
good stuff! freight trains are like "mystery boxes" since you don't always know what's on them
la grange needs a road redo badly
Why was the engineer flashing a blue light when he went by? You couldn't see his face. Why did he care??
4723 still has it's Microsoft Train Simulator Markings?!
All this wildness, and you wrap it up with 611. All good.
_"Wow that's an old caboo-oh sh*t it's 611!"_
Very nice grab bag heck ya from michigan
Looks like the driver at LaGrange didn't wart to turn where he did!
At least the driver didn't cause any damage when this happened.
I think the gates were in the down position and he could not clear.
@@charlescoghlan2855 Yeah the gates were down when it attempted to turn. Had it continue to turn, it could have broken the gate off and do some damage on the stopped traffic at the intersection.
10:45 to see it all unfold.
and if you look at the South camera at 11.36.29 you'll catch a Darwin candidate!
So much stupidity, I can hardly take it all in.
RSSX 3429 Built March of 1955 as SP 5621 EMD GP9 These are LEAF Genset eco units. I got a rare chance to get a cab ride in a Rail Switching Services GP9 while they switched the Dupont Chemours chemical plant in Washington, WV about 6 years ago or so. Dupont kicked CSX off their property for their extremely poor performance and they contracted their in-plant switching to Rail Switching Services. CSX still sets out cars out and picks them up but they don't do anymore in plant switching anymore.
Best Grab Bag of the Year candidate!👍
Rail Bag The Queen if steam yess 611 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
When the engineer or conductor wave at the camera, do you catch yourself waving back?
I've been absent minded and done it a couple times, and supposedly, I have a high IQ, so...
I do it all the time - intentionally. 😃
10:55 ЭТО ШЕДЕВР!!!
9:25...RSSX-Railserve. They build their own one and two engine Gensets. Be nice to see a Railserve unit in HO scale! I'm not a kit basher...
At 6:47, I couldn't help but wonder if somebody had nothing but beans for lunch...And what the heck was all of that equipment at 4:37 in Hesperia? Also, note to self: stay off Main Street in La Grange. Another great one!!
Just great, your channel👍👍👍👍🙋♂
*Nice Catches*
nice 2 runs from Strasburg Railway
Cabooses? Who's in the cabooses? Armed guards? Strom Troopers? James bond?!
I love the Karen in La Grange trying to direct traffic like she has any clue what needs to happen.
What are you talking about, if it wasn't for her they'd probably still be sitting there!!
In this case when you have oversize, and usually very valuable, equipment moved on the special heavy duty flats the mfr and/or the movement contractor will have representatives accompany the move to assist in such as correct routing and handling and advising if any difficulties arise during the transit.
In the case of military or such as nuclear waste, etc the cabooses do often contain a security element to insure safe delivery.
10:54. Are commercial trucks allowed on that street? The gates down and that's why they can't make the turn. Bless em.
1:18 I'm no expert on old American pickups but either that's the wrong bed or the chassis has been shortened because that don't look right lol
Did anyone else notice that the Coast Starlight consist at 16:48 was reversed (coaches after the baggage car, then sightseer lounge, diner, sleepers on the rear)? Or has it been running that way lately and I just never noticed?
Why did the truck driver back up? Was he going to clip the crossing gate?
I think the criticism of the Lagrange trucker is unfair. I think it was bad timing with the train coming, the gates and who k owns what on that cross street.
Double Diamond! Thanks!
At 17:30 the guy in the grey/white t-shirt and jeans looks just like my cousin Chris!
10:49. Looks like they didn't check their rear before backing, no 4 ways on, maneuvering carelessly.
CSX needs to hire that woman in the pink top!
Was that Sue in LaGrange? Sponge Bob Square cab.
Grand Trunk RR.
Somebody up there loves me.
In regard to the trucker, it looks like they might have misjudged the room they had to make the turn.
Had the RR crossing gate not been down, they more than likely wouldn't have had to find an alternate route.
Now had they not backed out, then the trucker could have continued the turn after the train had stopped and the gates went up.
Would it be an inconvenience? Yes.
Would it have injured anybody? No.
ha saw that train at 4:21 leave West Colton the other day, neat.
Unfortunately 10:07, the private car was detached from that train at Kansas City. Lots of good catches here
in June sometime the Big Boy will be going east to Omaha
so you might sees it at Kearney then 😉
La Grange should be one-way traffic or no-vehicle traffic. It doesn't make sense for the number of issues they have there.
Either or but the businesses would be hurting
They could close you road or move the tracks, but that would only make sense.
I guess they don't use boxcars at the ends of CWR trains anymore. Wait until they have a rail get lose in transit. Then they'll remember why we always but boxcars at either end of a loaded rail train.
I'll never understand why trucks try to turn on corners that are to tight for them
It wasn't too tight - the railroad crossing gate was down - he's probably made that turn dozens of times - just a matter of 'timing'.
That gate was crazy. Just when he could have made the turn, down it goes AGAIN 😮
@@randysmitchell4810 You're right in this case. But in other instances there has been a trend to get rid of smoother turning ramps lately.
Probably because they have a delivery there ................um yeah!
@@ShawnCalay-lr5kh maybe since that's not a dead end road however I live on a dead end road with no access to Walmart on the other street & I've seen a lot of semi's go down my street only to have to back up all the way taking out other vehicles & 📬 on the way.
AWESOME!!!!!
Up headed to Omaha for CWS with those coaches
2:50 - Any idea if these are Boeing bodies? I believe Boeing uses the green coloration prior to livery applications are in place…
They are going to the Boeing facility in Renton, Washington, where the 737 is built.
Boeing 737-8, and 9 MAX,S to be precise.
They also go to the Payne field plant in Everett also.
The steam loco firemen do not seem to get the fuel supply just right. A lot is being shot straight out the chimney. Can look good on a heavy load but a waste of fuel light engine.
What was the locomotive type on the head of the CSX OCS?
Do they have train sims for Midland-Odessa trains and certain city parades on certain days of the year?
16:37 (Ashland, VA South) The bedroom windows in aren't fully masked. The camera might have been bumped.
Good catch, Thank You!
What are they smokin' in La Grange ???
I thought that transport truck driver would've backed into those vehicles, let alone trying to find a way out.
Lol New here, are these all simulations, or some real trains? Fun watch, no matter which!
More proof that some folks should not be driving semi trucks or even cars!
10:45 Thats got to be a swift transportation driver
I have respect for truckers but I got to tell you, some of the roads and entry ways I see them try to squeeze those trucks into. I don't know if they do this but they should maybe look at a satellite image of some places and see if there are better alternatives.
The gate came down and blocked his turn.
Always exciting drama in La grange 🤣
Why is that area always a mess? That was a crapshow! lol
I saw 311 on the Empire Builder
Isnt RJ Corman the company they call when there is a derailment? I didnt realize they had locomotives. I wonder what for.
Yes, they handle train derailments, but they also operate a few lines across the country that were disposed of by the big lines.
@@DocLaw172 very interesting
Actually RJ Corman is an extremely large, multifaceted railroad enterprise headquartered in Nicholasville, KY.
In addition to their wreck abatement division they are also a large railroad construction co. (one of the major contractors for the Brightline project), a major shortline and switching operation with almost 20 different lines in operation, a large locomotive fleet for their own operations and leasing, etc and even a dinner train operation (Bardstown, KY) as well several other diverse rail related divisions.
@@kennethhanks6712 thank you for the info!
Yeah RJ is a big outfit . They do everything. Running full length trains and everything a railroad does. In Kentucky they haul massive aluminum ingots from the Novelas plants to south of Franklin Kentucky. With big rebuilt red sd40s and a few GE. Just type RJ corman ingot trains
What is a "Gouge" at 15:29?
You don't get to be a licensed trucker in a day; it takes an entire weekend of training to get your CDL!
A whole weekend? Took me 4 weeks of training to get my license.
Semi truck almost as tall as the locomotives there.
@11:37 an odd place to stop and ponder your life choices that got you to this point.