Rescue 911 - "Runaway Boxcars"
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- Опубліковано 17 вер 2024
- When two runaway boxcars push an occupied car down train tracks, a cop risks his life to stop the boxcars before they send the car crashing over a bridge. This segment was taken from Episode 119 which aired on February 13, 1990 on CBS.
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According to this article, the boxcars somehow broke loose at a railyard five miles away and rolled downhill. I could not find an explanation for why the crossing lights weren't triggered.
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My best guess is either the track circuit sensors malfunctioned failing to activate the gates or the cars were light enough to bypass the track circuit that would activate the crossings. As for the cars breaking away, normally if it was a main line freight they would have their air hoses hooked and charged with air. If the coupling snapped the air hoses rip open, air leaks out the brake cylinders on the cars and lock the brakes stopping the cars, however in yard operations as stated in the report or on some shortlines the air hoses dont get hooked with the angle cocks closed to not cause the brakes to be locked so once they break free, they aint stopping. A similar runaway freight car incident occured in the Allentown area when a tanker full of candle wax broke free from an ESPN short line train sending it running loose on the Norfolk southern main line, the car eventually came to a stop at the bottom of a hill with no one hurt.
The engine engages the lights...
thanks god the man was okay
A shot in the dark: are crossing lights activated by an engine and not cars, or something attached to an engine(s) and cars together (especially if the engine(s) are pushing the train)?
allgood2000 it’s because the engines have something to do with triggering them. The wheels on the cars don’t tell when to stop.
"The engineer actually feels nothing when he hits a car"
No...
He feels utterly helpless, cause he knows there's absolutely nothing he can do to prevent such an EASILY avoidable tragedy.
richfiles π I think he means in the front of the train dude
Or they could die because the person or vehicle could cause the train to derail
he was speaking physically but still correct
richfiles π he means physically.
They just mean that there's no bump or change in acceleration. When you hit a rat with your car, you feel nothing, because the difference is too great.
That officer deserves the badge of honor.
Yeah.
+Leveractionjake Yes, Yes he does, and much much more !
True dat
I know
Leveractionjake he definitely deserves a badge, for stopping the box cars and saving lives of other people
The fact that the officer knew enough about the possible location of the brake wheel made all the difference.
The rotating devices used at the good old fashioned roundhouses should be used to place the end of the freight car in question in a position nearer the locomotive if being pulled as well as being pushed.
This show has so realistic re-enactments it's just incredible.
It's cheaper to film in Canada
@@codename617 lmao 🤣 😂 😆 💀
Agreed!
great re-enactment
I agree
The acting was absolutely amazing to watch- not only was the story incredible but even the vehicle being pushed down the tracks and stopping the inch before it hits the bridge..... amazing!!!! This beats anything I’ve ever watch documentary related since I’ve been alive.
Reenactment nothing that was his body cam
I was very surprised to see 2 actual boxcars rolling on their own. Very eerie sight seeing boxcars traveling without a locomotive, like the machines are coming to life and trying to kill us... I know, maximum overdrive wasn’t good for me. Haha
@@tlc5343 yeah, it is quite incredible and being in the 90s it was not digitally done.
Really cool
I'm sorry the wife died. But I'm also glad the husband is able to continue to enjoy life again. What a strong man!
I'm surprised she survived as long as she did. I thought she was killed on impact
Poor wife! 😭 Let's pray she's in Heaven with God.
Last time I heard, I think the old guy lived for several years afterwards, but he has since passed away……
I'm sorry this guy lost his wife, but glad he survived & met someone else.
what THE hell IS HE DOING CROSSING THOSE TRACKS WITHOUT LOOKING?
@@jazzridez The railroad crossing stop didn't go down. He did not know it was coming.
They're probably long dead by now sadly. The story happened in 1985, this show was from the early 90s
@@xennial80sxberner George died in 2000 at the age of 83 i do not know about his new wife but i am sure she passed on too!
What the officer did was actually what we call heroic. Often that word is thrown around for people who really don't deserve it but he actually risked his life just for those people. He could have been pulled under the the wheels of the train and kill but he did his best and was successful in stopping the boxcars. I believe what probably would have happened if the car's had hit the trestle was it would have pinched it in between the two sides and slowed it down even more until it stopped but you just don't know since it didn't happen. I'm so sorry the man lost his wife but it's great that life went on for him and he was able to find happiness. Is also great that he and the officer became good friends. You never know what'll happen in your day to change the direction your life is going.
1:30 ~ "You have the right to remain silent, why don't you exercise that right?"
What a polite way of telling someone to shut the hell up.
Especially your coworker
1:30
Saving this
Officer David Hare= HERO
Absolutely! No doubt!
molliemollie a true hero!
This trooper must be retired now.
@@nopcshere6097 he is, I looked him up
Absolutely
That's why one always looks both ways before approaching an intersection, or a rail road crossing, never assume it's okay.
At first I tought that was the actual footage.
Exactly! I watch people blow across railroad crossings all the time, sometimes those signals DO NOT WORK even with a normal train coming. This is why one should always STOP, LOOK and LISTEN before ever crossing railroad tracks, even with crossing gates and lights, the life you save my be your own or a passenger{s} in your vehicle!
Intersections also aren't _always_ clear. Sometimes it's because someone has a diabetic episode or a heart attack.
i seen our own tracks grauds go down and go back up before the train comes, people jsut cross like there nothing coming while the train is honking his horn it happens randomly not all the time, i look its better to be safe than sorry
I remember seeing segment as a kid. Since I started driving more than 20 years ago I always look both ways when crossing train tracks.
Officer Dave is the man. He is definitely the epitome of a hero.
What about the heroic camera man that had to run beside this heroic cop filming this heroic deed, only in America !
2 WEEKS AGO HE SAW ONE OF HIS BRO COPS STEAL A GUYS POT AND THEN BEAT UP A TEENAGER AND THEY BOTH LAUGHED ABOUT IT WHILE THEY SMOKED A JOINT.
What a brave cop!
CSX Productions yes he was i myself would not have even known where the break was
He looks to know how to use the brakes also
Ya gotta appreciate the production value of this show. They really put a lot into it
This guy is the best cop ever.
Phenomenal recreation, too.
Wow. This officer is an absolute hero. Also, I love how they re-enacted this without cheesy special effects or over-dramatization.
George Yokich was a WW2 vetran and passed away in November 2000.
Rip 😭
Him and Selene are together again
I don't know about any other state police or troopers, but I WILL say that the Michigan State Police are the best cops I've ever known. None of the "hoo-rah" stuff from them. In my interactions with them, they always come off as cool and calm, no drama. No ganging up in mass groups when pulling over cars. When you get a ticket, that's all. No screaming, no loud talk, no crap. I think it's rather unique to the MSP. If one pulls you over, just do as he asks.
In my long life, while pulled over for a mundane traffic violation, I have met many, many polite police officers. They did their job.
I have met a few, though, that obviously have “manhood” issues. The badge and the gun substitute for their figuratively missing testicles.
Complete opposite of California’s waste of tax dollar highway patrol. California badly needs good patrolmen like David
I wish staties were like that in New England. They're all dicks around here. They show zero emotion in traffic stops. All of them act like they're R Lee Ermey in Full Metal Jacket and expect you to kiss their boot as they belittle you for some mundane offense.
And that's not an anti-police sentiment from me, just the truth.
Anytime I've dealt with city cops in New England, they're all pretty down to earth. Once they have your info and realize you're not a threat, they get very down to earth. You can have a conversation with them like a normal person. It becomes like talking to any random Joe on the street, the only difference is he might have to give you a fine.
Staties around here act like they're in some kind of special class though and they're disgusted by having to be in your presence. Mass., NH, ME, VT, all the same. RI forget about it, they're the worst of all. You could be the whitest of white people, and have only been pulled over for going 5 over or having an expired sticker, they will grind their boot into you fucking face and leave you feeling violated.
@@meloyellowduck Florida is
no different!
@@sludge4125 IDIOT! Yours was missing Year's ago, Everyone was told.
We should all have a campaign to have this show back on the air. Sign petitions, bother your local TV station, anything to get this show back
Donny Stubbs Or a DVD release.
@El Latigo not all police officers are bad
It's probably for the best that they don't..
Because even if they did decide to bring it back, think about how modernized, biased, scripted, and bastardized the reboot would be.... Like most cop shows today unfortunately.....
To much wokeness today brother
love how he handcuffed the dude to the bumper "Kindergarten Cop" style
No good deserved kick in the balls thow !!
that was so sad the old woman died
the sheer genius of knowing to turn the brake on that box car was amazing. . i cried for the death of the wife.
That was fricken AMAZING what the cop did, I can't believe he was able to jump onto the boxcar
This officer is an absolutely fearless hero. He risked his life to save others! God bless you Officer Hare.
Theme songs, ending themes, actual tunes, segment songs/song segments, segment play-alongs and characters
Those things belong to children’s toys, games, music/tunes/songs, shows, movies and books except older kids’ TV shows/series/programs
You can tell the difference
-With characters for babies and toddlers
Younger & childish
-with people for grown adults
Older and age appropriate
•Young kids’ shows
Arthur, Teletubbies, Sesame Street, wordGirl, Mr. Rogers’ neighborhood, cyberChase,
Etc.
•Older kids’ shows
WFAA news, rescue 9-1-1, how it’s made, the weather channel, Etc.
Now why don’t all UA-cam subscribers/stars spend time
Together in the city of Dallas tonight just before bedtime and you can play with toys or play games
I've been watching clips from this old show for a while now...and it makes me sad because the overall quality of our police officers seems to have gone down. When I was a child I wouldn't have hesitated to run to a police officer. I knew they would keep me safe but over the last 5-10 years, im generally afraid of most police officers now and ive never been arrested or on the wrong side of the law but some days I wonder if the children in my life will ever know that same feeling of safety
I feel the same way. There are some very good, dedicated officers but overall, there is decline.
That officer is amazing!! I’m so glad that man found a new wife and he’s right, life must go on.
I know. I always look both ways at railroad crossings even when the lights aren't flashing because of this episode. My friends think I'm nuts.
allgood2000 you surround yourself with people of reason. they know the truth about you.
Me too. It doesn't matter what tracks you're on especially when the railroad crossings lights didn't flash. Always look both ways before you cross safely. Most railroad crossings had signs that said look, listen, live that saved millions of lives every year
Well you have to anyway so yeah
Well, that's exactly what buses do.
I remember watching 911 I remember this episode sad that he lost his wife I wish they can bring back rescue 911 it were a good show to watch it would be nice to bring it back especially in 2021 thank you for the video
This is the definition of police officer. What a hero! So brave!
R.I.P. Celine 😔🤧😭. You will be miss, loved, never forgotten, and most of all you will be in our hearts💞.
I know it’s fine to pay respects but you don’t even know her, you’re acting like she’s your aunt or something
Who is Celine?
This cop took an incredible risk to stop those box cars. I am in awe.
RIP Selene.
Thank you officer for your bravery, you earned your pay and more that day!
I remember this episode from when i was a kid. Because of this i always double check every rail road crossing for run away boxcars. Plenty of times i have looked and sure enough there was a train down the tracks. You never know how something can affect you.
I read somewhere that Rescue 911 was cheaper to produce than a scripted series. Some of the stunts may have been expensive, but they probably saved money by not having to pay for big name actors.
rescue 911 was one of first of reality t.v. series?
William Shatner was Captain James T Kirk of the USS Enterprise in the first Star Trek series, I guess the show did have a limited following. He's selling insurance now :-)
matthew mcconaughey was in an episode of unsolved mysteries before he became famous.
And the show was still great
And they probably didn't have to pay writers to come up with stories.
Not only did that officer save a life, but he put his own life on the line to save that life.
Watching this in 2020 when cops are getting a bad press but this guy was a real hero. You can tell he looks like a "by the book" kind of guy and probably quite firm but his duty to protect and serve comes first.
This is just a few miles from where I grew up. I remember watching this when I was like 10. This used to be mine and my cousins favorite show.
Holy Cow. If I'm ever in trouble I want this Trooper David Hare to show up ! He could easily have lost his own life in trying to save someones else's. So sad about the wife ;..( But look what a vital man he saved - good for him for wanting to go on with life !
Thank you for uploading all of these old episodes. I’ve watched these over and over and over as a kid. I’m older now but I still come back from time to time… good luck in your hunt for the missing episodes!
George is the sweetest person
Incredible.....hats of to that officer , as well as condolences to that man and his wife Celine R.I.P
Wow...that's a sad one. Feel sorry for the elderly driver and his
deceased wife. I worked for a freight railroad for just under 1 year, it
was so darn dangerous, I almost got hit by 2 loose and moving boxcars,
without a locomotive attached, in a yard but a fellow railroader pulled
me away from the track ! 4 months later we were pulling 8 empty boxcars
out of a factory loading dock track, the first 2 cars had their
handbrakes set (on), only the first 2 or 3 cars are supposed to have the
brakes on when they are sitting still on a loading siding, so I had the
locomotive couple up to the 8 cars and I released the brakes on the
first 2, and checked the 3rd car, it didn't have the brakes ("parking
brakes" for non railroaders) on so I knew the remaining 5 cars wouldn't
have the brakes on, so I told the locomotive engineer to "pull 'em all
out (of the factory siding). BUT what I didn't know was that some
non-railroad jerk had applied (set) the brakes on the 5th car back. As I
stood just outside of the factory, maybe 15 feet away from the track
and the slow moving boxcars, just watching the cars pass by me I
suddenly heard the loud squealing of brakes, then to my horror I noticed
that 5th car (with the brakes on) swaying back and forth violently as
it was being pulled along with all it's brakes locked on, the steel
wheels just sliding over the rails, I yelled over the radio to the
engineer "STOP THE TRAIN ! STOP THE TRAIN RIGHT NOW !" , but he didn't
hear me and kept on pulling the 8 cars out, that 5th car just started
rocking and rocking more violently. There were 2 cars left over to pass
me then came the rocking 5th car, I knew it would probably derail, maybe
even tip over...and IF IT DID TIP OVER IT WOULD LAND RIGHT ON ME, I'd
be squished like a red ripe tomato run over by a car. I ran away from
the tracks as fast as I ever ran, and I swear to you it DID tip over and
landed right where I had been standing. I must have ran really fast and
it missed me by 25 feet !! 6 weeks later I quit that damn railroad. The
ironic thing is I WAS a COP for 20 years before I moved to the railroad
!! LOL. I got a position as an Officer a month later. You would never
think the railroad was far MORE dangerous than the police department,
but not so ! I completed 25 years total as a cop and 11 months on the
railroad... 8 times in my 25 year law enforcement career I was shot at,
but they missed every time, a gunshot may have injured me or killed me
depending where I got hit, but that boxcar that tipped over would have
definitely killed me, so would the two moving freight cars in the yard,
but I was very lucky the "Man Upstairs" saved me from the tipped over
boxcar and a fellow railroader saved me in that railroad yard ! The
times I was shot at I got lucky, one dark moonless night a 30.06 rifle
round hit the rear of my police car and penetrated the right rear
quarter panel and bounced around inside the trunk a few times before
coming to a rest, the guy that shot at me, for no known reason BTW, was
far away, he knew I was a cop because I had my blue lights on, I just
saw the muzzle flash and heard the crack of the bullet but couldn't see
exactly where he (or she) was standing. Two other times fellow officers
were firing at the bad guy as he shot at me, both times my partners aim
was true and the suspect was hit, neither died, and of course they
missed me and my fellow officers (thank God). The rest of the times the
shooters missed me by a "mile" and harmlessly hit walls, a tree and a
dumpster, 4 times I returned fire but missed, but all the times (4) that
I returned fire were at night, twice on very dark and rainy nights, so I
never was able to acquire a clear shot.
I never knew any of the men and women on the railroad that were killed during my "long" (LOL) 11 month RR career, but at least 3 were killed within 3 to 4 hundred miles of my home terminal during the time I worked for the RR, it's safe to say that more than just 3 were killed back then if I had nationwide stats to study.. I did personally know 3 police officers pretty well that were killed in the line of duty, and was casual acquaintances with 3 more that were killed in the line of duty within about 4 or 5 hundred miles of where I worked and lived.
I do know railroad worker deaths have declined dramatically in the past 10 or 15 years, partly because the railroads employ far, far less people than they did before, mainly because many different types of jobs on the RR's have been eliminated by automation and/or computers. 20 or more years ago a single freight train often had a crew of 5 men, now the same type train only needs 2, sometimes even 1 man crews. Also about 30 years ago almost all towns, even the little ones had a depot with at least 1 man working in the station often 24 hrs. a day, plus many, many (signal) towers that were manned 24/7, and although railroads carry far more freight and passengers too, trains are longer in length, so there are a bit fewer trains running each 24 hours. Many Amtrak passenger trains have fewer crew members on board, even though they're now carrying many, many more passengers than they did 20 or 30 years ago, even sold out long distance passenger trains often carry between 250 to 400 passengers, sometimes even 500 passengers. A typical long distance passenger train now may have an on board crew of only 12 to 14 employees (say 2 in the locomotive, 1 "Attendant" in each of 3 to 4 Sleeping Cars and 4 to 5 CoachClass cars, plus only 3 or 4 in a full service Dining Car (or only 1 in a Cafe Car) and 1 in a Lounge/Bar/Scenic Observation car, in years gone by a popular long distance passenger run might have 16 to 20 (including in mail cars, today Amtrak doesn't carry mail anymore). Incidentally passenger trains are the safest way to travel, passenger fatalities have spiked on longer distance buses and in private automobiles and are about the same on airlines.So anyway, railroad work is safer now.
Nowadays there is a modest increase in police officers due to population growth, violent crimes, terroristic crimes, terrorism related security, increases in auto accidents, road rage and crackdowns on drunk drivers, domestic violence and "school resource" Officers. However many cash strapped cities have failed to hire enough new Police Officers to keep up with increases in incidents requiring police services. Some bigger cities can no longer investigate auto crashes unless there are injuries, minor thefts can be reported on-line, etc. all due to budget issues. Clearly the number of Officers shot or ambushed and shot is up, yet all in all fewer Officers are involved in injury auto accidents, on the job illnesses, etc. However due to the spike in ambushes and shootings of Officers police are far less likely to be sent to a call of almost any type of situation alone, calls for service require 2 or more Officers to be sent, even Officers making "routine traffic stops" are usually sent a back-up unit, because, well, there is no such thing as a "routine traffic stop" anymore. Sad state of affairs.
Anyway, since I worked for a railroad and was a Police Officer I can't help but be curious, which job was more dangerous 20 or 30 years back and which is more dangerous now ? My guess, after looking at a few stats and having friends in both types of work is this...back in the 1970's BOTH jobs were more dangerous than most, however including serious injuries and fatalities back then the railroad was a bit more dangerous, but right now in 2016 law enforcement has taken the lead in injuries and fatalities. Thank technology, fewer employees and an industry wide push to obey safety rules for making the railroad a bit safer to work for, and thanks to a more violent society, a decline in "personal responsibility" , people that manage to remain anonymous on the Internet and promote anti-government propaganda/terrorism and the same in Internet "social media" circles,and a disgusting decline in corporate civic responsibility (specifically APPLE COMPUTERS, INC. actually defying a Federal Judges order to open one (yep just 1) iPhone for Law Enforcement to examine a mass killer & terrorists communications habits and lawfully and likely obtain more phone numbers and names of others involved in the horrifying crimes against innocent citizens), etc. Thank greed, a lust for excessive profits and a vocal anti-society, a vocal anti rules & morals minority for making a man or woman's choice to work as an everyday Police Officer even more dangerous and even more stressful than ever. So it looks like things have changed a bit...for a safer, less stressful career, a less stressful family life that pays better folks like me might want to look at the rails for a long term career. (Proudly written on a Microsoft Windows 10 computer...the Apple is in today's garbage)
What a trooper, he deserves so much praise, hope he is blessed for the rest of his life. He really went far beyond what his job called for....♧♧♧
This is a situation called "failure to shunt". It can happen with rusty rails, or improperly adjusted track circuits.
Especially if the train company has a few executives more than willing to delay maintenance to save a penny.
Freight cars usually do NOT trigger the lights and bells.
@@sludge4125 Incorrect. Most often their wheels shorthe low voltage current and the *(o)T(o)* operate. Even a singlempty flat car can cause the mee-mool lights toperate!
@@robertgift exactly we have a coal loading yard in town here and any thing on rails triggers signal including the high rail trucks
Yep, and it's extremely rare.
Also, the brakes on railcars nowadays would already have been engaged since, in order to roll freely, railcars must have positive pneumatic pressure in the brake line, provided by the locomotive(s).
Amazing job, Trooper David Hare! I'm glad it wasn't worse than it was.
And rest in peace Celine.
This is one hell-of-a cop. BRAVERY to the max! Thank God for people like him.
It is sad that this happened, but it's nice how even when you loose someone who's close to you, you have a second chance.
This was a miracle! That officer Dave knew how to stop those cars added to it!
That's a real police at work. ;- ; he is amazing! Sad this guy lost his wife. I will learn about how trains and their carts work in terms of emergency breaks and etc in case I see something like this happening and hope I can stop it too... What a brave police officer. If he is alive today, I hope he is in good health :)
An truly heroic cop! & what an amazing re-enactment too very well done.
These reenactments are the best I have ever seen.
The officer is a hero and the re-creation is awesome.
The people in the car probably saved someone's life by stopping the boxcars. The people in the car are the heroes. That lady gave her life so someone could live.
she didn't "give" her life. She was only sitting in the wrong place at the wrong time.
The officer purposely risked his life, the poor lady was unfortunately trapped, she didn't give her life, may she RIP. A hero is by the choice they make.
And yet the cop risked his to stop the train in the first place. But fuck him amirite? >.>
You're all Backwards! THEY didn't stop the boxcars the Officer did! The Lady in the car DID NOT DIE! She was eating in the kitchen at the end with everyone else! Check YOUR Facts before YOU Post another Important Video!
What?
WOW ! Cop is a really cool guy and hero 😎 Not thinking about himself, only the lives of others. Thank you for your time and service ! ☺️
Gates at crossings aren't activated by weight, railcars/locomotives wheels activing electrical circuit, that's why rusty rails can keep gates from activating properly.
Wow, some people are so brave! Jumping on a train like that. You have to be a really special kind of person to do anything to save people, at risk of your own life. This is the kind of stuff you think only happens in movies. God bless these brave heroes and keep them safe.
Whoa! That was intense.
This is an ancient UA-cam relic! It should be preserved!
According to a news article, the boxcars broke loose at a rail yard about five miles away from where the crash happened.
Thanks! The story is becoming more understanding now.
The man who lost his wife should have sued the crap out of the railroad for negligence.
Wonder if the rail company got charged
Wonder if the man sued the railroad company?
I used to watch this show all the time!
Derek Wall, You have no idea on the weight of locomotive equipment... A typical 50 foot boxcar weighs 32 tons empty. A locomotive weighs 125 tons and wether it is moving or not, it weighs the same. That car got hit with the momentum effect of 64 tons.
I really like that officers thoughts toward helping others. don't think about it, just do what has to be done. I know this is an old story but I hope he got recognized for being a hero.
this is a really sad ending :(
Wow, that officer was a hero. Totally went into action and his quick thinking and selflessness was beyond heroic. He did everything possible he could.
The dangers of faulty knuckles is apparent. Sad that 1 died but let's face it, this incident could have been much worse
+Thunderbolt 1000 Siren Productions
Faulty couplers had nothing to do with it. The air was bled off these cars, which caused them to roll. They must have been sitting on a siding somewhere and a vandal turned them loose.
+Thunderbolt 1000 Siren Productions Yeah, The car could have violently rolled, Throwing one out of the car and under the cars. OR, The cars could have derailed, Crushing cars under the bridge, Or crushing the car itself, Killing both.
MrToughGuy45 AJ exactly.
Thunderbolt 1000 Siren Productions Exactly.Trying to be realistic as possible.
How do you know it was faulty knuckles?? It could've been uncoupled by hoodlums.
I’m so sorry he lost his wife but life does go on. Blessings to you ❤️🙏
i thought the cop was going to drive up and use his squad to help stop the train at 1st, good thing he knew about the brake wheel! & the car is a early to mid 80's dodge aries. a lot of it's weight was just sliding on the rails, maybe a good thing as it may have been just crumpled up much worse as the cars pushed it along. tuff lil car, though. too bad his wife was killed. cool he met another lady who loves him and, well..no one knows when it's time to meet our maker.
This used to be my grandmothers show.. I remember this episode. Brings back so many warm memories.
Rescue 911 ended when our law enforcement turned into the military. The officer in this one was a true hero and peace officer. Hell he was downright Superman.
Exactly what I was thinking...we grew up with hero's to look up to, now our kids don't have that
I know this is 6 years old... But what the hell were you talking about? XD
I’m amazed that the officer knew how to stop the cars. I wonder if younger people today would know how to handle these kinds of freak emergencies? We need more shows like this one! Teaching valuable, life-saving skills!
I really appreciate the effort put into this reenactment
Hopping a moving freight train is no easy task and that runaway, according to the video, was moving at about 40 mph. Trooper David Hare is a hero in my book. When I heard that George, the driver, was okay I relaxed. But then I heard that his wife Celine didn't survive I cried & said a little prayer.
What a hero, extremely dangerous thing to do but heroic nontheless. Well done Officer
That’s a trooper going above and beyond his duties!
Wow, it doesn't get better than that even in the movies. Great job to the police officer.
Brave man! God bless him and everyone involved with this incident. I hope the family sued the boxcar manufacturer or something.
It’s been 34 years since this happened. Actually the 34th anniversary of when this happened was yesterday. It’s a pity Calene died but George found someone new. Dave did a great to save George’s life.
I am truly sorry for the loss of your wife. Wow in the wrong place at the wrong time. Yes the officer deserves a medal or something special that he risked his own life climbing aboard the freight train to put on the brakes. Your wife is now with her Heavenly Father and I know one day you will be together in Paradise. RIP
That was intense!
Few people deserve the title "Hero" That officer is one that does.
I remember this show, I watched it all the time.
I am amazed they got camera footage of the whole thing! Talk about a camera crew being at the right place at the right time! Wow! They even had a shot from the train cars moving forward....WOW!
It was a re-enactment.
Unless you're joking, so wooosh to me I guess if that's the case
Normally the railcar wheels would have caused the signals to operate. Surprised they did not here.
The rails may have been too rusty for just two cars to be sensed by the crossing signal system.
Courageous officer.
Amazing that he could reach the railcars in time and turn the brake wheel.
The railcars must have been loaded and heavy to push the car so far without significantly slowing.
Did a teenager release the brakes of the railcars?
Who says it was a teen?
No.
I live in the area. Those cars were being moved from inside of the former Paragon train repair Depot about 5 miles north of the accident sitegot away from the workers and gravity did the rest.
The Officer went above and beyond to help the car and the people in it. Its sad the mans wife didn't make it but George is lucky to be alive.
Hey, that's the old Central Michigan shortline!!!
This was filmed on the GT line in Ada, Michigan.
What an act of courage! Thank you officer!
so sad, but i'm happy he remarried :)
god bless that officer for saving that man's life
He said the boxcars were going about 40 mph when they entered the intersection (i.e., when they first hit the car). They were moving slower due to the car being lodged underneath them by the time the cop jumped onboard.
They were moving slower due to the engineer applying the air brakes.
The weight and drag of something that light (only about 3500 lbs, I've had many cars across scrapyard scales) is less than nothing to a train. The people who clicked like are clueless about railroads.
Omg, I remember watching this episode! I LOVED Rescue 911 when I was a kid!
Chuck Norris ain't got nothing on that Cop !
He risked his life for someone else, that is what you call a hero, too bad for his wife, my prayers for that man, but moving on can be hard thing to do and he did anyways, good for him, I hope for his wife rest in peace
My sister had a fit when my dad got remarried a few years after our mom died. But our mom died at 65 from cancer. It was too young IMO and I work in Emergency Medicine.
Anyway, my sister and dad still don't get along bc of that one incident, although I don't know why my sister's THAT upset. She must know our mom would have done the same thing. She (our mom) used to get after our grandma about dating again after our grandpa died.
+Vicki Bee
Was that because of the ugly inheritance issue ?
Vicki Bee I don't blame her that was to soon 4 year later after his wife died but everybody is different I wouldn't have not that soon well to each on
its older or younge Sister? either way it may be she feels that he was "replacing her" and like she never existed in his life, which i know he doesn't feel like that. Sad people die all the time we are huamns after all. Maybe she understand a bit later in her own life, If i had family of my own and i suddenly died... i would want my family to be happy rather she would remarried or not or date it wouldn't effect me. Carry on with life and enjoying it
Whether one remarries or remains widowed is an individual decision. Noone else's business.
Awesome rescue! I cried a bit at the brave rescue/near disaster for those folks.
R.I.P
Very sad ending, though!
This show is timeless, when men were men women were women and children were disciplined it was a different world what has happened?
yes it was and it got alot of things changed. when cars seperate now it lets the conductor know. also train gates have sensors on the rails now that are set off by much lighter weights and a box car would activate the gate and when it passes the sensor on the opposite side.
That Officer is such a stud. That's a real Hero.
dudes a G