2E Sub Shed Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 3 hours ago, 62613 said: They certainly like their train horns in the USA! 2 long 1 short 1 long horn blasts is a mandated requirement at grade crossings in US. loco horn usage 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craneman Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 (edited) 2 hours ago, corneliuslundie said: It was suggested above that the falling boom severed the brake connection to the trailer so he couldn't back. J Although perhaps possible that's not really supported by the AV in the clip, there is nothing to suggest that any of the airlines were affected by the barrier, just a brake application as the trucker dismounts. In the comments it is reported that "Devon", who was there, says nothing was behind the truck. Even if there had been, I submit that reversing into several cars at low speed is preferable in terms of outcomes to being hit by a train. My suspicion is that the trucker simply funked it and was unable to make the right decision in the heat of the moment. It is much easier with hindsight or for a railway-educated audience watching at home (and don't think I am defending him, with a truck licence comes responsibility and his actions were indefensible). Edited February 13 by craneman Typos. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hodgson Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 8 minutes ago, craneman said: My suspicion is that the trucker simply funked it and was unable to make the right decision in the heat of the moment. It is much easier with hindsight or for a railway-educated audience watching at home (and don't think I am defending him, with a truck licence comes responsibility and his actions were indefensible). That's why I suspect he was tired and not thinking straight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickham Green too Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 .... or too busy on his mobile. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted February 13 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 13 5 hours ago, 2E Sub Shed said: 2 long 1 short 1 long horn blasts is a mandated requirement at grade crossings in US. loco horn usage Except in a quiet zone. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted February 14 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 14 6 hours ago, melmerby said: Except in a quiet zone. They introduce quiet zones because of local concerns of noise pollution. And then the locals get upset when someone gets run over by a train because they didn't hear it coming. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium kevinlms Posted February 14 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 14 11 hours ago, melmerby said: Except in a quiet zone. There were suggestions made a few years ago, about the noise of horns in Melbourne. It got ignored officially, but now there is a large project to remove the crossings (110 to be removed and 80 something gone), which is the best result possible. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted February 14 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 14 9 hours ago, newbryford said: They introduce quiet zones because of local concerns of noise pollution. And then the locals get upset when someone gets run over by a train because they didn't hear it coming. After ignoring the lights and extra barriers. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted February 14 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 14 17 hours ago, melmerby said: Except in a quiet zone. 10 hours ago, newbryford said: They introduce quiet zones because of local concerns of noise pollution. And then the locals get upset when someone gets run over by a train because they didn't hear it coming. 1 hour ago, melmerby said: After ignoring the lights and extra barriers. And in one instance at least the 'victim' was the person who led the campaign for the quiet zone. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobby Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 Blakedown, released recently by NR: https://www.itv.com/news/central/2024-02-15/dog-walker-pushes-through-barriers-at-level-crossing-as-train-slams-on-brakes 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hodgson Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 What a t*sser. I don't care if he gets himself knocked down, but I feel sorry for the train driver - and for the dog. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted February 16 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 16 Not all trains stop at Blakedown, if it had been a non stopper, the situation may have been different!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobby Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 46 minutes ago, Siberian Snooper said: Not all trains stop at Blakedown, if it had been a non stopper, the situation may have been different!! I wondered about that, if it had been stopping I'd have expected it to stop before it started to cross the crossing, the 172 brakes always seem quite good to me, so it may well have been a non stop. Looking at a cab ride you can see the crossing a few hundred yards before it's reached and the line speed isn't that high. 22:30 onwards on this video, though by the look of it from a Voyager so slightly better view. Could be either, if it'd been one of the steel trains, though... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Bus Driver Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 And now in Worcestershire https://www.itv.com/news/central/2024-02-15/dog-walker-pushes-through-barriers-at-level-crossing-as-train-slams-on-brakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickham Green too Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 That looks remarkably similar to the last one !!!! 🙄 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyPenguin Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 17 hours ago, Hobby said: Blakedown, released recently by NR: https://www.itv.com/news/central/2024-02-15/dog-walker-pushes-through-barriers-at-level-crossing-as-train-slams-on-brakes Goes to support the theory that there are no bad dogs, only bad owners ! It looks like the dog has more intellegence than the owner as it seemed to be reluctant to go through the first barrier. 3 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnofwessex Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 44 minutes ago, chiefpenguin said: ....................... It looks like the dog has more intellegence than the owner as it seemed to be reluctant to go through the first barrier. A harsh but fair comment 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted February 16 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 16 I noticed the person appeared to be given the train driver the finger when it's probable that the horn was sounded. Maybe someone would like to shop this obnoxious jerk to BTP? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobby Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 I suspect he's from the estate just down the road so shouldn't be too hard to find. I couldn't decide if he was giving the train driver the finger or if the guy in the car had said something! Whatever, both car drivers will have said some choice words about him as they'd have been sitting there for a few minutes longer whilst the train driver is on the radio to the signalman! 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium kevinlms Posted February 19 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 19 Close one in Tasmania, Australia. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-02-19/tas-north-west-train-near-miss/103483046 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted February 19 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 19 7 hours ago, kevinlms said: Close one in Tasmania, Australia. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-02-19/tas-north-west-train-near-miss/103483046 Wow - very close. Wonder which part of the flashing level crossing lights and the flashing train lights told the truck driver the crossing was clear. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickham Green too Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 Very, Very Close as I think it was tractor plus TWO trailers ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium kevinlms Posted February 19 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 19 8 minutes ago, Wickham Green too said: Very, Very Close as I think it was tractor plus TWO trailers ! Yes, a Double-B. But it's only a 3ft 6in gauge railway, so a harmless toy train - no problem! Here's an overview of different types, I think that truck is as per Fig 5 or Fig 3. Fig 6, is not allowed in most states. https://www.nti.com.au/better-business-hub/blog/do-you-know-your-truck-types 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium kevinlms Posted February 20 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 20 This time Western Australia, perhaps the competition is to see who can get the closest without getting hit! https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-02-20/truck-train-near-miss-norseman-wa-goldfields-regional-crossings/103488220?utm_source=abc_news_web&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_campaign=abc_news_web 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZ Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 This morning at Worcester. Probably a good ¼ mile from Henwick crossing. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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