Whenever jimmy does a thing like this he has a humble tone and is always calm speaking and is a perfect thing to listen to if you are on a walk or commute for work
I really appreciate this video. Gives you a good lesson on safety and awareness and it has great value to other work places like harbors, warehouses, factories, what have you.
This is a very informative video! I was watching the camera live on this day, i was in shock. Im just glad the railroad is doing fine after this. This is a very good lesson taught, i feel everyone should listen to this
You always do a great job filming engagement videos, I am not surprised you did a fantastic wedding video as well! You do a fantastic job explaining things in your videos, and I always learn something new!
I just happened to be watching that day, started the live view as 475 was just starting it's run past the cars. I said to a coworker "That switch is not set right, I hope they see it in time to stop!"....
Interesting about the rule requiring the engine crew to wave at the passengers. Would you mind citing the rule or special instruction number that is referenced here? 3:50
Since nobody (SRC’s trainmaster included), can provide any citation for this supposed rule in any current or historical SRC rulebook, I’m going to say it’s a piece of mythical Strasburg lore rather than fact.
Whenever looking back at this, I can see both the MOW crew and the Strasburg crew who ran 475 that day at blame. While it makes sense seeing the switch in question is never used except for storage I still feel like someone should've noticed the track being switched to the storage track when arriving at Lemon Place Junction. Still, it's a reminder that even the smallest of things can have a big impact, and a switch is one of them as it has been partly responsible in the past for other such accidents thanks to the people who didn't reset it, only for things to end in disaster. I even know 3 different train disasters that happened all because a switch wasn't realigned, only to end in disaster and lives lost. Even if the cracks in 475's smokebox give it a scar life appearance, its a reminder that safety is something to always be strict about, no matter the coincidence.
I think it would've helped a lot already if the switch would be put back to straight after having parked the material. It's less dangerous to pass it on the mainline than on the occupied siding.
At least from a freight conductors perspectiveId say this is a train crew/ mow crew failure. Id underatand a bit if 475 had been tender first the crew might not have seen it. But the fact they were facing right and didnt see it is worrying. Its like a banner test yknow anything could be beyond that banner. Broke rail, wrong switch, another train etc. Mow also shares blame because ultimately it falls on them since they last touched it to line it back normal. Least on NS we used to have a rule about double checking our route over radio which has recently changed to the point and look method. Idk if its changed alot but one thing you said ill agree with is vigilance. Another thing ill add is complacency. Whenever we get complacent it only takes one lil change in routine for disaster to happen.
It's a scenery object I bodged into a driveable item on my end, it barely functioned but did just enough for the video. The original static object is on the DLS as "Liebherr Zweiwegebagger A900 (statisch 1)"
You have a perfect voice for Pentrex. Tourist line accidents are so surreal, you don't expect accidents because they're so laid back. Then again, that's why this happened. Weird.
Having worked at Strasburg for 23 years now, I can assure you that we take safety and situational awareness very seriously. We have had and do have some of the best locomotive engineers in the country, and I will argue that point with anyone until the day I die! And for the record, that includes the engineer involved in this incident. With that being said, we are all human and nobody, I mean nobody, is beyond making a mistake. The first thing this engineer said to me when I spoke with him immediately following the incident was, "This wouldn't have happened if you had been the engineer.". My response to him was, "I am certainly not arrogant enough to think that it couldn't happen to me, I am human just like everyone else and it absolutely could happen to me.". Mistakes happen! Period! Everyone is capable of making them. Let me tell you this, over my 26 years and counting of railroading, I have worked with people that an incident like this happening wouldn't have surprised me in the least, this engineer is NOT one of those people. I have worked with people who would have not even given something like this a second thought and filed it under "sh.... happens" and moved on without a care in the world. This engineer is NOT one of those people! This engineer is the last person I would ever file under the term "Complacent". In fact, quite the opposite. In some ways, unfortunately, this incident will haunt him for the rest of his life, because he cares, and he strives for excellence EVERY day! Since this incident has happened, I have read, heard, and seen a lot of opinions and armchair quarterbacking going on. Mostly from people who have absolutely ZERO railroad experience! And by the way, if you did an "At the Throttle" somewhere where you got to run an engine up and down the track a little under direct supervision of skilled, experienced railroaders watching your every move, you still have exactly ZERO experience and should keep your "expert opinion" to yourself! My advice to anyone out there who thinks this wouldn't and/or couldn't happen to you, regardless of whether you are lifelong railroader or have a Lionel train running around your Christmas tree, check your arrogance at the door and please, please never sit in the right-hand seat of a locomotive because it is exactly that attitude that will result in disaster.
My understanding is that the original smoke box door was welded back together, with the welds deliberately not ground smooth, so that the engine would always carry the scars as a visible reminder of what happened and why.
Jimmy's quite literally *ran* 475 before, something you mightve known if youd taken a moment to look at his channel instead of immediately trying to discredit him. He made this video because he has a personal connection with the engine and strassburg as a whole.
Whenever jimmy does a thing like this he has a humble tone and is always calm speaking and is a perfect thing to listen to if you are on a walk or commute for work
The Jab at Virtual Railfans Damage control of the incident is crazy, but you provided a very well done review of the incident. Nice Work Jimmy!
Props to the strasburg shop crew though, they got 475 up and running in less than 3 days later
i saw it operating 2 weeks after
I really appreciate this video. Gives you a good lesson on safety and awareness and it has great value to other work places like harbors, warehouses, factories, what have you.
This is a very informative video! I was watching the camera live on this day, i was in shock. Im just glad the railroad is doing fine after this. This is a very good lesson taught, i feel everyone should listen to this
Very good video on this incident. I think everybody can learn from what happened that day. Keep making excellent videos.
This would’ve been a great inspiration for a Thomas story
You always do a great job filming engagement videos, I am not surprised you did a fantastic wedding video as well! You do a fantastic job explaining things in your videos, and I always learn something new!
Damn man, you hit the nail on the ball with this one. Well done.
I just happened to be watching that day, started the live view as 475 was just starting it's run past the cars. I said to a coworker "That switch is not set right, I hope they see it in time to stop!"....
1:38
Poor flat car!
Everyone was focused too much on 475 that they forgot the cart was crushed
never even knew.
Complacency….is a word I use towards that TGV accident outside Strasbourg France when it derailed on that curve over the bridge!
This analysis is giving me an awful lot to think about if I want to write a series of books about trains and rail safety.
I remember it like it was yesterday!
One of my close friends was on the train that day and saw it happen. Scary stuff
This is why 6.27 movement at restricted speed is a big deal
What is 6.27?
@midgetarmy1912 movement at restricted speed a GCOR rule
I think they wanted you to explain that in a way a regular person can understand.
@GMAuraeon watch out for shit and stay under 20 mph or the Strasburg way which is wave at hot moms until movement stops
Interesting about the rule requiring the engine crew to wave at the passengers. Would you mind citing the rule or special instruction number that is referenced here? 3:50
Since nobody (SRC’s trainmaster included), can provide any citation for this supposed rule in any current or historical SRC rulebook, I’m going to say it’s a piece of mythical Strasburg lore rather than fact.
Nicely done
Whenever looking back at this, I can see both the MOW crew and the Strasburg crew who ran 475 that day at blame. While it makes sense seeing the switch in question is never used except for storage I still feel like someone should've noticed the track being switched to the storage track when arriving at Lemon Place Junction. Still, it's a reminder that even the smallest of things can have a big impact, and a switch is one of them as it has been partly responsible in the past for other such accidents thanks to the people who didn't reset it, only for things to end in disaster. I even know 3 different train disasters that happened all because a switch wasn't realigned, only to end in disaster and lives lost. Even if the cracks in 475's smokebox give it a scar life appearance, its a reminder that safety is something to always be strict about, no matter the coincidence.
I think it would've helped a lot already if the switch would be put back to straight after having parked the material. It's less dangerous to pass it on the mainline than on the occupied siding.
Hey could you tell me where I can get these models and the route? Please
may I ask what the excavator and trolly assets are called?
At least from a freight conductors perspectiveId say this is a train crew/ mow crew failure. Id underatand a bit if 475 had been tender first the crew might not have seen it. But the fact they were facing right and didnt see it is worrying. Its like a banner test yknow anything could be beyond that banner. Broke rail, wrong switch, another train etc. Mow also shares blame because ultimately it falls on them since they last touched it to line it back normal. Least on NS we used to have a rule about double checking our route over radio which has recently changed to the point and look method. Idk if its changed alot but one thing you said ill agree with is vigilance. Another thing ill add is complacency. Whenever we get complacent it only takes one lil change in routine for disaster to happen.
ah yep
should do a review of the Thomas smokebox door accident that happened in 1999
Whats the name of the excavator on the DLS ?
It's a scenery object I bodged into a driveable item on my end, it barely functioned but did just enough for the video. The original static object is on the DLS as "Liebherr Zweiwegebagger A900 (statisch 1)"
@jimmylambert8709 Thx very much
@@jimmylambert8709 sorry to bother ya again, but whats the name of the work flatcar as well ?
You have a perfect voice for Pentrex. Tourist line accidents are so surreal, you don't expect accidents because they're so laid back. Then again, that's why this happened. Weird.
Can you do this exact video on Castlecary rail crash (1937)
This is why 475 doesn’t like Blippi’s excavator song. It reminds him of that accident.
How did you get the cab view on the engine?
my coworkers husband happened to be on the train when it happened.
She said that he said it shook the car and was loud and .....all that.
Having worked at Strasburg for 23 years now, I can assure you that we take safety and situational awareness very seriously. We have had and do have some of the best locomotive engineers in the country, and I will argue that point with anyone until the day I die! And for the record, that includes the engineer involved in this incident. With that being said, we are all human and nobody, I mean nobody, is beyond making a mistake. The first thing this engineer said to me when I spoke with him immediately following the incident was, "This wouldn't have happened if you had been the engineer.". My response to him was, "I am certainly not arrogant enough to think that it couldn't happen to me, I am human just like everyone else and it absolutely could happen to me.". Mistakes happen! Period! Everyone is capable of making them. Let me tell you this, over my 26 years and counting of railroading, I have worked with people that an incident like this happening wouldn't have surprised me in the least, this engineer is NOT one of those people. I have worked with people who would have not even given something like this a second thought and filed it under "sh.... happens" and moved on without a care in the world. This engineer is NOT one of those people! This engineer is the last person I would ever file under the term "Complacent". In fact, quite the opposite. In some ways, unfortunately, this incident will haunt him for the rest of his life, because he cares, and he strives for excellence EVERY day! Since this incident has happened, I have read, heard, and seen a lot of opinions and armchair quarterbacking going on. Mostly from people who have absolutely ZERO railroad experience! And by the way, if you did an "At the Throttle" somewhere where you got to run an engine up and down the track a little under direct supervision of skilled, experienced railroaders watching your every move, you still have exactly ZERO experience and should keep your "expert opinion" to yourself! My advice to anyone out there who thinks this wouldn't and/or couldn't happen to you, regardless of whether you are lifelong railroader or have a Lionel train running around your Christmas tree, check your arrogance at the door and please, please never sit in the right-hand seat of a locomotive because it is exactly that attitude that will result in disaster.
It wasn't really a "disaster."
They threw a new smokebox door on there and it was running within the week, I believe.
My understanding is that the original smoke box door was welded back together, with the welds deliberately not ground smooth, so that the engine would always carry the scars as a visible reminder of what happened and why.
How would you know safety you probably never even been on a locomotive let alone run one and ran that line so how would you know
His next video will be about a preoperation check for your forklift before the start of your shift, can’t wait to see that one.
Jimmy's quite literally *ran* 475 before, something you mightve known if youd taken a moment to look at his channel instead of immediately trying to discredit him. He made this video because he has a personal connection with the engine and strassburg as a whole.
Tell me you haven’t watched the channel without telling me you haven’t watched the channel