Weirdest Railroad Crossing Ever! Exempt Crossing At Major Intersection, Traffic Signal Controlled!
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- Опубликовано: 14 окт 2024
- Very unusual level railway crossing. This is the only crossing in Ohio like this. The crossing is exempt. Signals for the train are at both sides of the crossing. Traffic signals for automobiles turn red after the train approaches and stops next to the lineside signal. The train has to wait for a green light before proceeding into the huge railroad crossing. Cars first see a train signal in front of the traffic signals. This is an industrial railroad spur that dead ends less than two miles from the crossing so every train that passes here has to reverse through the crossing on its way back. I will show that video soon ( of the train backing up through the crossing on the return trip ). There are 4 customers that use this line south of the crossing. Trains only use the crossing one or two days a week. I caught the first train of the week on this branch and that happened to be on a Thursday and Friday. The train came within a quarter of a mile of the crossing on Thursday, 2-18-21 and shut down for the day. The next day, on Friday, 2-19-21, I was able to film the train going both ways through the crossing. This video shows the southbound move and the northbound move will be posted soon. The train came out of Middletown, Ohio and picked up 2 cars and set off 1 car on the north side of Mason before this video starts. The 2 cars that it picked up were left on a siding just north of this crossing. The train starts across the crossing and that is where this video begins. We also see the train crossing another crossing in this video that is only cross buck protected. Near the end of the video we see the train reversing into the customer spur near the end of the line. There is only enough room for one locomotive and 2 cars at the end of the line for them to reverse into the customer spur. In other words, as you can see in the video with the map, after the spur switch there is only about 200 feet of track before the line ends. That's as good as I can explain it. See Google Maps. Today the train used 161.385 but the last time I was here they were using 161.430. Filmed February 19, 2021. Thanks for watching!
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this is literally the only time I have ever seen a train that doesn't just automatically have right of way....
There was a section of street running on the old WP in Modesto, Ca iirc, where the train had to stop at each stop light with vehicular traffic, it was part of a Pentrex tape on street running.
The light rail trains in Salt Lake City Utah also don’t have automatic right of way.
@@straightto8 can I see video?
@@straightto8 I grew up in Modesto, I recall it being more of "Oh shit the train is coming, move" or you were going to get ran over in your car. Honestly, I do not recall it stopping. If you drive down 9th and hang a left on river rd, you can still see what was left of that line. :)
@@straightto8 Sit at the light with the independent brake set.
Now that would be a fun modeling project for a short line.
Along with reverse push to the clients and the two car limit for an added wrinkle to the switching moves.
"But officer, the train ran the red light!"
But the train made an unsafe lane change sir!
Don’t think a person would be able to sue. Maybe their loved ones.
This is easily the most odd crossing I've ever seen. Granted, that rail line was probably there in use before anything else was at that intersection. Sweet catch here, Jaw Tooth.
I’ve lived 60 years and have never heard of an “exempt” railroad crossing, now I know.
They should all be exempt. The idea that stoping to 'listen' for trains is safer than just relying on the road signals is ridiculous. How many accidents does it actually prevent. I'm guessing 0.
There are several where I live, most of them for crossings that haven't been used in ages
I've seen the signs, but never knew what they meant.
@@Adam-qs5ir You've never seen a crossing signal? Where the lights flash and the guard rail goes down? Where do you live? I'm just saying that if the bus has to stop to notice flashing lights and a guard rail blocking the road, they shouldn't be driving in the first place.
@@rayrowley4013 he means he's never known what the "exempt" sign means
Lived 5 miles from this my whole life and only have seen 4 trains go across it.
I had a hard time getting this train. I went there Tues, Weds, Thurs and then Friday the train finally went through the intersection. Not much action on that line but its worth it when they run
I work in that street lol
J
Yeah I’m pretty close too, it’s cool to see this but it makes the RUclips algorithm just that much more creepy.
@@Drinksfromtap It's not creepy though. It's just a coincidence. I had it recommended in Dallas.
I have lived in Warren County for 50 years, in the old days this was the middle of nowhere and Tylersville Rd was just a back road, one lane on each side and not much of anything in the area. When Mason was transformed into McMansionland traffic became a lot heavier and the roads had to be widened. I am in Lebanon and we have a train for the tourists that uses the same section of track and crosses S. Broadway and West St.
I’ve lived in mason all my life and just assumed this is a normal railroad configuration
Nice! I lived in Mason for a few months in 2019 as I was relocated for work. It was quite the McMansionland. Very thankful the company paid for my housing.
My family lived on Snider Rd. near here. I learned to drive in this area and it was very rural then. I am 73 now and a huge fail fan.
That tourist train is a fun ride.
Wow I have never seen that before, being a trucker and I haul hazmat all the time, I didn't realize they could put up an Exempt sign if the line is active.
I guess using the traffic signals it is legal, but I would still do a double take seeing a train on an "exempt" line, to me they should take the sign down since it's not
an abandoned line. I happen to know some rail lines that are abandoned and they do not have an exempt sign up, my company still requires us stop our trucks
at the crossing until the railroad and DOT has flagged it exempt. Great video, you educated me on that.
In all my born days, I've never seen a crossing like that.
That was a mighty odd crossing alright. I hope nobody gets hurt. It would the nubies that don't know the system I guess. Although when you hear that kind of noise, get out of the way!
I love seeing the ordinary things of real life, men at work like this. Where I am from snow is exotic and interesting, and it is beautiful seeing the train in the snow.
I am surprised you didn’t use the “Jaws” theme with the train approaching the intersection.
Thanks Jawtooth the crossing is actually at Tylersville Rd and Hwy 42 (Reading Rd). I’ve lived in Mason for almost 20 years and that’s the first time I’ve seen a train run through that intersection. As you said they don’t run too frequently.
My family used to live on a hill in Sistersville, WV! At the bottom of the hill, there's a bus stop, then a railroad crossing! I think there was once a time that a train was going through, but our school bus was forced to wait after picking us up for school! We were late to school on that day! The train must have been a mile long!!
Wow, was that a red caboose I saw at the end? Your videos are a ray of sunshine into my life every day. Bless you for doing them!
Yes, I really got lucky on that one! The video link to it is below the description. that was its last freight train revenue run because it was sold to a private person who lets the LM&M Railroad use it now in Lebanon
I like how you show an aerial view of the tracks. Neat to see the configurations!
I know that was great ,thanks for pointing it out I was gonna until I read yours.
There is a crossing like this on the Delaware and Hudson, in Cohoes< NY. It crosses a state route, and a busy cross street, and leads to a paper mill. The procedure is to stop the railroad movement on the circuit, just before the light, Once the traffic signals sequence, the traffic lights all go red, and the railroad gets a signal.
seems funny with a train waiting for vehicle traffic instead of going straight over the road.
Grew up in Mason my whole life, went to school 1 minute from this intersection, and I learned about this crossing and how rare it is during my in-car driving school. So cool!
Those people in their cars must’ve been so confused
Why? A railroad crossing isn’t that rare in the US is it?
@@RealConstructor I think they meant confused by the two sets of stop lights for the same intersection.
Actually I’ve never had an issue at this crossing nor have I seen anything. The conductor and crew do a good job and they are pretty quick.
@@EvanBallinger13 Nothing uncommon about two sets of lights for an intersection with a rail crossing near it. I know of 4 near me alone.
Everybody here is used to the setup.
I’ve only seen a train there maybe 3 times in the 27 years I’ve lived here
Two green signals giving a conflicting route is unthinkable on some railways! Great to see differences across different systems.
Many thanks!
It looks really cold out there Jaw Tooth! Please stay warm out there and Thank You for braving this weather to get this Awesome footage!! It's raining here, and I'm enjoying this!
Thank you, I will! Winter is almost over
JT, Another great video about your favorite grade crossing. Your photography, while always sharp, has gotten even better. It’s almost like being there. Some of those shots, for lack of a better term, were “freaking awesome.” That shot near the end showing the train approaching was fantastic. Like you, I get such a charge out of that grade crossing. But the photography alone is not enough to make the video really interesting. What put the frosting on this cake is your wonderful commentary, filled with nuggets of historical trivia that not only keeps me glued to my computer, but brings me back for second and third helpings. Keep up the good work. You have by far the best railfan channel on You Tube.
They'll be learning to parallel park next!
or road destruction!
Joe Modello already has done so, according to the beer commercials.
Or drifting, like the polar express😂
This railroad Crossing is by voice of America. As businesses started growing in the area the crossing became more complicated. I have lived in the area for 27 years. It's very rare to see a train here.
Very true. It took me all week to catch this one
I really thought it was going to be 'the train stops at the intersection, then takes a sharp right".
Petition to give trains steering wheels.
We've got one in Reedsburg, WI, but I've never seen a train go through at all. I never knew what the "exempt" meant, I always figured it meant the track was no longer in use. Glad to learn something tonight!
I couldn't find the exempt crossing in Reedsburg. What road is it on?
The one in Reedsburg is at Main & Granite.
Me after making this in any city builder: Good thing this can't exist in real life
Great video Jawtooth! That sure is a strange crossing! Thanks for sharing this!
Thanks for watching!
Good work, JT. I don't know.how.much of the customers' spurs you can film, but I would be interested in watching the entire switching sequence. Handling only two cars at a time makes for some interesting back and forth, especially if switching both customers at the same time.
Its in an area that is difficult to get to. I don't want to trespass. I found one spot that I might be able to get a better shot but most of it is in areas that are not accessible
Understood! Probably none of us would bail you out if you did get arrested!
Don't risk it.
That's somewhat similar to the crossing outside the John Deere facility in Ankeny, IA. It also goes through an intersection and is also exempt. However, they've got bells and gates and the train has the right of way. John Deere used to get shipments on that track once or twice a year. I don't know if they still use it or not - I haven't been in that part of Ankeny in... almost 10 years now. Ankeny was real big on turning every track they could into hiking paths for awhile there, so it wouldn't surprise me if they were putting pressure on the rail companies to get rid of that track too - especially as the only rail customer on that particular line was John Deere.
There is an exempt crossing in Oak Hill Ohio but that track is more or less abandoned. The state actually removed rail at the Route 93 crossing a short distance north of it, but the cross bucks and exempt sign are still in place at Main Street. If I ever see an actual active one, I’ll let you know. Thanks for the video.
Yeah, those tracks are no longer in service. They only run trains a short way past Jackson to their last customer. The tracks in Jackson will be getting new ties and other work soon with grant money. I plan on filming in Jackson soon. I saw an exempt crossing near Minerva Ohio but I didn't see a train on it and it was rusty and weedy. If you find one in use let me know. Thanks Thom!
There is an exempt crossing on US 30 (multilane divided highway) near Wooster Ohio. Been across my times but have never seen a train there.
THAT WAS DEFINITELY THE WEIRDEST RAILROAD CROSSING EVER, but still caught a a cool train in the process and that's what counts BUD! WOW, I can't believe they use tracks from 1898, that's wild! Another great video Jaw Tooth!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I lived right down the road from this growing up. You can't see it, but there's also a creek that runs right by it behind that building on the left upper corner of the screen and it flooded horribly when it rained. School busses crossed it dozens of times a day too headed to and from the high school. Parents still live there.
Europe: Tunnel or overpass
US: A train is basically a car
There's a crossing like this in Gloucester City, NJ. I've always wondered how it worked. Thank you for explaining it to me!
Yes at Rt 130 and Klemm Ave in Gloucester City, NJ. The only difference is that it doesn't have a lineside signal for the train to stop and to proceed at the crossing. I would like to film that one
Another interesting and enjoyable video, thanks Jawtooth! You make the best videos and always find great spots to catch the action! A big thanks from New York! Keep up the outstanding work. 😎😄👍
Great catch Mr. Jaw Tooth! First crossing I've ever seen like that. Thanks!
Thanks!
Nice to see a place where the people are still respectable of trains. I've seen places where the people wouldn't give a crap if the light was red or not and no matter how close the train was, they would still go.
Awesome video! I love Dixie Union Station they have an amazing selection of model railroad equipment! Can’t wait to see your next video!
Thanks!
Another awesome video sir! Thanks for sharing! I couldn't noticing the VOA tower in the background. Another piece of Americana.
Nice description of the workings in that area.Thanks Brian.
You bet
@@JawTooth at 2:55 what kind of horn was that
@@railfanjames7699 a train horn
That RS3L is such a big VIBE!! Happy Throwback Thursday cause I feel sooo young every time I hear an RS3L!!
Right!!
Thanks for this video. That is some crossing. Always have good content here never dull or boring. Always cool things. 👊👊👍👍
Thanks 👍
Very cool crossing! Never seen a traffic light for a train before !
That horn blew the Lucky Charms right out of my cereal bowl!
One of my favorites! I also like Fruity Pebbles
Now that is unusual for a train to have to stop for automotive traffic, but, thats Ohio for ya!
@@JawTooth You tried the Fruity Pebbles coffee creamer, my guy?
Cinnamon toast crunch is the best coffee creamer ever! Also this is the best comment I've seen all day lol
JT I enjoy your videos and as a train fan you make great videos keep up the great work
Didn’t realize that exempt crossings were still around. Thanks for capturing this classic! (Loved the caboose in the slide show outro)
Same I didn`t know they were around either. and way yes to the caboose , my grandma used to be a coffee stop way back ,like43 to 49,before that got rescheduled beginning of the end type stuff. Great day to ya.
There are a few around still, mostly on low traffic branches and short lines like this.
I had seen exempt crossings before but never knew what it meant. Great video. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Ill def give you a thumbs up for this effort braving the cold and being the steange guy filming an intersection lol, cool video and info man
Correct me if I’m wrong, but there is one of these “exempt” crossings that crosses 250 in Wooster, Ohio and is still used, I drive over it frequently
Almost all exempt crossings are ones that are rarely used or shutdown. This one falls into the rarely used ones, but is also controlled by the light to stop traffic. So, no need to stop/look/listen
I wonder if the angle the line goes, makes it weird?
@@DaffyDuc69
There's one near me and it's used twice a day
That video was loaded Darryl, lots of variety and a local or two to boot. Excellent!
Many thanks!
My stepdad bought the current property I now have in Beavercreek, Ohio in 1947 from a railroaders club. It had an elevated rail with a small train you could ride on around the 10 acres . Pylons are still visible and it had a clubhouse . I have spent years trying to get historical info on the facility , with 0 luck☹
Apparently they're fairly common in England where there's a lot of large scale live steam hobbyists. 5", 7" & 7.5" gauges. It isn't a cheap hobby to get into though. Check out RUclips's "Gandy Dancer" channel.
There's also some guy out in Utah who's spent decades laying out track on his 10-acre lot. I think RUclips's "Toy Man Television" covered that layout once.
Concerning your property: if the club went defunct in 1947, then your best bet for information would be by scanning through the local library's newspaper archives. Unless the archives have been moved online, I expect you'll find nothing about them via google.
That's a strange time to go defunct, right after the war....
_Knowing absolutely nothing, I wonder if:_ The club was started post WWI, and by WWII, the members were starting to peter out. After WWII, the returning GIs were too busy getting back to civilian life (GI Bill college, starting families, etc) to get involved in such a hobby, so the club lost critical mass.
Good luck with your search!
Wellhello jaw tooth!! Glad to see you again. Lol. How the times have changed. The railroad system is definitely awesome and complicated. Trains are pretty kool. Tysm 😎
Hey, thanks!
Very interesting. I would like to go to one of these kind of railroad crossings and watch it in action
You should! Just get a scanner and when the train is coming, stop over at UDF for gas and then film it
@@JawTooth Alright thanks for the tip. Also I live at my grandparents and they are next to railroad tracks so lots of trains come and go everyday
Cameron
If you get to go to Germany. They have those kind of signals. There I have seen them. In Kornwesthiem and Stuggart.
I see a large broadcast tower in the background around 1:11 on the video. What radio station is that? Do you know?
de WB2VUO here near Buffalo in grid FN02ox
@@Keith_WB2VUO WLW ruclips.net/video/irybbYx0IdU/видео.html
Wow! Those drivers wait so patiently for the lights to change green. Here in Minnesota, they'd all be revving and creeping forward into the intersection, before the train had even passed.
In Lincoln Nebraska, we’ve got a crossing going diagonal right through a 4 way intersection with 8 crossing gates. It Was dormant for 17 years but recently got reactivated.
Cool! I will look for that on Google Maps
@@JawTooth the intersection is 56th and old Cheney. The track also goes right through the middle of a farm a couple miles east of a small town called Bennet.
The blinking red light on the rear of the last car always does it for me....
That's the FRED, standard equipment for US railroads.
We had something similar on the LlRR on the Garden City Secondary used traffic lights instead of gates
Interesting, what crossing is it and is it still there? I'd like to check it out next time I'm up that way
@@megatop412 sorry crossing was removed over 10 years ago, it crossed Stewart ave by old garden city freight yard , the remnants may still be there
we used to have one similar here, two seperate tracks crossed an intersection of two four lane roads diaganally, but they were a lot busier tracks, with no crossing arms. they are finally building 3 overpasses over the road now for them that'll open this year and be a lot safer
Another awesome video Mr. Tooth! Weird intersections are very interesting to see. We have several exempt crossing in a nearby town, and in ten years I saw a train on the spur once, and BNSF was making very sure people knew a train was coming!
Interesting!
Thanks for sharing and the great info.
That orange engine is so beautiful
DT&I was even better.
"We Have The Connections."
Imagine how ALL of it would look if it wasn’t for Asshole’s with spray paint.
Great video Jaw Tooth. We’re the trains always short on this line
Hey Mom! Did you see the Front of the Train Plowing that small pile of snow on the Tracks ?🤪👍
Growing up we had train tracks that ran down the middle turning lane of one of our main streets. It came off a RR bridge than turned on to the main road, it went parallel with/against traffic through intersections for quite a distance before turning off to its own isolated tracks.
There's an intersection like this in North Tonawanda, NY.
It is similar but its not exempt
Tupelo, Mississippi has the same intersection, except in their case, there is a train that comes around 8am during rush hour, and sometimes around 5pm also around rush hour, and slightly less often around lunchtime
I've seen some with a flagman that leads the train across the intersection, but that was in the middle of a gravel company.
I used to live near here, and had always assumed this was an inactive railroad. You learn something new every day.
Very cool!
You missed our rare milage run last October for Lebanon, Mason, & Monroe. We did the entire line from Lebanon, into Mason, through this intersection (both ways), back to Hagemen Junction, and then down to Trader's World before returning to Lebanon. Hope we can do that route again in the future.
Trains actually run on those tracks at traders world?
@@LunchBox_420 Yes. Indiana & Ohio (Genesee & Wyoming owned) runs freight service to Mason from Monroe. As Jawtooth says in the video, about once a week. It is only way to the NS Mainline for businesses in Mason. The trains switch tracks at Hagemen Junction. This junction is where LM&M stops before reversing back to Lebanon as not to interfere with freight service. The line Lebanon, Mason, & Monroe used to run from the Cincinnati River Front all the way to Dayton via Mason, Lebanon, and Centerville on what used to be the Cincinnati, Lebanon & Northern. Much of the line was removed in the 70's. The only sets of rails that remain are the Riverfront to north of Silverton, OH for Indiana & Ohio , and the route between Mason to Lebanon for LM&M.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cincinnati,_Lebanon_and_Northern_Railway
LM&M owns the passenger rights for the entire I&O line. This includes trackage on the old Detroit, Toledo, & Ironton between Washington Court House north to to Lima, OH. Leipsic, OH north to Diann, MI. Springfield, OH Northeast towards Urbana, West Liberty, and Bellefontaine. Northeast from Court House towards Columbus and Southeast of Columbus to Logar, OH, and and short strech from Brookville, IN to Valley Jet, OH. These routes I listed are what LM&M can run for Offline Excursion Runs in conjunction with Ohio Rail Experience. LM&M may be a small tourist line compared to Cuyahoga, but in total trackage length, we have the largest route in Ohio.
Trains will be running for Easter, National Train Day, Mother's Day, and Father's Day. Ohio Rail Experience is also planned for this year as well. Tickets for Easter Bunny Express are on sale now. All current safety procedures are being followed per Gov. DeWine's orders.
lebanonrr.com/
@@CommanderOmegaTau I've always wondered about the tracks at Traders World since I was a little kid! I grew up in Springfield my grandpa used to take me to Snyder Park to watch trains and walk on the tracks and then as a teenager I used to jump off the tracks into the Mad River!
@@CommanderOmegaTau Nice thank you!
...I live in dayton and NEVER knew this was here. Hell, you filmed this one day before my birthday. Shoulda gone and seen it, since I'm such a rail nut.
I passed through Dayton yesterday coming back from Springfield. There is a lot of stuff up there I want to film
Would a funeral have priority here if Jeremy Dewitte was in charge?
Nice reference
I used to work at the funeral home down the street from this crossing... we had to stop for the train 😂
@@brian1157 I think you missed the reference, look up Jeremy Dewitte on real world police
"Hey, HEY! I SAID STOP THE FUCKING TRAIN RIGHT NOW! SHUT UP!"
@@large_crab PULL THE TRAIN OVER! PULL OVER! YOURE IN MY FUNERAL PULL OVER!
Having grown up with the Public Belt RR yard West of town and the Southern Pacific RR yard East of my town I grew up loving sound of trains; I love your videos so very much!
Very cool! I would like to visit the Public Belt RR some day
Nice shot of WLW tower in the background!
Had to go and look up what that was. Fascinating history.
nothing cooler than a Blaw-Knox!
That was a cool video Jawtooth. Enjoyed it. Thanks 👍👍👍❤️
Thanks 👍
You were right Son , pretty cool vid ...Both my thumbs up !!!
Thanks 👍
Really a weird intersection with so many signals! It seems a "traffic light fairy" 🤣🤣🤣
Fantastic !!!
I guess "exempt" can mean a lot of things I gather depending on where you live. Exempt where I live means no longer in use. Sometimes they will eventually dig them up.
I'd say "Exempt" probably means the same thing at them all, some are just exempt for different reasons.
I'm quite sure it's mostly an "exempt crossing" for school buses and hazmat trucks (such as fuel tankers) that are normally required to stop at ALL crossings regardless if they have lights or not, check and then go.
If it is "exempt" why is the railroad still using or allowed to use it? That is what I am questioning. Even if it once in a blue moon. I don't think it should be considered exempt.
@@Chrissy789 Because "Exempt" doesn't mean that it's not used. This crossing is exempt because the train is the one that has to stop. All traffic is stopped at red lights before the train can cross
Excellent video I enjoyed watching it and I like watching your shortline videos the most.👍😀😀😀😀😀🇬🇧🚂
Glad you like them!
This Is A Great Video.
Glad you think so!
Fascinating! And a little scary! Very neat video.
Thank you very much!
I'm pretty sure Tampa has some intersections where trains cross at angles.
Nice video.
Very informative. I have driven through that intersection over a hundred times, and don't ever remember a Train going through.
WOW
Glad it was helpful!
such an unusual set up there, I cant believe that is exempt status while still earning revenue. This is why I go to Jaw Tooth for all of my live action needs.
A heckuva lot more busses go through that intersection than trains! They changed it to exempt 10 or 15 years ago. Hard to catch them going through it - nice job!
Smitty SF-3751
Nice corner shots and great angels. Really can not tell if the new system works that well with snow, come on spring. I really enjoy your videos of Ohio short line railroads, brings back memories, Thanks Much.
Thanks!
"Exempt crossing" -- what you get when urban planning is exempt from the exercise of intelligence.
Huge fan here of the G&W and all its subsidiaries..❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Great video! Thanks!!
Thanks for watching!
Strange End of train device- looks like a stick on blinker
That can't be a proper EOT. I'd just call that a FRED (flashing rear end device.) I suspect it serves mainly to keep the liability lawyers from treasure-hunting after a 4-wheeler driver was too busy texting to notice the large, noisy steel objects gliding across the RR Xing in their car's path.
I think EOT is not required for trains working mild grades at speeds < 30 mph (or certain other conditions)
Great stuff never seen one like that. Thanks. Chris from England.
Thanks for watching!
Tylersville and Reading Roads [US 42] intersect there
Yeah, I'm not familiar with that area. I filmed the train coming back also. I'll get that one up in a week or two
Loved the UDF.
Yeah good stuff!
Maybe nowadays they use a onboard radio signal to activate and reset the crossing traffic lights, or radio the despatcher to activate the lights upon reaching the crossing?
Thanks for sharing a unique location🙂👍
Good point! Maybe a radio signal or something.
That is what I need on my truck going through major intersections. A loud train horn to to tell people that I coming through.
re second crossing: Finally! A driver who knows how to use his horn *before* he passes the intersection!
The train has to stop. Push the crossing signal. Then proceed. How Rube Goldberg
What a unique crossing. Great shot with the snow and all!
Thanks! I went there everyday after it snowed and waited for that train to run. I want to do it again
1898, dang, that's almost as old as Biden.
Biden? Trump? Not old enough; we need a centenarian president next.
Almost as many as the number of MAGAts recently arrested...
Hi JT, that was interesting but not too exciting. Nice video, thanks for posting.
No worries!
Hey Mom! Did you Notice that Dude Blowing his Horn in the Pick-Up was Driving Diagonally ?🤪👍
Yes 😁
Ken S., If you look closely, you'll see that it was a high rail truck , probably inspecting the track prior to a train coming along.
Weird crossing and wide intersection. Cool McCool. TFS JT
That just seems dangerous in so many ways.
We had a crossing somewhat like that in Madison, WI on the Wisconsin & Southern. We had pot signals next to the mainline. You had to approach the crossing circuit at 5 mph which gave the traffic lights enough time to cycle thru. The the pot signal would display a restricting indication and we could throttle back up.
The flaw to the design was the traffic lights. Instead of turning solid red, they would alternate flashing red. And most people see a flashing red stop light do what? Stop look for cross traffic and go. Without even thinking twice about the train coming at them.
The crossing was a huge pain. Even more so when taking headroom over it to switch coal cars on the nearby long john siding.
They finally replaced it back around 2008 with standard lights and gates!