Agreed, especially about contacting RR IMMEDIATELY. All the info needed is on the little blue DOT signs posted on both sides of of the crossing. Every second counts in this situation.
as a retired trucker if you see a incline at railroad crossing that tells you not to enter as you will get stuck as the trailor legs are almost touching the road
Having been a truck driver, the first truck you filmed was a lowboy trailer, the bottom of the belly of the trailer got caught on the tracks, the other truck had a regular dry van trailer, and the landing gears that support the trailer when the truck disconnects from it.
It was actually an enclosed car hauler. Not a lowboy or drop/step-deck. The second was actually a reefer trailer and was close to taking off the reefer fuel tank. But you are right on what happened. As a driver, it's my responsibility to have an idea of how much clearance my vehicle has depending on trailer. Especially if I drive and pull similar equipment most of the time. These guys should have both known better.
This would occasionally happen at the railroad crossing across from my house when I lived in Ashford, Alabama. And there were even signs posted from all directions warning that big trucks could not cross there because of the elevated tracks.
I don't know why there's so many truck drivers that know that the railroad crossing has a hump and they go through anyway knowing they will get stuck. What is the freaking problem??
It looks like the semi would have made it across if he had hit it straight on. The left leg of the landing gear had plenty of clearance, because the left side of the trailer was farther up the incline, which tilted the right side lower onto the track.
If there isn't another way out and the stuck truck driver knew that, they should of made the towing company to take it back to the other side of the tracks. As far as the towing company is concerned, they may have been told to get the freight to a customer (including a residence) on that side. Whatever the reason, since they towed both trailers to that side and assumingly ended their tow there, they'll be giving out another two tow bills to hook up again get them back across, haha. That's some pretty good income for one day.
@BRIANumber7-RCandModels they may be able to go down to the tank farm and cross. I'm not sure the tank farm is just a little ways.Down that road and the crossings may be different
Raised railroad crossing - big trucks and large vehicles beware - trying another route would likely be best . If stuck on tracks - call railroad immediately. Look for number on signs or signals at crossing . Call right away ! Never assume anyone else has called . Don't leave it up to another to call . Call immediately . Then and only then call for help to get truck or vehicle unstuck. Got it . Good advice.
There are signs with no trucks. Their GPS problem told them had to go that way. Had a truck that just about took a covered bridge down because of following a GPS for a car.
That trailer is a refrigerated trailer. Its a good thing that the landing gear stopped thing because it looks like the fuel tank under the trailer would have been the next thing to hang up it the landing gear did not. That would have made a mess!
The key is calling immediately. Unless you are a dispatcher, you never know when a train may come through and you need to give it enough time and room to stop.
On newer trucks they have it so that the air bags inflate as well as deflate.they should do that with all trucks it would help with dry van trailers.not sure about low boy trailer.never used one before
They was lucky that CSX line that down there in Athens is not a major major thoroughfare they run quite a few but unlike Norfolk Southern down around Atlanta where they're always getting nailed on the old southern lines.
1 as a former trucker for 9 years, even I new not to attempt to cross the tracks on that kind of a hump, but 2 as a former Csx Freight Conductor who use to run trains outta Columbus Ohio, those guys are lucky because when I say we haul ass I literally mean if you see us from a mile away it may not look like we're moving but take my F*cking word we are rollin, so I say that to say this, Immediately call 911 but most importantly call the number posted on the railroad sign to get in touch with who ever and let em know the location and possibly the mile post beside the track if you can find 1 and they will surely get it to the crew to slow em down or even stop em hopefully before they even get to that stretch. Please Excuse my vocabulary 🙏🏼
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Not being famiilar with the area, is there a way out for either of these trucks after being basically lifted across by a wrecker? And those streets they were pulled onto didnt look like truck routes. We saw on the first pass that the second truck would now be headed towards the next crossing where the second truck got stuck. My first thought would have been for the wrecker to back both of them back through the intersection with some police protection so they can rehook and access a level crossing.
As in most caes the landing gears are hung on the track because the road is elevated in such a way that the truck is going downhill about the time the landing gears get to the track
I hope someone called the railroad to warn them of the situation. The number to call is right on the blue sign on the pole by the tracks. Two train workers were killed in a similar situation because no one called.
The red hose you thought might be hydraulic are air lines for the brake system. The trailer brakes won't release without a source of air. No air... No release of brakes to move trailer
Everybody wants fame …. But instead Help a trucker out by calling the number on the box next to the track seen around 0:30 next to the track …and give the railroad dispatcher the info so they make an attempt can stop trains.
You could raise the back with a heavy forklift and follow him to clear it. Under that rail on the bottom of the rear of the trailer. Or if you lifted the cab rom the front to level it you could drive forward. A box truck would be fine. the problem on the second truck still stuck is the Fifth-wheel - horseshoe shaped coupling device found on the rear of the semi-truck is on a bind. the trailer will clear easily but the horse shoe / fifth wheel hook up is on a bind because the nose of the tractor is pointing down. The grade is to steep on the tractor side binding the fifth wheel horseshoe and the kingpin. My guess is this happens often here in both spots because of the grade up and then the steep grade down on the other side.
Most fork lifts wouldn't be able to lift that, and the landing gear would still be on the ground. The problem is not rear of the trailer or the truck. The problem is the landing gear. If they couldn't disconnect the trailer, then next step would be to put strips around the front of the trailer and lift it up off the ground. Which would be very time consuming.
Let the next train move the semi, it just wouldn't be any good afterwards though! In Europe we mostly have level crossings, not like in the states, where they have grade crossings to catch out the unwary!! 😮🤪🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Never assume that someone has called the Railroad to warn. Always call the number posted on the gates to make sure. There was one a couple of weeks ago in El Paso with fatalities because everyone stood around with their thumbs up the butt.
What state is this in? I will avoid it. Do the GPS systems truckers use advise them of low clearance RR crossings? If not, maybe that would be a good addition to them.
All the dumbasses had to do was call the power company, take down all the power lines, all the poles and lift it off the tracks with a bunch of those lifting helicopters. But you are right sir, two stuck right there together is crazy. 👍
The way fix that problem is to raise the road angle up 1-1/2' feet So it blends into the tracks on both sides So landing gear misses with 6-8" spare height, that's either city's partial problem or Rail road part also cost
It is known as the profile of the sideroad. The sideroad profile needs to be raised a lot and blended back in to the existing profile by 150' to 200'. The profile of the main road could be raised too by 1' to 1.5' to make a high point at the intersection. A little bit of dirt, some new pavement & curb and gutter fixes the problem. The bigger problem is getting funding to fix the road.
@@bobbybecker6435 trucks are allowed to use those town roads to make deliveries. Roads need to be designed properly in the first place so that it is possible to get a lowboy trailer down there with a backhoe on it for projects such as digging foundations for basements, building septic systems, or installing a private well.
@@dand3975 Modify all landing gear to fold when not in use problem solved ,but then the wrecker companies run out of work. just can't find a way quicker dang.
@@kittty2005 Most trailers like that will weigh 40,000lbs when loaded. The landing legs will need to support at least 20,000 lb (the other 20,000 lb will be on the rear tandems of the trailer) when the truck tractor is detached from the trailer and the trailer is loaded. I would love to see your proposed design for breakaway landing gear on semi trailers.
The important thing is to call the RR immediately and keep the dispatcher informed.
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Agreed, especially about contacting RR IMMEDIATELY. All the info needed is on the little blue DOT signs posted on both sides of of the crossing. Every second counts in this situation.
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100% n I mean 100% correct ! Don't mess with RRs.👍👌👍
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as a retired trucker if you see a incline at railroad crossing that tells you not to enter as you will get stuck as the trailor legs are almost touching the road
Having been a truck driver, the first truck you filmed was a lowboy trailer, the bottom of the belly of the trailer got caught on the tracks, the other truck had a regular dry van trailer, and the landing gears that support the trailer when the truck disconnects from it.
It was actually an enclosed car hauler. Not a lowboy or drop/step-deck. The second was actually a reefer trailer and was close to taking off the reefer fuel tank. But you are right on what happened. As a driver, it's my responsibility to have an idea of how much clearance my vehicle has depending on trailer. Especially if I drive and pull similar equipment most of the time. These guys should have both known better.
This would occasionally happen at the railroad crossing across from my house when I lived in Ashford, Alabama. And there were even signs posted from all directions warning that big trucks could not cross there because of the elevated tracks.
I don't know why there's so many truck drivers that know that the railroad crossing has a hump and they go through anyway knowing they will get stuck. What is the freaking problem??
I wonder that as well, thank you for commenting and watching the videos
It looks like the semi would have made it across if he had hit it straight on. The left leg of the landing gear had plenty of clearance, because the left side of the trailer was farther up the incline, which tilted the right side lower onto the track.
What I find funny, is the towing company pulled both of the trailers to the Old Jefferson side of the railroad tracks. Now they are stuck over there.
Had not thought of that
If there isn't another way out and the stuck truck driver knew that, they should of made the towing company to take it back to the other side of the tracks. As far as the towing company is concerned, they may have been told to get the freight to a customer (including a residence) on that side.
Whatever the reason, since they towed both trailers to that side and assumingly ended their tow there, they'll be giving out another two tow bills to hook up again get them back across, haha. That's some pretty good income for one day.
@BRIANumber7-RCandModels they may be able to go down to the tank farm and cross. I'm not sure the tank farm is just a little ways.Down that road and the crossings may be different
Raised railroad crossing - big trucks and large vehicles beware - trying another route would likely be best .
If stuck on tracks - call railroad immediately. Look for number on signs or signals at crossing . Call right away ! Never assume anyone else has called . Don't leave it up to another to call . Call immediately .
Then and only then call for help to get truck or vehicle unstuck.
Got it . Good advice.
@@MadKitty10 thanks for commenting and watching the video
I would hate ta see how much the fine is n what the tow bill is too
yes what he put on the king pin was so they can hook the chains to it . then hook up air line to release the brakes
There are signs with no trucks. Their GPS problem told them had to go that way. Had a truck that just about took a covered bridge down because of following a GPS for a car.
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That trailer is a refrigerated trailer. Its a good thing that the landing gear stopped thing because it looks like the fuel tank under the trailer would have been the next thing to hang up it the landing gear did not. That would have made a mess!
I'm glad I know what number to call if there's an issue on the tracks.
The key is calling immediately. Unless you are a dispatcher, you never know when a train may come through and you need to give it enough time and room to stop.
That large big boy tow truck is around 250,000 they make bigger one that's 3 drives on the back on is air floater, cost is around 500,000.00
Wrecker service definitely know how to make a mountain out of a mole hill
On newer trucks they have it so that the air bags inflate as well as deflate.they should do that with all trucks it would help with dry van trailers.not sure about low boy trailer.never used one before
They was lucky that CSX line that down there in Athens is not a major major thoroughfare they run quite a few but unlike Norfolk Southern down around Atlanta where they're always getting nailed on the old southern lines.
Yes this line is not that busy
What makes a truck 🚚 get stuck on the train 🚆 tracks? Is the landing gear too low?
I think so
@Crowbirdvideos I can't think of anything else. Maybe run out of ⛽️.
They need put a stand like a log trailer has so that they can crank it up.Only it don't have to be as heavy.
1 as a former trucker for 9 years, even I new not to attempt to cross the tracks on that kind of a hump, but 2 as a former Csx Freight Conductor who use to run trains outta Columbus Ohio, those guys are lucky because when I say we haul ass I literally mean if you see us from a mile away it may not look like we're moving but take my F*cking word we are rollin, so I say that to say this, Immediately call 911 but most importantly call the number posted on the railroad sign to get in touch with who ever and let em know the location and possibly the mile post beside the track if you can find 1 and they will surely get it to the crew to slow em down or even stop em hopefully before they even get to that stretch. Please Excuse my vocabulary 🙏🏼
@@TheBlackdog93-JR thank you for the information and for watching and commenting
@Crowbirdvideos my pleasure buddy, Im not a genius or I don't know everything but I certainly know enough to give the audience a visual of what I've endured overtime with my past work experience and Railroad was 1 that I can say I loved the most 👊🏾 very dangerous Job and safety sensitive but rewarding 🙏🏼
@wesleydonaldson9478 i have always loved railroads, and really enjoy watching the trains go by. I haven't several videos on that youtube channel
Not being famiilar with the area, is there a way out for either of these trucks after being basically lifted across by a wrecker? And those streets they were pulled onto didnt look like truck routes. We saw on the first pass that the second truck would now be headed towards the next crossing where the second truck got stuck. My first thought would have been for the wrecker to back both of them back through the intersection with some police protection so they can rehook and access a level crossing.
As in most caes the landing gears are hung on the track because the road is elevated in such a way that the truck is going downhill about the time the landing gears get to the track
Yes, thank you for commenting and watching the videos
I hope someone called the railroad to warn them of the situation. The number to call is right on the blue sign on the pole by the tracks. Two train workers were killed in a similar situation because no one called.
The red hose you thought might be hydraulic are air lines for the brake system. The trailer brakes won't release without a source of air. No air... No release of brakes to move trailer
They had to put a fifth wheel attachment on back of the rotator so they could hook up to the trailer
they must of got a hold of the train dispatch and told them there is 2 trucks !!!!! stuck on track . they may of been very shocked at that 4 sure .
In adequate routing from whatever service they are using,cause videographer just past the road where trucks can cross.
Everybody wants fame …. But instead Help a trucker out by calling the number on the box next to the track seen around 0:30 next to the track …and give the railroad dispatcher the info so they make an attempt can stop trains.
I am quite sure that the Athens/Clark police notified the RailRoad
@@Crowbirdvideos I’m quite sure they probably didn’t. It’s always good to stop and call ahead in case nobody didn’t get the memo
I agree assisting in a emergency is a duty
You could raise the back with a heavy forklift and follow him to clear it. Under that rail on the bottom of the rear of the trailer. Or if you lifted the cab rom the front to level it you could drive forward. A box truck would be fine. the problem on the second truck still stuck is the Fifth-wheel - horseshoe shaped coupling device found on the rear of the semi-truck is on a bind. the trailer will clear easily but the horse shoe / fifth wheel hook up is on a bind because the nose of the tractor is pointing down. The grade is to steep on the tractor side binding the fifth wheel horseshoe and the kingpin. My guess is this happens often here in both spots because of the grade up and then the steep grade down on the other side.
Most fork lifts wouldn't be able to lift that, and the landing gear would still be on the ground. The problem is not rear of the trailer or the truck. The problem is the landing gear. If they couldn't disconnect the trailer, then next step would be to put strips around the front of the trailer and lift it up off the ground. Which would be very time consuming.
0:31 What's up with the rollback truck? So sweet man, I got this. I'll just lift you right up over that. 🤣
the landing gears on those two truck is to low RR track to high
Let the next train move the semi, it just wouldn't be any good afterwards though!
In Europe we mostly have level crossings, not like in the states, where they have grade crossings to catch out the unwary!! 😮🤪🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Never assume that someone has called the Railroad to warn. Always call the number posted on the gates to make sure. There was one a couple of weeks ago in El Paso with fatalities because everyone stood around with their thumbs up the butt.
That driver will get a ticket. As you can see the sign warning.
Yes I would think so, thank you for commenting and watching the videos
What state is this in? I will avoid it. Do the GPS systems truckers use advise them of low clearance RR crossings? If not, maybe that would be a good addition to them.
@@IowaGrandpaTrain Athens Georgia I don't know if the app the warns them of that kind of stuff or not
They obviously don't give them much training in railroad tracks.
US 129 runs thru Fl, Ga, NC and Tn. Starts in Chiefland Fl and ends somewhere in Tn.
Those big wreckers cost any where from $100,000 to $150,000. They are called Rotators
So wrong😂😂😂😂Million dollars baby
@Trollpoison that's what Ron Platt said on his videos. Ron,s Towing
U said experience truck driver, that's like saying every man knows how to handle businesses in the bdrm
All the dumbasses had to do was call the power company, take down all the power lines, all the poles and lift it off the tracks with a bunch of those lifting helicopters.
But you are right sir, two stuck right there together is crazy. 👍
Some driver's don't roll their landing gear all the way up.
This is why they need to okay the signs
Y did he park there
The way fix that problem is to raise the road angle up 1-1/2' feet So it blends into the tracks on both sides So landing gear misses with 6-8" spare height, that's either city's partial problem or Rail road part also cost
It is known as the profile of the sideroad. The sideroad profile needs to be raised a lot and blended back in to the existing profile by 150' to 200'. The profile of the main road could be raised too by 1' to 1.5' to make a high point at the intersection. A little bit of dirt, some new pavement & curb and gutter fixes the problem. The bigger problem is getting funding to fix the road.
Isn't the real problem the fact that the side road is not a truck route. There would be no need to reengineer anything if that's the case.
@@bobbybecker6435 trucks are allowed to use those town roads to make deliveries. Roads need to be designed properly in the first place so that it is possible to get a lowboy trailer down there with a backhoe on it for projects such as digging foundations for basements, building septic systems, or installing a private well.
@@dand3975 Modify all landing gear to fold when not in use problem solved ,but then the wrecker companies run out of work. just can't find a way quicker dang.
@@kittty2005 Most trailers like that will weigh 40,000lbs when loaded. The landing legs will need to support at least 20,000 lb (the other 20,000 lb will be on the rear tandems of the trailer) when the truck tractor is detached from the trailer and the trailer is loaded. I would love to see your proposed design for breakaway landing gear on semi trailers.
This is a dumb an dummer truck drivers. When all they had to do get there wrenches out unhook leveling valve on tractor an added more air to airbags.