@@robbierichmondtyrecop3916 just as a train would derail at 30 or 40 mph. broken/unstable track, heavy cars in the back and lightweight cars in the front, junction not properly switched, etc.
I notice the flanges on the wheels of the bogies to the south of the derailed cars are rather small, the diameter of the wheels is not much less than the diameter of the flanges.
Thanks for watching Andrew. If you check my 'Hudson Line' playlist, there are plenty of Videos with more turbos. th-cam.com/play/PLyGTk574z4020bCvfgPPE_rtCqYUwGPpv.html
You had good luck be able to hang around and film that long, I'm sure once a company dick showed up he'd have run you off. Great catch! It was rough for Conrail taking over all that deferred track maintenance.
At 16.32 we see that one of the rails has lift from its plate and tie, rolled outwards; those old wooden ties with nails holding the rails down contribute to the derailment complexity.
And nobody yet mentioned.... the car number on that Frisco boxcar ! SLSF #700000... What are the odds !? It was a beer hauling car, usually for Shlitz brewing, built in 1974. Sadly, that car was probably scrapped on site, after being dragged off the broken track. They rarely repair wrecked cars, instead writing them off in exchange for quickly repairing the track & opening the line back up.
Wow, I never knew this happened. Quite a catch and luckily no one was hurt or killed. Wonder how long train service was suspended before rerailing that train?
Train service wasn't suspended. Metro North was fortunate in that the northern most derailed freight car stopped just short of the interlocking plant. Train service was slowed as the trains ran by the scene at restricted speed. You can see the passing trains in the last quarter of the video.
1990s Railfan that's fantastic. I didn't get to see the full video as I got tied up but great that service wasn't seriously disrupted. Merry Christmas Buddy and keep up the great videos.
Yeah, it's amazing how many railroads are not with us today. Unbelievable to ponder how much variety there was in the pre Conrail days, along with each railroad's unique character. Thanks for watching Thomas.
I would agree with you idea as to the cause, I also saw the way the 2 cars were sitting lucky timing you don't see this happen every day. Good views of it too, and getting to stay that close.
Amazing how fast they cleared the interlocking and allowed train traffic to continue. If this happened today, the railroad would probably be shut down for hours. The president of the RR flown in by helicopter, to meet with several managers at the scene to painstakingly determine if all is safe. After hours of deliberation, the railroad is reopened. An exaggeration, but you get the point.
@@1990sRailfan most of the derailments I been in they get the clean up started pretty fast then don't want the tracks out of services no longer then it has to
Great video, right place, right time, after that not so good, Always take note you have no idea what is in those derailed car's and after getting banged around like that if it is still safe.
Oh, those are FL9s. Two axle lead truck, three axle rear truck. Dual mode electric/diesel. Btw, I remember watching one of your siren videos a few years back while researching the various sirens I remember as a kid. That is a unique channel you have there.
Become CERT qualified, it can be found under FEMA, but it is also part of the Dept of Homeland Security. I've used mine just after hurricanes going out in winds of not more than 50 MPH checking for damages, noting hazards,. The local Sheriff stays away from me while I'm out working after anything hazardous has happened. I had a run in once and he was told to stay away from me or lose his badge. He's left me alone ever since, and we are good friends otherwise, but he was trying to assert his authority which got trumped.
Man, talk about being in the right place at the right time! You shoulda bought a lottery ticket that day w/that kind of luck!! LOL I wouldn't have had the balls to get that close to the wrecked cars figuring railroad officials would be on the way. Nice job!
I kind of tested the waters with that trainmaster in the blue shirt (at 8:24) who was the first one to inspect, if he didn't kick me out right then and there, I knew I could go deeper into the scene. You can hear me making the statement at 10:54 about being kicked out of there in a matter of time. I also knew it would be a while before any top brass showed up. I was ejected after getting just enough footage.
Trackside, keep watching for the waves from those great engineers still get a tear in my eye when I hear an old train in the night.
Great video!
The Blue C32-8 is definitely a novelty in my book. I only remember them in the gray "Ballast Express" livery.
At the time, they were one of my favorite CR locos, I liked that squished cab look. Thanks for watching.
Very interesting! Great filming of the details of the derailment. Thanks for posting!
Thank you for watching!
Which locomotives were derailed and which ones were scrapped
How does a train derail at 10 to 20 mph
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@@robbierichmondtyrecop3916 just as a train would derail at 30 or 40 mph. broken/unstable track, heavy cars in the back and lightweight cars in the front, junction not properly switched, etc.
Good catch, plus a bonus of early Amtrak including the Turboliner!
Thanks bearbon. Yeah the FL9s and Turbos were neat.
Thank you so much for your episodes
Thank you for the motivating comment!
@@1990sRailfan wasn’t there a wreck that cost 7 or more units?? Other than Burlington Northern??
@@nicholasmedovich8691, it's Pocono NOT Pomona like you stated in that DL&W video.
I notice the flanges on the wheels of the bogies to the south of the derailed cars are rather small, the diameter of the wheels is not much less than the diameter of the flanges.
Incredible catch! well done!thanks
Great video! Wish it was longer great old footage too I love it!
Thank you burnuts007, I was afraid it was too long, thanks for watching.
Love seeing the Turbo at the end. Thanks for sharing and good catch.
Thanks for watching Andrew. If you check my 'Hudson Line' playlist, there are plenty of Videos with more turbos. th-cam.com/play/PLyGTk574z4020bCvfgPPE_rtCqYUwGPpv.html
You had good luck be able to hang around and film that long, I'm sure once a company dick showed up he'd have run you off.
Great catch! It was rough for Conrail taking over all that deferred track maintenance.
At 16.32 we see that one of the rails has lift from its plate and tie, rolled outwards; those old wooden ties with nails holding the rails down contribute to the derailment complexity.
Great shooting! Thanks for sharing.
Bob
Thanks for watching Bob!
And nobody yet mentioned.... the car number on that Frisco boxcar ! SLSF #700000... What are the odds !? It was a beer hauling car, usually for Shlitz brewing, built in 1974. Sadly, that car was probably scrapped on site, after being dragged off the broken track. They rarely repair wrecked cars, instead writing them off in exchange for quickly repairing the track & opening the line back up.
It's funny you mentioned the SLSF 700000, I did a google search for that car on Google about a week ago. Thanks for watching.
I'm left wondering if it was the Frisco or MP box that picked the switch?
4:28...."Don't go in behind that car!!" (as the guy keeps walking toward "behind that car!!")
Wow, I never knew this happened. Quite a catch and luckily no one was hurt or killed. Wonder how long train service was suspended before rerailing that train?
Train service wasn't suspended. Metro North was fortunate in that the northern most derailed freight car stopped just short of the interlocking plant. Train service was slowed as the trains ran by the scene at restricted speed. You can see the passing trains in the last quarter of the video.
1990s Railfan that's fantastic. I didn't get to see the full video as I got tied up but great that service wasn't seriously disrupted. Merry Christmas Buddy and keep up the great videos.
Hey, I don't blame you. Most people don't want to sit through a 30 minute video. That's the problem with long videos. Merry Christmas!
Well, it looks like maybe nobody got hurt! It doesn't take long to make a mess though! Bob...
Nobody was hurt Bob!
1990s Railfan you mean (insert Ringo Starr here) luckily nobody was hurt
A lot of fallen flags there..great video and thank you for allowing me to watch it.
Yeah, it's amazing how many railroads are not with us today. Unbelievable to ponder how much variety there was in the pre Conrail days, along with each railroad's unique character. Thanks for watching Thomas.
Turboliners, FL9's, old signals, no ditch lights, no graffiti... Good old days
That siren going off at 24:30 😁
I would agree with you idea as to the cause, I also saw the way the 2 cars were sitting lucky timing you don't see this happen every day. Good views of it too, and getting to stay that close.
Thanks Mow!
Nice documentation video.
Thanks.
@@1990sRailfan You are welcome.
Nice vid thanks for sharing this 👍
Thank you Pauly, nice FEC there.
was the crossing east of the jct blocked?
Not sure.
Good thing there was a crew there checking the track so no one would derail.
Amazing how fast they cleared the interlocking and allowed train traffic to continue. If this happened today, the railroad would probably be shut down for hours. The president of the RR flown in by helicopter, to meet with several managers at the scene to painstakingly determine if all is safe. After hours of deliberation, the railroad is reopened. An exaggeration, but you get the point.
@@1990sRailfan most of the derailments I been in they get the clean up started pretty fast then don't want the tracks out of services no longer then it has to
Great video, right place, right time, after that not so good, Always take note you have no idea what is in those derailed car's and after getting banged around like that if it is still safe.
Where exactly is this? Can you post the lat/lon of the junction?
Sure, try this; 41.498580, -73.983455
Just south of Beacon station on the Metro-North Hudson Line. The train was coming off the old New Haven line from Danbury CT.
The kid in me kept waiting for a hand to come from the sky and put the box cars back on the track.
Amtrak F7s operating in 1992, where in the world...
Oh, those are FL9s. Two axle lead truck, three axle rear truck. Dual mode electric/diesel. Btw, I remember watching one of your siren videos a few years back while researching the various sirens I remember as a kid. That is a unique channel you have there.
Boxcars be like, "Shit, that's so messed up!"
Nice catch Let's hope that "shock control" Lived up to it's name and none of it's cargo was damaged lol
Yeah, the trucks are missing in action, so I guess we will never know if it was a load or not.
Become CERT qualified, it can be found under FEMA, but it is also part of the Dept of Homeland Security. I've used mine just after hurricanes going out in winds of not more than 50 MPH checking for damages, noting hazards,. The local Sheriff stays away from me while I'm out working after anything hazardous has happened. I had a run in once and he was told to stay away from me or lose his badge. He's left me alone ever since, and we are good friends otherwise, but he was trying to assert his authority which got trumped.
Just a couple of months later (Aug) I was made redundant.
Truck got ripped right off? wow
Man, talk about being in the right place at the right time! You shoulda bought a lottery ticket that day w/that kind of luck!! LOL I wouldn't have had the balls to get that close to the wrecked cars figuring railroad officials would be on the way. Nice job!
I kind of tested the waters with that trainmaster in the blue shirt (at 8:24) who was the first one to inspect, if he didn't kick me out right then and there, I knew I could go deeper into the scene. You can hear me making the statement at 10:54 about being kicked out of there in a matter of time. I also knew it would be a while before any top brass showed up. I was ejected after getting just enough footage.
Something tells me I would be hauled off for getting that close to the scene now.
I think you're right.
Guess they called JR Corman
looks like someone lost their shoes.
Yep, those trucks are quite useful in keeping the cars rolling.
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