@planeboy173 No I don't think so, actually. It was more like. I'm coming through town, please don't run in front of me! Also, the train had brakes. That's why it was able to stop on a dime.
@kitming123 The airhoses on a train power the air brakes on the train. Without airhoses connected, the brakes can't release, and as failsafe, if the air hoses disconnect or fail during train operation, the train goes into emergency braking to stop the train safely.
Excellent illustration of a fail-safe working as advertised; the Average control on the locomotive brake system holds full pressure in the air-brake lines in Release mode. To which pair of cars was the rupture isolated?
My best friend when I was a kid actually lived in the station house right on the platform he never once woke up at night but I sure did when staying over guess like everything you get used to the noise not sure why that consist was deadheading a loco tho seemed like overkill or maybe they knew the front loco was gonna lose air
TRAINS FROM HELL!!!! This noise is typical of what goes on at all sleeping hours of the night in our Fresno neighborhood, Would appreciate on an approach into our neighborhood that they would decrease the train speed until leaving residence community borders. At least one could maybe get a good nights sleep once in a while.
@rengevid You can't get used to the noise? I grew up 100m away from the track. The noise of diesel-electric trains never really woke me up, even when I left the balcony open at night in summer. I just continued sleeping. But once I moved to an apartment, I was awoken by the recycling truck that was emptying container full of glass bottles. Well that was noisy!
@rengevid Whereabouts in Fresno do you live? I live 100feet from the Fruit & Ashlan crossing and they used to blast their horn while cruising by at full throttle before it became a quiet zone. I'm used to it from living through it my whole life; that crossing has had multiple fatalities too because of the two schools near it and the children walking home across them.
@rengevid that's what you get for not paying attention to where you moved. Almost certainly the railroad was there FAR before your Fresno neighborhood was built. so why would the railroad slow down each time it went through a neighborhood when they were there before those communities were built?
Semi truck trailer brakes are fully applied at Atmospheric pressure. This is considered 'Failsafe'. It would make sense that Train Brakes are the same, and in the case of a train's brake having 0 pressure or vacuum applied to it, it would be fully applied. Airplane and Automotive brakes use pulsation for an antilock system (anti-skid, for airplanes), I'm wondering how long it will take for planes and trucks to get similar technology.
Eat shit MF!! Not all of us who are on YouTube are fucking engineers. I,m a licensed A&P mechanic but did not know that the brakes operated at zero psi. Which now make sense when their not in use. MF get a life and quit worrying about the small shit like this!
My question is could they not have as much stopping power with decelartion of both engines working together. There didnt appear to be that long of a line for them to pull? The air hose must have blew the second he applied the brakes. Seems to me there would be a replacement of these hoses before they get to that critical point. Replacing all of the hoses after so many hours of usage especialy when it comes to brakes!
@eastender74 It amazes me as to the "comments" that show up on Youtube...that are based on pure ignorance of any given subject by the viewers, and sometimes by even the ones posting the videos...
including This one. You obviously have no understanding of what your commenting on..The Train went
into "Emergency" (Brakes...Full ON) BECAUSE there was a depletion in the system...train brakes work by Air Depletion...NOT by air... APPLICATION. Hoses seldom "wear out"..the contact seals do in time
@TurbinePower69 I realize that now. If you look at my more recent videos, you'll find them strangely devoid of idiotic comments for the most part. Have you ever made a mistake before? Seriously. Chill out man!
@eastender74 Since you haven't received a decent answer to your question let me try. First by deceleration of both engines I assume you mean using dynamic, a process that turns traction motors into generators creating torsional resistance in the wheels, yes he would have stopped faster if he had been in dynamic combined with the emergency application. Thing is they weren't trying to stop when this happened. The trainline (brakepipe) is filled with air (usually 90psi). cont.
@shooter348 When the air pressure is reduced from this preset amount it applies the brakes, if the rate of reduction is excessive (indicating a brake in the trainline or an emergency application) an air reservoir on each car dumps into the brake valves slamming on the brakes. Whoever said that air hoses seldom wear out was right but it does happen especially if they are a little log and hit the crossings. They also loose air sometimes by slack of coming in or out moving the gladhand couplings.
@shooter348 In this case though the conductor walked to the end of the train and found no brake in the trainline and no air blowing out until he got to the DP (rear radio controlled unit). He mentioned a stuck triple valve but my guess is that it was a computer issue. The video doesn't indicate what they did to regain pressure. As for the brakes operating at zero psi as you mentioned, they don't. As trainline pressure is reduced air is applied to the brake diaphragm. cont.
@shooter348 An increase in the trainline pressure will release the pressure in the brake diaphragm and over a period of hours (sometimes days) the air pressing against the diaphragm will leak off if it is not being maintained by the engine. So a cut of cars left in the siding will need hand brakes applied as air applying the brakes will bleed away over time. As for your comment of these lines being checked before they go bad- that's an understandable comment from an A&P. cont
@shooter348 Pilots don't have the luxury of stopping and going out and fixing their problems that's why all of the redundancy and your high standards in fixing problems. It's not quite the same with railroads.
stupid ass youtube, now we have geico commercials for these videos? And I can't view this video on youtube cause embedding is disabled... worthless internet anyhow
@shostetler The reason I put ads on these videos is because it helps me pay for expenses related to creating this videos, i.e camera equipment, batteries, food, travel etc. Otherwise I wouldn't be able to afford to go take videos.
I thought it a good video. The opening shot of the approaching engines and the horns at the crossing is great. No complaints here at all. Hey, it's a train! It's cool! I'll take it!
well I thought that was a good informative video on daily bumps that can happen during a days work, also with radio support that explains what is going on,thanks for posting!
@BNSFTIM55 In rail transport distributed power refers to the placing of additional locomotives at intermediate points in the middle of the train, remotely controlled from the leading locomotive, to allow longer trains where operational considerations or economics require it. Distributed power thus describes the physical distribution throughout the length of a train of separate motive power groups. Such 'groups' may be single units or multiple consists.[1]
@electricrailwaygod TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU. Love how you don't do that kinda stuff with ALL your great videos that you have posted. Keep up the awesome work . Wait a miiiiiiiiiiiiinute.
@railrdr523 The air is used to release springs the brakes, so when you lose air pressure, the springs autonatically activate the brakes. That way if a car comes loose, the brakes lock up.
@ngkful OK Thank you. That's how the air works on trucks...They are locked by springs and the air is used to release them...How does it work on trains?
@SWIFT95330 air is used to apply the brakes. if the air hose to a car comes detached it will go into emergency and the brakes will automatically apply fully PROVIDING their is sufficient air in the tank on that car. if all the air has been exhausted by constant braking and releasing by the driver then it won't be able to brake and will just run away.
@ngkful Yep, and it's also known as cycle braking (rapid sets/releases without enough time between sets for the brake pipe to recharge the reservoirs on the cars) to the railroad, but crews simply call it "pissing away your air."
Worked for BN for 30 years. Retired in 2008.. Saw every kind of rail fan imaginable. The smart ones stayed away from any equipment, and off the property, unless accompanied by an employee. Otherwise, they were trespassing, and subject to arrest.
big deal they lost their air, Happens all the time. I'd like to know why you guess who chase us around with your cameras have radio's on our channels. We have enough to deal with, with out a bunch of yahoo's running around with our radios standing beside the track trying to yap with us while we switch.
@bleam6 Could it be that the Railroad doesn't own the channel? Maybe they are OUR channels too? If the RR owns the channel, then you should press charges if others are broadcasting on there. As for scanners...too bad for you.
@SWIFT95330 If you're referring to radio channels, that scanner is one way, listen only. Anyone interfering with RR operations on the radio is violating laws, including FCC (federal communications commission) rules
@bleam6 I don't talk to crews unless they address me first. I know ya'll have a job to do and try to keep my distance. Hence why I was using my telephoto to catch the crew walking the train. I was WAYYYY far away for a reason.
As for the troll whining about the copyright notice in your vids...just block him. Apparently, he's a thief who steals images and videos, then tries to pass them off as his own.
while i agree to alot of comment the two i agree with most are good video and how or where did you get that walke talke you dont have to tell me but i am curious
@legofan1239 Scanners are available commercially and completely legal. Radio Shack carries them, as well as many websites. I personally have A GRE PSR 300 that I like, as well as a Motorolla CP 185 radio that I use to monitor RR. I programmed it to be listen only, of course.
what type or kind of walkie talkie is that that you got or do you have some one in the family that works for bnsf write back when you can signed treefaller
@244537676 Scanners are available commercially and completely legal. Radio Shack carries them, as well as many websites. I personally have A GRE PSR 300 that I like, as well as a Motorolla CP 185 radio that I use to monitor RR. I programmed it to be listen only, of course.
@longlivethewtc During your filming of this....who, in the background (or...was it you?) was saying (out of ignorance) " he was totally out of control " ?!?!!? WHERE...did that person who said that, ever get
THAT "idea" from, anyway ?? People should really learn to keep their mouths shut...when they know NOT, of which they speak.
@electricrailwaygod Please stop spamming my videos. I saw the first comments on my other video, and you made your point and I read and responded to them. Please don't put any more comments like those on my videos or will be barred from commenting further on my videos. Again, thank you for your comment. :)
It was interesting to notice the difference the zoom made in the shot before and after 0:42. Before the camera zooms out, the train seems to be moving fast but not very fast. After the zoom out, the train seems much faster. I realize its just a difference in the composition, zoom is compressing the distance I guess making it seem slower, but I never would have expected it. Interesting!
@UFOSPACE1999 Is there really a need to be so rude? Also, there are only certain spots that a railfan can stand without trespassing. I would rather see cars go by than have the railroad's police or local police tell me to leave due to trespassing. You think about that yourself before you try to call someone else a dummy so that you don't end up looking stupid in the end like you do now. Also, it takes a gay voice to know a gay voice. You got lots of learning to do.
@calloway322 That's not how train air brakes work. That's truck spring brakes. With train brakes, there is a line called the brake line, which is kept at about 90PSI. If air from this line is released, a triple valve admits air into the brake cylinders, which apply the brakes. Application depends on the rate of air loss. Technically, the system is not fail safe. What if there is not enough air in the auxiliary reservoirs to apply the brakes? I'm 11, and I've never even ridden on a train.
as a rail yard worker if the air goes its sends a signle to the yard it came from to stop any other trains on that track
carrwes20 4 days ago
@longlivethewtc GREAT VIDEO!! Really great! As one begins to rave about it!! I LOVE THIS VIDEO!!
Pascalo1909 1 month ago
FUCKING GREAT VIDEO!!
F1Supernova 2 months ago
@F1Supernova Thanks! :D
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
I love how he leaves the door open like hey yall party up in here no fat chicks XD
Trailerrigger 2 months ago
@Trailerrigger That is pretty funny! I was wondering why he did that also. :) Thanks for the comment!
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
@longlivethewtc lol just pointing out the visuals :) Glad you think is funny and glad you appreciate :D
Trailerrigger 2 months ago
Glad thathe train cleared the grade crossing before stopping.
Glad thathe conductor remained in the rear engine and train moved forward to double track to not be blocking other trains.
They are considering backing up the train to pick up him up?
He NEEDS to walk more.
What happened? Why happened there and not when the line was initially pressurized to put the brakes off?
Well done video also with radio traffic!
robertgift 2 months ago
@ballparkfrank10 Thanks :)
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
@calloway322 Thanks for the info! :)
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
@Chase1609 I've learned a bunch of stuff since then.
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
@railrdr523 The train has a fail-safe system. If there is a loss of air pressure, the brakes go into emergency and the train stops.
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
@planeboy173 No I don't think so, actually. It was more like. I'm coming through town, please don't run in front of me! Also, the train had brakes. That's why it was able to stop on a dime.
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
i had a train go into emergency in front of me last month
freshmansuck17 3 months ago
shame you were on the shadow side
alexander1485 4 months ago
@alexander1485 Yeah I regret that now. That train kinda snuck up on me to be truthful and I had to scramble to get the tripod set down & ready to go.
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
check also this awesome train Vid(BR 18 478 u. BR 01 2066):
watch?v=u16NjgTsc4g
Zargulio 4 months ago
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pizotjeannoel 4 months ago
how did the BNSF lose iits air hose
8989theman 5 months ago
@8989theman I'm not exactly sure. I think it may have had something to do with the extra power, but it's hard to say.
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
What is airhose?And what does it do?
kitming123 5 months ago
@kitming123 as i understand it, the brakes are airpowered and if the hose malfunctions then the brakes engage automatically.
LuigiBros64 4 months ago
@LuigiBros64 You are indeed correct :)
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@kitming123 The airhoses on a train power the air brakes on the train. Without airhoses connected, the brakes can't release, and as failsafe, if the air hoses disconnect or fail during train operation, the train goes into emergency braking to stop the train safely.
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
That's really close to me, I live in Shoreline, WA
PrestigeSeattle 6 months ago
Excellent illustration of a fail-safe working as advertised; the Average control on the locomotive brake system holds full pressure in the air-brake lines in Release mode. To which pair of cars was the rupture isolated?
bcschmerker 6 months ago
@bcschmerker I'm honestly not sure.
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
My best friend when I was a kid actually lived in the station house right on the platform he never once woke up at night but I sure did when staying over guess like everything you get used to the noise not sure why that consist was deadheading a loco tho seemed like overkill or maybe they knew the front loco was gonna lose air
flammabletube 6 months ago
@flammabletube Could be, I live about half a mile from the mainline near me, so I don't wake up when trains go by anymore.
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
Why do we never hear the engines on American locos when they blast those frickin horns all the time!?
LordGeorgeRodney 6 months ago
Wow that train blasted through that crossing in under 40 seconds! :0
trinityct 7 months ago
@trinityct Yeah he was moving!
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
TRAINS FROM HELL!!!! This noise is typical of what goes on at all sleeping hours of the night in our Fresno neighborhood, Would appreciate on an approach into our neighborhood that they would decrease the train speed until leaving residence community borders. At least one could maybe get a good nights sleep once in a while.
rengevid 7 months ago
@rengevid You can't get used to the noise? I grew up 100m away from the track. The noise of diesel-electric trains never really woke me up, even when I left the balcony open at night in summer. I just continued sleeping. But once I moved to an apartment, I was awoken by the recycling truck that was emptying container full of glass bottles. Well that was noisy!
StandingRedPanda 7 months ago 2
@rengevid you knew the railroad was there when you moved in. Buyer beware.
airborneace 6 months ago
@airborneace You speak the truth.
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
@rengevid Whereabouts in Fresno do you live? I live 100feet from the Fruit & Ashlan crossing and they used to blast their horn while cruising by at full throttle before it became a quiet zone. I'm used to it from living through it my whole life; that crossing has had multiple fatalities too because of the two schools near it and the children walking home across them.
livingjokessuck 3 months ago
@rengevid How long has the train track been there, probably longer than the houses I'd be willing to bet.
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
@rengevid that's what you get for not paying attention to where you moved. Almost certainly the railroad was there FAR before your Fresno neighborhood was built. so why would the railroad slow down each time it went through a neighborhood when they were there before those communities were built?
Boss302fan 2 months ago
I thought Bnsf fazed out boxcars in favour of intermodel
dancthegr 7 months ago
@dancthegr Keep in mind when this was filmed, which was back in 2008.
trinityct 7 months ago
@trinityct They still use boxcars. they don't have any plans for full phase out.
jimmyp42002 3 months ago
@jimmyp42002 Oh.
trinityct 3 months ago
@jimmyp42002 Huh? Who is they? Who has plans for any kind of "phase out"?
Boss302fan 3 months ago
@Boss302fan They is BNSF, look a the comment I responded to.
jimmyp42002 3 months ago
@jimmyp42002 OK. Understood. I work for BNSF. I don't know of any plan to "phase out" boxcars even partially.
Boss302fan 3 months ago
@Boss302fan I didn't know of any either. Far as I know, they still have new ones on order.
jimmyp42002 3 months ago
@trinityct Thank you for pointing that out :)
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
Why does it take four engines to move only a 24 car consist?
ghfdfhfdndxhcg 7 months ago
@ghfdfhfdndxhcg I think maybe some of the engines were deadheading.
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
@longlivethewtc Okay.
ghfdfhfdndxhcg 2 months ago
Semi truck trailer brakes are fully applied at Atmospheric pressure. This is considered 'Failsafe'. It would make sense that Train Brakes are the same, and in the case of a train's brake having 0 pressure or vacuum applied to it, it would be fully applied. Airplane and Automotive brakes use pulsation for an antilock system (anti-skid, for airplanes), I'm wondering how long it will take for planes and trucks to get similar technology.
SarraPiyopiyo 7 months ago
At least he made it past the crossing!
Clavichordist 7 months ago
@Clavichordist Indeed!
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
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Pozdrawiam!
12jontek 7 months ago
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Eat shit MF!! Not all of us who are on YouTube are fucking engineers. I,m a licensed A&P mechanic but did not know that the brakes operated at zero psi. Which now make sense when their not in use. MF get a life and quit worrying about the small shit like this!
eastender74 7 months ago
My question is could they not have as much stopping power with decelartion of both engines working together. There didnt appear to be that long of a line for them to pull? The air hose must have blew the second he applied the brakes. Seems to me there would be a replacement of these hoses before they get to that critical point. Replacing all of the hoses after so many hours of usage especialy when it comes to brakes!
eastender74 8 months ago
@eastender74 It amazes me as to the "comments" that show up on Youtube...that are based on pure ignorance of any given subject by the viewers, and sometimes by even the ones posting the videos...
including This one. You obviously have no understanding of what your commenting on..The Train went
into "Emergency" (Brakes...Full ON) BECAUSE there was a depletion in the system...train brakes work by Air Depletion...NOT by air... APPLICATION. Hoses seldom "wear out"..the contact seals do in time
TurbinePower69 7 months ago
@TurbinePower69 A post has been put up in your honor please read with care.
eastender74 7 months ago
@eastender74 Gladly my "friend"...where is it ?? Are you referring to the one posted by you " 8 hrs" ago
...that was not addressed to anyone in particular ??..and started out with " Eat s..t MF!! ??? That one?
TurbinePower69 7 months ago
@TurbinePower69 I realize that now. If you look at my more recent videos, you'll find them strangely devoid of idiotic comments for the most part. Have you ever made a mistake before? Seriously. Chill out man!
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
@eastender74 Since you haven't received a decent answer to your question let me try. First by deceleration of both engines I assume you mean using dynamic, a process that turns traction motors into generators creating torsional resistance in the wheels, yes he would have stopped faster if he had been in dynamic combined with the emergency application. Thing is they weren't trying to stop when this happened. The trainline (brakepipe) is filled with air (usually 90psi). cont.
shooter348 7 months ago
@shooter348 When the air pressure is reduced from this preset amount it applies the brakes, if the rate of reduction is excessive (indicating a brake in the trainline or an emergency application) an air reservoir on each car dumps into the brake valves slamming on the brakes. Whoever said that air hoses seldom wear out was right but it does happen especially if they are a little log and hit the crossings. They also loose air sometimes by slack of coming in or out moving the gladhand couplings.
shooter348 7 months ago
@shooter348 In this case though the conductor walked to the end of the train and found no brake in the trainline and no air blowing out until he got to the DP (rear radio controlled unit). He mentioned a stuck triple valve but my guess is that it was a computer issue. The video doesn't indicate what they did to regain pressure. As for the brakes operating at zero psi as you mentioned, they don't. As trainline pressure is reduced air is applied to the brake diaphragm. cont.
shooter348 7 months ago
@shooter348 An increase in the trainline pressure will release the pressure in the brake diaphragm and over a period of hours (sometimes days) the air pressing against the diaphragm will leak off if it is not being maintained by the engine. So a cut of cars left in the siding will need hand brakes applied as air applying the brakes will bleed away over time. As for your comment of these lines being checked before they go bad- that's an understandable comment from an A&P. cont
shooter348 7 months ago
@shooter348 Pilots don't have the luxury of stopping and going out and fixing their problems that's why all of the redundancy and your high standards in fixing problems. It's not quite the same with railroads.
shooter348 7 months ago
@shooter348 Thanks for the info :)
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
@shooter348 Thanks for the details! :)
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
He didn't shut the door lol
RailwayAustralia 8 months ago
stupid ass youtube, now we have geico commercials for these videos? And I can't view this video on youtube cause embedding is disabled... worthless internet anyhow
shostetler 9 months ago
@shostetler The reason I put ads on these videos is because it helps me pay for expenses related to creating this videos, i.e camera equipment, batteries, food, travel etc. Otherwise I wouldn't be able to afford to go take videos.
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
Absolutely beautifully done.
The radio support was outstanding.
To me this is the only real world video I have seen in a very long time.
This is virgin true Reality video.
When they say reality TV this is what it SHOULD be talking about.
not a bunch of blonde bimbos fighting for attention on MTV
I have never seen real "reality video" before now.
wonderfully posted and thank you
prplepopsicle 9 months ago 8
man thats scary
whitingguy 9 months ago
what exactly was lost... what exactly happened?
never heard of an air hose...
R42Vtrain1029 9 months ago
@R42Vtrain1029 You've never seen There Goes a Train? Engineer Dave explains it pretty well. lol
kevininsimi 9 months ago
@R42Vtrain1029 Train brakes are powered by air pressure. No pressure in the lines = brakes stop the train. It takes air to release the brakes.
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
I thought it a good video. The opening shot of the approaching engines and the horns at the crossing is great. No complaints here at all. Hey, it's a train! It's cool! I'll take it!
awkwarddude 9 months ago 2
@awkwarddude Thank you!
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
Well, at least they cleared the street before it stopped.
nwow2866 9 months ago
@nwow2866 Yeah I was glad about that too.
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
well I thought that was a good informative video on daily bumps that can happen during a days work, also with radio support that explains what is going on,thanks for posting!
abl78 9 months ago
@abl78 Thanks for your comment :)
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
Awesome video....loved it
JackMahhogoff 9 months ago
@JackMahhogoff Thanks! :)
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
sounded like the horn was fine to me
Heroduothecomedian 10 months ago 2
@Heroduothecomedian airhose
kriegdouch 10 months ago
Thank's for sharing this vid!. At least the DPU cleared the crossing.
MrSd40jk 10 months ago
@MrSd40jk Thanks! :D
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
Thats cool you actually got pics of the train crew talking and walking,hope they got it fixed ok!
simonspics1 10 months ago 2
@simonspics1 Yeah, the did, they got rolling fairly quickly, and were going to go down to Seattle for repairs.
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
A TOUGH JOB FOR TOUGH MEN!
ExploreDestination 10 months ago
@ExploreDestination Indeed. I have lots of respect for those who work on the RR!
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
Stupid idiots playing with DPU.
BARRIEMOREBARLOW 11 months ago
@BARRIEMOREBARLOW whats dpu?
BNSFTIM55 10 months ago
@BNSFTIM55 In rail transport distributed power refers to the placing of additional locomotives at intermediate points in the middle of the train, remotely controlled from the leading locomotive, to allow longer trains where operational considerations or economics require it. Distributed power thus describes the physical distribution throughout the length of a train of separate motive power groups. Such 'groups' may be single units or multiple consists.[1]
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
Typical BN. The big nothing.
BARRIEMOREBARLOW 11 months ago
@electricrailwaygod TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU. Love how you don't do that kinda stuff with ALL your great videos that you have posted. Keep up the awesome work . Wait a miiiiiiiiiiiiinute.
fdjcengine2 11 months ago
4 engines for 24 cars? Talk about fast service.
iceman977th 11 months ago
@railrdr523 no air = no brakes
ngkful 11 months ago
@ngkful Not true technically, thanks to Dynamics.
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
@railrdr523 The air is used to release springs the brakes, so when you lose air pressure, the springs autonatically activate the brakes. That way if a car comes loose, the brakes lock up.
SWIFT95330 11 months ago
@SWIFT95330 trains don't have spring brakes lol
ngkful 11 months ago
@ngkful OK Thank you. That's how the air works on trucks...They are locked by springs and the air is used to release them...How does it work on trains?
SWIFT95330 11 months ago
@SWIFT95330 air is used to apply the brakes. if the air hose to a car comes detached it will go into emergency and the brakes will automatically apply fully PROVIDING their is sufficient air in the tank on that car. if all the air has been exhausted by constant braking and releasing by the driver then it won't be able to brake and will just run away.
ngkful 11 months ago
@ngkful Yep, and it's also known as cycle braking (rapid sets/releases without enough time between sets for the brake pipe to recharge the reservoirs on the cars) to the railroad, but crews simply call it "pissing away your air."
fyadcorp 4 months ago
@ngkful Well you'd still have dynamic brakes on some locos.
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
@SWIFT95330 I don't think you meant to use the word "springs" here
Boss302fan 11 months ago
@electricrailwaygod YOUR A BITCH....thank you
eltonjohnfan100 11 months ago
This looks like a job for Superman!
heilbeezlebub 11 months ago
great vid good inside SOP with the radio on there channel , if they hate let em! real rail fans thank you!
icaveman7 11 months ago
@icaveman7 Thanks! :D
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
Worked for BN for 30 years. Retired in 2008.. Saw every kind of rail fan imaginable. The smart ones stayed away from any equipment, and off the property, unless accompanied by an employee. Otherwise, they were trespassing, and subject to arrest.
deetjay1 11 months ago
@deetjay1 That's why I use a lovely thing called "zoom". Thanks for the comment :)
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
big deal they lost their air, Happens all the time. I'd like to know why you guess who chase us around with your cameras have radio's on our channels. We have enough to deal with, with out a bunch of yahoo's running around with our radios standing beside the track trying to yap with us while we switch.
bleam6 11 months ago
@bleam6 Could it be that the Railroad doesn't own the channel? Maybe they are OUR channels too? If the RR owns the channel, then you should press charges if others are broadcasting on there. As for scanners...too bad for you.
SWIFT95330 11 months ago
@SWIFT95330 If you're referring to radio channels, that scanner is one way, listen only. Anyone interfering with RR operations on the radio is violating laws, including FCC (federal communications commission) rules
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
@bleam6 I don't talk to crews unless they address me first. I know ya'll have a job to do and try to keep my distance. Hence why I was using my telephoto to catch the crew walking the train. I was WAYYYY far away for a reason.
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
Nice catch Trevor. Glad you stayed with it.
jigbobby 1 year ago
@jigbobby Thanks!
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
@jigbobby Thanks! :D
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
Dad gummit blow out!
OsanBlackCat5RS 1 year ago
OMG WAS THE AIRHOSE OKAY???
mcfrogging 1 year ago
UNSTOPPABLE
JoeGlacken1996 1 year ago
@JoeGlacken1996 Not quite. In the video, it stopped on a dime XD
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
As for the troll whining about the copyright notice in your vids...just block him. Apparently, he's a thief who steals images and videos, then tries to pass them off as his own.
kb7rky 1 year ago
@kb7rky Oh brother!
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
Holy socks...can't believe how close you get to these magnificent machines! Bet there were a few "brown trousers" moments ;)
kb7rky 1 year ago
@kb7rky Lol. My tripod was shaking in its boots. I was quite a good distance further back.
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
while i agree to alot of comment the two i agree with most are good video and how or where did you get that walke talke you dont have to tell me but i am curious
legofan1239 1 year ago
@legofan1239 Scanners are available commercially and completely legal. Radio Shack carries them, as well as many websites. I personally have A GRE PSR 300 that I like, as well as a Motorolla CP 185 radio that I use to monitor RR. I programmed it to be listen only, of course.
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
what type or kind of walkie talkie is that that you got or do you have some one in the family that works for bnsf write back when you can signed treefaller
244537676 1 year ago
@244537676 Scanners are available commercially and completely legal. Radio Shack carries them, as well as many websites. I personally have A GRE PSR 300 that I like, as well as a Motorolla CP 185 radio that I use to monitor RR. I programmed it to be listen only, of course.
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
It's be fun to wake a sleeping passenger as you're driving across the tracks in front of the train while you're screaming.
tryithere 1 year ago
i love trains :D
kandefer55 1 year ago
@kandefer55 So do I!
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
nice vid, that thing stopped pretty quick for the speed he was going! damn!
p174208 1 year ago
@p174208 Thanks :)
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
Man leave him alone. it makes him feel cool to put something like that up.
tommy13t 1 year ago
This has been flagged as spam show
I can't believe I wasted six minutes of my time watching this silly video
jsm555 1 year ago
@jsm555 A waste of time is in the eye of the beholder. Thanks for your comment.
longlivethewtc 1 year ago 48
@longlivethewtc LOVE THAT COMMENT!
EODCBandit 1 year ago
@EODCBandit Why thank you ^^
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
@longlivethewtc During your filming of this....who, in the background (or...was it you?) was saying (out of ignorance) " he was totally out of control " ?!?!!? WHERE...did that person who said that, ever get
THAT "idea" from, anyway ?? People should really learn to keep their mouths shut...when they know NOT, of which they speak.
TurbinePower69 7 months ago
@TurbinePower69 In retrospect, you're right. And I do now, if you look at more recent videos from my channel. Thanks for your comment, nonetheless.
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
@TurbinePower69 I had lots less knowledge of mechanics than I do now, and I thank the YouTube community for educating me on it, so now I know.
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
@jsm555 did you hear the lady scream? He lost an air hose!
shauntampa 1 year ago
@jsm555 wow you sound like a whinny bitch.
fateunreal 10 months ago
@jsm555 your no the only one... -_-
GayBoyRunning 10 months ago
@jsm555 silly your ass
FCP501 9 months ago
@electricrailwaygod Please stop spamming my videos. I saw the first comments on my other video, and you made your point and I read and responded to them. Please don't put any more comments like those on my videos or will be barred from commenting further on my videos. Again, thank you for your comment. :)
longlivethewtc 1 year ago
Luckily that train cleared the grade crossing and didn't block traffic.
divisioneight 1 year ago
@divisioneight Indeed!
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
From the looks of the conductor, he needed the exercise.
SaltineCrackaAss 1 year ago
@SaltineCrackaAss That's not very nice lol!
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
So, why is this so unbelievable (as you said in the movie)? Can't get it.
MisterMoods 1 year ago
WANK!
dazzini82 1 year ago
@dazzini82 LOL!
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
It was interesting to notice the difference the zoom made in the shot before and after 0:42. Before the camera zooms out, the train seems to be moving fast but not very fast. After the zoom out, the train seems much faster. I realize its just a difference in the composition, zoom is compressing the distance I guess making it seem slower, but I never would have expected it. Interesting!
Nash1a 1 year ago
@Nash1a Yeah, it surprised me too. Thanks for your comment!
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
was that edmonds wa?
dewman138 1 year ago
@dewman138 Yes it is.
longlivethewtc 1 year ago
@dewman:138 Yes it is.
longlivethewtc 1 year ago
@dewman138 Yep! I was filming on the station platform near Main St.
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
He made alot of dust fly
trainmasta227 1 year ago
@trainmasta227 He sure did!
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
haha if you watch closely some of the cars speed up n slow down lol like they think the trains moving
G4rrysm0dftw 1 year ago
@G4rrysm0dftw I noticed that too. Thanks for your comment!
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
@UFOSPACE1999 Is there really a need to be so rude? Also, there are only certain spots that a railfan can stand without trespassing. I would rather see cars go by than have the railroad's police or local police tell me to leave due to trespassing. You think about that yourself before you try to call someone else a dummy so that you don't end up looking stupid in the end like you do now. Also, it takes a gay voice to know a gay voice. You got lots of learning to do.
nsrailfann4life91 1 year ago 2
@nsrailfann4life91 Thank you! :D
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
Lucky they pulled up just the other side of that level crossing, or more than a few motorists would have been ticked off.
JBofBrisbane 1 year ago
@JBofBrisbane No kidding! Haha
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
@UFOSPACE1999 Aren't you the troll who goes around on other train-related videos and makes stupid comments? I think so.
DevynYoshi 1 year ago 2
@DevynYoshi Trololololol!
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
good catch
roserugosa 1 year ago
@roserugosa Thank you! :D
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
The brakes went hard on.
ahahaha.
super58173 1 year ago
@super58173 BEST. JOKE. EVER!
longlivethewtc 2 months ago
@calloway322 That's not how train air brakes work. That's truck spring brakes. With train brakes, there is a line called the brake line, which is kept at about 90PSI. If air from this line is released, a triple valve admits air into the brake cylinders, which apply the brakes. Application depends on the rate of air loss. Technically, the system is not fail safe. What if there is not enough air in the auxiliary reservoirs to apply the brakes? I'm 11, and I've never even ridden on a train.
techguy123ify 1 year ago