Two NS Trains Back-to-back in Shiloh, Illinois

[pennsouprod]

just subbed nice video!

[firecaptain5405]

This intersection is in Shiloh, Illinois. The crossing has been totally redone with gates. Hopefully will shoot an updated video of it soon. Thanks for commenting.

[breadboyplaysguitar]

where is this

[elirosen1391]

Has NS done anything about that crossing since this video?

[unionpacifictrain]

this is a cool vid, thats rare for one track!

[UnionPacificNick]

Thats awesome that metrolink runs in Shiloh.

[unionpacifictrain]

wat bell was at this crossing

[elirosen1391]

@unionpacifictrain Safetran Mechanical.

[TallNBlack]

I live not to far from where this was take; in fact, i just uploaded some videos of NS trains that I caught around that same spot.

[8534951]

thats a old bell

[Heyde1979]

this crossing needs to be updated having no gates can be dangerous

[elirosen1391]

@Heyde1979 They'll only add gates if the road is busy enough. I say they only need a new bell for this one and it'll be good to go.

[BNSF2184]

That bell sounds like shit, but still better than the new bell.

[lespaulguy32]

GREAT VID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[norfolkdash9]

FOAM!

[CQDX018]

Good job, Dave-a-nator! Good to see you viding again, sir!

[Ohiorailfan]

Nice!!

[kfangz]

You know there putting gates at this crossing on Shiloh Station Road, where you caught the first train at.

[DH082008]

Why was UP leading the NS?

[firecaptain5405]

This might have been a power delivery to the Union Pacific. This is not at all uncommon.

[Maxqstl]

@firecaptain5405 so true i live next to the st louis to Kansas city line about twice a day NS runs two trains a day thru here i live so close to the tracks i could throw a rock (just kidding dont throw things at trains please lol )

[tartopfan]

@DH082008 Norfolk Southern borrowed it due to power shortage, I've seen it a million times.

[Heyde1979]

I agree that NS train was awsome classic freight train horn keep them comming I enjoyed watching every minute of this video

[firecaptain5405]

Thanks for the kind comment.

[Heyde1979]

you are so welcome

[firecaptain5405]

After

[unionpacifictrain]

what?

[unionpacifictrain]

is the 1 crossing before the 2 one or after ?

[firecaptain5405]

In the direction of travel of the trains, after. That crossing is about 40 car lengths East of the gated crossing. Hope this helps.

[unionpacifictrain]

that is awsome, you dont need a tripod you do it just fine without one.

[firecaptain5405]

Thanks, I try.

[unionpacifictrain]

that bell needs to be replaced with a diffrent mechanical bell

[905634]

that bell needs to be replaced

[trainlover479]

those pasenger trains arent metrolink, there something ELSE

[trainlover479]

thats light rail

[firecaptain5405]

???

[firecaptain5405]

Yes it is light rail, however the Taxpayer funded system run by Bi-State Development Agency of St. Louis has named the system MetroLink. These trains are certainly different than the Metro's of other cities, I will give that, but tha official name of this system is MetroLink.

[jschmid]

huh, that is awsome, you dont need a tripod you do it just fine without one!

[firecaptain5405]

Thanks for the compliment.

[kfangz]

i found the radio frequency around the area its 160.950

[whammy3323]

That bell has definately seen better days...

[firecaptain5405]

Yes, it sure has. Thanks for commenting.

[kfangz]

when the light is yellow, how long does it take the train to come.

[firecaptain5405]

The timing varies based on the speed of the train. The signal warns that the next signal will be red and the engineer must take actions now.

[Ohiorailfan]

cool!

[firecaptain5405]

Thanks

[Railfan19960]

that first crossing sound old

[firecaptain5405]

Yes, I guess it probably is. That was the 1st time I had heard that bell even though I live in the area. I am sure a little maintenance could help improve the crossing. Thanks for commenting.

[andybowe]

who owns the track and what Method of operation is used, TWC, CTC DTC, and what radio frequency and channel are used on this line thats in the video?

[firecaptain5405]

Norfolk Southern owns the track. Channels, frequency and method of operation are unknown. Thanks for commenting.

[theup3985]

Oh, I see now you DID get the other crossing down on Shiloh Station West. Very nice!

Also, I noticed a new signal control box at the Shiloh Station Rd. crossing (where you got the first train) - expect that crossing to have gates the next time you go out there to visit. The crossings on this line have seen a complete turnaround from when I lived there in the early-90's. It used to be that all of the crossings east of Belleville were gateless. Now they pretty much all have gates.

[BNSF2184]

Wheres this track run to? and good video.

[firecaptain5405]

This line originates in East St. Louis off of the TRRA Illinois Transfer through Belleville, Shiloh, and into Centralia. Thanks for commenting.

[CQDX018]

Glad to see you back, Dave'o! Had to get a tishue to whip the tears until your back. AWESOME VIDEO! NS NS NS! GOOO DAVEY! Say hi to Ronical for me :)

[firecaptain5405]

Thanks Kevo. If I see Ron, I'll ell him Hi for you. Have a good one. Later.

[SF3751]

Nice shot, glad to see your getting your vids back up.

[firecaptain5405]

Thanks. I'm glad to be back posting videos again. Thanks for the comment.

[gregtrain1]

I couldn't agree more with TrainmanKnight!

[firecaptain5405]

Oh, I don't disagree with him. He's absolutely right. I hadn't heard that bell before, so it was a surprise to me too.

[firecaptain5405]

Oh, I don't disagree with him. He's absolutely right. I hadn't heard that bell before, so it was a surprise to me too.

[gregtrain1]

I couldn't agree more with TrainmanKnight!

[TrainmanKight]

well fyi both bells were safetran

the one was a safetran mechanical(gong style)-bell they usally ring pritty fast and always cool for a good clip of one check out my video "TAYLOR AVE 1 in kirkwood mo"and "TAYLOR AVE 2" for the other side of the crossing

the second bell was an electronic bell it was a type two or three probley type three safetran e-bell

oh btw if me and firecaptain disagreed with each other u would know lol (aint that right Dave'o)

[firecaptain5405]

I had to laugh when I heard that M-bell, it reminds me of the bell at the Museum of Trandspotation (the old setup) or the Zoo. The scenery is great for taking videos, just the bells suck. Thanks for commenting.

[TrainmanKight]

oh man that bell sounds horrible and then u got a crappy e-bell

but it is a great video