I like the message that this video is trying to send to drivers out there but that scene a 0:40 was actually legal. If you notice the gate on the other side of the crossing was up. These kinds of crossings are usually found near train yards, train stations, and a few other locations. The railroad does this so that in areas where the train gets close enough to activate the crossing but doesn't go through it, cars in the lane farthest from the stopped train can pass creating less waiting traffic.
Most people are just impatient however there are those situations where the train is not moving and does not plan to move for several minutes but leave the gates down anyways. I enjoy watching the train pass by but when they are stopped hundreds of feet down the track while the couple and uncouple it would be considerate if they rose the gates while they were stopped, if it is only for a minute or two.
@suedoplet yeah, and while were at it we can make a money launcher and shoot it at all of our other problems. Think about the financial aspect of a "solution" before you open your sewer about it.
Rockersparadise - take a look at :36 to :46. The crossing arm on the far side is UP and not moving down. That would give the indication that no train is coming. Can you see how that could be confusing to those two cars?
@edcassells the lights were flashing and the bells were ringing. That is why there are gates, lights and bells. If the gate wont go down, they still have the bells and lights, and if the lights arent working, there is a bell. As long there is a gate down or lights flashing or bells ringing, dont cross.
Except that it is against the law. Just because you feel as though you can safely drive above 60 mph on the freeway does not make it legal. Your opinion does not constitute the law...If it did we would be in real trouble. We already have one idiot running the country. We don't need another.
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when the train is still 200 yards away i think its perfectly fine to drive around the gates very safely. I see no point in sitting there waiting for 3 min just for the train to finally get to the road crossing, then waiting another 15-20 min for the train to pass... its actually really stupid to sit there just to have to sit there some more.. CROSS the damn trachs when the train is still far enough away that is not even going to be there for about 2 more minutes.. nothing wrong with it.
Riiiight/. Remember, when the lights flash and the gates lower, going through them after that point is the same as running a red light (which 9/10 sane humanoids agree is very stupid). Besides that, it's illegal. Anyway, any train crew including myself has no true desire to run into your side and hurt you or your family should you not make it all the way through the crossing. Just sit there...we'll be gone shortly.
I like the message that this video is trying to send to drivers out there but that scene a 0:40 was actually legal. If you notice the gate on the other side of the crossing was up. These kinds of crossings are usually found near train yards, train stations, and a few other locations. The railroad does this so that in areas where the train gets close enough to activate the crossing but doesn't go through it, cars in the lane farthest from the stopped train can pass creating less waiting traffic.
trainman122 9 months ago
Most people are just impatient however there are those situations where the train is not moving and does not plan to move for several minutes but leave the gates down anyways. I enjoy watching the train pass by but when they are stopped hundreds of feet down the track while the couple and uncouple it would be considerate if they rose the gates while they were stopped, if it is only for a minute or two.
potastew 1 year ago
Better idea, make massive wall gates. Then cars won't be able to cross.
PkKingX11 1 year ago
@PkKingX11 or just make all train crossings bridges for the cars to under instead -._.-
suedoplet 10 months ago
@suedoplet yeah, and while were at it we can make a money launcher and shoot it at all of our other problems. Think about the financial aspect of a "solution" before you open your sewer about it.
FollowMyDamnedLaws 9 months ago
I like waiting at the crossing and watching the train...I dont know its just kinda cool in a kidish kind of way
fido0311 2 years ago
Rockersparadise - take a look at :36 to :46. The crossing arm on the far side is UP and not moving down. That would give the indication that no train is coming. Can you see how that could be confusing to those two cars?
edcassells 3 years ago
the lights were still flashing...
Pup1234567 3 years ago
@edcassells the lights were flashing and the bells were ringing. That is why there are gates, lights and bells. If the gate wont go down, they still have the bells and lights, and if the lights arent working, there is a bell. As long there is a gate down or lights flashing or bells ringing, dont cross.
cooldit1 1 year ago
even a train going slow still needs space to stop. and when it's going like 50 to 60 mph it needs a mile plus to come to a full stop.
airplanebuilderman 3 years ago 2
Except that it is against the law. Just because you feel as though you can safely drive above 60 mph on the freeway does not make it legal. Your opinion does not constitute the law...If it did we would be in real trouble. We already have one idiot running the country. We don't need another.
rockersparadise 3 years ago
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when the train is still 200 yards away i think its perfectly fine to drive around the gates very safely. I see no point in sitting there waiting for 3 min just for the train to finally get to the road crossing, then waiting another 15-20 min for the train to pass... its actually really stupid to sit there just to have to sit there some more.. CROSS the damn trachs when the train is still far enough away that is not even going to be there for about 2 more minutes.. nothing wrong with it.
KenMikeTom 3 years ago
I hope to see you wrapped around my drawbar sometime soon.
jasfromoz 3 years ago
Riiiight/. Remember, when the lights flash and the gates lower, going through them after that point is the same as running a red light (which 9/10 sane humanoids agree is very stupid). Besides that, it's illegal. Anyway, any train crew including myself has no true desire to run into your side and hurt you or your family should you not make it all the way through the crossing. Just sit there...we'll be gone shortly.
GP30RDMT 3 years ago
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otet244 3 years ago