Maybe you could use this video as evidence to get the cop in trouble, if not their immediate supervisor, then internal affairs or state police could look at it.
Nice train shots with the camera placements in all. I especially like the "S" curve shot. However the belt comment was kinda lame. That guy may not like belts.
We often see police misusing their authority in bypassing signalisation for personal purposes. That's not a responsible act, and your video greatly demonstrate it. Fortunately, most of police agents doesn't act like that.
The fact is that you must have level crossings in great respect, for obvious reasons, police or not. On top of that, agents are supposed to be more competent in road rules than anybody, especially when they're not in a real emergency.
Here in Minnesota the law states wether its a protected crossing or not.. You are suppose to stop when a train is present.. It use to be if: just red lights flashing, you could proceed with caution, crossing arms had to be stopped period.. With so many idiots getting killed, now you have to stop if there's no crossing arm with lights flashing.. I still see even cops going through.. But then, they think because they have the badge? They can do what they want!
Don't mean to be the one to say this but both of them made it across with plenty of time to spare although I found the fuzz running behind the other sheep like a shepard herding them to be pretty funny to be honest.
See this proves that even the police get caught! Only problem is we can't issue them a ticket. I bet the crew was laughing a little at the herding mentality of the police officer :D
Maybe that's something you need to run across to the city council that people do get killed at unprotected crossings more then protected ones.
When there is no arm it gives the driver a free shot to do something stupid. Sometimes they get lucky and sometimes they lose.
Point is.. The city can work with the railroad on changing things and putting arms on the crossings or the railroad could do it themselves. Either way.. It sounds like a city council issue..
At $300,000 a crossing, (on average) I doubt that any city or rail line is hoping at the opportunity to install protection. Especially in this economy.
Man, that first train was long. Love the UP action with NS. lol-the belt. Some people are idiots. Nice engineer in 9504. 5*, a favorite, and a channel post.
Good video, I see the same stuff all the time. We had two Metro buses involved with a MARC train at a crossing recently because neither driver would give way so the other could clear the tracks! No one was killed but.... Idiots!
Maybe you could use this video as evidence to get the cop in trouble, if not their immediate supervisor, then internal affairs or state police could look at it.
benschlechter 5 months ago
Ahh, two more leased locomotives from UP to NS.
benschlechter 5 months ago
cops dont get in trouble unless fbi comes in or state has to discipline them
TWFsbeast 6 months ago
Nice train shots with the camera placements in all. I especially like the "S" curve shot. However the belt comment was kinda lame. That guy may not like belts.
BLKdurangoTRAINhorns 10 months ago
Hey, that train engineer passing by the police car, he blew his whistle at you. Do you know any of the crews anymore.
TheRocketbob22 1 year ago
We often see police misusing their authority in bypassing signalisation for personal purposes. That's not a responsible act, and your video greatly demonstrate it. Fortunately, most of police agents doesn't act like that.
The fact is that you must have level crossings in great respect, for obvious reasons, police or not. On top of that, agents are supposed to be more competent in road rules than anybody, especially when they're not in a real emergency.
They deserve a big kick in the ass..
DaringDramis 1 year ago
About the guy holding his pants... That was really funny! However, You're a little bit hard with him; perhaps he was looking for a job!
DaringDramis 1 year ago
A great railfanning video! Very pleasant to watch,!
DaringDramis 1 year ago
Here in Minnesota the law states wether its a protected crossing or not.. You are suppose to stop when a train is present.. It use to be if: just red lights flashing, you could proceed with caution, crossing arms had to be stopped period.. With so many idiots getting killed, now you have to stop if there's no crossing arm with lights flashing.. I still see even cops going through.. But then, they think because they have the badge? They can do what they want!
bnsffreighttrain 2 years ago
great video 6/5 !!!
mgrokrutny 2 years ago
Interesting military cargo on the second train. Caterpillar-tracked medical vehicles?
warszawianka 2 years ago
Hahaha this video is fun to watch. 5 stars and favorited.
Siren1000T1 2 years ago
Sweet tanks! That policeman was funny. LOL!
Weiberts 2 years ago
The conductor of the 2nd train flip the car off?
nssd70m2 2 years ago
Don't mean to be the one to say this but both of them made it across with plenty of time to spare although I found the fuzz running behind the other sheep like a shepard herding them to be pretty funny to be honest.
See this proves that even the police get caught! Only problem is we can't issue them a ticket. I bet the crew was laughing a little at the herding mentality of the police officer :D
HyperActive7 2 years ago
But, HyperActive7, if this were a completely guarded crossing, the arms would have been down long before the first car crossed.
stagmie 2 years ago
Maybe that's something you need to run across to the city council that people do get killed at unprotected crossings more then protected ones.
When there is no arm it gives the driver a free shot to do something stupid. Sometimes they get lucky and sometimes they lose.
Point is.. The city can work with the railroad on changing things and putting arms on the crossings or the railroad could do it themselves. Either way.. It sounds like a city council issue..
HyperActive7 2 years ago
At $300,000 a crossing, (on average) I doubt that any city or rail line is hoping at the opportunity to install protection. Especially in this economy.
stagmie 2 years ago
The state pays for the crossing gates to be installed and the railroad maintains them.
JOSEPHCARMAN1982 2 years ago
Go get em man.
Great light btw on this one. It really looks good.
hoolg 2 years ago
Buy him a belt? I'd be switching to the other side of the road to avoid him. The thug.
ShrikeArghast 2 years ago
Man, that first train was long. Love the UP action with NS. lol-the belt. Some people are idiots. Nice engineer in 9504. 5*, a favorite, and a channel post.
87STEELE 2 years ago
Great job Dale.
dhankins02 2 years ago
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cool vid man
nsmline335 2 years ago
why don't they put protective gates for that area
akatrain 2 years ago
nice dodge charger police car
mgobermcedu 2 years ago
Did you get the police cars license plate #?
csxketh1 2 years ago
Great video. Must have smelled the coffee and donuts.
iusetano 2 years ago
Good video, I see the same stuff all the time. We had two Metro buses involved with a MARC train at a crossing recently because neither driver would give way so the other could clear the tracks! No one was killed but.... Idiots!
bubba2781 2 years ago