Train stopped for an ambulance Lansdale PA

SEPTA train 570 was approaching Lansdale Station when the watchbox operator (the crossing is still manned 24/7 but watchbox will be eliminated Aug 2007) told the train to stop to allow an ambulance through the crossing August 24 2001

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Travel & Events

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• SEPTA
• train
• ambulance
• crossing
• watchbox
• manned

[SR722]

Guess this is proof that no matter what, railroading needs the human element; computers can't replace everything.

[Sneak693]

love how the ambulance says thank you with the air horn.

[Pompadour123]

@Sneak693 and then the train said your welcome :)

[chiconian49]

I bet the ambulance driver was very surprised. This also proves the trains operator was keeping an eye out and did not have tunnel vision. Bravo!

[Bqrufz1]

maybe eventually they will. right now they are testing ptc and a computerized system that incorporates the standard wabco braking system in colorado. i hear that it will stop a freight train at 45 mph in 1100 feet. it has something to do with all the freight cars and the locomotive braking simultaneously instead of 1 car at a time and it only cost 20K$ per car. but the catch is all the "links in the chain" have to be equipped with the computer for it to work i still would like to see it.

[icommentalot420]

@wowimsupercheeseboy6 me too, and yes i agree, lots of weird people also lol

[tryithere]

It would have been faster to just let the train go through.

[wowimsupercheeseboy6]

I live here, that station is disgusting.

[joek0617]

@addan495 it's almost impossible to stop a freight train on short notice.... too much momentum

[XxrotorayxX]

@RyGuy5320 i know what you're sayin', I've done it before.

[RyGuy5320]

@XxrotorayxX If you think people don't respect EVs in PA, try running with blue lights and no siren. people practically ignore you (also in PA)!

[thenekom]

I'd like to see a freight train pulling 120 loaded coal hoppers pull that one off.