Class 37 At Glyndyfrdwy Level Crossing/Station
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In the UK, railways are completely fenced in, by law. Normal gates are now the new standard, but this used to be how it was nearly everywhere, and there still are locations on non-museum railways that work this way. The theory is that no one should ever be able to stray onto the line. Here in America, the onus is on the public not to be stupid (which is cheaper for the railway companies, and to me, makes more sense, even though in application it often doesn't work that way...)
4 years ago 3
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Blimey, what a laborious operation. Nice clip - a great vantage point.
3 years ago 2
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@aeolus925 : But on the Isle of Wight level crossings aren't garded with gates, are they ??
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Your videos are well done; very steady, well framed, encompassing many things of interest.
I'd like to see an electric (automatic) semaphore change and see switches, both manal and motorized, change.
Also level crossing signals operate from beginning to end.
Thank you.
RWG Denver, Colorado USA
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Yes, but protected from what?
There would be not train or equipment coming.
My way, at least southbound traffic is flowing while I am fully closing northbound. Then I need only dodge moving southbound vehicles to get over to close their gates.
Same with opening.
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The priority is safety. If you opened the gates on one side first, traffic on that side of the road would not be protected from the railway. Admittedly, the protection offered by the gate isn't much more than symbolic but it does have a reflective disc on it for visibility.
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Thanks, beeble.
On a Dieselocomotive, I advanced the throttle just to the first position.
When a little movement was developed, advanced to the next position. Not on and off and on and off, etc.
About the gates, I am just being super efficient.
While completely closing one side, vehicles on the other direction could continue until he closed that side.
Likewise when opening, I'd open one side completely and allow that traffic to proceed while opening the other side.
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Through or freight trains aren't an issue here because this is a heritage railway. In the old days, when all crossings worked like this, I believe he would have been notified by the signalman, probably by a system of bell codes. Once the gates were closed, the signalman would be able to clear the signals to allow the train to pass.
And I think the engine tone is because the driver is revving the engine and then backing off to avoid wheelslip.
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No! Both the horn and the gates are operated correctly. At the start of the video, the railway is completely blocked and the road completely open. By closing the first two gates diagonally, he blocks off the road and keeps the railway blocked (assuming nothing travels on the wrong side; remember we drive on the left). Having blocked the road, it is now safe to unblock the railway. He opens the gates in the reverse sequence, not allowing any road traffic to proceed until the railway is blocked.
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The horns should sound simultaneously.
Two sounding together create a resultant tone - a third note! (Unless octave.)
Yes, multi-chime (multi-pitch) horns and whistles are less likely to match music playing on one's car stereo.
Also, some people are deaf at specific frequencies.
Multi-pitches will more likely be detected.
Guy should open gates one side (direction) at a time.
NOT DIAGONALLY!
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Interesting, well-done steady video, showing signals, gates and horn and smoke.
Why is the throttle advanced so strangely?
robertgift 2 years ago
It was done for show and for the camera (prearranged) thanks for your interest in my clips its appreciated
scruffwood 2 years ago
Is this a tourist operation? Either way it's a great vid! Thanx!
owlking149 2 years ago
yes its a preserved line
scruffwood 2 years ago
Do the mainline railways use that kind of level crossing? Sorry, I've never been to the UK. Thanx fur sharin'!
owlking149 3 years ago
Thanks for your interest.There are still a few gated crossings on our mainlines but most are full barrier or half barrier crossings
scruffwood 2 years ago