2021 Train Hop 2 Episode 5 Nampa to Green River II Inspection!

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6 ай бұрын

Well, I'm not a fan of unit rides, and have avoided them almost entirely from this point forward. One of the reasons is getting caught during an inspection!
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@swainscheps 6 ай бұрын

I always wondered why Stobe (and others) didn’t admonish future riders: if you decide to ride a unit, above all, be respectful. Don’t leave trash, don’t piss on the floor. Dont play with the controls…dont ruin it for future riders. It would take 1 second for RR inspectors to open the lav door…why don’t they?

@bdlii 6 ай бұрын

They must really be in a hurry or not expecting anyone. Seems like open door sign card close door.

@Jumpingoffthecliff 6 ай бұрын

They often do. I always keep everything clean and I don't lock the door, a dead give away;)

@johnjamerson1759 6 ай бұрын

Nice vid George. Nice ride on that DPU. Catch you on the next one.

@eddie75935 6 ай бұрын

this is one of my favorite videos that you have made. i have always wanted to ride the engine but never have, this gave me a good idea what it would be like. i liked the 'hide and seek' moments and the view outside. thanks for posting.

@spiderkidLarry 6 ай бұрын

Man George!! I was hanging on with you on that one. Boy very nerve racking, glad you made it.

@Jumpingoffthecliff 6 ай бұрын

Sometimes the train gods smile on an old man;)

@patfromamboy 6 ай бұрын

@@JumpingoffthecliffI’ve found that people treat me like their grandpa now that I’m 61. They aren’t as suspicious as when I was 20. I’m almost invisible like when I go through airport security. They don’t even check me anymore. It’s great.

@Cpt.morgan02 3 ай бұрын

@@patfromamboy do you still ride?

@goldstandardaviation1667 6 ай бұрын

Enjoyed it. Thank you!

@slserenader 6 ай бұрын

I havent train hopped out West yet, but I really hope I can someday, it's pretty scenic out there, this video was great!

@patfromamboy 6 ай бұрын

Come visit me in Yacolt Washington which is just north of Portland, it’s beautiful out here which the Gifford Pinchot national forest which is 1.3 million acres near Mt. St. Helens.

@slserenader 6 ай бұрын

maybe someday i will, i would love to travel out there if I ever have the chance. @@patfromamboy

@fixedgearfever69 6 ай бұрын

I think Stobe hid in the bathroom during an engine inspection.

@brandonoswald2392 6 ай бұрын

Yes he did.

@Eddy1969 6 ай бұрын

Most times if there is no other way to get out of the unit and find a safe place to hide while the unit is being inspected.

@jasonlieu5379 6 ай бұрын

Yes stobe hid in a BNSF unit during inspection

@patfromamboy 6 ай бұрын

@@jasonlieu5379I saw that video yesterday. Lots of suspense.

@paconrail1238 6 ай бұрын

Love reruns!!

@andygulick6085 6 ай бұрын

I have family in Lava Hot springs. Been in those hot spring pools. As a kid we hiked up to the "L" on the mountain. It's really big.

@renots365 3 ай бұрын

I wish I knew someone who rode I mean I've been out on a short line but nothing serious. I found you and anywhere man though shoestring but never looked into it. Great videos.

@FrigginKlar 6 ай бұрын

The inspector could confirm if someone were hiding in the washroom by yelling, “Alright, come out of there.” Most people would probably not call his bluff. LOL.

@Jumpingoffthecliff 6 ай бұрын

I'd fall for that!

@northern_idaho_railfan Ай бұрын

One year 3 of us and a dog were hiding in the bathroom in Elko. Inspector came through the back door, checked off and started going down the steps and opened the door from the nose. Then you hear him close it take a step back on first step in cab then boom he kicks the bathroom door open. Was surprised all of us squeezed in there. He eneded up being cool, told us to stay seated low on the floor, to not touch anything and to have a nice ride. As he was leaving my buddy said he him "I gotta ask ya before you leave how the hell did you know we were in there?" The man turned around and all he said while leaving "I suggest you take a shower next stop you get off" 😂😂 funny stuff!!

@FrigginKlar Ай бұрын

@@northern_idaho_railfan LOL. Awesome

@chandlerh2 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely love your hopping videos . Which video was it where it was dark and there were lots of thunderstorms that is one of my favorites . It had to be a wild ride for sure .

@Jumpingoffthecliff 5 ай бұрын

I was riding east out of Cheyenne in that video. It might be one I took down, but I'm reuploading any missing videos over the next few weeks.

@bengone3349 6 ай бұрын

That ride had some serious suspense, especially when the door opened. Thanks for the cab ride George. How far did you have to walk after leaving the train?

@Jumpingoffthecliff 6 ай бұрын

Not very far. It was starting to rain so I called a cab;)

@brutemegahunk3895 6 ай бұрын

Hiding in the shitter...homage to Stobe !!!

@mikewallace9448 6 ай бұрын

The bull watches these videos too. Might keep the bathroom a secret.

@Jumpingoffthecliff 6 ай бұрын

There's literally nothing new under the sun;)

@-unitrider-7389 6 ай бұрын

Did you enjoy the dpu ride? So much different then riding a well car but you gotta be on your toes in there. I've been caught in them 2-3 different times. Don't blame you for riding one it's gotta be miserable cold outside the train. Would of done the same If I was you.

@Jumpingoffthecliff 6 ай бұрын

I did enjoy the ride but I'm nervous riding a unit. But, that air conditioning or heat is mighty nice;)

@ralphwatten2426 4 ай бұрын

Talk about not many rides, I saw a unit grain train in Superior with no floors in any of the cars. Not one. There's George high and dry-

@canadiandeplorable6413 6 ай бұрын

Do they not have security cameras in the DPU?

@Jumpingoffthecliff 6 ай бұрын

They have forward looking cameras in all the locomotives.

@bdlii 6 ай бұрын

You’re good for another day now! Change your underwear and enjoy the next 24 hours 😂

@adrian33161 4 ай бұрын

Would the crew notice somehow if you blew the horn? I'd be very tempted.

@Jumpingoffthecliff 4 ай бұрын

They might, but people nearby would hear it;)

@dhenschel4 6 ай бұрын

"I know there is going to be an inspection at a crew change" - I would think they would do an inspection at a refueling. Do they not need to refuel every day also?

@Jumpingoffthecliff 6 ай бұрын

No, they tend to refuel less often. They will sometimes refuel where it is least expensive, which I think is why the UP often refuels in Rawling, WY.

@Jumpingoffthecliff 6 ай бұрын

They only inspect once a day, so you look on a card in the cab that saws when the engine was last inspected. If it has already been inspected you're good until the next day.