BIG Derailment Near Front Royal Virginia - I-66 Norfolk Southern Freight Train 12R Linden VA

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Big Derailment Near Front Royal Virginia - I-66 Norfolk Southern Freight Train Norfolk Southern 12R Train Wreck
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@bigcasey4143 3 жыл бұрын

Proper job then??? Looks very much like the road has spread under the wheels of the front locomotive, probably due to rotten sleepers/ties, causing the spikes or other types of fixings securing the base plates to the rail foot to lose their holding power, turning the rail over rather than it being a technical fault with the points/switches, as these are always interlocked with the signals , which cannot clear to a proceed aspect unless the points/switches have been detected to be in the correct position and the facing point lock applied. Hydraulically operated rail clamp locks are also interlocked to the signals... I was a train driver in UK for over 40 years, now retired, and witnessed the aftermath of quite a few derailments, accidents and incidents to both passenger and freight trains in my time... May I reiterate what the previous post has said... stay well clear of the railway and take any photographs from a safe vantage point... you never know what may be hanging loose on a moving train... that applies to level/grade crossings/station platforms too when watching trains pass...

@bigcasey4143 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you... If you're interested in current and historic rail accident investigations, you can find all of the US reports on the railroad section of the NTSB website, the Canadian ones on the Transport safety Board of Canada website, Australian ones on the ATSB website, NZ ones on TAIC website, British (and some Irish ones) on "the Railways Archive website, or RAIB website UK, RAIU website (Ireland)... I used to be a Trade Union Health and Safety Rep (ASLEF) before retiring, hence my interest in rail accidents... you can always learn from the mistakes of others...

@robertgift 3 жыл бұрын

@@bdog734 I reported the idiot.

@smokeandsteamxsw9831 2 жыл бұрын

I am retired railroad supervision Tranmaster Yardmaster Wreckmaster Safetyman and track checker. Have worked industrial switching yards Steel mills. Never worked on mainlines HOwever worked with all the Rail carriers Canadian national . Norfolksouthern. Conrail penn central. List goes on. Rerailed molten iron torpedo bottles. Slag pots. Steel ingot cars all miserable conditions on my belly with wood blocking guage rods grease and some luck and replacers. 49 years and 65 age. Time to go home. Its a young mans game. Railroads gets in your blood. Your mind and eventually your soul. So what do i do now? Sit in my chair and watch railroad sites on internet. Out of the SMOKE AND STEAM i became who i am. I still have my gloves. If you worked on railroads you know what they are for. I see them and memories come back. I will never forget my life as a railroader. Thanks to you. I may see you on down the line. May all your switches be !ined for you and a clear tracks ahead. OK BACK!!!!!

@whigwood 3 жыл бұрын

Huge respect to the salvage and recovery guys. Takes good assessment and coordination of personnel, and you never know when 20 tons of metal could move.

@fstop6139 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a former NS conductor. My biggest fear when riding up and down the rails was ending up on the ground. Nice job in covering the derailment.....very professional.

@RailfanRowan 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks fstop!! You are appreciated!

@scottdowney4865 4 жыл бұрын

My Dad was with Southern. Rode the Crescent to Atlanta quite a bit. I was 13 in Oct '77 when the Crescent derailed in Spencer Yard, NC. That was the first time riding by myself from Alexandria to Atlanta.

@jameswise3971 4 жыл бұрын

@@scottdowney4865 wow! I can't imagine that moment on a famous line.

@johnt7502 4 жыл бұрын

Scott Downey Southern legacy here too. Father and grandfather. Dad was on the Crescent when it derailed in Culpeper. Big wreck. If I remember right, the conductor came to get him since he was the ranking official on the train.

@josephcox1811 4 жыл бұрын

@@RailfanRowan Just subscribed your channel, first time seeing it, this is awesome videos, I worked for General American Transportation Corporation better known as G.A.T.X at the Deer Park, Texas Facility as a Rip Track Supervisor, once in awhile as cars were switched into the facility, cars would derail and some actually went on there sides, big mess if one takes a few with it, appreciate your videos. Closest I come to derailments now are on a H.O. scale layout LMBO.

@deadfreightwest5956 4 жыл бұрын

You brought up a very good point early on, about being aware and alert for anything. That empty centerbeam had a number of cables come loose. If just one breaks or otherwise comes loose on a moving train, you'd likely never see it before it took your head off. Shifted loads, dragging equipment... stay away and stay safe, folks.

@dexecuter18 4 жыл бұрын

Its like the Video where the kid was railfanning a Reading and Northern train on their first run on a reactivated line and the rear of the train jumped the tracks when he was standing less than 5 feet away.

@wreckofthehesperas8323 4 жыл бұрын

Aaackk!! Holy smokes, NEVER gave that loose cable thing a thought! Subbed.

@deadfreightwest5956 4 жыл бұрын

@@dexecuter18 - I recall a website run by a railroad engineer who basically wanted to "scare kids straight" by posting photos of actual deaths by climbing under railcars. In one, there was a youth whose torso was severed just above his pelvis. The characteristic "belt line" bruise where the wheel flange pinched the body in two was pointed out. Think about that the next time you use a pizza cutter wheel, lol.

@Wassupitsmike 4 жыл бұрын

Or , like that landslide video that knocked the intermodal train over . You can see a few signs of the dirt shifting early on but if one was not paying attention to the hill , and was close to the tracks , the intermodal cars could of smashed you and you would be dead in an instant. Railfanning may not seem that dangerous , but trains are sooo dangerous and things can snap or change in a second . A rail could flop over , an intermodal car could smash into you , or maybe a switch fails and a locomotive flips onto you . Always be careful

@deadfreightwest5956 4 жыл бұрын

@@Wassupitsmike - Yeah, that one was just north of me near Mukilteo, WA. They always have slides there. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i8uEY9Bezdaoj2g.html

@kennethfuller8347 3 ай бұрын

Great video, Rowan. Camera work, narration, and all the info you shared with us. Very professional. Thank you.

@paulliuzzo1320 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent coverage young man, I agree it's great that no one was hurt. I have mad respect for the guys that get in there and clean this stuff up. Great content, thanks.

@RailfanRowan 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton Paul!

@bobk5665 4 жыл бұрын

A very excellent video. This is a perfect example of what this type of video should be. Informative and NO loud, dramatic background music (Thank you very much!). I hit that subscribe button.

@StubProductions 6 күн бұрын

You do a very nice job! Appreciate your kindness

@jessiej3991 3 жыл бұрын

" Hey honey! What is it? Umm I think there is a freight train on our front lawn and parts of it are in the neighbors back yard

@UP6706_Central_Iowa_Railfan Жыл бұрын

Haha

@francoisross2480 4 жыл бұрын

The torch is long not because of heat but for safety and/ or ease of use...

@Alex-uy7pc 4 жыл бұрын

Yea, I'd want to be rrreeeeeealllllllll far away in case it's under alot of tension

@michailbest1122 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's long so you can reach stuff with out being totally in the line of fire. The rods he cut are part of the break rigging and are attached to the trucks via pins

@javierpowell4705 3 жыл бұрын

yeah as someone who's worked with torches- they don't need to be long at all, you only need it to be 3/4 foot long from the valves to the torch end.

@Alex-uy7pc 3 жыл бұрын

@@javierpowell4705 yea a shop torch, if you're cutting something big with somewhat unknown tensions/ loads you want to be real far away

@javierpowell4705 3 жыл бұрын

@@Alex-uy7pc yeah was just contributing the fact that it wasn't heat that necessitates the length

@mloftus8618 4 жыл бұрын

Great video man. Amazing derailment. Glad nobody was hurt.

@jeffreydeeds9225 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding work capturing these scenes for all the rest of us to see. That's some heavy duty, no nonsense work cleaning that mess up!

@bekleidungu.ausrustung7068 3 жыл бұрын

Real nice footage. Can't wait for an update!

@greglaplante7593 4 жыл бұрын

That must have made one hell of a noise when it derailed.

@brianharrigan8821 4 жыл бұрын

ITA A DEEP MOANING / CRUNCHING SOUND , THE TIMBERS AND BALAST CUSHION A LOT OF THE CONTACT .

@greglaplante7593 4 жыл бұрын

I know when that Norfolk Southern train derailment it was the biggest noise I ever heard.

@picax8398 2 жыл бұрын

@@brianharrigan8821 what?

@jamesalarkin1795 4 жыл бұрын

Rowan, thanks for the ACTION Sr citizen railfan

@EddieTheGrouch 4 жыл бұрын

This was worth watching. No 4 cranes per car, hook up, committee meeting, check wind, committee meeting, etc. No fake drama - Just folks getting work done. Thanks for getting us in there to see it.

@RailfanRowan 4 жыл бұрын

Wax on wax off

@RailfanRowan 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the view!

@madams6198 3 жыл бұрын

" a polite, humble request " That's why I knew I liked you. Your whole approach, is just that. Come film in my backyard anytime.

@reidselby2569 4 жыл бұрын

Great job...good information and THANK YOU for posting.

@RailfanRowan 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Reid

@HuntGamingProductions 4 жыл бұрын

I'm going off the rails on a crazy train

@fitz5549 4 жыл бұрын

Haha

@apeflawless 4 жыл бұрын

Great song

@tegdim71 3 жыл бұрын

this is truly a man of culture

@sebastianwright1999 4 жыл бұрын

You are a very good commentator and photographer. You really know how to explain what they are seeing and the work of the wreck men. Good job.

@kens.3729 4 жыл бұрын

Very Glad to see you have Posted a New Video. We Really Missed your Content. 👍

@paulausherman727 4 жыл бұрын

Incredible footage I like your technique keep up the good work That is some serious force to rip them rails and ties up like that did be safe take care

@RailfanRowan 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul!

@virginiaorganbuilder 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video- commentary and editing are first-rate! I expected to do some fast-forwarding, but I watched every minute. Subscribed!

@RailfanRowan 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much that's encouraging Chris!

@duncandohnutt8099 3 жыл бұрын

GREAT piece of filming, Thank you.

@johnriles462 3 жыл бұрын

GREAT video. In my 70's and love everything railroad. This my first video watching recovery action. I appreciate your sharing it. I will look for your work on a regular basis. In Pittsburgh, Pa. area, lots of trains ! I remember, at Christmas, after building the train platform, laying my head down on the platform and hearing the rumble of my train coming and going down the track, at track height. !!

@stephenhunter70 4 жыл бұрын

Empties at the front + possibly defective switch.

@RailfanRowan 4 жыл бұрын

Could be a combo

@yamahonkawazuki 4 жыл бұрын

@@RailfanRowan could be that and more. i thank you for posting media like this. i was always curious how they took care of incidences like this.

@highlandervalasik9274 3 жыл бұрын

@Kevin Greene Yeah, you been there and done that

@sharronunger7053 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing video. Been around rails a long time, this footage is rarely ever seen.

@RailfanRowan 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!

@Whocares......... 4 жыл бұрын

I had no idea this happened! We are on the west coast, not a word! Thanks for this! Well done 👍

@r.d.ontheroad-1094 3 жыл бұрын

When you said - that is where the pin goes, --- that part is called the truck, it has the wheels and bearings , springs, and yes that is all that holds them on to the car, tanker, or what have you. Scary in a way, but it works, and its simple to fix. when putting a carback on the tracks! Grew up 500 yrds from the tracks. Loved hearing and seeing them go by. When I was about 9, I rode on the old train with the coal burning engine. and the old passenger cars! I still remember that! Thanks, again!

@deadfreightwest5956 4 жыл бұрын

4:40 - A near daily site when I'm heading home from work to Tacoma, WA, is seeing flatbed semis loaded with new wheelsets from Greenbrier.

@seancollins8665 4 жыл бұрын

FRA intercepts for high kips is the majority of the reason for wheel set replacement.

@jasonking2943 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video work. I was a locomotive engineer for Norfolk southern 27 years. This train has some speed when it detailed. To make the cars ribbon like this. Being the lead locomotive is on the ground if there was a switch it's likely he split the switch.

@RailfanRowan 4 жыл бұрын

That's what it seems, cool that you lasted so long! Thanks for the view and the info!!

@jasonking2943 4 жыл бұрын

@@RailfanRowan sure thing man. It's not that uncommon actually that switches are picked. So many people don't realize just how a train stays on the track. It's not much lol

@highlandervalasik9274 3 жыл бұрын

If switch was open lights should have both been red. Maybe end of switch broken off. Agree with you had to been something with switch

@TheDaf95xf 4 жыл бұрын

So sad seeing a freight train derailment ☹️ So gald nobody got hurt only the rail card and track. Bet the road lobby I’ll love it 😍 Cheers Stevie 😎🇬🇧

@WiIdbiII 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. I spent 4 years back in the late eighties/Early nineties re railing trains. It was the hardest work I ever did in my life.

@colbroon1975 4 жыл бұрын

Time to get a drone bro. Footage would look insane of a derailment like that one.👍👍👍✌

@RailfanRowan 4 жыл бұрын

We working on it!! Can't wait!

@blancolirio 4 жыл бұрын

Good stuff Rowan!

@bobishachodhankar6115 3 жыл бұрын

blancolirio, fancy seeing you here! (this is a fake account I am on)... but hi.

@thecsxnsrailfaner6262 2 жыл бұрын

Nice

@timothyjerry2455 3 жыл бұрын

Great commentary, goes well with the videos. Great work Rowan 👍🏻

@joelgenung2571 4 жыл бұрын

There's nothing better than watching professionals at work, doing things smartly and safely. They earned their pay on this derailment. Kudos to all of them and for your excellent video.

@RailfanRowan 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joel!

@sharkyfish3492 4 жыл бұрын

WOW... I am gladd the 611 was not running on that line anymore.

@glenlincoln1 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, very well done! Your camera goes exactly where my eyes want to see, and you spend enough time to make it interesting. For example, I was afraid you were going to cut away or edit out when you were showing the freed train car being dragged up the embankment by the crane. I only wish you were able to get more locomotive footage. Especially lifting those, what are they, like, 200 tons each? Wicked heavy! :D

@brianharrigan8821 4 жыл бұрын

TYPICALLY THE LOAD, LOCATION , AND DAMAGE ARE THE CRITERIA FOR WHETHER OR NOT TO INVESTIGATE. RAILROADS ARE SELF INSURED , SO NO CLAIMS ABOUT EQUIPMENT AND ROAD REPAIR, THE FREIGHT IS INSURED SEPERATELY.

@r.d.ontheroad-1094 3 жыл бұрын

140 ton Each

@glenlincoln1 3 жыл бұрын

@@r.d.ontheroad-1094 Huh? That's it? 140 tons? I can carry one under each arm.

@bobgallo2178 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting. Been on scene of 2 derailments, what an awesome experience. It makes you appreciate the forces involved.

@zalmaflash 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rowan. This was EXCELLENTLY covered by you and is probably the best derail coverage I have seen.

@mikeday62 4 жыл бұрын

When trains are running off the track the ride quality is sometimes less smooth and going around curves can be tricky.

@wizardofodds8239 4 жыл бұрын

That's why they they have TRACKS!! Someday, Elon Musk will come up with a trackless train...3 miles long, or as long as any train the RR wishes. And switches could be eliminated. Hang in there, railroaders!!

@Keaton0801 4 жыл бұрын

MusicalTrains Brown Australia already beat him to it. They have road trains. The record is 28 full size trailers.

@deadfreightwest5956 4 жыл бұрын

"This is the time in life I wish I had a drone." Heh, I'm thinking along similar lines. Time was we'd see something or some place but either it's inaccessible or there's simply no way for a shot from the ground. I used to be skeptical about drones, but having seen the sort of video and performance recently they produce, I'm thinking I have to learn more about them.

@RailfanRowan 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely! Considering soonn

@thebusterdog6358 4 жыл бұрын

Drones should be outlawed and only used for specific reasons by specific people. These guys Don't need the distraction of some imbecile flying a drone around for their self important reasons. Railroad employees yes, general public no.

@DarkVoidIII 4 жыл бұрын

@@RailfanRowan If by that you mean right now, then yeah man go for it! If not, well okay, soon as you can! :D

@ricomon35 4 жыл бұрын

@@thebusterdog6358 Don't you think Rowan would learn about the laws and rules of drone operation BEFORE he went into a derail situation?

@romeoslover817 4 жыл бұрын

Dead Freight West yeah, some guy used a drone to film the damn break and flooding in Michigan, and the results were fantastic.

@victorjeffers1993 2 жыл бұрын

Yes you very right trains is a very dangerous industry in which we rely on an a accident can happen at any given time ! I'm glad no one was hurt that's a lot of carnage there an could've been deadly ! Thanks for the video and of the better train wreckage videos I've seen ! 👍👍An yes those cleaning up that carnage are very professional an do a great job !👍👍 to them also !

@dieseldoctor2221 2 жыл бұрын

Thats a huge operation to clear a derailment like this and a lot of well trained men doing what it takes great video!!!

@RailfanRowan 2 жыл бұрын

Every case is different!

@thirtythree160 4 жыл бұрын

It's a good day when no toxic chemicals are spilled. Was it a good day?

@freespirit9981 3 жыл бұрын

I always hated any significant number of empty flat cars that were in the middle of my train when I was a conductor. If a train jumps that is the more likely point it will happen in your train if it pulls apart to fast or rolls in to fast especially while on sharp turns.

@slicaltimistic1 3 жыл бұрын

🤔I put it like this. Any trains that is going off the rails is not a good day at all.

@FakingANerve 3 жыл бұрын

@@slicaltimistic1 right, but for those of us who live in the area, we do indeed want to know if any chemicals were spilled. Many of us are on well water, for one example of our concern.

@kens.3729 4 жыл бұрын

It would be Interesting to know how Fast the Train was Moving. It would be equally Interesting to know what Percentage of Derailments include the Units at the Front of the Train. My guess would be the Higher Percentage of Derailments occur at other points on the Train from Broken Axles, Cracked Wheels, Broken Rails, Malfunctioning Switches, etc. Thanks for the footage. 👍

@freespirit9981 3 жыл бұрын

My guess 35-45 mph. regular freight is typically capped out at 45mph on most NS lines. From what I can see it is not split rail so side with probably 35-45 mph max speed for that rail zone.I side more with 35 mph zone. Looking on google earth with the curves that are present in that area I side with 35 mph zone. Maybe even 25-30mph cause I see their is a sharp curve on this line in the area of the wreck. Up to 55 mph if intermodal.

@michael7423 4 жыл бұрын

good to see you looking safe and healthy Rowan, sad to see another derailment but very glad there were no injuries. stay safe and healthy!

@RailfanRowan 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael

@turkfiles Жыл бұрын

This is the third video of yours that I’ve watched. Granted, it’s from 2 years ago, but I have to say you do a great job in covering all the aspects of railroading. I’m now subscribed and wish I would have discovered your channel sooner. Keep up the good work! BTW, I live in Southern California.

@scottpool4777 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah that’s a really bad treatment . Hopefully none of the engineers or Brigton got hurt.😔😔

@wasatchrangerailway6921 4 жыл бұрын

They split the switch!

@LibbyRal 3 жыл бұрын

What magnificent documentation. Now I'm wishing I'd know about train derailment cleanup as a career. Here I am, a 70 year old woman, wanting to be out there operating that equipment.

@RailfanRowan 3 жыл бұрын

Never too late to try something new! 😉

@fremontjablonski8577 4 жыл бұрын

I highly admire your respect to safety and the importance of not trespassing on railroad property. In addition, you created a very good narrative of what probably happened during the incident, with what you could capture. Thank you!

@RailfanRowan 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Fremont!!

@fremontjablonski8577 3 жыл бұрын

@@RailfanRowan My pleasure! You would be a great FRA Inspector.

@fremontjablonski8577 3 жыл бұрын

@@RailfanRowan Feel free to email me, using the address on my website: www.matthewjablonski.com.

@TXsnowman812 4 жыл бұрын

If you worked for a Class 1 you wouldn't feel so favorable to them these people deserve whatever comes their way.

@class8866 4 жыл бұрын

What should this mean ??

@class8866 4 жыл бұрын

@mark robertson Many thanks from Germany !

@pinacoloda226 3 жыл бұрын

When I was a kid,I heard a train derail. I was like a few yards away,inside my house. It was early In the morning,in fact,it woke me out'a sleep. Hearing metal scrape against metal,then felt the ground slightly shake,an eerie moan from the train whistle...one of the scariest sounds I ever heard!! Now my uncle was an engineer for the railroad,so my family was very interested in trains....I'll never forget that morning😟😟😟

@davidfarrow875 Жыл бұрын

I am a retired train driver from Milton Keynes in the UK. Fascinating, well filmed and presented video. The work those recovery and repair crews are doing is incredible. In my career I only saw one derailment incident - a single 90 ton loco that took a 15 mph switch at 45 and ended up in the ballast between two running lines. That closed the line for twenty four hours just to recover one loco and repair the track it tore up. It's absolutely correct what you say that when working trackside you need to be fully alert at all times - things really can happen in the blink of an eye.

@railsofthenorthland1181 4 жыл бұрын

Has anyone else ever wanted to see a derailment like this actually happen? Am I the only one?

@seancollins8665 4 жыл бұрын

Seen, it many times. NS are derailment specialists, crane master, Hulcher and Corman are wreck specialists.

@railsofthenorthland1181 4 жыл бұрын

Sean Collins no I mean actually happen. Like seeing the train pileup.

@seancollins8665 4 жыл бұрын

If you work in a hump yard for 22 years, you'll see many happen, in real time.

@railsofthenorthland1181 4 жыл бұрын

Sean Collins cool! Is it really interesting too see? I have a bunch of historical footage of the Duluth Missabe & Iron Range Wrecking crew in the 50’s and it certainly has changed in terms of safety. They had no hard hats or safety glasses or anything.

@thegreene4106 4 жыл бұрын

I do believe that there is a old video about a hump yard derailment. Ima see if I can find it

@kingstrainsproductions.34 4 жыл бұрын

Ok it didn’t jump the switch I have a friend who works for ns he changes wheels and all that he had to change a couple wheels out on some intermodal cars the other day that had derailed. Those cars rode the track for a few then they came to a crossing the wheels hit the crossing and then re railed it’s self when it did it messed the rails up it was in front of 12R. Then 12R came in behind it and derailed and all that

@johnt7502 4 жыл бұрын

Maybe the damaged wheel comes along and breaks the switch frog. Then the lead unit of 12R finished the job.

@kingstrainsproductions.34 4 жыл бұрын

There was groves on the wheels on the train in front of him and that damaged the rails

@johnchandrav.1823 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rail-Man Rowan. Great footage. 👌

@RailfanRowan 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks John!!

@romeoslover817 4 жыл бұрын

I just starting watching videos on trains, and am fascinated. I never thought this kind of stuff would entertain me. I don’t mean the derailment or the wreck just the train topic in general.. Thank you. I actually understood everything.

@jonathandellasantina7715 4 жыл бұрын

Last time I was this early, trains hadn't been invented yet

@RailfanRowan 4 жыл бұрын

Hahahaaaaaa thanks for being early!!

@class8866 4 жыл бұрын

An accident with a lot of damage, event outside the railway area when acting like shown in this video.

@roberthenry9319 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely awesome. Thank you.

@RussellGarvey 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! What a mess. Great video; very informative. Thanks for posting.

@RailfanRowan 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Russell!

@galaxyrailfanning7860 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! Great footage Rowan!

@fredwinter7411 4 жыл бұрын

This is my first train derailment video that I've watched. Very good and stressing safety above all else. Good job.

@RailfanRowan 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Fred!!

@mikegross6107 4 жыл бұрын

No doubt the most informative video so far! I really feel sorry for the people whose lawn is being torn up by those dump trucks but at least their property wasn't affected too badly!

@ocsrc 4 жыл бұрын

ATCS is awesome. Every railfan needs to have at least an SDR and laptop and mobile antenna So much area is on the air, but not covered Anyone in the field today needs to have a good ATCS setup Nice video

@scotabot7826 4 жыл бұрын

Very well documented derailment young man. Great information which is clear, concise and to the point. Very well done!

@billhouse8199 3 жыл бұрын

Rowan that was some wonderful footage. Hopefully your staying safe out there.

@thats_my_comment 3 жыл бұрын

16:05 torch extender pole LOL 😆! great video 😉 I really enjoy your channel

@RailfanRowan 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you ganja!!

@TheCheffydave 2 жыл бұрын

GREART CATCH R.R. AWESOME knowledge dispensed! really enjoyed the coverage!❤️

@RailfanRowan 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, appreciate the view and compliment!

@timofeegraaay8165 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, save up for that drone. Sorry to hear the signal was taken out but so happy nobody was hurt. Cranemasters and RJ Corman are amazing at clean ups.

@railfancannon9321 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video Rowan glad you got to see the workers clearing the car from the derailment of 12R

@gingerbread6614 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for putting this. Hubby loved it.

@railtie765 3 жыл бұрын

Very good video, excellent coverage😤🚦🚂🚂🚂🚂

@frankmmiii 4 жыл бұрын

Occasionally we drive down to Lexington because my oldest son attends VMI. Driving 81 we pass the exit for Front Royal and your video popped up on my home page tonight and I thought it was a funny coincidence.

@JayKayKay7 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch. You make a very good point about how for these emergency workers every call out is unique. Untangling millions of pounds of steel spaghetti. Looking for part 2.

@Firestorm2814Sector 4 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the close up action and info Rowan! Definitely interesting to see the clean up from different sight perspectives. I’ve been trying to apply with NS for a while and this video just gives me more information on the dangers of the railroad 🛤

@jamesbrooker7748 4 жыл бұрын

Wow -- an incredible video piece -- I've seen derailments from a distance -- this was like being there.

@RailfanRowan 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks James, glad I could share!

@jamesbrooker7748 3 жыл бұрын

@@RailfanRowan BTW - rail fanning has been an off/on interest of mine for years - think I've learned more about enhancing it with current technology in 1 week looking at some of your posted videos, particularly the tools for tracking -- !!

@jamesfohare 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Buddy from Australia. Stay Safe.

@gp40railfan44 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video man! I hope no one was seriously hurt and luckily no engines were scrapped!

@MrCarlna 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for providing the closed caption.

@christianchaplain1305 4 жыл бұрын

Rowan thank you for the footage and narration, great job as always. God bless you and keep safe. ☝🏼🙏🏻🙂

@RailfanRowan 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chaplain!! Will do!

@bradleyogden5688 3 жыл бұрын

Just can't believe how lucky us railfans have been. I've been railfanning since 1980 and I haven't witnessed a derailment and I have never read anything about railfans being injured. Stay safe out there.

@lindaterrell5535 3 жыл бұрын

Cleaning up a derailment - they take it to an Art Form.

@iamnevrhere6244 Жыл бұрын

Wow awesome video. Never been this close before so ty for getting in there & filming this. Subbed too!

@bpp325 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent capture. 👍👍

@bertholini2810 4 жыл бұрын

Very (kind of) nice video ! We live with a train track less than 1 block from the house here and always wonder when this will happen to us (argh). Very informative, just very nice ! Thank you for posting !!

@TheRrxing 4 жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t know where to begin cleaning up such a mess. Lots of physics involved. It’s amazing how strong those chain links attached to the crane are. It only takes one to break yet they are able to let ft a car up while it drags through the wreckage and dirt. Thanks for the video. Very amazing.

@RailfanRowan 4 жыл бұрын

Happy to help Eddy!

@sjTHEfirst 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, that’s really amazing. Thanks for the video.

@tpmarkham 3 жыл бұрын

Great work. Love seeing all that heavy equipment picking up heavy trains.

@modelrailroader5619 4 жыл бұрын

Great job! Really enjoyed watching this.

@jeffmcconnell2933 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent job! Thanks for pointing out the safety issues. Spent 20 years on Amtrak. Thankfully no derailments.

@thetrainseekers1 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! I was at the Harpers Ferry derailment but this wreck was much more impressive! Appreciate what all those wreck crews do on the backend to support our railroads