Aftermath of Loader Vs. Train Collision in Ottumwa, Iowa

[@feliciascott6874]

You might want to note that the Derans recovery vehicle is a rotator. They can tow with it but it is primarily a mobile crane for lifting heavy machinery. It could not tow a front end loader. And the loader pictured here basically needs a scrap metal hauler. This was a well-done video and thank you for your notes in the description.

[@Railhead1956]

The driver will remember that. Excellent video Adam.

[@ATrainVideo]

Thanks.

[@dog1net]

Guess you can say that was a Deere caught in the headlights.

[@Og-Judy]

Hahahaha. Had noise canceling ear protection on and didn't hear the train approaching?🤔🤷‍♀️

[@DarkFlamage]

This could have been edited to about 1/3 the length b/c the rest of it nothing happens.

[@jonhenry3913]

Really super nice video, thank you for sharing, have been a railfan for 53 years thank you.

[@ATrainVideo]

Thanks.

[@shaunbarnes7094]

@@ATrainVideo waer that

[@danburch9989]

20:30 Not smart standing next to the steel cable being used to pull the front end loader back. Wait until the pulling stops before approaching. If something comes loose, there might be a few more casualties.

[@IowaTrains]

My Dad was heating oil in the morning across the tracks when this happened. He had to walk around the train to get out, and he even got some pictures.

[@oesypum]

Not so much John Deere, as "oh dear"

[@michaelbishop4028]

I quess that he won't be working for city of ottumwa...

[@kishascape]

Home of Radar O'Reilly

[@kevinrobinson83]

@@kishascape That's what he said in the show. Honestly he never been to Ottumwa. (He even pronounced it incorrectly)

[@blackiechong4344]

stand right next to those cables. if one snaps you will all be mincemeat

[@charlesdell2864]

doesn't look like a lot of damage to locomotive.

[@metrabnsfrails3641]

That was sad and That happened When I was riding a Train to Chicago and BTW Speaking of the Broken Ditchlight I saw that On Metra 212 Last Thursday

[@collinblack8474]

Oh no, not another deer John. Didn't get out the way quick enough.

[@ronaldcarson4360]

Front-end loader, gets his rear-end whooped.

[@ElliottWolcott]

That's terrible.

[@robertgift]

Well done and informative. Thank you. Mee-mool lights *(o)T(o)* athe grade crossing? If none, idiot front-end loader too stupid to look for any trains approaching?

[@geried.]

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[@Gus1966-c9o]

Did the loader driver make it ? Or was he smashed

[@robertgift]

Must leave. Did they uncouple the locomotives to move them from blocking the other track?

[@shayengineer10]

Where's Radar O'Rielly when you need him?

[@robertjaent6087]

He is still in Korea on reruns.

[@roberthuron9160]

Actually he moved to Long Island(NY,-Suffolk County),so he's back stateside! 3000 miles from Hollywood! And Hawkeye is living in New Jersey! Gotta keep up on that trivia!

[@larryberger9440]

You should have gotten closer and stop moving the camera all over the place. focus in to the area and stay there.

[@therookie9276]

He isn't allowed to approach the scene, Mr Larry Berger. He is showing around the scene as well.

[@wolfgang548]

Deere Park that's one damaged loader.

[@lawrencewheeler8868]

O' Deere, what can the matter be,Johnmys so long at the hospital!!! Not even broken window!?

[@peterp1158]

12:41 Is that the old Wabash track in the foreground?

[@ATrainVideo]

No, that's just a siding that's served some businesses here. The Wabash didn't come over to this side of town as far as I can see.

[@christopherdibble5872]

The engineers don't wave from the trains anymore; not like did back in 1954!

[@ATrainVideo]

They still do sometimes. I just had an Amtrak engineer wave today.

[@MFXdump]

Train hit a Deere!

[@haroldreardon8070]

Gee Whiz, how many times do we have to look at the same thing over and over. Along with views that have nothing to do with it.

[@gragor11]

That's the point where YOU go watch a different video.

[@stephenswift5531]

That almost look like the one from unstoppable

[@martykroenecke4273]

Like watching grass grow....

[@bratticuss]

Guess someone needed a new loader.

[@michaelbegay9573]

Someone probably pieced that loader back together, so if u come across a smokin deal on a J.D loader, pass it on by. 😳😖🙈🤦‍♂️

[@Og-Judy]

In the description it was a City loader . You know..... Ottumwa D.P.W. . Drove into the crossing as the Train approached . Nothing to do with J.D.

[@gosportjamie]

Oh Deere... Locomotive: 'Tis nothing but a scratch. A couple of aspirin, a light and some paint and she'll be right. I think the John Deere is destined to be put down though...

[@ajgunter8932]

Good ole Ottumwa lol

[@mow4ncry]

Train 1 loader 0 think its a total loss? nawwwww a bit of duct tape and some safety wire....good as new.

[@Og-Judy]

Them scratches will buff right out. Good as new😁🤣

[@dannygayler3164]

I have a suggestion for people who think they can beat the train , "Idiots Inc"!

[@michaelobrien9764]

My first thoughts were was anyone hurt not weather the loader operator still had a Job.

[@jamielacourse7578]

Those cabs are designed to be pretty tough.

[@Norfolksouthernfan-cg3pw]

What's goin on with the radiator on the c44?

[@RestrictedProceed]

In my opinion, some pipe broke during the collision and the hot cooling water started to leak, thus creating the vapor cloud in the cold weather.

[@rx7sportscar]

It's steam, it's normal, it happens when its raining.

[@elpresley]

So Walter "Radar" O'Reilly fucked up?

[@catsnuffin6955]

Must not have been on RADAR !!!👏

[@mikelowery5741]

Why did they back up

[@kevinrobinson83]

I remember this. There is probably a few reasons. There is a switch yard shortly behind them so they may have pulled back to check damage or get off of the line. Also they were sitting on a section of railroad diamonds that connected to another line (BNSF) which is pretty active. Also right ahead of them is a very steep upgrade that they might not have been able to make without momentum. I've seen a few trains get stalled on that track trying to make the climb.

[@RDC_Autosports]

man that loader is junk holy crap

[@MrSilverballmania]

For sale John Deere loader needs a little work .

[@barryparker9630]

Was it radar?

[@jamielacourse7578]

That's where Radar from M.A.S.H hailed from.....

[@kevinrobinson83]

Only in the show... He's never been to the town.

[@larrythompson7069]

Hey Radars Home Town

[@AJDeere]

Poor Deere :(

[@augsnow2067]

600 tons over of American steel and a million tons of freight. Yeah sorry Deere. But you're out of commission now.

[@dwightlyon3643]

Just back the train up maybe the Deere will come back to life, 🙄 . Like a gov. Job takes 5 times longer to accomplish any thing!

[@jamesedmond3351]

Some of the idiots don't just walk around ehh, they drive Deere loaders too, ehh?