Emergency: 154 Breaks a Knuckle and Separates at Gainesville and 42G with Southern Pacific

[@haroldsmith45302]

Nicely-framed shots, smooth panning, and attention paid to the special-interest items. Good video.

[@geoffreylee5199]

At end train drives by, then backs up, then goes forward, then backs up. Good catch!

[@bryancreech1236]

Blow big daddy! Love the sound of the horns!!!

[@WideWorldofTrains]

Wow great catch, right place at the right time!

[@norfolksouthernandcsx9996]

Hi

[@seekingtko3146]

busy section of track im impressed on the amount of captions you got

[@joellawrence1132]

Awesome video! Love how you caught 154’s knuckle break on camera. Those 42G shots are also nice, I was right on the other side of the tracks from you at Baldwin.

[@JodyBee]

I love the horn on that UP ACE my favorite

[@drboze6781]

If I might make a recommendation as to an external mic, many years ago I discovered that Audio-Technica makes outstanding stereo mics. I had a pro camera with 48V phantom power, so I got an AT-825, which could also be powered by a single AA battery. At the time, they also made the AT-822, with a 3.5mm stereo cable and used battery power exclusively. The only difference was in sound pressure level (SPL) rating and dynamic range, but both are excellent for railfanning, as they don't overload on horns or wheel flange squeal. They are also compact, very lightweight, and almost immune to handling noise. Add a windbreaker from Rycote, and you can use them in a hurricane and have no wind noise at all! Currently, I have the latest iteration, the A-T BP4025 mic, equipped with a Rycote "ball gag" windbreaker. I've tried other makes and models, but I think A-T makes the best stereo mics overall. Remember, investing in a quality mic is like investing in a quality lens for an SLR: you'll never lose money on it.

[@Athenstrainman]

I saw you yesterday up in Baldwin on the other side of the tracks when they began to shove into the first mill. I drive the bright red Kia Soul.

[@HotspotsSoutheast]

I have a pro video app on here but I haven’t taken the time to test it out. It has a setting to lock the mic to the front. I will have to test it in the field to see if it works.

[@mgr_video_productions]

Awesome catches and video! So this is what happened ahead of NS 42G. I got him in Buford, GA and then it went into emergency. Anyways. That's so shocking that a knuckle on the train would break. The Greenville and Piedmont Districts have not fared well this year so far.

[@csxchicagoline5523]

Well done video! Thanks for sharing!

[@adeeponionbrah]

No complaints here. Good train spotting😊

[@robertroth4171]

And all hell breaks loose! 154 Separates at Gainesville!

[@peidmontdivisionproduction5406]

I believe that switch track is going to Saluta.

[@chrisbuxton1958]

Another excellent and quite exciting video.

[@traceybonds8794]

Good . British rail

[@traceybonds8794]

..does not do this sort of thing..

[@valeriebassett3107]

Wow that was really something. That was great that you were there to get that on video. Sorry about the mic problem, it was still a great video. Thanks for sharing. I'll be watching more from you!

[@kens.3729]

I’m guessing they pulled the Train forward to Open up the Crossings. 👍

[@JointedStudios]

It was meant to replace a attacher

[@-HDK-]

Ken S, correct. And being that the break was so close to the Xing, and on the power side only made it easier.

[@taslimchoudhary1253]

Fantastic Covrage 🎄🎄🎄🇮🇳

[@carlosazure4416]

What's happend? Nice train!!! Nice cacth

[@KB-gs8zi]

Great video even with the sound !! ""KEEP IT SAFE ""!!

[@PressRecordVids]

Realizing the trains are the obvious focus, I feel like not including the repair process leaves this a bit too curious.

[@HotspotsSoutheast]

I specifically did not film them fixing the broken knuckle. I have been told on more than one occasion that the crews do NOT appreciate being filmed while they work. The railroad watches these videos looking for anyone violating safety rules so they can fire them. So out of respect for the crews I do not film them when they are on the ground working. I don’t want anyone getting fired.

[@steveluckhurst2350]

@@HotspotsSoutheast well done.

[@davidvanschaick5565]

no comments on last vid, good stuff GP

[@hunterriley9904]

@ 0:45. COOL !😎 great video

[@tommyhunter1817]

No wonder they broke a knuckle slamming them together like that.

[@davidvanschaick5565]

Good Stuff GP, some of your buds should know how to remidy your situation.

[@HotspotsSoutheast]

It’s the stupid iPhone. I’ve tried 3 external mics. The stupid phone just refuses to use it. It switches mics whenever it feels like it. I will try a few more things.

[@bhproductions1061]

Woah that’s crazy amazing catch

[@kyleftw1679]

found you, sup lol

[@peidmontdivisionproduction5406]

You got the Video! Hooray!!!

[@robertdshannon5155]

notkice a number of hoppers in Southern Ry livery. They haven't had a dab of paint in over 40 years. Lots of flat bwheels which help keep rails in safe shape.

[@eddieknox9874]

great catch, the best separation catch ever

[@donhagen4471]

Something I've always wondered is what causes a knuckle to break when the train is already moving

[@HotspotsSoutheast]

If they weren’t bunching up and pulling apart then it could always just be metal fatigue. A crack eventually breaking.

[@robertroth4171]

154's first route!

[@kyleftw1679]

Carbon black hopper too lol

[@jtq69]

Happened right next to the old Southern coal gondolas

[@beeble2003]

They're hoppers (unload through the bottom) not gondolas (unload out the top). And are you sure they're coal cars? Hoppers that short are usually used for denser product like stone.

[@oscaralvarezproductions2430]

I can’t believe he just caught that on camera!

[@HotspotsSoutheast]

It’s rare to see anything like that or a wreck. It’s always after it happens you go check it out.

[@Athenstrainman]

You talked with my buddy Erik yesterday too

[@ryanharner9101]

Great job NS build them even bigger! Stuff breaks much easier that way! Oh and that switch car is a shiftable load next to a tank car! Nice!

[@Henry5623]

I can definitely tell you’re a foamer verses a railroad employee based off of your attitude on here lol Knuckles don’t break because of PSR. Couplers, their pins, and drawbar pins and intentionally engineered to be weak points to spare a piece of rolling stock and it’s contents damage if excessive forces are applied within the train. Hence why knuckles have been breaking since the dawn of this industry. They develop stress fractures and fail periodically due to the abuse they take. The broken E5 knuckle I use as a doorstop is proof of that. Also, that “switch car” is a MoW car carrying two pieces of panel track. One per side. They’re bolted to the car. They aren’t going anywhere. The tank car in front of it isn’t displaying any hazmat placards indicating flammable contents. Hence why it, along with others, are scattered throughout the train This is common sense and easily accessible information guys. The world doesn’t need more entitled wannabe know it all’s spouting off. But, on the off chance that hell should freeze over, and we need to be told how a multi-century long industry works, we know right where to find you guys. Stay safe and happy foaming. -Over two decades and counting working for UP.

[@er1073]

Thanks for posting the video. Was this is Gainesville Virginia?

[@HotspotsSoutheast]

All videos are filmed in Georgia unless specifically mentioned in the title.

[@melperry3576]

no rear dpu, if figures

[@HotspotsSoutheast]

They don’t use rear DPUs.

[@beeble2003]

@@HotspotsSoutheast BNSF seems to like DPUs on the rear, but other railroads not so much.

[@Awesomewolfpic]

how do they know if knuckle broke and loses part? there like computer that lets them know?

[@HotspotsSoutheast]

The brakes automatically come on and the end of train device signals them I believe also.

[@billloffler8637]

Nice work.

[@RailroadJourneys]

Did those up units stay in Baldwin? Or go to Gainesville?

[@HotspotsSoutheast]

They stayed at Baldwin

[@traceybonds8794]

..no music .. you guys have it...

[@traceybonds8794]

Ever America..

[@davidvanschaick5565]

TY for "fixing" your flags UP

[@denisetindall1487]

I like train videos on KZbin jawtooh 👍

[@Channel_98.6]

Which Gainsville??

[@aaronb7631]

Georgia.

[@thebluehero2219]

so you catch a train split in motion followed by a southern pacific? what kind of sorcery sh++ are you doing LMAO

[@HotspotsSoutheast]

I went out specifically to catch the SP unit. We knew it was coming. The knuckle break right in front of me was a surprise indeed. The train wasn’t doing anything weird. It wasn’t speeding up or going over a large hill. It just snapped.

[@DaleRunningbear]

😂 voo doo hoo doo

[@whiteknightcat]

Amazing how the angle cock on WITX 5776 somehow just closed itself so the crew could re-charge the train line, release the brakes, and pull forward.

[@EricDemery-l9l]

I am working on the rail road 😊

[@georgecanham431]

Sounds ok to me.

[@HotspotsSoutheast]

The horn blowing is very crackly and the later videos of the grain train the volume is practically bottomed out. I’ll keep working on it. People say I should just buy a video camera. Then I have to lug that around with me everywhere and keep my car locked when I’m out and about. I used to carry a camera and bags and tripods everywhere with me. It made it more like a job than a hobby. This is how I shoot videos and this is how I do my hobby. It’s supposed to be fun. I’ll make it work. :)

[@beeble2003]

@@HotspotsSoutheast You don't lock your car anyway?!?

[@robertdshannon5155]

PSR at its best.

[@JOHNNYCARROLL-f9e]

train broke a nizuckle.

[@lalbahaduryadav163]

Old diba change

[@lalbahaduryadav163]

Old wheels Cheng

[@lalbahaduryadav163]

Three line road make

[@lalbahaduryadav163]

Old patri cheneg

[@lalbahaduryadav163]

Electric engine

[@HotspotsSoutheast]

Someone posted a scathing message about NS blocking the crossings when the knuckle broke and went on and on about how this affects people trying to get to work or to the airport. What the fuck are you talking about? Seriously. Are people this stupid? There are dozens of places you can cross the tracks within half a mile of this spot. There are two overpasses on either side less than a block away. If you’re sitting here stuck at the crossing by a train you’re an idiot. Go to the next crossing or overpass. This is a commercial area. The only people who use these crossings are trucks going to one of the chicken plants or feed plants. Nobody is late for work or trying to get to the damn airport. Maybe next time use your brain and look on the map before making stupid comments. You look dumb.