How Did This Trailer Block The West Line?

[Be sure to read through the comments...!!!]
UPDATE: • A Reason Why This Town... This video shows the railroad crossing as well as the neighboring underpass......
(The City of Elmhurst has since marked this crossing with signage about the low clearance).
This incident occurred after 8:00 AM Friday March 31, 2017 in Elmhurst Illinois. A moving company tractor trailer combo bottomed out as it tried to cross the Union Pacific tracks at the Haven/Arlington grade crossing. (Take a look at the clip with the propane truck coming over the tracks!) The trailer blocked all three tracks of the busy U.P. "Chicago West Line," and no freight or commuter trains could make it through. The Elmhurst Police & Fire Department's responded as well as the Union Pacific Railroad and a Metra Police Officer. The Union Pacific MOW crew tried to jack the trailer and move it under its own power but it really the very large O'Hare Towing truck that finally pulled it off the crossing. The moving truck driver stated that he had 17,000 ponds of of someone's stuff in the back and he was just trying to get out of town. He also remarked that he thought the grade should be marked to indicate the incline. This incident took close to two hours to resolve and trains were moving within ten minutes of the tracks being cleared.
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[Title updated 9/14/23 originally, "This Trailer Blocked The West Line"]

[@mchapman132]

15 years ago on my lunch hour, I’m approaching the train track in town and the lights start flashing and the gate starting to lower, so I start to break and stop. I look in my rear mirror and there’s a huge rock truck barreling down the hill on me with the driver waving his hands at me to keep going.....he can’t stop. So now I have to make a split second decision....risk racing across the track with an on coming train, or be flattened by a 80,000 lb truck loaded with rock. I went across the track, with the truck right behind. He took out the wooden gate and the train missed him by inches. Scariest moment of my life.

[@ipfeldspar]

I kind of know that feeling. I cracked up in a blizzard on a expressway. All the trucks were in the right lane when a tiny Chevette spun out in front of me. Swerving to the right meant instant death under a truck. The median lane was under snow and ice, but I endeavored to pass between the Chevette an the snow, and failed. The time span from the spin out to impact was just a split second but there terror has given me hours of fun memories!

[@mchapman132]

@@ipfeldspar - it’s a terrible feeling, fortunately, we both lived to tell about it. That little town I worked in had many deaths caused by rock trucks. They’d go too damn fast and can’t stop in time. I worked in the court, I did a few trials with deaths caused by those trucks. Happy New Year, stay safe.

[@clydeferguson519]

He was probably getting paid percentage per load so he was driving like his head was on fire and his ass was catching to make just enough to get by. And I'm not defending him, I used to work for just such an outfit.

[@mchapman132]

@@clydeferguson519 - This small town had awful roads, many in disrepair and the terrain was a bit hilly. If they were trying to stop going down the hill, it was nearly impossible especially with all that weight. I don’t understand how some of them got a CDL.

[@concernedcitizen5057]

I'm glad my trailer had a raise switch. It would raise it to dock height. Got me out of some tight spots, shuttles, and wrecker service

[@kevinlynch1227]

Sounds like a good thing to have!! Do you think he would have made it over if the speed limit was 70 miles per hour?

[@smitajky]

We have a range of these in reverse where a 3.7 m long vehicle can get wedged beneath a 4.2 m clearance bridge. Merely knowing the height of your truck and of the bridge is not enough. The length of the vehicle makes a huge difference on any vertical curve. I don't know what signage could be sufficient to alert drivers of the hazard.

[@alonsohernandez2978]

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[@pjclutterbuck230473]

That's what every lowboy trailer and urban bus should have. It should be a legal requirement.

[@ipfeldspar]

Somehow that reminds me of adjustable dock plates. Almost never did the trailers match the dock! LOL!!! Outside of that, I agree with your assessment and Thank-You for viewing and commenting!

[@dd.greenefilms2598]

I'm just glad that no one was hurt or a train came by and took out that truck,I've seen this alot in my town where the truck is not supposed to use a particular rail crossing,normally the trucker would get a traffic violation and a tow truck is called,thanks for posting this video.

[@ipfeldspar]

Thank-You for viewing! This video has more information about that trailer getting stuck.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3zTd6x-rpl6ftU

[@cirrus3207]

“Hey don’t post that!” *uploads*

[@robertonyango5154]

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[@robertonyango5154]

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[@Thebus463]

Post what

[@ROTE]

Lol

[@Victor-tl4dk]

huh?

[@SirenDude1003]

I pass this crossing all the time, never knew this happened. If I remember correctly, there are now signs at these crossings warning low trailers not to cross.

[@pauloconnor2980]

A bit bloody late!!!!

[@player6970]

Rebuild that idiotic crossing!

[@robertwalker5521]

You aren't crossing it right now.. Maybe "often" or twice a week or ??? But not, "all the time "

[@bnsflover7062]

@@player6970 you cant No matter what you do Theres no choice but to keep it like because of ground level and also because the tracks are not flat like the road.

[@ipfeldspar]

The signs went up the week after this incident.

[@LotusbandicootRR]

It's always a bit relieving seeing this kind of situation get resolved... the same scenario has ended badly a number of times

[@ipfeldspar]

Yes, there are way too many trucks (and cars) getting hammered by locomotives. It could have been worse as the outbound Metra commuter trains have a blind curve down by the railyard. Thank-You for viewing and commenting!

[@ipfeldspar]

Sadly, here in Elmhurst, I knew some of those who had been hit Always be safe around the gates! Thank-You for viewing and commenting!

[@Request_2_PANic]

I'm glad to see there was enough time to let the train know.

[@ipfeldspar]

First, I love that name! Then.... Around Elmhurst, the Emergency dispatch people (DuComm) have an entire routine worked out for when these events occur. One of the very first things they do is to call the rail road hot line and tell them to shut down the line. That commuter train, was Inbound, and had made its stop at the Elmhurst Station. They had barely started to pull out when the truck got stuck (a very good thing that there was no express, at that time). Thank-You very much for viewing and commenting!

[@Sirphil-dj9dh]

Driving a truck is not easy. When I first saw this video clip I thought "I sure hope someone has called the railroad company." I was so relieved when I saw the train waiting down the line. To all the truckers out there be safe and be careful.

[@ipfeldspar]

Thank-You....!!!!

[@mohdaidiazhar3276]

Thanks!!well said!!easy to say but not easy to do..

[@chooch1995]

Mohd Aidi Azhar - it’s as easy as dialing 911! Every town that has a railroad running through it has contact information...

[@paulw.woodring7304]

@@chooch1995 You might be surprised how clueless some smaller city police dispatchers can be. I keep a list of RR emergency phone numbers where I live with me for quick reference in case I see something like this. By the time the city police call the railroad and the police desk calls the dispatch center and gets connected to the right operator the next train could be on top of the truck.

[@joewalto9744]

An easy solution to this problem is to raise the air ride suspension leveling valve lever and over inflate the air bags on the trucks rear suspension. This will raise the trailer almost a foot. I've done this and it gives you extra clearance. Things you learn when your in a jam...

[@ipfeldspar]

Is that something a ordinary moving truck would have installed? It sounds so, so easy....!

[@msj191961]

Very interesting operation; great teamwork between everyone. It's just good they were able to stop all train traffic before the thing got hit. I'm sure the truck driver learned his lesson.

[@antoniofuentes6611]

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[@ipfeldspar]

I am not so sure of the "lesson" but one answer might be found in the four lane underpass which is just one short block west of that location. With the rail Yard less than a mile to the east of video location, the area road network could not be adjusted for low-boy trucks to clear the tracks. The underpass was supposed to siphon off the heavy truck traffic, and the grade crossings would be for light vehicles. I do not know why the driver crossed, but both sides of that crossing are pretty much on the same angle.

[@ipfeldspar]

Here, in Elmhurst, the Police Department is dispatched out of a regional dispatch office. Anytime there is anything even remotely close to the tracks, the railroad gets a call. Interesting geography on this. Track blocked in Elmhurst. Police & Emergency Services are dispatched from Glendale Heights (DuComm), and the Union Pacific gets a call in Omaha Nebraska. Very good teamwork when one considers how busy that three-track mainline is... Thank-You for viewing and commenting!!!

[@masaallen1009]

It didn't look posted for the truck to avoid it. But lowboys car haulers and drop trailer operators should know better. Just an unfortunate event with a great outcome. No injuries or major accidents.

[@kathyyoung1774]

soaringtractor I agree he didn’t know before getting there, but if he has any experience, he should have been able to eyeball that and know he couldn’t make it. I’m guessing rookie driver.

[@joshuaweldon5194]

I once got stuck on a railroad crossing. I got hit by a train and died. But I decided I wanted to see the news reports so I came back to life.

[@ipfeldspar]

Interesting! Myself, I have never been alive. I am a translucent specter with a Sony camera......

[@clydeferguson519]

Not funny. I lost 2 relatives who got hung up on a crossing, no joke.

[@geovannaalvarado2014]

How do u even come back to life. I guess we’re gonna find out in the future.

[@BossSpringsteen69]

Wow. I was off work that day. I didn't even know this had happened. I occasionally take Haven to get home.

[@ipfeldspar]

I only figured it out as a train crew member pointed down the line.....

[@threynolds2]

Is there an industrial complex nearby with Yard Mules? They can lift the trailer about a foot by the kingpin.

[@Sarge084]

THReynolds2 Better still, fit air suspension to all trucks and trailers like in Europe. Lift the tractor unit and trailer clear then return to normal drive position afterwards. This has got quite a few UK truckers out of the shit many a time!

[@threynolds2]

Sarge084, how long would the grade crossing be blocked while they outfitted the tractor and trailer with an air bag suspension?

[@funnypro2462]

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[@waltereldridge9447]

Yup, would have picked up that trailer no problem

[@JoePJack1]

Sarge084 it’s available in the US called smart valve

[@Trainfan1055Janathan]

How much you wanna bet the crossing didn't have a "no low-boy trailers" sign? Way too often trucks get stuck somewhere because there were no signs warning of potentially-dangerous roads.

[@constructionfan86]

Trainfan1055 you mean a low ground clearance sign

[@Trainfan1055Janathan]

@@constructionfan86 That's what I meant. I forgot the name.

[@constructionfan86]

Trainfan1055 the truck driver probably didn’t know any better than to cross this crossing

[@ipfeldspar]

About a week after this went down, the warning signs went up. The town felt that the signs were cheaper than to wait for another main line blockage...!

[@buixrule]

@@ipfeldspar Yeah they're more worried about a main line blockage than a casualty apparently.

[@newwomyn]

That occurred on the UP Geneva Subdivision at grade crossing number 174021Y. The semi-truck was going northbound on the crossing. This crossing is between Mile Post 15 and 16. To the east the Union Pacific Milwaukee Sub comes from the north under I-294 and I 290. The UP Proviso Yard is just east of the Milwaukee Sub. E. Park is on the south side of the sub, 1st Street is located on the north side of the sub. Elmhurst Metra Station is on the north side of the sub on 1st between College Hill Avenue (174023M) to the west of the station, and York Road (174022F) to the east of the station. That is the data on the area in question.

[@ipfeldspar]

An excellent description! Thank-You!

[@newwomyn]

@@ipfeldspar Not a problem, stay safe and don't fall for the hysteria.

[@Mike12522]

American ingenuity at its best. Takes them over 2 hours to safely lift up and move a trailer less than 100 feet.

[@ipfeldspar]

Yup! And, this is one of the heaviest used mainlines in the USA!

[@chaosdemonwolf1]

That's what happens when ya get paid by the hour

[@ipfeldspar]

This set of tracks feeds into Omaha Nebraska for the original transcontinental railroad. @@stephenheath8465

[@clydeferguson519]

Would have been a lot longer if they had rushed it and broke the trailers back or tore up the gears in the tractor differentials.

[@tonyeichensehr3450]

On this episode of “Wrecked” we gotta hail this stranded semi

[@ipfeldspar]

Nice!

[@victortinmouth1283]

That was the first towing show I ever saw. Here in Canada, we now have "Heavy Rescue 401" filmed in Ontario, and "Highway Thru Hell" filmed in mountainous BC. Love watching rotators.

[@victortinmouth1283]

P.S. Both shows are on Discovery Channel Canada.

[@Nemofishman]

Weather Channel in USA.

[@Gigie2Z]

I used to love the O’Hare show.

[@ipfeldspar]

I've caught O'Hare Towing in action several times. They have a full fleet of trucks and a bunch of enthusiastic workers. The authorities trust them to open the roads back up.

[@richardmcavoy6413]

Julius Adams good catch. I saw it but my brain was disengaged. You are completely correct.

[@ipfeldspar]

More info.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3zTd6x-rpl6ftU

[@thephantomeagle2]

I'll bet that made a mess of the morning commute. That's the Wheaton Elburn line.

[@ipfeldspar]

It messed with every Metra train on that line!

[@doctorartphd6463]

I would have called a heavy wrecker to move the trailer, right off, and be done with it. Geeze.....

[@tiger.6509]

Randy Wiesendanger Not if your bottom out you crazy 😜 I agree that truck driver should’ve just called a TOW TRUCK right away.

[@sims4gamer548]

Ikr LMAO 😂😂

[@mikemcwilliams7801]

@Randy Wiesendanger a good driver? a good driver would not get stuck

[@adelasoto2862]

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[@ipfeldspar]

I'm not sure if the tow truck was ordered immediately or if they waited for the railroad crew? More info here... kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3zTd6x-rpl6ftU

[@usnva5638]

6:30 is the point where the tow truck leaves and the trucker tries going over the tracks again.

[@ipfeldspar]

Thank-You for viewing and commenting.....!!!!!

[@TT-zm8np]

This why I’d never be able to haul Low slanged trailers “LowBoy, Moving Van, and Car haulers” I’m glad no one was hurt though and the Trucker can continue 💪🏾💪🏾

[@kgandulyanto8832]

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[@ipfeldspar]

Here is my update video.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3zTd6x-rpl6ftU

[@ipfeldspar]

Thank-You for viewing....!!!!!

[@andrewoldacre2940]

As soon as u heard the spare tire rack scraping he should have stopped....always ride with your windows cracked open..just a little...rookie move..

[@Strange_Man1911]

I like driving with my left window open. I feel more aware of my surroundings because I can hear my car and others around me. Can also move my head out for better visibility.

[@ipfeldspar]

A good piece of advice that no one else has mentioned.....!!!

[@ipfeldspar]

Thank-You for viewing and commenting....!!!!

[@forchitadolf7765]

if in japan it would be a big trouble, news of the year and may be truck company folded due to some types of penalties. well big up to the railline technical staffs, to the engine operator to the police officials and above all to the trucker for being strong.trucking is a very stressful job until you are in to trucking you can't feel that stress, big up to all truckers

[@ipfeldspar]

Thank-You for that international and logical assessment. Here is my update... kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3zTd6x-rpl6ftU

[@stanpatterson5033]

I bet the "tow job" alone is gonna cost that mover way more than any fines he might have gotten.

[@ipfeldspar]

An excellent observation. I hadn't considered cost. Thank-You for viewing, and commenting, and thinking!!!

[@happydays8171]

O'hare towing. If that's Chicago, it'll cost all you've got, your first born, and some body parts.

[@pauloconnor2980]

@@happydays8171As Peter Crenshaw, from the Three Investigators, would say:” I’ll buy a double helping of that”

[@Thehoelogdog]

Are there any down time costs a rail company can add on? holding up not only a commuter train , but if there was also a freight train, that could be huge if they do.

[@robmoney4life]

I was thinking the same thing

[@US.XPRESS6091]

That tow truck honk was insane

[@ipfeldspar]

Agreed, but heck, that entire super tow rig is insane! LOL Thank-You for viewing and commenting!

[@toomasargel8503]

In Estonia have traffic signal " Heavy trailer not allowed " taht is like figure (picture) at trailer siluette black trailer and down is like 20 T ( 20 tons max trailer ) or truck and down is 12 M (12meters long is max truck ).

[@ipfeldspar]

About a week after this happened, the City of Elmhurst posted sign, just like the ones you describe!

[@anotherview9604]

It's time for railroads to post signs that certain types of tractor trailers will not clear the hump and recommend an alternate route. Nah that would be too simple. :-) And consider the cost to the RR for the trains that are delayed by this and the crashes that happen also.

[@kathyyoung1774]

I have seen some signs like that, not nearly enough, and I found alternate routes. This guy shroud have realized he couldn’t make that.

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

They do but a lot of these are non-speaking Americans that can't read English so they follow their GPS is and they're not truck GPS is their car GPS. This is very predominant down in Georgia you look at how many times a truck gets nailed by a train in Georgia especially around the Atlanta area within about a hundred miles of Atlanta they're high crowned crossings like this and they even have signs

[@gregoryquint7653]

Nope. I've seen a train bridge that still rips off air conditioners of rvs and tops of trucks. Seems to me they could dig it out to make more clearance, but that would make to much sense.

[@boydcook9554]

It's time to pay the fuck attention

[@ipfeldspar]

Signs went up the week after this happened. So many people have viewed this, and commented, that I created a new video that explains the back story..... kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3zTd6x-rpl6ftU

[@James-yl6jj]

Where's a yard dog truck when ya need one!!?? Lmao!!

[@richardmann4006]

James Stier would’ve been especially helpful here huh? Lol

[@robmoney4life]

I was thinking the same thing i wonder why they don't make regular trucks with a elevating 5th wheel

[@daviddollar6679]

Yard dog s have a hydraulically operated fifth wheel .Raise anywhere from 12 to 24 inches or more!

[@josefsezbrisko9064]

@@robmoney4life Here it would be more appropriate to ask who designed it and who built it. And that truck should have a designated route for it to take. It is a shame to pull such long containers down the road.

[@ipfeldspar]

Yup!

[@joecummings1260]

Readjust the leveling valve for the air suspension., give it about a minute to raise up, and then back up. It's a little 1/4 inch nut and bolt, and easily accessible. Instead they turn it into a project

[@ipfeldspar]

Thank-You for viewing and commenting. I agree with you almost 100% I* take issue with your word "project" as it should be pluralized to "projects." There were several sets of people trying to get this trailer off the tracks.....

[@geraldstrainstrucksandplan4904]

I love it when the driver says hey don’t post that

[@ipfeldspar]

He instantly gave this video the views it has! Thank-You for viewing and commenting!

[@DowntownWithBrown]

Hopefully they'll put up a sign warning of low ground clearance at this crossing.

[@ipfeldspar]

That's what the driver thought should happen. I'm not so sure that would help anyone with a low-boy trailer....?

[@DowntownWithBrown]

Whenever there's a crossing with a hill, there's always an alternative. For instance, the underpass at Robert T. Palmer Drive.

[@martymarsh3937]

Yes, that always works with blind people, but I would wonder how if he can't see that big hump in the road how is he going to see a sign.

[@Cryptonymicus]

The tow bill might help with that.

[@ipfeldspar]

Within ten days a bunch of signs went up.....

[@gamerscomen8201]

It was funny when the guy was like HAY DONT POST THAT

[@nelachovancova2094]

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[@ipfeldspar]

Yes! He gave me millions of views! Here is a newer video that explains some of the crossing information! kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3zTd6x-rpl6ftU

[@josephernstcivil6545]

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[@harsharodge5023]

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[@CadeRankin2006]

I like it how that man said 'Hay don't post that'

[@ipfeldspar]

His comment probably earned the first million views! LOL. Thank-You for viewing and commenting!

[@captainjohn787]

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has specific rules designed to prevent these kind of incidents; that, plus the Federal Railway Administration's Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing Handbook provide sufficient information about grade crossings and their physical characteristics so that drivers and/or their employers/operators can avoid potential snags such as this . . . the penalties for violating the FMCSA rules are pretty severe, including fines and suspension of CDLs (Commercial Driver's License).

[@ipfeldspar]

Thank-You for that contribution. This is valuable information for me, as now I can now cite the reference for that would give any driver the data in a given neighborhood. Yup! As the grade was high, and the truck bed low, it would be more than prudent to check THE authoritative reference for that location.

[@user-pf2rd9el3c]

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[@ipfeldspar]

Thank-You for viewing. I have created an update video which has more information.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3zTd6x-rpl6ftU

[@fatjellydonutglaze2230]

That trunking company must have paid a lot of money for the stoppage

[@mikelowery5741]

Them UP/Metra boys gettin paid Triple OT hahah

[@ipfeldspar]

Yeah, the UP crew might have picked up some OT, but I think the driver was simply sent on his way....? @@mikelowery5741

[@geovannaalvarado2014]

That could be dangerous, because a semi on three railway tracks, it could start a train versus truck moment

[@ipfeldspar]

Over in Clarendon Hills, a Metra train hit a much smaller truck and a Metra passenger was killed. You are right, it doesn't take much..... Thank-You for viewing and commenting!!!

[@williammyers9773]

Idk if it would have worked or not, but I would have hooked back at a 90* angle so as to have some traction and tried to slowly pull it as if heading down the tracks and then back down on

[@ipfeldspar]

Interesting. I can see how that would work. I'll take a big guess that it not happen as no one wanted to take a chance with ripping out the high cost rubberized crossing....?

[@guybrooks3480]

Look @ that belly box, I worked for National, for several years , good co. Good drivers, this can happen to anyone, that being said , you gotta know what you truck can\can't do, lesson learned

[@clydeferguson519]

Back in the ancient day( Before I got a CDL) I saw an Allied Van Lines semi try to shove his fishbelly trailer under a 12 underpass with an incline on the other side. He split it in two.

[@ipfeldspar]

Thank-You! I think you are the one person who has spoke up for the company and I agree with your opinion. Here is additional info about the trailer.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3zTd6x-rpl6ftU Thank-You for viewing and commenting!

[@ipfeldspar]

Ouch!

[@robertbowman3406]

What we need here is one of those trucks that unload trailers at docks. That have that fifth wheel that can raise and lower. Job done just find one soon.

[@ipfeldspar]

I wonder why emergency services had not thought any of this out ahead of time.....?

[@grumpycarlsworld]

Tow trucks down under (wreckers in US talk) have a fifth wheel converter that attaches to the boom. They could have unhooked the prime mover and lifted the front of the trailer, just like above mentioned dock shunter/mule could.

[@dimitristheophilopoulos8436]

Does not seem that the recovery truck would be able to pass the other side.It seems lower than the semi especially behind the steering wheel

[@IKEscountryballs]

I like how someone says hey don’t approach that he’s like stay back everyone

[@ipfeldspar]

When I first showed up, things were a bit confused. One person told me to keep moving but another was like don't worry about it. Several minutes later, they were letting people cross the tracks but would not let anyone hang next to the truck.....

[@avontaprice6296]

At 4:07 that O'hare wrecker has it's own tv show & the tv show is called wrecked.

[@ipfeldspar]

Yes! We're all aware of it, and it was surreal when they were ones who got it done! I have another "O'Hare " video showing a Freeway clean-up, on my Emergency Playlist!

[@avontaprice6296]

@@ipfeldspar can you put it on KZbin please & thank you?🤨😕🤨🤨🤨😕😕😕🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@chooch1995]

Just as I’m saying to myself “Where in the Hell is O’Hare towing when you need them?” & look who shows up!!

[@Thegangs4]

Keep your word to your self there trying to do a good video so you should shut the fouk

[@ipfeldspar]

Yup! The local tow heroes!

[@sonnypruitt6639]

Truck coming the other way, was placarded Flammable and did not have 4-way flashers on nor did it stop before crossing.

[@meredithbenjamin6694]

Hi Sunny, haven't seen you in a long while, I need to seek your video.😎

[@ipfeldspar]

I think the cops waved him across.....

[@ipfeldspar]

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[@ipfeldspar]

Ah! Thank-You for that. This recently became a sub-topic of the discussion. Thank-You!!!!

[@hermit375]

why when the tractor un-hooked didn't they get a wrecker in and lift the trailer high enough to clear the tracks instead of dilly dallying with blocks of wood -- even if the was able to move the trailer still will bottom out it's a moving van they don't weigh much lift with a loader or whatevers close supply air to trailer and move on.. a train waiting and traffic stopped the meter is running

[@ipfeldspar]

A very good question!

[@heyrod59]

Pretty sure there was a sign with a pic/diagram that basically told the driver not to cross there, all elevated (above grade) crossings are marked with this sign on BOTH sides of the crossing and well in advance of encountering the crossing. Driver must be a part time driver for SWIFT.......

[@ipfeldspar]

Nope, no signs! However, within a week a bunch of signs got posted and they are still there. If the driver skated on a ticket, it would be only because there was no signage...!

[@aaronbays4]

I feel bad for all those poor saps stuck on that commuter train who were late for work. At least the train stopped in time, this could have been a lot nastier if the truck got stuck with the train bearing down on that crossing at high speed.

[@robertwalker5521]

"late for work"..EEESH. !

[@ipfeldspar]

How do you explain it to the Boss? Here is my update video.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3zTd6x-rpl6ftU

[@ipfeldspar]

Thank-You for viewing!!!

[@poppiarlin5612]

Every truck and every trailer equipped with air ride should have a valve to raise or lower the air ride suspension. Raising this a few inches would definitely help.

[@ipfeldspar]

I think pretty much everyone watching this would agree with you! I created a new video with extra info.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3zTd6x-rpl6ftU Thank-you for viewing and commenting!

[@pearldiver1006]

Drop boxes are a pain. Used run doubles with drop boxes.

[@ipfeldspar]

Double ouch! Thank-You for viewing. Here is extra info if you are interested.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3zTd6x-rpl6ftU

[@johnlawsonsr1589]

Why was the power divider on that freight shacker not kicked on for this issue?

[@ipfeldspar]

I'll let the truck people answer that one. I'm still trying just to run the camera! LOL! In the comment thread, there are a number of people who specify something mechanical withing the trucks drive train. I'll guess that you are referencing that that is like a differential where power can be individually controlled for each wheel....?

[@johnlawsonsr1589]

@@ipfeldspar yea my Kenworth T 2000 had a power divider for my rear axles so I could get out of soft spots at a customers location. Came in handy a few times.

[@jimmydaleclouse9675]

All part of driving, knowing the clearance of your truck and trailer. Blocking the trains will cost you 😂

[@pauloconnor2980]

As Peter Crenshaw, from the Three Investigators, would say:” I’ll buy a double helping of that”

[@ipfeldspar]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3zTd6x-rpl6ftU This video offers more information....!

[@ipfeldspar]

Hey! That's a great comment. I missed it the first time around. I'll just say that Uncle Titus and Jupiter Jones would have liked this truck in the salvage yard! (The Secret of Terror Railroad Crossing....?)

[@fostoriadistrictrailfan3907]

That metra in the beginning *OH COME ON*

[@user-yp4ib6cl3i]

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[@fostoriadistrictrailfan3907]

@@user-yp4ib6cl3i I Have No Idea what that means. srry.

[@ipfeldspar]

That Metra train was many a persons first choice as a means to clear the track!

[@jamesdeclan7538]

this is why you call the emergency call line

[@ipfeldspar]

That's Right!

[@kevinlynch1227]

Luckily the train engineer had good Vision or was very aware and stopped the train in plenty of time. Many other Engineers or a heavy long Freight train may have dented or damaged his truck?

[@ipfeldspar]

It's mostly due to the proximity of the rail yard. The trains are already a little slower between the Elmhurst Station and the yard. And, you are right-on when speak of luck! Thank-You for viewing and commenting!

[@kevinlynch1227]

@@ipfeldspar Thank YOU, for your videos!!!

[@apersson850]

Then comes the driver! If it spins for ten seconds, there's no point in continuing the same way. You have to change something.

[@TheSiriusEnigma]

apersson850 they are called “traction aids”. Ice is slippery. So is steel. They actually tried them on 2 wheels... so the other 2 ended up spinning.

[@ipfeldspar]

Thank-You for viewing and commenting....!

[@R6-D2]

Hell of a place for a drop and hook :)

[@ipfeldspar]

I was having weird thoughts like; "if the tow truck fails they can use the Metra train to smash the truck off the tracks...."

[@billynowlin2352]

R6-D2

[@joshualiffick6512]

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[@speckledperch4158]

Loved that comment! Them stick haulers are crazy! lol lol lol

[@kathyyoung1774]

Irving P. Feldspar That trailer was probably full of some family’s possessions. They don’t deserve to have everything they own destroyed. They haven’t done anything wrong.

[@sahidullah]

Irving P. Feldspar, the truck got stuck on the tracks.

[@sahidullah]

Irving P. Feldspar, the trailer is lsrge as an Atlas Van lines truck.

[@ipfeldspar]

The trailer bottomed out on the approach.

[@ipfeldspar]

It is what I would describe as a large semi-trailer combo. That bad boy can hold a lot of stuff...!!!!

[@ricardovalencia5020]

Hermosas ciudades, Saludos desde torreón Coahuila México

[@ipfeldspar]

Hola! Thank-You very much for viewing and commenting!

[@scottied67]

The railroad is responsible to ensure the approaches to the tracks only drop so many inches in so many feet to prevent this from happening.

[@dknowles60]

No they are not

[@mikemurphy5046]

On the contrary, the road designers are responsible, but the truckers should use their head as well. The railroad was there first, without doubt.

[@terrywilder9]

@@mikemurphy5046 Yes. Notice the driver telling him not to post it!

[@ipfeldspar]

Maybe. It depends on the original grade crossing agreement between the town and the railroad. Historically, the railroads have allowed a easement provided that the railroad is not exposed to any liability. However, it is common sense to advertise the steepness, or weakness, of any rail crossing!

[@ipfeldspar]

Maybe, see above.

[@Narpets2112]

"Hey, don't post that!" lol

[@dylankilner1305]

Lmao

[@ipfeldspar]

@@dylankilner1305 Thank you for viewing....!

[@jackx4311]

Only in America; hump-backed grade crossings all over the country, and they build 40 foot trailers with about 3" ground clearance . . .

[@ipfeldspar]

Here, in America, we have a expressway style railroad underpass that is ly twohundred feet from where the truck got stuck. It is part of the marked "truck route" through town. Here is the video for the back story on the crossing... kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3zTd6x-rpl6ftU

[@irelandbloke]

Great catch 👍🏻

[@ipfeldspar]

Thank-You!!!

[@irelandbloke]

@@ipfeldspar You're very welcome ! 👍

[@bendover9411]

And he didn't think that would happen?

[@yenbuithi157]

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[@robertwalker5521]

ASK HIM !

[@ipfeldspar]

High up in the cab he should have seen it coming!

[@ipfeldspar]

He seemed like a nice guy who made a bad choice.......

[@TomIannucci22]

Why not post it? It's cool to watch.

[@ipfeldspar]

He was a pretty decent sort. Interesting how he sort of suspected

[@synthiaford5573]

I am going to post😀😎😀

[@synthiaford5573]

wayne clark who in hell do you think you are calling a bitch. You don't even know me.

[@filip78channel15]

Railroad crossing's immediate approach has a very poor vertical profile. No wonder, why HGV had a trouble to negotiate this.

[@ipfeldspar]

From above, the railroad and streets are not perfectly lined up. The driver had to take his rig through a jog, and then, up and over the embankment. Maybe he over fixated on the jog?

[@JamesEllison69]

That guy is so embarrassed! XD 🤣

[@ipfeldspar]

I agree, however he kept his chin up. I'm curious as to whether his co-workers, friends, and family, will ever let him forget this! Thank-You for viewing!

[@U1000joerg]

That's why I love our European trucks with air suspension and level control.

[@ipfeldspar]

Seems to be standard over there. I have no idea of what's standard on the Western Hemisphere trucks....?

[@bestamerica]

' that is why national trailer company put 8 SMALL wheels on the rear trailer and low height... very bad design

[@pauloconnor2980]

As Peter Crenshaw, from the Three Investigators, would say:” I’ll buy a double helping of that”

[@ipfeldspar]

I think Jupiter Jones is more intelligent.......

[@ipfeldspar]

For over the road, yeah, a poor design. For residential moving it is a palace with loads of room. The design eliminates the need for a second truck which reduces cost. As long as the Driver is experienced there will be no problems.

[@alancameron2433]

I did not learn to drive a transport truck this way.

[@ipfeldspar]

You're saying someone taught him to do this? LOL...! Thank-You very much for viewing and getting me to laugh!

[@tranquilitymusicrecord]

That man must've really hated his job

[@ipfeldspar]

?????

[@user-fy1ou8ni9w]

Никогда раньше не видел ничего подобного. Кто-то оставил трейлер на рельсах, преградив движение поездов, а этот водитель своего KENWORTH W900 не побоялся заехать на рельсы. Желаю этому человеку и его родителям здоровья и долгих лет жизни. Родители воспитали героя.

[@IKEscountryballs]

Russian

[@ipfeldspar]

Here is the update video.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3zTd6x-rpl6ftU Thank-You for viewing and commenting on my video!

[@ipfeldspar]

Yes!

[@Survivor1547]

I'm Glad No Trains Were Harmed.

[@ipfeldspar]

I should put that up in the caption....! LOL!!!

[@Sergidy]

Nota 10 para este motorista! Será que ele tirou sua habilitação por telefone?

[@ipfeldspar]

I don't know how it got called in but there were a lot of witnesses!

[@mikeef747]

What surprises me is a big metro area like Chicago is using diesel engines instead of a Electric for their commuter lines in 2020

[@ipfeldspar]

The Illinois Central Electrics are the only "Metra" electrics now in service. I'll guess it was a lot easier to burn coal than it was to run wires. There is still some talk of electrifying the rails but no sane person would ever put up the huge amount of cash necessary.

[@CNFMedia]

Wasn't O'Hare towing a TV show...

[@markrobinson3830]

Yep. It sure was

[@tobycameron317]

A reality show. The company has certainly kept going even if the series didn't.

[@shadiprincezz]

Cops And Firefighters kjjv

[@shannondonnelly947]

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[@lizaniagutierrez3016]

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[@nolsknows1]

you should send this video to National moving!!! high quality drivers

[@ipfeldspar]

I suspect they know.....

[@thomasboese3793]

I'm sure someone at the home office does all of the routing for the drivers. That way the home office "knows" if the load is worth what is being charged to haul it.

[@skmajju2475]

nolsknows1 his.

[@skmajju2475]

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[@KevinBenecke]

Did anyone think to have the driver lock the power divider? I think it would've pushed itself off if they did.

[@ipfeldspar]

I hate to admit this, but what is a power divider? Some sort of differential manual control? Thank-You for viewing and commenting!

[@KevinBenecke]

@@ipfeldspar It is a switch on the dash that locks the center differential between the drives together which should give the truck more traction in slippery situations. Normal driving is done with it off. It's almost like 4 wheel drive for a semi. It is also referred to as a "differential lock." The picture on the switch should be a picture of the drive train and to one side say "Lock." It is in the unlock position for normal driving conditions.

[@Anonymous-og2jf]

Glad to know that the train was stopped before it causes more damages

[@ipfeldspar]

It was coincidentally making a stop at Elmhurst Stationand that head is not too far forward of where the rain usually stops. The passengers were kept on the train for a long time. I cannot remember if they allowed anyone out.....

[@hotshotsportz6006]

6:47 Metra coming to the crossing

[@ipfeldspar]

This is my update video.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3zTd6x-rpl6ftU

[@nickybritain4900]

Keep spinning those wheels, it might move eventually. Oh, it’s not moving, I wonder why!

[@ipfeldspar]

Our friend friction was clearly absent!

[@timlaxtonsr3729]

Why didn't they just lift the rear of the trailor and let the rig back it up?

[@ipfeldspar]

Supposedly, they were afraid that would somehow destroy the rubberized crossing.

[@dae8053]

The air dynamic flaps looked like they could be raised.

[@jamesdauphinais2705]

D A E moving trailers are much lower to the ground. Bottom of the trailers are for ramp storage.

[@ipfeldspar]

Flaps? You mean the storage compartment?

[@ipfeldspar]

Ramps, pads, four wheelers, and any poor hourly guy who doesn't fit up in the cab.......

[@themourning1783]

I can see this as possibly an easy mistake once if nobody ever warned u about this kind of situation but it looks pretty extreme. I would hope I would see a major problem. Luckily I was warned but I never imagined a spot this extreme. Its hard for me to imagine myself not catching this one, even with no idea of a potential hang up on tracks

[@ipfeldspar]

That is a thoughtful comment! Thank-You for viewing and commenting. Here is a update.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3zTd6x-rpl6ftU

[@worthey1969]

I would have disconnected the tractor leveling valve and manually raised the ride hight

[@worthey1969]

@Jose Oquendo on the truck frame just above the rear axle

[@marknielsen5917]

You'd blow out the air bags

[@worthey1969]

@@marknielsen5917 I have been a truck and trailer mecanic for 11 years as long as they aren't dry rotted it's perfectly safe the bags are rated for twice the capacity of the trucks compressor output, and the tank also has a pressure safety valve to prevent an over pressured system.

[@marknielsen5917]

Worthey1969 I've been a Diesel truck and heavy equipment tech since 1997,that's 22 years.Ive seen air bags blown from over inflation several times.So I'm disagreeing with you.Mark Nielsen

[@marknielsen5917]

Oh yeah,by the way the leveling valve is what regulates the air pressure in the air bags.So by disconnecting the valve you also disconnected the air pressure regulator.Mark the Tech

[@Iowarail]

Railroad probably melted down all the way to North Platte, NE.

[@ipfeldspar]

It would have been fun to be at the Harrimann Center when it went down! Yup! It is very easy to picture the UP guys freaking wild!

[@tichdaddy1]

I really feel bad for this driver. I'm thankfull no one was injured, except for the CDL drivers pride :(. I see O'Hare towing on scene. Were'nt they on tru TV's "wrecked " show awhile back? I liked that show..

[@ipfeldspar]

Yup, O'Hare came to the rescue. I can sympathize with the Driver as the crossing was not clearly marked. He handled the situation with dignity and aplomb. And!!! I think he was able to talk himself out of a ticket. Here is my update video.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3zTd6x-rpl6ftU

[@uplandrailfan7307]

It seams everyone was disrespectful to him.

[@ipfeldspar]

Possibly not disrespectful, more like impatient.....?

[@ryanbillingsley26]

He said don't post the video and what you do? Your a rebel I like you

[@ipfeldspar]

Thank-You! Here is my update video.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3zTd6x-rpl6ftU

[@thrashermeister]

why are trailers so low? in Russia you'll catch the first road hole and leave your trailer there if it has such low bottom

[@ipfeldspar]

Hi! The lower compartment is used for moving equipment and possibly cargo. Years ago, this type of truck could easily move an entire household. The idea is to keep everything on a single truck. These days, people have so much stuff that they need a second truck....!

[@DavidJ909]

Driver better have that logbook right

[@ipfeldspar]

Hi! I believe that you are the very first viewer to even mention the log book. Yeah, it makes sense that they would look at everything. I'm not a truck driver so I didn't think of it until you mentioned it. Thank-You very much for viewing and commenting!

[@OldSchool-px1xk]

they should build an underpass at this location. The tracks are too elevated. And no congestion when gates are closed

[@ipfeldspar]

The Palmer Drive underpass is exactly one block to the west of this grade crossing. The driver mis-calculated but the City of Elmhurst did rush to get some warning signs on that crossing.

[@redrock717]

Anthony Smith they should? How about the driver should have been able to visualize that he couldn't get over it.

[@jamescampbell7780]

That incident must have happened a number of times before, surely. Signs seem to be well overdue!

[@danielrose1392]

With a underpass is close by, I think they should ban semis and other long vehicles on that level crossing instead of just posting warning signs.

[@ipfeldspar]

Seeing/sensing the incline was his call. He did not get it right. I would have thought that sitting way up in the truck would make it easier to see this....?

[@TriStateRailfan]

0:25 voice sounds like Chris Farley

[@vernondouglas4425]

yeah it dose

[@mariaHerrera-dl1fq]

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[@alexanderrangelperez4629]

Tri State Railfan ProductionsTM

[@ipfeldspar]

Thank-You! As an old fat guy I like that type of talk!!!

[@nickygamertvniceguys4234]

Tri State Railfan ProductionsTM iii

[@ThenewguyYT]

Man do i miss Wreaked

[@ipfeldspar]

TV show?

[@user-zv6gx6ve5g]

И что думает водитель когда подъезжал. К. Этому переезду неужели нет указателя , по. Перекосам. подъёма?

[@ipfeldspar]

Translation: And what does the driver think when he pulls up. K. Is there really no signpost for this crossing? Skews. rise? My Reply: Hi! The translation from Russian to English was not done well. I do understand part of your question. There were no warning signs at this crossing when the Driver got stuck. A week later, the City erected signs. Thank-You for viewing and commenting.....!!!!!

[@26TptCoy]

6:50 here come da trains ... all 25 of dem lol

[@ipfeldspar]

This week (Feb 2023) A local railfan reported that there were about thirty trains on the West Line!

[@DENS973]

Hey don't post that guy, too late...LOL.

[@ipfeldspar]

I wonder if his moving company posted his picture on the bulletine board, with his quote.....?!

[@dominik-bu5yz]

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[@amyjojinkerson6745]

that trailer is dug in like an Alabama tick

[@ipfeldspar]

I'm a gonna steal that comment! LOL...!!!

[@someguy8427]

Dat sucks, hope metra does something about it

[@ipfeldspar]

Some signs went up in that next week. Here is my update video with more information... kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3zTd6x-rpl6ftU