Rail traffic in Serbia - A Switchman, old signal box, track junction and chainways - Station Šebešić

[@jst.hilaire354]

This is an absolute treat. The country, the simplicity, the dog and the dignity of a man's work day. Bravo

[@arthurnorton1955]

Exquisite. Not a word spoken, except incidentally and briefly in the background. No music, no explanation, simply the quiet dignity of a man doing his job. The dog was a delightful supporting actor. A pure delight.

[@dbeach4044]

One of the most delightful railroad films ever.

[@kristenburnout1]

This video has everything. Excellent cinematography, beautiful old infrastructure, the legendary G16 Kenedi locomotives, and last, but not least: A dog! Outstanding work!

[@kjyu4539]

a peaceful friendly dog

[@laszlonemet4425]

@@kjyu4539 like mines, chasing rolling things

[@williamkurzenberger4607]

I only wish that some beautiful Serbian women were in it, as well.

[@mahaimahaibhai9808]

@@laszlonemet4425 e po..

[@kirankumari-pr7tt]

@@kjyu4539 ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[@allen_steel1236]

The beautiful interaction of the mechanisms leave you speechless, mechanical simplicity at its finest. No computers, no GPS systems. Just a clock timetable and a human. I'm sure this cannot compete with the massive operations and switching systems that are used for railroads moving thousands of cars a day. But it's refreshing to know that at least somewhere in the world this technology still exists is understood and appreciated the cinematography and setting his breathtaking.

[@jackx4311]

Actually, the interlocking in a signal box *is* a computer - but mechanical rather than electronic! Such signal boxes are in daily use on preserved steam railways all over Britain - and as long as signalmen, traincrews and shunters work strictly to the rule book, they are perfectly effective.

[@111jacare]

It is quite interesting that you say that. I have been tied up with the weighing industry for many years, and the old beam type weighing equipment is a lot more reliable and accurate than the electronic scales that are being sold today. There are some electronic weighbridges that have to be calibrated twice a year, and there are some mechanical weighbridges that you test, check your notes, and find that it has lost 1 or 2 kg at capacity of 60 tonnes in the last 12 months. Conversely, there are some mechanical weighbridges that were not installed correctly, and they have to be serviced twice a year to keep them within error. The very occasional electronic weighbridge can go 5 years without adjustment, but this is the exception rather than the rule.

[@jackx4311]

@@111jacare - I can well believe it. The signalling equipment I use needs to be installed and maintained by people who know how to do it, but the maintenance and repairs are simple. And as for reliability - it puts my computer to shame!

[@thomasmann9216]

Very interesting to see the old-fashioned semaphore signals and the manually-operated switches and crossing gates. That gentleman has a very responsible job.

[@jaybarber68]

That’s one job you can’t screw up, or people will die!😮

[@milosarambasic7146]

@@jaybarber68 That is work on branch line in Serbia

[@tomcat5166]

Do Serbians still follow these traditional control systems?

[@GüntherGabler]

@@tomcat5166 Not only the Serbians, most of the European countries have these old interlocking systems. For example, Germany has around 600 mechanical railway interlockings in use.

[@tomcat5166]

Ohh thanks for the information.@@GüntherGabler

[@FirstAid1]

What a superb video! As a dispatcher, these picture straight bring back great memories. When I started working for the Austrian Railway in 2008, still many lines (even some mainlines) were equipped with Siemens&Halske Interlockings and I had the great opportunity to work at least with one of them (althoug it was the modernized version with electric switches, but still had the typical blocking apparat on top) It worked exceptionally well, also on this quite busy single track line, with up to 80-90 train movements per 24 hours. As I fear, this type of interlockings will be, at least here in Austria, extinct in a few years. All the best to my serbian colleagues!

[@philiprufus4427]

The West Highland Railway in Scotland still had mechanical signalling and token block all through the seventies. I once sat with a mate on a late Ociober night chatting to the porter/signalman in front of a roaring log fire. The chat was occasionaly interupted by the bells of the token machines which were in the station office. The big station clock ticked constantly, this was 1970,and I was 17years old. Arrocher Station was fattened some thirty eight years ago,the old signalman will be long gone,I am now old myself.

[@brentbiel5425]

VR?

[@cedarcam]

@@philiprufus4427 We still have a few lines worked with that system (2022). It is sad to see the old mechanical signals and tokens replaced by modern electrical signalling and radio tokens but the railway has to progress. There are plenty of heritage railways using the old ways which are always good to see.

[@andraskertai4969]

Which railway line was this? Arlbergbahn?

[@FirstAid1]

@@andraskertai4969 it was the railway line 110 between Tulln and St. Pölten. When they built the high-speed line between Wien hbf and St. Pölten many freight trains were diverted via that route.

[@dreamofmirrors]

I love this channel! Thanks to the railwayman who had the idea of showing us this piece of history!

[@ladislavcermak2288]

Exactly the same kind of signals, barriers, signalling equipment and wire routing, like in former Czechoslovakia. No wonder, since we were in the same monarchy :) Thanks for splendid video.

[@noelhass3712]

Thoroughly enjoyed watching that clip! Memories of how the job used to be, manually operated crossing gates, double wire pull signals & switches and the magneto telephone, loved it all! Great memories! Thankyou, Dobro Fala!

[@zeljkokunce4171]

25 minuta potpunog užitka za ljubitelje željeznice. Izvanredni snimci, odlična slika, perfektna kompozicija. Bolje nego ijedna epizoda Eisenbahn Romantick na njemačkoj TV. Totalno profesionalni uradak.

[@stewartross1233]

I don't know if it was for the camera but it was nice to see the signalman and his immaculate uniform. Looked like someone proud to do his job.

[@amarillorose7810]

This is Šebešić railway station, village about 20 kilometers away from Subotica. This is old railway station located on the Subotica - Sombor - Vinkovci railway line. Mostly freight trains pass that line on their alternative route between central and northern Serbia. This is an alternative route due to construction works at railway line between Novi Sad and Subotica and to Hungarian border. The line is quite neglected and unused, but due to the works on the high-speed railway Novi Sad - Subotica, it started to be used a little more as a substitute. If it will be renovated and modernized, it will probably be when the mentioned line is finished.

[@santhoshlkumar6743]

Thank you for this information

[@船橋のモブ]

日本人にもgoogleにも解りやすい解説ありがとうございます。 ダイヤグラムを確認しながらスマホの時間を確認して動かない転轍器を操作しに行く行為が違和感ありました。長年放置されて鎖やレールが錆々なところを見ると、およそ30年前の設備を使っているのだろうと想像しました。 余談ですが撮影者のイッヌが事故に巻き込まれないか気になりました。

[@rakenzy]

Baš sam prošle nedelje objašnjavao bratancu kako se voz preusmerava. Ovo će mu pomoći i vizuelno da shvati. Hvala ti Dule!

[@linoadventure3593]

To us railroad enthusiasts, any incoming post by our dear Dulevoz is as exciting as the new blockbuster coming to the corner theater! And each one of them has a story to tell.. very nice to watch this one in late 2022, he made my day again. Again thank you so much and greetings from the French Alps 👍 : )

[@TheRossz]

Sacuvani trenuci istorije. Buduca generacija ce biti zahvalna za ovaj snimak. Toliko od komplimenata za autora, a hvala i Branetu sto je ucestovao! 💙

[@andersholt4653]

Brilliant video. It's heartwarming to see that the old technology is still going strong. More please.

[@FuzeHC]

What a beautiful peace of art! Thank you so much for this lovely film.

[@mickd1239]

Superb Serb film !! Gets the thumbs up from me . Seasons greetings to everyone out there !!! All over the world.!!!

[@adamstahl3948]

In the Czech Republic, elektromechanical device is also no exception. Amazing video. 👌

[@michelmartin6739]

en France le réseau ferroviaire à encore des installations de ce type

[@alistairkewish651]

And, I understand, used in Slovakia.

[@darbhasastry2138]

It is a very intersting vedio.this kind of vedios must be nessary to Mankind Presently

[@luvinthejazz]

This is fantastic, thank your for making this video. Thank you especially for not putting music over it. The mechanics make their own beautiful music here. Also, thank you for no narration. This is beautiful.

[@ndpetrovic]

Ovo nije obican film, ovo je remek delo! Inace retko kada pogledam neki video do kraja i uvek preskacem pojedine delove, ali ovde je svaki sekund imao svoju pricu i potpuno uzivanje. Svaka cast!

[@tanithrosenbaum]

That looks like old austrian/german mechanical interlocking technology with induction-electric line blocking. Increasingly rare these days. Magnificent! Thank you very much!

[@erzahler1930]

This was excellent cinematography! Professionally photographed and presented. A day in the life of a Serbian switchman. I greatly enjoyed watching it!

[@johnacton5417]

Once in a while you come across videos like this. A credit to all those involved - Wonderful.

[@z14t]

A great showing of operations of the signalling system at the station.

[@srinivasaiyer22]

Delightful to watch. The dog is also an important actor in this video.Charming countryside

[@Glupinickname]

This is a great short documentary. You should really try to send it to some documentary film festival or seomthing! I'm fascinated by the old technology on display here. Yes, it's obviously not in the best shape, but I'm amazed by the ingenuity of it. It works not only without computers, but pretty much without electricity, too! And yet, the switchman can do most of his tasks remotely from inside his station: moving railroad switches, dropping the ramp at the railroad crossing and even hitting the alarm bell. One hundred percent EMP-proof technology! And also, the dog!

[@maxmegamax2174]

Yeah, this video is absolutley amazing, really interesting seeing all the mechanics, the atmosphere is perfect, excellent camerawork!

[@ItchingToScratch]

Very cool to see the mechanics and chains in action!

[@plhebel1]

Artistic resonance with "how it is done", , , No arguments nor discussions,, Time, necessity, and the gift of innovation, understanding of duty,,, equals another day, like the last in success. Thank you, A wonderful journey thru time, function and art.

[@ldegmtrainspotter]

Amazing rail movie! Great angles and super captures! Good work master! MEGA THUMBS UP All the best from Dublin Andrew

[@dunuth]

This MIGHT be the best rail video I've seen. Gives me so much nostalgia and brings memories. Execution is brilliant. Thank you.

[@3_d]

Спасибо за видео! На века раньше строили, сколько лет функционирует

[@sluzbazaorganizacijucentra4050]

DUŠANE,SVAKA ČAST,ZNAČI PROFESIONALNE KLIPOVE IMAŠ,OTKRIO SAM TE NOĆAS ,ZNAČI MELEM ZA OČI I UŠI,SAMO JOŠ MIRIS DA PRENESEŠ HAHA.DA SI ŽIV I ZDRAV !VELIKI POZDRAV OD VELIKOG LJUBITELJA ŽELEZNICE.

[@by_feram]

Beautiful video. I still remember - electronic is more convenient today but not much more reliable. BRAVO & LIKE

[@muhammadanassiddiki5753]

Calm, Quiet, no unnecessary music, no narration, meticulous detailing in information depiction, nice cinematography, and awesome environment with the Dog !! Nice content to learn many things !👍

[@sugarbertie1143]

What an interesting video. Some old infrastructure there as well. Seems quite a busy line as well for such a rural location. One thing for sure that signalman has got a lonely but busy job!

[@susangordonmerdler4036]

This is fantastic work! Thank you for showing these mechanisms so clearly!

[@dusty.7792]

Awesome video! The Siemens&Halske system has a special space in my heart. This whole station looks almost just as Telekgerendás, a small village in Hungary. Same system, same station building, almost the same track layout. However I have to mention, that the system in the video looks to be in a way worse condition than the one we have here, also we only turn the inductor 8 times. With the needed maintenance, it can be a lovable little system for branch lines.

[@michaeltrilck5680]

Hello Mr. Dusty! You‘re right,Sir! It is S&H… My Dad, he was born 1929,passend away 2015, has learned on this old Systems like S&H,S&S,Stahmer,Jüdel a.s.o. Bis Profession was „Signal Betriebs - Hauptmechaniker bei der Deutschen Reichsbahn“. Beliebe ne,mate! He know‘s ALL the screws,kables,levers ,knockles by his first namens and nick names…

[@dusty.7792]

@@michaeltrilck5680 wow amazing!

[@michaeltrilck5680]

@@dusty.7792 That‘s for shure,mate! BUT NOW, the „old Former Reichsbahner“ Are all gone… Nobody know‘s exactly how it REALY works… The Eisenbahn Museum Nürnberg asking these old guys for ther exhibitions ,to make it working/running… Now they have lost all the expertise ,with these old man it is gone…

[@dusty.7792]

They can't get a S&H to work again?

[@michaeltrilck5680]

@@dusty.7792 The Problem is to put all these Parts it together, if it was dismounted year ago… Many Parts have been mached to each other by hand. You can‘t just take apart an entire Interlocking and throw one in a pile and years or decades later… ther‘s no more left with the experience of the old with the knowledge of the old…

[@Hotaru_T0m0e]

I swear I could also feel the smell of wood burning in a fireplace nearby, the cold breeze on my skin and the vibration of the train wheels! Amazing! Just beautiful!

[@Dylans-Depot]

Wonderful video! Love the dog chasing the trains haha. Funny how in The Netherlands we have a touristic railway that uses the same kind of mechanical interlocking. And in Serbia it's everyday doings

[@ifzwischendurch]

In Austria, there were also such old interlockings on some lines until recently. They have now been replaced by digital systems because they can save on employees in this way. One of the old systems was moved directly to the museum :D But otherwise there is no difference. The old systems are just as safe and reliable.

[@NewBuildmini]

This kind of system used to be common in most European countries. It's known as "semi-automatic block" (SAB). There were several types of it, the earliest of which was the "electromechanical SAB", which is what we see in the video. These "block stands" were pretty much identical in all countries which had it. A much later development of SAB was the "relay SAB", which had a much less interesting panel with lights and buttons.

[@dkdanis1340]

There are modern systems in Serbia. Like the new route for soko train.

[@aleksaradojicic8114]

Not really. This is more a thing on really old and mostly unused lines, which did not see a lot of investment and modernization. As main north to south line is currently out of service, as it is modernized, this alternative line started getting more trains.

[@Kemer_83]

Beautiful. In Poland, we had very similar solutions. Unfortunately, there are not many of them left, they have been modernized for new ones.

[@konstantincolovic6360]

Obožavam što ovo gledaju ljudi iz celog sveta! Bravo brate stvarni

[@bmw520ds]

Nagyszerű videó! Jó látni: " Budapest Ganz Mávag" öreg szerkezet, a mai napig szolgál! Csodálatos Szerbia!

[@siskipiski2stvola]

It's really good! Like a mini tour in past away😍

[@robertthomson4899]

Outstanding, exemplary, sensitive and intelligent cinematography.

[@A3HK1]

Excellent. The ingenious camera angle, the dog familiar with the trains...Every part of the equipment there is at least 50 years old (except the airco unit on the station building..) and still working, notwithstanding the evident lack of maintenance.

[@gaborrunyo4321]

Oprema mi je veoma poznata,radim na ovako nečemu.MÁV Hungary

[@tigresita119]

This is one of the most beautiful videos of trains I've ever seen. And there are lots of beautiful videos of trains.

[@flyingporker100]

I really enjoyed this. Many thanks. It's good to see the variety of trains in Serbia, and watching the signalman at work. The old equipment still works after 100 years - modern equipment controlled by a remote computer would have had to be replaced a good number of times. As well as the trains and the signalman, the dog was a star! 😀 I think that chasing trains is a bit risky!

[@mattgibbs73]

Great video ! Makes a nice archive of some of the old equipment still to be found. I work with mechanical signalboxes in the UK and your video inspires me to get out there a bit more to see what is left.

[@lakshmi34535]

I was a Signal Inspector during 1983 and like all this system of signalling.

[@jackx4311]

Dulevoz - Велико хвала што сте снимили овај диван филм, који показује колико стара опрема још увек добро ради! И са најбољим жељама из Енглеске.

[@ГерманГерманов-н9щ]

Как красиво! Старая механика просто завораживает. Нехватает паровоза со свистком. Посмотрел и другие видео, туннели, горы, красота! Сербия прекрасная страна! Это надо сохранять, это история. Здесь можно снимать фильмы. В России такого не сохранилось, все электрифицировано. Сейчас восстановлено несколько паровозов, возят туристов на экскурсию. В Москве стоял ждал у моста 1905 ода постройки паровоза, тоже зрелище завораживающее. Россия и Сербия братья на век!

[@NewBuildmini]

В России ещё полно неэлектрифицированных линий, но к сожалению линий с семафорами осталось такое количество, которое можно посчитать на пальцах. Даже меньше.

[@АндрейЧернышев-х7х]

Я сначала подумал, что это где-то в Англии, они ведь консерваторы. Из вашего комента узнал что это Сербия, меня тоже смутил надписи на русском. Отличный музей под открытым небом

[@al-uw4ln]

@@АндрейЧернышев-х7х Да, очень похоже на английскую систему. До внедрения электрической сигнализации и блокировки самым распространенным комплектом сигнализации на станциях по всему миру были входные семафоры. Выходные встречались гораздо реже, т. к. когда поезд уже на станции, разрешение на отправление дежурный может передать в виде записки, жезла или сигнала флажком. Стрелки же переводились рычагами непосредственно у каждой стрелки. Таких станций до сих пор немало, правда входные семафоры в основном заменили светофорами. В Англии же пошли гораздо дальше, создав полноценную систему централизации и блокировки, при которой диспетчер мог управлять всеми стрелками и сигналами станции из специальной сигнальной будки (signal box). Почти как в наше время, только работало всё на механике. Был создан свод правил, обеспечивающий безопасность движения частично за счет формальных процедур, выполняемых человеком, частично за счет блокировок в самой системе. Собственно, основные понятия, используемые по сей день, такие как "блок-участок", "конфликтующий маршрут" были введены с этой системой. Эта система всё еще часто встречается в работе в бывших английских колониях, например, в Индии. В России же подобного нигде нет и я не знаю, было ли когда-нибудь.

[@Дмитрий-у4е9з]

В России еще остались так называемые заповедные ЖД. В видео на 20:52, проследовал ДП-С (дизель-поезд с индексом "С" т.е для Сербии) Данный дизель-поезд выпускался Метровагонмаш для Сербских ЖД. Если приглядеться то на борту виден номер данного состава по его номеру можно определить что выпуск был в 2016г. А всего 39 штук

[@Zipinic]

@@Дмитрий-у4е9з не смешите, это "Штадлер"

[@chandujain2176]

The lovely Dog 🐕 very nicely guards & warns the railway operater. Both are honestly working in their part.

[@ricktownend9144]

Detail like this is always fascinating - very many thanks for showing this to us all

[@einarmigerpaddelbootheizer6608]

War selbst mal Fahrdienstleiter auf einem mechanischen Stellwerk,schöne Zeit.Respekt.👍👍👍

[@anonim9464]

Супер филм волим таква железничка места поздрављам са пољског 🇵🇱❤️🇷🇸

[@Дмитрий-у4е9з]

Супер как всегда! Спасибо! В видео на 20:52, проследовал ДП-С (дизель-поезд с индексом "С" т.е для Сербии) Данный дизель-поезд выпускался Метровагонмаш для Сербских ЖД. Если приглядеться то на борту виден номер данного состава по его номеру можно определить что выпуск был в 2016г. А всего 39 штук

[@mmdirtyworkz]

Another awesome video Dule! That dog that chases trains is great!

[@549BR]

Great video of life as it used to be in many places. Thank you to the trainman who made the video possible; very nice work.

[@1973ts]

Beautiful photography, combined with skillful editing , makes this a pleasure to watch. Thank you for sharing.

[@Zulnex]

Odličan video kao i uvek Dule! Pas je prelep. 🐕

[@rameshn7207]

A good visual treat, bountiful nature with classical railroad. Love from 🇮🇳

[@Omidion]

Cuo sam price o tome sta je moj deda radio, sad prvi put razumem, hvala Dule :)

[@Seregium]

Большое спасибо! Очень интересно посмотреть на работающую до сих пор механическую централизацию

[@jameskoskinen6763]

Excellent cinematography

[@daarko01]

Dušane, šta reći? Bravo, zaista sjajan video. Prevazišao si sam sebe. Svaka ti čast čoveče.

[@larrymulenga7940]

Truly railway system has improved, this is telling us that it has been a long way it has come from. I hope this control room and it's apparatus have been preserved

[@hutesfutes]

Több mint valószínű, hogy ez a berendezés még a magyar világból maradt ott. Nagyon jó lett a videó!

[@electron8262]

We have exactly the same signal machine, rail barriers etc. in Czechia, which makes me think if its from the times of Austria Hungary.

[@1967628108]

@@electron8262 This is the Siemens&Halske, in Hungary it can be found on many railway lines. :)

[@zoltanfilep2646]

Üzemelnek ott Telefongyári berendezések is, egy része a II. világháború alatt került oda. De telepítettek később helyben gyártott SH és kulcsazonosító jellegű berendezéseket is. Nagy sajnálatomra Banovits-féle tárcsás villamos védőjelző már egy sem maradt Szerbiában, Horvátországban is csak néhány.

[@Bzmot332bve]

A sorompó racsnija melletti elemen ott virít a Ganz és társa Budapest felirat, szóval több mint valószínű. Next to the ratchet of the barrier/bar there's a nice "Ganz és Társa Budapest" label, so ye, it's from the Hungarian times.

[@jfchonors8873]

What an artistic presentation of old school railroading

[@rajeevkanumarath2459]

Awesome presentation of the technology unknown to present world.

[@thomassabeldindahouse6753]

This is great. Everything is running, since many years! Great Job!

[@paulsto6516]

That was very enjoyable! Thanks for posting.

[@anthonyflambard6472]

This is a very nice video, exceptional quality! Хвала!

[@peron2657]

sve rijedje objave,steta,rijetko lijepo

[@KreativeFotoVideo]

Great great work

[@shaneconrad7816]

Beautifully done. Only background music needed was the sounds of the day.

[@luiscaprara3504]

Belíssimo trabalho! Belíssimas imagens! Viajei no tempo. Fiquei em paz. Um trabalho metódico e belo. E este cachorro latindo quando passam as composições... Obrigado.

[@ferenccseszko6178]

Same technology as when I grew up in Subotica 40-50 years ago. It was looking newer in those times, though!

[@retroandrailways]

Super video, svaka čast. Ovi dobri stari elektro-mehanički uređaji su neuništivi i jednostavni za održavanje, zato i postoje desetljećima nakon što su napravljeni.

[@DubloAirfix65]

Thank you, what a treat! Beautifully filmed too.

[@adriaanboogaard8571]

I love it. If it isn't broken why replace it. Most people today have no Idea how they worked. I enjoyed the video very much and already passed it to some of my Freinds and family.

[@akhtarhashmi3392]

Wonderful n excellent coverage of the day of trainspotting.

[@rovx3]

Great video, amazing - heavily used - route to/from Hungary nowadays. Good and fearless dog 🙂

[@splendidx01]

this is a tremendously impressive piece of documentary work!

[@dragansavin7306]

Dule, svaka čast! Pozdrav iz Melburna !

[@trainrover]

you superbly filmed and compiled these recordings, you seem quite the clever archivist...the tranquil mood too, oof! 🍸

[@MsKobrica]

Solidno funkcionišu uređaji

[@STEOORUS]

Really beautiful, as if time stopped 100 years ago and everything still works fine!

[@medoswalks]

Kao uvijek, pravi je užitak gledati tvoj video. Hvala!

[@lorirocks777]

Wonderful!

[@javiertorralba7567]

Maravilloso video. Puro sabor a ferrocarril❤

[@fredikriftner5577]

Ausgezeichnet und stimmungsvoll gemacht.

[@xscores9694]

Another GREAT video, thank you Sir!

[@B-and-O-Operator-Fairmont]

In the US, manual interlockings used 1-inch pipe in carriers mounted pedestals set in the ground instead of chains and pulleys. There are no American manual plants left today, the last one going out of service around 2009 in Illinois. For that matter, there are but a handful of electric or electro-pneumatic "tower (box) controlled" interlocking plants left in the US.

[@miroslavmihajlovic4779]

Одличан видео Дуле! Свака част!

[@gbd1196]

This is a really beautiful film. I love the complete absence of dialog or spoken explanations.

[@persahabatan6902]

Suasana lingkungan klasik terasa sangat damai di hati... Indonesia 🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨