Railroad Fusees IGNITED! | Crossing Protection

They look like firecrackers, but fusees are actually important safety devices on the railroad.
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[@MrSalty-pg9ty]

Another great video and history lesson to start my Saturday Morning. Thanks again and keep the videos coming.

[@v12productions]

Thanks for watching!

[@TristXD]

2:42 an NS Slug! :)

[@MARKTHESPARK54]

Well the V12 I’m a retired locomotive engineer 30 years from the original Missouri pacific railroad which became the union pacific railroad well we own it but anyway all of your facts were absolutely correct about fusees very good video you must’ve done your homework thank you again good job

[@v12productions]

Thank you! Yes, I put a lot of research into these videos to make sure they're right.

[@jerrysinclair3771]

Thank you for the dropped signal. Great info on fussee.

[@v12productions]

I was hoping someone would notice that! ( :

[@wrangler70jkujeep74]

Wish more public understood this . Like old TV ads in 90s about construction zone and speeding safety for workers .

[@SocialistDistancing]

Interesting name for flares. In the CNR and expect all railroads, there were flagging kits. They included, red flags, flares and torpedoes. Every locomotive had them along with caboose, track maintenance equipment, all maintenance vehicles , motor cars and Every trackside building. I remember that there was amber flares included. I haven't seen an amber flare in 25 years. However, these are simple road flares. The used come in 20 and 40 minute burn times. They've become difficult to locate as technology has taken over. In my opinion, that technology isn't good enough for the job. There's already too many flashing lights out there and people start to ignore them. But something burning, that gets everyone's attention. I managed to find 30 minute flares at a truck stop. A package of six was $40 CDN. They also come in 15 minute versions. I keep them in the vehicle. They work better than any other device.

[@lyricof3003]

I was learn something new thx to v12 thx man for the great video

[@v12productions]

Thanks for watching!

[@rvnmedic1968]

Thanks for another interesting, informative video. Will always watch yours (subbed). Cheers!

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[@user-zz3ff2zu2z]

Something I never knew. Thanks.

[@AmtrakFlareon]

My dad (who works as a conductor for the Wheeling & Lake Erie) says this is known as a flag order. It’s usually on the bulletin or is given over the radio.

[@brandongaines1731]

Naturally, the lead locomotive on that NS train that had to flag that crossing at the perfect moment to be captured on video was an Operation Lifesaver one

[@JOHNJCLARK]

Seems like they would replace the crossing.. or make it more secure if that is what is needed.

[@duanestanton3738]

Interesting! Thank you!

[@Railfan_5514]

Fuses*

[@mabletonrailfanningproduct4521]

Oh my God why is they doing

[@benscamihorn8065]

State police and department of transportation employees also use the as warnings and as a way to direct traffic. Another thing that the railroad can use is torpedoes when people are working on the rail.

[@FFred-us9tw]

Torpedo's have been outlawed for railroad use in the US for about 20 years.

[@EricSmith-ve7qi]

Great Video! Interesting info i didn't know! Thanks......

[@v12productions]

Thanks!

[@nickmalone3143]

Interesting about delaying train movement with a fuse . But with gps ...still used ?

[@cody8217]

TWC-D territory, i.e. "dark" territory, isn't governed by GPS. It's governed by dispatcher authority to operate in the territory, in mileposts or in blocks. Once you're clear of mileposts given to you by the dispatcher to operate between, you release your authority between those mileposts and return it to the dispatcher.

[@briansmith6640]

If its reported they have to stop and protect. With CSX and NS. UP and BNSF are different. If its seen to be working and protected proceed at max speed on them.

[@SouRwy4501Productions]

What happened to torpedoes? Are they still being used or not?

[@25mfd]

not too often... you have to remember fusees and torpedoes were used in conjunction with FLAGGING in dark territory in the days before signals... with the advent of ABS signals, torpedoes are practically obsolete... although a rat fink trainmaster will use them to perform efficiency testing on an unsuspecting crew

[@jimbrown5091]

I've seen this done on ungated crossings at night

[@jeffreycole9834]

People don't know that a train cannot swerve to avoid hitting a car?? The train has to come to a stop to give the cars the right-of-way?? I am sure a whole lot of jokes originated here.

[@mattygates1]

They work hard to keep those crossings safe. It’s the idiot drivers who try and circumvent safety to save 4 minutes. Then they sue when the train hits them.

[@414RadioTech]

Don't forget they also used to use those small explosive pieces on the tracks when the front wheels would run over them

[@cody8217]

Torpedos.

[@FFred-us9tw]

Torpedo's. And they have not been under in the US for 20 years.