Former Reserve Mining SD9 Nearly Hits Truck Running A Railroad Crossing Downtown!

I filmed this train across quite a few crossings Wednesday, including downtown Iron Mountain, MI where multipal vehicles blew through the railroad crossings in front of the train.. Many years ago the FRA outlawed no horn zones unless the crossings had four quadrant gates. The FRA allowed cities to apply for a waiver to this rule and the FRA granted Iron Mountain a waiver due to the low speed of the trains and the few in number. I chased Escanaba and Lake Superior Railroad ELS 1221 and ELS 502 north to Granite Bluff, MI where other railfans were waiting too.
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[@joecameron3512]

Old rail old locos that sd9 looks perfect on that line

[@johnalder6028]

TV stations would pay you for the footage of some fool getting slammed by the train and you would be the only one with film to document how it all went down.

[@paulsmith5398]

1221 sure has turned out to be a crowd-pleaser, the Mars light on the front is on!, maybe not gyrating, but its on! Even without a front snowplow, the 1221 can still mangle a vehicle at a crossing! Great video!, THANKS JASON❗

[@BudmanPackfan]

Pyle National Gyralight. In the steady/forward position. Likely because one of the two sealed beam lights is out. Required to have two on in the forward direction.

[@paulsmith5398]

@@BudmanPackfan yep!, the upper road headlight is out, i noticed that the first video that Jason posted of 1221. But, even if all the lights were on & working, there would still be Iron Mountain drivers trying to get creamed/cremated by the train.

[@timothystrauss3838]

Nice video. Enjoy the SD-9 and all the different shots you're taking throughout the countryside. Till the next video, thanks, Jason.

[@misterbacon4933]

My wife is saying that old loc has a very nice sound! Greetings from the Netherlands! 🇳🇱👌🇺🇲

[@user-pv6lu2wk3c]

cool video that SD 9 will turn 70 years old next June

[@willkosmider2027]

That old lady SD9 was looking good and mechanically performing well.

[@revharrycwigmoreiii5787]

Great video, Jason. Unfriendly railfans gives a bad name to watching trains. Also that pick-up truck and trailer, Driver lost his mind and almost his life. But the best part of the video, that 1955 engine 1221, powerful engine. One final touch to your video and one of my favorite parts are your birds, love that action. Here in our Town of Smithfield, NC we live next to the woods and feed birds and small critters, plus deer all the time. Best part is how the hummingbirds come right up to me, and so do some of the sparrows and feed squirrels right out of my hands, raw peanuts, Jason, Have a great weekend.

[@twofoottaylor1]

I love 1221's horn! I enjoyed riding along with you Jason, nice countryside. Definitely love the SD-0 working again and as I said, I love the horn. Great video as always Jason. Would love to visit that area sometime.

[@larrybaldridge4078]

Love thst horn on the SD9

[@johnwinter8273]

That view of the train looking like it's coming out of the woods is cool. LP Siding must have a large yard for all those centerbeam cars. 😎🇺🇲

[@BudmanPackfan]

From satellite view on GE, just a single track double ended siding. Centerbeams in/out of plant on north end. Roundwood offloaded on the south end. There are also double ended sidings at Sagola and Randville where cars for LP are sometimes stored. maps.app.goo.gl/ebE6DSo6Cp9qXKoH7

[@549BR]

Jason catching the rock and roll action up there in cold country Northern Wolverine.

[@rojo340s]

During my railroad career, I got hardened to the idots. My heart always went out to children who had to go where their insane parents took them. 😢😢😢

[@karenthomas6453]

💜💜💜 I enjoyed the view during the ride. Beautiful scenery. Thanks for taking us along.

[@davidbrown4823]

You almost had a country hit, Grand Pa got ran over by a EMD, almost as good as Grand Ma got ran over by a reindeer..LOL

[@dougjohnson8860]

love that SD9

[@erikmcc804]

Me too 😁

[@VickyGeagan]

Nice to see so many foamers foaming at the mouth taking pictures of the old trains their in Iron Mountain, MI. In my are we have just had the Old Colony railroad put back into service. Mass Coastal rail is running original passenger cars from the early 1930's and early diesel first generation Baldwins EM-2's pulling their original passenger cars on the weekends up from New York, NY.

[@johnhawkes4048]

To answer your question Yes I like it when all of the "other" things that are in and around of the Train are shown, abandoned routes, bridges and the towns that were built by and for the very Trains that we are watching today, great job!

[@tommyhunter1817]

SD9’s are such cool locos.

[@richardhunn4298]

You just don't understand that some people's time is more important than that of others

[@rojo340s]

Thanks for the parrot update. I'm exactly like you, I will speak and if they don't answer I always figure they are doing me a favor. After I speak "hi or good morning" and they don't answer or just stare, I always say "or maybe not". 😅

[@Rickytrainwrestlingfan55]

Thank you Jason for the great train videos, it was great being a member, I'll be back

[@crlaw75]

Nice to see the old style canalievers on the crossings, as well as the mechanical bells and incandescent lights.

[@michaelhayes1340]

Have a great day

[@Bryanja81]

I don't think that SD9 would have noticed a pickup truck bouncing off it. 😂

[@robertgift]

Nice location: Plentiful mee-mool lights *(o)T(o)* withe unusual *(NO LEFT TURN)* lamps, fire station with real (mechanical) siren on top. May catch a fire department response! Glad that Iron Mountain gothe No Horn Crossing withouthexpen$ive 4-quadrant gates requirement.

[@garymessina1609]

The great chase is on that SD 9 moves right along great video thanks Jason

[@vmj255]

Love the train footage and the scenery in between. It’s all good.

[@wilburroth5150]

Where is law enforcement when you need it? Does the saying "common sense" mean anything! Gotta love that horn. Good looking road! Nice video.

[@nicholasblohowiak29]

Thanks for another amazing video Jason. I think it’s amazing how many people still follow the train.

[@marknall4447]

4:56 That truck could have missed getting hit by the train by not much more than 5 feet. Yikes!!

[@SleeTheSloth]

I have to wonder if the blue pickup truck ever saw the train?

[@thefaunasondenworks3904]

I eally like that final curve shot. Seeing the rest of the train between the slats of the first few plywood cars was really cool!

[@michaelalix4943]

I'm getting used to seeing that new SD-9. I miss my old friends ELS 501 and 503.

[@BudmanPackfan]

it's been on E&LS roster since 1987. Parked for about 8-10 years

[@richardhunn4298]

Love the weeds and forest shots N of Iron Mtn

[@BudmanPackfan]

Haven't seen any of the DWC and so forth Hi-cube boxcars lately.........

[@salex5442]

Liked the car ride around town

[@unionpacifictrain]

Wow that's crazy how many people were racing to get over the tracks and they couldn't just wait a few minutes.

[@TheMadness51]

Purty work Jason. JT need to get up there so ya can show him the joys of U.P. railroading!

[@GoodbyeKamala2024]

I see some rockin' and rollin'.😎

[@jeanavis1489]

I love your videos. The video of you driving down the road sometimes makes me feel ill. I get far sick pretty easy. Don't worry about the guys who don't want to talk to you. Life is too short to worry people like that. Have a great weekend.

[@lloydrobinson7081]

keep the clips coming

[@erie910]

Since the hood on 1221 is high, the engineer probably didn't see the truck. The conductor could have yelled. I was taught not to dump the air until after the collision.

[@kenmcgory8768]

Must be something in the water to make so many people so grumpy - "I ain't waitin' fo no train", "Why you filmin' me?", You're trespassing on railroad property!" I won't mention the liars. You're the exception to the rule, it seems, Jason, you're just trying to be friendly and sharing your experiences with us. You keep doing what you do! Thanks for another good video!

[@MrDan708]

Iron Mountain has some real Darwin candidates!

[@Bhil3]

Cool video. That truck with the trailer came very close to getting whacked.

[@kevineich5029]

E&LS needs to do some radiator repair on 502.

[@paulsmith5398]

It matters not whether theres an SD40-2 or an SD9 upfront, a motor vehicle crinkles just the same❗

[@WMRRCO]

maybe someday I will take the 7 hour drive up there to see that SD9

[@RetiredEE]

Great shots! Some folks like to capture the train sounds rather than people talking, so i wouldn't take offense. Would love to catch that engine some time, not this year tho

[@raycasson1774]

Another video showing idiots flirting with disaster. Never ending content Jason..stay safe bro..

[@chuxproductions1090]

Wonderful footage as usual! I sure appreciate that SD 9 leading a good sized freight train! Tons of Center-beam cars!!! What’s with that big Chimney next to the roadway in Iron Mountain??? Seems that SD 9 has activated some railfans not seen in your videos before! Nice scenic ride you took us on today!

[@likesanddislikesetc]

Great video Mr. Asselin!

[@willkosmider2027]

Yes, I enjoy the traveling video

[@crlaw75]

Those runners only care about themselves.

[@adamhayes5349]

18:55 Good fart. Scores a 6 out of 10.

[@nigelterry9299]

They're all out!!

[@icebiker3]

About 11:14 would make a great calendar picture.

[@larrybaldridge4078]

One day you will see a bad accident in Iron Mountain, People do not respect The RR Crosdings in town

[@arlenesobhani8739]

Nice scenery

[@rooseveltavewilletspoint2892]

Love the videos...unfortunately there appears to be no shortage of idiots in Iron Mountain.

[@debbiewolfe1947]

I took a picture of an SD 9 in Sidnaw in 1993. The unit number is not clear.

[@Brianrockrailfan]

Awesome video 🚅🚅🚃

[@jasonoliver5388]

rock and roll

[@ramtuff2007]

good train video

[@GregMcLeod-ic6xo]

Good morning, Jason. Once again, another great video. Did you ever find out why they brought ELS 1221 SD9 back into service? Not that it matters, but I am curious. I can't believe the crossings in Iron Mountain; those folks are crazy making illegal left turns and dashing out in front the train. Someone is going to get hurt doing this someday. What is up with all the rail fans? I don't think I have seen so many in a single video. I think it's great to see so many people take an interest in the old, but very active rail line. I can't believe you made it to the curve crossing to capture a video. I may have mentioned it before that the curve crossing is one of my favorite spots to record. It is exceptionally awesome when the train comes through the curve when the field is covered in a blanket of snow! It reminds me of home. To answer your question, yes, I like the ride and catching all scenery that is northern Michigan! Sorry to hear the other rail fans are not very friendly, but to each his own. Keep these great videos coming, I look forward to them every week!

[@jasonasselin]

402 is OUT of service..

[@davenitsch6094]

Great video and super locations my friend! I met those guy’s chasing the W.P. Heritage loco yesterday, I believe!

[@malcolmsokol4294]

Do you ever think that your "friends" at E&LS will ever invite you to ride in a cab?

[@jasonasselin]

LMFAO... NOPE!

[@tonihilliker6137]

black woodchucks are a one in a million find by the way

[@chuxproductions1090]

#1221’s white short hood sure stands out when leading! Dumb Dorah crossing so close to the train!!!

[@northernliving2387]

Dose ELS have a full-time Track crew? See some more racking

[@dougjohnson8860]

one of 471 built. 1750 HP

[@alfredbaroni2133]

Love that curve😂😂😂

[@FrederickCAycottJr]

Greetings Jason. Jason, its about time that you and several residents should have a meeting on train safety. There needs to be crossing gates at every street crossing. I'm telling you man, you don't need to see someone get killed, while your filming your videos.

[@Shinobi_Kun77]

Not just dummy drivers, but also dummy pedestrians @ 5:14 ! 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@johnborghardt1565]

how many SD9 do els have and how many do they used

[@BudmanPackfan]

2 are still active. They bought former Reserved Mining SD9s 1220-1225 in 1987 when the mine shut down. 1225 was the first to hit the dead/parts line aroudn 1990. I saw a photo on flicker of the 1225 parked there, I just can't recall the exact year of the photo date.

[@johnalder6028]

Can a woodchuck chuck wooden ties?

[@BudmanPackfan]

creosote breath......

[@debbiewolfe1947]

I just noticed that my KZbin name changed to my wife's.

[@mikeashely8198]

Just observing your videos on a long time. Fan, those wanna be real fans? Do you think they're just getting in your way? Because they're always there wherever you go. They don't talk to you. Do do they take videos of the train Don't mention it just go on your merry Way

[@ThomasNorton-tl7ji]

Hey Jason thanks for the great video I really enjoy the sd9, I don’t think those idiots realize how heavy that engine is and what you’re car or pickup won’t do to it, I really do think you will see someone get kissed by an engine

[@ericmurphy447]

This video is so cool. Where i come from, we rarely get train traffic, and its almost always the same Locomotive. Are tracks are so built up off the ground too, its crazy seeing this one pretty much just at ground level. And to have so many cars on it, where i usually only see like a hopper and an empty flat bed. Love it

[@TBlackMktg]

And the older guy on foot running across the tracks in front of the locomotive. All he had to do would be to stub his toe on the track and he would be mince meat.

[@dannyhonn973]

If the Grim Reaper gets short on the quota of idiots, hang around a crossing. Plenty of easy pickings... They will buy it, jason, and their family will sue ELS out of biz, even when their "loved one" was stupid and broke the law.

[@EliteAmmunition]

Love that SD9