Train Derailments 2023 | SPECIAL REPORT

From train derailments to grade crossing collisions, we're looking at railroad accidents from 2023. We'll analyze why they happened and how you can stay safe around the tracks.
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[@v12productions]

UPDATE ON COLORADO MILITARY TRAIN DERAILMENT: This is how the railroad reported this accident to the Federal Railroad Administration - F-SYRFC01-05S DERAILED 12 RAILCARS ON UP MAINTAINED INDUSTRY TRACK AFFECTING THE BNSF MAINLINE, SIDING AND INDUSTRY LEAD, THAT IS MAINTAINED BY THE UP DUE TO T307 -SPRING/POWER SWITCH MECHANISM MALFUNCTION. BNSF HAD $80,818 IN TRACK DAMAGES AND UP HAD $140,622 IN TRACK DAMAGES. NO HAZMAT RELEASED.

[@RhYour_Handl]

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[@aprilgeneric8027]

26:50 lateral movement is up and down, longitudinal is side to side. latitude and longitude lines. when you hit the brakes the towed coupler takes the path of least resistance which is upward as brake motion causes the nose end of everything to dive under air brakes as the milliseconds of force applied to the head end of each car activates just that half second faster than the trailing truckset bogeys brakes and so on in successive order. reserve air tanks are supposed to smooth this out and does on slow brake applications, quick high power application to emergency application results in the dive action. talk to DJs trains on YT about this as he is a CSX heavy driver. Pump jacking in the rail lines also aids slightly in this lateral motion as the rail sinks only directly under the bogey wheels and the couplers are between 2 sets.... pump jacking just as the track gets to a road crossing shows just how visible all of this action is. machine shop working on what you are talking about to make it FRA legal for dead in tow skip to 16 minute 45 seconds or to 22 minutes for actual visual work complete displayed Locomotive Bought on an Online Auction - Helping My Customer Get It Moved - Shipping Nightmare Topper Machine LLC 92.7K subscribers 318,994 views Apr 1, 2023 WISCONSIN Well, my customer bought a locomotive at an online auction. Now What??? This locomotive is an EMD GP7U. It went through a major upgrade in 1980 by the ATSF and is now essentially a GP38. One of EMDs best locomotives. My customer bought it based on my recommendation for use on a shortline freight railroad. The Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad will put this locomotive to good use. This locomotive has been in captive "Mill Service" for many years and needs a bunch of work before it can be shipped to its new home. Since the FRA does not have control of anything within an industry, some of the maintenance and repairs have been neglected. For this move, nothing has to be done with the engine or electrical. Just brakes, wheels, couplers, etc. All things I have dealt with in the past. But in this case, I have never dealt with a bigger group of incompetent people in my 25 year career of railroading. The inspectors on the first railroad were total idiots. We went through 4 different ones before we got anywhere.

[@robertfunk8155]

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[@pattisears9372]

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[@nevetslegasi5686]

I dont understand why EVERY SINGLE crossing accident happens. THE VERY FIRST thing to do if stuck is CALL the 800 number on the placard and notify the railroad.

[@jacksonsdrones]

I don't know why the news don't report these topics as good as you! Another Great and informative video man! Keep Up the Spectacular Work!

[@rushylvania.northern]

They have sponsors to pay! They are paid to be pointless

[@KRich408]

The railroad keeps accidents as quiet as possible they are trained that way! I know people that worked for the former Conrail and NS, they are explicitly told to keep it hush if it's not known outside the company! And especially never ever sue the railroad if they get hurt on the job, they will be taking care of it and an employee sues them they will do everything they can to make sure they never get a good job again!! I don't know about today with cameras everywhere? But that's how it was a decade or two ago.

[@AbelG8781]

As it stands with mainstream media, "if it bleeds, it leads".

[@jessstone7486]

Because the 'news', isn't. Its propaganda and advertising.

[@scaleyardmarine]

I’m afraid the 10 million migrants may get their terror ways by highjack or steal a retailer then it’s all over ten east palistine a week you need to protect that device immediately and fitted with embedded GPS please see something say something

[@OfficialRailFanTay_Productions]

I watched your 2020 or 2021 special yesterday, probably my 5th time seeing it. Glad there is another one to add on!

[@jackdacop9827]

Could have been prevented if the police called the 800# on the gates upon arrival.

[@mikes7639]

Or parked off the rails

[@CheeseMiser]

@@mikes7639 stalling and getting stuck exist you mor0n

[@WRProductions2010]

They were calling the railroad but it wasn't enough time to stop the train.

[@FatGuyInaTruck]

Train crew had a LONG time to stop. Especially with 2 engines and only 4 cars.

[@joemac3118]

They don't even have to do that! All they have to do is radio dispatch and they are supposed to contact the railroad and they'll shut down the line!!!!!

[@QuintonMurdock]

29:07 at the railyard I work at we had a loaded tanker come off the tracks on one side due to a bad shove causing the rail to roll. A large construction crane was brought in and the car was rerailed quickly

[@williamjones4483]

I tried a search on the reporting mark "RMEX" and came up short also. However, I was able to determine that the locomotive @26:08 is a GP 11that was designated as an "Operation Lifesaver" locomotive. It appears that at sometime this locomotive was sold to Iowa Interstate Railroad and was renumbered to #485, acquired March 28, 2000 and sold December 10, 2009. EMD frame # 5359-7, builder # 19774.

[@andrewreynolds4949]

It looks like it is or was a minor class III short line in Indiana

[@chrisrichardson9597]

RMW Ventures, LLC. These locos had been running on the Wabash Central in northeast Indiana.

[@Kevin-lo7se]

Another great video. Thanks for putting all of the incidents together in one concise and well narrated video.

[@joedavis7258]

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[@worfsonofmogh1154]

Watching this has become something of a start of year tradition for me. Top shelf quality! But what I really appreciate about these videos is that you often make clear you don't know all the details. There's a lot of humility in not pretending to be the smartest guy in the room and that there are limits to what you know and what you can show. Very few youtubers are gifted with that trait.

[@paulholmes672]

Danny Harmon and you are my go-to sources for all things railroad related on KZbin. Thank you for all the hard work, and VERY cogent reporting style.

[@tamworthtrainnut285]

39:39 Australia has derail devices like that one and in Australia, points that are deliberately designed to derail trains are called “Catch Points” to prevent blocking the main line and stop runaways trains and carriages from accessing the main line

[@michaelb9629]

I saw the aftermath of the derailment in Atlanta last month at the CSX Howell Yard. I remember seeing one of the tank cars involved in the distance. It happened the day after the CTA Yellow Line train collided with a snow removal machine train and derailed and service on that line still hasn’t been restored. They unfortunately had to cancel the holiday train on that line. I’m from Chicago originally and wasn’t there when it happened. I probably won’t go back for about a couple months but hopefully the yellow line will be back in service at the time or even sooner which would be better as long as it runs extra safely.

[@ARP_GA]

Another awesome video Charlie! You always do a good job with covering these videos. Can’t wait for the next one.

[@v12productions]

Thanks man!

[@M_Miles]

You know its a good day when V12 uploads

[@Rick-sm5xf]

I have tried to use one of those signs at a rail/street crossing, Luckily it was a lightly used freight rail line. Close by I spotted a tree across the rail which oddly looked like someone took a chainsaw to it. The contact info on the sign was totally useless. When I alerted the local police I told them about the fallen tree and the useless railroad contact sign,

[@bengone3349]

Great content Charlie. Thanks for the work gathering the details and explanations. Stop, Look and Listen!

[@PatrickLipsinic]

@4:35 Why didn't anyone call the railroad as soon at the truck was stuck? This could have been avoided. There is numbers to call on the crossing.

[@cadence4527]

I’ve been asking the same question. I even asked Hyce’s discord why. Best I can figure is someone’s logic engine wasn’t operating at peak efficiency.

[@bennetts-revenge_2]

What an extremely fantastic video! Thank you for sharing. Throughly enjoyed watching it. Hope you have a Happy New Year

[@305ayeee]

15:44 shoutout Brightline Florida, we get a semi-high speed train and suddenly everyone here forgets that we need to stay out the trains way.

[@Elian326]

My favorite time of the year when he makes this video

[@thecentralwashingtonrailfa6135]

Good job V12 this will be so great

[@leecarlson9713]

Thank you for a great video-lots of information. And really scary, sometimes! Happy New Year!

[@MikeT-TheRetiredColonel]

Excellent summation of the year! As an OLAV, I greatly appreciate your pointing out the ENS, hopefully more people realize what that little blue placard is for and use it instead of standing in the ROW waiving their hands thinking the train will stop in time. It won't.

[@DanHPage]

Charlie, Thanks for this excellent summary of railroad incidents. As always, it is beautifully produced. Great work! Dan Page

[@v12productions]

Thank you, sir

[@V1x13n]

Loved the video!❤

[@Disambiguation144]

Today 12-29 is the anniversary of The Ashtabula River Railroad Disaster. @V12 I appreciate your work, great channel. Cheers from Ohio.

[@cadence4527]

I live near the Roseville Rail Yard in California. Military trains are no surprise to me. The location of an infamous incident involving 18 boxcars hauling 250-pound explody bois for the military, April 28th, 1973 ceased to exist after for undetermined reasons, started to detonate. They are still finding explody bois to this day.

[@arlosepictrainchannel8593]

I like this video. Thanks so much for posting!

[@kevinb9327]

What a disastrous way to close out 2023! 😁 Happy New Year to you.🎉. Thank you for your informative videos.

[@barrywilliams991]

12:21 Zoom in and look at the tie. They look pretty old. I'm not just going by the right-hand end as viewed. The left ends of many ties look pretty bad.

[@EntertainmentWorldz]

Another great video. Happy New Year❤❤

[@ronbaker8007]

Outstanding and interesting collection of derailments in 2023, consistently great reporting!

[@kdolmyer]

Well done! Thank you for your consistently fine work on your channel.

[@derekstonic5405]

I've been working on the railroad (Locomotive Machinist) for almost 25yrs now. And I use derails on a daily basis as part of my Blue Flag Protection. Just saying....The portable derail, in the video at 40:01, appears to be improperly applied! I'm not sure that would even derail a wheel set. It's on the wrong rail!

[@SMichaelDeHart]

Fantastic video...hope you had a Wonderful & Merry Christmas and will have a Happy & Prosperous New Year.

[@737Garrus]

I love the Intro. You have arguably the nicest intro of train KZbinrs! >>0:37

[@jamieswafford977]

I really enjoyed your special report from 2022. This is another great video as always!

[@HutchinsonKansasFirefighter179]

I actually went there in the springs where the military train derailed. My friend said there was definite track damage and its BNSF trackage

[@joebufford2972]

Wow! Thanks for keeping us up to date and opening our eyes , wow! 😯

[@godblessamerica7048]

Awesome video as always! There was a blue US Air Force locomotive at Davis-Monthan AFB in Tucson Arizona when I was stationed there in the mid-80s. It was used to move the Titan 2 missiles after deactivation.

[@andrewreynolds4949]

From my own internet search it appears the RMEX reporting mark is for some small class III railroad in the vicinity of Connersville Indiana

[@aloner245]

Great video! I was one the surviving crew members of the Hoxie head on train crash of 2014. I was the northbound conductor. My engineer saved my life by pulling me out of the locomotive after we were hit.

[@marciam6224]

My FIL would have enjoyed watching this video but sadly the 24th of Jan. will be 3 years ago he passed at the age of 93. He worked for 30+ years for theC&O Railroad. We sure do miss him and his stories about things he saw and did while working on the railroad.

[@k5elevencinc0]

That Runaway Union Pacific ore train derailment in Kelso, California was interesting too. It was going 118 MPH and possibly higher (147 MPH).

[@thepubliceye]

No citations were warranted on the Georgia accident but the Cops should have been held liable for not calling CSX right first thing.

[@TheLonelyCowboy1958]

that 71 Nova was built tough for sure. that poor mercedes though. another great production!

[@danielneeley5480]

One of the longest videos you've made and it is well put together. I look forward to another post from you 😊

[@ihavenoideadanny]

i love how theres only like 4 cars for two engines 5:40

[@georgee6303]

Great channel dude!

[@timjackson6311]

If there are placards on a tanker that means that it’s loaded. Placards are supposed to be removed when vessel is empty

[@Whathandleisavailable]

There’s footage of that CSX/NS collision floating around.

[@Rick-sm5xf]

In the past I have questioned how ell maintained our rails are although I would wager the main lines have a better chance at better maintenance. Nearby we had short rail line between two cities that had not been used for decades. It had almost become a rail-trail at one point. A year or two ago it was decided to make it an active rail line that crosses multiple streets, many with only a sign with no barriers and no lights. This while crossing local state roads, albeit at low speed. Before the no trespassing signs were put up and after the track was refurbished I would walk along them. Some of the rotten ties had been replaced. I seem to remember some federal $$ money was involved, Also it seemed more rotten ties were replaced closer to street crossings, I could not help but wonder if the chance of inspection was closest to street crossings. Thanks for posting your informative videos.

[@Guokas0422]

As a former Railroader I'd bet good money that the rails are well-maintained. I worked in Jacksonville but visited Georgia rail facilities many times both Norfolk Southern and CSX. I'd worry more about the morons they hire at NBC Universal than I would the tracks fool.

[@Dreamworld986]

I would agree that train length should be limited. And fines for driving thru crossing guards when they're down should be much higher. Well produced and informative video.

[@brettscott7770]

This channel needs alot more subscribers!

[@marinablueGS]

This took a LOT of work, I'm sure. Thank you for sharing this with us!

[@dannygayler3164]

The scariest thong I have ever seen is a fully loaded Goods train stalled on a slight grade due to mice on the tracks chasing crickets , ( millions of each ) !

[@leecarlson9713]

Yikes!

[@timv4622]

Great video. Very informative. I worked for RJ Corman, Ohio yard. I hauled emergency track panels and ties with a high rail grapple. Thanks for the kind words.

[@robscott8296]

16:19 I just saw that loco at Greensboro NS Pomona yard after Christmas as the yard switchers 3rd unit

[@thomasmackowiak]

This was a nice recap of train accidents during 2023. I enjoyed watching the video!

[@mbtaghost2583]

38:22 as of December 28 2023 1058 and 3601 are no longer at the shops and 4067 is still at the shops awaiting repairs

[@larrybolhuis1049]

After a grade crossing accident years ago here in Western Michigan that took the life of a country plow truck driver, the engineer was interviewed for the local paper. He said something like this: "In my many years as an engineer, I've been involved in 17 grade crossing collisions. I am 17 and 0 in those wrecks. I have several years to retirement but I do expect to retire undefeated." Yes it's true that the train doesn't always escape unscathed, but no matter what the train looks like, the 'other guy' certainly looks worse.

[@detroitredneckdetroitredne6674]

East Palestine, Ohio. The derailment was not necessarily the problem. The problem was some buddy gave the OK to light it on fire. That person needs to be in prison. Who takes responsibility for lighting the fire the burn off

[@mikesewell2536]

The engineer of that train in Chattanooga has, I believe fully recovered.. He and his family live in my hometown in Ky..

[@thatkyledude1093]

39:39 I can say with certainty the detail did its job. Look at the ties just beyond where the rail ends. It's all chowdered up.

[@ronaldrondeau7870]

Thanks, its always interesting to know how they happens, hope to see more, Appy New years see you in 2024

[@robertdean9392]

Excellent video. Alot of lucky people survived these accidents.

[@ericmason349]

@4:09 did the police dill[y dally in contacting the railroad?? It seems there was plenty of time. Yeah, probably hard to tell but If I that truck driver that would have been the FIRST call. These low hanging car carriers seem susceptible to this kind of hang up.

[@RFMCabooseNP1713]

Great review.

[@powerbuilder0510]

Good stuff, great video, excellent narration❤

[@thebuzzsaw6489]

You produce excellent videos. Thank you!

[@shayborn79]

Excellent video, thank you for posting

[@rexmyers991]

Excellent video. Thank you for such a comprehensive report.

[@yogiperogy]

The very best of the several railfan channels to which I subscribe! Thank you for excellent content so well presented! Bravo sir!

[@ChainsawNW1218]

I've seen alot of accidents over the years on the local news out of Roanoke VA some on lines I film on,I've heard some freight locomotives fully fueld up can weigh up to 250 tons per engine, definitely alot of bad accidents in 2023,good video on accidents!🛤🚂

[@user-hk1yc5gp1j]

Could have been prevented if fhe polie called the 800#on the gates upon arrival. You know its a good day when v12 uploads❤ ‏‪3:55‬‏

[@craigjudd965]

Regarding the second accident in this video where the car transporter trailer high centered on the crossing tracks ,I have 2 lingering questions,A)this was not a very long train,why wasnt this train able to stop prior to impact,and...B) Did anyone of the responders notify CSX via the 800 # posted on the blue ENS sign? I love this channel

[@railyardfilms6491]

Railroads workers where overworked into grounds alot

[@PowerTrain611]

The alignment control draft gear would be situated behind the actual coupler. It's basically a big box the coupler sits in to cushion forces caused by normal train handling. You wouldn't be able to see it well unless you get a shot from the side, under the pilot.

[@ahmadclemons4963]

Great video! And I hope that Norfolk Southern has a better year in 2024

[@bonehead2768]

Informative and entertaining video, I do believe I'm subscribing to see more of your content, Thanks & keep up the great work!!

[@jimingole1774]

great job.very good info i have been a great rail fan for years.i watch the N S rail in southern W.V And southwest VA. Happy New yeAR....

[@QuintonMurdock]

5:31 that train crew must have been warned “y’all are about to have an interesting day”

[@johntolbert4566]

i worked in menphis tn for a towing comp. and in 8 years i worked over a hundred train rail job on truck trailers off car and car mules off line recovery and many recovery of train and auto and tractor traailer recoverys so yes towing plays a big part in trains

[@clumsome7532]

Excellent presentation. Thank you. I’m wondering if you produced a video It would be the 1993 Hess tanker caught on the tracks in Ft Lauderdale I livd in Dade at the time . I remember the horrible realization of drivers being incinerated in their cars. I have subscribed. 👍👍

[@adamclabaugh1945]

I lived about 40 miles downstream on the ohio from where the East Palestine accident took place. For the entire week after this happended our city dumped so much chlorine into the water that the showers in our dorms smelled like I was in a pool. Me and other people noticed that are skin started to get super dry aftwerwards and I felt like I was shedding.

[@whl1942]

I am a retired CSX engineer and I truly believe the train crew didn't attempt to stop their train before impact! They had but a few cars in their train and you didn't hear any brakes squealing indicating they were trying to stop their train .They were on a straight away and had a clear view of the track condition ahead of them. Crew error!!

[@krevo6c]

Can we quickly talk about how that Mercedes took that hit like a champ. I bet that with a little bit of work it would have fired up again. Maybe not drive out of there, but these things are indestructible.

[@ncsfinest2463]

The NS 5642 first responders engine is in Greensboro NC right now. I got to work with it on the yard switcher yesterday

[@user-ym6ul3hw6y]

Amazing video

[@revharrycwigmoreiii5787]

Thanks V12, very informative.

[@Rhinomendoza]

This was the best video I've ever seen

[@JodyBee]

That line through Conyers just think " in the heat of the night " I still watch that show btw

[@charlesyarian9053]

The Ft. Carson Derailment was on Union Pacific/BNSF Joint Line between Denver and Pueblo, Colorado. That's why UP/BNSF both showed up. In my opinion, which I've heard from many others, that it's not going to be popular, but in my opinion, Freight trains, because of their growing size, and cost cutting measures from all railroads, is to slow down Freight trains to a maximum speed of 50 mph. And Passenger trains, including Amtrack, need to be slowed to a maximum of 60 mph. Again, my opinion. The Montana derailment comes to mind for that reason. Let's face it, Railroads are not taking care of their infrastructure like they should and trains are getting way too long to safely control. Slowing them down is the best option.

[@SavSpdDemon]

Another special. Always entertaining. I'll be interested to see how many railroad crossing accidents happened in 2023.

[@tstemen1047]

RMEX 6and 8 were sold to a South American country in 2023. RMEX is owned by Wabash Central. RMEX 10 is still owned by Wabash and is still stateside.

[@wildbill5126]

As a newbie to your channel, professionally narrated as always, and the video well done. Apparently a less trgic accident is not newsworthy. Happy New Year to you.

[@EliLoya-wz1xw]

Here in elpaso Texas we have military trains for transportation of vehicles and equipment and troops to and from fort bliss

[@rongaul8169]

From my training in the Transportation Of Hazardous Goods, hazardous placards are only on the trailer/rail car/container when the product is loaded. Once the product is off loaded, the placards are removed. So, ya, that rail car was loaded.

[@v12productions]

I just learned something. Thanks!

[@ryansais13]

​@@v12productions He's incorrect when it comes to rail cars. Placards are not removed. The fact that it is the second or third car implies that it should be empty. If it was loaded it would require 5 cover cars or all available. Wasn't the rear car so it SHOULD be empty if the crew did their job.

[@omerolopez9741]

6:52 fun fact: 6024 was originally built for the Baltimore and Ohio in 1972 as number 4124, the engine would be painted into Chessie System colors and would remain in those colors, even after the Seaboard System and Chessie System merger until it was repainted into CSX colors (It was also renumbered to 6024 after the merger BTW)

[@asullivan4047]

Interesting/informative/entertaining. Excellent still -motion photography pictures 📷. Enabling viewers to better understand what the orator is describing. As I sat on the rear passenger side of the car. Looked to the right seeing the train light. The driver almost didn't beat the train. One late night 🌙 in Tulsa Oklahoma. Wishing viewers a safe/healthy/prosperous/( 2024 ).🌈🎉😉.