Truck Hits RR Crossing Gate, Messes It Up & Train Speeds Checked By Radar! RR Shoo-Fly Update New RR

[@philthompson3415]

You calling in the gate repair is a fine example of someone taking responsible action to prevent an accident and injury. Well done!

[@briank.8925]

Solid live action! No teleprompter. No producer feeding you info in your ear monitor. No script. Heck you're the camera operator! 👍🏽 All dayyyyyyy 👍🏽

[@michaelmcdougall4527]

Hey Jaw Tooth I really appreciate you being out there Consistently and setting the EXAMPLE of our Freedoms your a Great American 🇺🇸 GOD BLESS YOU TODAY!🚂🚂

[@JawTooth]

Thank you very much!

[@jeffreygosselin7576]

True!

[@PlanetMojo]

"The permanent line is now in use permanently" - love that Jaw Toothian wisdom 😉 Great video JT!

[@JawTooth]

Thanks for watching!

[@sanddabz5635]

From the Department of Redundancy Department😆

[@PlanetMojo]

@@sanddabz5635 Let it be agreed that I agree 😉

[@jimmydcap]

Sounds permanent to me.

[@johnemanolis]

Being at the right place at the right time. Calling in the crossing issue. Personally interacting with the RailRoad.

[@jeffreygosselin7576]

I like how comfortable Chessie and Norfie are at the end of the video! They have it made!

[@craigberger6776]

Love your video’s. I’ve been a rail fan my whole life. Lived a block from track when I was a kid.

[@nightwatchman5848]

Thanks for calling Jaw Tooth. What a great bunch of people at NS for their quick action.

[@BeyondtheRailz]

Good morning everyone from Upstate New York. Have a great Saturday, and its getting off on the right track with Jawtooth

[@ericd.beckhamsr.2305]

Good Saturday morning to you JT!!

[@dmroth2495]

Tip of the cap to NS for their quick response to a rail fan's call. Some other railroads should learn from this experience. Most of us are more interested in safety rather than trespassing or doing damage

[@JawTooth]

Thanks for watching!

[@bigglilwayne7050]

@@FabianDiazTrainsTrucksNCars Jaw Tooth isnt a Mr Run-n-Tell-it like you, nobody respects people who specialize in weak weasel tactics....

[@curtisdavis5556]

Awesome railfan videos that certainly lived up to “WAIT! THERE’S MORE!” You do know how to provide the extraordinary. Thank you.

[@mshum538]

Brian, fellow that was awesome job calling the 800 number posted on the signal post you set a good example of why that blue safety plate is there and you used the identifying number associated to that crossing and mile post location, as far as the “grain shuttle” ( hss ) the crew had to come to a complete stop and flag the crossing and because of the stop the previous signal aspect is no longer valid, the restart is made at restricted speed 15 mph ( your now operating with out a signal indication) and cannot increase speed until the leading end reaches the next signal with a more favorable aspect…..40 years retired ms~~~

[@rachelolvera9435]

Good morning Mr Jawtooth. I’m glad you called it in .

[@philipcollins5440]

Thanks 4 sharing the radar gun, it's fun to know how fast they go...

[@robinroberts3335]

Booking nice trains 👍🏻 good place . I see Jessie and kitty hanging out . 😂 👍🏻🇺🇸🇨🇦 Robin . Be safe

[@PlayNewMobileGames]

Awesome, my friend. 😍 💕 Thanks for sharing. 👍 Have a nice day. 🤗✨

[@jeffkiesling8558]

Thanks for returning to the shoo-fly area again. Love it!!

[@RodrigoSousaFerrovias]

Hi my friend, awesome video, I liked it!

[@rocksreynolds3642]

Excellent film JT, top work calling in the gate issue so the proper action could be taken. I do the same when I spot water leaks in my local area.

[@derekreuben7273]

Good morning!!! Jaw tooth, from the Hunter Harrison Special !!!! The longer the train, the better!!!!

[@jeremypreece870]

Hello from the UK and to other Brits watching. It is as if the shoefly never happened!

[@earlschmitt884]

So very glad you called that in. W.W.O.T. had showen how rails were lose and the track bouncing up and down. I asked him if he reports those defects when he sees them. He never responded. Another one said they know that the track is in bad repair. So he just let it up to the track inspectors. I think it ought to be a railfaning law, that if you see a defect, you ought to call it in, to prevent a future accident or derailment that could injure or kill someone. So my hat is off to you J.T. for doing the right and responsible thing!

[@ftevids1715]

A great picture is taken at the right time at the exact moment something happens. Or just a picture/ video that is a once in a lifetime opportunity. You know you are doing great when you can do that time n time again. Great job Jaw Tooth!

[@chrishauser5505]

Alas, poor Shoo-Fly!! I knew him well! JT lookin' pretty fly in that shirt too! Live Action!!!

[@stevekail4543]

Thumbs up for calling in the damaged gate!

[@larrycurran8036]

Definitely carrying the mail. Critters chilling inside today. That's the longest that Chessie stayed still. 😺

[@dalecomer5951]

Thanks for showing the bolted rail joint. The wheels on every car in that first train clacked loudly going over that joint.

[@JawTooth]

No problem 👍

[@poowg2657]

Thanks for the shoo-fly update. Nice to see the new alignment all worked in and handling normal track speed. For all the work you put in to document this location every crew should give a long and loud toot salute. If I could I'd give you one! Good job on calling that damage in. A thoroughly enjoyable video, thanks!

[@JawTooth]

Thanks 👍

[@kimscheie]

Train company should be saluting your diligence ...I will . Great job sir 👏

[@toddselph5992]

I remember another time you filmed a truck hitting the same gate. Then a train came through and finished it off, lol. Another great video!

[@JawTooth]

Thanks for watching!

[@Dr_Joe]

No speed restriction on that new mainline! (Except for after you called it in!) Good on you, Mr. Tooth.

[@LeeKresser]

I'm glad you addressed why there was such a loud noise from some of the joints. Those joint differences were very noticable. I was initially surprised because I thought te new rails were welded. But your description makes sense. Thanks!

[@JawTooth]

Thanks for watching and commenting Lee!

[@billstill1794]

I heard that too - those joints definitely need welded before that issue causes a derailment - that would be messy there!

[@LeeKresser]

Yeah, JT; my grandfather used to take me to watch trains a LONG time ago. I am in my '70's now and still love it! In fact, I watch the "Railroad Archeologist" down in Florida, too. He found the last remaining rail section that was the connection point to the Florida Keys railroad. That mostly- bridge to Key West was destroyed by a cat 5 hurricane, I believe in 1935. In fact, it cleaned the Island of Islamorada almost off the map.

[@jeffrumbach150]

That Roli from Florida

[@wtxrailfan]

There's nothing unusual about that joint. It's temporary until a welding crew does a thermite weld on the cut-in. Welded rail is laid in quarter-mile sections and even when laying long stretches of mainline, it isn't always immediately welded at some joints, like at switches, control points, etc. A temporary joint is initially used and a MoW welding crew comes along later. At least that's how it was done when I worked on the Santa Fe.

[@russelltrupia4479]

That was awesome, my favorite spot and the radar gun. 50 was the fastest I have seen so far. On the last video with the cars running the crossing and now this truck, I'am a retired truck driver who retired early just for those reasons. I had way to many close calls with these type of drivers, Great video!!!👍👍

[@MrDan708]

Alas poor Shoo-Fly, we hardly knew ye!

[@captainmack2754]

GOOD MAN FOR CALLING IT IN.

[@billmorris2613]

Good morning to all from SE Louisiana 6 Aug 22.

[@williamcoulston7788]

Morning bill from Metairie la ☀️

[@billmorris2613]

@@williamcoulston7788 👍👍👍👍👍

[@hunterstewarthobbies6692]

Great Catches!

[@JawTooth]

Thanks for watching!

[@SWITCHMASHER]

Good video. I liked the way you covered the progression of putting in the new main and the shoo fly. Great railroading coverage.

[@JawTooth]

Thank you very much!

[@artkemberling7764]

NS needs to install cameras at crossings. The damage done to gates and signs can be followed up by bills sent to the drivers causing it.

[@JawTooth]

Thanks for watching!

[@macmedic892]

It would be far more expensive to install and maintain that across the system than they’d ever recoup from sending invoices.

[@Og-Judy]

Drivers worried about dropping loads instead of safety

[@Hyrev1]

Good man JT! Too many people today would just pass thru, thinking "not my problem ", but you definitely sped up the process of getting repairs made. Thanks for a great video!

[@JawTooth]

Exactly!

[@jovetj]

9:00 Looks like the truck dragged the gate and rotated the entire gate mechanism slightly on the mast. Most crossing gates are supposed to rise and drop perpendicularly to the roadway. But this one got turned so it now strikes the cantilever. The signals are designed so that the lights should flash if any gate is not vertical. That is an example "right-side failure".

[@351linzdoctor]

All kinds of live action going on Jaw Tooth! Props for looking out for the drivers safety at the crossing gate!👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@davidsquires154]

Back in the late 1970's, there was a similar where the crossing gate came down on top of a city bus. The lights were flashing, and the crossing gate was messed up. The, train to stop before the crossing gate was on the same track that the train was on.

[@JawTooth]

Thanks for watching!

[@williamsquires3070]

One leftover tie - souvenir time! 😂

[@markjolyn94]

Wow! That first NS was flying!!

[@musclecarmitch908]

Awesome update Jawtooth! Love seeing the progress at the Shoo Fly, it will be missed but it's still such a interesting spot to see how things turn out there! Thanks for the update!

[@JawTooth]

Thanks a ton!

[@danielneeley5480]

Great locomotive power action and great Nathan horn action

[@thomasmackowiak]

Thank you for going back to Richwood, Kentucky on 5 August 2022 to record these trains, Jaw Tooth! The shoo-fly is gone, and work is progressing on building the road under the new railroad bridge. The problem with that crossing gate is the second problem with that gate that you have recorded. If you remember, last year in one of your early videos at the shoo-fly, a semi-trailer truck bent that same gate so that it was across the railroad tracks. A southbound train came down the tracks, hit the bent gate, and broke the gate. The broken gate was knocked across the road if I remember correctly.

[@louGriggs1944]

Another great one. This is a good location, shoo-fly or not. I think that's the same gate that got wacked by a truck trying to beat it, and damaged the gate so that it got wacked again by the train when it came through. As I remember, the train took it off. You got that one on video a while back. Thanks.

[@jjasea]

Glad you called the number on the blue sign and reported the issue.

[@jamesweir2943]

mr. Jaw tooth, I want you to know that I certainly enjoy your videos and the accompanying narrative.

[@joemc111]

Good show Jaw Tooth. On my guy I watch near Tampa he said there is a hole in the side of the crossing lights so the engineer can see the road crossing lights are working.

[@brucefye3778]

Hi Brian! Great railfaning video back at the Shoo-Fly Pie again.

[@JawTooth]

Thanks again!

[@Steve-xf4uv]

Great video Brian; I have not seen any other sites showing train speeds with a radar gun. Very cool. Good man calling in that crossing gate accident; and NS answered nicely and responded.

[@JawTooth]

Thanks for watching!

[@jarrodfritts1196]

You did good!!!! More videos of the progress of the soo-fly!!!!

[@baileyyard5116]

They sure did clear out the shoo-fly quick!

[@malfunction8165]

I find it fascinating watching you videos and going on google street view to see where you were filming, I now know what the shoo-fly was, the ones where the train goes down the main street are particularly interesting.

[@nancyhodges444]

The shoo- fly is officially gone and the permanent line is in permanently lol. Hat’s of to NS for responding quickly to a concerned rail fans call about that damaged crossing gate. Thats heads up on their part. Now if only other RRs take notice. Seriously the permanent track looks great. I too was wondering the same thing about how they tie in new sections of track. Nice job JT thanks for sharing bud. Take care.🚂👍🏼😎U the man!!

[@ChainsawNW1218]

ChainsawN&W1218, Z train was highballing, long grainer, good 👍 that You reported that so there are no accidents.

[@deanstrand4260]

I'm happy to see that you're not afraid to use the radar gun. Seems like ever since somebody ticked off a train crew by using his Hadar gun, everybody's been laying low for a while.

[@chrisryan5339]

A fast peace of track. Thanks. Chris from England

[@ct1600a]

15:00 Norfie teaching Chessie how to cat. lol

[@briansumner2700]

Good work calling that in.

[@Robert-lg2bl]

Awesome video as always!! Oh, two days ago I saw the Canadian Pacific passenger train go by the house. Yet, train tracks are freight lines that CN uses.

[@chrishauser5505]

There is nothing like the sound of a fast freight making the rails sing.

[@brianhickey5949]

How cool! Speeding trains and good track makes for good railfanning :) That last grain train was working on a slow order I think. I like how looking through the underpass shows nothing but ground - that's the next phase :)

[@JawTooth]

Thanks for watching!

[@jovetj]

I'm surprised how quickly they have dropped the earth on the other side of the new viaduct.

[@danslejardindecytrus]

Thank you very much for this great video! ✨✨ 👍Merci beaucoup ! 🙏

[@kens.3729]

Hello Brian! You Catch more Crossing Gates getting Broke than anyone. Reason is you’re out there Daily recording Content. Thanks! 👍

[@JawTooth]

Very true, just showing up is 90 percent of success. Thanks for watching !

[@stephenrickjr.7519]

It's nice to know your conscientious calling in that crossing gate. That may have saved a life or two. Thanks! I always enjoy your videos 😊👍👍!

[@JawTooth]

Glad you enjoyed it! I always try to do the right thing. The lady who I reported it to is in another state. I forgot where but maybe Atlanta? It is the NS police

[@pauldavis2013]

I love the end of your videos showing the animals

[@Ken_in_Wisconsin]

Thanks for calling that in Mister Tooth.

[@silverbells24]

Good idea calling the number Brian. Surprised that the semi didn't completely rip the gate clean off.

[@icecold1950]

Another awesome video. Thanks Jaw Tooth 👍👍

[@donaldmilhoan6379]

Wow, signal is bent...... Glad u called it in.

[@JawTooth]

Thanks for watching!

[@johnwinter8273]

Good call giving NS a heads up. 👍👍

[@JawTooth]

Always!

[@Eddy63]

Great catches Son ... Thx and on to another of your vids ...

[@JawTooth]

Glad you like them!

[@williamcoulston7788]

Good morning from New Orleans 🙂🙂🌻

[@tameraranger]

good morning sunshine 🌞

[@jeffreygosselin7576]

Wow that area looks totally different now.

[@elizabethdowney2446]

Awesome beans! Love the live action. ..Thank you for the videos!

[@tennesseered586]

Strong work on the video and calling in the gate defect.

[@jonwatt678]

Sure I'm in.. Howdy from eastern Maine..

[@iskabibbledudad1991]

Very cool train video too bad the shoo fly is gone and crazy truck driver trying to beat the gates thank again Jaw Tooth keep up the good work I enjoy it

[@JawTooth]

Thanks for watching!

[@tzadik36]

Thanks for this video! Complete transformation of the crossing.

[@JawTooth]

Glad you liked it!

[@jamessimmons1888]

Good Morning Jawtooth, ,Good video

[@shawnpowell5876]

Great catch of the NS INTERMODAL that was booking through there at all but 50mph! That NS Grain train was a great catch too even though it was abt 10mph slower. These truck drivers just can't sit still to let a train pass. They'd rather tear something up or somebody for that matter.

[@clarence43232]

GOOD JOB with calling in gate damage!

[@anilsamaroo2038]

Very nice it's too bad that gate hit the truck hopefully that gets properly installed and that doesn't happen again have an Excellent weekend Jaw Tooth your videos are the very best!

[@JawTooth]

Thanks, you too!

[@skimmer8774]

Nice job JT. Great that you reported the gate and nice trains.

[@JawTooth]

Thanks for watching!

[@davidholder3207]

Like your choice of shirts dude - especially the blackbased one.

[@garymessina1609]

Great location great video thanks jaw tooth

[@caroldavis7169]

Hello from Australia 🐨🐨

[@michaelhewitt258]

Hello from SW Michigan

[@paulbergen9114]

Those two SB moving at a good clip and if your didn't see it previously you wouldn't have known there even was a shoo fly track. No sirree those UPS trailers gotta fly and within two weeks no speed restrictions. JT got the ball rolling by calling in the crossing problem - don't assume the other person will do it. Just like the dispatcher doesn't know how the gates will function so the train train had a slow orders imposed. Lovely pose by Norfie and Chessie as if they were going to be added to Mt..Rushmore. With that plaintive stare.I hope you brought snacks

[@JawTooth]

Thanks for watching!

[@ocsrc]

Call it in. Any time you see damage call the number on the blue plate, give them the crossing number

[@JawTooth]

Yes I did that. Thanks for watching!

[@johnpyle6860]

Glad you reported the gate problem.

[@JawTooth]

Yes, I was hoping it was the right thing to do. I rarely get involved but with the semi trucks having trouble turning right I called it in. It was cool how quick I heard the dispatcher on the radio telling someone about it. You can hear them mention the road when I am talking just after calling it in.

[@tomsdotter3228]

Great to see the new track and overpass. Thanks Jaw Tooth!

[@JawTooth]

Thanks for watching!

[@markcrowell2727]

Way to help out, JT!

[@johnnydodd9919]

You did the right thing calling that crossing in

[@JawTooth]

Thanks for watching !!

[@walterlangston4484]

somthine to give you A goodlaugh been to Thurmond few times after csx replace that crossing and had not film it but did get some good train videos