Truck on the Tracks - Yes, Ashland!

Ashland claims another victim on December 28, 2018. This time, a pickup turns north on to the tracks, and just keeps going and going… Once again, all’s well that ends well.

[@user-zw2ph2zs7r]

I think virtual railfan should start a cars on tracks series to compete with 11'8

[@jeffisafoamer4432]

YES im in with that

[@indylinerailfan8038]

100% agree

[@abbottcooper3243]

11' 8" is now 12' 4". Let's see if that helps.

[@gtrieder]

@@abbottcooper3243 It didn't!

[@abbottcooper3243]

@@gtrieder Jeez....I haven't seen an update video, so I was in the dark on it.

[@emiliofernandez7117]

A lot of spectators this time, seems this sport is gaining popularity!

[@W7DSY]

The tow truck operator's union has fought for years to keep down any improvements in Ashland. They can't afford the drop in business.

[@neil_murphy1989]

Hahahaha

[@JR-playlists]

@@neil_murphy1989 Not funny

[@neil_murphy1989]

@@JR-playlists I honestly would have never put that comment there. I was laughing at the truck on the tracks. I lived near Ashland for a few years. I don't want to see anything happen to the town.

[@peterjensen6844]

Kinda like the truck repair shops near the 11ft 8in Bridge....

[@lcs3491]

I love how Ashland is more less a stereotype on this channel now 😂

[@rjjcms1]

Gotta love the place 😂.

[@calliarcale]

The funniest part is the very end -- how many people tried to help, all the squad cars, the tow truck is called, and finally the tow driver just looks at it and is like "can't we just back it back onto the road?" and totally does.

[@rjjcms1]

Skilful driver.

[@ohreally8929]

And after seeing that, the truck drivers cajones just shrived up and dropped off.

[@FL70NJ]

It's absolutely mind blowing just how many people don't pay attention there!!! It appears they are always trying to cut the corner instead of pulling up a little further, then turning! Happy New Year to everyone!!!

[@GaryNumeroUno]

Certainly a lot of Darwin award candidates in that town!

[@Miker3797]

A set of reflective delineator posts between the tracks on the pavement would solve that problem. We have them here in Bartlett Illinois where the tracks run through town like this and it never ia an issue.

[@BigHappysPlace]

the first thing I said to myself. Self! Why do these highly intellegent folks not just back the truck up and out the same way it came in? I laughed at the end of the video.

[@johans4112]

Bighappy that was exactly what I thought! You nailed it.

[@alsnyder4327]

That, and why didn't they stop before driving so far down the tracks?

[@mrsloth9590]

There's a big elevation change between the crossing and the gravel

[@dleland71]

"highly intelligent folks", yeah right! :)

[@specialed6357]

I was thinking that the entire time.

[@TylerTJ]

I think I speak for everyone when I say, "I think we all know what Ashland's New Year's Resolution should be." Let's see if drivers get Smarter OR Stupider in 2019.

[@djohn4904]

u have chosen... death...

[@Ghastly10]

I know people like going by train but this is ridiculous..

[@mrsloth9590]

He missed the turn

[@Ghastly10]

@@mrsloth9590 Yeah I know, was trying to make a funny.. :)

[@mrsloth9590]

@@Ghastly10 Oh sorry man

[@Ghastly10]

@@mrsloth9590 No worries, and it is all good.. :)

[@puffnstuff12]

With so many people running onto the tracks you'd think that they'd make some improvements to those intersections to help prevent this from happening.

[@puffnstuff12]

@@jyrkimaansiirrotoy1836 Seeing that in many places the tracks are buried in the street it's an easy mistake to make, especially in the dark.

[@bnsfbandit9807]

What a surprise, Ashland. This might as well be a weekly upload.

[@MikelineTV]

That red truck in the video interfered with the white truck making a left turn and shouldn't have stopped before the tracks haha

[@johnwatkins4051]

Need to find the person in the red truck. It's mostly their fault. Why did they stop in traffic and let the white truck go? I'd be looking for that driver to help pay what ever the cost it.

[@theoldar]

I keep saying this, but if this happens over and over again, the problem is with the intersection, not with the drivers.

[@spikespa5208]

Not necessarily. There's always a certain percentage of dolts on the roads. More drivers + more miles driven each year= more dolts.

[@ohreally8929]

True. There are 7 bars right at this intersection.

[@douglastodd1947]

Ashland council could install level crossing gates , like we have in UK, they don,t go up or down , they stay in place over rails, when train approaches they swing over road preventing vehicles from driving round them thus eliminating any accidents. train passes swing back over rails.

[@tammymorrison4182]

People just dont pay attention....

[@mrsloth9590]

He missed the turn

[@tammymorrison4182]

@@mrsloth9590 I can see that happening we watch this channel alot my husband said the same thing... just glad no one was hurt.

[@alexkamaratos5241]

The towing company is probably wondering if there’s going to be another car stuck on the tracks each day!

[@darla3021]

Sign suggestion: Cross TWO sets of tracks before making ANY turns 1⃣#################### 2⃣#################### Unauthorised vehicles on tracks will be confiscated

[@TylerTJ]

That's Smart

[@muffa9125]

or crushed

[@msr1116]

I'd have bolder turn arrows painted over the entire intersection so drivers can use that a visual guide to follow into the correct lane.

[@57thorns]

@@msr1116 Dotted line markings would be an improvement, most definitely. And not that costly either.

[@msr1116]

@@57thorns ....or something I just thought of in addition to markings: reflectors like we see in between center line markings on highways. Helpful guidance in rainy conditions and on dark stretches of road.

[@Knards]

What a feeling it must be to realize you are on the tracks

[@muffa9125]

yes , pants are probably mushy on the back side

[@hollycruz5061]

😂😂😂😂😅😅😅😅

[@noblejackson5229]

I'm buying a wrecker and moving to Ashland!

[@ohreally8929]

Well, when you get here with your stuff, keep the truck away from these tracks!

[@Intern.emergency-response]

The music is really fitting :D

[@leDespicable]

One would assume that after the 2nd time they'd consider making it more apparent where the crossing ends. Just like they do in Germany with red and white railings on each side.

[@Ash-id3vx]

i know it's called the "railroad" but it's not that kind of road people..

[@thephantomeagle2]

In some parts of Europe they have guards that rise up out of the pavement and stay up as long as the gates are up. Once the gates come down poles go up and they prevent cars from going on tracks. I realize that Amtraks often block the street, that can be addressed as well.

[@AshHill07]

You should give the APD a link to these camera feeds, assuming you haven't already. Something to stick up in the control room every now and then anyway. :P

[@Dios67]

I've been through there on the train and had no problem so I don't know what's up with these other people.

[@allthingsharbor]

Honestly, you would think at least one of these 'drivers' would think to use hazard lights !

[@doctorwigglespank8933]

If someone ever gets hurt/killed here, their lawyers are going to appreciate that VR has many vids of this continually happening. The town or the RR might not appreciate it as much.

[@yixnorb5971]

It's like a venus fly trap for cars

[@stefanw5894]

Oh Ashland. You never fail to entertain.

[@tuxitalk4-tuxipolitixpage772]

Love the silent film music and the title cards!

[@deanseawa]

I'm guessing Ashland is okay with all these events as over time they've done absolutely nothing to prevent them. A simple white turn line painted on the road would solve these problems. My state has them.

[@nocalsteve]

They need to put in a ramp there so at least they can back up. Also, there is an awkward signal near where I live where they actually put flashing rabbit lights on the lane lines so people will know where to turn.

[@jamiesmiles8312]

Tow Truck Driver as he's trying to hook up the truck (unsuccessfully): "Yes, I can get you out of here, but there will be less damage to your vehicle if you just let the train hit it."

[@jack303030]

Then just backs up the truck with no problem.

[@jamiesmiles8312]

@@jack303030 Yeah, I about died laughing when he did that! But I knew if he pulled them out, like it looked like he was going to do initially, that it would have tore that truck slap up. LOL!!!

[@muffa9125]

In Ashland , it's possible to obtain a driver's license in a raffle , normally held behind the liquor store

[@MaltaMcMurchy]

🤣

[@cinthia9602]

There seems to be something wrong with that part of the tracks. People keep turning on to them.

[@lunhil12]

Have to wonder when they'll decide to do something about this problem.

[@n6hpx]

notice very few try to stop to help them get out of the mess...

[@hirisk761]

Oops Ashland happens again. I should just put that cam on my computer and not leave.

[@leftintheoxafire]

Ashland needs more gates they need 4 long gates then they we’ll know.

[@scottyb68]

I can see how especially if you don't know the area you could think you're making a left onto the road. Seems like its always raining, could be a factor.

[@LIRRTV]

I love how he did realize until like 15 seconds later 😂

[@robn2492]

You should add a..." I got stuck in Ashland " shirt to your collection.

[@walterfink9782]

A little forgotten fact. Most if not all vehicles, are not designed to travel on train tracks, unless they are fitted with the proper rail riding equipment. And, where's a train when you need one?

[@1verstapp]

i hope he got to pay the callout fee for the towtruck.

[@dylandr2356]

1:55 that flashlight with the song got me like 😂😂😂

[@vee1rotate]

I think there should be a second set of gates at locations where this frequently happens. These gates would be across the tracks (as opposed to the road). They would normally be down, and have appropriate signage (“STOP”, “DO NOT ENTER”, “YOU AIN’T A TRAIN, SO STAY OFF THESE TRACKS” etc) train comes along, the regular gates descend normally, then these new gates go up. Might prevent an accident.

[@JR-playlists]

I think they need to redesign the intersection before someone gets killed. The city may be found liable for the dangerous intersection design in a court case.

[@TheOnlyPequod]

I enjoyed the music, reminded me of the saloon music in RDR2.

[@RedHeart64]

Funny! I figured they could have driven it back off the tracks onto the road, if they'd just stopped and used their head instead of trying their best to push ahead and jump the rails. (The pickup obviously had sufficient ground clearance.)

[@konsejitos]

Tow Truck driver was like, say what? you mean I could just had reverse it?

You have to wonder how poor the eyesight is of these drivers.

[@ohreally8929]

For some reason their eyseight is pretty good until they meet Jack Daniels.

[@Mazzo_02]

I saw this fact yesterday in live 😂.

[@LtnKing21]

This never gets old.

[@gregorykazian804]

Cops are like.. Hey we have done this before, just back up.

[@edembich]

How many bars in tat town?

[@thomasfletcher4765]

The music and the video sped up was hilarious ! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@richarddrum9970]

Maybe the street needs two wide white reflective lines bordering the edge of the road along the tracks with lettering that says "RAILROAD TRACKS DO NOT ENTER" . I was there in the daylight last year and you can turn too soon going either direction if you aren't familiar with that intersection.

[@RedHeart64]

Even better - a curb between the tracks (blocking the way for vehicles) plus the stripes and better lighting. In the meantime... it IS a source of amusement for watchers!

[@richarddrum9970]

RedHeart64.....good idea, has anyone suggested that to the railroad? What won't be funny is when the 7:00pm container train shows up while people are trying to push the truck off the tracks. I'll bet that rollback owner makes some money.

[@freeformdelusion]

the most entertaining set of tracks in the world

[@robbyprust]

What gets me is how far they go before they figure out they are on the tracks

[@ohreally8929]

1 drink = 20' on the tracks here in Ashland.

[@MarioRBSouza]

This level crossing is the bread and butter of that channel : P

[@Morbid_Railfan]

Wow ashland beat the world record for the most cars on the tracks and one of those cars ended up being hit by a csx train, now look what we have here again 😕

[@thomascdurham9130]

Yes, I was watching this last night! First cop on scene made it worst.

[@moonbear5929]

Jeeze, this has to be the stupidest one yet with how far the driver drove along the tracks. Where did he think he was going to go?

[@Dante-oc9wh]

Looks like that truck from Super 8... Trying to cause another wreck?

[@mrsloth9590]

It does!

[@k-michael8014]

Couldn't they of reversed back to the road part. Haha!

[@grigorirasputin5020]

Police in that town need a radio on the railroad system so they can warn the trains well in advance when one of these hazards occurs.

[@richardborgner4678]

why is there never a high speed train when you need one?

[@ohreally8929]

On a few of the videos of this intersection, there are. Whamooooooo!

[@niyoshawilliams2678]

You should come to Arkansas they have a lot of trains Wynne have to many that leaves every hour

[@vistalite-ph4zw]

He drove really far, when did he realize that he was on the tracks?

[@ohreally8929]

When his 12 drinks wore off.

[@WalnutSpice]

flatbed gotta be like "Well youre still paying me for coming out here"

[@CMDRFandragon]

And they havent done anything to help alleviate that problem? Gates, poles, reflective tape, DO NOT ENTER signs...nothin?

[@999531s]

LOL the music. almost as funny as people pushing a running truck...

[@valvlog4665]

Odd they didn't think to back up first. But hey, in a panic the obvious isn't obvious.

[@AndrewmanGaming]

I now understand why cars keep making this mistake. That looks like an extremely awkward intersection. For the truck to turn left like he wanted, he would have to almost drive into the oncoming traffic across the railroad. That, and all the lights because its night, are probably what make drivers think the track is the road.

[@freddystanley9081]

From Brazil wachting you🇧🇷

[@PorterCam]

Okay, Nancy, you and me get out and push this back to the where we got on, no one in the driver seat to steer. But, see, there is a way to get off the tracks without the tow. Just get up on the ties and back er out ...

[@sandsqueezerhowie1554]

Thanks for the great videos VR.

[@nautilus444]

You gotta love 1:10 hey dear let's just push the truck off the tracks. lol

[@christopher8k]

The tow company should make a special truck for recovering cars from the track

[@johnhoward3042]

Ashland should improve the lighting at that intersection soon before someone gets killed.

[@mikey9710]

There's not really a problem with lighting there there's plenty of light around the intersection

[@ddyodaman5515]

Just goes to show you. There’s a winner on every inch of the planet

[@UnknownUnknown-ct6mj]

Something tells me they need to post warnings about this ongoing vehicle issue driving until rail road tracks. Choose Jesus Christ

[@robertenglebright8257]

Is there a bar right around the corner?

[@SMILEVIDEOTRAINS]

Unbelievably good

[@STACHUrka]

Why Traffic departament dont add any cones in this place?

[@haroldfisher1302]

Best part is when both people got out of the truck, assuming after putting it in PARK, and tried to push.....PUSH!!!.....the truck backwards.

[@norcalrailfan1]

The song fits the mood lol

[@lilbo1Y1]

he just kept going, never turn within the gates/arms because that's where the tracks are that the train rides on.

[@KeaneAddict]

Why do they drive onto the tracks in the first place? just curious

[@woofdog4219]

The fact that a lot of them keep driving down the tracks is what really makes me laugh .

[@robertphillips6296]

He must have had the GPS tell him to turn left now and he did just that with out thinking?

[@johnsinski5172]

CSX should put posts in the ground between both tracks and on the streetside of the tracks with reflective stickers or paint so the driver sees that they cannot turn there. MTA (LIRR) had this problem and and did that to every crossing and the problem just about disappeared.

[@oxolotleman7226]

Thank you Kanye, very cool.

[@railroadelevators9258]

Ashland is where cars belong on tracks :)

[@anthonyrausch5708]

0:29 = Make a left here Cletus and you will become a meme...

[@blowemall]

Hands down Darwin award winner

[@wolfywolf2sda]

Wait... all the truck had to do was back up to get off the tracks?

[@jimjonrs3932]

They're pouring them pretty stiff in Ashland.