Stalling Freight Train Blows Sand and Wheel Slips Trying to Move
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Published 2024-03-09
It's not everyday you see a train struggling to get moving. The way they move millions of pounds of freight with ease gives them an impression of invincibility, but alas the laws of physics reign supreme. Here, we happen to find a pair of CSX ES40DCs stopped at Howell Wye, finding difficulty in leaving after a conductor was dropped off at the nose. It would be over five minutes of nothing but GE Notch 8 roar and blowing sand before the train eventually got enough kick to embark on its next stop. And fortunately for you, I caught it all for your viewing pleasure.
God bless. I'll see you soon, out on the High Iron.
Romans 8:28
All Comments (21)
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To get some dialogue on the incident, click here: https://youtu.be/ZOtVunvgDpA?si=CF09jRp20OF2yOJK&t=2205
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I wonder if the crew were rocking back and forth in their seats saying " come on...come on".
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Actual Notch 8 just sounds unreal. Most people will catch a train in notch 5 and think they've seen a locomotive at it's loudest, but they have no clue 😂
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It really shows the difference the sand makes. Once the second axle and especially the third hit that sand patch, they were good to go. Great shots!
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@1:57 the lead bogie on the lead loco has cast onto in "Made in RSA," quite a surprise to see an American loco with South Africa bogies.
Hi from NZ,
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Thank you for very much it is really a good viewing pleasure just to see how these enormous powerful engines work.
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I was even holding my breath while watching to help the engines a little bit...🥵 Thanks for sharing! 👍
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The power of sand.
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seems more like an underpowered train doing its best to get moving with great engineers on board
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That is one hellava crew. Experienced engineer and alot of tonnage.
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Nice power and patience
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Great close ups of the sand blasting and spinning wheels... Never seen that before !!
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Felt like I was watching my train in TSW
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"I think I can. I think I can..."
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Excellent !! James.
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Meanwhile the traction motors are roasting....
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No one:
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Are the railroads that stingy that they're sending out under powered trains? Is that really how CSX wants it?......... Nice video!
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Amazing frens
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Nice video bro! I just started watching and I already think I like your content, I also subbed!
