My Jeep Was Spared From a Freight Train Disaster! (Caught on Video)

[RdFx21]

I've lived my whole life beside a rural railroad crossing that has no crossing gates. It would astound the common-sensible person how often people punch it across while the flashers are on, train horn a'blazing. Never understood why people think they have to be in such a hurry to risk it all like that.

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[T-Rock]

Glad you and your JT came out of that safe & sound.
Why people do that...my take:

1. Not paying attention
2. Simpleton that likely shouldn't be driving at all
3. Over-confident, self-centered idiot that doesn't feel the need to wait like everyone else

 

[HuskerStew]

I work for a Class I railroad. The NS safety department would love to have this footage.

That said, that driver is lucky to be alive.

 

[HuskerStew]

You can notify them here:

Report Property Damage to NS | Contact Us | Norfolk Southern (nscorp.com)

 

[JeepCode4]

I'm a railfan. I enjoy watching trains and sometimes take pictures and videos of them. Today I spent the late morning at my usual spot watching freight trains go by. This crossing only has crossbucks and a stop sign. Unfortunately this particular guy decided not to stop. My Jeep was literally INCHES from getting hit with something! Somehow there's not a scratch on it. I'm also fine, and the driver is fine.

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Glad it’s fine. That other driver is an idiot. I always stay back about 6 feet from the crossing, gates or no gates incase something happens. This is why.

 

[Grumpy_Guy]

I'm a railfan. I enjoy watching trains and sometimes take pictures and videos of them. Today I spent the late morning at my usual spot watching freight trains go by. This crossing only has crossbucks and a stop sign. Unfortunately this particular guy decided not to stop. My Jeep was literally INCHES from getting hit with something! Somehow there's not a scratch on it. I'm also fine, and the driver is fine.

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HOLY COW!
That is too close for comfort when an idiot ignores a freight train.

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