as a steam engine enthusiast this hurts to see but I'm impressed how fast it was repaired
@weylinwest9505
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, it was only what, a few days to be restored into proper working order?
@xzx4696
Жыл бұрын
@@weylinwest9505 Ikr bravo to mechanics excellent work
@FreedomLovingLoyalistOfficial
Жыл бұрын
It got repaired?
@xzx4696
Жыл бұрын
@@FreedomLovingLoyalistOfficial yes it did I don't know when or how long it took but it did get repaired
@switchgeer6519
Жыл бұрын
it does have some pretty nasty scars though. i wonder how hard that'd be to flatten...
@dennis2494
Жыл бұрын
I rode on the 475 train about ten days before the accident, I am glad that they were able to repair it so quickly.
@nathancorcoran5347
Жыл бұрын
I saw Norfolk & Western 475 a year before the accident happened. September 5th 2021, along with Norfolk & Western 611.
@Keystone1906_Productions
Жыл бұрын
@@nathancorcoran5347the last time I had rode 475 in 2022 before it’s accident was October 29th 2022 and the day the crash happened, November 2nd 2022 I was Literally in school at that time. I was shocked when this happened but thankfully it is in service again, but the same can’t be said for Gettysburg 1278 which had suffered a back draft explosion in the firebox many years ago, which Thunder bolt did a video for.
@rudycarlson8245
9 ай бұрын
I heard about the accident with the 1278 the reason why it happened was stupidity! They really did not take care of that engine! Hopefully, someday she gets repaired and put back on the mainline where she belongs! But for now she is safe at the age of steam Roundhouse!
@nathancorcoran5347
7 ай бұрын
@@Keystone1906_Productions At least Norfolk & Western 475 is still running, except Canadian Pacific 1278 unfortunately.
@Psychli
Жыл бұрын
475 was the locomotive that got me into locomotives. It is the engine used in several scenes of "Thomas and the Magic Railroad", that I watched dozens of time as a child. It absolutely broke my heart to see it wreck. Now, I am so incredibly happy that it is repaired and back in service! I did not expect it to be back so quickly.
@cmb32898
Жыл бұрын
I just realized that now as I was rewatching old clips of TATMR. I am stunned.
@desiazi2045
Жыл бұрын
I SHOULD REMAKE THE TATMR ON THE HOLY HORSESHOE CURVE ITS A MORE PATRIOTIC SPOT THAN SODOM ISLAND FOR AN AMERICAN MOVIE!!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@fishlickmustaches8088
8 ай бұрын
I still have the Thomas and the magic railroad dvd, it was my favourite movie when I was a child. I would pester my mom by saying “Mommy! Mommy! Let’s watch the movie again!” 😂
@wendellellison3482
Жыл бұрын
As someone who volunteers for a museum that also operates a steam locomotive, let me say that first, I am very grateful no one was hurt, and my heart goes out to everyone who maintains this wonderful piece of history. Hopefully, they can get her back in working order/certified asap.
@ericoxner326
Жыл бұрын
I would hate to be on that crew. About that switch .
@ffjsb
Жыл бұрын
@@ericoxner326 Crew should be dismissed for making such a basic error.
@SCRM_Railfan
Жыл бұрын
Which museum do you volunteer at?
@railmastergaming
Жыл бұрын
what you said about the flue sheet not being hit, i realized that to and was so grateful that DIDNT happen. that significantly reduced damage and injuries, so props to Baldwin for building such strong engines!
@1TruNub
Жыл бұрын
They sure as hell don't make it like that anymore
@railmastergaming
Жыл бұрын
@@1TruNub you said it
@Sniperboy5551
Жыл бұрын
I’m not very knowledgeable about trains, but that’s exactly what I was worried about when I saw the video. Whoever was filming must’ve had some giant brass balls…
@railmastergaming
Жыл бұрын
@@Sniperboy5551 lol so true
@zacharyrollick6169
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, the first time I saw the video, I was having a heart attack waiting for the boiler to come apart.
@The8BitNerd
Жыл бұрын
I guess this is the closest we will get to two documentaries back to back
@Thunderbolt_1000_Siren
Жыл бұрын
Even though this doesn't exactly count as one
@trainlover123trainsrock
Жыл бұрын
@@Thunderbolt_1000_Siren I’m glad this exists. Your the only other person to be at the scene of the accident while 475 was still there.
@KDubielak
Жыл бұрын
@@Thunderbolt_1000_Siren I do feel very bad for Strasburg railroad
@poowg2657
Жыл бұрын
Back in the '70s when I was in the steam program at IRM it was drilled into our heads about track routing first and signal aspects second. Typical call outs in the cab were: "Clear track ahead, green board!" or "Divergent, red board!" Red board divergent always got an immediate emergency applicatiion with the corresponding paper work after the run to ascertain what happened and make sure it never happened again. I can only hope Strasbourg does a review of operating rules to make sure this is a one time occurance. Good video.
@Messicrafter
Жыл бұрын
It was the Talk of the "REDI Center" (CSXT's Training Center) while I was there. My instructor said checking your switch points are one of the most important things as a conductor. IMO, both the Locomotive Crew and the MOW team where at fault for this. That switch should have been set the other way, locked out, and a bulletin/Dispatcher Message sent to the Crews operating the line that day. But that still does not excuse the Engineer and Fireman not looking out for that switch, as they do run in "Dark" territory.
@poowg2657
Жыл бұрын
Perfectly said.
@matthewpowell2429
Жыл бұрын
This gave me a heart attack when I first saw it, thank goodness Strasburg was able to repair the damage as fast as they did.
@oldgoat142
Жыл бұрын
The last time I rode a train in Strasburg was Saturday October 15, 2015 and it was that very excursion train pulled by 475. It was part of a vintage baseball tournament sponsored by the Strasburg Railroad. I was on a scratch team which won the tournament so in a way, this is almost personal for me. A lot of folks in the crowd were all dressed up in vintage clothing, right down to a baby buggy for a couple of infants, and there were a few Doughboys there as well. I remember distinctly how I felt as I played right field and I could see down to the track where the train was stopped to bring up more spectators. I felt like I had gone back in time 100+ years. What a great memory!
@WindCityRailfan
Жыл бұрын
Awesome to know everyone was ok and that they where able to get it up and running shortly after
@warriorpredator128
Жыл бұрын
As a steam engine fan, I was shocked to hear this. I really hope nothing happens to the rest of my fav steam engines (Big Boy and 844 for example). But bravo to people that fixed 475 after the accident. They were quick with it
@bdub215
Жыл бұрын
The panic that happened this day (maybe rightfully so, maybe premature) was insane. I figured, no one got hurt and it happened at the best place probably in the country to do a repair like this, it shouldnt be too much of an issue. I'm curious what the FRA will say or has said about this whole thing. side note- i'm hoping all of our other local steam operations have taken notice though and double down on operating procedures and safety. it could've been worse in so many ways.
@Gabethenwr77
Жыл бұрын
It’s a relief that nobody was hurt
@EvilTurkeySlices
Жыл бұрын
This is the best kind of accident, it highlights a flaw without major consequences, the airshow at Dallas wasn’t so lucky unfortunately.
@Gabethenwr77
Жыл бұрын
Yea rip to those who lost their lives that day 😔
@TheEnterpriseStudios
Жыл бұрын
When I Saw the accident I Felt Bad because 475 Was The Rainbow Sun Locomotive For TATMR And This was Her First Crash Ever
@crystalkauffman2463
Ай бұрын
Bro I was talking about that too😮
@Thomasboi01
Жыл бұрын
Strasburg 475 is one of my favorite steam engines and I'm happy that she's back in service again! I would hate to see her scraped to me she's a special engine in a great and magical way which makes her more magical.
@brettdavis80
Жыл бұрын
Damn, I’m an hour away myself near Valley Forge. Have ridden the tracks many times with wife and son when we would visit when my son was a little boy. Even rode with Thomas. Thank god the engine didn’t pop its cork and no one was hurt. Now I have a reason to go visit the railroad and museum again.
@Thunderbolt_1000_Siren
Жыл бұрын
Oh wow another local from my area! I'm across the river from you guys in the West Norriton area.
@brettdavis80
Жыл бұрын
@@Thunderbolt_1000_Siren Grew up in East Norriton, right behind Woody’s golf course, now Einstein Montgomery Hospital. Currently reside in Trappe, next to Collegeville and close to Ursinus College. I use Valley Forge cause that is our back yard and everyone knows Valley Forge!!!
@rebeccahuygen7260
Жыл бұрын
I can't believe 475 is back in service after a week in the works. Just imagine if they can overhaul an steam engine that quick.
@ffjsb
Жыл бұрын
It's impossible to overhaul a steam locomotive that quick...
@rebeccahuygen7260
Жыл бұрын
@@ffjsb I know it's impossible but just imagine if you could. Please? Elijah Stevenson
@ffjsb
Жыл бұрын
@@rebeccahuygen7260 It's impossible to imagine, because it's IMPOSSIBLE to do. Do you even have a clue what it takes to do an overhaul???
@cameronfinnie9706
Жыл бұрын
I remember going to that exact same spot where you caught the Amtrak's when I got to play fireman on 611, shame to see it pop up again in such a sad scenario. Glad to the engine is already fixed up and back on her wheels, the crew down there seems to have handled the accident well, all things considered
@EvilTurkeySlices
Жыл бұрын
Strasburg has the best steam shop in the country(maybe the world) not surprised 475 is back again so soon. I’m sure they’ve adjusted their procedures to account for a situation like this in the future. The apparently left the scars on the firebox door to remind the crews to be careful in the future.
@furioussherman7265
Жыл бұрын
Funny that a pair of Thomas replicas were in the workshop that Strasburg 475 was repaired in since Strasburg 475 was the locomotive used in the Shining Time Station segments of the 2000 film Thomas and the Magic Railroad.
@thomassoniccarsfan1220
7 ай бұрын
why did they have spare dummy thomas units even though they have a steam powered thomas made out of strausburg number five.
@DC4260Productions
Жыл бұрын
It's a relief that no-one was injured, and to me it looks like that SW8 was an unsung hero that day.
@c.c.studios835
Жыл бұрын
I’m thankful that Strasburg took there time to repair an locomotive that appeared in Thomas and the Magic Railroad.
@LegendaryCollektor
Жыл бұрын
it adds history to an engine that has made history by herself those will be battle scars - of how even in her old age she's still a good workhorse for even a tiny railroad like Strasburg. it's kinda...cool to see.
@harrisonofcolorado8886
Жыл бұрын
ALWAYS remember to check if the switch is back in it's correct position.
@thomasklimchuk441
Жыл бұрын
Maybe some body should have line the switch and locked it
@Unknown_Ooh
Жыл бұрын
Wow glad to hear the train was repaired so quickly. I would've thought the train would've been laid up for a year or so.
@htos1av
Жыл бұрын
Good documentation work. Thanks for posting!
@bigkiwimike
Жыл бұрын
My heart goes out to the crew!
@61rampy65
Жыл бұрын
Congrats on 100k subs! I started watching your vids about 2 years ago, but then you fell off my radar, and for the life of me, I couldn't remember your channel's name! Luckily, one of your vids popped up in my recommended list, so now I know where to look! Vid quality is soooo much better than before, and they weren't bad to begin with. So sad to see a steam engine damaged, glad they got it fixed quickly.
@SentientMattress531
Жыл бұрын
Anniversary of the Ashtabula Rail Disaster is coming up in about a month. Definitely an idea, and I suggested this last year to
@mudducke8
Жыл бұрын
I'm an engineer at a railway museum in Kentucky. It is pounded into our skulls to check each and every switch before proceeding through them. I'm glad to see it repaired so quickly kly but that accident should never have happened. Complacency kills.
@SDE1994
Жыл бұрын
and this is why we have interlocked points here in the UK, so crews cant just forget about pointwork
@robk4099
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great news!!!!! It was depressing to hear about the accident but now it’s all ok
@kev996
Жыл бұрын
I rode on the 475 train a few weeks before the accident happened. Glad to hear everyone is ok.
@richdiscoveries
Жыл бұрын
Wow, that could have been much much worse, the arm lined up perfectly with the center of the boiler. Thank God it held.. I really strasburg, and what they are doing there to preserve our rail history. I went there a few years back in didn't know what to expect, figured it was just another historic railyard but I was wrong. The whole property and operation is absolutely amazing. From the locomotives to the still using historic rail repair shops, I was blown away by what I saw
@drgwnut
Жыл бұрын
Yikes. Scars are evident. Will they eventually grind those welds down and make the smokebox look a bit nicer?
@drewbarker8504
Жыл бұрын
Well done sir. It’s nice to see 475 going again, but also that everything was done the right way
@Godzilla20191
9 ай бұрын
5:00 “I’m Thomas” “I think you’ll find in Thomas” “no im Thomas”
@TylerCMilligan
Жыл бұрын
I heard it was wrecked. But I didn't know it had already been repaired! Luckily complacency didn't cause any bodily harm this time. Don't think we'll see anything like this from Strasburg for a very long time. And hopefully other places take this lesson and we don't hear anything like it anywhere else too.
@theventuracountyrailfan
Жыл бұрын
Sebastian deyoung strikes again
@LanceB1960
Жыл бұрын
A great job covering this accident. Nice camera work and narrative.
@Treman262
Жыл бұрын
Great video. Answered a lot of question and brough closure to this. Thank you for the effort
@countpicula
10 ай бұрын
That intro song slaps son. Subscription earned.
@paulsmith5398
8 ай бұрын
That incident reminded me of an article in one of the railroad magazines about a GG-1 losing part of a drive wheel quite close to Leamon Place, in which a rescue GG-1 was summoned to take the train to its destination, while the ailing GG-1 was taken to the Strasburg shops for replacement of the damaged drive axle. I dont have that magazine anymore, so i cant go into details about that incident, bummer.
@SLR_6
Жыл бұрын
475s accident Reminded me about Sodor Fallout when Toby crashed into the break down train for you know what I mean
@calebkao2239
Жыл бұрын
I drove through Lancaster County last Saturday! And I saw the trains running normally that day! Idk if they still run the 90 train in addition to the 475 one.
@300hiker
Жыл бұрын
I live in the ‘Burg and can hear the trains from my house! I never heard of this incident. Thanks for sharing!
@HistoryintheDark
Жыл бұрын
Steam Engine vs. Excavator. Excavator wins. Flawless victory.
@iankemp1131
Жыл бұрын
Quite a shock to see that there was no interlocking between signals and points so that a signal couldn't be cleared if the points were wrongly set. This has been compulsory in the UK since 1889 ... Also, breaking the front tubeplate seems unlikely to cause a full-scale boiler explosion? The boiler pressure would be released forwards but the tubes themselves aren't under internal pressure. If the firebox were distorted and broken, that could harm the crew, but you'd expect the tubes to bend instead to absorb the impact. There have been many spectacular accidents over the years with steam locomotives including high-speed collisions, but virtually none ever caused boiler explosions. Certainly agree that the repair was done impressively quickly.
@Estolcles
Жыл бұрын
Multiple Thomases: Thomaii
@aaron-prime117
Жыл бұрын
Now there’s something unexpected a switch or diesel pulling 475s heritage train. Pretty cool actually
@xenon53827
Жыл бұрын
They locked the switch off, but didn't check that the direction was set correctly? That's a bit Buster Keaton isn't it?
@jamesweber1827
Жыл бұрын
The picture of 475 at 9:59 looks like a MMA scar.
@truckspotting7473
Жыл бұрын
That should have never happened but I'm glad everyone was safe
@adventureguy4119
Жыл бұрын
when in operation who owned the trains, I know lake ships where owned by life insurnace company. They are obserdly expensive machines so is there like stalks of ownership?
@avlisk
Жыл бұрын
". . .beating a dead ( iron ) horse".
@jordaneriksson5417
Жыл бұрын
Watch Donald and Douglas while watching this and trying to time Donald's crash with 475 running into the Excavator (The danger theme in that fits perfectly well with this) (also RIP Toby from sodor FALLOUT that was kinda of the same reference but with a Excavator instead of the Breakdown Train)
@christianness8983
Жыл бұрын
I just started working in Intercourse and I can hear the steam locomotives over at Strasburg when I'm at work.
@levimccallum7722
Жыл бұрын
I got no clue what the plural of 'Thomas' is, but I like to think it's Thomi (Tom-eye)
@CSX_2057
Жыл бұрын
Sad to see the results from the accident. But I'm happy they're running the 475 again😊
@anotherordinaryguy4992
Жыл бұрын
Intro music is undertale - spear of justice.
@demiguertena
Жыл бұрын
the undertale music really tied this all together for me
@johncarrillo518
Жыл бұрын
Damn. They fixed it up already? Now 475 have some scars on her.
@robertbate5790
Жыл бұрын
Wow, that was a fast repair. Well done guys 😄👍👍. Thanks for the video update too 👍👍👍👍. So glad no-one was injured, it could have so much worse. 🇬🇧
@kblue4648
Жыл бұрын
did they use 8618 to pull the trains while it was being repaired or was there no trains at all?
@Redwagon2012
Жыл бұрын
90 was down so As 89
@Og_Mango
Жыл бұрын
I kinda like the “battle scarred” smokebox door.. it adds to the engines history… Props to the crews to get it back up running that fast.. not props however to Virtual Railfan for striking anyone who used their camera feed.. never was a fan of how they operated…
@RedArrow73
Жыл бұрын
Is it not LEE-mun Place?
@robertkerr8734
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I was looking for this before I posted it. Its not friggin Lemon !
@nstrainmodeler22.official
Жыл бұрын
At (6:07) in the video u can see me standing in the grass also filming LOL.
@FLINTLOCKWOODMACHINE
Жыл бұрын
Poor 475, hope she's doing ok now.
@Thunderbolt_1000_Siren
Жыл бұрын
She is. Saw her on Saturday.
@jasonligo895
Жыл бұрын
Extremely grateful that no-one was seriously injured. Also surprised to hear she is back in operation so quickly. I think she will have the new nickname of Scarface though.
@Denusa
Жыл бұрын
Great video especially since it was done on such short notice
@jonathanpalmos2911
Жыл бұрын
Can't stand driving that section of Rt30. Even when it opens up to two lanes for the outlets.
@S0M3GUY778
Жыл бұрын
Ah a fellow Thomas aye? Welcome to the legion.
@Printeranimations
Жыл бұрын
I saw that Amtrak 106 too
@Printeranimations
Жыл бұрын
When I went yesterday
@eaglescout1984
Жыл бұрын
_heard intro music, fingers instinctively go to the arrow keys_ Thanks for taking the trip there. I saw the posts starting to come through on rail fan social media and wondered where they go from there. Also, I bet they were taking it slow because the steam is needed to lubricate the pistons, but the didn't want to build a big fire with the flue damaged.
@Thunderbolt_1000_Siren
Жыл бұрын
True. When I started work at the RR I work at I've learned you NEVER tow a steam engine cold (unless otherwise such as a museum display)
@calimom3lestudios931
Жыл бұрын
I didn't know Norfolk & Western had a Sodor Fallout AU. Get it?
@AndrewTheRocketCityRailfan4014
Жыл бұрын
Meanwhile, I made this on my 2nd channel: kzitem.info/news/bejne/zn-q2Wmho6KCl4o I did it my second channel due to the fear of the owner taking it down and possibly getting me in trouble. So it was better bearing the consequences for my 2nd channel and not my main channel should my parody get taken down by somebody that isn’t me.
@Chaos_152
Жыл бұрын
I was watching this vid on a train the locomotive ran over some cattle. That was quite the humpy ride
@thomascomeau9271
Жыл бұрын
Well at least the former Norfolk and Western Railway steam locomotive #475 that has appeared in Thomas and the Magic Railroad (2000) is still OK after the accident with a little backhoe and will be back in service in Strasburg, Pennsylvania!
@derrickstorm6976
8 ай бұрын
What I love most is the one idiot yelling at the train to stop
@robertgift
Жыл бұрын
2:10 Why Amtrak sounding the horn - both directions? (Always video a train entering a grade crossing in case a vehicle is hit.) Well done video! - as always. My great uncle, who operated a magnificent 4-8-4 freight locomotive, always looked at switch flags in case something was wrong. Said he received an isolator for preventing a wreck. He said "Nice letter" from the railroad but as a little boy I heard "isolator".
@anthonydrawsome3648
Жыл бұрын
i hope once the accident is investigated thunder can make a proper documentation on it
@NW-gi1cp
Жыл бұрын
Strasburg shop workers: *my time has come*
@Redwagon2012
Жыл бұрын
Ikr!
@JayTheTrainFan
Ай бұрын
6:21(inserts Henry’s Sad Theme by S.A Music)
@Farm_fab
Жыл бұрын
I know this area well. My shop is just a few minutes from Strasburg on South Ronks road. I live in Chester county, and frequently travel route 741.
@FourthWayRanch
Жыл бұрын
wasn't that switch thingy sposed to make the train take the other track?
@Thunderbolt_1000_Siren
Жыл бұрын
Yep but it wasn't lined correctly
@thomasthetrainfan4660
Жыл бұрын
I love your vids and for more in the future
@gwr_autotank1529
Жыл бұрын
No one gonna mention the 2 dummy thomas'
@CSX8817_Produtions
Жыл бұрын
475 is a great engine and I hate to see a 116 year old engine get damage like this while 475 was getting repairs 90 took over its train and then it came back repaired and with a 8in hooter whistle
@Redwagon2012
Жыл бұрын
No 8618 did!
@andrewcrumb8027
Жыл бұрын
Yes, but #475 is now repaired and back in service!
@mrcoolshades5785
Жыл бұрын
Hey thunderbolt a few months ago there was a train derailment in Warner robins Georgia it happened somewhere around August or September I forget do you have anything to say about it and why it could have derailed, as well as some opinions on what you think about the accident, if so can you make a video, please???
@railramsay9025
Жыл бұрын
Plural for Thomas is Thomas'
@trainjunkie866
10 ай бұрын
Make sure that you see the same thomas units that 8618 pulled out in new videos please.
@MerseyTransport
Жыл бұрын
Unfortunate for 475. Good thing it's back in shape
@seaboardairlineproductions7185
Жыл бұрын
This is a major bruh moment
@SRR475
Жыл бұрын
Please make a documentary about this!!!
@Thunderbolt_1000_Siren
Жыл бұрын
Too recent to make one on it so this is as close as we can get for now.
@SRR475
Жыл бұрын
Oh ok. I’m just glad 475 and her crew are ok. It is my favorite engine
@SRR475
6 ай бұрын
Not my favorite anymore, that goes to 90 now.
@gregmoyer8959
Жыл бұрын
I’ve rode behind this engine I hate it happened thank God no explosion and my hats off to the man that welded it up cast iron is tricky and that looks like a great job.
@damianboyd1636
Жыл бұрын
It hit a excavator
@caledonianrailway1233
Жыл бұрын
*a well executed handbrake turn*
@PereMarquette-sf8lr
Жыл бұрын
I see dummy locos of two thomas
@chrisbrown2191
Жыл бұрын
Someone did not complete a switch position awareness form.
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