Train V. Truck in Norcross, GA
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Train V. Truck in Norcross, GA
http://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/gwinnet ... /467528268
Here's the crossing where the accident occurred, the signal on the right is no more:
https://www.google.com/maps/@33.9413631 ... 312!8i6656
And here's a photo from Facebook showing the signal still flashing! It was apparently caused by the truck bottoming out on the railroad crossing.
Here's the crossing where the accident occurred, the signal on the right is no more:
https://www.google.com/maps/@33.9413631 ... 312!8i6656
And here's a photo from Facebook showing the signal still flashing! It was apparently caused by the truck bottoming out on the railroad crossing.
They/Them for me, please.
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Re: Train V. Truck in Norcross, GA
It's quite clear here that the truck driver missed the "Trucks Prohibited" sign.freebrickproductions wrote:http://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/gwinnet ... /467528268
Here's the crossing where the accident occurred, the signal on the right is no more:
https://www.google.com/maps/@33.9413631 ... 312!8i6656
And here's a photo from Facebook showing the signal still flashing! It was apparently caused by the truck bottoming out on the railroad crossing.
Also, looks like the signal had been upgraded to LEDs ever since GSV went through there, which wasn't all that long ago!
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Re: Train V. Truck in Norcross, GA
Yea, apparently that entire line has had an LED upgrade by NS.ZachL wrote:It's quite clear here that the truck driver missed the "Trucks Prohibited" sign.freebrickproductions wrote:http://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/gwinnet ... /467528268
Here's the crossing where the accident occurred, the signal on the right is no more:
https://www.google.com/maps/@33.9413631 ... 312!8i6656
And here's a photo from Facebook showing the signal still flashing! It was apparently caused by the truck bottoming out on the railroad crossing.
Also, looks like the signal had been upgraded to LEDs ever since GSV went through there, which wasn't all that long ago!
They/Them for me, please.
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Re: Train V. Truck in Norcross, GA
Not the first time I've seen the aftermath of a train hitting a truck.
Metro, why do you keep removing Mechanical bells?!
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Re: Train V. Truck in Norcross, GA
Here is a un-edited video of the crash... but be warned there is some pretty rough language.
https://www.facebook.com/shuki.ganz/vid ... 639818162/
https://www.facebook.com/shuki.ganz/vid ... 639818162/
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Re: Train V. Truck in Norcross, GA
Wow! That was a moving truck too! I feel sorry for the family that had their stuff in there.cabman701 wrote:Here is a un-edited video of the crash... but be warned there is some pretty rough language.
https://www.facebook.com/shuki.ganz/vid ... 639818162/
Also, that Safetran sounded pretty nice.
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http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/local/ ... df592.html
According to this article, the truck driver received four citations. Apparently he only went that way because his GPS told him to.
According to this article, the truck driver received four citations. Apparently he only went that way because his GPS told him to.
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And that's why I tend not to trust GPSes.ZachL wrote:http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/local/ ... df592.html
According to this article, the truck driver received four citations. Apparently he only went that way because his GPS told him to.
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Re: Train V. Truck in Norcross, GA
Honestly, I use a GPS when I need to. I always look at traffic as well and let my GPS redirect me, in addition to paying attention to posted signage.freebrickproductions wrote:And that's why I tend not to trust GPSes.ZachL wrote:http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/local/ ... df592.html
According to this article, the truck driver received four citations. Apparently he only went that way because his GPS told him to.
Crossing pictures from Plant City, FL are finally here! viewtopic.php?f=13&t=2538
Re: Train V. Truck in Norcross, GA
A good truck driver shouldn't even need the signs. You can see here how elevated the track is from the road. And look at all of the scrapes in the middle of the crossing. Even low riding cars probably have issues getting over that.ZachL wrote:Honestly, I use a GPS when I need to. I always look at traffic as well and let my GPS redirect me, in addition to paying attention to posted signage.freebrickproductions wrote:And that's why I tend not to trust GPSes.ZachL wrote:http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/local/ ... df592.html
According to this article, the truck driver received four citations. Apparently he only went that way because his GPS told him to.