This was the second loaded freight train to approach where a train derailed a few weeks ago, but it never made it! Far before reaching that point a few loaded center-beams began to violently rock! This is called a “Harmonic Rock” and it CAN derail a train.. What happened after this crazy rocking might surprise you, but ELS 501 is still here in East Kingsford, MI.
“The term ‘harmonic rocking’ has a ring to it for those not in the railroad industry, but to those in the know, it’s a nightmare scenario that could end up in a derailment. When harmonic rocking begins, it’s hard to stop, particularly as a car or train is moving at a pretty decent speed when this trouble makes itself known. When a train is moving at speeds of approximately 14-22 mph, harmonic rocking that was not discernible before can now be dangerously obvious to the naked eye. And it can culminate in a car flipping out of the train, which is no small matter.” – https://hwd3d.com/blog/heading-off-harmonic-rocking/
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Those tracks are very warped to cause that much movement and should be inspected before a derailment happens.
It seems to me that the whole track in this area needs the sub surface completely replacing and then relaying
ELS, desperate need from daily Track maintenance, Maybe they will fork out some money and correct the problem once and for all. Last few Months, I have spoken about the lack of track repair, except when something happens. Class 1 Railroads send equipment down the tracks that they have rights, too. Come on ELS do the right thing: FIX YOUR TRACKS!!!
The track may need a little maintenance hereabouts.
How is this short line even certified to run?
You can probably walk the track and kick your boots through rotten ties…
Day-umn. That's why they're s'posta go slow thru there, huh? I thought the title was referencing an actual rock singing harmonically or something. Now I see that it was the train rocking side to side. Somebody ought to fix that track.
That section of line near you is way past the point of replacement. I can't believe they're able put it off like they have.
Normally harmonic rocking is most common at speeds between 13-21 MPH, however, this is normally not this violent. With rocking this violent I would say that the roadbed underneath along with rotten ties is the cuprite. If this railroad has a backhoe or excavator they need to try to get out and do some maintenance as soon as possible. Track maintenance is one of the biggest problems to deal with as a shortline railroad. It's hard to find a M-O-W crew that is willing to only work part-time as they would on a small railroad. My local shortline railroad ran with class 2 (25 MPH) for nearly 20 years, however with no access to M-O-W personnel, they have recently decided to run the railroad (23 miles) at 10 MPH until the day comes when they can foot the bill to hire on a track crew.
3:18 you can see the wheels on the left side of the last car come completely off the rail.
Dude, you weren't kidding! Violent rocking.
I don't blame them for backing up, the rocking was bad enough, what did they see ahead it's stupid to send trains on bad rails
A few ties are a lot cheaper than cleaning up equipment off the ground. Reminds me of Penn Central crap when I was a kid.
Clear the way People!! Penn Central is Coming through
Has this section of track been reported to the railroad and sent the video? I'm sure its cheaper to repair the section of track than to clean up a derailment.
How in blazes does that not set off defect detectors? That should be repaired ASAP.
That's wild!
The last car, you can actually see the left side wheels lift off the rail. What a video you have Jason.
Thaw season makes things worst.
Your true about train speed. Those rockings won´t happen if train is slower or faster. In betwen is danger zone. At least, holding spikes prevent rails to being pushed or twisted. Can somebody explain me why he backed up all the way ?
When brakeman walked to the crossing, you could show him the dancing session, then ask him if he wanted a lift to loco end. Good pr for you and them. But they backed up ??
Loved it. A long time since good rocking went on.
Waugh 😱
Orange Fred big load
Has anyone ever called that in?
39 foot rails. Certain wheelbase lengths. It can get real bad real quick
sheesh… and the funny part is all the ELS guys can do is harass you for filming them… in the meantime their railroad needs some SERIOUS attention but isn't receiving it… dumb bastards
Hope that is for N-American homes…
There is sometimes called harmonic rock on jointed rail. Occurs between 16-21mph. As a railroad engineer we were instructed not to operate at these speeds on jointed rail for an extended time for it will derail. Looks to me bad track is making this happen (which will cause this too. Have experienced this in our yard at 10 mph. Lumber cars are the worse since their top heavy. Pretty rough ride in the engine too!
Looks like they start and stop rocking in the same area. Bad track?
The way it didn't derail is each car rocked the opposite direction or the cars would have derailed or even tipped over!
its soggy underneath the track……right near that road crossing and all that weight from the lumber didnt help?
I enjoyed that video👍👍
I think that I saw that last car lift its wheels off of the track!
TRAIN NOT LOADED RIGHT, TRAIN TO LONG. I DO NOT GET WHY COMPANIES DO NOT THINK OF SAFETY FIRST
Track maintenance on that line is a fantasy evidently.
hi nice train scary with the center beans rocking go little fast bad track there where is all the lumber going to from thanks.
Wow diversity hire crews lol😂😂😂😂