Locomotive vs tornado

[krokus]

Just had this video pop up in my YT feed. NSFW language.

 

[mmckenna]

NSFW language.

Wow, can't blame them for that. Pretty sure I would have left something "on the ground", too.

 

[trentbob]

I think a train would be one of the safer places to be.

 

[merlin]

That is called a far from. A good thing to be FAR FROM.

 

[AK9R]

I think a train would be one of the safer places to be.

Yes and no.

A North American freight railroad locomotive can weigh over 400,000 pounds. However, that weight is sitting on wheels that are 56.5 inches apart. IOW, they can be a little tippy. The real problem is the railroad cars that the locomotive is pulling. They are more easily derailed and could cause the locomotive to derail. I would definitely not want to be in a commuter rail car in a tornado.

 

[trentbob]

Yes and no.

A North American freight railroad locomotive can weigh over 400,000 pounds. However, that weight is sitting on wheels that are 56.5 inches apart. IOW, they can be a little tippy. The real problem is the railroad cars that the locomotive is pulling. They are more easily derailed and could cause the locomotive to derail. I would definitely not want to be in a commuter rail car in a tornado.

Yeah I was definitely referring to the locomotive LOL, it might tip over but won't travel very far LOL.

 

[bharvey2]

Wow, glad they survived that. It sure isn't something on my bucket list.

 

[KC1UA]

When the left side of the tornado is not moving to the left or to the right as you watch it get closer...yeah, you're toast. Glad they made it through. Amazing video.

 

[KK4JUG]

That settles it. I'm scrapping the storm cellar idea and getting a locomotive for my back yard.

 

[mmckenna]

That settles it. I'm scrapping the storm cellar idea and getting a locomotive for my back yard.

Can I come over and play with the horn?

 

[krokus]

Can I come over and play with the horn?

Is the 3 AM time slot open?

 

[AK9R]

That settles it. I'm scrapping the storm cellar idea and getting a locomotive for my back yard.

I'd stick with the storm shelter. Easier to get a building permit. Besides, you can set up your radios down there and operate from your "underground bunker".

 

[trentbob]

That settles it. I'm scrapping the storm cellar idea and getting a locomotive for my back yard.

They are actually available in the Philly area, very reasonable, it's the shipping charge that's the problem.

 

[KK4JUG]

Can I come over and play with the horn?

All you want......until the cops show up then you're on your own.

 

[ind224]

Yup, the one time to stay in your vehicle and not get in a ditch.