Broithe Posted July 7, 2015 Posted July 7, 2015 From their website"We have highly trained and experienced staff that remain committed to providing a professional and specialist relocation service" I didn't think relocating your art and antiques to the middle of an active double railroad was to be advised especially if your collection of locos and rolling stock is in there! One has to wonder how close the barrier got to connecting with the overheads.....? Quote
GSR 800 Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 I have a feeling that scene will eventually get modelled.... Quote
Broithe Posted July 19, 2015 Posted July 19, 2015 Bridge strike in London - seven people on the top deck at the time, but only minor injuries, apparently. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-33584494 Quote
Broithe Posted July 19, 2015 Posted July 19, 2015 The sign on the pillar seems a little bit superfluous. You would nearly have to get out to read it. Still the bridge itself is fairly noticeable - and the upstairs passengers must have reacted pretty sharply... Quote
Broithe Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 Bridge strike somewhere between Pearse and Lansdowne Road. Quote
Broithe Posted August 22, 2015 Posted August 22, 2015 Another "We Fit" lorry didn't - just up the road from the last one... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-34026667 Quote
burnthebox Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 So you thought we were bad, https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BmhnzG7lYeY Quote
Noel Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 So you thought we were bad, https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BmhnzG7lYeY The low bridge looks quite poorly marked and the paving on the opposite side is a recipe for accidents. Infrastructure has to be designed with 'darwin' in mind - the lowest common denominator. Quote
GSR 800 Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 You would think after so many accidents they would make it safer... Quote
Mayner Posted August 25, 2015 Posted August 25, 2015 You would think after so many accidents they would make it safer... There would be the usual argument over who should pay the railroad/the city/State or Federal government. The combination of speed & sudden narrowing of the traffic lanes under the bridge is potentially lethal with cars and van striking the abutment and re-bounding to the opposite side of the road. I once drove from New York through Southern Ontario to Chicago and the Mid-West the only place we were honked at or came across really agressive driving was in Canada. Quote
skinner75 Posted August 25, 2015 Posted August 25, 2015 Site dedicated to bridge strikes in Durham, NC: http://11foot8.com here's their youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/yovo68 Quote
DiveController Posted August 25, 2015 Posted August 25, 2015 I once drove from New York through Southern Ontario to Chicago and the Mid-West the only place we were honked at or came across really agressive driving was in Canada. John, you haven't experienced Texas. It must be the extremes of temperature that affect the cognitive processes Quote
Mayner Posted August 26, 2015 Posted August 26, 2015 John, you haven't experienced Texas. It must be the extremes of temperature that affect the cognitive processes Some day Some day To drive from New Orleans and follow the old SP across Texas and Arizona to the Pacific is still one of my unfilled ambitions. Last time I was in the states wife made me turn back half way across Montana she thought I would not stop till I reached the Pacific, when all I wanted to see was some blue MRL diesels, got to Bedrock though and eat a Broto-Burger. Quote
Broithe Posted August 28, 2015 Posted August 28, 2015 Another one - between Connolly and Tara Street - . Quote
Mike 84C Posted August 28, 2015 Posted August 28, 2015 I wonder if all this bridge bashing in the UK and Ireland is because of the hgv driver shortage, because who in their right mind would want to make a career of it? What with the cost of training, drivers hours regs, veh regs,traffic and all the other idiots on the road. So employers take the easiest and cheapest option who probably come from eastern europe and do not have the best command of English. rant rant! Oh yes; I used to drive hgv"s:rolleyes: Quote
Mayner Posted August 29, 2015 Posted August 29, 2015 I wonder if all this bridge bashing in the UK and Ireland is because of the hgv driver shortage, because who in their right mind would want to make a career of it? What with the cost of training, drivers hours regs, veh regs,traffic and all the other idiots on the road. So employers take the easiest and cheapest option who probably come from eastern europe and do not have the best command of English. rant rant! Oh yes; I used to drive hgv"s:rolleyes: The lack of road knowledge in combination with inadequate information in maps could be a factor. You would expect accurate information on road maps and GPS/routing systems. Before the building of the West Link bridge and the M50, European truck drivers regularly tried the R109 narrow and twisting road from Chapelizod to Castleknock as a short cut from the Galway (N5) to the Navan Road (N3). For anyone that does not know the area the road has a severe height restriction at Knockmaroon Hill. Although there were overhead gantry loading gauges at Chapelizod and the top of the hill, the odd driver still tried it and had their driving skills tested having to reverse an artic and 40' trailer from the bottom of the hill along the narrow twisting Martins Row to Chapelizod Village I doubt few if any drivers made the same mistake twice. We tend to protect high risk overbridges with box section impact beams independent of the bridge span or deck. Quote
Broithe Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 Crossing struck between Sydney Parade and Lansdowne - looks like it might go on for a while.. Quote
Broithe Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 Running again now - quicker than seemed likely, initially. The culprit. Quote
burnthebox Posted October 24, 2015 Posted October 24, 2015 It go's to show, there's one born every minute !! http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/shocking-irish-rail-footage-shows-motorists-crashing-into-level-crossings-34137819.html Quote
Broithe Posted October 30, 2015 Posted October 30, 2015 Erne Street bridge struck today - twice! This is a picture from 2013 - you would think what was going to happen might be spotted. Quote
Broithe Posted December 9, 2015 Posted December 9, 2015 Currently delays into Connolly after a bridge strike. Quote
tonybonneyba Posted December 9, 2015 Posted December 9, 2015 Erne Street bridge struck today - twice! This is a picture from 2013 - you would think what was going to happen might be spotted. [ATTACH=CONFIG]20518[/ATTACH] "I'll fit with no problems...... Do'h!" Quote
Broithe Posted December 9, 2015 Posted December 9, 2015 Somebody's managed to hit two bridges.... Quote
Broithe Posted December 9, 2015 Posted December 9, 2015 Somebody's managed to hit two bridges.... Pursued by a Dublin Bus and apprehended after hitting the second bridge - an episode of Killinaskully, perhaps..? Possibly something to re-enact on a Dart layout? Quote
Noel Posted December 9, 2015 Posted December 9, 2015 Pursued by a Dublin Bus and apprehended after hitting the second bridge - an episode of Killinaskully, perhaps..? Possibly something to re-enact on a Dart layout? The Truck drivers in question obviously a bit dim. HGV drivers are usually thinking 4 moves ahead so it must be some dimwits that hit bridges so well marked. Having said that why don't the local authorities place gauge bars about 20 meters each side of low bridges, the trucks would hit those first alerting the driver before they hit masonry or steel? It's done in other countries. Quote
Noel Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 L Even used in model railways Yip Another thing I've spotted overseas is flashing yellow lights triggered by sensor when a vehicle approaches low bridge (presume induction loop under road).. Quote
Broithe Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 Optical over-height detector for the illuminated sign before the bridge on the Mountrath road out of Port Laoise. And, the sign itself. People still hit it. Quote
hurricanemk1c Posted December 11, 2015 Posted December 11, 2015 Optical over-height detector for the illuminated sign before the bridge on the Mountrath road out of Port Laoise. And, the sign itself. People still hit it. Mainly because the things don't work! The one on the Mountrath road (on the other side) used to detect a tree when it worked. As a result of all these false warnings, people ignored them and hit it. Quote
Mayner Posted December 11, 2015 Posted December 11, 2015 The Truck drivers in question obviously a bit dim. HGV drivers are usually thinking 4 moves ahead so it must be some dimwits that hit bridges so well marked. Having said that why don't the local authorities place gauge bars about 20 meters each side of low bridges, the trucks would hit those first alerting the driver before they hit masonry or steel? It's done in other countries. KiwiRail use side beams to protect railway over bridges from side impact damage. The basic idea is that the beams and truck absorb the impact rather than the railway bridge. The beams are large box section steel painted yellow supported by the bridge abutments or an independent structure. 1 Quote
Broithe Posted December 16, 2015 Posted December 16, 2015 Merrion gates damaged by car transporter just now. Quote
Horsetan Posted December 16, 2015 Posted December 16, 2015 There'll always be some driver trying to jump the gun regardless. The only way to stop them is to shoot them. Quote
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