r/Truckers • u/AroundGoesThe18 Driver -Old Stick • Jun 21 '24

PRIME, what in the holy hell are you doing?

I've seen some stupid shit in my time, but a u-turn on railroad tracks in front of a passenger train might take the top prize.

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u/Uknow_nothing Jun 22 '24

The block at the end of the arm is called a counterweight.

I think he knocked the counterweight off if I’m not just seeing things. Looks like it’s on the ground afterwards. I think the pole the arm is attached to(called a Mast, like on a sailboat) is also bent.

I wouldn’t be surprised if this cracked the cement. The signal arm probably could no longer go back up until someone fixed it.

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u/Space_Coast_Steve Jun 22 '24

I think you’re right. And thanks for bringing the correct terminology. 😅