Man Run Over By Train For Fun

[Striker]

Warning. Contains Link to a working class newspaper

 

[transportphoto]

As said in the article this doesn't appear to be a UK train judging by the loco.

A stunt which I will never try. Idiotic & Suicidal.

 

[wbbminerals]

Not sure whether it was in UK? Surely they must know about the class of the train? Anyway must be a slow news day.

 

[Fred26]

I've heard of it happening here. Horrifying, really.

 

[the sniper]

Surely they must know about the class of the train?

Who, The Sun? If the video hadn't been available, they'd have probably illustrated the story with a picture of some Connex South Central slam door stock from 1997...

That video is defiantly not from the UK though.

 

[bladesman123]

Its an old clip, i saw it months ago, cant remember for sure but im sure it said it was in Bulgaria

 

[me123]

I can only agree with Network Rail; "Stupidity in the extreme".

 

[Broken Viking]

As said in the article this doesn't appear to be a UK train judging by the loco.

Looking at the clip ye've taken, the train also appears to be running right-hand...We always run left-hand over here. Also, that loco (To my admittedly inexperienced eye) looks rather Polish.

A stunt which I will never try. Idiotic & Suicidal.

I share thy sentiments in all regards.

Admittedly, I wouldn't mind experiencing what it'd be like for a 390 to pass over me at the 140mph top-whack...But if ever I had the opportunity to do so, it'd only be with the full organisation and permission of the relevant organisations (Done as a legitimate and safe stunt) and would no doubt involve the construction of a proper "suicide pit" well below sleeper level for me to lie down in.

If anyone thinks I'm lying on the sleepers in the four-foot for any reason, they can "Foxtrot" right off!

 

[northwichcat]

If you go to this link for a similar Russian story: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/3077938/Teens-deadly-train-stunt.html it refers to a 'pretty blonde girl' taking part in the stunt.

Can The S*n not just report the news?

 

[andyfrommk]

Admittedly, I wouldn't mind experiencing what it'd be like for a 390 to pass over me at the 140mph top-whack... and would no doubt involve the construction of a proper "suicide pit" well below sleeper level for me to lie down in.

If anyone thinks I'm lying on the sleepers in the four-foot for any reason, they can "Foxtrot" right off!

It should be safe for you to lie on the sleepers as long as no part of you extends above the top of the rail.

If you look at level crossings, quaysides and anywhere that rail meets tarmac, the tarmac between the rails is flush with the top of the rails which is why the guy in the video didn't get killed

 

[ralphchadkirk]

It should be safe for you to lie on the sleepers as long as no part of you extends above the top of the rail.

If you look at level crossings, quaysides and anywhere that rail meets tarmac, the tarmac between the rails is flush with the top of the rails which is why the guy in the video didn't get killed

And herein lies probably the silliest post on this thread!

If you're not above rail level (which would be very hard to achieve unless you're anorexic) you may not be hit by any piece of train equipment per se, but the wind forces will be very strong probably pulling you into it, not to mention the other dangers from lying down on a live railway line :roll:

 

[CosherB]

Pity it wasn't a train of ex-BR stock with 'onto the track' toilets and a load of folk aboard who all indulged in dodgy curries!

That'd teach him!

 

[Broken Viking]

And herein lies probably the silliest post on this thread!
If you're not above rail level (which would be very hard to achieve unless you're anorexic) you may not be hit by any piece of train equipment per se, but the wind forces will be very strong probably pulling you into it, not to mention the other dangers from lying down on a live railway line :roll:

The other thing to bear in mind is that while the wheels will sit at rail-head level, other bits of equipment could easily dangle down into the space between the rail head and the sleepers. Although not an official part of the loading gauge, that little "trough" is probably used by equipment designers/retrofitters to provide slack space for temporary equipment and track sensors/scanners/cameras etc.

I also refer everyone to the most visible AWS magnet in their locality; Specifically, the iron swarfe attracted to the top of it and the pattern it creates. This suggests to my eye that the AWS plate might also hang beneath (Or close to) the level of the rail head, and that'd give ye a nasty nice beheading even if every other bit of the train missed ye by a mile!

The bottom line: Safe clearance between sleeper and under-train objects is only about 2-3 inches. Ye should only think of attempting the stunt above if ye happen to be a field-mouse.

 

[andyfrommk]

And herein lies probably the silliest post on this thread!

If you're not above rail level (which would be very hard to achieve unless you're anorexic) you may not be hit by any piece of train equipment per se, but the wind forces will be very strong probably pulling you into it, not to mention the other dangers from lying down on a live railway line :roll:

I didn't include a "do not try this at home kids" message because I thought we were all mature people who would know better than to risk their lives on a stunt, nor do I condone doing it, I'm just explaining how it works.

The wind does not pull, it pushes.
There is very little air between you and the tracks so even if a passing train produced a vacuum the small amount of air would take the path of least resistance, that is, around you.

 

[Striker]

The wind does not pull, it pushes.

Ever heard of Daniel Bernoulli?

 

[andyfrommk]

Ever heard of Daniel Bernoulli?

I can't find out what you mean by that question, is it like Joseph Thompson and Benjamin Franklin's argument about what way current flows in a conductor but with air instead of copper?

The name Bernoulli rang a bell, I googled "Daniel Bernoulli XKCD" and got this

 

[ralphchadkirk]

I can't find out what you mean by that question, is it like Joseph Thompson and Benjamin Franklin's argument about what way current flows in a conductor but with air instead of copper?

The name Bernoulli rang a bell, I googled "Daniel Bernoulli XKCD" and got this

No. he was a famous mathematician and physicist who studied the kinetic behaviour of gases.

 

[EM2]

When working on the track, your instructions are:
Get to the cess.
If you can't get to the cess, get to the six-foot and lay down.
If you can't get to the six-foot, lay down in the four-foot, facing the train with your head turned to the side, i.e. ear uppermost.

 

[Striker]

I can't find out what you mean by that question,

Moving air doesn't push. It sucks. It's due to the lower air pressure moving air creates. Try putting a spoon under the tap with the back in the moving water stream. You'll find the water sucks the spoon further into the water rather than pushing it away.

 

[andyfrommk]

No. he was a famous mathematician and physicist who studied the kinetic behaviour of gases.

Oops, I forgot to say I did read a bit about his achievements and work into fluid dynamics but could not find any reasons why striker would mention his name when I said the wind doesn't pull, it pushs.

A higher pressure behind an object exerts force on that side, that is why I used the term "Push", sorry to be so pedantic.

 

[90019]

Not sure whether it was in UK? Surely they must know about the class of the train? Anyway must be a slow news day.

It's Polish.
A friend of mine thinks it's an SU45, but he's not certain.

 

[Striker]

Oops, I forgot to say I did read a bit about his achievements and work into fluid dynamics.

And obviously completely misunderstood it.

 

[313103]

Warning. Contains Link to a working class newspaper

Please do not insult my intelegence and say that rag in the link is a working class paper. As a working class man myself i do not buy this rubbish and havent done so since 1984. Unless of course you are being ironic i feel absolutley insulted by the insinuation.

 

[Hydro]

Please do not insult my intelegence and say that rag in the link is a working class paper. As a working class man myself i do not buy this rubbish and havent done so since 1984. Unless of course you are being ironic i feel absolutley insulted by the insinuation.

Lighten up. It was done in the name of humour.

 

[Striker]

Lighten up. It was done in the name of humour.

He he. I wasn't sure whether 313103 was being funny either and pretending to be insulted. There's so much irony and sardonic behaviour I don't even know when I'm doing it.

 

[Hydro]

He he. I wasn't sure whether 313103 was being funny either and pretending to be insulted. There's so much irony and sardonic behaviour I don't even know when I'm doing it.

I just hope Brass Eye doesn't get repeated on telly.

 

[313103]

Lighten up. It was done in the name of humour.

Which part The article in the 'news'paper or the 'news'paper?
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He he. I wasn't sure whether 313103 was being funny either and pretending to be insulted. There's so much irony and sardonic behaviour I don't even know when I'm doing it.

Of course i was being funny, you cant see my sense of humour, oh of course the irony indeed.

 

[Hydro]

The hyperlink description. The Sun couldn't produce a decent laugh without tarting it up with a pair of tits or a dig at the Germans.

 

[313103]

I just hope Brass Eye doesn't get repeated on telly.

Why not? There are quite a lot of posters on here who are to young to remember this programme.

 

[Striker]

Why not? There are quite a lot of posters on here who are to young to remember this programme.

I remember it. Very good too.