Ocala Mike
Lead Service Attendant
Must have been high on that Golden State medical marijuana!
Idiot Missed His Train
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MattW
Conductor
WOW! I've seen a lot of human vs. train stupidity on YouTube, but this really takes the cake! Also, some of the YouTube comments are priceless!
Probably an average visitor from the Sunshine State.
Swadian Hardcore
Engineer
This is really weird. Maybe he was a train vandal in disguise. Why is there a P42DC on the CC?
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johnny.menhennet
Conductor
Normal in California. Not common, but regular enough. My most recent ride was with a P42DC
Acela150
Super Buff
I've seen this video about 10 times. And I'm still trying to figure out how he DIDN'T fall under the train..
amtrakwolverine
Engineer
That backpack of his must have been heavy and allowed him to fall backwards away from the train.
trainfan969
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Wow what an idiot!
Actually I recall one time a hobo attempted to hitch a ride by holding the handrails between some Metrolink cars. The engineer caught the dude and the stopped the train. Since we are still at the platform at LAUS, the guy was delivered right into the arms of some handy Sheriff's deputy's. Apparently he left his stuff on board and failed to hear the last call, doors are closing announcement.
Actually I recall one time a hobo attempted to hitch a ride by holding the handrails between some Metrolink cars. The engineer caught the dude and the stopped the train. Since we are still at the platform at LAUS, the guy was delivered right into the arms of some handy Sheriff's deputy's. Apparently he left his stuff on board and failed to hear the last call, doors are closing announcement.
Acela150
Super Buff
That sounds like me.... :giggle: :giggle:
Common enough on the CC/SJ. There's always a set or two that has a P42 instead of an F59.
caravanman
Engineer
It was indeed an increbibly stupid thing for the passenger to do, and he was lucky to survive...
On the other hand, the conductor saw the passenger standing there before the train started moving, so why not open the doors again? Have a happy customer for a 30 second delay? Seems a mean way to treat anyone.
From my perspective, the conductors apparent lack of care is shown by the fact that he did not stop the train to see if the passenger was injured.
Ed
On the other hand, the conductor saw the passenger standing there before the train started moving, so why not open the doors again? Have a happy customer for a 30 second delay? Seems a mean way to treat anyone.
From my perspective, the conductors apparent lack of care is shown by the fact that he did not stop the train to see if the passenger was injured.
Ed
VentureForth
Engineer
It's not the job of the conductor to cater to late passengers. I've been late to plenty of trains in my time. Sometimes I've been let on, sometimes not. I feel for this guy, but not the conductor's fault.It was indeed an increbibly stupid thing for the passenger to do, and he was lucky to survive...
On the other hand, the conductor saw the passenger standing there before the train started moving, so why not open the doors again? Have a happy customer for a 30 second delay? Seems a mean way to treat anyone.
From my perspective, the conductors apparent lack of care is shown by the fact that he did not stop the train to see if the passenger was injured.
Ed
TraneMan
Conductor
Looks like the platform is curved, and he may not been able to see him at first.It was indeed an increbibly stupid thing for the passenger to do, and he was lucky to survive...
On the other hand, the conductor saw the passenger standing there before the train started moving, so why not open the doors again? Have a happy customer for a 30 second delay? Seems a mean way to treat anyone.
From my perspective, the conductors apparent lack of care is shown by the fact that he did not stop the train to see if the passenger was injured.
Ed
Ocala Mike
Lead Service Attendant
Good point; I couldn't tell if he had all his teeth though. Backpack might have been full of oxycontin pills that he got from one of our "pain clinics" (pill mills).
Swadian Hardcore
Engineer
I know Solana Beach now, but "he was SOL"? What's that supposed to mean?
"Sorry, Out of Luck"
AKA "Sh*t Outta Luck"
Swadian Hardcore
Engineer
Oh, yes, right, ugh.
johnny.menhennet
Conductor
amtrakwolverine
Engineer
However If the conductor saw him jump onto the train he should have told the engineer to put it in emergency. If the guy got dragged under the train then amtrak has a lawsuit on there hands for not stopping. But like its been said we don't know how sharp that curve if and if he could tell he jumped on. It looks like the conductor saw him jump on as he grabbed the radio but then the guy fell off and cleared the train so he opted not to say anything.
johnny.menhennet
Conductor
Well in a way I think the conductor probably did see the man running at the train. Whether he could see the actual jump itself, he saw the man running, because he started off screen. That is my opinion.
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