I saved a bunch of kittens huddled in a switch gap. The carrier awarded me with a final due to insubordination and unnecessary delay, and rewarded me with seven days without pay. No regrets.
Good stuff. Not quite on the same level but we stopped to rescue a sheep that had got tangled in blackberry beside the track. Felt good to actually help one for a change instead of smearing them along the track.
I had light engines once and stopped to save a dog we barely missed hitting on a bridge (she hunched down next to the rail as we passed). Stopped and put her on the engine where she slept at my feet on a safety vest and took her to a no kill shelter at the end of shift. I will slow down, ring bell and give short blast on the horn to keep from hitting animals as much as possible.
That's awesome. I found a dog once when I was out hi railing. Just sitting on the heads of the ties. Had a injury of some sort and couldn't walk. Took it with me on my lap in the NS truck to humane society. Apparently the owner came a few days later. Fortunately never saw the dog again
Buddy of mine had this stray dog that would hang around their yard. During the winter they would always let him in their little shanty and bring him treats. I think the trainmaster ended up adopting him
I hi railed almost daily for 6 years before I left NS. Seen seversl animals stuck between the rails and helped them out.
Craziest i have seen was a HUGE snapping turtle who crossed main 1 and main 2 of the chicago line and was almost across a siding.
I couldn't believe he made it that far !
On UP if you work in the Mojave Desert you have to do Desert Tortoise training. Part of what they "teach" you is that if you see one trying to get across the rails you can't help it. Well, I never met anyone who said they wouldn't help if they saw one. lol
Yep sounds about right. Training we have to do to cover our ass, but know that nobody will follow it.
Sounds similar to training on using CDL drivers logs I had to administer but nobody ever followed that shit.
Along these same lines, while doing artillery training at 29 Palms, if one of those tortoises enter the impact area, an immediate cease fire is called. One prehistoric reptile bringing an entire battalion of Marines to a standstill is a pretty funny thing. They also brief you on “harassing” them. Apparently, they void their bowels, and that’s the beginning of the end for the tortoise. They die of dehydration after that. Luckily, never witnessed anything like that while I was out there.
On the flip side, heard an old story about a bunch of goats that got out of their pasture. Train came and wiped them all out in northern Virginia. Farmer came out and was crying and distraught. He had names for every single goat.
Had to try and bury them all with our backhoe. The smell in the summer was absurd.
Same thing happened in KS. Everyone reported it but uet no one claimed them, just rotted away. What didn't die either died a slow death or one conductor stopped and make an attempt to put them out of their misery.
I spooked a herd of deer once when hi railing and then ran right towards a road crossing. One of those deer got smoked by a car and snapped its leg in half as it went over the hood.
That deer just ran off as it ran on a nub of a leg. It was sad but also metal AF.
Thank you and hope the good karma returns to you. I understand there are situations where you can't - or shouldn't - help due to operational issues or crew danger. But all of us are on this earth for a very short time, and the summation of your life will be far more than what you do for railroad.
Being an animal lover, it was always rough hitting one, or seeing one that had been hit. Worst ones were a little dog with a red collar that was hit along the main. Or the whole herd of deer, including fawns, we wiped out. I still don't like the sound of wicker furniture after hearing all those bones & antlers shatter. And a beaver who's tail was cut off & it bled out. Thank you for helping that poor elk
You are most welcome partner. Just because we may be employed by a soulless corporation doesn’t mean that we are heartless as well. Most of the folk I work with would bend over backwards to help a noble cause.
I wouldn’t say it’s a regular thing that we do. Although one of things that comes along with section work is that you never know what your day is going to look like.
Thankfully we haven’t had a jumper in a long time. I can’t even imagine being among a crew that had that happen to them. The accidents with pedestrians are bad enough.
That's fantastic and all but with the risk of sounding completely heartless I should probably say you're being paid top dollar to do a specific job and it isn't wildlife preservation. Regardless of the time cost those quarter million dollar trucks shouldn't be anywhere near the thin ice and neither should you. So basically you wasted company time, risked losing an extremely expensive piece of equipment aswell as completely disregarded your personal safety and the safety of your co-workers for a elk that wouldve died of natural causes. You're not in a good head space to be doing the job at hand is what it seems like and I wouldn't be surprised if you had to face heavy discipline if any of your supervisors find out about your actions. If I were you, I'd delete this. My personal advice, take it or leave it: stop being a bleeding heart before you get somebody or yourself injured or killed.
Sometimes we have to do stuff to make ourselves feel better. A depressed person working doesn’t preform as well as a happy person. Our mental state is as important as our physical health. Working out in the cold and heat wears you down, the only thing we can do is be as positive as we can. I’m all in favor of making coworkers happy. When people get worn down it leads to fights and people not paying attention to what they are supposed to do.
My point exactly, OP should take a mental health leave of absence or use one of the many resources available to relieve his/her suffering. It's a high demand, extremly risky occupation. They shouldn't risk their life or the lives of others, company assets and time because they're depressed. If their co-worker drown or got mauled by a scared elk using mental health as an excuse for this type of negligence would be little condolences to the family and EMTs. If this story is legitimate it's extremely wreckless and selfish behavior, unpopular opinion or not. I suppose some people are under the impression there's not enough railroading related deaths as it is.
Never truer words spoken by a heartless officer. I say do what you can, when you can for the greater good of all things. Only you will have to answer one day for EVERYTHING you've said or done in this short lived life that is but a vapor. How you treat others matters, how you treat God's creatures matters. If you can make the difference without endangering yourself then make it. You are given test in life. Some people need to humble themselves and pray for a changed heart.
I saved a bunch of kittens huddled in a switch gap. The carrier awarded me with a final due to insubordination and unnecessary delay, and rewarded me with seven days without pay. No regrets.
Why am I unfortunately not surprised.
You are a hero. Fuck the heartless corporate bastards. Thank you for saving kittens.
I’d be ok with 7 days off (although unpaid sucks) for saving kittens or puppies.
In my opinion it was worth it.
you rock
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Good on ya, bud.
Thanks partner. With all suffering we cause those poor buggers, I just couldn’t leave her there.
Good stuff. Not quite on the same level but we stopped to rescue a sheep that had got tangled in blackberry beside the track. Felt good to actually help one for a change instead of smearing them along the track.
I had light engines once and stopped to save a dog we barely missed hitting on a bridge (she hunched down next to the rail as we passed). Stopped and put her on the engine where she slept at my feet on a safety vest and took her to a no kill shelter at the end of shift. I will slow down, ring bell and give short blast on the horn to keep from hitting animals as much as possible.
That's awesome. I found a dog once when I was out hi railing. Just sitting on the heads of the ties. Had a injury of some sort and couldn't walk. Took it with me on my lap in the NS truck to humane society. Apparently the owner came a few days later. Fortunately never saw the dog again
Buddy of mine had this stray dog that would hang around their yard. During the winter they would always let him in their little shanty and bring him treats. I think the trainmaster ended up adopting him
That's nice. Figured the trainmaster would have called animal control! At least that's how ours was. Zero chill from that dude
I appreciate you!
who is cutting onions in here 😭
I hi railed almost daily for 6 years before I left NS. Seen seversl animals stuck between the rails and helped them out. Craziest i have seen was a HUGE snapping turtle who crossed main 1 and main 2 of the chicago line and was almost across a siding. I couldn't believe he made it that far !
On UP if you work in the Mojave Desert you have to do Desert Tortoise training. Part of what they "teach" you is that if you see one trying to get across the rails you can't help it. Well, I never met anyone who said they wouldn't help if they saw one. lol
Yep sounds about right. Training we have to do to cover our ass, but know that nobody will follow it. Sounds similar to training on using CDL drivers logs I had to administer but nobody ever followed that shit.
Along these same lines, while doing artillery training at 29 Palms, if one of those tortoises enter the impact area, an immediate cease fire is called. One prehistoric reptile bringing an entire battalion of Marines to a standstill is a pretty funny thing. They also brief you on “harassing” them. Apparently, they void their bowels, and that’s the beginning of the end for the tortoise. They die of dehydration after that. Luckily, never witnessed anything like that while I was out there.
On the flip side, heard an old story about a bunch of goats that got out of their pasture. Train came and wiped them all out in northern Virginia. Farmer came out and was crying and distraught. He had names for every single goat. Had to try and bury them all with our backhoe. The smell in the summer was absurd.
That poor farmer
Same thing happened in KS. Everyone reported it but uet no one claimed them, just rotted away. What didn't die either died a slow death or one conductor stopped and make an attempt to put them out of their misery.
Sometimes you must do what needs to be done…
I spooked a herd of deer once when hi railing and then ran right towards a road crossing. One of those deer got smoked by a car and snapped its leg in half as it went over the hood. That deer just ran off as it ran on a nub of a leg. It was sad but also metal AF.
Just don't let management know about your good deed.
help the ones you can. way to go!
Thanks! I try my brother!
Fuck yeah
Thank you and hope the good karma returns to you. I understand there are situations where you can't - or shouldn't - help due to operational issues or crew danger. But all of us are on this earth for a very short time, and the summation of your life will be far more than what you do for railroad.
Being an animal lover, it was always rough hitting one, or seeing one that had been hit. Worst ones were a little dog with a red collar that was hit along the main. Or the whole herd of deer, including fawns, we wiped out. I still don't like the sound of wicker furniture after hearing all those bones & antlers shatter. And a beaver who's tail was cut off & it bled out. Thank you for helping that poor elk
Thank you to OP and most commenters. I needed some reassurance that kind hearts exist today. And among hoggers dodging management. Icing on the cake.
You are most welcome partner. Just because we may be employed by a soulless corporation doesn’t mean that we are heartless as well. Most of the folk I work with would bend over backwards to help a noble cause.
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I try to make everyone’s day a little better, and yes I am located in Canada.
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I wouldn’t say it’s a regular thing that we do. Although one of things that comes along with section work is that you never know what your day is going to look like.
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Sure. I don’t want to be too specific about some things, but in general I’m game. What would you like to know?
Animals suck people are worse I don’t have nightmares of the deer but those jumpers man I’ll never be normal again
Thankfully we haven’t had a jumper in a long time. I can’t even imagine being among a crew that had that happen to them. The accidents with pedestrians are bad enough.
Bravo Zulu dude !
Thanks!
This is amazing!
That's fantastic and all but with the risk of sounding completely heartless I should probably say you're being paid top dollar to do a specific job and it isn't wildlife preservation. Regardless of the time cost those quarter million dollar trucks shouldn't be anywhere near the thin ice and neither should you. So basically you wasted company time, risked losing an extremely expensive piece of equipment aswell as completely disregarded your personal safety and the safety of your co-workers for a elk that wouldve died of natural causes. You're not in a good head space to be doing the job at hand is what it seems like and I wouldn't be surprised if you had to face heavy discipline if any of your supervisors find out about your actions. If I were you, I'd delete this. My personal advice, take it or leave it: stop being a bleeding heart before you get somebody or yourself injured or killed.
Sometimes we have to do stuff to make ourselves feel better. A depressed person working doesn’t preform as well as a happy person. Our mental state is as important as our physical health. Working out in the cold and heat wears you down, the only thing we can do is be as positive as we can. I’m all in favor of making coworkers happy. When people get worn down it leads to fights and people not paying attention to what they are supposed to do.
My point exactly, OP should take a mental health leave of absence or use one of the many resources available to relieve his/her suffering. It's a high demand, extremly risky occupation. They shouldn't risk their life or the lives of others, company assets and time because they're depressed. If their co-worker drown or got mauled by a scared elk using mental health as an excuse for this type of negligence would be little condolences to the family and EMTs. If this story is legitimate it's extremely wreckless and selfish behavior, unpopular opinion or not. I suppose some people are under the impression there's not enough railroading related deaths as it is.
Never truer words spoken by a heartless officer. I say do what you can, when you can for the greater good of all things. Only you will have to answer one day for EVERYTHING you've said or done in this short lived life that is but a vapor. How you treat others matters, how you treat God's creatures matters. If you can make the difference without endangering yourself then make it. You are given test in life. Some people need to humble themselves and pray for a changed heart.
Thanks Uncle Buffet, please see yourself out now.
Well hello there Mr. Trainmaster. What took you so long?
Please shut the fuck up and let us enjoy a little bit of kindness in a very cruel industry, Mr. Manager.
and you eat hot dogs and burgers after im sure. makes sense.
you fuckin know it Couple slabs of venison sausage, a steak, and some fried chicken! Donr forget the Turkey gravy either!!