Only posting in the SA forum, due to the vehicle rego. I do realise it could be anywhere.
Anyone know anything about this trespassing incident?
Topic moved from South Australia by bevans on 28 Nov 2013 06:26
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Deputy Commissioner
justapassenger
Minister for Railways
It's a Mexican plate (you can see the triangle decal at the top and the "Victoria - the place to be" slogan) and going just by inspection of the location it is 100% definite that it is not in South Australia.
Compare to this example on Wikipedia:
I would suggest the moderators handball this one over the border.
Compare to this example on Wikipedia:
I would suggest the moderators handball this one over the border.
blue520
Train Controller
Agree it is a Victorian Rego.
Probable location Google Maps Link Altona, Vic area on the Geelong Line.
Probable location Google Maps Link Altona, Vic area on the Geelong Line.
Expost
Deputy Commissioner
OK, thanks guys. Note the time of my original post, and you will probably understand my mistake. I had just finished a shift myself.
Valvegear
Oliver Bullied, CME
Location: Norda Fittazroy
The locos probably have just enough power to tow the fool out.
don_dunstan
The Ghost of George Stephenson
Location: Adelaide proud
Blue 520 appears to be right, I used to live near there; it's west of Newport station. The lines on the left are the Altona/Werribee line, the middle track is the broad gauge freight link and the vehicle is actually stuck on the standard gauge ARTC line. It's also possible it could be a bit further out at Galvin where there's a similar set-up with two freight tracks and the suburban lines?
The ARTC trains can get up to quite a good speed along that section, I'm amazed that it managed to stop in time before hitting the Patrol.
The ARTC trains can get up to quite a good speed along that section, I'm amazed that it managed to stop in time before hitting the Patrol.
Expost
Deputy Commissioner
It appears to be good sighting distance. Also, the PN train pictured could have been warned of the vehicles position, and have come to a stop clear of the vehicle, if they were already on the section. But overall, I cant believe the drivers stupidity.
bevans
Site Admin
Location: Melbourne, Australia
That side of the track (far right) is fenced so heavens knows what they were doing on that side of the track. No access to any road visible. BTW: I moved this thread into Victoria at the request of a user earlier today.
Regards
Brian
Regards
Brian
JimYarin
Chief Commissioner
Location: Adelaide, South Australia
Rednecks?
Raichase
Captain Rant!
Location: Sydney, NSW
"Excuse me officer, my GPS told me to turn left back at that level crossing, and it's never wrong".
Duncs
Chief Commissioner
Who wants to pass this photo and rego on to Victoria Police?
Michelle12
Moderator Photo Overlord
Location: Melbourne
This is at Laverton loop with the train facing Melbourne.
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Deputy Commissioner
That side of the track (far right) is fenced so heavens knows what they were doing on that side of the track. No access to any road visible. BTW: I moved this thread into Victoria at the request of a user earlier today.
Regards
Brian
Yeah, thanks for the move Brian. It was about 3.30 this morning when I posted originally, and in a half sleep, just saw the blue an white plate, and it didn't fully register.
I would hope that the Vic police are well and truly aware of this incident already.
By the way, the pics actually came off a 4wd forum I frequent, so no real idea how long ago it took place.
Gman_86
Chief Commissioner
Location: Melton, where the sparks dare not roam!
Going by my brief knowledge of the line, that would be the loop line that the train is in so it is likely it wouldn't have been moving all that fast. Not that that in any way excuses this moronic behaviour. Actions like this in my opinion should result in an automatic 12 month loss of license, and vehicle impoundment. Wankers.
Gman_86
Chief Commissioner
Location: Melton, where the sparks dare not roam!
Oh and one other thing, SA don't have Blue on White license plates, they have black on white.
ACT - Blue digits on a white background
NSW, fullsize - Black digits on a yellow background
NSW, slimline - Black digits on a white background
NT - Orange digits on a white background
QLD - Brown digits on a white background
SA - Black digits on a white background
TAS - Blue digits on a white background with a brown and green emblem depicting the Thylacine (or Tasmanian Tiger if you like)
VIC - Blue digits on a white background with a Southern Cross depicted in a blue V
WA - Blue digits on a white background with a blue top crossbar featuring a setting sun in yellow
FEDERAL INTERSTATE - Green digits on a Gold background, mainly reserved for long haul trucks.
ACT - Blue digits on a white background
NSW, fullsize - Black digits on a yellow background
NSW, slimline - Black digits on a white background
NT - Orange digits on a white background
QLD - Brown digits on a white background
SA - Black digits on a white background
TAS - Blue digits on a white background with a brown and green emblem depicting the Thylacine (or Tasmanian Tiger if you like)
VIC - Blue digits on a white background with a Southern Cross depicted in a blue V
WA - Blue digits on a white background with a blue top crossbar featuring a setting sun in yellow
FEDERAL INTERSTATE - Green digits on a Gold background, mainly reserved for long haul trucks.
bevans
Site Admin
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Going by my brief knowledge of the line, that would be the loop line that the train is in so it is likely it wouldn't have been moving all that fast. Not that that in any way excuses this moronic behaviour. Actions like this in my opinion should result in an automatic 12 month loss of license, and vehicle impoundment. Wankers.
This location is I believe Laverton Loop
Regards
Brian
scumcock
Locomotive Fireman
Gangers pulled him out with there truck no need about reporting something that
happened over a month ago.
happened over a month ago.
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Deputy Commissioner
A quote from a Victorian police sergeant who is a member of the 4wd forum I mentioned previously.
Victorian registered vehicle but did this occur in Vic or elsewhere?
Our Transit Section is interested.
Victorian registered vehicle but did this occur in Vic or elsewhere?
Our Transit Section is interested.
Expost
Deputy Commissioner
Gangers pulled him out with there truck no need about reporting something that
happened over a month ago.
Sorry, I strongly disagree. Idiots like this need to be pulled into line. Its not just the possibility of him losing his vehicle because of his stupidity- ie the train not stopping in time, but the trauma caused to the train drivers. They DO NOT KNOW if the vehicle is occupied when they hit it. The DO NOT KNOW if they have killed someone in a collision with a vehicle. There are enough issues with vehicle/train interactions at level crossings, let alone having twits like this trespassing into the corridor and causing incidents like this.
scumcock
Locomotive Fireman
Do you not think noone involved would have reported this seriously 2 train crews, gangers
and the train controller and noone reported it....
and the train controller and noone reported it....
Braddo
Deputy Commissioner
Location: Narre Warren
I'd have to say this driver is a fair bit smarter than the driver responsible for this incident at Springvale.
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Deputy Commissioner
THE-----MIND-----BOGGLES.
ewokracing
Locomotive Fireman
THE-----MIND-----BOGGLES.
It's Springvale. Surprised it doesn't happen more often!
mynameismike
Deputy Commissioner
Location: /dev/adelaide/magill
Oh and one other thing, SA don't have Blue on White license plates, they have black on white.State Government plates here in SA are Blue characters on a white plate.
ACT - Blue digits on a white background
NSW, fullsize - Black digits on a yellow background
NSW, slimline - Black digits on a white background
NT - Orange digits on a white background
QLD - Brown digits on a white background
SA - Black digits on a white background
TAS - Blue digits on a white background with a brown and green emblem depicting the Thylacine (or Tasmanian Tiger if you like)
VIC - Blue digits on a white background with a Southern Cross depicted in a blue V
WA - Blue digits on a white background with a blue top crossbar featuring a setting sun in yellow
FEDERAL INTERSTATE - Green digits on a Gold background, mainly reserved for long haul trucks.
Gman_86
Chief Commissioner
Location: Melton, where the sparks dare not roam!
Yes, but you aren't likely to see state government plates on a modified 18 year old 4x4. I could of included all sorts of 'special plates' like state government plates, military plates, or the fact that the official car of the Governer General has no numbers or letters but instead the image of a crown. My point was to list the most common plates for each state.
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