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10-27-2011, 08:40 PM
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impromptu offroading
Scenario: Here in Ok, we got a good amount of rain today, and it lightened up at about 1pm. I'm a hunter, and its nearing the end of muzzleloader season. I figured I'd head out to my lease. Upon arrival, i realized i left my gate keys in my other coveralls. Not a problem, i thought, there are railroad tracks running through part of the property, i'll just drive down those to get to the road to the property(about 500yds of track).
Having hunted this property for 5 yrs, i have never heard nor seen a train.
We all know where this is going.
I look in my rear-view mirror only to see the lights of a train. my only option was to pull off the track. only problem was the space between the woods and the track was not jeep-sized.
so, i kicked it in 4lo, and made a trail through 50yds of thick woods.
i know i was plowing down saplings that were baseball sized. tore off my lower air dam, but thats it.
my waggy continues to surprise me.
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10-27-2011, 09:25 PM
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Good times in Oklahoma lol!
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10-28-2011, 04:36 AM
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Whoa! Thats crazy  I would have pooed myself.
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10-28-2011, 10:44 AM
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I'm glad I'm reading about this here and not on the nightly news about some moron who was trespassing on the RR tracks and got killed.
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10-28-2011, 10:50 AM
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I'm glad I'm reading about this here and not on the nightly news about some moron who was trespassing on the RR tracks and got killed.
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wow, kind words, lol. if it runs through my property, i should be able to be on it. its not like i drive it, ever. i just was using it to get to the road on my property.
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M/T Classic II Wheels
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10-28-2011, 10:53 AM
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First, I am glad to hear that you, your Jeep and the train (and engineer) are all fine and none the worse for wear.
Second, "kids, don't ever try this at home".
Third, for Ethan, "Lighten up Francis".
TJ out.
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10-28-2011, 11:22 AM
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That reminds me of that story someone posted a few years ago where some kid lost control of his '78ish GE Cherokee. It took out a telephone pole and kept going until it nearly plowed through an elementary school. The kid finally shut it down just a few feet away from a classroom.
Glad you're okay!
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10-28-2011, 11:29 AM
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I have mowed down small trees with my TJ. I learned it from another Jeep owner, but he actually showed my on a ATV.
Let me guess... after all that, the "train" was Wylie E Coyote on a cart with a headlamp. 
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10-28-2011, 02:20 PM
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heck of a story a lesser vehicle may have left you stuck on the tracks
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10-28-2011, 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by turtlejoe
First, I am glad to hear that you, your Jeep and the train (and engineer) are all fine and none the worse for wear.
Second, "kids, don't ever try this at home".
Third, for Ethan, "Lighten up Francis".
TJ out.
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glad all are good.that said around here if you get caught on the tracks you go to jail.here at least even if they run through your property the tracks and bed belong to the metro north and you are tresspassing on thier land.they even have there own cops that patrol
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10-28-2011, 06:12 PM
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glad all are good.that said around here if you get caught on the tracks you go to jail.here at least even if they run through your property the tracks and bed belong to the metro north and you are tresspassing on thier land.they even have there own cops that patrol
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Wasn't commenting about the legality or condoning it ... I just thought calling another member a moron was a bit much.
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10-28-2011, 06:46 PM
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I'm glad I'm reading about this here and not on the nightly news about some moron who was trespassing on the RR tracks and got killed.
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Well, I got the joke. Otherwise, we all harbor an inner moron....starting with owning an FSJ in the first place.
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10-28-2011, 07:14 PM
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Well, I got the joke. Otherwise, we all harbor an inner moron....starting with owning an FSJ in the first place. |
there is truth in that statement, lol.
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SOLD - 1981 Wagoneer Limited AKA The Swagoneer
rebuilt AMC 360, TF 727, NP208, D44's
6" BJ's lift
BJ"s Sway bar disconnects
Rancho 9000 shocks
33/12.5/15 BFG A/t's
M/T Classic II Wheels
and alot of other goodies and doodads
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10-28-2011, 07:43 PM
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Glad to hear you're ok! Sounds like you had an exciting time there.
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Originally Posted by Shwagoneer
Scenario: Here in Ok, we got a good amount of rain today, and it lightened up at about 1pm. I'm a hunter, and its nearing the end of muzzleloader season. I figured I'd head out to my lease. Upon arrival, i realized i left my gate keys in my other coveralls. Not a problem, i thought, there are railroad tracks running through part of the property, i'll just drive down those to get to the road to the property(about 500yds of track).
Having hunted this property for 5 yrs, i have never heard nor seen a train.
We all know where this is going.
I look in my rear-view mirror only to see the lights of a train. my only option was to pull off the track. only problem was the space between the woods and the track was not jeep-sized.
so, i kicked it in 4lo, and made a trail through 50yds of thick woods.
i know i was plowing down saplings that were baseball sized. tore off my lower air dam, but thats it.
my waggy continues to surprise me.
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Maybe you should start calling it Unstoppable
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10-28-2011, 10:47 PM
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Wasn't commenting about the legality or condoning it ... I just thought calling another member a moron was a bit much.
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I'm just glad he's around to hear me say that.
I am familiar with trains and know just enough to know that they are not to be messed with.
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10-29-2011, 11:36 PM
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I'm new to the FSJ's  Understand the pucker factor involved of the mirror sighting .
I still dont believe the KICKED IT INTO 4LO statement 
The timeline just dont make sense to me????
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