When I went though training for the UP during my brakemans/switchmans class we watched a bunch of training movies.
One in particular was called " Getting off on the right foot " It was a training video about getting on and off moving equipment. It was made probably early 80’s. However It was quite a funny movie, and I would love to see it again. Anyone ever heard of it, or where I could get it?
I saw the same video back in 1998. Rumor has it the railroad hired a stunt man to make the video it was pretty good Larry
I have seen that film at a couple of railroads I have worked for … and have been searching for a copy. So far, internet searches have come up empty. If you run into one, please let me know. Thanks.,
Skip Luke
railroader, retired
I have one put out by the Santa Fe safety department many years ago that was one of several railroad-related DVDs offered as a package deal. The set was a gift, so I don’t know where it was purchased.
I’ve never seen the UP version.
Thank You.
I remember those days … I think they should still be doing that … judging by the number of fatal pedestrian incidents I read about every day on “railmishaps” …
As to the film I am looking for, I have found it to be one of the best and also done with a sense of humour … not often you see a safety presentation and laugh !! The fellow (who looks like Archie Bunker) gets himself into some crazy situations …
Thanks,
Skip
I believe I have a VHS copy.
If so - any possibility of making me a copy, either tape or dvd? I would gladly pay for it.
I love your quote at the bottom (Missabe Road) …
Skip
I am trying to get copies of them made, just gotta get the VHS to DVD converter thing.
How ‘Old School’ since most of today’s carriers ban getting on or off moving equipment in the name of Safety.
How very sad that the “railroaders” of today continue to be emasculated because of liability problems, etc. It’s also a sad comment on the type of worker that are the “new school railroader” and note the “railroader” is in quotes. I have boarded and bailed off moving equipment over the years and sometimes at too high a speed … I am still here to talk about it, and I sure do miss the “old” days.
Skip Luke
(Old-school rail)