[palmer]

Sure they call it a backhoe, but that's not what it is. See the picture: http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/breaking/Chester-Train-Tracks-Crash-Equipment-374406561.html

[Dalberg-Acton]

You’re right, nothing like a backhoe.

[Kaslin]

Well, I can’t help it. The point is why weren’t they warned, or why was the Amtrack conductor? not told to avoid the area?

[DUMBGRUNT]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballast_cleaner

Same as my near miss with RR equipment..

[reed13k]

I think that may have been the derailed engine from the train just painted yellow