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Railroad grade crossings & Stupid Drivers!
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This one doesn't involve a stupid driver. Trade St. in Tryon, NC runs parallel to the tracks which are up the bank about 30' above the road, which goes up hill and comes level with the tracks. Another road to the right is at a 20% grade going up to the crossing and only 10' apart and at a 120° turn (rather steep and a blind turn towards the tracks, have to slow down a good deal and have to rely on the horn and crossing lights for a train.) I remember when I was 4, we turned onto the road, the crossing lights not flashing, and looking to the right and seeing a train barreling down on us with horn blaring. My dad gunned it and the train flew by. Scary stuff.
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