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what were grade crossing accidents like During the steam years....
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For many, many yrs what was known as the most dangerous grade xing in KS was Santa Fe's crossing at 13th st in Wichita. Many deadly wrecks took place there in both the steam & diesel yrs. THe city had approached the rr in 1918 about placing gates but they were not put in until 1970. It is interesting to note from police files that in the 35 yrs since the gates were put in place, only one reported grade xing accident took place there and that only involved a switch eng pushing a cut of cars over the street at walking speed. If drivers obey the flashing lights & bells, no one gets hurt. It that simple.
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