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Unprotected Crossings. NOT A GOOD IDEA. No gates, no flashing lights, no sound, no warning at all.
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Do we need more crossing protection? Yes--people are dying, and it's not good for anybody (remember, the railroad has to repair the presumably bent pilot of the locomotive). But, in all reality, this is not going to happen on a larger scale than it happens now anytime soon. What can be done immediately? LOUDER WHISTLES AND BELLS!!!! <br /> <br />When I was volunteering at the C&TSRR a few weeks ago, locomotive 488 has one heck of a whistle! Modern diesels on the mainline have NOTHING on this 80-year-old steamer's whistle. Standing next to it at the crossing, the thing was more than deafening. Additionally, is it just me, or have bells become quieter? Make them louder--both whistles and bells--much louder! Noise will take care of most of those who don't want to die. We still would need to deal with those that do, however. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br />Daniel Parks
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