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As I said in my previous post on this topic, it is UMLIKELY that a potential train hijacker happens to have a reverser on him. Obviously, without knowledge of all of the details of the case, my statement was based on the assumption that the reverser was still in the control stand, in which case the crew did not take all "reasonable measures" to secure the locomotive. If they did in fact take the reverser out, and the hijacker was one of a few railfans that was savvy-enough to acquire a reverser through E-Bay or some other alternative source, then of course the train crew should not bear the responsibility for the incident. <br /> <br />Furthermore, it is long overdue time that the AAR developed a national standard padlock for using on locomotive cabs. We use such padlocks on our locomotives on our Class III shortline, but of course we can do that because our locomotives are never leased out or used on other railroads. Obviously the Class I's and II's don't have such a luxury as their locomotives travel all over the country, which is why there needs to be a standardized lock. <br /> <br />Also, just as an FYI, hopefully anyone selling switch locks, switch keys and employee manuals realizes that they are potentially criminally liable for property theft if the respective railroad catches them, as obviously these items were not obtained through any lawful means.
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