Roll-By Advice for Railfans

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by heavyd

The only other thing I can add besides common sense is don't stand too close to the train as it is going by! Always stand at least 20 feet away. You would be surprized of the stuff that is on freight cars and can fall off at any time! Empty cars are just as dangerous if not more because of materials used to hold down the cargo. Flatcars and boxcars usually have loose lumber on the floors that can work their way off. They also have loose metal banding wire that can be seen flapping in the wind as they go by. Any of these hazzards could kill you if you were sanding too close! Safety first!

[:p]I Tend To **** Off The Side Of A Boxcar So Stand Back People Like Me Are Every Where (Even In The White House)

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Mookie

The fingers are an indication of either their age or IQ or was it hat size?

Mookie

It could also be used to inform you of the number of their known parents [:)]

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[PNWRMNM]

The person who suggested stay 20 feet away from moving trains had right idea but did not go far enough. On level ground I would get no closer than 50 feet and even that would be sporty if they derailed. I have been to lots of derailments that got cars 50 feet from the main. You can not outrun em.

[Anonymous]

[8D]Also watch where you walk A lot of RR's are replaceing ties and sometimes
small pieces of tie are left there they are a trip hazard [;)]

[mudchicken]

(1) If you do see something obviously wrong, get the cell phone out and call the "panic" number posted at most public road crossings with the larger railroads. Give them where you are, the DOT# if possible, which way the train was going and what was wrong (Car # if possible).....

(2) If a rail grinder (Loram, Speno, Jackson, etc...) , the next county away is too close! (those grinding stones can fly when they break!, saw one clear a R/W fence 200 feet away...)

(3) Keep your distance, the western railroads insist you are fouling their operating R/W any time you are within 25 feet of the track. Out at the fence is close enough.

Mudchicken

[JoeKoh]

Mudchicken is right
you also have tie plates,spikes brake shoes,couplers etc etc stay back stay safe
Joe