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[quote user="Willy2"][quote user="CShaveRR"] <p>Yes, Sis (and others), speed limits are very closely enforced. Sometimes the Weed Weasels have radar guns, and there is no tolerance in the posted or timetable speeds. 79 m.p.h. maximum does not mean 80!</p> <p>As for the trackulence in the photo, I suspect that this sign, being as close to Camp Mookie and the diamonds as it is, probably indicates an increase in speed from what was in effect in advance of the sign, so one really doesn't have to worry about taking that particular stretch at 75 (no excuse, just an observation).</p> <p>[/quote]</p> <p>What is the purpose of having 79 mph speed limits? Why don't they just call it 80 mph and be done with it? 79 mph is kind of like when advertisers say that something is $19.99. It had just as well be priced at $20.00. </p>[/quote]<br><br>Not at all. The FRA (and ICC prior to that) set the break points for methods of train control at even numbers; in this case, 80 mph for passenger. So the maximum allowed speed for the next increment beneath is 79 mph. <br><br>S. Hadid<br>
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