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Posted by MP57313 on Friday, September 9, 2005 12:34 AM
Same warning holds true for roads/highways that cross or run parallel to the tracks. Watch the rail traffic and the road traffic!
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Posted by FThunder11 on Thursday, September 8, 2005 11:03 PM
standing on the tracks is not a good idea
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Posted by Train Guy 3 on Thursday, September 8, 2005 9:29 PM
Stupidity has the great Dawin Award though.[:D]

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Posted by spbed on Thursday, September 8, 2005 9:19 AM
Still comes under the st---d catagory in my book. [:o)][:)][:p]

Originally posted by Train Guy 3

Originally posted by spbed
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Posted by tree68 on Thursday, September 8, 2005 9:09 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by CSSHEGEWISCH

Remember the first sentence in the Rules for Conducting Transportation: "Safety is of the FIRST importance in the discharge of duty" (Caps mine).

And a cardinal rule of railroading - Always expect a train on any track, at any time, in any direction.

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Posted by adrianspeeder on Thursday, September 8, 2005 8:54 AM
Good reminder Sam.

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, September 8, 2005 8:53 AM
That's why there are what's called-----Bridges.or an Over pass. Allan.
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Posted by Train Guy 3 on Wednesday, September 7, 2005 9:09 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by spbed

What does Forrest Gump say st---d is that st---d does! [:o)][:)]


Originally posted by samsooter@yahoo.com
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I believe Forest Gump also said " S**T HAPPENS"[:D][8]

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Posted by CSSHEGEWISCH on Wednesday, September 7, 2005 10:19 AM
I have done a lot of railfanning at Hammond Crossing and at Blue Island, where you have a grade crossing over a lot of tracks. It isn't necessary to be on railroad property since you can get excellent photos from the grade crossing. However, because there are multiple tracks involved, I always make sure that where I'm standing is a safe location before I shoot.

Remember the first sentence in the Rules for Conducting Transportation: "Safety is of the FIRST importance in the discharge of duty" (Caps mine).
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Posted by spbed on Wednesday, September 7, 2005 10:00 AM
What does Forrest Gump say st---d is that st---d does! [:o)][:)]


Originally posted by samsooter@yahoo.com
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Posted by jchnhtfd on Wednesday, September 7, 2005 9:30 AM
Before MC or another railroader says it, I will: if you are on the railroad right of way, there are only three possibilities: first, you are employed by the railroad and you have business to do there; second, you have been thoroughly cleared by the railroad and have business to do there; third, you are trespassing.

I'm sorry to hear about your friend, but...

Unless you belong there and know exactly what you are doing, please stay off the railroad right of way!
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, September 6, 2005 9:19 PM
Good advice. Choose you photographing location carefully.
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, September 6, 2005 6:29 PM
and those of you who pray, prays are what the famlies and my buddy needs now!!
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, September 6, 2005 6:13 PM
sorry to hear about your friend, i alwasy keep my distance and odnt do anything stupid
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To all of you rail fans
Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, September 6, 2005 6:11 PM
I am someone that understands the concept of rail fanning. I love the railroad just like most of you. But please all of you heed this warning!! In the past two years there have been 5 people that where killed rail fanning on the bnsf in the southwest division. All of the cases are the same. All the men where killed taking a picture of a train and they where all hit by another train that was traveling in the opposite direction on a different track. Needless to say they where standing on the opposite mainline while taking there picture. When you all are out taking pictures do not get on the tracks ever. I know that everybody wants to get that perfect picture but let this be known, there is never any reason for any of you to ever get on the tracks to take that perfect picture. Please everybody be very careful when taking your pictures of trains!!!

I just found out a good buddy of mine was on a train that hit someone who was out trying to get that perfect picture and needless to say he is still very upset from the hole experience. Knowing this man there is a very good chance that he will never get over the accident.

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