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You have got to be a compleat moron.

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Posted by chad thomas on Wednesday, October 26, 2005 11:21 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by PigFarmer1

Just curious how you decided that this guy is a "moron". Where in the article does it explain the cause of the accident??? How do you know that the guy didn't suffer a seizure, have a heart attack, or maybe have a diabetic reaction? Please answer as I'm curious to know how you decided he's a "moron" without having any facts. Oh wait, I remember now...You never bother dealing with facts.


OK so he might be an Einstein, but I doubt it.
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Posted by chad thomas on Wednesday, October 26, 2005 11:18 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by CSXrules4eva

Was I apart of the show???? Well anyway I'll take some popcorn please.


All the world's to me a stage and we are mearly players, performers and portrayers each another's audience.............

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Posted by PigFarmer1 on Tuesday, October 25, 2005 8:51 PM
Just curious how you decided that this guy is a "moron". Where in the article does it explain the cause of the accident??? How do you know that the guy didn't suffer a seizure, have a heart attack, or maybe have a diabetic reaction? Please answer as I'm curious to know how you decided he's a "moron" without having any facts. Oh wait, I remember now...You never bother dealing with facts.
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, October 25, 2005 6:26 PM
That's right, Lotus098, it's a popcorn forum. Tell everyone your favorite flavor, your most hated flavor, maybe a favorite railroad song or two or too, and why you have the feeling everyone is looking sinister to you while railfanning.
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, October 25, 2005 5:52 PM
What do you guys think this is? A popcorn forum, or somehting?
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Posted by CSXrules4eva on Tuesday, October 25, 2005 5:45 PM
Was I apart of the show???? Well anyway I'll take some popcorn please.
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Posted by tsgtbob on Tuesday, October 25, 2005 5:30 PM
Popcorn, thanks, but no. I prefer Kettlecorn!!![:D]
BTW, what was the topic?
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, October 25, 2005 5:23 PM


Lewk gies, its tha poopkern man!


Annd im nawt a cumpleat maron!!!

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, October 25, 2005 4:14 PM
What kind of a show is it gonna be??
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Posted by chad thomas on Tuesday, October 25, 2005 4:04 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by samfp1943

QUOTE: Originally posted by espeefoamer

QUOTE: Originally posted by RLHainey

I yam at a compleat loose.

I yam what I yam.
Popeye[:D]!

I just read these two threads, and am convinced that some folks threads are coming unraveled and others will watch, but will they share the popcorn???[:o)]



Don't be shy. Grab a bag and enjoy the show.
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, October 25, 2005 4:00 PM
Why yes chad, I'll have a bag and Thank You. By the way, I was sitting down to begin with. Guess I'll stay seated and read some more of the interesting topics concerning railroading of today and yesteryear. Know what I mean?? [;)]
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Posted by samfp1943 on Tuesday, October 25, 2005 10:28 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by espeefoamer

QUOTE: Originally posted by RLHainey

I yam at a compleat loose.

I yam what I yam.
Popeye[:D]!

I just read these two threads, and am convinced that some folks threads are coming unraveled and others will watch, but will they share the popcorn???[:o)]

 

 


 

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Posted by chad thomas on Tuesday, October 25, 2005 9:46 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by RLHainey

Where's the dang Popcorn thingie?


Why, want some? Grab a bag and pull up a chair.[;)]
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Posted by eolafan on Tuesday, October 25, 2005 9:33 AM
Allan calling folks morons and then butchering the spelling of the words in his post is a perfect example of the old saying..."People who live in glass houses should not throw stones".
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, October 25, 2005 9:13 AM
Copied it from a previous post which is now up to four (4) pages. Four pages about crossing incidents. Almost as interesting as "What railroad do you hate/love the most?" Like some Class 1 railroad has an agenda and was out to get someone.
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 24, 2005 11:05 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by RLHainey

I yam at a compleat loose.


Hey, at least he spelled "Moron" correctly....

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...

LOL...

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Posted by Murphy Siding on Monday, October 24, 2005 10:17 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by espeefoamer

QUOTE: Originally posted by RLHainey

I yam at a compleat loose.

I yam what I yam.
Popeye[:D]!


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Posted by espeefoamer on Monday, October 24, 2005 7:42 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by RLHainey

I yam at a compleat loose.

I yam what I yam.
Popeye[:D]!
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Posted by CopCarSS on Monday, October 24, 2005 5:32 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by RLHainey

I yam at a compleat loose.


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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 24, 2005 5:30 PM
Where's the dang Popcorn thingie?
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Posted by dharmon on Monday, October 24, 2005 5:26 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by RLHainey

I yam at a compleat loose.


LOL
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 24, 2005 5:24 PM
I yam at a compleat loose.
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Posted by CSXrules4eva on Monday, October 24, 2005 4:04 PM
On a simular matter I can see were some people would drive into the sides of trains at a grade crossing. This mainly happens at crossings were there are no flashing lights, warning bells, or gates. If this were to happen at a crossing that saw lots of traffic (automobiles and trains) and had the flashing lights, ect.... then I would have to question the driver's sences.

A simular incident happens all the time at a certain intercection only 5 mins from my house. It's not railroad related though. It is a three way intercection. two streets cross each other Ivy Hill Rd and Cheltenham Ave. There is a light there. When the light turns green for the people on Ivy Hill Rd, some people attempt to go straight (which isn't an option because there is a cemitary across the street). This cemitary had a cast iron fence around the entire premiter including the intersection area. You wouldn't believe how man accidents we've had at that intersection on such a quite street. The cemitery decided to install a reniforced steel fence at that intercection because of all the accidents. I personally think the townships of Cheltenham and Springfield need to put big only left or right turn signs.
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Posted by BentnoseWillie on Monday, October 24, 2005 10:26 AM
Headline is "Bluffs man drives car into train", so I would surmise that it's about a grade crossing accident where the automobile drove into the side of a train that had already occupied the crossing.

As a matter of interest, this sort of accident is quite common, especially in rural areas without streetlights to clearly show the train. A railcar often occupies the whole field of view illuminated by headlights, so they're suprisingly difficult to detect at night, especially in poor weather - assuming (a) a lapse in attention on the motorist's part at the crossing; and (b) a lack of illuminated crossing protection.

It's common enough, that my understanding is that the FRA is mandating conspicuity striping be applied to the sides of railcars over the next ten years, and to locomotives over the next five years. A short browse of the Transport Canada website didn't turn up anything that explicitly states that they're following suit, but it stands to reason that Canadian equipment would sprout FRA-compliant striping in order to be suitable for interchange.

"Compleat moron" or not, it seems regulators think it's enough of a problem to do something about it...
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Posted by trainboyH16-44 on Monday, October 24, 2005 9:52 AM
Yeah, if I had internet when I was learning vocabulary, I would speak gibberish!
I cannot become a member, as it does not let people from canada in!
Tell us canucks, what does it say?
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 24, 2005 9:32 AM
hey allan, how can you call people complete morons, and spell complete and address wrong in your posts?
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 24, 2005 9:31 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Lotus098

I can't get to it! I am not a member, do we have to pay or will you spill some beans?
Just sign up with your e-mail addresse.
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 24, 2005 9:28 AM
I can't get to it! I am not a member, do we have to pay or will you spill some beans?
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You have got to be a compleat moron.
Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 24, 2005 9:26 AM
http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_pg=1636&u_sid=2051201
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