train handling

[Anonymous]

Right, but I was talking about one that drops right in your face from clear to stop!

[Anonymous]

I was also talking about a signal going from green to red. An engineer has to keep a cool head, a signal dropping does not always call for an emergency application. Of course if you see a problem close or you can't see around a curve you have no other choice.

[Anonymous]

On Amtrak train handling is not permited.

[sooblue]

Thanks for the lesson. What your saying is prevention and some sort of fail safe crossing protection would be better than quicker stopping.
It's really too bad that the general public can't ride in the cab on occasion I'm sure it would make an impression. Barring that, maybe videos could be circulated through the internet. Something true to life and unedited, with an active crew doing the narration.

[sooblue]

Go on.

[wabash1]

all it says in the rule book is bring it to a safe stop and then notify the dispatcher or the control operator for permission to proceed. i wont do emergency then. a banner is another thing. i do it just to tear it up. so they quit those stupid rule checks.

[Anonymous]

There are already lots of videos and presentations through Operation Lifesaver for this purpose. Some are more graphic than others depending on the audience. Most of these presentations are given to schools, civic groups and professional drivers. Never have seen it offered on internet.

[Anonymous]

Say what?????? Is this a goofy response?