QUOTE: Originally posted by railfan619 Hi Everyone I was watching the news this morning and it has happened again.Yesterday in ixona a small town in western wisconsin where a car went around the gates and got slammed by an amtrak train that was going well over 80 mph. And from what the news showed the car was sherred in half and the guy was killed on impact. Also just lsat week tuesday or wed. Someone in cudahy got hit by a frieght train when her car got stuck on the tracks police thinks that the driver was drunk at the time of the crash. Like I have said before how long does it usallay take for a train to pass by no more then 10 mintues depending on how long the frieght train is and no more then 2 or 3 minutes for an amtrak train to pass. OH the guy that was killed yesterday was only 24 years old and has had 11 driving convictions on his record and just the day before had been convictied of driving with out a licence.
QUOTE: Originally posted by railfan619 Like I have said before how long does it usallay take for a train to pass by no more then 10 mintues depending on how long the frieght train is and no more then 2 or 3 minutes for an amtrak train to pass.
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QUOTE: Originally posted by SDR_North Another, In poor weather. http://calsun.canoe.ca/News/Alberta/2006/02/27/1464435-sun.html
QUOTE: Originally posted by coborn35 Originally posted by railfan619 I hope God is with his family. I thought Bergie said "no religion"? Reply Edit packers97 Member sinceOctober 2004 44 posts Posted by packers97 on Monday, February 27, 2006 6:50 PM Yes, I thopught no religion was part of the rules. You might find this hard to belive, but some of us are content aitheists and live perfectly normal, well adjusted lives. Question: In the history of the human race what single thing is responsible for more destruction and death than any other? Answer: Organized religion. Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Monday, February 27, 2006 8:18 PM QUOTE: Originally posted by SDR_North Another, In poor weather. http://calsun.canoe.ca/News/Alberta/2006/02/27/1464435-sun.html This guy jumps out to save himself ,kills his kid and his wife ends up in the hospital. What a coward.He has time to think and jump but he did not try to turn the van to try and take it on his side.( saw the photos ) Reply Edit Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Monday, February 27, 2006 8:34 PM This is so stupid that's why people need to take responsbility for there own actions. Reply Edit emd_SD_60 Member sinceOctober 2004 From: Carbondale, Illinois 169 posts Posted by emd_SD_60 on Monday, February 27, 2006 8:50 PM QUOTE: Originally posted by bigedd Another, In poor weather. http://calsun.canoe.ca/News/Alberta/2006/02/27/1464435-sun.html This guy jumps out to save himself ,kills his kid and his wife ends up in the hospital. What a coward.He has time to think and jump but he did not try to turn the van to try and take it on his side.( saw the photos ) In the words of Napoleon Dynamite, what a freakin' idiot![:(!] My pics @ emd_sd_60.rrpicturearchives.net! Reply zardoz Member sinceJanuary 2003 From: Kenosha, WI 6,567 posts Posted by zardoz on Monday, February 27, 2006 9:13 PM QUOTE: Originally posted by bigeddThis guy jumps out to save himself ,kills his kid and his wife ends up in the hospital. What a coward.He has time to think and jump but he did not try to turn the van to try and take it on his side.( saw the photos ) I was wondering the same thing. To me it sounds a bit strange. The driver had the TIME and PRESENCE OF MIND to jump out before impact, but not enough time or courage to try and save his family? I know if my wife or kids were facing a life-or-death situation, and I knew the only possible way to save them might cost me my life, I would not hesitate for a second to save them; I love them that much. Every car I hit during my career was moving when I hit it. Each time the driver was trying to beat the train to the crossing. Each time there was no attempt by anyone to escape the vehicle. It is not until just before impact that these idiots realize that they are not going to make it. Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Monday, February 27, 2006 9:26 PM Couldn't someone design a self-contained structure (maybe some kind of "road pipe") that could be installed under the track(s) at many crossings at "low" cost? Road designers in our area are starting to convert some intersections into rotaries, because they reduce accidents, save drivers time, and are cheaper than stop lights in the long run. As I have thought about it, if rotaries had been the custom from the start instead of intersections, driving would be much more fluid and building location more efficient. Reply Edit solzrules Member sinceJanuary 2006 From: SE Wisconsin 1,181 posts Posted by solzrules on Monday, February 27, 2006 10:27 PM QUOTE: I thought Bergie said "no religion"? Yeah, he did. It is kind of funny how that DOESN'T mean I can never mention god. If you are that insecure with yourself that you can't stand the mention of the word god you should probably invest in some pampers. The saying was meant to be respectful, not start a religious discussion. And my onboard computer censor constitution burner seems to be malfunctioning . . . . . . You think this is bad? Just wait until inflation kicks in..... Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 12:42 AM QUOTE: Originally posted by packers97 Yes, I thopught no religion was part of the rules. You might find this hard to belive, but some of us are content aitheists and live perfectly normal, well adjusted lives. your signature at the end of your posts mention religion.....hmmmmm? In the religion dept., live and let live. If one cat wants to show respect for somebody by saying a God bless.....why get all butt hurt over it? If some scientologist wants to show his respect by saying an Aliens bless you....let him. If you choose to say nobody bless you, than do it. I myself don't find it hard to believe that an athiest can lead a happy life, I don't care in the least. The God bless statement could have been let ride and everything would have been cool, but, someone had to draw attention to it and BANG.....here we go again and then all of the flaming starts, Bergie steps in and butt kissing appologies fly. Why? Reply Edit Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 12:59 AM well daamn if there was anyone to hit the nail on the head today, ironken you're it. i remember this one good country song by sammy kershaw called 'politics, religion and her'. the three main causes for fighting in the world... lol. i do get tired of hearing about all these grade crossing accidents though. this "darwin award" bull*** is a little on the ignorant side. people die every day as the result of what someone else thinks is stupid. lets fill a forum up with news like that every day. woo. Reply Edit Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 1:15 AM thanks farmer! Reply Edit TomDiehl Member sinceFebruary 2001 From: Poconos, PA 3,948 posts Posted by TomDiehl on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 8:11 AM QUOTE: Originally posted by tomtrain Road designers in our area are starting to convert some intersections into rotaries, because they reduce accidents, save drivers time, and are cheaper than stop lights in the long run. As I have thought about it, if rotaries had been the custom from the start instead of intersections, driving would be much more fluid and building location more efficient. If a "rotary" is the same thing as a traffic circle, they're a step in the wrong direction. They work OK on a low density road, but as soon as traffic density picks up, they're a major traffic hazard. New Jersey is in the process of converting these to standard intersections with lights because of the danger. Smile, it makes people wonder what you're up to. Chief of Sanitation; Clowntown Reply videomaker Member sinceMay 2005 From: Hewitt,TX. 1,088 posts Posted by videomaker on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 8:27 AM Guys, Sorry about that,the word NOT was left out by mistake...SHOULD NOT is how it should have read...OK Danny Reply jchnhtfd Member sinceJanuary 2001 From: US 1,537 posts Posted by jchnhtfd on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 11:12 AM QUOTE: Originally posted by tomtrain Couldn't someone design a self-contained structure (maybe some kind of "road pipe") that could be installed under the track(s) at many crossings at "low" cost? Road designers in our area are starting to convert some intersections into rotaries, because they reduce accidents, save drivers time, and are cheaper than stop lights in the long run. As I have thought about it, if rotaries had been the custom from the start instead of intersections, driving would be much more fluid and building location more efficient. As regards structural separation, this is the obvious solution to the grade crossing problem. However, whether it goes under or over, it is never inexpensive, and the question of who should pay for it is always with us -- particularly for relatively little-used crossings (at which many accidents take place). There are also, in many instances, rather serious problems with access to nearby roads or streets. In general, it has been my experience that the general public is loathe to spend money on grade separation (they often aren't really keen even to pay for crossing gates!), although it is their own safety which is at stake. On Tom's comment on rotaries/roundabouts. There are many different ways to design these things, and their contribution to improved traffic flow varies tremendously. The roundabouts on the bypass around Edinburgh, Scotland, for example, work phenomenally well under very very heavy traffic conditions (US commuter interstate levels). On the other hand, I know of rotaries which are really dangerous. There is also a driver behaviour factor involved: if you have an agressive type driver population, they do not work as well as a population where drivers are more polite. Jamie Reply tormadel Member sinceJuly 2003 From: Appleton, WI 275 posts Posted by tormadel on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 11:32 AM No sympathy at all for drunks or people to stupid to know not to get in front of a train. Reply motor Member sinceDecember 2001 102 posts Posted by motor on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 12:12 PM QUOTE: If a "rotary" is the same thing as a traffic circle, they're a step in the wrong direction. They work OK on a low density road, but as soon as traffic density picks up, they're a major traffic hazard. New Jersey is in the process of converting these to standard intersections with lights because of the danger. My mother hates traffic circles, even rural rotaries. Cecil County, MD has one of the latter. Downtown Georgetown, DE has one, with a NS or maybe MD & DE branch a block to the east of the circle. The circle in Georgetown is a *** when a long train of hoppers comes through. Back to topic. My thoughts are with the family regarding this tragedy. motor Reply TomDiehl Member sinceFebruary 2001 From: Poconos, PA 3,948 posts Posted by TomDiehl on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 12:56 PM QUOTE: Originally posted by jchnhtfd On Tom's comment on rotaries/roundabouts. There are many different ways to design these things, and their contribution to improved traffic flow varies tremendously. The roundabouts on the bypass around Edinburgh, Scotland, for example, work phenomenally well under very very heavy traffic conditions (US commuter interstate levels). On the other hand, I know of rotaries which are really dangerous. There is also a driver behaviour factor involved: if you have an agressive type driver population, they do not work as well as a population where drivers are more polite. That last sentence sums up why they're not working well in New Jersey. Smile, it makes people wonder what you're up to. Chief of Sanitation; Clowntown Reply Join our Community! Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account. Login » Register » Search the Community Newsletter Sign-Up By signing up you may also receive occasional reader surveys and special offers from Trains magazine.Please view our privacy policy More great sites from Kalmbach Media Terms Of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy
Originally posted by railfan619 I hope God is with his family.
QUOTE: Originally posted by bigedd Another, In poor weather. http://calsun.canoe.ca/News/Alberta/2006/02/27/1464435-sun.html This guy jumps out to save himself ,kills his kid and his wife ends up in the hospital. What a coward.He has time to think and jump but he did not try to turn the van to try and take it on his side.( saw the photos )
QUOTE: Originally posted by bigeddThis guy jumps out to save himself ,kills his kid and his wife ends up in the hospital. What a coward.He has time to think and jump but he did not try to turn the van to try and take it on his side.( saw the photos )
QUOTE: I thought Bergie said "no religion"?
QUOTE: Originally posted by packers97 Yes, I thopught no religion was part of the rules. You might find this hard to belive, but some of us are content aitheists and live perfectly normal, well adjusted lives.
QUOTE: Originally posted by tomtrain Road designers in our area are starting to convert some intersections into rotaries, because they reduce accidents, save drivers time, and are cheaper than stop lights in the long run. As I have thought about it, if rotaries had been the custom from the start instead of intersections, driving would be much more fluid and building location more efficient.
QUOTE: Originally posted by tomtrain Couldn't someone design a self-contained structure (maybe some kind of "road pipe") that could be installed under the track(s) at many crossings at "low" cost? Road designers in our area are starting to convert some intersections into rotaries, because they reduce accidents, save drivers time, and are cheaper than stop lights in the long run. As I have thought about it, if rotaries had been the custom from the start instead of intersections, driving would be much more fluid and building location more efficient.
QUOTE: If a "rotary" is the same thing as a traffic circle, they're a step in the wrong direction. They work OK on a low density road, but as soon as traffic density picks up, they're a major traffic hazard. New Jersey is in the process of converting these to standard intersections with lights because of the danger.
QUOTE: Originally posted by jchnhtfd On Tom's comment on rotaries/roundabouts. There are many different ways to design these things, and their contribution to improved traffic flow varies tremendously. The roundabouts on the bypass around Edinburgh, Scotland, for example, work phenomenally well under very very heavy traffic conditions (US commuter interstate levels). On the other hand, I know of rotaries which are really dangerous. There is also a driver behaviour factor involved: if you have an agressive type driver population, they do not work as well as a population where drivers are more polite.
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