Truck vs. Train - Newton, Kansas 08/22/00

FriscoCharlie Aug 23, 2000

  1. FriscoCharlie

    FriscoCharlie Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    FriscoCharlie, Aug 23, 2000
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  2. tunnel88

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    <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>The truck rolled after crossing the tracks in front of a single engine moving at five miles per hour.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

    Man, what would have happenedn if the train had really been moving?
     
    tunnel88, Aug 23, 2000
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  3. mtaylor

    mtaylor Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Just goes to show the massive power of a train. Also a good lesson to respect trains.
     
    mtaylor, Aug 23, 2000
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  4. Alan

    Alan Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Alan, Aug 23, 2000
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  5. bnfan99

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    hitting them at track speed looks much neater.

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    bnfan99, Aug 25, 2000
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  6. tunnel88

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    More deadly as well...
     
    tunnel88, Aug 25, 2000
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  7. Kevin M

    Kevin M TrainBoard Member

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    The force of a Train hitting a care is equal to that of a car running over a pop can! hmmm think of that now.
    Kevin
     
    Kevin M, Aug 25, 2000
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