Re: Train crew in India double as crossing guards
Author: Pdxrailtransit
Date: 03-19-2020 - 12:59
LOL Wrote:
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> While not as involved, the cheap-ass class 1
> American railroads have similar procedures for
> crossings on branchlines and industry spurs, and
> sometimes even the main line, where automatic
> crossing protection devices have consistently
> failed.
>
> They put it out as a semi-permanent mandatory
> directive to stop and protect such crossings,
> rather then spend the time to actually diagnose
> and fix the automatic crossing devices.
Also reminds me of the time I watched the crew of the NB Starlight at King City throwing switches back after a meet.