- 41. Re: [BRHSlist] Digest Number 1567 (score: 1)
- Author: William Barber <clipperw@E...>
- Date: Sun, 19 Jan 2003 22:23:24 -0600
- In reply to several comments about the Maple Ave. derailment, I believe it was a single train derailment involving either a broken wheel or a broken rail. Maple Ave. is on the east end of D.G. while
- /archives/BRHSLIST/2003-01/msg00238.html (10,669 bytes)
- 42. Re: [BRHSlist] Digest Number 1576 (score: 1)
- Author: William Barber <clipperw@E...>
- Date: Mon, 27 Jan 2003 09:56:56 -0600
- I once talked to a RR employee involved with "Operation Lifesaver", the RR industry's public awareness crossing safety program, and was told that statistics show that fully 1/3 of the train/auto acci
- /archives/BRHSLIST/2003-01/msg00349.html (8,723 bytes)
- 43. Re: [BRHSlist] Digest Number 1576 (score: 1)
- Author: William Barber <clipperw@E...>
- Date: Mon, 27 Jan 2003 10:42:10 -0600
- The information provided by the "old engineer" is probably correct. The E-5s and E-7s were equipped with 52:25 gear ratios which provided a top speed of 117 mph. The E-8s and E-9s had 55:22 gear rati
- /archives/BRHSLIST/2003-01/msg00354.html (11,854 bytes)
- 44. Re: [BRHSlist] Digest Number 1577 (score: 1)
- Author: William Barber <clipperw@E...>
- Date: Tue, 28 Jan 2003 09:50:44 -0600
- Russ, The figure I quoted was some years ago, so I am sure you are correct. Another figure that I have heard quoted was that, at one time, BN had at least one train/auto collision per day somewhere o
- /archives/BRHSLIST/2003-01/msg00371.html (8,488 bytes)
- 45. Re: [BRHSlist] Digest Number 1578 (score: 1)
- Author: William Barber <clipperw@E...>
- Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2003 09:30:11 -0600
- John, I appreciate the comments. From a sound warning standpoint, what happens in those areas where whistles are restricted, such as the Chicago commuter territory. Unless a clear and present danger
- /archives/BRHSLIST/2003-01/msg00380.html (7,533 bytes)
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