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The Something Awful Forums > Discussion > Automotive Insanity > Locomotive Insanity: Murder on the BNSF Mixed Consist doesnt have the same ring to it
 
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emf
Aug 1, 2002

bisticles posted:

also:


FRA FACTUAL RAILROAD ACCIDENT REPORT posted:

Train #1's engineer received a flashing intermediate yellow over red aspect at milepost 1027.2, indicating he should “proceed prepared to pass next signal not exceeding 40 mph and be prepared to enter diverging route at prescribed speed” ... Train #1's speed was a constant 44 mph in throttle 2 from at least milepost 1028 ... milepost 1026.3, Train #1 received a solid yellow over red aspect, indicating “proceed prepared to stop at next signal; trains exceeding 30 mph immediately reduce to that speed” ... milepost 1026.4, at a speed of 44 mph, a distance of 7,716 feet prior to impact ... 4,059 feet prior to impact, speed was 43 mph, and the throttle raised from throttle 1 to throttle 2 position ... At 3,413 feet prior to impact, the locomotive was momentarily dropped to throttle 1 and returned to throttle 2; speed approximately 43 mph. At 1,059 feet prior to impact, the engineer placed the train into emergency
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The conductor of the eastbound train’s use of cocaine may have contributed to the cause of the accident. However, the toxicological results do not allow a conclusion concerning either possible impairment or when the drug was taken. The blood contains only the inactive metabolite, benzoylecgonine, which is not normally associated with impairment. Neither impairment nor time of exposure to the drug can be derived from urine results.
Wait a minute. I've heard this song before.

Grateful Dead posted:

Drivin' that train, high on cocaine.
Casey Jones is ready, watch your speed.
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Train hundred and two is on the wrong track and headed for you.
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emf
Aug 1, 2002

Cat Terrist posted:

So did he stop and look? Obviously not else he would be alive today.
Why don't they look, Ralf? Tell me. Why don't they look? :smith:

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emf
Aug 1, 2002

jamal posted:

Guess I'll break up all the train crash news with pictures of this big rear end bridge:




VC hi-line rep-ruh-zent

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emf
Aug 1, 2002

drunkill posted:

New Map

PTV Rail network map: concept design, April 2014 by Daniel Bowen, on Flickr
I won't bother with the real map ... it's too pathetic to even show.

Full size here

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The Something Awful Forums > Discussion > Automotive Insanity > Locomotive Insanity: Murder on the BNSF Mixed Consist doesnt have the same ring to it