Re: An Engineer's Comments (His Language, NOT mine)

While I agree with the warnings and the stupid responses of motorists posted here, it is important to remember that stupidity is two way. I sent the original post to several friends, some rail fans some not. One immediately posted back the blow:

A few pointers from your friendly car driver

1) When operating a Burlington Northern diesel at night in Davenport, Iowa run with your light on!!

2) When approaching an automotive crossing with only flashing lights, toot your frigg'in horn!!

3) Obey the 20 mph speed limit in an urban area instead of doing 35 mph!!!

4) By obeying the speed limit, it won't take 700 yards to come to a stop when you hit a car broadside

5) The company lawyers need to understand the word "no" when it comes to asking the victims to sign waviers

Yep, it happened to me in March 1968 with my soon to be wife and her girl friend. Fortunately only the car was injured.