Re: Multiple trains at level crossing

[David Johnson <trainman@ozemail.com.au>]

"Peter J. Vincent" wrote:

> maikha@my-deja.com wrote in message <8qhnto$6a4$1@nnrp1.deja.com>...
> >Has there ever been a situation where an electric train is approaching
> >a busy level crossing (E.g. Parramatta Rd.) and suddenly the power
> >shuts off and then the train comes to a full stop blocking the road?
> >This is in real life of course, not in those comedy shows!
> >
>
> Yes it sure can. Depends upon the train speed at the time. Drivers will try
> and roll clear. Its not like a
> model train set, the brakes don't go on once the power goes off.

They should.  The rules state that the driver must immediately stop the train in
the event of a power failure.

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David Johnson
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