Re: Loco cab safety

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

Lineman wrote:

> Hi Bob
> I found your comment on the NR very interesting.Are they that bad?and why.
> Lineman Graeme
> "Exnarc" <gwrly@netspace.net.au> wrote in message
> > train accidents are thankfully very rare, but level crossing accidents are
> > not and if you are going to hit something that could come through the
> > windowscreen, its better to either hit the floor or in the case of a Spark
> > Railcar or NR get out of the cab all together.

The NRs, sparks and Railcars have a safety zone behind the cab where you can go
to get a little extra protection.  On an N class, leaving the cab would not
really be considered safe.


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David Johnson
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