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Re: (erielack) Two killed by passenger trains within 48 hours



- --- Steven Kay <s.kay4_@_verizon.net> wrote:
> I completely agree with Bill Guimes.
> 
> I think the only lesson to be learned from this (and the one
> comment not yet brought up) is for all railfans to stay off
> railroad property when watching trains or taking pictures of
> them.
>
> Details of fatalities, whether yesterday or back in the days
> of the EL, are simply inappropriate for those not directly
> involved in the incident and most of those who have been so
> involved seldom wish to be reminded of that dreadful moment.
> I speak as one who has killed, maimed, and scared numerous
> trespassers including fools with cameras as well as being
> involved as a counselor to engineers in critical incidents
> including the one last night.

My apologies to the list...

> Back to the good stuff.

Deeply buried in the Star-Ledger's report on the Amtrak appropriation bill
are nearly $120 million in New Jersey projects, including $3 million to
restore Morristown Station.  Is that on-topic?

http://www.nj.com/news/ledger/index.ssf?/base/news-3/1133446754244160.xml&coll=1

Gary R. Kazin
DL&W Milepost R35.7
Rockaway, New Jersey


		
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