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« on: February 08, 2016, 18:51:57 »


(something also tells me it's neither original or real either, but it made me smile nonetheless!)
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« Reply #1 on: February 08, 2016, 19:15:16 »
Apparently it's real.  In Australia I believe and NSW, SA or VIC by the look of the gauge - can't quite tell

I have used the photograph in safety briefings.

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« Reply #2 on: February 08, 2016, 20:05:10 »
Hmm.  Lips sealed

Another 'urban myth', apparently - bebunked by the firefighter in Belgium who actually set up the original photograph: see http://uk.businessinsider.com/heres-how-this-fake-photo-went-viral-and-tricked-the-internet-2014-5?r=US&IR=T
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William Huskisson MP▸ (Member of Parliament, or Mile Post (a method of measuring the railway in miles and chains from a starting point - usually London), depending on context) was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830.  Many more have died in the same way since then.  Don't take a chance: Stop, Look, Listen.

"Level crossings are safe, unless they are used in an unsafe manner."  Discuss.
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« Reply #3 on: February 08, 2016, 20:16:53 »
However: from a similar scenario (train v firehose) in the USA - see youtube.  Wink Cheesy Grin
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William Huskisson MP▸ (Member of Parliament, or Mile Post (a method of measuring the railway in miles and chains from a starting point - usually London), depending on context) was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830.  Many more have died in the same way since then.  Don't take a chance: Stop, Look, Listen.

"Level crossings are safe, unless they are used in an unsafe manner."  Discuss.
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« Reply #4 on: February 08, 2016, 20:38:40 »
Well, well, one always learns !  Smiley

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Not quite just a set up perhaps. Check the wig-wag on the right. 'n Beitjie Fotowinkle ook!
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« Reply #5 on: February 09, 2016, 14:42:22 »
Quote from: Phil on February 08, 2016, 18:51:57


(something also tells me it's neither original or real either, but it made me smile nonetheless!)

First thing I did was check the calendar to make sure I hadn't skipped a month and it was now April 1st
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