03-06-2013, 03:08 PM
Brakie Wrote:Ralph Wrote:Not me! That was Larry (Brakie). I'm not sure what he was referring to.
Being a former brakeman I see a major safety hazard that would get a MOW foreman in hot water and maybe a unpaid vacation..
The stack of rails is to close to the rail and in the work zone where the switchman would be working and at night with nothing more then your Starbrite lantern you may not see the rails when you swing off a car,trip over the rail,and under the car you go or you could get knock off the car's stirrup and end up injured..Its that easy..
No big thing..Its a common mistake modelers make.
One of the things I appreciate about the forum is the input from railroaders who can provide tips about prototype practice. Hadn't noticed the rails Brakie.
