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« on: June 05, 2024, 21:04:58 »
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A woman was killed in horrific circumstances when she was hit by a vintage steam train when it arrived in a small town en route from Canada.

The unnamed victim was standing up on a small hill, posing for a selfie, when she was struck by a locomotive known as  The Empress, on June 4.

The young woman, 25, is surrounded by other enthusiastic people welcoming the train but unfortunately, she gets a step closer than the rest, resulting in the accident. It happened in the town of Nopala de Villagran, 60 miles northwest of Mexico City.
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« Reply #1 on: June 05, 2024, 23:56:24 »
Sad - but avoidable.  Sad
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William Huskisson MP▸ (Member of Parliament) 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 #2 on: June 06, 2024, 07:34:41 »
"The" Empress?
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« Reply #3 on: July 27, 2024, 11:06:14 »
Quote from: Chris from Nailsea on June 05, 2024, 23:56:24
Sad - but avoidable.  Sad



Indeed, a potential Darwin award ?
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A proper intercity train has a minimum of 8 coaches, gangwayed throughout, with first at one end, and a full sized buffet car between first and standard.
It has space for cycles, surfboards,luggage etc.
A 5 car DMU▸ (Diesel Multiple Unit) is not a proper inter-city train. The 5+5 and 9 car DMUs are almost as bad.
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