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TheCowsCameHome

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1. I don't understand what happened here.

Reply to underpants (Original post)

Sat Nov 17, 2012, 04:58 PM

Nov 2012

The animation depicts the train broadsiding the trailer, yet the footage shows the tractor and semi-trailer pretty much intact. It would appear the trailer was barely clipped by the train.

The NTSB report, when completed, will be very detailed. They never miss.

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The Veterans parade train wreck - this is sad and astounding at the same time [View all] underpants Nov 2012 OP

I don't understand what happened here. TheCowsCameHome Nov 2012 #1

And why does the animation show the train crossing the road right as the crossing arm comes down? Drunken Irishman Nov 2012 #2

No, the gates and lights are circuited TheCowsCameHome Nov 2012 #3

Well... Drunken Irishman Nov 2012 #5

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