Quote Originally Posted by Arizona Bob View Post
This is precisely what you shouldn't try to do. One of the main reasons folks die in train collisions is that when trains LOOK like they are going slow -- even in towns -- they often aren't -- they are often moving faster than we think. The force of a train hitting an auto is roughly akin to your vehicle crushing an empty pop can. We divert our attention to thread our way through the lowered gates and meanwhile the train is slipping up on us. Once the train is in your face, there's nothing you can do. And again, be especially careful around double track systems where trains may be coming from both directions.

The main point, made repeatedly in this thread, is don't take ANY chances with trains. "Uncle Bob"

I made that point repeatedly myself. I clearly called people who tried to do this ridiculous and said that it was better to wait then be dead. So, yeah, I agree and said so in my posts. Even saying "Whether the train is moving slow or fast, don't challenge them."