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Permalink Reply by Melanie K on November 23, 2011 at 6:40am

That is a pretty frightening sign, luckily the train is limited and very slow at least. Very informative article, btw.  I thought at first it was a commuter train route from the title of the post LOL...that would be scary!

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Permalink Reply by John Greenfield on November 23, 2011 at 7:06am

Yes, getting hit by a Metra train would be no joke. Remember their slogan: look, listen and live!

 

The language of the sign may be overly alarming but I can't think of a good alternative. Maybe "Yield to (5 MPH) Trains"?

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Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on November 23, 2011 at 11:47am

I think the sign serves its purpose without being overly alarming.

BTW, good reminder about caution at Metra crossings.  It seems like I hear about a grade crossing accident on a Metra line at least once or twice a month, whether it's a pedestrian, cyclist or car.  The lines with multiple tracks and mixed usage (such as BNSF and UP-NW) are the most dangerous, because you may see a stopped train, but there may be an express or freight train approaching on the track behind it.

John Greenfield said:

Yes, getting hit by a Metra train would be no joke. Remember their slogan: look, listen and live!

 

The language of the sign may be overly alarming but I can't think of a good alternative. Maybe "Yield to (5 MPH) Trains"?

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Permalink Reply by John Greenfield on November 23, 2011 at 11:59am

Thanks Howard! got any photos from last weekends incursion?

h' said:

Love this article-- good stuff John!

FYI that bridge got marauded last weekend :-)

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