Western Railroad Discussion > Words to live by...

Recently, I’ve noticed that there have been some Operation Lifesaver signs placed at unarmed crossings along the UP Greeley Subdivision with the hopes of slowing down vehicle, pedestrian, and trespasser strikes that occur way too frequently. Yesterday, while waiting for UP 844 to leave Denver, I found one of these signs just north of Platteville, CO at CR 36 and lucked out at a train passing while I was there. These words on the signs are indeed words to live by. 

1: A northbound UP local passes the Operation Lifesaver sign just north of Platteville, CO at CR 36.

Stay safe, and thanks for looking!!



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/25/16 12:26 by es44fan.

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Very interesting perspective. Nice shot

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My guess is those who are dumb enough to put themselves in harms way are not going to read the sign or care.

Neat angle and pic!

PQM

Great photo. It really expresses the point being presented.

Bob Krieger
Cheyenne, WY

wigwag Wrote:
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> My guess is those who are dumb enough to put
> themselves in harms way are not going to read the
> sign or care.

Yeah........neon lights won't get some people's attention......!!??

So true, "Train Time Is Anytime".   doug

Neat photo and excellent photo idea you came up with.  I saw that sign there on the 21st.
Brian Stevens

wigwag Wrote:
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> My guess is those who are dumb enough to put
> themselves in harms way are not going to read the
> sign or care.

it's not about reading those words ... it's about understanding those words without having to read them ...

"Always expect a train".

Sure, except when I have my camera and the ligth is perfect and fading...........

Scott Schifer
Torrance, CA
TinyTrains Website

Thank you for the post ...

I also noticed the sign during my "meanderings" on US 85 looking for ops to image the 844 and CFD Train last weekend.  Your image is a sobering portrayal of the reality ... thanks for taking the time to document it!  The Greeley sub has more than one unprotected crossing ... and many do get complacent ...

Odyssey
Evergreen, CO

Neat shot.

Ronda Thomas

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es44fan Wrote:
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> ... at unarmed crossings ...

If the signs do not work perhaps armed crossing guards should be next?
STOP for the train or I'll shoot!

Some of you guys live in a really dark world!