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So I was a bit incredulous at the claim of miles-long trains. If anyone else is - turns out, there's a wikipedia page which has more information on very long t
by kaybe 7y ago
So I was a bit incredulous at the claim of miles-long trains.
If anyone else is - turns out, there's a wikipedia page which has more information on very long trains (it's true):
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longest_trains https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longest_trains
- b_tterc_p 7y agoYep! This is where the western / action movie trope of racing to cross the train tracks comes from. If you can get the train between yourself and your pursuer, it’s going to be a long time before they can do anything to catch up again. Often times in these movies, whoever is fleeing will take a few casual moments to look back at their blocked pursuer because there’s so much time to spare.
- ghaff 7y agoGo out West sometime and wait at a railroad crossing for a freight train to pass. You'll probably be a while.
- LinuxBender 7y agoI've seen them driving along interstate 10. It was getting dark and I thought I was seeing things at first. I'm glad I never had to cross the tracks.