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Do we know it was without being detected? I got the impression somewhere that it was ignored because they frequently are for a while due to lack of sidings of a

• akira2501 4y ago
  The length of the siding shouldn't prevent you from using it. It should just require the main track to be signalled stopped for other traffic in either direction while you are occupying it during the set out procedure. If the train is long enough, this could be quite a long time if you have to dump and then rebuild working pressure in the brake system.
  • orbz 4y ago
    There’s also the possibility that mechanical parts will seize up (especially in the case of overheated bearings) and will be unable to get moving again if you stop.
    • katbyte 4y ago
      That is still better then a derailment of a train carrying toxic chemicals…
    • pixl97 4y ago
      I mean, if attempted to apply the same logic to driving your car I would say you should have your license taken away. They can always split the train and cart off the working cars to a siding, and then if need be drag the sparkler at low speed with little risk of derailment. Or worst, you bring in a crane and replace the bogie on a siding. Or any number of actions that don't start a statewide emergency. Talk about normalizing deviance in name of profits.