Non-motoring > How to derail a train... Miscellaneous
Thread Author: TheManWithNoName Replies: 4
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New Mon 22 Oct 12 14:08 
 How to derail a train... - TheManWithNoName
...or not as the case may be.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-8gV4DJZUw
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New Mon 22 Oct 12 14:21 
 How to derail a train... - sherlock47
When you decide to try it, make sure Z is on hand with his camera.
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New Mon 22 Oct 12 15:39 
 How to derail a train... - Zero
He's already been there

www.car4play.com/forum/post/index.htm?v=e&t=11878&m=264649
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New Mon 22 Oct 12 16:49 
 How to derail a train... - Harleyman
Many of you will remember this one;



www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHtRZ_k0s7M

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New Mon 22 Oct 12 17:05 
 How to derail a train... - Armel Coussine
In the old days when lengths of line were connected by fishplates, the easy way to derail a train was to remove a whole length of line on one side only.

Now that lines are welded continuously, with bevelled expansion joints, the simplest way would be to sever both lines and then drag the rails say a foot to one side. Sleepers aren't fastened to the ground, they just sit on the ballast. A big tractor or bulldozer could do it easily. Bob's your uncle.

I can't help feeling that old US film was really intended to make rail passengers feel safe.
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