This sign was found in Springfield, Illinois, on a railroad grade crossing gate. It seems to me that by the time one could read the sign, the gate would have already crashed on one’s head. … Continue reading
Category Archives: Railroad Grade Crossing
People who take Route 47 into McHenry County are going to have problems getting home as early as they usually do on Friday night. And getting to work on Monday morning will be a hassle, too. There certainly will be … Continue reading
16th District Congressman Don Manzullo’s press release speaks for itself: Manzullo Responds to Canadian National Railway’s Vast Reporting Discrepancyon EJ&E Delays [BARRINGTON] Congressman Don Manzullo (R-Egan) today issued the following statement responding to a Surface Transportation Board report that states … Continue reading
Almost everywhere else in the country, train horns blare before the crossroads. It doesn’t matter if there are gates or not. Just take a listen the next time you are in Springfield or other parts of the country. During the … Continue reading
Almost everywhere else in the country, train horns blare before the crossroads. It doesn’t matter if there are gates or not. Just take a listen the next time you are in Springfield or other parts of the country. During the … Continue reading
You might think that local school districts would have learned a lesson from the Fox River Grove tragedy that occurred ten years ago. But, one apparently hasn’t. I was driving west on Crystal Lake Avenue this afternoon about 1:35 and … Continue reading