Mexico-Train Hits Truck - Signal Not Working

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Brian556
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Mexico-Train Hits Truck - Signal Not Working

Post by Brian556 » Mon Mar 18, 2019 11:38 pm

This is in León, Guanajuato, Mexico. This crossing is odd. There is a non-functioning gated signal on the approach before the intersection. The truck was turning off the road parallel to the tracks, and the train was coming from behind him, which is why he didnt see it. There is no signal for the direction the truck was coming from.

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Re: Mexico-Train Hits Truck - Signal Not Working

Post by freebrickproductions » Tue Mar 19, 2019 7:41 am

Mexico is kinda known for a lack of investment in their infrastructure. Apparently it ain't to uncommon to find non-functional equipment down there.
They/Them for me, please.

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Re: Mexico-Train Hits Truck - Signal Not Working

Post by ZachL » Tue Mar 19, 2019 2:59 pm

If you look closely the gate isn't even attached to a mechanism! :Eeeeek:
Crossing pictures from Plant City, FL are finally here! viewtopic.php?f=13&t=2538
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