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Fortunately, being at 8:30am, there shouldn't have been any kids around or on the train, since the museum isn't open until 9am for members, and 10am for the public, I think (that's how it was the last time I was there this spring).

Either way.... yes, people need to pay attention! The train has a set path it will 99.99% of the time always follow. The two-footed animals need to use COMMON SENSE and look before crossing a train track or a street! Back to basics people! So many of these things can be avoided by a little bit of common sense and self preservation, not self-centeredness (aware of only ME).

busyb97
November 16, 2012 7:08 p.m.

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I just hope that no children were on the train, or saw this. How scary it must have been.

computer trainer
November 16, 2012 5:45 p.m.

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"It is President Obama and the liberals fault!" -piene2

Hehe....your comment is pretty ridiculous. Well except for the fact that I'd imagine 98% of everybody in Durham voted for Obama. Mainly just because of his skin color.

Common_Sensey
November 16, 2012 4:47 p.m.

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It is President Obama and the liberals fault!

piene2
November 16, 2012 4:38 p.m.

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"This story doesn't make sense if you have ever been on the train at the museum. It is a small, slow train that goes in a loop outside the museum. We are not talking Amtrak here or a speeding freight train. It's open air and designed for families and kids to ride it."

Yes, the train at the museum in Durham is about the same size as the one at Pullen Park in Raleigh. It's a miniature, but I bet it'll still hurt if it hits you.

Common_Sensey
November 16, 2012 4:34 p.m.

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"All trains need to only travel at speed of NO GREATER than 5 mph at all times. this will stop accidents. Also when coming to ANY Crossing the train must stop and someone get off and walk a head of the train to prevent accidents." Sherlock

Using that logic, the same rule should apply to cars, trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, boats and planes. Completely disregard the need to move people and products efficiently and quickly.

childofNC
November 16, 2012 4:11 p.m.

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@Sherlock - You are too funny!

VickLo
November 16, 2012 4:01 p.m.

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Due to the mass of any train - even this small one - a train has a hard time stopping. Even if the conductor tried, he/she probably couldn't stop in time.

Just like in the other story, it's YOUR responsibility to not be on the tracks as the train comes by.

albegadeep
November 16, 2012 3:26 p.m.

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All trains need to only travel at speed of NO GREATER than 5 mph at all times. this will stop accidents. Also when coming to ANY Crossing the train must stop and someone get off and walk a head of the train to prevent accidents.

Sherlock
November 16, 2012 3:04 p.m.

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This story doesn't make sense if you have ever been on the train at the museum. It is a small, slow train that goes in a loop outside the museum. We are not talking Amtrak here or a speeding freight train. It's open air and designed for families and kids to ride it.

RAA0013
November 16, 2012 12:52 p.m.

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