Trains and tractors

Robert_in_NY · Mar 26, 2002

Here is why you look before crossing.

another photo at

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Mark_in_NH · Mar 26, 2002

Wow !! Thats a picture that will put shivers down your spine.
I certainly hope that the operator was OFF the tractor before the collision.

njrqs · Mar 26, 2002

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Looks like a nice neat break. A bit too neat for mine.

Mark_in_NH · Mar 26, 2002

I wonder if I can get a good buy on that canopy !!!!

Mark_in_NH · Mar 26, 2002

These two attachments don't have anything to do with trains, but they certainly are a couple of Major disasters for the owner / operator and bring up a couple of decent safety issues.
Like this first picture telling us all that having a fire Extinguisher on our tractors is a Good Idea.
I think this guy needed more than one.

Mark_in_NH · Mar 26, 2002

This one is a good example as to why we should Shut the tractor down, or at least Set the Parking Brake.
In the case of this man, having a Scuba Tank on board wouldn't have been a bad idea. And if he is in, what I think he is, a shower may well be in order.

MossRoad · Mar 26, 2002

In all seriousness, there have been several deaths around here, over the years, of farmers falling in manure pits and being overcome by the fumes, methane I think. In one case, the father blacked out and the son went in to get him. Both died.

Mark_in_NH · Mar 26, 2002

I have several pictures of tractors in what appear to be manure pits, and the one think that makes me wonder is "how does it happen" most of the pictures of the pits
appear to be on level ground, But I have to assume that that the accidents were caused by a run away or a roll away tractor.

Egon · Mar 27, 2002

Manure pits:

Moss Road Has probably got it right. The operator is overcome by oxygen deficient air and The tractor keeps on going. This type of senario can also happen with septic tanks, wells and other " confined space areas " People trying to rescue will probably join the first victim unless they have some type of breathing apparatus on. Those who think they can hold their breath are also in error.

Some of the gasses in these areas may be explosive if in the proper concentration. Others displace oxygen and render the person unconsious. Then there are some like H2S that will affect the nervous system and stop breathing.

Even a pit in a garage has the potential to provide an unsafe environment.

Egon