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Posted by SelkirkTMO on Sat Sep 12 02:56:19 2009, in response to Re: Fourth Rails and Safety, posted by Subterranean Railway on Sat Sep 12 02:44:17 2009. Actually, if you end up in the trough AND do not make contact with either rail, then you do not complete the circuit and die. However, with the energized rail cutting the distance between running rails in half, your chances aren't quite as good. I suppose it's healthy to frighten people about the 600 volts under the cover boards off to the sides of the rails on third rail systems, but most rubber boots (as long as they have no pinholes or wetness) and even some ordinary SHOES (as long as they are thoroughly dry) offer sufficient insulation at 600 or 750 volts although touching or kicking is NOT recommended. :)I remember "track safety" when I was there, and in our official booties, they made us kick the third rail for kicks and scaring off the probies who were scared of electricity. But the LU system sure does enhance your chances of getting fried. No question of that. :( |
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