: Re: [OT][PETROCHEMICAL][FLUFF][NONPIC]From Engine to Caboose, What's in
the train?


>
> > > >I always wondered why no-one tried (or maybe they have?) to develop
> some
> > > >kind of breaking system for RR cars that didn't depend on the wheels
> (for
> > > >example, solid-fuel rocket motor) that could be used in an extreme
> > > >emergency to stop the train QUICKLY. I realize that this is changing
> the
> > > >subject slightly from the safety concern you mentioned, but it made
me
> > > >think of it.
>
 This ends up with some kid unbolting the package and attaching it to a
 bicycle, for a new urban legend  =8-0