> > Why not use the same system (whatever that is) as is used for the light= s > and > > bars on railroad crossings? Then you get the same safety levels as for = a > > crossing. It too must sense a train from about 2km away, or? > > There are no systems nearby. It could be kilometers away. > I think there was a misunderstanding here. We're not suggesting using a train detection system that is _already installed_, we're suggesting that these systems are commercially available and could be purchased and installed for this purpose. -Denny --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .