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To: skinowski who wrote (578064)5/20/2015 5:24:58 PM
From: Stan  Respond to of 793866
 
projectile did hit the train - and broke the windshield -- at this speed, it would feel like a real explosion.

Good point. I had 3 kids with me one night taking them home from a scout-type meeting going 45 and a large stone hit the back fixed window, it was like an explosion in the car.



To: skinowski who wrote (578064)5/20/2015 8:44:45 PM
From: sm1th  Respond to of 793866
 
But I did see reports suggesting that - as John says - such attacks are not so uncommon. Could be stupid kids
In the late 70's I worked with a guy who had a Saturday job as Engineer on a freight train. He said rocks thrown from overpasses were common. One time he hit a cinder block hung from an overpass that came through the window of the cab. I doubt that things have gotten better since then.


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