Large percentage of grade crossing accidents occur in "car strikes train" classification; statistics given indicate that this percentage might be reduced by adequately lighting sides of trains as they approach crossing, and are based on Interstate Commerce Commission, Bureau of Statistics, Rail-Highway Grade-Crossing Accidents Report for 1939 and 1940;floodlighting system, floodlights, pole equipment, and control circuits are described.


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    Title :

    Floodlighting for rail-highway grade-crossing protection


    Additional title:

    Ry Elec Engr


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    Publication date :

    1942


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


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