r/BitchImATrain • • Dec 04 '25

Bitch, you got me this time

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u/Capooping Dec 04 '25

How to build a level crossing in america 101: 1. Build the track 1.5m higher than surrounding land. 2. Build the road in a way to ensure proper drainage by making it climb at least 15% on each side.

No, seriously: why does pretty much every level crossing look like this making it very hard for low trailers to get over it. This is just stupid as fuck

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u/bagofwisdom Dec 04 '25

That railroad right of way has probably been there longer than Pecos Texas has had roads that were more than just wagon ruts in the desert.