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Just wondering — why no crossing arms

Written October 21st, 2020 by Hasso Hering
Comments: 13 responses.

  On a leisurely bike ride through old Albany the other day, I noticed something that wasn’t there. Where the Portland & Western Railroad crosses Sixth Avenue, there are no warning lights, bells or arms that come down when a train comes through.

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Queen crossing: Now, a noise complaint

Written January 24th, 2019 by Hasso Hering
Comments: 25 responses.

[youtube video=”GHc_DcfEbo4″] Albany’s Queen Avenue railroad crossing has long annoyed motorists because of the condition of the pavement and frequent delays. Now comes a new complaint: The length and volume of the air horn blasts of switch engine No. 1501.

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Another rail crossing “adventure”

Written July 29th, 2014 by Hasso Hering
Comments: one response.

Here’s an example of how drivers might get into trouble — although this one didn’t — at the Geary Street railroad grade crossing.

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