CROSSING THE ROAD by markp

CROSSING THE ROAD

With the help of a railway style Lollipopman.

Another of todays posts here......

https://365project.org/markp/NATURE/19-06-2022
Interesting. Is this a frequently used crossing?
June 20th, 2022  
@gardencat Around six times a day, most days through the summer months. It is normally a steam service, so is less used out of the tourist season. However they also do dining specials, or special club runs. It isn't a main road and they don't really bother the traffic flow.
June 20th, 2022  
How interesting - no lights, no barricades -just a man with a flag......
June 20th, 2022  
That's amazing - no lights or gates - just a man with a flag :)
June 21st, 2022  
@robz @gilbertwood There are, just out of sight, some flashing red lights, and there is an alarm bell that sounds as the train nears. This just warns the passing traffic, the train waits till it is waved across by the red flag man. @gardencat
June 21st, 2022  
So does the flag man get off the train and then re-board after, or as, it crosses?
June 21st, 2022  
@gardencat Yes, the train stops maybe 50 yards short of the crossing, he walks down, stops the traffic, and gets back on again, once its clear of the crossing.
June 21st, 2022  
@markp Thanks for the info - sounds a bit safer :)
June 21st, 2022  
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