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4. If it came out of Burkhardt's mouth it's probably a bold faced lie

Thu Jul 11, 2013, 01:44 PM

Jul 2013

I don't know a thing about the braking systems on the train, but the guy has already been caught in a bold faced lie.

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Can someone address what seems to me a bald-faced lie about the train derailment? [View all] Kelvin Mace Jul 2013 OP

Well, if it is a blunt lie as may be the case, then Berlum Jul 2013 #1

That is how air brakes work on trucks... Wounded Bear Jul 2013 #3

This Wikipedia article supports that idea. MineralMan Jul 2013 #5

Post removed Post removed Jul 2013 #6

Based on my 17 years working as a Trainman and Conductor.. MicaelS Jul 2013 #7

You mean a siding? MicaelS Jul 2013 #9

Well its one of those "CYA" type of things. MicaelS Jul 2013 #15

Okay, I work for a major railroad but don't have any Jazzgirl Jul 2013 #12

It is VERY simple to shut down a locomotive diesel engine. MicaelS Jul 2013 #16

Nice post (nt) The Straight Story Jul 2013 #14

Thank you. n/t MicaelS Jul 2013 #17