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A couple of years ago a DB ICE collected some sheep (or goats, I forget which) that had strayed into a tunnel.
The ICE derailed due to a turnout being located inside the tunnel through which the animal was dragged, and got hung up.
Going fast is fun, except when you hit something.
Many moons ago, an interurban that I was riding home hit a wild goat inside the ten tunnels on approach to Zig Zag.
No derailment, as we generally don't go all that fast here.
But, the goat did knock the Train Stop apparatus lever on the front bogie.
So, that we were not forced to halt due to the emergency application, I opened the cab door and attempted to kick the pendulum lever to reset to vertical and stop dumping air.
Yeh, stupid me hanging outside the train inside the tunnel clinging onto the steps and handrails.
I got it reset before we had to come to a full stand.
I don't think that I would attempt to repeat such a stupid endeavour these days.
Instant dismissal these days if caught doing something so stupid.
Steve.
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