Bob Purlear, NC
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All this talk about placing coins on the railroad track is actually
quite dangerous. I have been involved with railroading most of my life.
I have been involved with rail fan trips, safety meeting etc, etc. There
have been many reports of people being injured with flying coins on the
tracks. What happens is that if the steel wheels pinch the coin just
right, it can fly out at the speed of a bullet . Several people have
been struck with these coins. This explains why most of the coins can
not be found after the train passes. Add to that, you are on private
property and the railroad does not want you to put anything on their
tracks. I hate to be a killjoy, but I would not like to see any of our
TAGS folks get hurt or anyone else for that matter. If you really need a
flat coin, do it with a hammer.
