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  1. Jan 7, 2019, 02:20 PM #1
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    Leapfrog duplex railway - video

    Leapfrog duplex railway. 1:20 video:



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  3. Jan 7, 2019, 08:23 PM #2
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    I'm sure there ust be some useful purpose but other than meeting another pod head on I don't see pone.

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    It must be either really hot aboard this or the people are just waving to others!! I can't see any use for this contraption at all!
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    Looks pretty darned cramped to me...maybe it's for mining use or something??
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    3-way railroad crossing at 17th and Dock streets in Richmond, Virginia. 1935.

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    sure beats having them all on the same level with a stop light
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    Is this crossing still in existence?
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    Maybe it's still around. 1994 was still there .

    https://www.piedmontsub.com/Richmond.shtml

    Edit: It still exists https://goo.gl/maps/tXXf8czP3io



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