Thought the vast majority of us think of our pets as family, and so wouldn’t dream of doing them physical or emotional harm, there are those, sadly who are otherwise orientated. Five years ago, a dog named Kai was dumped at a train station in Scotland with a suitcase full of his favorite toys and personal items. The reason? His owner had tried and failed to sell him … [Read more...] about Shar-Pei abandoned at train station with suitcase of belongings – five years later he’s loving his forever home
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Pensioner killed by a flying cow that was hit by a train and flung 100ft while urinating on tracks
In a bizarre and tragic incident, an 82-year-old pensioner lost his life while relieving himself on train tracks in Alwar, Rajasthan, India. Shivdayal Sharma, a retired electrician from the Indian Railways, was struck by a flying cow that had been hit by an express train. The impact launched the unfortunate bovine 100ft into the air, with parts of it tragically landing on … [Read more...] about Pensioner killed by a flying cow that was hit by a train and flung 100ft while urinating on tracks
Curve Navigation: The Importance of Going Slowly When Driving a Train
Driving a train can be a thrilling experience, but it also requires a great deal of skill and caution, especially when navigating through curves and bends in the tracks. In 2017, a video was recorded along a railway track connecting Ohio to Indiana, showing a train moving slowly around a bend in the tracks. This raises the question, what do you do when you're driving a train … [Read more...] about Curve Navigation: The Importance of Going Slowly When Driving a Train
Haunting Photographs Show the Previously Luxurious Interior of an Abandoned Orient Express Train
The Orient Express has a long history of mystery, adventure, and intrigue associated with its moniker, as evidenced by numerous references in literature, cinema, and music. The Orient Express, now linked with Agatha Christie's "Murder on the Orient Express" and sequences with James Bond in From Russia With Love, began as a long-distance passenger railway service in 1883. The … [Read more...] about Haunting Photographs Show the Previously Luxurious Interior of an Abandoned Orient Express Train
The World’s Toughest Bear, Dubbed “The Boss,” Survived Being Hit By a Train and Fathered 70% of The Cubs in His Region
Due to his impressive size and reputation, a 600lb male grizzly bear roaming around a Canadian national park has earned the nickname The Boss. The massive grizzly bear is thought to be around 20 years old and is widely regarded as the largest and toughest bear in Banff National Park. The Boss, officially known as the slightly less impressive Bear 122, has also been known … [Read more...] about The World’s Toughest Bear, Dubbed “The Boss,” Survived Being Hit By a Train and Fathered 70% of The Cubs in His Region