Yes, you don't see that too often.  As soon as I saw the picture and before I read the caption I was racking my brain for a grade crossing between New Haven and Boston.  Note, even the bird was scared.    Not much protection for the motorman in a grade crossing accident.  Thanks for a shot to thing about.
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Great picture. Typically, what kind of speed do the AEMs make through grade level crossings? I've never actually witnessed one. 
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