I can just picture you sitting there... crossing arms.

The timing of the gates is all determined by the position of the sensors on the rails. The system has no way of knowing that a train is just about to pass over the sensor in advance of it doing so without either:

Bonus points for spelling Amtrak correctly. The article did not...

Notice there are two sets of tracks... I’ve seen this happen many times: train going one direction on track A passes through crossing and arms come up... only to come back down for a train going the other direction on track B.

Ding Ding Ding: winner!

Sorry... I got off track.

Well this discussion derailed quickly

Clever! And I can see instantly how easily it will integrate with emission test detection software to deliver great performance and pass strict limits!

How about an old Toyota Previa? If you look hard enough you can find one with a stick shift (ask me how I know) or a supercharger (but sadly not both). Dirt cheap, reliable, and with the unique suppository shape you will always be able to find it in a parking lot. Use the money you save on buying this old beater on a…

Cows. Think cows... Really, really fast farm to restaurant. Or perhaps business cows that need to get to the city in a hurry. The only problem I can find with this proposal is what to do with all the bull shit.

Saddest car logo?

Crappy AM radios?

This van was being painted in the same shop at the same time as my ‘69 Mach 1 was... The air brush work was incredible in person! And yes, the bumper stickers are painted on.

Came here for this, was not disappointed...

Disclaimer: I have never driven an original AE86, though I have driven enough cars of that era to believe that the hype and legend of these (and other) “unobtainium” cars does not bear scrutiny - a lot of engineering advances have been made in the last few decades and time enhances many memories... but I digress -…

Those comments will get you 86'ed in my house! Seriously: have you ever driven one? Pics or it didn’t happen...

2nd gear: Wouldn’t a fire caused by an overheating water pump bearing self extinguish? Every water pump bearing failure I have experienced has resulted in coolant spraying all over my engine compartment...

Damn! That upside down Australian traffic must suck!

After reading this article, why do I envision a cheap automotive version ofthe TV show “The Blacklist”?

Yes, but his truck looks to be in mint condition.