the stinking enigma Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 The trouble with those tram crossings is that the trams don't really go fast enough to gain the respect of other users. If they were to go, say, 40 mph faster then road users would pay more attention when approaching any crossing. Also, a couple of coal trucks pulled behind would imply enough momentum to make even the the most daredevil of motorists think twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non-Believer Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 54 minutes ago, the stinking enigma said: Also, a couple of coal trucks pulled behind would imply enough momentum to make even the the most daredevil of motorists think twice. Jebus, they can't get the brakes to work just to stop the tram by itself...... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopek Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Stinky, I understand your sentiments with regard to loading the trams but... there are 6 to 8 MHKs using that route, how could we cope with that many by elections on their deaths???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 8 hours ago, Kopek said: Stinky, I understand your sentiments with regard to loading the trams but... there are 6 to 8 MHKs using that route, how could we cope with that many by elections on their deaths???? with pleasure. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Onchan Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 15 hours ago, the stinking enigma said: The trouble with those tram crossings is that the trams don't really go fast enough to gain the respect of other users. If they were to go, say, 40 mph faster then road users would pay more attention when approaching any crossing. Also, a couple of coal trucks pulled behind would imply enough momentum to make even the the most daredevil of motorists think twice. It would certainly make the game of chicken more interesting, that's for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gee Cee Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Getting back to a more serious note ... There is little doubt that the visibility at one or two crossings is poor. However, that does not apply to the crossings in the centre of Laxey. What is also poor, is the attitude of some drivers. The trams make a lot of noise when they approach the crossings. This is of little help to those people who insist on driving around with their radios playing at maximum volume. If the car drivers cannot see, and cannot hear, how on earth do they expect to cross the tramlines safely? With the standard of car driving being so low, it really is a surprise that there are not more of these incidents. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellanvannin2010 Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 (edited) Collisions have always happened, not sure why they are newsworthy all of a sudden. That particular crossing does seem to attract a lot of car/van/motorbikes that try to play chicken against the trams, not sure why as its in a 20mph zone. I remember one driver who collided there whos radio you could clearly hear down in the station, no wonder they did not hear the tram whistle. Light controlled crossing probably no use as the ones that are controlled like that i found got lots of people trying to jump the red lights. Trams have right of way and i can pretty well guarantee that your vehicle will come off worse than the tram so it would be sensible for drivers to pay attention aproaching crossings although they may well have been in this particular instance. Edited September 14, 2018 by ellanvannin2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monasqueen Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Bet it was a local driver. They always seem to be the ones that ignore trams. On King Edward Road, you see them stopped on the hatch markings, across the tracks, from where they look for approaching traffic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesultanofsheight Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 2 hours ago, monasqueen said: Bet it was a local driver. They always seem to be the ones that ignore trams. On King Edward Road, you see them stopped on the hatch markings, across the tracks, from where they look for approaching traffic. Looked like an English mini bus in the pic online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Down Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 On 9/13/2018 at 5:23 PM, TheTeapot said: Err... me? It is lifted straight from the iomtoday article LC posted above. Err... strangely enough, I can see that. Who made the quote in the article? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Down Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 23 hours ago, Kopek said: Stinky, I understand your sentiments with regard to loading the trams but... there are 6 to 8 MHKs using that route, how could we cope with that many by elections on their deaths???? The opportunity would be welcomed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTeapot Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 31 minutes ago, Neil Down said: Err... strangely enough, I can see that. Who made the quote in the article? I have got no idea what you are asking me. I didn't write the article. Weirdo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopek Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 12 hours ago, ellanvannin2010 said: Collisions have always happened, not sure why they are newsworthy all of a sudden. That particular crossing does seem to attract a lot of car/van/motorbikes that try to play chicken against the trams, not sure why as its in a 20mph zone. I remember one driver who collided there whos radio you could clearly hear down in the station, no wonder they did not hear the tram whistle. Light controlled crossing probably no use as the ones that are controlled like that i found got lots of people trying to jump the red lights. Trams have right of way and i can pretty well guarantee that your vehicle will come off worse than the tram so it would be sensible for drivers to pay attention aproaching crossings although they may well have been in this particular instance. Is that the latest DoI press release??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Down Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 20 hours ago, TheTeapot said: I have got no idea what you are asking me. I didn't write the article. Weirdo. In other words, no idea as to the validity of the statement, just being a copy and paste merchant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTeapot Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 What the absolute fuck are you on about? Are you really that stupid? Shall I explain for you? My copy and paste Neil, was a mild dig at iom newspapers for being poor at their job. The statement I quoted clearly has no 'validity' because it didn't make sense. Like you. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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