Have you ever ridden on a train?  I mean other than the little ones that go around a figure eight track at the fair?  I’ve ridden on the Tweetsie train in Boone, North Carolina, but I haven’t done any real rail travel.  It is said to be fast, efficient, economical and relatively safe; however, they can derail causing inconveniences, injuries and, sometimes, death.  Just a quick Google search this morning turned up an article about a train derailing in New York City and one derailing in Chicago, two cities who are known for their rail travel. A derailing train is [...]