In message , at 11:58:17
on Fri, 14 Aug 2009, David Cantrell remarked:

Yes yes, I know, a train can cover 70 miles a lot faster than a car can.

It *can* but doesn't, always. Remember my 22 mile (I think it was) trip
earlier this month that took effectively 2 hours. It all depends on how
often the trains are, and what the speed limit is on the track.
--
Roland Perry