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Dangerous Crossing

Dangerous Crossing

Railroad crossing near McCook, Nebraska, around 1932. View full size.

I Give Up!

Just past the crossing, on either side of the tracks are wooden things supported by posts with some sort of mat running between them between the tracks. What the heck is that for?

[Cattle guard. - Dave]

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