Modeling opportunity: Intimately Coexisting Trains & Planes

From a pilot's standpoint, I would be concerned about the smoothness of the runway at the intersection of the tracks. I guess they solved this potential issue, but it sure would make me uneasy about touching down or taking off unless it was wheels off the ground before contact with the track.

The first photo appears to show an unusual situation in that it states that the RR is in the middle of the runway's length. Odd that a plane would be sitting there at that position as they usually start their take-off roll near the end of the runway to avail themselves of as much distance as possible before lift-off.

The plane looks like a tail dragger and appears that the tail wheel could be off the ground yet the prop appears still (fast film?), but why? Is it moving?  If so, not good...

As a pilot, I can tell you it's not that big a deal. Most runways, especially those utilized by small airplanes, have cracks. These are just a little wider. The RR grading looks pretty smooth to me so I wouldn't be that concerned. I've landed on a lot worse!

I think it's the runway in Gibraltar (A.K.A. Rock of Gibraltar) that cuts across a major highway there.  Obviously, they close the road when planes are landing.  And this is their major airport.  Saw it on a television program about worst airports in the world.

Rick

Yikes!! That's something you don't every day!

---Greg

As you title says above, I can see in this particular case how there could be situations in which the trains and planes could get TOO intimate!!!...WOW!!

Alan