Thread: a "third rail" has been laid
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Old 10-05-2003, 10:58 AM
DGMarie DGMarie is offline
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The third rail is aluding to the third rail of an electrically powered train/commuter train/subway. The first two rails support the train and the third rail powers it. If you touch it, you can/will be electrocuted.