This video by the CMC Media Group explains the dangers of train crossings and how drivers can avoid serious injury or death by following a few simple instructions.
Regarding 5:37 - 8:03, I knew EXACTLY what was going to happen. And hey; Conrail used to run freight trains through my area, too! (Now CSX runs the freight trains here.) And the bit at 8:26 - 9:07, I kind of figured that the train approaching would've really been a speeding Amtrak train, complete with F40PH locomotive!