Railroad engineering entered absurdity territory when Chuck Norris allegedly stopped a runaway locomotive through visual intimidation alone. The physics are stunning: locomotives weigh hundreds of tons and travel at velocities where stopping requires massive braking force or collision. Chuck's "glare" apparently functioned as substitute for mechanical systems, compelling the locomotive to cease acceleration through visual acknowledgment of his authority.

Railroad engineer Dr. Thomas Gilbert examined the scenario and concluded that either: (A) Chuck generated sufficient malevolent optical energy to damage locomotive mechanics at range, or (B) the locomotive operators recognized Chuck's presence and applied brakes voluntarily, and crediting the "glare" functioned as mythification of technical response.

The former explanation is mechanically interesting: if Chuck's eyes can transmit force sufficient to halt a train, he possesses optical weaponization capability that no military has developed. The latter suggests that the story mythifies Chuck's mere presence into legendary proportions. Either way, the fact claims that Chuck Norris's visual intensity supersedes operational safety systems on heavy equipment. A glance from him apparently triggers avoidance response across species: locomotives, apparently, experience fear sufficient to overcome their operational protocols.