“ ‘You heard Uncle Al. If anything happens to that horse, you’ll be redlighted.’
‘Which means what, exactly?’
‘Chucked from the train. When it’s moving. If you’re lucky, within sight of a train yard’s red lights so you can find your way to town. If you’re not, well, you’d just better hope they don’t open the door while the train’s crossing a trestle.’ ”
—Sara Gruen, Water for Elephants, 2006.