jim pastorius posted:I have two engineering books on right of way and roadbed engineering and construction, sort of, an interest of mine. Just speculation.
OK then, when was that "raised roadbed" constructed, i.e. how long has it been "raised roadbed"? More than 100 years?
We really will know when the NSTB produces its finnal report!
jim pastorius posted:It will really be interesting to see how they move the engines out of there. They are below the tracks and the roads won't handle that weight plus the soft field would be a challenge. Any bets ??
The "Sidewinders" can rerail them, no problem!
jim pastorius posted:I have two engineering books on right of way and roadbed engineering and construction, sort of, an interest of mine. Just speculation.
Then maybe you can tell the city of Atlanta why their road buckled up.
Would be fun to watch !! They don't know how to build roads there, I guess.
Then you are very dangerous in many respects.
Darn it!!It had a real slick paint job on it.Way above the black and white.Are they gonna check and see what caused this?I doubt the crew was at fault on this.I think its the track.-
I bet that engine sits in the yard in Altoona for awhile before they get around to repairing it.
jim pastorius posted:I bet that engine sits in the yard in Altoona for awhile before they get around to repairing it.
IF they repair it.
One item that was overlooked was the field the wrecked train is being staged until removal. i assume the farmer owner of that land is being compensated for the destruction of his crops on top of a monthly rental fee?
Probably a black hood over the engine compartment and leave the nose in the blue color. They have enough of them junkers, they should not have a problem returning it to service. LOCOMOTION
paperboys posted:In viewing the provided video of the wreck cleanup scene, did anyone note the high speed crossovers, at or near where the 4001 came to rest?
While a rail knick is a possibility, perhaps a picked switch; or incorrectly set point(s); a damaged or broken frog; etc???????????
I thought it has already been made clear that the crew SAW the heat king, prior to running over it.
Also, what do you consider "high speed" for those crossovers?
prrhorseshoecurve posted:One item that was overlooked was the field the wrecked train is being staged until removal. i assume the farmer owner of that land is being compensated for the destruction of his crops on top of a monthly rental fee?
The Claims Department always generously compensates adjacent landowners for damage and inconvenience. That is standard practice.
prrhorseshoecurve posted:One item that was overlooked was the field the wrecked train is being staged until removal. i assume the farmer owner of that land is being compensated for the destruction of his crops on top of a monthly rental fee?
3 posts in reference to the farmer's field on the 1st page...
Number 90 posted:prrhorseshoecurve posted:One item that was overlooked was the field the wrecked train is being staged until removal. i assume the farmer owner of that land is being compensated for the destruction of his crops on top of a monthly rental fee?
The Claims Department always generously compensates adjacent landowners for damage and inconvenience. That is standard practice.
I recently handled something at work where a train wreck occurred adjacent to someone’s yard and he woke up the next morning to a railroad MOW crew setting up their operations behind his patio.
He went outside, with a ‘look of death’ in his eye (his words), storming into a very surprised RR crew who was told by their boss that he’d secured permission (giant “Oops” from said boss later). He was immediately handed over to someone via the phone who gave a figure for his time. It was a VERY generous figure. They also apologized a lot. That meant more to the property owner than any amount.
As the RR people were leaving for good, a guy in a suit came by with a check for the promised amount.
“You can wreck here anytime!” he told them as they left. He said once he got past his initial rage of them in the yard, he said they were decent people.
Interesting video. Was the truck escort for safety reasons? Or were they just along for the ride? :-} Nice to see the engines on the move.
TRRR
Originally posted by Hotwater:
I thought it has already been made clear that the crew SAW the heat king, prior to running over it.
And if the Engineer was wearing a "minuteman" , it's understandable why he didn't stop...Although this wasn't the B&M RR
This had to have been on a trailer on the last car of the train in front of it....
Otherwise, I can't see this unit slipping in between the joint of a spine car or slipping in between two TOFC's and staying on the tracks for the following consist.
I think he meant "Heat Kink".
I was surprised how fast the hospital train was moving but did OK.
NS 4001 recently entered repairs at Juniata shops.
from facebook:
Good to know
here is whats left on the frame.
FYI, NS 4001 was released from Juniata shops last week in fresh new blue bonnet (sonic bonnet) paint!
Happy times! Amazing work!
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