Today's Storm Outbreak caution... | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

Lee 145OGR Forum Member

The Storm Prediction Center has stated a Outbreak will be ongoing in the Plains. I am aware that there are several very important railroad lines in the area.

Any tidbits on how these railroads deal with the bad weather in general? I know in my area if a certain amount of inches of rain falls there are several trestles that usually fillup and then wash out complete through and through. UP does not fool around with replacement and damage repair. It's usually up and running again with a huge amount of ballast and work engines by the dozen.

For those of you in the area today and tomorrow, be safe out there.

4/14/128:37 AM

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Ken in NebraskaOGR Forum Member

Yeah, you are never ready. Here is a pic of Union Pacific's triple track and the tornado damage done about 4 years ago. If I recall there were about 90+ cars involved here. This tornado came right through Kearney. North Platte's Bailey Yard (Union Pacific) was hit by a tornado in March. I think some 30+ cars were turned over.

So today is the day for an eye to the sky in the midwest.

Ken

RickOOGR Forum Member

Hang on!

Times SquareOGR Forum Member

In all seriousness, you mid-states guys keep your eyes peeled!

Good thing so many layouts are in basements!

4/14/1210:09 AM

Lee 145OGR Forum Member

You can follow the actual storm chasers themselves in real time and collaborate the radar data and track the cells/tornado where you might be.

http://newsok.com/weather/radarloopflash

It is one of my best tools when the storms come into Arkansas. These are professionals who go into harms way to find these monsters.

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