Many of us, I'm sure, have had that heart-stopping moment when a wreck occurs on the layout. today I had my first when operating two trains on the same track, and learned more about slow-speed operation. I was distracted adjusting the sensitivity of a 153R controller, when I hear the screech of brakes and the scratching of plastic. I immediately hit the "panic button," and then shut down the power. What met my eye was indeed a wreck, and one which had a prototypical look to it, with cars telescoping onto each other. As I pondered it, I realized, "I couldn't set it up like that if I tried." So, as the big hook arrived to help with the clean-up, I thought I'd share these with you all.
You're right, it does look almost prototypical. 
Was that crane able to right all the cars. 
