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Another Train issue
dpmule
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not good.
Mule
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What the hell's going on with the trains? Sure has been a lot of issues the last year or two.
David, any news as to type of chemical ??
If that photo is of this incident, it's a helluva lot more than a derailment.
Same incident ,,,,,,
Asphalt and sulfur is what is being reported. Not great but could have been a helluva lot worse. Bob
That near bridge abutment appears to be knocked off kilter. Cause or effect, I wonder.
Wow, it will be awhile before they get that line opened up again. when enlarging the picture the bridge looks pretty old. Anyone hear what railroad it was? I know the BNSF runs through Montana.
In a news story it was said the bridge gave way causing the derailment.
Gets me to wondering if last year’s flood caused some unnoticed issues and this years run off was the straw that broke the camels back and the center abutment shifted or gave way.
just thinking out loud.
Mule.
Saboteurs have been infiltrating our country for years at the Mexican border and to a lesser extent from Canada. All these train derailments,forest fires, truck fires under overpasses where they creat the most havoc and disruption are just coincidences. Yepper, what am I bid for my ocean front property in Arizona??
Bill,
here’s the latest from our local news.
Mule
😉
Failing infrastructure is a hallmark of a late stage republic.
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
I'd like to give you a 'like' on that post, but there ain't a darn thing about it that I like! Sometimes truth sucks.
My Dad did alot of RR repair work back in he day. Even back then he said they never spent a dime on maintenance as they should have.
Austin.......
I'd sure like to agree........but these days I'm very suspicious of many "inspections".
I think the quote from 1984 may apply......"Who watches the watchers?"
Sorry for..............us......I guess. 🤔