NYC Switcher 6721 (an 0-6-0) took one for the team today in Utica, NY, but it wasn't quite enough, as the switcher was shoved into one of the towers leading to the walkway over the CSX Chicago line by a runaway hopper loaded with plastic pellets. Damage to the structure was significant. The momentum took out not one, but two bumping posts.
Link: http://www.uticaod.com/article/20150721/NEWS/150729826
Another view of the towers and bridge:
Larry Resident Microferroequinologist (at least at my house) Everyone goes home; Safety begins with you My Opinion. Standard Disclaimers Apply. No Expiration Date Come ride the rails with me! There's one thing about humility - the moment you think you've got it, you've lost it...
Hey NYS&W where was your derail in the location the car was parked. Railcar traveled down incline onto a street, hit someone's car ( totaled ? ), then ran into the steam loco. All in all a bad day for someone.
http://www.wktv.com/news/Train_hits_building_at_Union_Station.html
http://www.uticaod.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Site=NY&Date=20150721&Category=PHOTOGALLERY&ArtNo=721009998&Ref=PH&taxoid=&refresh=true
Tree: Adirondack Scenic FL9 in the picture in your post?
Unconfirmed report that plastic pellet car had been sitting at end of siding for 1 week +. Could this be another case of hand brake failing. Was derail installed and did car run thru it ?
NorthWestTree: Adirondack Scenic FL9 in the picture in your post?
No - the FL9 is hidden by the left hand tower. That's 1502 - the F10. That's a fairly old picture - the passing track isn't in yet.
Well, somebody now hates Tuesdays.... Even more than Mondays....
And the responsible party? They really wished they called in this morning.
Wonder what that guy with the car (rubber tire version) was thinking... And, how he is going to explain this one to his significant other.... "Well, it's like this, this train car came barreling down the hill, out if nowhere, slammed into the car, then took out the loco parked at the passenger station"...
He may have better chances getting her to believe he found Bigfoot.... And he was not happy to be found!
Ricky W.
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1: It's my railroad, my rules.
2: It's for having fun and enjoyment.
3: Any objections, consult above rules.
Ah, I see. I saw ex-Metro North paint and assumed.
Hopefully the 0-6-0 didn't fare too poorly in the collision and is quickly repaired along with the station.
There is a runaway here, too.
http://www.shorpy.com/node/7836?size=_original#caption
http://www.shorpy.com/node/7837?size=_original#caption
Thank You.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1953_Pennsylvania_Railroad_train_wreck
Never too old to have a happy childhood!
"Run, Run, Run, Runaway"?
tree68, are you channeling your "inner Del Shannon?
PNWRMNM "Another master work of industrial design. Anything at the end of a spur track is an invitation to unhappy consequences."
And as long as we are on the subject: Remember September, 1955 and the NYO&W's "Flying Diesel Corps"
See Link @ http://madisoncountycourier.com/?p=27117(Fixed link)
Here's a photo of the aftermath of that 'little excursion' in Hamilton, NY. from this linked site @ http://nyheritage.nnyln.org/cdm/ref/collection/srr_ham/id/30
According to another source this is a duplicate of a runaway into a couple passenger cars at this same location and track layout. Once maybe twice ???
garyla "Run, Run, Run, Runaway"? tree68, are you channeling your "inner Del Shannon?
+1
I love it.
Bruce
So shovel the coal, let this rattler roll.
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Hey, ya gotta have a little fun!
Very concerned about this one. It might be very costly. The tender may have a bent frame; the tank seems to be dislodged. The pilot beam appears to have sustained very heavy damage, possibly extending to the cylinder saddle. No quick fixes there. I hope somebody had a LOT of insurance.
Tom
ACY Very concerned about this one. It might be very costly. The tender may have a bent frame; the tank seems to be dislodged. The pilot beam appears to have sustained very heavy damage, possibly extending to the cylinder saddle. No quick fixes there. I hope somebody had a LOT of insurance. Tom
The locomotive is reportedly the only NYC steam locomotive left in New York State. That said, it was not operational. Any and all repairs will likely be cosmetic in nature.
Of greater concern for the moment is the damage to the structure. It could probably be argued that the locomotive reduced the damage, as it soaked up some of the momentum, and there were bumpers both before and behind it.
The bridge spans the CSX Chicago Line. Taking it down would have bound up a lot of traffic, including Amtrak. I'm sure they've reduced speed there substantially until the structural integrity of the bridge can be determined.
The car apparently started rolling about here: N 43 5' 29" W 75 16' 2" and, of course, ended up here: N 43 6' 17" W 75 13' 23". This included some street running and a number of crossings.
There is published speculation that the brakes were released by persons unknown.
What a faithful servant steam is and was. That 0-6-0 took the hit so the station and anyone inside it wouldn't.
The Suzy-Q just hasn't been the same since Walter Rich died, that's for certain.
Does the closure of the ped bridge impact the Adirondack Scenic? Can Utica passengers still get to it?
MidlandMikeDoes the closure of the ped bridge impact the Adirondack Scenic? Can Utica passengers still get to it?
No more or less than it impacts Amtrak. There is a utility crossing west of the towers (N 43 6' 17" W 75 13' 24"), sometimes used by Amtrak for baggage. Under a watchful eye, passengers would be able to use it.
The biggest problem at this point (and I think they've dealt with it) is getting from the track 2 platform west of the tower, around the runaway and steamer, and into the station. A fence and some shrubbery stood in the way. There are pictures showing station personnel herding the passengers across the stub the runaway "arrived" on.
The dispatchers could theoretically bring all Amtrak trains in on Track 2 (nearest the station), but that will involve a lot of jockeying along the line. I haven't heard if they're doing that - it's very possible.
The Scenic only has to worry about 4 to 6 "windows" - departures of the regular Thursday and Saturday trips, as well as the evening trips every couple of weeks, and those train's returns.
tree68There is published speculation that the brakes were released by persons unknown.
http://www.localsyr.com/story/d/story/13-year-old-tells-police-he-accidentally-released/14210/2vywCALGF0O5HJr9JUGoIw
James
The Butler tree68 Seems the person is now known: http://www.localsyr.com/story/d/story/13-year-old-tells-police-he-accidentally-released/14210/2vywCALGF0O5HJr9JUGoIw
tree68
Seems the person is now known:
Be a long time until he receives a cash allowance again - restitution can be a female dog!
Firelock76 What a faithful servant steam is and was. That 0-6-0 took the hit so the station and anyone inside it wouldn't. The Suzy-Q just hasn't been the same since Walter Rich died, that's for certain.
Again, sincere apologies.
Here is Video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bama0f7N23o
FYI.,
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/train-derailment-hochelaga-maisonneuve-1.3294189
Merci.
NDG, I think you meant to post this one
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/train-derailment-hochelaga-investigation-1.3296534
but it is best read after the 'original' story anyway.
I think I may have mentioned this before, but Charles W. Westover (a.k.a. Del Shannon) was my second-cousin once removed. I grew up realizing that he had hailed from Coopersville, Michigan (about 15 miles from home), but didn't know we were related until about 12 years ago. I believe his grandfather was my dad's grandfather on his mother's side.
Carl
Railroader Emeritus (practiced railroading for 46 years--and in 2010 I finally got it right!)
CAACSCOCOM--I don't want to behave improperly, so I just won't behave at all. (SM)
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