Sunset Limited Accident

[Anonymous]

Greetings
I am looking for information on this event, The train in question ran into the back of a stopped freight . The location was near Orange TX (Texas/Louisiana boarder)
This happened between Dec 78 and April 79.
The NTSB web site had no information on this accident.
Any suggestions where to look?
Thanks, Gordon

[edblysard]

Try the FRA website at
http://safetydata.fra.gov/OfficeofSafety
At the home page, chose train accidents, then fill in the info.
The year was 1979, cause listed as failure to stop train in the clear(freight train left his fanny hanging out).
Surf their site, lots of statistical info.
Ed

[jchnhtfd]

QUOTE: Originally posted by edblysard

Try the FRA website at
http://safetydata.fra.gov/OfficeofSafety
At the home page, chose train accidents, then fill in the info.
The year was 1979, cause listed as failure to stop train in the clear(freight train left his fanny hanging out).
Surf their site, lots of statistical info.
Ed

[?]I show that web site as http://safetydata.fra.dot.gov/officeofsafety/. Good site. The DOT special collections (http://dotlibrary.specialcollection.net/ -- select ICC Historical Railroad Investigation Reports) has a good listing, too, as does the main NTSB site.[:)]

[Anonymous]

Greetings
I have found this incident at the FRA site, what I'm looking for is the narrative of the investigation.
I was on the Sunset Limited when this happened, and now that I'm going to be a Asst. Conductor for Amtrak this accident takes on a whole new aspect to me.
The more general knowledge I can cram into my skull the better off I'll be when I'm on the job.

I continue to appreciate any comments that are offered.
Thanks, Gordon