Amtrak 11 on the move after 36 hours stranded

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n012944

 

 

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Deggesty

 

 

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My question would be; Why was the train not towed or backed up the 27 or so miles to Eugene where there is 'civilization' sooner?

 

 

 

 

It is not easy to back over trees that have fallen on the track.

 

 

 

 

 

Oh really? I never would have known had you not posted that.

Please post a link to that info, I was not aware that trees had fallen behind them.

 

 

 

 

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=why+didn%27t+amtrak+back+up+in+oregon

 

"The train is "inoperable due to weather conditions and downed trees. UP crews are in the process of clearing the track and are expected to reach the train by 6 a.m. The train will move back to Eugene then Portland."

 

https://komonews.com/news/local/amtrak-train-stuck-in-oregon-for-more-than-a-day-is-moving-02-26-2019

 

Ah you have answered my question. So glad you highlighted "back".

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Deggesty

 

 

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My question would be; Why was the train not towed or backed up the 27 or so miles to Eugene where there is 'civilization' sooner?

 

 

 

 

It is not easy to back over trees that have fallen on the track.

 

 

 

 

 

Oh really? I never would have known had you not posted that.

Please post a link to that info, I was not aware that trees had fallen behind them.

 

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=why+didn%27t+amtrak+back+up+in+oregon

 

"The train is "inoperable due to weather conditions and downed trees. UP crews are in the process of clearing the track and are expected to reach the train by 6 a.m. The train will move back to Eugene then Portland."

 

https://komonews.com/news/local/amtrak-train-stuck-in-oregon-for-more-than-a-day-is-moving-02-26-2019

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Deggesty

 

 

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My question would be; Why was the train not towed or backed up the 27 or so miles to Eugene where there is 'civilization' sooner?

 

 

 

 

It is not easy to back over trees that have fallen on the track.

 

 

Oh really? I never would have known had you not posted that.

Please post a link to that info, I was not aware that trees had fallen behind them.

[Deggesty]

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My question would be; Why was the train not towed or backed up the 27 or so miles to Eugene where there is 'civilization' sooner?

 

It is not easy to back over trees that have fallen on the track.

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My question would be; Why was the train not towed or backed up the 27 or so miles to Eugene where there is 'civilization' sooner?

[Convicted One]

BaltACD

in that situation you have to make do with what you have.

Very true, I was just curious how "primitive" things may have become. 

1. 36 hours is a long time with no snow shovel, especially if the "tanks" are overflowing.

2. Just curious if there would be any gratis attempt to make sure everybody eats, or if capitalism ruled the food locker.

 

 3. I read in the link that some riders were complaining about no access to showers. I would think Amtrak  would be wanting to conserve water for the duration and encourage even the premium customers to avoid non-essential water use.

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Convicted One

Typically, would Amtrak feed all passegers during such a stranding?  And are latrine facilities of sufficient capacity to contain all they might be expected to,.... for such an extended time?

Whatever the real answer is - in that situation you have to make do with what you have.  They are fortunate that there was sufficient fuel to keep the HEP running and supplying heat.

[Convicted One]

Typically, would Amtrak feed all passegers during such a stranding?  And are latrine facilities of sufficient capacity to contain all they might be expected to,.... for such an extended time?

[zardoz]

Good thing the locomotives had sufficient fuel to keep the power on.

https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/26/us/oregon-train-passengers-stranded-trnd/index.html