Trains.com

Train Derailment In Butler ,Indiana Today ? 11-02-2007

927 views
4 replies
1 rating 2 rating 3 rating 4 rating 5 rating
  • Member since
    June 2005
  • 7 posts
Train Derailment In Butler ,Indiana Today ? 11-02-2007
Posted by teabow on Friday, November 2, 2007 12:33 PM

Anyone know anything about a train derailment in Butler Indiana Today ?

Ray

  • Member since
    January 2001
  • From: MP CF161.6 NS's New Castle District in NE Indiana
  • 2,148 posts
Posted by rrnut282 on Friday, November 2, 2007 4:04 PM
Let me check on the local train site.  One member lives in Bulter.
Mike (2-8-2)
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • From: Defiance Ohio
  • 13,310 posts
Posted by JoeKoh on Friday, November 2, 2007 7:56 PM

I didn't see anything on another train site or the 2 ft wayne news sites.could have just been a yard boo boo.if they aren't hazmat they usually aren't news.

stay safe

joe

Deshler Ohio-crossroads of the B&O Matt eats your fries.YUM! Clinton st viaduct undefeated against too tall trucks!!!(voted to be called the "Clinton St. can opener").

 

  • Member since
    January 2003
  • From: indiana
  • 792 posts
Posted by joseph2 on Friday, November 2, 2007 11:16 PM
I saw on the Fort Wayne forum a few covered hoppers derailed in Waterloo. All upright,nothing serious.  Joe
  • Member since
    January 2001
  • From: MP CF161.6 NS's New Castle District in NE Indiana
  • 2,148 posts
Posted by rrnut282 on Thursday, November 8, 2007 4:32 PM
There was another minor derailment on the same line (NYC Waterlevel Route) on the east side of Elkhart 11/05.  One car out of 19 on the ground was used for gasoline, but no leaks occurred.
Mike (2-8-2)

Join our Community!

Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account.

Search the Community

Newsletter Sign-Up

By signing up you may also receive occasional reader surveys and special offers from Trains magazine.Please view our privacy policy