And on the way home from the previous derailment, we got to take in the cleanup of the last pile-up, 9 miles east of the Lincolnton derailment, at Iron Station (25 miles NE of Charlotte).
No, this SP SD40T-2 was not exactly in an accident/wreck but rather instead ended it's life by being scrapped on the spot at Los Angeles's Taylor Yard deadline. This was one of only a few units to... (more)
The Taylor Yard deadline in March 2003 was pretty much a majority of retired SP units but also included are some UP SD40-2's/SD40-2B's. Shown here are SD40T-2's SP8251 and SP8231 along with speed ... (more)
Sat 11/15/2003 16 cars off the tracks full of Honda Accords. Honda isn't going to be happy about this.
Sat 11/15/2003 16 cars off the tracks full of Honda Civics. Honda isn't going to be happy about this.
3 Smashed Hondas
WC 3015 was in a head on Collision with WC 1561 at Green Bay, WI. The 3015 was the trailing unit.
Wrecked 5738 before shipment to scrap dealer
Crash Loco From The "Fugitive" ex N&W #536
The final days for this pair of DRGW GP30s as they prepare to be cut up. The items painted with the day-glo paint were to be removed for salvage.
Wrecked NS 3268 getting Scrapped at Chattanooga , Tn.
