Subdeacon Joe Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 https://www.sbsun.com/2023/03/27/55-car-freight-train-carrying-iron-ore-derails-in-mojave-desert BAKER — A long freight train carrying iron ore derailed in a remote area of the Mojave Desert on Monday but there were no injuries, authorities said. Fifty-five rail cars loaded with iron ore and two locomotives derailed around 8:30 a.m. in the Mojave National Preserve, Union Pacific spokesperson Daryl Bjoraas said in emails to The Associated Press. “I can confirm that the crew was not hurt,” Bjoraas wrote. ”We are still investigating what led up to the incident.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Joker Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 Seems like trains forgot how to train lately. I guess its time to check the gyros in all of em. They must expire after 150 years. That's why so many are falling over all of a sudden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 Anyone else have “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” pop into their head? Somebody’s in a heap of trouble. If no one was in the cab and the train was rolling the safety interlocks were either bypassed or inoperable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowderRiverCowboy Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 Had one in North Dakota yesterday also , Now here lies the question ,Since we deal with railroads at work Last week we were told about a derailment in South Dakota last Monday however , riddle me this there was zero news on this and well no service disruption https://www.valleynewslive.com/2023/03/27/reported-incident-involving-train-richland-county/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Kris Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 I don't know about anyone else, but it seems as though we've had a LOT of trains falling over in some form or fashion lately, or is it just more visible now....................??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted March 28, 2023 Author Share Posted March 28, 2023 4 hours ago, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said: Anyone else have “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” pop into their head? Somebody’s in a heap of trouble. If no one was in the cab and the train was rolling the safety interlocks were either bypassed or inoperable. Thanks. I was hoping you would chime in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 I know the area well. Lots of great Jeep'n there. Beautiful area with lots of history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 2 hours ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: I know the area well. Lots of great Jeep'n there. Beautiful area with lots of history. Ah, maybe the train went off-roading! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twelve mile REB Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 Since the 1990's railroads have been downsizing their maintenance personnel in the 90's every crew change point had people that inspected the brakes, axles, wheels and the cargo to insure everything was working. The same with the track every section of track was inspected daily now it's more by the calendar. Most derailments are caused by track issues or wheels cracking then breaking do to overheating either from stuck brakes or axle bearings. Normally and by Federal and California state law cabs of though freight trains that pass over public crossings at grade must be occupied. Engines within yard limits or engaged in switching operations may be remotely controlled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 That was one serious run away train. An ordinary derailment doesn't gouge out a hole big enough to hid a couple if hopper cars. Here is another article with drone video of the site. Notice how far the wreckage is from the tracks. https://www.news9.com/story/6422d7e2e7547c072e75acfc/freight-train-carrying-iron-ore-derails-in-mojave-desert?force_isolation=true Picture showing how far the the train traveled AFTER it left the tracks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 21 hours ago, Calamity Kris said: I don't know about anyone else, but it seems as though we've had a LOT of trains falling over in some form or fashion lately, or is it just more visible now....................??? Just a lot more visible. There are about 3 U.S. train derailments per day. They aren't usually major disasters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Snorter Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 I'm sure there are maintenance and staffing issues, but there are a lot of derailments. Think back on the Civil War and WWII and how easy it was to disrupt rail service. Don't know, just got to wonder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeaconKC Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 All I can think is Thank God it was an ore train and not another caustic loaded one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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