This is a spectacular derailment.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldne ... lment.html
Derailment
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Re: Derailment
It was on the national news on the radio this morning. Ethanol probably from the corn belt.
The article you posted sounded like the line wasn't fit for running due to the high water levels (aquaplaning - really?) and Illinois has had a lot of rain in the past week.
Richard
The article you posted sounded like the line wasn't fit for running due to the high water levels (aquaplaning - really?) and Illinois has had a lot of rain in the past week.
Richard
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Re: Derailment
"Very dangerous"fire-not kidding are they,talk about understatement.
Bring back Ferrybridge station!