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Re: Lower Saucon (Bethlehem), PA Derailment, 3/2/24

 by videobruce ¦  Sat Mar 16, 2024 7:26 am ¦  Forum: Norfolk Southern ¦  Topic: Lower Saucon (Bethlehem), PA Derailment, 3/2/24 ¦  Replies: 32 ¦  Views: 3113

Good call, thanks!
So that entire area in the screen shots, including the widest view was basically double track?
What I didn't ask, what was the CP (Control Point) where the 1st EB was being held?

Re: Lower Saucon (Bethlehem), PA Derailment, 3/2/24

 by videobruce ¦  Fri Mar 15, 2024 8:06 am ¦  Forum: Norfolk Southern ¦  Topic: Lower Saucon (Bethlehem), PA Derailment, 3/2/24 ¦  Replies: 32 ¦  Views: 3113

Of those screen shots that I posted, do any show the exact location of the derailment? I do see alot of curves that would limit the crews visibility with all the trees and vegetation..

Re: Lower Saucon (Bethlehem), PA Derailment, 3/2/24

 by videobruce ¦  Fri Mar 15, 2024 8:02 am ¦  Forum: Norfolk Southern ¦  Topic: Lower Saucon (Bethlehem), PA Derailment, 3/2/24 ¦  Replies: 32 ¦  Views: 3113

Ok, that answers alot, I knew it wasn't the PRR main line.
Then this 268 rear-ended the 24X which were on the siding waiting for 19G to pass. Must be a awful long siding to fit two trains.
The two units that were down the embankment, were both off that westbound?

Re: Lower Saucon (Bethlehem), PA Derailment, 3/2/24

 by videobruce ¦  Thu Mar 14, 2024 11:28 am ¦  Forum: Norfolk Southern ¦  Topic: Lower Saucon (Bethlehem), PA Derailment, 3/2/24 ¦  Replies: 32 ¦  Views: 3113

No one mentioned what type of line this is.
Is this double track, or just single with passing sidings?
Also what/where are the two points/towns etc this line comes from and goes to? I assume it was originally PRR trackage.

Re: Lower Saucon (Bethlehem), PA Derailment, 3/2/24

 by videobruce ¦  Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:04 am ¦  Forum: Norfolk Southern ¦  Topic: Lower Saucon (Bethlehem), PA Derailment, 3/2/24 ¦  Replies: 32 ¦  Views: 3113

But cab signals weren't automatic, were they??
The NYC had a separate system ATS (Auto train stop), but that was different.

Re: Lower Saucon (Bethlehem), PA Derailment, 3/2/24

 by videobruce ¦  Mon Mar 04, 2024 7:21 am ¦  Forum: Norfolk Southern ¦  Topic: Lower Saucon (Bethlehem), PA Derailment, 3/2/24 ¦  Replies: 32 ¦  Views: 3113

I thought PTC was supposed to make collisions like this impossible Typical capitalist lie! Wait until they get their one man crew. Nice video, where is the other unit(s)? Weren't there three down the embankment? Of course if there were "Steam Cranes" still in use (w/o the steam), two woul...

Re: Lower Saucon (Bethlehem), PA Derailment, 3/2/24

 by videobruce ¦  Sun Mar 03, 2024 8:16 pm ¦  Forum: Norfolk Southern ¦  Topic: Lower Saucon (Bethlehem), PA Derailment, 3/2/24 ¦  Replies: 32 ¦  Views: 3113

Missed that below the quote. :(
The 24x, is that a extra train, I don't know the confusing NS numbering system?

Re: Lower Saucon (Bethlehem), PA Derailment, 3/2/24

 by videobruce ¦  Sun Mar 03, 2024 5:29 pm ¦  Forum: Norfolk Southern ¦  Topic: Lower Saucon (Bethlehem), PA Derailment, 3/2/24 ¦  Replies: 32 ¦  Views: 3113

Here are the most recent updates today. From the AP; https://www.kltv.com/2024/03/03/three-trains-involved-collision-derailment-eastern-pennsylvania-no-injuries-reported/ Note the 1st pic that shows a highway thru the trees with fire trucks . Also the last pic with those two engines down the embankm...

Re: Lower Saucon (Bethlehem), PA Derailment, 3/2/24

 by videobruce ¦  Sun Mar 03, 2024 9:34 am ¦  Forum: Norfolk Southern ¦  Topic: Lower Saucon (Bethlehem), PA Derailment, 3/2/24 ¦  Replies: 32 ¦  Views: 3113

This "Lower Saucon Township" (whatever that is suppose to mean or cover) I looked it up in Google Earth which pointed me to a area well south of that Lehigh River which runs thru Bethlehem PA. That didn't narrow down the area much. I now see in the police report mention of this village &qu...

Re: Tonawanda - Amherst NY Light Rail

 by videobruce ¦  Thu Feb 29, 2024 9:42 am ¦  Forum: New York State Railfan ¦  Topic: Tonawanda - Amherst NY Light Rail ¦  Replies: 17 ¦  Views: 1514

Then let the Bills pay for it, it doesn't change the facts; very limited seasonal use, there already is an existing stadium there now, this new one will seat less than the existing and it still won't be covered. The only "tantrum" is the individual that I was replying to. You better do a s...

Re: Tonawanda - Amherst NY Light Rail

 by videobruce ¦  Wed Feb 28, 2024 5:50 pm ¦  Forum: New York State Railfan ¦  Topic: Tonawanda - Amherst NY Light Rail ¦  Replies: 17 ¦  Views: 1514

Spoken just like a true, selfish, only thinking of yourself. Not being part of the solution, you are the problem. The next time I see a standing still traffic jam I'll smile hoping you are in it. Enjoy the CO and CO2 you are producing.

Re: Tonawanda - Amherst NY Light Rail

 by videobruce ¦  Wed Feb 28, 2024 9:56 am ¦  Forum: New York State Railfan ¦  Topic: Tonawanda - Amherst NY Light Rail ¦  Replies: 17 ¦  Views: 1514

It's far more than "a few" that live along what was Humboldt Parkway. This is to correct the Robert Moses (Buffalo) version of the "Cross Bronx Expressway" abortion of the 50's? AFA a few thousand using that stadium a few times each year vs neighborhoods that were decimated affe...

Re: Tonawanda - Amherst NY Light Rail

 by videobruce ¦  Wed Feb 28, 2024 9:44 am ¦  Forum: New York State Railfan ¦  Topic: Tonawanda - Amherst NY Light Rail ¦  Replies: 17 ¦  Views: 1514

It's far more than "a few" that live along what was Humboldt Parkway. This is to correct the Robert Moses Buffalo version of the "Cross Bronx Expressway" abortion of the 50's? AFA a few thousand using that stadium a few times each year vs neighborhoods that were decimated affecti...

Re: Tonawanda - Amherst NY Light Rail

 by videobruce ¦  Tue Feb 27, 2024 11:29 am ¦  Forum: New York State Railfan ¦  Topic: Tonawanda - Amherst NY Light Rail ¦  Replies: 17 ¦  Views: 1514

As far as the location; Since a TBM has to be used to continue from UB South into Amherst, why not take the direct route; continue boring under Grover Cleveland Parkway/Millisport to the North Campus, or even Bailey Ave. I haven't seen what the plan is when that proposed line crosses at grade in the...

Re: Tonawanda - Amherst NY Light Rail

 by videobruce ¦  Tue Feb 27, 2024 11:21 am ¦  Forum: New York State Railfan ¦  Topic: Tonawanda - Amherst NY Light Rail ¦  Replies: 17 ¦  Views: 1514

Paid for by people who will never ride it while those that do, will likely have a free pass [students]. For all the years that the NFTA Metro has been in operation, I have only ridden on it 4 times. Is our great NY Gov going to supply millions of NYS tax dollars from people that will likely never r...

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