When I see a loaded coal train on the Colorado plains, I wonder how it would fare if a tornado were to meet up with it. I can't see 140+ ton coal cars tossed around, but I guess anything is possible. I really can't picture a 420,000 lb. locomotive being picked up and thrown across a field. I guess that objects could be thrown through the cab windows, but not much more than that. I think if the crew got on the floor they would be safe.
Any thoughts?
Any thoughts?