May 11, 2023: LIRR derailed a FRA test car, bracketed by a pair of locomotives, at the east end of the LIC coach yard. I believe it was the DOTX 220.
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LIRR Derails FRA Test Car 5/11/2023
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Yes, FRA DOTX 220 test car derailed in Long Island City when in transit to Jamaica last Wednesday May 10, 2023.
FRA Inspection Car #DOTX220 derailment at Borden Ave., LI City View SW 5/11/2023 - Credit: CBS News
FRA Inspection Car #DOTX220 derailment at Borden Ave., LI City View SW 5/11/2023 - Credit: CBS News
More on the FRA DOTX220 Visit: http://www.trainsarefun.com/lirr/lirrex ... ralist.htm
A nice photo showing the lasers in action. FRA #DOTX220 close-up of the panoramic windows
on the Observation end and lasers in use. 5/15/2023 Photo/Archive: Jeff Erlitz
A nice photo showing the lasers in action. FRA #DOTX220 close-up of the panoramic windows
on the Observation end and lasers in use. 5/15/2023 Photo/Archive: Jeff Erlitz