Oh my, I am just seeing this on the news and it I fear the worst based on these first looks. This situation will definitely be in my prayers tonight.
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what kind of locomotive was on the train?
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXu4mb ... 8cuxblPB9g Videos, including SEPTA time lapses.
jackintosh11 wrote:what kind of locomotive was on the train?ACS-64 i believe ... didn't get a screen shot of it though, and haven't seen it again on the video feed.
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Avatar: An overnight trip on Girard Ave. stumbles upon 6 PCC's and an LRV stuck within two blocks.
Avatar: An overnight trip on Girard Ave. stumbles upon 6 PCC's and an LRV stuck within two blocks.
Less than a year into service and one already (almost certainly) destroyed. Wow.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXu4mb ... 8cuxblPB9g Videos, including SEPTA time lapses.
It looks like this is right on the curve, overhead foot bridge (closed off)from Pike street over to Wheatscheif and a rail yard on the right going north. Line to Delair is just south of the curve.
this is the same area as the congressional Limited derail in 1943/
They keep repeating possible freight train involved ...possibly.5 to 8 cars derailed at least two on their side.
this is the same area as the congressional Limited derail in 1943/
They keep repeating possible freight train involved ...possibly.5 to 8 cars derailed at least two on their side.
Who cares about the locomotive !!
nomis wrote:Reportedly 601, second delivered, first wrecked. Seen on acceptance run, 2/19/14.jackintosh11 wrote:what kind of locomotive was on the train?ACS-64 i believe ... didn't get a screen shot of it though, and haven't seen it again on the video feed.
Since my friend continues to chain smoke nonstop, she is probably an Alco.
The address on the news puts the accident on this curve:
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jackintosh11 wrote:Less than a year into service and one already (almost certainly) destroyed. Wow.While I'm sure we're all curious about the locomotive, the reality is, whether it was an ACS or an AEM is much less important than what happened to those on board- this looks like a terrible situation that is only going to get worse as we learn more details. Let's worry about them first, the locomotive later.
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Sen. Patrick Murphy who was onboard says the train was travelling @ around 60-70mph and moving at a "good clip". Whoa.
Here's a link to the MSNBC live stream:
http://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/amtrak-train ... iladelphia" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Here's a link to the MSNBC live stream:
http://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/amtrak-train ... iladelphia" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Unless Patrick Murphy had access to the speedometer on the train, I take his speed estimates with a grain of salt.
34thStreet wrote:Yeah. Locos can be replaced/repaired. People, not so much. Let's keep track of priorities folks.jackintosh11 wrote:Less than a year into service and one already (almost certainly) destroyed. Wow.While I'm sure we're all curious about the locomotive, the reality is, whether it was an ACS or an AEM is much less important than what happened to those on board- this looks like a terrible situation that is only going to get worse as we learn more details. Let's worry about them first, the locomotive later.
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NH2060 wrote:Sen. Patrick Murphy who was onboard says the train was travelling @ around 60-70mph and moving at a "good clip". Whoa.What is the speed limit in that area, anyways?
My friend said SEPTA is providing buses to transport passengers. Any word on where they are being taken?
Train approaching, please stand back.
TrainPhotos wrote:My friend said SEPTA is providing buses to transport passengers. Any word on where they are being taken?They have opened up a local school for passengers that aren't severely hurt.
There is video of passengers leaving on the buses. They look shocked, some splashed blood. But otherwise OK.
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