by MEC407
The railroad bridge over Old Orchard Road in Saco was struck by an over-height truck yesterday afternoon.
The bridge has a clearance of 11 feet, and the height of the truck was 11 feet and six inches. It got stuck under the bridge and was badly damaged.
A freight train and a passenger train both had to wait while Guilford's bridge people inspected the bridge for damage. Eventually the trains were allowed to cross the bridge, albeit at five miles per hour.
The bridge has a clearance of 11 feet, and the height of the truck was 11 feet and six inches. It got stuck under the bridge and was badly damaged.
A freight train and a passenger train both had to wait while Guilford's bridge people inspected the bridge for damage. Eventually the trains were allowed to cross the bridge, albeit at five miles per hour.
MEC407
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Pan Am Railways — Boston & Maine/Maine Central — Delaware & Hudson
Central Maine & Quebec/Montreal, Maine & Atlantic/Bangor & Aroostook
Providence & Worcester — New England — GE Locomotives
Moderator:
Pan Am Railways — Boston & Maine/Maine Central — Delaware & Hudson
Central Maine & Quebec/Montreal, Maine & Atlantic/Bangor & Aroostook
Providence & Worcester — New England — GE Locomotives
