by Engineer James
Well, I got into talking with my cousin from The Oscoda Area of Michigan. She was telling me that Lake State has had atleast 4 accidents through or near the Tawas City Area in the past 3 weeks! This includes spilling potlatch all over US 23 twice, a Full train go into the AuSable river and taking out a 1912 Trestle, and a 12 boxcar derailment outside of a KOA Campground.
Now, I have seen the old Route ( EX-D&M) and it is EXTREMELY warped. Speed limit (posted) is 70, and there are no signals as far as I could see from any of the grade crossings.
Now, my question is this is just too random for coincediance. Lake State owns many ex-CN locomotives, and a few D&M Models, including the oldest Diesel in MI ex-D&M #975. (Pic Below)
http://www.railroadmichigan.com/dm975d.jpg
Now, why would the NTSB NOT shut this line down after SO many accidents in such short range of time?
Now, I have seen the old Route ( EX-D&M) and it is EXTREMELY warped. Speed limit (posted) is 70, and there are no signals as far as I could see from any of the grade crossings.
Now, my question is this is just too random for coincediance. Lake State owns many ex-CN locomotives, and a few D&M Models, including the oldest Diesel in MI ex-D&M #975. (Pic Below)
http://www.railroadmichigan.com/dm975d.jpg
Now, why would the NTSB NOT shut this line down after SO many accidents in such short range of time?