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Essex Steam Train Crossing Accident

General discussion related to all railroad clubs, museums, tourist and scenic lines. Generally this covers museums with static displays, museums that operate excursions, scenic lines that have museums, and so on. Check out the Tourist Railway Association (TRAIN) for more information.

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Essex Steam Train Crossing Accident

 #281435  by StevieC48
 
ESSEX, CT (MIDDLESEX) **TRAIN VS TRUCK** RTE 154 AT DUMP ROAD DUMP TRUCK STRUCK THE ESSEX STEAM TRAIN AT THE CROSSING-TRUCK DRIVER TRANSPORTED BY EMS CT55 * CT106 * MA48
08/14/06 04:15 PM
Any one have amy more info on this I am Looking for more Info. Thanks

 #281598  by FireChaserE3
 
Just saw the story on the 10:00 news. Apparently the truck tried to beat the train across the tracks but didn't make it. The train suffered only minimal damage.

Jim F.

 #281704  by StevieC48
 
Thanks at least the boiler wasnt compromised or it could have been worse.
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