Western Railroad Discussion > Heads up KP western Kansas:

WB grain empty through Chapman, KS @ 3:15 PM (give or take). Three units, no DP with solid FXE hoppers. Train will undoubtedly be fueled and inspected in Salina...

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Here is an "Oh $#!+" update: A UP crew (?) was building a unit grainer from the old DeBruce elevator (now Gavilon) on the west side of downtown Abilene, KS. A half dozen* hoppers are now rolled over in a "string line derailment". That FXE hopper train is stopped E of town at Jeep Rd, and won't be going anywhere for quite a while...

*In looking from every angle I counted a total of 10 hoppers affected. From slightly tilting & off their center pins to about 90% rolled over. Not a pretty sight...
(updated from home @ 1933)



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 10/24/16 17:33 by santafe199.

       I saw the FXE hoppers go east through Liberal, Ks a few weeks ago, empty.