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Eastern Railroad Discussion > CSX in the river at Sandstone, WVDate: 03/08/23 06:59 CSX in the river at Sandstone, WV Author: P Piecing together information of a big pileup of coal empties at Sandstone, WV. This is deep in the New River Gorge. Reportedly struck a boulder with locomotives down the bank into the water. Small fires at the headend.
Amtrak 50 was truncated at Huntington, WV. 51, I believe was turned loose, but I doubt it will be able to get through today. Look for it to be truncated - perhaps at DC, but it would be nice to get people aboard as far west as they can. Posted from Android Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/08/23 07:01 by P. Date: 03/08/23 07:25 Re: CSX in the river at Sandstone, WV Author: howeld One GE unit is a complete loss. Completely toasted.
Likely the second unit as well is it is in the drink. Can’t tell if was fire damaged from the photos I’ve seen. Date: 03/08/23 07:50 Re: CSX in the river at Sandstone, WV Author: DJ-12 Fortunately report I saw was the crew is OK. Can anyone confirm?
(Edited) now sounds like at least some of the crew was injured. Prayers for a full recovery. Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/08/23 12:54 by DJ-12. Date: 03/08/23 07:52 Re: CSX in the river at Sandstone, WV Author: stevelv A little early for photos in the media. All I found was this https://wchstv.com/news/local/three-taken-to-hospital-after-train-hits-boulder-in-summers-county-dispatchers-say# CSX says no life threatening injuries to crew.
Edit. A few photos now. https://wvmetronews.com/2023/03/08/train-derails-in-summers-county-three-hurt/ https://www.wvnstv.com/top-stories/train-derails-and-catches-fire-in-summers-county/ Date: 03/08/23 10:34 Re: CSX in the river at Sandstone, WV Author: joemvcnj Could have been more of a disaster had Amtrak struck the boulder and the first car or two of the train went into the river with a fire..
Date: 03/08/23 10:36 Re: CSX in the river at Sandstone, WV Author: twropr What was the CSX TRAIN symbol?
Thanks Andy Posted from Android Date: 03/08/23 13:43 Re: CSX in the river at Sandstone, WV Author: scraphauler twropr Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > What was the CSX TRAIN symbol? > Thanks > Andy > > Posted from Android E105-06 Date: 03/08/23 15:55 Re: CSX in the river at Sandstone, WV Author: Lackawanna484 Made ABC nightly news. Rockslide, small fires, empty coal hoppers.
Posted from Android Date: 03/08/23 15:59 Re: CSX in the river at Sandstone, WV Author: engineerinvirginia I drove out there, but the sidewinders were leaving time I got there...the cars that stayed on rail were dragged back into Hinton. The burnt locomotive is burnt to a crisp...one of the steering arms the front truck was buckled from the heat. Actually the one following is also beyond repair...the third may be scrapped with some parts salvaged...if the coupler box is twisted, as I think it might be...but if not that may be one that can be saved.
Date: 03/08/23 18:11 Re: CSX in the river at Sandstone, WV Author: funnelfan screen capture from the forward camera seconds before the derailment.
Ted Curphey Ontario, OR  Date: 03/08/23 18:18 Re: CSX in the river at Sandstone, WV Author: Tominde "What is that up ahead? WTF? Ted, this is not going to be good"
Date: 03/08/23 18:35 Re: CSX in the river at Sandstone, WV Author: Foamductor Coupler boxes get replaced all the time, even if its sheared off its not really a big deal.
engineerinvirginia Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- .the third may be scrapped with some parts > salvaged...if the coupler box is twisted, Date: 03/09/23 01:34 Re: CSX in the river at Sandstone, WV Author: pnger64 Atleast the boulder is off the track now.
Date: 03/09/23 18:57 Re: CSX in the river at Sandstone, WV Author: cutboy1958 Maybe a few more miles slide detector fences needed!!
Date: 03/09/23 20:25 Re: CSX in the river at Sandstone, WV Author: PlyWoody Looks like they let the oil burn on the water for a while as it was running out of the damaged tank. The burning of the oil helped keep the river cleaner.
Date: 03/10/23 04:53 Re: CSX in the river at Sandstone, WV Author: Cardinalrider13 IS there any update regarding when the track will be open? The Cardinal is cancelled through 3/11.
Date: 03/10/23 05:35 Re: CSX in the river at Sandstone, WV Author: engineerinvirginia The track is probably open...the problem is the sidewinders and other machinery that are trying to raise the fallen locomotives would have to back up in the clear from time to time to let a train through. They are near double track and could easily find a place to go, but at certain points they are going to have continous track time, as when a locomotive is brought up to the track it has be detrucked and loaded on a hospital car. The wrecked cars have probably been removed and placed for examination by whomever but otherwise will be scrapped in place. Possibly months from now. There's one wrecked car near Richmond that is scheduled for scrap that has been sitting for over a year....it's not in anyone's way though so it sits.
Date: 03/10/23 16:06 Re: CSX in the river at Sandstone, WV Author: ns1000 pnger64 Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > Atleast the boulder is off the track now. Sigh.......just curious, do you work for the RR?!?! This is NOT the way to clear boulder(s)......... Date: 03/10/23 21:08 Re: CSX in the river at Sandstone, WV Author: Alco251 Three contractors on this one...Donahue, Corman and Cranemasters. The Mantis crawlers operated by Cranemasters will probably do the locomotive removal.
Date: 03/11/23 05:46 Re: CSX in the river at Sandstone, WV Author: engineerinvirginia And still not letting trains through...
Now crews are starting to get called to bring trains toward Hinton...... Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/11/23 09:55 by engineerinvirginia. |