by acelaphillies
Oh my, I am just seeing this on the news and it I fear the worst based on these first looks. This situation will definitely be in my prayers tonight.
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jackintosh11 wrote:what kind of locomotive was on the train?ACS-64 i believe ... didn't get a screen shot of it though, and haven't seen it again on the video feed.
nomis wrote:Reportedly 601, second delivered, first wrecked. Seen on acceptance run, 2/19/14.jackintosh11 wrote:what kind of locomotive was on the train?ACS-64 i believe ... didn't get a screen shot of it though, and haven't seen it again on the video feed.
jackintosh11 wrote:Less than a year into service and one already (almost certainly) destroyed. Wow.While I'm sure we're all curious about the locomotive, the reality is, whether it was an ACS or an AEM is much less important than what happened to those on board- this looks like a terrible situation that is only going to get worse as we learn more details. Let's worry about them first, the locomotive later.
34thStreet wrote:Yeah. Locos can be replaced/repaired. People, not so much. Let's keep track of priorities folks.jackintosh11 wrote:Less than a year into service and one already (almost certainly) destroyed. Wow.While I'm sure we're all curious about the locomotive, the reality is, whether it was an ACS or an AEM is much less important than what happened to those on board- this looks like a terrible situation that is only going to get worse as we learn more details. Let's worry about them first, the locomotive later.
NH2060 wrote:Sen. Patrick Murphy who was onboard says the train was travelling @ around 60-70mph and moving at a "good clip". Whoa.What is the speed limit in that area, anyways?
TrainPhotos wrote:My friend said SEPTA is providing buses to transport passengers. Any word on where they are being taken?They have opened up a local school for passengers that aren't severely hurt.