January 2018

2001-02-28 Reed Yard Derailment

Reed Yard Wide Gage Derailment February 2001

This was a minor derailment in a Class 1 Yard. Wide gage happens everywhere, even on the big railroads. This one took place on the lead in Norfolk Southern Reed Yard with an I&O local crew.  After rerailing the cars, it was clear that the tie plates were moving out almost an inch under load. […]

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