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Reply to "Train wreck at Harpers Ferry, W. Va."

@GP40 posted:

The following information was taken from the FRA Railroad Accident Report associated with this incident, that CSX filed with FRA.

Train consisted of 2 units, 0 loads, 105 empties, 3236 tons.

FRA Cause Code applied as cause for this incident is:    H514- Failure to allow air brakes to fully release before proceeding.

The report states    "As CSX train B80220 began to make a pulling move from a complete stop, engineer used excessive force to make initial movement with brakes still applied on train, resulting in string line derailment...."

 

 

Dang! He must have really been in a hurry!!!

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