Damn Eric... what happened? - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

sperry · 2006-11-10, 01:22 PM

Train derailment in the mountains? Two dead?

http://news.rgj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/ar...WS18/611100423

Yikes.

Kevin M · 2006-11-10, 01:27 PM

First off... that really sucks.

But... why is the Sherriff's office having trouble identifying the bodies? I would expect that two who were killed were employees, and therefore shouldn't they already know who they are? You know... the two who weren't accounted for with the other 6?

Nick Koan · 2006-11-10, 01:27 PM

Yikes that's scary.

Glad to see Eric posting lately, or I'd be worried.

sperry · 2006-11-10, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

First off... that really sucks.

But... why is the Sherriff's office having trouble identifying the bodies? I would expect that two who were killed were employees, and therefore shouldn't they already know who they are? You know... the two who weren't accounted for with the other 6?

I'm guessing a train hit a car or something... hence the wreckage they mentioned. The dead may not be UP employees.

Nick Koan · 2006-11-10, 01:32 PM

Also, don't forget about hobos and drifters (vagabonds, not the 2Fast4U types).

MattR · 2006-11-11, 09:22 AM

It was the "Grinder" train, a maintenance train. I don't think they have a clear reason why it crashed though.

left footed whooten · 2006-11-11, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sperry

I'm guessing a train hit a car or something... hence the wreckage they mentioned. The dead may not be UP employees.

I'm not up on the whole stry, but hit a car on the tracks in Baxter? Possible, but unlikely.
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2006-11-10, 01:27 PM	#3
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Yikes that's scary. Glad to see Eric posting lately, or I'd be worried. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2006-11-10, 01:32 PM	#5
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Also, don't forget about hobos and drifters (vagabonds, not the 2Fast4U types). __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2006-11-11, 09:22 AM	#6
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	It was the "Grinder" train, a maintenance train. I don't think they have a clear reason why it crashed though. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

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