07-06-2013, 07:22 AM
Not the funny kind of news to be awaken to in the morning.
A tragic derailment occured on Montreal Maine Atlantic early in this morning. In fact many tank cars exploded, destroying an important part of the historic downtown (including the local newspaper and the public library). Actually, over 30 buildings were destroyed and the fire is far to be controlled because of the heat. 73 oil tank cars were part of the train.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/s...-fire.html
In fact, a month ago I was railfanning this very spot, standing at the crossing nearby the church and chatting about how it was a nice spot for trains and how that oil was bringing new life to this almost vegetative railway. How ironic.
I'm a little concerned how this accident will have repercussion in the future.
At least, no casualies for the moment. Pray it stay like this.
Matt
A tragic derailment occured on Montreal Maine Atlantic early in this morning. In fact many tank cars exploded, destroying an important part of the historic downtown (including the local newspaper and the public library). Actually, over 30 buildings were destroyed and the fire is far to be controlled because of the heat. 73 oil tank cars were part of the train.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/s...-fire.html
In fact, a month ago I was railfanning this very spot, standing at the crossing nearby the church and chatting about how it was a nice spot for trains and how that oil was bringing new life to this almost vegetative railway. How ironic.
I'm a little concerned how this accident will have repercussion in the future.
At least, no casualies for the moment. Pray it stay like this.
Matt
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