03-08-2024, 09:12 AM
Good morning
Sun and 47° in Southeast Ohio..
The NTSB just told congress there was no need for NS to blow the derailed vinyl cars. The company that owns the vinyl in them claims they were cooling. We all know hindsight is 20-20. I have a hard time with the NTSB findings because the STO. Crew, and the dispatcher all knew there was a problem 20 miles before the derailment but elected to keep moving because the readings were not above specs even though the car was on fire. I blame them for the wreck. (just my opinion).
I am glad they detonated those cars rather than take a chance on an explosion that could have left death and destruction.
More train work today. I am decaling undecorated cars.
Charlie
Sun and 47° in Southeast Ohio..
The NTSB just told congress there was no need for NS to blow the derailed vinyl cars. The company that owns the vinyl in them claims they were cooling. We all know hindsight is 20-20. I have a hard time with the NTSB findings because the STO. Crew, and the dispatcher all knew there was a problem 20 miles before the derailment but elected to keep moving because the readings were not above specs even though the car was on fire. I blame them for the wreck. (just my opinion).
I am glad they detonated those cars rather than take a chance on an explosion that could have left death and destruction.
More train work today. I am decaling undecorated cars.
Charlie