Accidents/Derailments
Derailment and damage to freight cars in the Sparks yard
Derailment and damage to freight cars in the Sparks yard
Ione Local hit a cattle truck
just west of Ione CA. Grant Vogel Picture
After the major wildfires in Arizona, the lumber was salvaged and sent to mills
on the Quincy and Sierra RR's. Not all the loads made it. Photographer wishes to
remain anonymous.
The following 5 images are of A semi-trailer truck hauling a load of steel plates was leaving the Zignego concrete plant via a private driveway and was hit in the cab area by a southbound WC train. Truck Driver survived the collision, but died on the way to the hospital All pictures by the City of Pewaukee Police. sent courtesy of Kevin Kaas
4 views of the damage to the locomotive
Medical/Rescue workers aid the driver who was ejected through the windshield.
First of 5 views of SP derailment on Tehachapi in 1986. Kevin Stevens Photo
Another view of SP derailment on Tehachapi in 1986. Kevin Stevens Photo
Another view of SP derailment on Tehachapi in 1986. Kevin Stevens Photo
Another view of SP derailment on Tehachapi in 1986. Kevin Stevens Photo
Final view of SP derailment on Tehachapi in 1986. Kevin Stevens Photo
Sierra #46 on her side, she has since been rebuilt and repainted. Stan Elems Photo
Amtrak's City of New Orleans, it struck the Truck in the lower left corner of the photo...Note the grade protection is Down. AP photo
This New Zealand Train hit a cement mixer. John Regan Photo
Covered Hoppers on their sides in West Sacramento. Paul DeRouen Photo
Covered Hoppers from the top in West Sacramento. Paul DeRouen Photo
Covered Hoppers from the bottom in West Sacramento. Paul DeRouen Photo
The RICBAR went on the ground in Pittsburg. Roni Gehlke Photo
Another view of the RICBAR on the ground in Pittsburg. Roni Gehlke Photo
This Norfolk Southern Boxcar decided it didn't want to be on the rails. John Manter Photo
The damage to this Amtrak unit was due to some Moron trying to beat the train to a crossing. seen here the entire train is being towed to Sando. Roni Gehlke Photo