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Tom L

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UP derailment and explosion in Wyoming
« on: June 14, 2020, 06:33:18 PM »
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Between the weather and exploding trains, I80 in Wyoming can be a dangerous drive

https://denver.cbslocal.com/2020/06/14/union-pacific-train-derails-wyoming/

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Re: UP derailment and explosion in Wyoming
« Reply #1 on: June 14, 2020, 06:41:15 PM »
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Good thing that was a rural derailment. Scary fireball!
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Re: UP derailment and explosion in Wyoming
« Reply #2 on: June 15, 2020, 01:45:36 PM »
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This is a perfect example for those who think that significantly reducing the railroad workforce is a good business move.  A lack of maintenance and reduced inspections are going to lead to more and more of this kind of incident.  Good thing it wasn't anhydrous ammonia.

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Re: UP derailment and explosion in Wyoming
« Reply #3 on: June 15, 2020, 01:47:12 PM »
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that fireball looks like a real Hollywood style thing.
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