Talk About A Bad Day
The Good News: It was a normal day in Sharon Springs, KS when a Union Pacific crew boarded a loaded coal train for the long trek to Salina.Click on the picture to read the article and see the other pictures.
The Bad News: Just a few miles into the trip a wheel bearing became overheated and melted, letting a metal support drop down and grind on the rail, creating hot sparks.
The Good News: A very alert crew noticed smoke and immediately stopped the train to investigate.
The Bad News: The train stopped with the hot wheel over a wooden bridge with creosote ties and trusses. The photos speak for themselves.
Thanks To Snopes
Thanks for posting the train / bridge fire item. I have been searching for this article for a while. I am a trainer with the NSW Rural Fire Service, and work on a voluntary basis with a local community Southern Downs Steam Railway in Warwick. The photos are excellent for training purposes. Thank you again. Charles Scott, Acacia Creek, NSW, Australia
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