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To: SgtHooper
"A derailment likely includes missing a switch track in the yard and rolling off-track for a few feet. NBD."

I agree. We need to know what constitutes a "derailing."
7 posted on 02/14/2023 4:58:13 PM PST by Steve_Seattle
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To: Steve_Seattle

Most are derailments on customer sidings, where the tracks are not in the best of shape, occurring at low speed and the car stays upright.


13 posted on 02/14/2023 6:02:09 PM PST by kaktuskid
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To: Steve_Seattle

Getting off the rails.

It could be very minor and boring, as mentioned. Or it can be higher speed and result in quite a crash and catastrophe.

Most are probably dull roll-offs from a stub or siding.


15 posted on 02/14/2023 6:23:36 PM PST by the OlLine Rebel (Common sense is an uncommon virtue./Federal-run medical care is as good as state-run DMV.)
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