The P&WV Hi-Line

[PWVJer]

Clairton Branch at about 2:30?? or so, a NS detour train with 5 Units?? and about 90 cars going down to Clairton interchange derailed. The power did stay on the rails along with about 6 cars that were on the head-end. 9 cars mostly loads are on the ground, between( MP1. and MP2), no haz-mat conditions. The NS power with a WE crew took the head-power & cars down to the inter-change. The weight of the heavy units spread the rails(no suprise). Six or so cars did make it before the rail completely laid-down and cars began to go on the ground. Location is just past a gentle S-curve, and right on the next hard curve. The rest of the train is still sitting on the branch behind the de-railed cars. Track speed was 5mph. due to conditions. all cars are up-right.

I am down loading about 25 or so nice images as soon as time permits we will post.

JZ.

[M.JCT.]

Here's the NS power from the derailed train approching the 837 crossing at Clairton.The crew was taxied out.3:55 pm and the power left idle.

[M.JCT.]

Union Engine #9 waits for the NS power to clear so it can acess the yard.