Comments on: What’s Going On Here?

By: Preston Dannelley

Preston Dannelley — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 02:30:40 +0000

In reply to Monty. I believe the quote is: "They never let me run the train, or even ring the bell, but let the damn thing jump the track and see who catches hell" lol

By: Phillip A

Phillip A — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 00:19:50 +0000

The cat did it, shoot the cat, workers are all looking for the wayward moggy

By: Daniel Setnic

Daniel Setnic — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 15:59:43 +0000

The way I see it it’s obvious:
Looking at the scenery it’s clear that the derailment was intended to appear as if a hurricane or maybe a tornado struck that place wrecking the loco which fell on a building and a crane (coal loading maybe?) affecting the area around, knocking trees out and such.

The cat might have been just passing by and entertained as the “natural” disaster took place, but it was not the cat that did this, it was a skilled railroad modeller who neatly placed a guy on top of the damaged building by the falling loco as if he was inspecting the damages.

Just my humble opinion 🙂

By: Brian D

Brian D — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 07:10:02 +0000

Driver had to have a crib break so the loco decided to have a rest while waiting.

By: Roger Puckett

Roger Puckett — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 15:02:49 +0000

From my observation the M.R.R. tried to depict as to what happens when a violent storm hits . Very well done

By: David Braod

David Braod — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 02:12:47 +0000

Maybe the Peugot world rally team got the contract for servicing the diesels

By: John A. Myers

John A. Myers — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 21:43:13 +0000

Robert,

After working with and as a derailment contractor for over 19 years. Just a quick look at the scene involved with the over turned power, I would have to take a calculated guess and say the clutter around the turntable service rails, fouled the unit on the front truck as well as the clutter way too close to the proximity of the trailing truck. Model railroad scene look good sometimes, but then if you put into perspective foul limits, you find most folks on average don’t have a clue as to the distance. Usually, 5 feet minimum or standing with both arms stretched out parallel to the ground, for minimal just get you by distance. For derailments, and mainlines, it is usually 25 feet from the outside rail, if you have rolling stock, unsalvageable or power that is going to be scrapped. Most engine servicing facilities are very well cleaned and F.O.D. (Foreign Objects or Debris) is kept to a very minimum.

By: Train man

Train man — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 20:12:34 +0000

I think the there are 2 things wrong. 1st the turntable was moving and the loco rolled off and over she goes. Also if you notice there is little to no ballast on the left side of the track and lots on the right. I think the track bowed down. Also if they were retailing the loco the crane should e on the other side of the track to pul it over. The crane was just sitting there and the loco fell onto it.

By: Edward Casey

Edward Casey — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 19:25:32 +0000

In reply to J E Wilson. I agree with J E, Seeing the crane with its cab up in the air, I think it was something on the crane that failed or when the train was tipped up a strong wind pushed it over when it was up in the air.

By: chris

chris — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 16:57:06 +0000

wheels being installed in trucks. my guess is that they wore out or brakes stuck! lol

By: Paul Cullifer

Paul Cullifer — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 14:29:03 +0000

A cat invasion from the planet Catonia. That’s what I think.
Probably, just a blowout.

By: Jerry

Jerry — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 14:13:26 +0000

In reply to Robert. I agree with Robert to much ballast on the inside of the rails