CSX train Q650-10, with CSX 410 leading, entered a siding with an improperly lined switch and struck a standing train (A737-10 with CSX 5810)          
The complete investigation report can be read at: http://www.fra.dot.gov/downloads/safety/Accident_Investigation/2005/hq200506.pdf
Date: 1/11/2005 Location: Banks, AL Views: 731 Collection Of:   Bernie Feltman
Locomotives: CSX 410(AC44CW) CSX 5810(B36-7)   Rolling Stock: NOKL 816835 (Covered Hopper) Author:  Bernie Feltman
CSX train Q650-10, with CSX 410 leading, entered a siding with an improperly lined switch and struck a standing train (A737-10 with CSX 5810)
Picture Categories: Wreck,Track This picture is part of album:  CSX Alabama action shots
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Robert Farkas General From your description, if this is a siding, it looks like welded rail. I never thought of welded rail on a siding. 12/29/2011 11:00:58 AM
Charles Burgess General I would think Q650's end would still be on the mainline after the collision. 12/29/2011 7:45:45 PM

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