Union Pacific-Good news/Bad news- beware dialup users

[zigg72md]

I was just e-mailed this from a usually reliable co-worker:

For those who believe nothing exciting ever happens in Kansas, except tornados and explosions, check this out .
The Good news:
It was a normal day in Sharon Springs, KS when a Union Pacific crew boarded a loaded coal train to head on the long trek back to Salina.
The Bad news:
Just a few miles into the trip a wheel bearing becomes overheated and melts off letting the truck support drop down and grind on top of the rail creating white hot molten metal droppings to spew downward on the rail.
The Good news:
A very alert crew noticed a small amount of smoke about halfway back in the train and immediately stopped the train in compliance with the rules.
The Bad news:
The train just happened to stop with the hot wheel on top of a wooden bridge built with creosote ties and trusses

 

[zigg72md]

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[Union Pacific]

is all i have to say


Ben

 

[Hoghead]

Your reliable source is about two years too late. Those pics have been making their rounds on the world wide web for quite awhile.

 

[zigg72md]

Sorry my bad

 

[railohio]

And reposting photos that aren't yours is a copyright violation as well.

 

[brakie]

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