CSX train Q522-06, while stopped on the main track, was struck by CSX Rail Train W019-27          
CSX Rail Train W019-27, previously tied down in the Dudley Siding, rolled out of the siding after the air brakes leaked off and the handbrakes failed to hold the train on the 1.21% descending grade. The crew of Q522-06, having just boarded the Alabama Southern interchange train bound for CSX Boyles Yard at Birmingham, was receiving their track authorization from the CSX train dispatcher when they noticed the road crossing lights just in front of the locomotive activate. Upon seeing this, the crew jumped from their locomotive. The complete report can be seen at: http://www.fra.dot.gov/downloads/safety/Accident_Investigation/2007/hq200776.pdf
Date: 12/6/2007 Location: Brookwood, AL   Map Show Brookwood on a rail map Views: 2708 Collection Of:   Bernie Feltman
Locomotives: CSX 2243(Road Slug)   Rolling Stock: CSX 920541 (MofW Equipment) Author:  911 crew
CSX train Q522-06, while stopped on the main track, was struck by CSX Rail Train W019-27
Picture Categories: Wreck This picture is part of album:  CSX Alabama action shots
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Name Type Comments Date
Fred Stuckmann General Oh my, what a mess. 1/1/2012 8:33:52 AM
David Barrentine General Another one of those Oh S***!! moments. 1/1/2012 9:48:31 AM
John Danielson General Shame to see a GP30 body damaged like that. 1/1/2012 12:11:37 PM
Charles Stookey General Those rails sticking though the cab are frightening. Looks like you had the run of the place. 1/3/2012 12:35:53 AM

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