31 rail cars get loose from conductor......

[jwilliams3]

http://www.ntsb.gov/publictn/2004/RAB0403.pdf



I grew up next to this UP mainline about 5 miles from the accident.

 

[bmoeller]

Wow. I'm glad no one was killed.

 

[SHobbs]

We have done this sort of thing many times here in Ft Worth. I only do this if and I mean IF the crew taking charge of the cars puts thier engines on the other end first. Other than that I tie them down. Thats one of my biggest fears is to have some cars get away from me.

 

[BigEasy]

I can't imagine seeing 31 cars rolling at 95mph! OOPS!