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To: johnlw who wrote (119703)4/11/2009 11:43:52 PM
From: Cogito Ergo Sum  Respond to of 206100
 
Witness ? LOL...

I was in the first class car behind the engine on a VIA in a derailment in Bowmanville... Spilled my beer !!! People screaming... flames... No serious casualties as far as I know but a bona fide derailment.. Everyone should try one :O)

B



To: johnlw who wrote (119703)4/12/2009 1:52:39 AM
From: axial  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 206100
 
Right on the money. CN's record on derailments in recent years is appalling. Equally appalling is the idea that CN should be allowed to move millions of barrels of crude through the Fraser Canyon.

It's just a question of when, not if a disaster occurs.

railroadforums.com

Jim