The two locomotives (9624 & 8406) and the first 5 loaded coal cars (out of 82) of coal train #838 derailed when the train struck intermodal train #227 at Abilene Connection. For the complete report, click on this link: http://www.fra.dot.gov/downloads/safety/Accident_Investigation/2007/hq200781.pdf |
Date:
12/13/2007 |
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Abilene, VA Map ![Show Abilene on a rail map](/images/map_us.gif) |
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![Norfolk Southern C40-9W #9624 and C40-8W #8406 were leading coal train #838 which side-swiped intermodal train #227](http://s3.amazonaws.com/rrpa_photos/46371/NS%209624%20Abiline%20A%20121307.jpg) |
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