CSX Executive Train Mishap

[spuwho]

Per Trains NewsWire:

Apparently the CSX executive train had a bit of a mishap at the Moncrief Yard this weekend.



JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – An incident in CSX's Moncrief Yard in Jacksonville has resulted in damage to two of the railroad's executive train F40PHs and a switcher. Details of the Sept. 14 incident come from an unnamed source close to the railroad.

A remote controlled yard job with the CSX MP15AC No. 1162 went out of its limits into a moving light power set consisting of F40PH Nos. 9992 and 9999. No. 9992 took the brunt of the damage, but will be repaired. The unit was planned for new paint anyway. No. 9999, already in new paint, suffered minor damage.

Both F40s are expected to go to Waycross, Ga., for repair. No. 1162 will likely be taken out of service as needed repairs are extensive.

[I-10east]

I'm no railroad engineer by no means, but I have a hunch that it isn't a good thing when one train attempts to 'merge' at a junction tilting damn near 45 degrees upon sideswiping another train. Someone definitely has some splaining to do.

[acme54321]

Perfect time to replace the F40PHs with some classic E/F Units!  At least none of the executive cars were damaged.