Rescue Job
Central Maine and Quebec GP38-3M 3817 slowly creeps through Tarratine, ME on 4/15/2023. With train 121 all over the ground around MP-56, an extra out of NMJ was called to pull the underailed cars away from the wreck site.
121-15 hit a washout while doing 35-40 mph, sending three units and 9 cars into the drink. Based on the photos, the crew is lucky to have survived with only minor injuries. In the photos, one of the lumber cars landed upside down on the lead unit, before catching fire. Luckily some railfans who were chasing were in the right place at the right time, and drove the crew out to Demo Road (You know who you are). By the looks, all three units are a loss and the Moosehead Sub will be closed for a few days.
CPKC
Train: G15-15
4/15/2023
Tarratine, ME
CPKC Moosehead East Subdivision
Rescue Job
Central Maine and Quebec GP38-3M 3817 slowly creeps through Tarratine, ME on 4/15/2023. With train 121 all over the ground around MP-56, an extra out of NMJ was called to pull the underailed cars away from the wreck site.
121-15 hit a washout while doing 35-40 mph, sending three units and 9 cars into the drink. Based on the photos, the crew is lucky to have survived with only minor injuries. In the photos, one of the lumber cars landed upside down on the lead unit, before catching fire. Luckily some railfans who were chasing were in the right place at the right time, and drove the crew out to Demo Road (You know who you are). By the looks, all three units are a loss and the Moosehead Sub will be closed for a few days.
CPKC
Train: G15-15
4/15/2023
Tarratine, ME
CPKC Moosehead East Subdivision