Q650-09, with CSX 410 leading, entered the south end of the siding at an improperly lined switch and struck local train A737-10 (with CSX 5810 leading) with the point of impact being in the foreground          
The complete investigation report can be read at: http://www.fra.dot.gov/downloads/safety/Accident_Investigation/2005/hq200506.pdf
Date: 1/11/2005 Location: Banks, AL   Map Show Banks on a rail map Views: 648 Collection Of:   Bernie Feltman
Locomotives: CSX 410(AC44CW) CSX 5810(B36-7)    Author:  Bernie Feltman
Q650-09, with CSX 410 leading, entered the south end of the siding at an improperly lined switch and struck local train A737-10 (with CSX 5810 leading) with the point of impact being in the foreground
Picture Categories: Wreck,Track This picture is part of album:  CSX Alabama action shots
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Name Type Comments Date
Robert Farkas General What a great view! This makes it far easier to imagine what happened. 12/29/2011 11:02:34 AM
Fred Stuckmann General I agree. 12/29/2011 3:32:52 PM
Charles Burgess General Looks like a good place to railfan the Bowline too. Doesn't Banks have powered switches now? 12/29/2011 7:47:20 PM

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