Engine 202 Again

Engine 202

July 13 was my sister's birthday. I went to her house in Wheelock and we went shopping for perennials at the Lyndonville Agway. Later, I was almost all the way home when I met the train in town as it crossed Route 16. I love being here when the train comes through. At the house, we can often hear the lonely whistle blowing as it crosses the road. This was the second time this summer that I happened to be at the right spot in Barton at the right time! And both times, it was Engine 202 pulling the train.
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Barton Trail Derailment Slideshow

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Train Derailment in Barton

On the afternoon of Thursday, May 21, 2009, the Green Mountain Railroad train that goes through Barton daily, derailed. The train ended up blocking the intersection of Rt. 5 and Rt 16. I have put some of my favorite photos from this here. The wheel on the third car that derailed exploded dozens of ties as it rolled over them. The asphalt of Rt. 16 (the road on which I live) was also destroyed.

Above: the wheel that jumped the track.

Two engineers discuss what to do about the mess.

The damage to Rt. 16.

The wheel.

The exploded railroad ties.
More photos here.

Green Mountain Railroad Derailment Set

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