When Tornadoes Strike

Since we’re on the topic of trains getting jammed up in tornadoes today, here’s a peak at what it looks like when it actually happens.

Thanks to Conductor Bobby for the link.

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3 Responses to When Tornadoes Strike

  1. Susan says:

    Crazy video! Where did that happen? Gavin enjoyed it!

  2. Straphanger Joe says:

    That was incredible. I was ducking at my desk as that last section came forward. Who filmed it and how did they survive?

  3. Bobby says:

    This is from the youtube site:

    “Watch the entire video, it will really surprise you! This event occurred on 7Jan2008 on the Union Pacific railroad near Harvard IL. You can see the trees being whipped, hear debris hitting the trai…”

    I think the crew survived because the engine stopped on a bridge and the tank car hit an abutment.

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