CSX Train Wreck in Newton Falls

[RellyOhBoy]

I cried when the back hoe knocked down the chimney.

[RellyOhBoy]

Thanks CSX

[mdpptjlepage]

@BNSFrailfan

yeah

[TheSterlingLoopTroop]

what state is this in ohio because some of those pics look familar

[V8FordTempo]

@TheSterlingLoopTroop yes. Newton Falls,OH on the CSX New Castle Sub. around MP BG94.5

[zestydude87]

couldnt have happened to a better town...

[AviationMetalSmith]

Maybe this is an afterthought, but if the tower had remained open, and manned 24/7, is it possible this train wreck would not have happened?

I'm under the impression that this derailment was the result of two trains colliding.

[V8FordTempo]

@AviationMetalSmith More than likely, with a set of eyes on switch indications on the board, and eyes on the physical rails Also constant radio monitoring... this may have nort have happened. Now the area is controlled from Indy, unless you a re on the radio direct with the dispatcher, He only sees what his computer screen tells him... and that is if he isn't looking at another part of the line (which runs from New Castle PA, to Greenwich, OH.

[V8FordTempo]

@AviationMetalSmith With the tower open, one operator controls just a small portion of track. unlike the many MILES of track that the dispatcher controls.

[V8FordTempo]

It was called "HN Tower" and there was a tower operator there for the interlocking out front. never a dispatcher. It was staffed 24/7 until the signal upgrades last year. they were currently only using the lower level for a maintenance office.