EB hits vehicle in Wisconsin

[Railroad Bill]

Friend who is riding EB 7 this afternoon reported they hit a vehicle south of Milwaukee. Driver was life flighted to hospital. Train was delayed for nearly three hours and finally running in western Wisconsin. Another case of train vs car. Always a bad idea.

 

[danasgoodstuff]

Such a shame. And 3 hours is a quick turnaround for this sort of incident.

 

[AmtrakBlue]

It was a truck that apparently went around a car stopped at the crossing and then tried to go around the gate.

Though it probably was a stupid driver I do wonder if maybe the road was a hill and the brakes failed on the truck and the driver was trying to avoid hitting the car.

 

[pennyk]

Here is an online article: Amtrak hits truck in Caledonia, driver flown to hospital

 

[AmtrakBlue]

Acela150 was on that train - in training, as was another AU member. They're both ok.
The engine was 161, one of the anniversary painted engines.

 

[Cal]

Acela150 was on that train - in training, as was another AU member. They're both ok.
The engine was 161, one of the anniversary painted engines.

I only knew one AU member was on it, glad Acela is also okay.
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And wow, it did not take long for 161 to be involved in an incident.

 

[jis]

Here is an online article: Amtrak hits truck in Caledonia, driver flown to hospital

Hmmm. A pickup truck with an ejection seat!

 

[Devil's Advocate]

It was a truck that apparently went around a car stopped at the crossing and then tried to go around the gate. Though it probably was a stupid driver I do wonder if maybe the road was a hill and the brakes failed on the truck and the driver was trying to avoid hitting the car.

Modern vehicle brakes rarely just fail altogether with no warning to the driver. Instead they make odd noises and vibrations as they lose effectiveness over time. Even when main breaks do eventually fail you still have engine downshifting, emergency braking, zigzagging, and shoulder hugging to work with. What does lose effectiveness in a sudden and unpredicable fashion are the smooth brains of aggressive pickup drivers.

 

[Amtrak Apple]

That must have been so frustrating. First two stops nearly on time, and then a long delay...oy...

 

[tim49424]

There actually were at least two AU members as passengers on that train AFAIK.

 

[Cal]

There actually were at least two AU members as passengers on that train AFAIK.

Correct! Actually, three I believe...

 

[tim49424]

Correct! Actually, three I believe...

The two I referred to were traveling together, both friends of mine from Minnesota. One of them reported on Facebook there also was a medical emergency at Wisconsin Dells plus a PTC incident (he didn’t mention where) that set them back about 20 minutes each. All told, they arrived a little over 3 1/2 hours late into Red Wing around 12:25 AM.

 

[Cal]

The two I referred to were traveling together, both friends of mine from Minnesota. One of them reported on Facebook there also was a medical emergency at Wisconsin Dells plus a PTC incident (he didn’t mention where) that set them back about 20 minutes each. All told, they arrived a little over 3 1/2 hours late into Red Wing around 12:25 AM.

Ah, I believe in additional to those two @Acela150 was on board. (According to another AU thread or post, I can't keep track of them!)

 

[Triley]

Ah, I believe in additional to those two @Acela150 was on board. (According to another AU thread or post, I can't keep track of them!)

Yes, be was working. This was his first training trip.

 

[Cal]

Yes, be was working. This was his first training trip.

Thought so.

 

[OBS]

Yes, be was working. This was his first training trip.

Good introduction to OBS...LOL

 

[Acela150]

Good introduction to OBS...LOL

Yes indeed.

As mentioned I was on board. The PAX in my sleeper were all in good spirits and made the best of the delay. The majority of the car was a group which made the difference as they knew one another or were getting to know one and other better. No one on board was injured, and for those who are curious the leader 161 sustained no major damage if any.

 

[pennyk]

Yes indeed.

As mentioned I was on board. The PAX in my sleeper were all in good spirits and made the best of the delay. The majority of the car was a group which made the difference as they knew one another or were getting to know one and other better. No one on board was injured, and for those who are curious the leader 161 sustained no major damage if any.

Glad you are OK as well as your passengers. ❤

 

[LookingGlassTie]

Looking/listening out for trains has got to be one of the easiest and simplest "IPDE" situations out there...........

 

[Amtrak Apple]

Yes indeed.

As mentioned I was on board. The PAX in my sleeper were all in good spirits and made the best of the delay. The majority of the car was a group which made the difference as they knew one another or were getting to know one and other better. No one on board was injured, and for those who are curious the leader 161 sustained no major damage if any.

I'm glad that 161 wasn't majorly damaged!

 

[russman]

Yes indeed.

As mentioned I was on board. The PAX in my sleeper were all in good spirits and made the best of the delay. The majority of the car was a group which made the difference as they knew one another or were getting to know one and other better. No one on board was injured, and for those who are curious the leader 161 sustained no major damage if any.

We were in PDX sleeper #2! We sure appreciated the amazing service!

 

[WWW]

So the 161 leader sustain "It's just a scratch" to note the Devil's Advocate avatar !

No need to replace the lead locomotive with the second or other replacement ?