Little update. They didn't purposely use it to stop the runaway. The crew was stopped to take down a track warrant when they saw the runaway approaching and fled. Luckily, no injuries except to CSX's name.
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From what I can see, all they gotta do is put a new cab on the locomotive and fix "if possible" the front of the frame. The engine area looks just fine.
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| Posted by Tanner on January 15, 2008 | |
No, This engine is scrap metal now.
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Sadly, this accident happened after CSX got sued for $300,000 for all their derailments.
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This engine is still new enough that CSX will probably repair it. Compared to other things that could have happened to it, this damage is relatively minor.
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This unit was spotted in Plymouth, MI on 1/26/2010. Rebuilt and sporting a new cab. Paint includes: New ALL Yellow cab Handrails, Nose Logo 2x Smaller than normal "CSX" Logo, and White Numbers on Black background Numberboards. Lead Q241.
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| Posted by on October 17, 2013 | |
They rebuilt this engine, I ran it a few months ago.
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Repairs and rebuilds to accident damaged locomotives do happen when economically viable, in the UK. I have seen photos in the Railway press of very badly damaged locos after derailments that have been repaired and gone on for many years in service. Occasionally out living other members of the same class which never suffered any damage.
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