WIND VS TRAIN Aftermath (CSX & East Penn RR)

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Published 2024-03-31

After a powerful nor'easter ripped its way across the east coast i spent the following day documenting the derailments on CSX which saw train cars take a plunge into the Susquehanna river below and on the East Penn Railroad where winds caused a box car and flat car to flip over taking their last unit off the rails with them. I stuck around for some of the work being done at the East Penn scene but left shortly into the process with light fading. I hope you'll enjoy the documentation at least.

CSX Derailment:
thedailyrecord.com/2018/03/07/maryland-train-derai…

NWS records from 2018:
www.weather.gov/bgm/pastWinterMarch022018
• Radar Loop March 01 to 03, 2018

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All Comments (21)

@OregonCrow 2 months ago

Track problems also, was not because of wind, I'm sure it didn't help but it was the whole issue.
@sop2510 2 months ago

The toughest train to haul is a train of empties.
@user-mr3ct1dm9p 2 months ago

Remember reading about MILW. ROAD, that had a similar thing that would happen to them, at the bridge where they crossed the Columbia River in Eastern Washington State.
@christopherstory2136 2 months ago

Awesome video of recovery ops. East Penn GP 38-2's look really nice(fresh paint)...
@15913Music 2 months ago

Why didn't CSX place a high wind advisory on this bridge? Because CSX only cares about moving trains, not safety.
@toddbehrends1373 2 months ago

Great footage. Thanks for sharing.
@sparky107107 2 months ago

be nice to see a video after this job is all done. and how they left the place.
@ericglasgow1616 2 months ago

It's hard to believe that 60 mile a hour wind flipped it over with a load on it
@Mike44460 2 months ago

With enough horsepower, just about anything can be accomplished.
@trainutjob 2 months ago

Nice video bud! I remember that storm and those couple derailments, it’s hard to grasp a couple of freight cars falling like a bridge off that, lol. Very well covered and good job!
@johncamp2567 2 months ago

Very interesting catches!! Thanks for posting!
@RHJ3 2 months ago

Two different derailments in the same frame of video, you don't see that everyday. Glad everyone was ok.
@randydobson1863 2 months ago

hello RailfanMike & it's is Randy and i like yours video is cool & Thanks RailfanMike & Friends Randy
@railroadingrambler218 2 months ago

Excellent video!
@markbickelhaupt4414 2 months ago

Great video! Trains are top heavy. Straight Line Winds are very powerful! Train is up on a berm, which adds to the impact of the wind! Terra & Cranemasters get the job done!
@b.sturges3314 2 months ago

A great catch so to speak, I know it's a bummer for the train company's but I could watch these re-railer's all day long! They are a well oiled machine! and It's fascinating to watch them!
@rayisland23 2 months ago

Looks like a whole lot of men standing around inspecting
@brucefye3778 2 months ago

Hi! New subscriber. YT put you in my mix today. Great railfanning accidents video.
@TheNorthwestWind 2 months ago

nice footage
@jamesschlechter4079 2 months ago

Nice video, the Susquehanna has claimed RR cars since there were bridges over it. 'Mother Nature' very strong along that river.