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Viewing Album:  BPRR Train vs. Trailer Accident - 10/23/2007
 
By:Greg Wiltsie
Dates:10/23/2007 - 10/23/2007
Album Info:A eastbound Buffalo and Pittsburgh freight train hit a Little Debbie snack cake trailer that didn't make it completely across the crossing. No one was injured in the accident.
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Wreckage of Little Debbie trailer and contents
Title:  Wreckage of Little Debbie trailer and contents
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/23/2007  Upload Date: 2/19/2009 9:42:04 PM
Location:  Starbrick, PA
Author:  Greg Wiltsie
Categories: 
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Views:  407   Comments: 1
Remains of Little Debbie trailer
Title:  Remains of Little Debbie trailer
Description:  Also seen are cars that were hit by the trailer when the train dragged it down the tracks. The cars were owned by a car dealership that was across the tracks from this location.
Photo Date:  10/23/2007  Upload Date: 2/19/2009 9:42:06 PM
Location:  Starbrick, PA
Author:  Greg Wiltsie
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  249   Comments: 0
Head end of train that hit trailer
Title:  Head end of train that hit trailer
Description:  The train must not have been going too fast, because they stopped pretty quick after hitting the trailer at the crossing.
Photo Date:  10/23/2007  Upload Date: 2/19/2009 9:42:07 PM
Location:  Starbrick, PA
Author:  Greg Wiltsie
Categories: 
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Views:  191   Comments: 0
Close-up of wreckage of the trailer
Title:  Close-up of wreckage of the trailer
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/23/2007  Upload Date: 2/19/2009 9:42:09 PM
Location:  Starbrick, PA
Author:  Greg Wiltsie
Categories: 
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Views:  235   Comments: 1
Close-up of wreckage of the trailer
Title:  Close-up of wreckage of the trailer
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/23/2007  Upload Date: 2/19/2009 9:42:10 PM
Location:  Starbrick, PA
Author:  Greg Wiltsie
Categories: 
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Views:  172   Comments: 0
Part of the trailer sides located on the coupler of the lead engine
Title:  Part of the trailer sides located on the coupler of the lead engine
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/23/2007  Upload Date: 2/19/2009 9:42:19 PM
Location:  Starbrick, PA
Author:  Greg Wiltsie
Categories: 
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Views:  168   Comments: 0
Overview of the scene from the head end
Title:  Overview of the scene from the head end
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/23/2007  Upload Date: 2/19/2009 9:42:26 PM
Location:  Starbrick, PA
Author:  Greg Wiltsie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BPRR 3100(GP40)
Views:  513   Comments: 0
BPRR 3100
Title:  BPRR 3100
Description:  BPRR 3100 after hitting a trailer of Little Debbie snacks at the Yankee Bush crossing in Starbrick, PA. No one was injuried in the wreck.
Photo Date:  10/23/2007  Upload Date: 11/17/2007 8:36:36 PM
Location:  Starbrick, PA
Author:  Greg Wiltsie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BPRR 3100(GP40)
Views:  761   Comments: 0
BPRR 2000
Title:  BPRR 2000
Description:  This loco was second in the consist of the train that ran into the Little Debbie trailer.
Photo Date:  10/23/2007  Upload Date: 11/17/2007 8:36:37 PM
Location:  Starbrick, PA
Author:  Greg Wiltsie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BPRR 2000(GP38)
Views:  432   Comments: 0
BPRR 3100
Title:  BPRR 3100
Description:  This unit was leading when it ran into a Little Debbie snack cake trailer. There was minor damage to the fron of the loco. No one was injuried in the accident.
Photo Date:  10/23/2007  Upload Date: 11/17/2007 8:36:39 PM
Location:  Starbrick, PA
Author:  Greg Wiltsie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BPRR 3100(GP40)
Views:  580   Comments: 0
BPRR 3103
Title:  BPRR 3103
Description:  THis was the third unit in the consist that hit the Little Debbie trailer.
Photo Date:  10/23/2007  Upload Date: 11/17/2007 8:36:40 PM
Location:  Starbrick, PA
Author:  Greg Wiltsie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BPRR 3103(GP40)
Views:  488   Comments: 0
BPRR 2000
Title:  BPRR 2000
Description:  This loco was second in the consist of the train that ran into the Little Debbie trailer.
Photo Date:  10/23/2007  Upload Date: 11/17/2007 8:36:41 PM
Location:  Starbrick, PA
Author:  Greg Wiltsie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BPRR 2000(GP38)
Views:  484   Comments: 0
BPRR 3103
Title:  BPRR 3103
Description:  THis was the third unit in the consist that hit the Little Debbie trailer.
Photo Date:  10/23/2007  Upload Date: 11/17/2007 8:36:42 PM
Location:  Starbrick, PA
Author:  Greg Wiltsie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BPRR 3103(GP40)
Views:  505   Comments: 0
Some of the boxes that were scattered all over the tracks
Title:  Some of the boxes that were scattered all over the tracks
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/23/2007  Upload Date: 2/19/2009 9:46:44 PM
Location:  Starbrick, PA
Author:  Greg Wiltsie
Categories: 
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Views:  147   Comments: 0
Scattered Little Debbie snack cakes after trailer hit by train
Title:  Scattered Little Debbie snack cakes after trailer hit by train
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/23/2007  Upload Date: 2/19/2009 9:46:46 PM
Location:  Starbrick, PA
Author:  Greg Wiltsie
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  177   Comments: 0
Scattered Little Debbie snack cakes after trailer hit by train
Title:  Scattered Little Debbie snack cakes after trailer hit by train
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/23/2007  Upload Date: 2/19/2009 9:46:47 PM
Location:  Starbrick, PA
Author:  Greg Wiltsie
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  160   Comments: 0
Some of the boxes that were scattered all over the tracks
Title:  Some of the boxes that were scattered all over the tracks
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/23/2007  Upload Date: 2/19/2009 9:47:02 PM
Location:  Starbrick, PA
Author:  Greg Wiltsie
Categories: 
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Views:  183   Comments: 0
GNWR Hirail Pickup Truck
Title:  GNWR Hirail Pickup Truck
Description:  This truck came with the railroad crew to look over the train and get statements from the crew.
Photo Date:  10/23/2007  Upload Date: 11/17/2007 8:36:43 PM
Location:  Starbrick, PA
Author:  Greg Wiltsie
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  230   Comments: 0
BPRR 3100
Title:  BPRR 3100
Description:  This unit was leading when it ran into a Little Debbie snack cake trailer. There was minor damage to the fron of the loco. No one was injuried in the accident.
Photo Date:  10/23/2007  Upload Date: 11/17/2007 8:36:45 PM
Location:  Starbrick, PA
Author:  Greg Wiltsie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BPRR 3100(GP40)
Views:  446   Comments: 0
Part of the trailer sides located on the coupler of the lead engine
Title:  Part of the trailer sides located on the coupler of the lead engine
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/23/2007  Upload Date: 2/19/2009 9:47:07 PM
Location:  Starbrick, PA
Author:  Greg Wiltsie
Categories: 
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Views:  151   Comments: 0
Part of the trailer sides located on the coupler of the lead engine
Title:  Part of the trailer sides located on the coupler of the lead engine
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/23/2007  Upload Date: 2/19/2009 9:47:09 PM
Location:  Starbrick, PA
Author:  Greg Wiltsie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BPRR 3100(GP40)
Views:  439   Comments: 0
Part of the trailer sides located on the coupler of the lead engine
Title:  Part of the trailer sides located on the coupler of the lead engine
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/23/2007  Upload Date: 2/19/2009 9:46:19 PM
Location:  Starbrick, PA
Author:  Greg Wiltsie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BPRR 3100(GP40)
Views:  447   Comments: 0
Damage to the steps of BPRR 3100
Title:  Damage to the steps of BPRR 3100
Description:  Note the Swiss Roll that placed itself on the steps after hitting the trailer.
Photo Date:  10/23/2007  Upload Date: 2/19/2009 9:51:45 PM
Location:  Starbrick, PA
Author:  Greg Wiltsie
Categories: 
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Views:  170   Comments: 0
Former Kyle RR logo coming through the paint and BPRR lettering
Title:  Former Kyle RR logo coming through the paint and BPRR lettering
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/23/2007  Upload Date: 2/19/2009 9:52:19 PM
Location:  Starbrick, PA
Author:  Greg Wiltsie
Categories: 
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Views:  137   Comments: 0
Genesee and Wyoming Industries style Buffalo and Pittsburgh logo
Title:  Genesee and Wyoming Industries style Buffalo and Pittsburgh logo
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/23/2007  Upload Date: 2/19/2009 9:52:21 PM
Location:  Starbrick, PA
Author:  Greg Wiltsie
Categories: 
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Views:  149   Comments: 0
Snack cake boxes were scattered everywhere
Title:  Snack cake boxes were scattered everywhere
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/23/2007  Upload Date: 2/19/2009 9:52:23 PM
Location:  Starbrick, PA
Author:  Greg Wiltsie
Categories: 
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Views:  184   Comments: 0
Snack cake boxes were scattered everywhere
Title:  Snack cake boxes were scattered everywhere
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/23/2007  Upload Date: 2/19/2009 9:52:24 PM
Location:  Starbrick, PA
Author:  Greg Wiltsie
Categories: 
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Views:  137   Comments: 0
Damage to the trailer seen from the other side of the tracks
Title:  Damage to the trailer seen from the other side of the tracks
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/23/2007  Upload Date: 2/19/2009 9:52:26 PM
Location:  Starbrick, PA
Author:  Greg Wiltsie
Categories: 
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Views:  186   Comments: 0
BPRR ATX End of Train Device
Title:  BPRR ATX End of Train Device
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/23/2007  Upload Date: 2/19/2009 9:52:27 PM
Location:  Starbrick, PA
Author:  Greg Wiltsie
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  843   Comments: 0
Damage to a trackside pipe from the train dragging the trailer
Title:  Damage to a trackside pipe from the train dragging the trailer
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/23/2007  Upload Date: 2/19/2009 9:52:29 PM
Location:  Starbrick, PA
Author:  Greg Wiltsie
Categories: 
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Views:  173   Comments: 0
Location of the trailer after being dragged down the tracks
Title:  Location of the trailer after being dragged down the tracks
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/23/2007  Upload Date: 2/19/2009 9:52:30 PM
Location:  Starbrick, PA
Author:  Greg Wiltsie
Categories: 
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Views:  162   Comments: 0
This van received the most damage from the trailer
Title:  This van received the most damage from the trailer
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/23/2007  Upload Date: 2/19/2009 9:52:32 PM
Location:  Starbrick, PA
Author:  Greg Wiltsie
Categories: 
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Views:  160   Comments: 0
A few of the vehicles that received minor damage from the trailer
Title:  A few of the vehicles that received minor damage from the trailer
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/23/2007  Upload Date: 2/19/2009 9:51:35 PM
Location:  Starbrick, PA
Author:  Greg Wiltsie
Categories: 
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Views:  148   Comments: 0
Trailer wreckage and Little Debbie boxes
Title:  Trailer wreckage and Little Debbie boxes
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/23/2007  Upload Date: 2/19/2009 9:56:35 PM
Location:  Starbrick, PA
Author:  Greg Wiltsie
Categories: 
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Views:  180   Comments: 0
Trailer wreckage
Title:  Trailer wreckage
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/23/2007  Upload Date: 2/19/2009 9:56:37 PM
Location:  Starbrick, PA
Author:  Greg Wiltsie
Categories: 
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Views:  137   Comments: 0
Trailer contents and wrecked cars
Title:  Trailer contents and wrecked cars
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/23/2007  Upload Date: 2/19/2009 9:56:39 PM
Location:  Starbrick, PA
Author:  Greg Wiltsie
Categories: 
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Views:  176   Comments: 0
Destroyed boxes of Little Debbie snack cakes
Title:  Destroyed boxes of Little Debbie snack cakes
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/23/2007  Upload Date: 2/19/2009 9:56:40 PM
Location:  Starbrick, PA
Author:  Greg Wiltsie
Categories: 
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Views:  161   Comments: 0
Trailer wreckage
Title:  Trailer wreckage
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/23/2007  Upload Date: 2/19/2009 9:56:41 PM
Location:  Starbrick, PA
Author:  Greg Wiltsie
Categories: 
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Views:  145   Comments: 0
Trailer wreckage
Title:  Trailer wreckage
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/23/2007  Upload Date: 2/19/2009 9:56:43 PM
Location:  Starbrick, PA
Author:  Greg Wiltsie
Categories: 
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Views:  156   Comments: 0
Trailer wreckage
Title:  Trailer wreckage
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/23/2007  Upload Date: 2/19/2009 9:56:44 PM
Location:  Starbrick, PA
Author:  Greg Wiltsie
Categories: 
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Views:  153   Comments: 0
Damage to the front railing of the lead unit
Title:  Damage to the front railing of the lead unit
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/23/2007  Upload Date: 2/19/2009 9:56:16 PM
Location:  Starbrick, PA
Author:  Greg Wiltsie
Categories: 
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Views:  148   Comments: 0
Minor damage to BPRR 3100
Title:  Minor damage to BPRR 3100
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/23/2007  Upload Date: 2/19/2009 9:56:18 PM
Location:  Starbrick, PA
Author:  Greg Wiltsie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BPRR 3100(GP40)
Views:  436   Comments: 0
Minor damage to BPRR 3100
Title:  Minor damage to BPRR 3100
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/23/2007  Upload Date: 2/19/2009 9:56:19 PM
Location:  Starbrick, PA
Author:  Greg Wiltsie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BPRR 3100(GP40)
Views:  397   Comments: 0
BPRR 3100
Title:  BPRR 3100
Description:  This unit was leading when it ran into a Little Debbie snack cake trailer. There was minor damage to the fron of the loco. No one was injuried in the accident.
Photo Date:  10/23/2007  Upload Date: 11/17/2007 8:36:35 PM
Location:  Starbrick, PA
Author:  Greg Wiltsie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BPRR 3100(GP40)
Views:  506   Comments: 0

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