NW washington Earthquake

Kevin M Feb 28, 2001

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    Kevin M TrainBoard Member

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    At about 11:03 today the Pacific NW had a moderate qauke. From what I have heard BNSF might have a broken Rail and all trains have been stoped for track inspections. I will post more info later.
    Kevin
     
    Kevin M, Feb 28, 2001
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    Dash TrainBoard Member

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    I saw a stack train on TV, and it wasnt moving, but at least the stcks were up! I remember an Amtrak derail down here caused by an earthquake.
     
    Dash, Mar 2, 2001
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    Alan Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Thanks for the info. I heard about the 'quake on the news here, but did not know if it had affected the trains.
     
    Alan, Mar 2, 2001
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    Kevin M TrainBoard Member

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    Turns out no trains derailed in the quake, but all of them were stoped for sevral hours for track inspections. BNSF did lose 6 miles of track in the Nisqaulie river delta but luckily they had a track crew in the area and all of it was fixed by yesterday. All RR are back to normal in the pacific NW now!
    Kevin
     
    Kevin M, Mar 2, 2001
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