The following text was taken from a post on Trainorders by John Bromley, UP Public Relations Director: >>The Engineering Dept. inspection special hit a dump truck near Livonia, LA this morning at 7:43 a.m. at Vacherie, LA. The truck driver was killed as well as a Union Pacific manager from Omaha headquarters who was riding in the cab. The manager died when he was struck by debris that burst through the front door. His next of kin are being notified. None of the riders in the passenger train were hurt. The conductor, engineer and an operating officer who were also in the cab were treated for various injuries. The Centennial 6936 was extensively damaged and will be towed to Avondale for evaluation.<< My thoughts are with the UP family, as well as the families of the deceased individuals. As a side note, another post stated that the damage to the Centennial was limited to the nose, front handrails and the cab interior and exterior. Please remember, the Centennial can be repaired, but the lives lost cannot be replaced. ------------------ Kevin Stevens www.trainweb.org/KernJunction [This message has been edited by Kevin Stevens (edited 30 November 2000).]
It is always sad to hear of loss of life especially when a person goes to work to support his family and expect to come home every night. My condolence to the family and his fellow workers ------------------ Regards Paul Cassar-Moderator & Member number 50 SPAD Investigator #1 ICQ 61198217 http://users.bigpond.net.au/railroad2000
Yet another tragic, needless loss of life, along with damage to a historic engine. I guess some people just don't get it; what's a couple of minutes to wait for a train? I guess the driver of the dump truck paid the price, taking along an innocent UP employee.
Here's a link to this story, covered by WSDU in New Orleans: http://www.theneworleanschannel.com A pictue shows the damage, and an accompanying story describes the accident. Bob
My prayers go out to all the families involved. ------------------ Drew What's that? A train horn? Sorry, gotta go!
