Dupont train crash 2 years later

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[CertifiedSadBoy]

This channel is my binge. I don't even care about trains or even ride on trains but it's so interesting learning about train crashes lol

[cloudedarctrooper]

What I find most baffling about this entire scenario is not the lack of training, but the fact that a P42-DC locomotive *finally* managed to come out *completely unscathed.*

[Onwls]

This wreck was important to me in more than one way. I live a couple of miles from Dupont. After the wreck, the rerouting of traffic had the area near my house in total disarray for WEEKS. Had to sit in traffic for 60 minutes or more just to get to the store and back home .... a distance less than 4 miles. It wasn't until a few weeks later that I found out one of my cousins had been in the same car of those 3 people lost their lives. He had been hospitalized for over a week and still has some medical issues 2 years later but is doing a lot better.

[SimonTekConley]

So, they built this all new route, and installed a 30 mph turn, why not bank or make it more subtle of a turn? I am also amazed at the millions spent to shave 10 mins on a line.

[frankiecrocker]

If the engineer was so unfamiliar with the route, why did he feel so comfortable operating at max speed? To me, this is primarily on the train operator.

[redtoytrucker]

I'll always remember this wreck. I learned about it right after booking a load for our truck for the 3 hr trip from Seattle to Portland. It ended up taking 8 hrs to get there. The WSDOT detours had wrecks everywhere. Between Google traffic, our truck GPS and my partner's driving skills, we dead reckoned our way around the closure. It was a long miserable day. As soon as we dropped in Portland, the next day, we headed east to LaGrande, OR to rescue the trailer load of hydraulic pumps that were sitting with my partner's disabled tractor. They had to be delivered to TX, and with both of us driving, we managed to deliver on time.

[Nate-vdji]

" He had only operated it once" "Shit, We're dead"

[q.h.s]

I remember thinking when this accident happened "Just barely into action and already had an accident" toward the charger locomotives, It was quite crazy that year, multiple accidents happened back to back in 2017

[vapour_xs]

I was on the highway when this train plowed off the rails, I saw the entire train come off of it like someone put Old Spice on the rails and it just slipped off, I had never imagined I'd see anything like this in my life.

[CleoPhoenixRT]

I love the way these videos are made, combining sound effects, footage from similar trains, cg recreations....I'm always glued to my screen. Thank you for your hard work creating these!

[mikeym_]

I used to like trains when I was a little kid and have always had an interest in the stories behind tragedies like these, so your videos have offered a very unique experience for me for the year I've been watching you. Keep up the good work man

[matthewvogel]

Amtrak stop freaking killing your new engines holy cow

[_Maelgon_]

Curve: Hi! :D


Driver: Sh*t..were dead.

[calebrose]

i honestly don't care that much that it's a reupload. it's very fascinating to learn about these wrecks and how they happened. it's a good way to make sure that stuff like this doesn't happen again in the future

[simply_kenetic]

I remember hearing about this crash, it sent chills down my spine because I had just returned from that area.

[jacksalvin]

On December 18th, 2017, Amtrak Train 501 derailed at the curve bridge. P42DC 181 was unharmed. 3 were killed in the crash. 57 were involving injured. Amtrak SC-44 charger locomotive 1402 was totally damaged, beyond and repair and sold for scrapped with some cars.

[TremblingTrimble]

I just love these. I can tell how much work and research goes into all these!

[TrainfanJanathan]

Why didn't they just make a wider 80mph curve? Isn't it kinda stupid to build a high-speed line, then randomly add a 30mph curve? What were these people thinking?!

[christopherrich]

Retired engineer here (41years of service). Enjoyed your video and commentary on the 2017 Amtrak disaster. Most interesting is that the engineer had only one round trip and conductor was making his 1st trip- that crew was definitely not qualified to make that run!
I worked in freight service. We had at least 3 qualifying trips at the minimum, and would get an engineer/conductor pilot for areas we were not qualified to operate.
If I recall correctly, that area of Washington state is also subject to heavy fog conditions as well- perhaps yet another contributing factor for this crew who were not familiar with the physical characteristics of that territory?