Re: UP derailment and bridge collapse near Tempe
Author: Bridge over River Kwai
Date: 07-29-2020 - 10:52
I heard they had to run the Big Boy or Challenger separate from the water canteens and passenger cars, as the bridge was too old and unable to keep up with current standards.
questions Wrote:
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> Does UP have people in-house who can design a
> bridge, or do they use outside consultants?
>
> I recall the UP replaced a damaged bridge on the
> SP in Oregon a few years ago, and were very quick
> about it.
>
> To ron: hear! hear!