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Re: Cal Zepher incident at Elko last night?
Author: Cal-P
Date: 05-18-2011 - 21:48
KTVU-TV morning news had video of buses arriving at Emeryville station w/ tired passengers. Talking heads stated two Amtrak engines had trouble near Elko, NV. Pax state the crew did not have a solution.
One pax states they spent 10 hours in the cold & dark.
Amtrak web shows no +/- 3:00 AM arrival at Elko for Tuesday, a service delay is indicated.
Probable cause:
Bad fuel received at SLC caused first one then the other P42 loco to die.
No mention of any fumes. 3 pax stayed overnight in Elko,
and given oxygen at the scene.. maybe elderly w/ chronic breathing problem.
Balance bused to Emeryville, CA.
Cal-P
One pax states they spent 10 hours in the cold & dark.
Amtrak web shows no +/- 3:00 AM arrival at Elko for Tuesday, a service delay is indicated.
Probable cause:
Bad fuel received at SLC caused first one then the other P42 loco to die.
No mention of any fumes. 3 pax stayed overnight in Elko,
and given oxygen at the scene.. maybe elderly w/ chronic breathing problem.
Balance bused to Emeryville, CA.
Cal-P
