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Joe bonin

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  1. -----Original Message----- From: ######## Sent: ############################ To: ################################################################################################################################ Subject: Fw: Arlington Texas RCL Accident ----- Original Message ----- From: ####### To: ################### Sent: ######################## Subject: Fw: Arlington Texas RCL Accident ----- Original Message ----- From: To: ############################################################################## Sent: #### ###### PM Subject: Fw: Arlington Texas RCL Accident Brothers, I was provided these photos and information by Brother xxxxx xxxxxxx Chairman. Per a meeting with UP last week, they have suspended remote implementation all over the system with the exception of Englewood Yard in Houston for at least 2 months, maybe more. Fraternally, XXX XXXXXX -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Figure 1 RCL, UP Y626, behind the auto rack it just overturned on March 10, 2004. Pictures 1-5 were taken by a bystander who witnessed the collision. Figure 2 Eyewitnesses say this RCL struck the overturned car three times. Figure 3 The auto rack is lying on main two (south main) and is fouling main one (north main), Amtrak Texas Eagle #21 had passed this location (MP 231) minutes before, arriving in Ft Worth (MP 250) at 14:51. The RCL job responsible for the derailment and collision went on duty at 13:00. Figure 4 UP train MTXFW 10 stopped on main one (north main) after hitting the overturned auto rack at approximately 16:40. Figure 5 Conductor inspecting his train after striking the auto rack. Figure 6 RCL after ramming the auto rack three times. Figure 7 The top of the auto rack and the cars inside were destroyed when hit by the MTXFW 10. Figure 8 Unofficial estimates of damage are as high as $500,000 to the autos alone. Figure 9 Probable location of initial impact that overturned the auto rack. Figure 10 What’s the dollar estimate of this damage? Figure 11 A close-up view. Figure 12 Another view. Figure 13 just scrape now Figure 14 Part of the top of the auto rack. March 10, 2004 Remote control job H5R, on duty 13:00 on 310
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