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It looks like it's in the Montana/Idaho.Saskatchewan/Alberta region. Without a clearer image, that's probably the best we can do.
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From the "current" photo, it looks like at one time it was modified to move using highway tires and wheels.
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I don't know if you located this information, but here is a link:
https://www.steamlocomotive.com/locobase.php?country=Serbia&wheel=2-6-2&railroad=jdz
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The incident was in Texas, and there may have been a little "Under the Radar" operations.
From my own experience the pilot car driver is supposed to be the one to make the call, if needed. The driver in the end bears responsibility, because the driver is responsible for the safe operation of...
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This entire incident sits squarely on the truck driver. While I haven't confirmed it, it has been reported the truck was stuck for 45 minutes without a call to the railroad being logged. Those blue signs with emergency contact info at crossings aren't there for ornamentation.
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https://www.sidetracks.net/Products/35-78011%20(2).jpg
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Hello. Is there any reason you can't continue this thread you've started? You've made several posts asking for this forum to be restored, but since it's still here, I'm not sure what you want restored.
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You could have quite an adventure traveling everywhere there are narrow gauge railroads in North America, and riding them.
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The first standard gauge articulateds were 0-8-8-0 mallets.
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This is the official CSX website:
https://www.csx.com/
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Generally, unless there is large loss of life or property, the media or reporting entities will go for the initial splash of a headline, and then move on to the next disaster.
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Modern rails are a lot more "bendy" than you would think. Their strength is vertical, not horizontal, and will bend to pretty sharp curves if needed. Also, "light rail" isn't as heavy-duty as standard class 1, 132 pound rail, which also helps the Bendiness.
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That looks like a coupler for a live steam-sized piece of equipment.
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This may help you:
https://www.shaylocomotives.com/data/searchdataframe.htm
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