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Just saw a report and pic of a BNSF coal train derailment on the BNSF Ottumwa Sub. Uknown location at this time but here's a pic of it. Pic by Bradley Greefe. Edited to add: this looks like west of Ottumwa, looking at Google Maps. The camera is facing east. Photo Credit(s): Midwest Railroad...

Looks like SWC and CZ will be delayed today. The tracks are messed up badly from this derailment: http://wgntv.com/2018/05/24/multi-car-freight-train-derailment-reported-in-aurora/ https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Multi-Car-Freight-Train-Derails-in-Aurora-483623261.html Edited to add: I...

I had a feeling this was going to happen. Snip of the article: And There we go :) Maybe they'll have it ready by the time the meet up happens in Oct. Source: http://www.9news.com/news/local/winter-park-ski-train-returns/307205086

As reported by 9News Locally: http://www.9news.com/story/news/local/2015/11/09/amtrak-train-fire/75445538/ Looking at the pics, it looks like a rear sleeper. This is on the 5 (11/8) WB Train. It's at the Denver station as I type this. Not sure about the delays. Plan accordingly.

I got a phone call from Amtrak today telling me that instead of a 2pm departure time from Chicago for the Zephyr, it's now 12pm. Anyone know the reason why? I have never heard of this. I did see that the train is completely sold out as well.

Still hasn't left Emeryville yet due to #5 being extremely late last night. Amtrak is saying 5+ hours late but I was looking at train orders. They are saying 6 hours late. And this one I am taking from Denver tomorrow. I'm guessing a 12am-3am departure. BLEH.

Just saw this posted on another group. Plan accordingly:

There was a BNSF Coal train derailment this morning on the Brush Sub today (way east of Denver). Major one. Reports are saying 27 cars of the 120 lost cargo due to a possible broken wheel. There is also significant track damage I am seeing from pics being posted via the local train groups, it's...

From my Local train list (Edited): The train is expected to be in Denver around 11ish with only 1 coach. OUCH. Those in Glenwood Springs are being bused to Denver. Just a heads up.