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SAL.Comet News Editor


Joined: Feb 23, 2005 Posts: 1202 Location: Five beers north of Atlanta
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Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2010 4:30 pm Post subject: Truck/Train collision in Acworth Ga. |
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This happened yesterday about 11:00am while I was in the dentist office right next to where the video was taken from. Third time in six weeks her on CSX' W&A line. The other two were just south in Kennesaw. Truck/Train Collision in Acworth You can read the story and see the news video here.
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IronGoat Engineer


Joined: Feb 28, 2005 Posts: 1687 Location: Missouri
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Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2010 4:37 pm Post subject: Re: Truck/Train collision in Acworth Ga. |
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Thankfully, the driver got out... but it was quite a "hit".
Bob/IG
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Irab Brakie


Joined: May 01, 2007 Posts: 122 Location: Swamp East Mo. near Clubb, Close to Poplar Bluff
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Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2010 9:37 pm Post subject: Re: Truck/Train collision in Acworth Ga. |
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I'll bet that made quite a racket!!!
Barney
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VicB Associate Editor


Joined: Mar 11, 2005 Posts: 1703 Location: Arm Pit, Georgia
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Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 9:36 am Post subject: Re: Truck/Train collision in Acworth Ga. |
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Train=1
Truck=0

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IronCity Telegraph Operator


Joined: Jan 17, 2010 Posts: 7 Location: Grove City,Pennsylvania
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Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 9:08 pm Post subject: Re: Truck/Train collision in Acworth Ga. |
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Wow, I heard of truck drivers finding ways to cut fuel costs but that takes the cake.
I don't know if you seen this wild ride it's my favorite:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-smEEHYdGQ
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SAL.Comet News Editor


Joined: Feb 23, 2005 Posts: 1202 Location: Five beers north of Atlanta
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Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2010 6:11 pm Post subject: Re: Truck/Train collision in Acworth Ga. |
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Just heard on the radio that another truck was stuck on the tracks in Kennesaw, I guess they will never learn.
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GearDrivenSteam Engineer


Joined: Sep 17, 2005 Posts: 1384 Location: Jones County, Georgia USA
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Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 3:57 am Post subject: Re: Truck/Train collision in Acworth Ga. |
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Damned trains just need to look where they're goin.
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