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Originally Posted by twofifty
Have they changed? Apparently newer tank cars are built from thicker steel, so as to resist puncturing in a derail.
This particular RR was near bankruptcy a few years ago when they lost their lumber shipping biz. They survived by getting into the oil biz. Am guessing they bought used thin-wall cars that were perhaps being phased out by outfits like CNR, CPR, BN???
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Tank cars need to be tested every few years.
The whole story hasnt been told yet, but I'm sure there is more to it. Some things I can relate to, but as for a mode of power side I cannot comment.