![]() For an unmanned train to get out onto the mainline the stars must clearly be in alignment, and that appeared to be just what happened here. Miraculously, there were no injuries.ĬSX #8888 quickly earned the nickname “Crazy Eight’s” and the investigation began over just what happened. Eventually, through the actions of second locomotive and crew the train was safely brought to a stop, 2 hours and 66 miles later. The 47 car train reached speeds upwards of 50 miles per hour while authorities made multiple attempts to stop it. It quickly began a high-speed journey south along the Columbus Subdivision through the communities of Findlay, Bowling Green, and Kenton. On CSX #8888 escaped from Stanley Yard in Toledo, OH. ![]() What many of the general public do not realize, is that Unstoppable is a dramatic retelling of real life events. While there’s no doubt that inaccuracies will abound (it is Hollywood after all), it should be at least remotely entertaining. You can watch the trailer for the movie here. Staring Denzel Washington, the movie tells the story of an unmanned runaway train and the attempts made to stop it. This Friday is the premiere of the movie Unstoppable.
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