Train car derails, damages tracks

Posted on February 23, 2018

A busted wheel is the suspected culprit that caused a train car to jump the tracks Tuesday night, chew through 800 crossties and bust the asphalt like a jackhammer at seven crossings.

Not only did the damage bring a halt to train service along the railway, but it also resulted in the closure of seven city streets, from Drew to Wilcox – effectively halting through-traffic from Highway 19 to downtown Perry along those streets. Access to Highway 19 remained open on Willow, Julia and Ash Streets.

PHOTO: Workers with R. J. Corman Railroad Services used specialized equipment to pick up and set a train rail car back on the tracks near the railroad crossing at West Wilcox Street Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.

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