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Amtrak Southwest Chief Derails
Wednesday, March 15, 2000
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The Amtrak Southwest Chief derailed near Topeka, Kansas shortly after 2 AM on Wednesday
morning, March 15, 2000. Further details and links will be posted to this page throughout
the day.
Updated information provided by Gene Poon and John Mills via the
All-Aboard Mail List:
- Dorm 39006 remained on the track
- Coach 34131 remained on the track
- Snack-Coach 35003 derailed its rear truck
- Lounge 33046 is on its side
- Diner 38049 is on its side
- Sleeper 32094 is on its side
- Sleeper 32118 is on its side
- Smoking Coach 31533 is on its side - it was being deadheaded
- Express Box 71046 is on its side
- Express Box 71087 in on its side
- remaining express box and roadrailers are upright but scattered
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