Re: Flying Flanger

Jerry Day Wrote:
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> February 5, 1916
>
> One day this week, the flanger, being used by the
> C&S to clear the rails of ice and snow, became
> detached from the train ... at the Saint Elmo water
> tank, and started off down the grade.
> The car kept the rails for about two miles and is
> estimated to have gained a speed of at least 75
> miles per hour. On a sharp curve, it jumped the
> track and plunged into the bank, completely
> clearing the right-of-way and did not injure
> the track one bit.

Saint Elmo be Praised!! ... or should we thank The Flying Nun ...  



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/05/2010 05:06PM by Russo Loco.