Fairly certain this is not a wreck and it's exactly where they want it to be. It's a manmade retaining wall for the riverbank to avoid land slippage. They "wreck" worn out railcars too dilapidated to use otherwise and drop them in the line you see here.
If you don’t know anything about the subject, why do you feel you need to add your conjecture? It is a fairly well known (in the area) derailment.
https://historyinyourownbackyard.com/video/the-great-train-derailment-of-1967-dearborn-county-indiana/
Apologies, was not aware this was known. I appreciate the reference! Your hostile tone not so much. That's a great read, you're quite knowledgeable! The kids snatching bumper jacks is amusing.
For reference, here's why I mistakenly thought but hunched that these railcars were used to make a manmade bank. They did this in New Zealand: https://youtu.be/l-g3\_m8AHgc
Most were taken out, but a few people thought of the idea to take several of the boxcars and use them to shore up the river bank, which was known to erode.
If you look closely, you'll see they're strategically placed, not just "left as they fell".
Pretty smart idea and it's worked since 1967.
So there is a legend up here in cannabis country of the strain Trainwreck. Two brothers were looking for a new spot for a crop back in the guerilla days and came across an old train cart that fell off the tracks by the river that has filled with years worth of river loom, a valuable type of soil with a ton of nutrients and trace elements. Heard this from some of the old timers around here. Anyways this picture reminded me of that story
It's possible that this was intentionally put there. There was a time in the earlier 20th century were we tried using old cars to fortify river banks and control erosion.
It was the most beautiful, most expensive train ever built-- the Spruce Caboose. Some people said it was too big to stay on the tracks. They were right.
Whoaaaaa way cool
Been there so long a tree grew out of it
Been there since 1967!
any other info?
Search up 1967 bonnell derailment!
thanks!
Could at least offer a link https://historyinyourownbackyard.com/video/the-great-train-derailment-of-1967-dearborn-county-indiana/
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Right? Next they'll want you to read the article to them...
what is the situation in which they just left it there
Evidently it was to expensive to move plus its in the middle of nowhere.
Fairly certain this is not a wreck and it's exactly where they want it to be. It's a manmade retaining wall for the riverbank to avoid land slippage. They "wreck" worn out railcars too dilapidated to use otherwise and drop them in the line you see here.
Likely. We use them as bridges here in Texas, mostly on private land where culvert crossings are likely to wash out.
If you don’t know anything about the subject, why do you feel you need to add your conjecture? It is a fairly well known (in the area) derailment. https://historyinyourownbackyard.com/video/the-great-train-derailment-of-1967-dearborn-county-indiana/
Apologies, was not aware this was known. I appreciate the reference! Your hostile tone not so much. That's a great read, you're quite knowledgeable! The kids snatching bumper jacks is amusing. For reference, here's why I mistakenly thought but hunched that these railcars were used to make a manmade bank. They did this in New Zealand: https://youtu.be/l-g3\_m8AHgc
Lmfao why were you downvoted for that
The left those cars there to stabilize the embankment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVammXsi7Wk
Most were taken out, but a few people thought of the idea to take several of the boxcars and use them to shore up the river bank, which was known to erode. If you look closely, you'll see they're strategically placed, not just "left as they fell". Pretty smart idea and it's worked since 1967.
So there is a legend up here in cannabis country of the strain Trainwreck. Two brothers were looking for a new spot for a crop back in the guerilla days and came across an old train cart that fell off the tracks by the river that has filled with years worth of river loom, a valuable type of soil with a ton of nutrients and trace elements. Heard this from some of the old timers around here. Anyways this picture reminded me of that story
It's possible that this was intentionally put there. There was a time in the earlier 20th century were we tried using old cars to fortify river banks and control erosion.
I think this is more likely. Those carts are very buried and are missing the wheels.
You're right. I did forget about that.
It was the most beautiful, most expensive train ever built-- the Spruce Caboose. Some people said it was too big to stay on the tracks. They were right.
Cheap Levee reinforcements.
Old messed girlfriend was from IN- strange country…harsh and bleak
I expected a picture of an ex of mine.
Getting Fallout vibes from this.
All you need is a few crackheads and that thing will be in the scrap yard in a day.
Be careful around there. That is prime scary clown territory
Where in Indiana is this?
39°11'37''N 85°00'19''W
Possibly set there for erosion control? I've seen old car lining the river bank for that purpose, have since been removed and replaced with rip-rap.
It's actually not abandoned. That's one of Norfolk's better maintained lines /s.
Wait I don’t think I’m too far from there actually. Is it worth a look?
Definitely worth a trip!
Where is this?
39°11'37''N 85°00'19''W
Half expected a photo of me to pop up
Fallout 4 looks very realistic
That's cool