2001day.year
A CSX EMD SD40-2 rolls out of a train yard in Walbridge, Ohio, with 47 freight cars, including some tank cars with flammable chemical, after its engineer fails to reboard it after setting a yard switch. It travels south driverless for 66 miles (106 km) until it was brought to a halt near Kenton. The incident became the inspiration for the 2010 film Unstoppable.
A runaway CSX train rolled 66 miles without a crew in Ohio on May 15, 2001, inspiring the film Unstoppable.
On May 15, 2001, a CSX EMD SD40-2 diesel locomotive rolled out of a yard in Walbridge, Ohio, after its engineer failed to reboard.
The unmanned train traveled 66 miles at speeds up to 50 mph, carrying 47 freight cars, including tankers with hazardous chemicals.
Railroad personnel and state authorities coordinated a pursuit to bring the train safely to a halt near Kenton.
The incident raised questions about rail safety protocols and yard procedures.
It later inspired the 2010 Hollywood film Unstoppable starring Denzel Washington.
The successful intervention prevented a potential environmental and public safety disaster.
2001
CSX
EMD SD40-2
rolls out of a train yard
Walbridge
tank cars
Kenton
Unstoppable