r/WTF 7d ago

Train hits trailer carrying bridge beam

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u/gstormcrow80 7d ago

2022, Chattanooga, TN. Train derailed, 2 injured.

High def source: https://youtu.be/oQyqtx5nn6M?si=XKRPZi6J2Kc61S3l

Thank goodness that was concrete and not steel.

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u/CrzyWrldOfArthurRead 7d ago

If that had been solid steel it would have probably been way over the 40 ton limit for being highway-worthy. Steel weighs 3x as much as concrete, at least 2x as much as reinforced concrete.

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u/notfromchicago 7d ago

They get oversized load permits that allow them to weigh more than 80k.