Gives a whole new meaning to:
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Fixed it for ya.
Is this what they mean when they say Ford trucks are "torture tested"?Or just having some really bad luck? Between the chip and commodity shortages now there was a train derailment with F150's onboard. Luckily no one was injured but there's a lot of damaged trucks.
https://www.freep.com/story/money/c...s-crushed-missouri-train-accident/5494548001/
Train derails, crushing newly built Ford F-150 pickups traveling through Missouri
I assume that because these are full of hard-to-get electronics and wrapped in expensive aluminum panels they might be more apt to try and salvage some of them.I worked for Penn Central and Conrail 1975 to 1984, worked a derailment of new full size vans. No salvage, the big Cats crushed and pancaked every van, not sure if that is what to be done here.
I remember that well. The way they graffiti the box cars now can you imagine what the vehicles would look like?Remember when you were actually able to see the automobiles on the train cars? I guess due to vandalism or theft the train cars were outfitted with those side panels.
I believe it is a liability more than anything. In todays eco friendly environment, I would think they would have to be disposed of their fluids and recycled where possible. Maybe someone here has more relevant info on how the railroads handle a salvage operation like this.I assume that because these are full of hard-to-get electronics and wrapped in expensive aluminum panels they might be more apt to try and salvage some of them.
It's hard to see all the pre-productions ones crushed too. I get why they do it but man seeing hundreds of Broncos head for the crusher is heartbreaking.I worked for Penn Central and Conrail 1975 to 1984, worked a derailment of new full size vans. No salvage, the big Cats crushed and pancaked every van, not sure if that is what to be done here.