Portland and Western engines derailed on a wooden trestle in Toledo, Oregon. This accident occurred on January 21st, 2026 and we were on the scene just hours after it occurred. This video shows the beginning of the cleanup operation as workers prepare to rescue the stranded locomotives.
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And here: https://youtu.be/UBievh8ETOc?si=KXvdwRgRg2omQXkC
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