I just heard from a friend of mine that 2 hours ago, UP 1988, 1996 and 4141 derailed when an axel on the 1988 broke in 2. Details are sketchy, so i am not sure if these units were involved or if they really did derail. Report has it that they Derailed in Edlestien, IL.
Rumor is totally false.
1988 had a broken gearbox, and had to be set out.
The rest of the train arrived safely in Proviso this morning, where I saw it with my own eyes.
Check out the last few posts in the Trackside Lounge; the story’s all there, except for a discrepancy on the current location of the 1988.
BTW, glad to see you–your fiancee doing ok?
Shes just now starting to show signs of improvement