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NTSB
Railroad Accident Report
Figure 6. Accident site showing derailed cars, catenary structures locations.
Figure 7. Damaged catenary supports (left); example of undamaged catenary supports (right).
1.8.2 Damage to Passenger Car Windows and Injuries
Exterior window zip strips were found on and to the right of the tracks (in the direction of travel) starting between the point of derailment and catenary support structure N121.[1] Blue material from exterior decals on a passenger car was found on the outer rail of track 1. This evidence shows that at least one passenger car, and likely more, was on its side at this point in the derailment sequence. The second, third, and fourth passenger cars rolled onto their sides and were dragged on the ground and extensively damaged on their right sides. On the second car,
- ↑ Zip strips are removable inserts around the rail car's window openings that can be pulled out so that the windows can be removed during emergencies or maintenance.
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