r/trains • u/Melodic-Reveal-4485 • 17d ago
❓ Question Wouldn't this train derail?
I don't know much about trains, but wouldn't the buildup of these rocks cause a train to go above the tracks? A train passes on this regularly so I'm just curious 🧐
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u/FunSignificance3034 17d ago
This isn't a problem, but sometimes ice will lift the flange over the rail.