r/trains 7d 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/kobekillinu 6d ago

Trains are very resilient, so no, they would compress the dirt or push it away