So what's with the wrecked train car?

[cstenger5]

I hadn't gone down the Hilton hill (whatever that trail is called) in a while until this past Tuesday, and found the end of it blocked by a wrecked rail car. Anyone know what happened?

[kmax]

http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2010-03-27/news/bal-md.derail27mar27_1_csx-spokesman-bob-sullivan-freight-train-eight-cars

Surprised its still there!

[cstenger5]

Yep, still there, on it's side. There's some sort of salt or sand-like stuff spilled out of it.

[mtbGreg]

Yep, still there, on it's side. There's some sort of salt or sand-like stuff spilled out of it.

Yeah it's weird. I fell in it the other day and got some up my nose. After that I rode really, really fast. :D

[escatmore]

You're silly. They are plastic pellets, I believe. And the car will be there until CSX gets around to removing it. Could be a month or two even. According to the news reports I've read it's on their property and poses no danger, environmental or otherwise, to the park. I doubt they are concerned with blocked trail.

eric