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Tornado vs. train: Guess who wins?
A well-placed video camera picks up the derailment of a train caused by a mighty blast from a passing tornado.
Mon, Jan 18 2010 at 2:39 PM

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Nature, Train & Rail, Tornado, Transportation

Photo: Paul L. Nettles/Flickr

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Rick Jun 19 2011 at 2:46 PM

You can see the sparks in the distance and then you realize the rest of the train is still hurtling along - right toward you! Amazing video - thanks!

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