Vernon Township in Durand in Shiawassee County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Train E243 Collision
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 22, 2024
1. Train E243 Collision Marker
On November 15, 2001 at 6:15 A.M. 29 miles east of here at the Andersonville Siding M.P. 37.5 on the Holly subdivision, train E243 enroute from Flatrock, MI to Flint, MI collided with train L533 that was bound for Detroit, MI
Killed were engineer Tom Landis of Durand and conductor Gary Chase of Owosso
Engineer Landris and conductor Chase were two professional and respected members of our railroad family.
We will cherish our memories of them and remember the tragic events of that day forever
Erected by BLE Division #650 Durand, MI UTU Local #1736 Flint, MI Canadian National Railroad.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical date for this entry is November 15, 2001.
Location. 42° 54.572′ N, 83° 58.982′ W. Marker is in Durand, Michigan, in Shiawassee County. It is in Vernon Township. Marker can be reached from the intersection of South Railroad Street and Ann Arbor Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 South Railroad Street, Durand MI 48429, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Durand Union Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Sandula Clock Tower (about 600 feet away, measured in
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Also see . . . Eastern Railroad Discussion > CN Collision, Oakland County, MI. Excerpt:
n auto-rack train and a doublestack train collided this morning at the east end of the Andersonville siding on the Holly Subdivision. Rescue crews reportedly are working to extricate a crew member from one of the engines. There is no further report of fatalities or injuries.(Submitted on January 24, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)
It appears from helicopter shots that Fox 2 Detroit is showing that the eastbound stacker ran past the end of the double track. The worst damaged engine, the one from which the rescue is being attempted, is GTW 4922. Other units in the wreck also appear to be GTW units.
Channel 2, which is giving the most detailed coverage of the incident, is reportingthat a half-mile radius has been evacuated because of the possibility of hazardous materials on board one of the trains. Of course, this the fact they say most breathlessly, even though it appears that none of the stack cars is burning or heavily involved in the impact. The east end of the Andersonville siding is relatively far from road access, which has complicated matters somewhat.Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 22, 20242. Train E243 Collision Marker
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 22, 2024
3. Train E243 Collision Marker
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 22, 2024
4. Train E243 Collision Marker
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 22, 2024
5. Train E243 Collision Marker
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 22, 2024
6. Train E243 Collision Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 24, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 55 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 24, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
