I had a rare day trackside this past Wednesday when Matt rolled up. As we hung out, he heard on the scanner a 7 unit train roll into NTW. One unit had reportedly shot a piston through the locomotive's shell. I think that would be a pants changing event, if you were next to the train!

Any one know what happened or where (geographically speaking) it ejected? How common is it?

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I have heard of EVO,s doing that before but I havent heard anything about this event yet

I've never seen it happen before, but here is a video of it happening to a GE AC4400.

I would not want to be standing next to one when it does blow a piston.

That would get my attention in a hurry!

was that just for the turbo issue on th evo or everything ? being a mechanic we stand right next to the engine in notch 8 and yes sometimes its a little unerving