On March 2nd 1999, these pictures were taken of BN SD40-2 #8071 after a wreck near Lafayette, Louisiana.  The locomoive hit a tanker truck loaded with salt water.  The locomotive was lightly damaged.  Only the left side of the pilot, the handrails, the steps, and the brake cylendars were damaged.

Photo:  Andy Chier

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