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📅 15 May, 2001

A CSX EMD SD40-2 8888 rolls out of a train yard in Walbridge, Ohio, with 47 freight cars, including some tank cars with flammable chemical, after its...

A CSX EMD SD40-2 8888 rolls out of a train yard in Walbridge, Ohio, with 47 freight cars, including some tank cars with flammable chemical, after its engineer fails to reboard it after setting a yard switch. It travels south driverless for 66 miles (106 km) until it was brought to a halt near Kenton. The incident became the inspiration for the 2010 film Unstoppable.

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Quick Historical Facts: 2001

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    Timeline: Occurred during the 21th Century.

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    Date Frequency: This event is commemorated every May 25.

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    Legacy: Linked to the broader historical developments of 2001.

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    Global Impact: Categorized under historical milestones of May.

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As of 2026, the event A CSX EMD SD40-2 8888 rolls out of a train yard in Walbridge, Ohio, with 47 freight cars, including some tank cars with flammable chemical, after its... occurred approximately 25 years ago.