Reports are coming in, with photos, of damage to the Whitewater Valley Scenic RR in Indiana from currently-ongoing flooding. From Noah Smith on the Facebook group Ahead of the Torch:
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The Whitewater Valley Railroad Museum in Connersville, Indiana, has been hit by catastrophic flooding unlike anything this area has experienced. The museum has canceled all operations and events until further notice as they begin dealing with the aftermath.
Much of the railroad is still underwater, and unfortunately the areas where the water has receded are revealing just how serious the damage is.
Historic railroad equipment was sitting in water that reached up into the cars, leaving irreplaceable equipment, structures, and railroad property exposed to prolonged flooding. As the water continues to recede, more damage will undoubtedly come to light.
Much of the railroad is still underwater, and unfortunately the areas where the water has receded are revealing just how serious the damage is.
Historic railroad equipment was sitting in water that reached up into the cars, leaving irreplaceable equipment, structures, and railroad property exposed to prolonged flooding. As the water continues to recede, more damage will undoubtedly come to light.
The supplied images are grim. The first view looks down the tracks towards their main shop from 1st St. in south Connersville, about a half-mile south of their Connersville depot:
And more rain is reportedly on the way. Another online report from "The 765" FB account:
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CONNERSVILLE FLOODING UPDATE — 1:10 A.M.
Flooding continues to impact Connersville early Thursday morning. The Whitewater River is now at approximately 18.85 feet, which is just below the 19-foot threshold for major flooding. It is still forecast to rise to approximately 23 feet. Fayette County is now in a Red Travel Status due to flooding. Red Travel status means emergency traffic only.
Flooding continues to impact Connersville early Thursday morning. The Whitewater River is now at approximately 18.85 feet, which is just below the 19-foot threshold for major flooding. It is still forecast to rise to approximately 23 feet. Fayette County is now in a Red Travel Status due to flooding. Red Travel status means emergency traffic only.
Link to fundraising effort (not yet confirmed as official or approved):
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-fo ... ood-relief