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Published February 08, 2012, 12:00 AM

Train derailment in Red Wing

A Canadian Pacific freight train derailed in Red Wing on Sunday Feb. 5, 2012.


Two cars tipped completely and 17 others left the train tracks near Bay Point Park on Sunday. About 50 people were involved in the response, cleanup and repairs. --Photo by Tim Alms

  • Two cars tipped completely and 17 others left the train tracks near Bay Point Park on Sunday. About 50 people were involved in the response, cleanup and repairs. --Photo by Tim Alms
  • A Canadian Pacific freight train derailed in Red Wing Sunday morning. All affected cars were empty and no injuries were reported. --Photo by Tim Alms
  • Crews work to clear the train tracks. --Photo by Paul Kampe
  • A train car lays at an angle after a Canadian Pacific train derailed on Feb. 5. --Photo by Paul Kampe
  • There was no danger to the public after 19 empty train cars derailed in Red Wing on Sunday. --Photo by Paul Kampe
  • Part of a Canadian Pacific freight train lays on its side after nineteen cars left the tracks on Sunday Feb. 5. --Photo by Paul Kampe