Massive Train Derailment Occurs 17 Miles Northwest Of Cheyenne [View all]

Source: cowboystatedaily.com


A BNSF train carrying dozens of double-stacked freight cars derailed early Friday morning northwest of Cheyenne. Although no cause has been given, residents blame the wind. "This is the worst wind we've ever seen, and it’s been blowing for days now."


Andrew Rossi & Jimmy Orr December 19, 20256 min read


After several days of hurricane-force winds, including a 144-mph blast in western Wyoming, double-stacked freight cars fell off railroad tracks near Federal, Wyoming, about 17 miles northwest of Cheyenne, one of the state’s windiest corridors.

Neighbors said they believe dozens of train shipping containers toppled off the tracks sometime between 10 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. Friday.

Linda Brandtberg Pette, who lives near the unincorporated community in Laramie County, saw the aftermath of the derailment from her home, only a quarter of a mile away from her house. ......................


"150 Cars, Minimum"

Scott Lacy, who lives right next to the train tracks near the windy outpost had just got done surveying the damage Friday, driving on a dirt road parallel to the tracks..............................................


Read more: https://cowboystatedaily.com/2025/12/19/freight-cars-topple-off-tracks-after-wyomings-fierce-windstorm/

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Train derailment near the former town of Federal, Wyoming, on Friday, December 19, 2025 (Jimmy Orr, Cowboy State Daily)

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