Atomic Train

==Plot==

==Plot==

{{unreferenced section|date=September 2024}}

{{unreferenced section|date=September 2024}}

In Stillwater, [[Utah]], Bradshaw Disposal Services is transporting a Russian [[Nuclear weapon|nuclear bomb]] slated to be decommissioned. An employee, John Henry Bradshaw, decides to cut operating costs by [[Contraband|concealing]] it in a [[Rail freight transport|freight train]] laden with biomedical and flammable chemicals bound for [[Denver]]. The train loses all brakes when its air hoses split apart, becoming a high-speed [[Runaway train|runaway]]. The lead engineer, Wally Phister, notifies rail dispatchers Ed Brown & Christina Roselli of the emergency and unsuccessfully attempts to re-connect the brake hoses but crushes his hand. Ed & Christina plans to set up a [[Derail|portable derailer]] ahead of the runaway at Silver Gorge. John Seger, a [[National Transportation Safety Board]] investigator trying to bond with his stepson, Chance, is also notified of the situation and boards the chasing locomotive–operated by Ray–via a [[National Park Service|Park Ranger]] [[helicopter]].

In Stillwater, [[Utah]], Bradshaw Disposal Services is transporting a Russian [[Nuclear weapon|nuclear bomb]] slated to be decommissioned. An employee, John Henry Bradshaw, decides to cut operating costs by [[Contraband|concealing]] it in a [[Rail freight transport|freight train]] laden with biomedical and flammable chemicals bound for [[Denver]]. The train loses all brakes when its air hoses split apart, becoming a high-speed [[Runaway train|runaway]]. The lead engineer, Wally Phister, notifies rail dispatchers Ed Brown & Christina Roselli of the emergency and unsuccessfully attempts to re-connect the brake hoses but crushes his hand. Ed & Christina plans to set up a [[Derail|portable derailer]] ahead of the runaway at Silver Gorge. John Seger, a [[National Transportation Safety Board]] investigator trying to bond with his stepson, Chance, is also notified of the situation and boards the chasing locomotive–operated by Ray–via a [[National Park Service|Park Ranger]] [[helicopter]].

Ed Brown and Christina Roselli abort the planned derailment when another employee from Bradshaw Disposal Systems warns them about a nuclear bomb. This allows John and Ray to catch up and couple the runaway to engage its brakes, slowing it down. However, the couplers gave way, forcing John to board the train. Brakeman Tucker Ames is killed when he is thrown off the caboose and onto the tracks. Lieutenant Colonel Tom Levy from [[Nuclear Emergency Support Team|NEST]] contacts John and tasks him to locate the bomb and identify the payload. John eventually locates the bomb inside a [[boxcar]], and relays the information to Denver Railroad Control, finally confirming the threat. In the state of bedlam across the city, Megan's ex-husband Noris "Mac" Mackenzie, a police officer, responds to a [[Hostage|hostage situation]] while Beau Randall, another police officer, alongside his wife, leads a large civilian convoy via a firetruck to evacuate the trapped civilians out of Denver.

Ed and Christina abort the planned derailment when another employee from Bradshaw Disposal Systems warns them about a nuclear bomb. This allows John and Ray to catch up and couple the runaway to engage its brakes, slowing it down. However, the couplers gave way, forcing John to board the train. Brakeman Tucker Ames is killed when he is thrown off the caboose and onto the tracks. Lieutenant Colonel Tom Levy from [[Nuclear Emergency Support Team|NEST]] contacts John and tasks him to locate the bomb and identify the payload. John eventually locates the bomb inside a [[boxcar]], and relays the information to Denver Railroad Control, finally confirming the threat. In the state of bedlam across the city, Megan's ex-husband Noris "Mac" Mackenzie, a police officer, responds to a [[Hostage|hostage situation]] while Beau Randall, another police officer, alongside his wife, leads a large civilian convoy via a firetruck to evacuate the trapped civilians out of Denver.

John attempts to stop the train from reaching Jackson Summit – the final ascent grade before Denver – by jamming the electrical lock using a crowbar. His efforts are successful but short-lived. Against Brown's orders, Ray speeds forward in an attempt to rescue the crew but realizes too late of the runaway's slowing, and slams into the caboose, disengaging the brakes. Realizing there is no way to stop it, John convinces Wally to abandon the train. Train conductor Stan Atkins – the last man on the crew – attempts to re-connect the air hoses but falls off and dies. Now completely unmanned, the train speeds down the mountain and careens off the track at Millers Bend, the final derailment site set up near Denver. Although the bomb does not detonate, the chemicals on the wrecked train are set ablaze.

John attempts to stop the train from reaching Jackson Summit – the final ascent grade before Denver – by jamming the electrical lock using a crowbar. His efforts are successful but short-lived. Against Brown's orders, Ray speeds forward in an attempt to rescue the crew but realizes too late of the runaway's slowing, and slams into the caboose, disengaging the brakes. Realizing there is no way to stop it, John convinces Wally to abandon the train. Train conductor Stan Atkins – the last man on the crew – attempts to re-connect the air hoses but falls off and dies. Now completely unmanned, the train speeds down the mountain and careens off the track at Millers Bend, the final derailment site set up near Denver. Although the bomb does not detonate, the chemicals on the wrecked train are set ablaze.