Review of Unstoppable (2010) by Duluthengineer2 — 16 Nov 2010
As a slam-bang exciting film, this is great. But anyone familiar with railroads will notice many errors. Just a few: the engineer of No. 1206 states that it has 5000 HP. But it is an SD-40, 3000 HP.
A central figure is described as a" Yardmaster", yet she appears to control the entire subdivision. Only a Superintendent or Trainmaster would have that responsibility, especially in an emergency.
A minor sub-plot, that the engineer has been involuntarily retired with "half benefits" is blatantly illegal and simply does not happen under modern law. Speed-limit signs (visible on a bridge) are not in use on any railroad--they seem to be like highway signs.
Anyhow, see it (8.
This review of Unstoppable (2010) was written by Duluthengineer2 on 16 Nov 2010.
Unstoppable has generally received positive reviews.
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