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On Wednesday September 28, 2005, Train 21 the Texas Eagle carrying 78 passengers and 12 crew members derailed in eastern Missouri, between Saint Louis and Popplar Bluff, after apparently striking boulders on the tracks from a rockslide. There were 30 injuries, none life threatening.

The consists involved was:

54 P42
39008 Transition Sleeper (revenue)
31026 Coach Baggage
34032 Coach
38030 Diner
34097 Coach
32057 Sleeping Car