It has been a long week for Toni and Lori Pfeifer. A week ago today, a Union Pacific train derailed in Hays

and one of the cars went through the building that housed their business, Pfeifer Cabinet and Construction.

“We don’t know a lot more today than we did a week ago,” Lori told Hays Post.

Tony learned early last Tuesday morning that the building he housed his business the past 22 years was in the path of the train derailment. “We had a gazillion text messages and calls but didn’t hear them because his phone was in the other room,” said Lori. “They wanted to tell us about the accident and the big fire and that we wouldn’t be able to get to the building.” They did get to see the building from a distance in the early afternoon following the accident.

Tony lost much of his current work and various antique items in the building. He was able to salvage some of his stain and varnish work. However, diesel and water flooded the area where he does most of his woodwork. A friend has allowed him to temporarily use a building for some of his current projects.

“We have insurance and have met with the insurance adjuster from Union Pacific,” Lori said. “ We have no idea on the amount of the loss. Now it’s going to be a waiting game and we have no idea how long it will take to get this resolved.”