Trainwreck
Trainwreck
Also known as: Train Wreck, TW
Overview
Trainwreck is a hybrid cannabis strain resulting from the crossing of three distinct landrace strains: Mexican Sativa, Thai Sativa, and Afghani Indica. It is believed to have emerged in Northern California during the 1970s, with the strain's name said to have originated from a fateful train accident near the cultivation site, which disrupted the transportation of the harvested plants. The strain was developed in Northern California's Emerald Triangle, where local growers crossed Mexican and Thai sativas with a resin-heavy Afghani indica, resulting in a strain with about 80% sativa dominance. One of Trainwreck's defining features is its distinct aroma and flavor, often described as having a pungent, earthy scent with hints of pine and citrus. When consumed, Trainwreck offers a smooth and flavorful smoke that can leave a lasting impression on the palate. Trainwreck buds are commonly light green, large, and rounded, with stubby orange pistils and a thick coating of amber trichomes. Known for its West Coast roots and layered genetics, the Trainwreck strain stands as one of the most recognizable sativa-dominant hybrids in cannabis history, with cultivators and legacy enthusiasts celebrating its distinct profile, dynamic growth characteristics, and enduring presence in the terpene-rich strain landscape.
Effects
Reported Medical Uses
- Users report relief from migraines, pain, and arthritis
- May help with anxiety, ADD/ADHD, and PTSD
- Often used for alleviating chronic pain, reducing stress and anxiety, and aiding in appetite stimulation
- May help with managing anxiety and depression when used in low doses
- Users report mood lift and physical relief for chronic pain or fatigue
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Possible Negative Effects
Growing Information
Trainwreck thrives in outdoor gardens or greenhouses where temperatures stay consistently warm, though too much humidity can lead to mold during the dense flower phase. Indoors, climate control is easier, making it a solid pick for hands-on growers with regular pruning, light training, and solid airflow. Expect a flowering time of 9 to 10 weeks. Indoors, skilled growers can harvest around 400 to 500 grams per square meter, while outdoors in optimal conditions, the Trainwreck plant can yield up to 800 grams per plant by mid-October. Trainwreck is resilient and adaptable, making it relatively easy to grow for beginners and experienced cultivators, though it's known for vigorous growth requiring ample room to expand.
Genetics
Child Strains
- Allen Wrench
- Auto Pineapple Express
- Auto Purple Wreck
- Auto Trainwreck
- BLZ Bud
- Barrel Of Monkeys
- Big Wreck
- Blackberry Cobbler
- Blackberry Trainwreck
- Blood Wreck
- Blue Lagoon
- Blueberry Express
- Blueberry Trainwreck
- Caboose
- Cal Train Wreck
- Green Ribbon
- Hawaiian Sunrise
- Jack Wreck
- Kandy Kush
- Lemon Wreck
- Night Train
- OG Trainwreck
- Permafrost
- Pineapple Express
- Pineapple Trainwreck
- Purple Trainwreck
- Purple Wreck
- Wild Cherry