About Trainwreck
Trainwreck originated in Northern California's Humboldt County in the late 1970s or early 1980s, crossing Mexican and Thai sativas with an Afghani indica to create a strain of surprisingly powerful effect for its era. The name refers either to the story of a nearby train accident during which the growers hastily harvested their crop, or simply to the disorienting force of the high — accounts vary.
The terpene profile is distinctively Northern California: menthol and pine lead, with a sharp lemon-citrus quality underneath and a spicy, peppery earthiness in the background. There is a cooling, almost minty quality to both the aroma and smoke that is highly distinctive and immediately recognisable to those familiar with the strain.
Effects justify the name — onset is rapid and forceful, combining a sharp cerebral rush with a surprisingly strong physical component that sets Trainwreck apart from most sativa-dominant strains. The mind is euphoric and elevated, creative and active, while the body simultaneously receives the indica relaxation from its Afghani heritage. This combination of active cerebral effects and physical ease makes Trainwreck uniquely versatile. The intensity eases after 30–45 minutes into a sustained, pleasant plateau.
The terpene profile is distinctively Northern California: menthol and pine lead, with a sharp lemon-citrus quality underneath and a spicy, peppery earthiness in the background. There is a cooling, almost minty quality to both the aroma and smoke that is highly distinctive and immediately recognisable to those familiar with the strain.
Effects justify the name — onset is rapid and forceful, combining a sharp cerebral rush with a surprisingly strong physical component that sets Trainwreck apart from most sativa-dominant strains. The mind is euphoric and elevated, creative and active, while the body simultaneously receives the indica relaxation from its Afghani heritage. This combination of active cerebral effects and physical ease makes Trainwreck uniquely versatile. The intensity eases after 30–45 minutes into a sustained, pleasant plateau.