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MONOGRAPH NG-018 · NG PHARMACOPEIA

Trainwreck

HYBRID

Trainwreck is old-growth Humboldt County cannabis royalty. The three-way landrace cross — Mexican, Thai, and Afghani — dates back to the Northern California growing scene of the 1970s. It's one of the oldest continuously cultivated named strains and the parent of Pineapple Express. The name comes from the intense, fast-hitting onset that can overwhelm unprepared users.

THC
18-25%
CBD
0.1%
Onset
2-5 min (fast!)
Demand
52/100
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Identification

SpecimenTrainwreck
ClassificationHYBRID  65% Sativa / 35% Indica
Genetic lineageMexican Sativa × Thai Sativa × Afghani Indica
BreederUnknown (Humboldt County)
First documentedLate 1960s/1970s
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Cannabinoid assay

THC
18-25%
CBD
0.1%
0%5101520253035%
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Terpene profile

Myrcene
0.35%
Earthy grounding
Limonene
0.22%
Citrus energy
Pinene
0.18%
Pine clarity
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Subjective effects

Onset2-5 min (fast!)
Duration2-3 hours
Indicated windowDaytime (experienced users). Start low.

Trainwreck hits fast and strong — like a train. The onset is a rush of euphoric energy that can be overwhelming for new users but is exhilarating for experienced ones. The sativa cerebral rush eventually settles into body relaxation, but the ride getting there is intense. Named for a reason.

Energetic euphoriaCreativityHappinessPain reliefFocus
ParanoiaAnxietyDry mouth
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Therapeutic applications (reported)

PainPTSDAnxietyMigrainesFatigue
Reported applications from user-survey aggregates and observational data; not clinical indications. Data compiled from published lab ranges, breeder documentation, and user-report aggregates. Figures vary by batch, phenotype, and cultivation. Informational only — not medical advice. Verify with your dispensary and its certificate of analysis.
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Organoleptic properties

Flavor notesPine, Lemon, Earthy, Spicy, Sweet
Aroma profileSharp pine, Lemon, Earthy, Pungent
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Administration routes

Flower (bong)Fast onset for the full Trainwreck experience.
Small dosesPotent — respect it.
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Cultivation data

DifficultyEasy to Moderate
Flowering8-10 weeks
HeightTall (6-8 feet)
Yield (indoor)500-600g/m²
Yield (outdoor)700-800g/plant
ClimateMediterranean to coastal.
TechniquesTopping for height control. Big yielder outdoors.
NotesOne of the oldest named strains still popular. Humboldt County legend. Three-way landrace cross makes it extremely vigorous. Resistant to most issues. Parent of Pineapple Express.
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Market data

Price / eighth$25-45
Avg rating4.1 (8,200 reviews)
Dispensary reach~1,100 locations
Demand index
 52/100
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Cross-references

Registry · NormalizeGreen.com
Data compiled from published lab ranges, breeder documentation, and user-report aggregates. Figures vary by batch, phenotype, and cultivation. Informational only — not medical advice. Verify with your dispensary and its certificate of analysis.