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| Title: |
Southern Rwy Head On Collision |
| Description: |
Here is a dramatic photo of Southern GP38-2 #5122 mid-air after a head on collision near Claremont, North Carolina. A note attached to the photo state "CTPO82701-8-27/74-CLAREMONT, N.C.:Two Southern Railway trains collided 8/27 near hear, injuring three persons. The double-engine collided with the westbound train pulling eight cars. (UPI jm/dd" |
| Photo Date: |
8/27/1974 Upload Date: 3/7/2020 6:24:34 AM |
| Location: |
Claremont, NC |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Wreck |
| Locomotives: |
SOU 5122(GP38-2) SOU 2557(GP30) |
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473 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Southern Train No. 114's Connection |
| Description: |
Illuminated by the low winter sun, the Missouri Pacific’s connection to Southern Railway train No, 114 was descending the Huey P. Long Bridge. In a few minutes the train would stop at the east end of the bridge and a Southern crew would get on board. The train was powered by GP30 2557, GP35 2661, GP30 2554 and GP35 2713. (approximate date of photo) |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/1975 Upload Date: 7/8/2020 10:11:52 AM |
| Location: |
New Orleans, LA |
| Author: |
PAUL H. OLIVER photo |
| Categories: |
Bridge |
| Locomotives: |
SOU 2557(GP30) |
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305 Comments: 0 |
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