I have forwarded this to the BRHSlist to see if anyone might have
information for you. It would be extremely helpful to see the photographs.
Do you have a way of scanning them to send them via email? If not, would
you mind photocopying them and sending them to the BRHS Archives? Our
address is:
BRHS Archives
3040 Southoaks Place
St. Louis, MO 63129
Thanks!
-----Original Message-----
From: Judith Hanf [mailto:j.m.hanf@e...]
Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2001 12:27 PM
To: brhs@n...
Subject: Burlington Train No. 47 Wreck
I was given your society's name in the hope that you might be able to give
me some information.
I have some photographs of a train wreck that I think were taken by someone
named "Goold". The bottom of one of the photos has the words "Wreck of
Burlington Train No. 47 - June 10, 190 . The last number of the date is
obliterated by a crease from the negative. Otherwise all the photos are in
pristine condition. There is one of part of the train being pulled out of
the river/water, and another of a mangled car. The final photos are of
tower/station 38, and one of just the tracks with a single car on them.
Could you please tell me a little about this wreck, what year it happened,
and any other information you might have. My grandfather, who worked on the
railroads died before I ever got to learn the story behind these photos.
Thank you
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