--- In BRHSlist@y..., PSHedgpeth@a... wrote:
> Russ et al
>
> There are two more that, in my opinion top that one
>
> In 1953 there was a 100 MPH turnover of train No. 14 east of
Creston, IA
> because the fireman was back in the engine room and the hoghead
was whittling
> a piece of plywood to fit the window of the door behind him which
wouldn't
> roll up after the fireman had rolled it down at Creston.
>
>
>
heard this accident cussed and discussed most of my younger years.
caused men to take sides, IIRC. 14 was still carrying passengers
at that time and several? were killed. thru some up above in the old
metal luggage racks and did awful things to them in those old
heavyweight cars. hero was condr or flagman who went back with a
broken leg to flag and stopped a freight. (it didn't break a rail??
or something) sorry can't remember his name. (trying to say seaburg)
lead unit went over on its right side and acted just like a plow and
a funnel. filled that cab on the e unit with dirt, forget how hard
they say it packed it in there. investigators took every pound of
dirt out and sifted it looking for clues. i read the online account
a few years ago and it does not sound like the same wreck i heard
discussed back in the mid 50's. probably said more than i should out
of respect to departed west ottumwa men.
warren
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