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For sale 1 copy of THE TRAGEDY AT THE LOOMIS STREET CROSSING, Chuck Spinner, 2012, 124 pages. Softcover book in new mint condition. On April 25, 1946 on the Burlington Route at Loomis Crossing in Napervile, Illinois the EXPOSITION FLYER travelling at 80 to 85 mph passed through a red signal and smashed into the rear of the ADVANCE FLYER killing 39 passengers, 6 crew members, and injuring 69. This book gives the complete story of this horrible crash on the CB&Q. The author interviewed survivors and eyewitnesses; the book includes maps, photos of the accident, train consists, newspaper reports, police reports, and ICC Accident Investigation Report and much more. PRICE: $15.50 (FREE POSTAGE within the USA) pay with personal check or money order Contact off list: <melcarlson@sbcglobal.net> Thank You! __._,_.___ Posted by: Mel Carlson <melcarlson@sbcglobal.net> __,_._,___ |