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PRR Wreck At Canan Station, 1940 |
| Description: |
Here is a newspaper article entitled "16 Freight Cars Derailed As Auto Hits Train; None Injured." It was published in the 16 May 1940 issue of the "Altoona Tribune," pages one and two. Textual Quote: "Front locomotive 6710 was in charge of Engineman G.W. Mough. Conductor W. Miner was in charge of the train. Two pusher engines, 4576 and 3204, were piloted by Enginemen C.D. Cort and H.H. Hanley. Crew members reported the signal lights at the crossing were working as the train passed."" |
| Photo Date: |
5/16/1940 Upload Date: 3/12/2025 4:56:07 AM |
| Location: |
Canan, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Wreck |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6710(4-8-2) PRR 4576(2-10-0) PRR 3204(2-10-0) |
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PRR Wreck At Canan Station, #1 of 3, 1940 |
| Description: |
Here is the first of three photos included in a newspaper article entitled "16 Freight Cars Derailed As Auto Hits Train; None Injured." It was published in the 16 May 1940 issue of the "Altoona Tribune." |
| Photo Date: |
5/15/1940 Upload Date: 3/12/2025 4:56:30 AM |
| Location: |
Canan, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Wreck |
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PRR Wreck At Canan Station, #2 of 3, 1940 |
| Description: |
Here is the second of three photos included in a newspaper article entitled "16 Freight Cars Derailed As Auto Hits Train; None Injured." It was published in the 16 May 1940 issue of the "Altoona Tribune." |
| Photo Date: |
5/15/1940 Upload Date: 3/12/2025 4:56:51 AM |
| Location: |
Canan, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Wreck |
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7 Comments: 0 |
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PRR Wreck At Canan Station, #3 of 3, 1940 |
| Description: |
Here is the third of three photos included in a newspaper article entitled "16 Freight Cars Derailed As Auto Hits Train; None Injured." It was published in the 16 May 1940 issue of the "Altoona Tribune." Partial Caption: "The aftermath of an automobile colliding with a freight train." |
| Photo Date: |
5/15/1940 Upload Date: 3/12/2025 4:57:10 AM |
| Location: |
Canan, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Wreck |
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