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" |
Date:
8/27/1974 |
Location:
Claremont, NC Map ![Show Claremont on a rail map](/images/map_us.gif) |
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![Southern Rwy Head On Collision](http://s3.amazonaws.com/rrpa_photos/135205/SOU%20GP30%202557_GP38_2%205722%20wreck%20frbw.jpg) |
Picture Categories: Roster,Wreck |
This picture is part of album: Southern Rwy Accident - Claremont, NC |