| Locomotive Details |
Location/Date of Photo |
» Colorado & Southern (more..)
» EMD F7(A) (more..) |
» Broomfield (more..)
» Broomfield, Colorado, USA (more..)
» September 22, 1958 |
| Locomotive No./Train ID |
Photographer |
» CS 700D (more..)
» CS 77 (more..) |
» Jim Hinkhouse (more..)
» Contact Jim Hinkhouse |
| Remarks: C&S Denver-Cheyenne freight extra 700D plowed in to on-time southbound Billings-Denver passenger train #30 at 6:48 a.m. in Broomfield, CO, when it failed to wait at Utah Junction or hold the siding at Semper. The collision destroyed CB&Q E7 #9936B and C&S F7-A 700D, and killed both engineers and one fireman. Detailed information about the collision can be found here. |
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This photo has been favorited by 64 members.
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Posted by Walter Scriptunas II - www.scriptunasimages.com on September 24, 2009
What is the shed type structure behind the E unit? Very interesting photo and good catch! |
Posted by Michael Edwards on September 25, 2009
What an incredible shot! Thank you for sharing. |
Posted by Bernie Feltman on September 25, 2009
I agree about sharing this classic and graphic photograph, Jim. Really moving image |
Posted by Doug Wolfe on September 25, 2009
Oh man, what a wreck. Great classic Jim. Thanks for posting. |
Posted by Doug Wolfe on September 25, 2009
The official cause of this accident is listed as a train order error. Three people were killed. Again, great historical photo. |
Posted by EL ROCO Photography on September 25, 2009
That is ugly. This could be the picture in the Encyclopedia with the subject heading "Train Wreck." |
Posted by snafubar on September 29, 2009
Now that is a perfect example of why we have anti-climbers now. |
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