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Edison, OH Train Wreck, Dec 1902

Posted October 30th, 2007 by Stu Beitler

Big four express ditched.

Edison O., December 26 --- The east bound Cincinnati and eastern express on the Big Four was derailed at the crossing of the Toledo and Ohio Central Railroad here, while running at a high rate of speed to-day. The accident resulted from a misunderstanding of signals the passenger train going off the track at a derailing switch. One of the two engines attached to the train was totally wrecked. Engineer STUMP and Brakemen REED and LAMPKIN all received slight injuries. No passengers were hurt.

Brooklyn Eagle New York 1902-12-26
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Researched and Transcribed by Stu Beitler. Thank you, Stu!

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