Site of Horrific Crash         
On 11-30-73, this was the site where three good trainmen lost their lives as the result of senseless vandalism and sabotage. Unknown persons broke the switch which sent a sb freight into the house track. Freight was running at 40mph and target was displaying normal movement, but was lined into side track. It hit head on with a single unit was being that was being used for a local. Two engines were destroyed in the collision.
Date: 2/14/2016 Location: Cotulla, TX Views: 44 Collection Of:   Randy Curlin
Author:  Randy Curlin
Site of Horrific Crash
Picture Categories: Track This picture is part of album:  Central and South Texas Feb 2016
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