Tragic sight of a troop train wreck being pulled by SOU 2-8-2 #6941. A note on back of the photo states "Southern Ry No 6941 Wreck of Troop train, Sandersville, Miss, Jan 29,1941 - 1 killed 30 injured." One online source mentions that the troop train was carrying mostly Indiana recruits to a Mississippi boot camp. Unknown photographer. |
Date:
1/29/1941 |
Location:
Sandersville, MS Map  |
Views:
412 |
Collection Of:

Gary Everhart |
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Author: Gary Everhart
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Picture Categories: RollingStock,Steam,Wreck |
This picture is part of album: Southern Rwy Troop Train Wreck - 1/29/1941 |