Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Derailed train engine is surrounded by bystanders and railroad workers. The numbers "4355" and "76" can be seen on its front. Two railroad tracks are present, including the one the engine is derailed from. In the distance, power lines, houses, and trees can be seen. The Southern Pacific Railroad locomotive had collided with a seven-ton sand truck on the train tracks in Glendale. A dozen people were injured, with no fatalities. Related to article, "Trainwreck in Glendale Hurts Dozen," Los Angeles Times, October 20, 1935. Handwritten on negative: S.P. train wreck Glendale, 10-19-35 Text from negative sleeve: 2570-- Train Wreck, S.P. = Glendale, 10-19-35, [Stamped:] OCT 23 1935
Type
image
Format
b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1429_9033 ark:/21198/zz002dh1bf
Language
No linguistic content
Subject
Disaster Transportation Railroad accidents--California--Glendale Spectators--California--Glendale Southern Pacific Railroad Company
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