| 1931’s FIRST RAILWAY ACCIDENT Wreckage of crashed steam train in Carlisle. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5436 |
| Catalog #: | 243711 | |
| Clip Number: | 243711-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 31/3 | |
| Timecode: | 01.58.45 - 02.00.43 | |
| Location: | Carlisle, Cumberland | |
| Year Shot: | 1931 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DISASTERS: Train Wrecks LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK | |
| Description: | GAZETTE “Carlisle. 1931’s First Railway Disaster - let us hope it will be the last! Three killed and 34 injured in disaster to Scotch Express.” Carlisle, Cumberland. Pan along scene of accident. A crashed LNER (London North Eastern Railway) locomotive lies on its side. People are working around the wreck. Various shots of wrecked train cars. More shots of wreckage of steam train. | |


