Locomotive "Socrates," the only survivor of the Ashtabula Train Disaster of the 1870's
From: "Joe Daniels" joedan123@gmail.com
I am attempting to find information on a 1800's locomotive named "Socrates." It was the only survivor of the Ashtabula Train Disaster of the 1870's. I have not been able to locate a single detail as to the fate of this locomotive.
I found one report that said it was put on display during the memorial service but I can't find out what happened to it after. ...
—Joe Daniels
I am attempting to find information on a 1800's locomotive named "Socrates." It was the only survivor of the Ashtabula Train Disaster of the 1870's. I have not been able to locate a single detail as to the fate of this locomotive.
I found one report that said it was put on display during the memorial service but I can't find out what happened to it after. ...
—Joe Daniels
posted from CPRR Discussion Group at 8:32 AM
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From: "Joe Daniels" joedan123@gmail.com
It was part of the No 5 Pacific Express train. The railroad was the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad. The accident occurred on December 29, 1876. It was the lead locomotive. The trailing one, named the Columbia, along with the rest of the 11 passenger cars were destroyed in the accident. ...
—Joseph
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