Finally raise big engine from canal depths

Finally raise big engine from canal depths

Engine 8419 of the New York Central lines

An article from the August 15, 1929 edition of the Welland Tribune about a crashed train engine finally being removed from the Welland Canal the day before on August 14. The crash had happened on June 28, and it took multiple attempts to remove it.

Welland Tribune

Welland Public Library Microfilm Collection

1929/08/15

Welland Tribune

Four pictures of the incident have also been uploaded here:

New York Central Train Engine Freshly Removed From Welland Canal, c. 1929

Attempt to Remove New York Central Train Engine from Welland Canal, c. 1929

Baggage Car at Welland Canal Bridge 15, c. 1929

Microfilm

English

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Microfilm cabinet - 071.1338 WEL Tri #42

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