Southern Rwy Head On Collision         
Here is a dramatic photo of Southern GP38-2 #5122 mid-air after a head on collision near Claremont, North Carolina. A note attached to the photo state "CTPO82701-8-27/74-CLAREMONT, N.C.:Two Southern Railway trains collided 8/27 near hear, injuring three persons. The double-engine collided with the westbound train pulling eight cars. (UPI jm/dd"
Date: 8/27/1974 Location: Claremont, NC   Map Show Claremont on a rail map Views: 475 Collection Of:   Gary Everhart
Locomotives: SOU 5122(GP38-2) SOU 2557(GP30)    Author:  Gary Everhart
Southern Rwy Head On Collision
Picture Categories: Roster,Wreck This picture is part of album:  Southern Rwy Accident - Claremont, NC
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