Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad No. 5604 boiler explosion, “probably caused by low water” These are pictures and notes from a bystander at the wreck and sent to Wells Hale and Mary Ann Wescott, parents of Wells J.
Train Wreck 2
These are pictures and notes from a bystander at the wreck and sent to Wells Hale and Mary Ann Wescott, parents of Wells J.
Train Wreck 3
I marked the pole under wich you boy was found. I found him on top of the bank (sic). Note: He was thrown 600 feet. These are pictures and notes from a bystander at the wreck and sent to Wells Hale and Mary Ann Wescott, parents of Wells J.
Train Wreck 4
the spot on this picture indicates where the engineer was found right near the engine back of the tender, the X is where the fireman was found (sic). Note: Fireman Joseph Homola of Farmington, Engineer Schrafer. These are pictures and notes from a bystander at the wreck and sent to Wells Hale and Mary Ann Wescott, parents of Wells J.
Train Wreck 5
boiler was thrown 400 feet from engine, it struck the ground twice before it landed. These are pictures and notes from a bystander at the wreck and sent to Wells Hale and Mary Ann Wescott, parents of Wells J.