The wreckage of probably a Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific passenger train after a bridge collapse near Vona (Kit Carson County), Colorado. Shows a train derailment on the bridge. Crushed and overturned railroad cars lie in the river, some cars hang over the remaining edge of the bridge.
Date
1929
Notes
Title supplied.; Written on photofile envelope: "Bridge washed out / train wrecked".; R7001869287
Description
1 photonegative : glass ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.)
Is Part Of
Harry M. Rhoads photograph collection.
Subject
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company--Disasters--1920-1930.; Kit Carson County (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Bridge failures--Colorado--Kit Carson County--1920-1930.; Railroad accidents--Colorado--Kit Carson County--1920-1930.; Streams--Colorado--Kit Carson County--1920-1930.
Source
Source: Morey Engle.
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
