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Viewing Album: PRR: Burket Collection ~> "Red Arrow" Wreck
By:
Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:
7/11/1946 - 7/11/1946
Album Info:
Here are 28 images of photos relating to the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train that occurred in the early morning hours of Tuesday, 18 February 1947. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are cited when available. All of them come from the William E. Burket Collection. An informative resource is Dennis P. McIlnay's 2010 book entitled "The Wreck Of The Red Arrow: An American Train Tragedy."
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Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Overview, #1 of 3, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of the front page of the New York "Daily Mirror," dated Wednesday, 19 February 1947. Photo Caption: "Wreck of the Red Arrow." The photographer is not identified. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
2/19/1947
Upload Date:
8/10/2022 8:23:52 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 422(4-6-2)
PRR 3771(4-6-2)
Views:
273
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Overview, #2 of 3, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of the front page of the "Altoona Mirror," dated Wednesday, 19 February 1947. Partial Caption: "Work of clearing away wreckage and restoring the westbound tracks began with daylight yesterday at Bennington Curve." Photo by Jim Shafer. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
2/19/1947
Upload Date:
8/10/2022 8:25:04 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
127
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Overview, #3 of 3, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of an undated article by John Manocchio entitled "1947 Red Arrow Train Wreck Recalled." Partial Text: "Twenty-seven people lost their lives and 105 were injured in the Red Arrow train wreck on Feb. 18, 1947. // At 3:25 a.m., the Red Arrow leapt the tracks on Bennington Curve, plunging the first half of the train down 150 feet into Gum Tree Hollow." William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
2/19/1947
Upload Date:
8/10/2022 8:25:55 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
142
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Rescue, #1 of 11, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 18 February 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. By my count, two locomotives, two tenders, and six cars are involved. In the background, an unidentified K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" steam locomotive pulls an eastbound passenger train past the scene. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
2/18/1947
Upload Date:
8/10/2022 8:26:47 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 422(4-6-2)
PRR 3771(4-6-2)
Views:
293
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Rescue, #2 of 11, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 18 February 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. Pictured here are two steam locomotives, two locomotive tenders, and six passenger cars. LEFT (Top to Bottom): PRR Coach #4289, PRR Railway Post Office #5473, and an unidentified locomotive tender. CENTER (L to R): PRR engine #422, PRR engine #3771, and Pullman "Shraders." RIGHT (Top to Bottom): Pullman "East Alton," PRR Diner #7960, and Pullman "McCarr." William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
2/18/1947
Upload Date:
8/10/2022 12:48:50 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 422(4-6-2)
PRR 3771(4-6-2)
Views:
241
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Rescue, #3 of 11, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 18 February 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. Partial "Altoona Mirror" Caption: "In the foreground is the East Alton, Pullman, which had hung half-over the embankment and after being cleared of passengers and luggage was [later] pushed down onto the bank to make room for the rebuilding operations." William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
2/18/1947
Upload Date:
8/10/2022 12:49:37 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
137
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Rescue, #4 of 11, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 18 February 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. Pictured here (L to R) are PRR Diner #7960, Pullman "McCarr," and Pullman "Shraders." The car at the upper right is the Pullman "East Alton." William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
2/18/1947
Upload Date:
8/10/2022 12:50:42 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
166
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Rescue, #5 of 11, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 18 February 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. Pictured here (L to R) are PRR Diner #7960, Pullman "McCarr," and Pullman "Shraders." William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
2/18/1947
Upload Date:
8/10/2022 12:51:36 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
143
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Rescue, #6 of 11, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 18 February 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. Pictured here (L to R) are PRR Diner #7960, Pullman "McCarr," and Pullman "Shraders." Just imagine being injured in a train wreck, freezing, trying to find your way about in the dark in the middle of nowhere! William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
2/18/1947
Upload Date:
8/10/2022 4:32:28 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
100
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Rescue, #7 of 11, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 18 February 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. Partial "Altoona Mirror" Caption: "In the foreground is the East Alton, Pullman, which had hung half-over the embankment and after being cleared of passengers and luggage was [later] pushed down onto the bank to make room for the rebuilding operations." William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
2/18/1947
Upload Date:
8/10/2022 4:33:12 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
110
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Rescue, #8 of 11, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 18 February 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. Pictured here (L to R) are Pullman "Shraders," PRR engine #3771, and PRR Coach #4289. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
2/18/1947
Upload Date:
8/10/2022 4:34:04 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 3771(4-6-2)
Views:
139
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Rescue, #9 of 11, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 18 February 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
2/18/1947
Upload Date:
8/10/2022 10:16:19 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
99
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Rescue, #10 of 11, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 18 February 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow." Pictured here (L to R) are PRR Diner #7960 and Pullman "McCarr." William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
2/18/1947
Upload Date:
8/10/2022 10:17:05 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
150
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Rescue, #11 of 11, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 18 February 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
2/18/1947
Upload Date:
8/10/2022 10:18:01 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
153
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #1 of 14, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 18 February 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
2/18/1947
Upload Date:
8/11/2022 4:46:00 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
133
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #2 of 14, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 18 February 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. Partially visible here is the Pullman "East Alton." William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
2/18/1947
Upload Date:
8/11/2022 4:46:44 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
122
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #3 of 14, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, in late February of 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. This is probably PRR Passenger Coach #4289; it came to rest upside down and backwards at the very edge of the embankment! William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
2/25/1947
Upload Date:
8/11/2022 4:47:33 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
122
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #4 of 14, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, in late February of 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. This is probably PRR Passenger Coach #4289; it came to rest upside down and backwards at the very edge of the embankment! William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
2/25/1947
Upload Date:
8/11/2022 4:48:13 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
168
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #5 of 14
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, in early March of 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. PRR engine #3771 has been recovered and placed upon the rails once again. #3771 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1920 and scrapped in April of 1947 after 27 years of faithful service. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
3/1/1947
Upload Date:
8/12/2022 6:23:54 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Wreck
Locomotives:
PRR 3771(4-6-2)
Views:
326
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #6 of 14, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, in early March of 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. PRR engine #422 is about to be pulled up the embankment by four steam-powered derricks. #422 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and scrapped in April of 1947 after 30 years of service. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
3/1/1947
Upload Date:
8/11/2022 12:20:50 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 422(4-6-2)
Views:
211
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #7 of 14, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, in early March of 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. PRR engine #422 is about to be pulled up the embankment by four steam-powered derricks. #422 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and scrapped in April of 1947 after 30 years of service. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
3/1/1947
Upload Date:
8/11/2022 12:21:42 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 422(4-6-2)
Views:
204
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #8 of 14, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, in early March of 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. PRR engine #422 is about to be pulled up the embankment by four steam-powered derricks. #422 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and scrapped in April of 1947. PRR engine #3771 has already been recovered and is visible at the upper right of the photo; it's a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in June of 1920 and scrapped in April of 1947. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
3/1/1947
Upload Date:
8/11/2022 12:22:35 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 422(4-6-2)
PRR 3771(4-6-2)
Views:
194
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #9 of 14, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, in early March of 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. PRR engine #422 is being pulled up the embankment by four steam-powered derricks. #422 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and scrapped in April of 1947 after 30 years of service. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
3/1/1947
Upload Date:
8/11/2022 12:23:25 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 422(4-6-2)
Views:
248
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #10 of 14, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, in early March of 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. PRR engine #422 has been pulled up the embankment, almost level with trackside. #422 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and scrapped in April of 1947 after 30 years of service. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
3/1/1947
Upload Date:
8/11/2022 4:56:48 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 422(4-6-2)
Views:
192
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #11 of 14, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, in early March of 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. PRR engine #422 has been pulled up the embankment and the cables are being removed. #422 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and scrapped in April of 1947 after 30 years of service. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
3/1/1947
Upload Date:
8/11/2022 4:57:47 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 422(4-6-2)
Views:
225
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #12 of 14, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, in early March of 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. PRR engine #422 has been set upright and placed upon the rails once again. #422 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and scrapped in April of 1947 after 30 years of faithful service. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
3/1/1947
Upload Date:
8/11/2022 4:58:42 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 422(4-6-2)
Views:
200
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #13 of 14
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, in early March of 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. PRR engine #422 has been set upright and placed upon the rails once again. #422 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and scrapped in April of 1947 after 30 years of faithful service. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
3/1/1947
Upload Date:
8/12/2022 6:21:15 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 422(4-6-2)
Views:
222
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #14 of 14
Description:
WB. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 12 March 1947. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad's engine #422, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and scrapped in April of 1947 after 30 years of faithful service. In this context, it awaits scrapping while parked in the storage yard at the PRR's Erecting & Machine Shop in Juniata. Note the cracked "422" keystone on the smokebox. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
3/12/1947
Upload Date:
8/12/2022 6:22:55 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Wreck
Locomotives:
PRR 422(4-6-2)
Views:
270
Comments:
1
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