Virginian Railway - 1949 Wreck at Cirtsville

From West Virginia Railroads - Model Railroading

On March 9, 1949, sixteen cars and two steam locomotives, both 2-8-8-2 Mallets, derailed at Cirtsville crossing. A "cocked" switch was believed to be the cause of the accident.

WVePostcards.com provides the photos from the scene of the wreck, at the following pages.

Virginian Railway - 1949 Wreck at Cirtsville - Page #1 (http://www.wvepostcards.com/railroads-vgn-wreck/index.php)

Virginian Railway - 1949 Wreck at Cirtsville - Page #2 (http://www.wvepostcards.com/railroads-vgn-wreck/index2.php)