Description: Rare 1890 Cabinet Card Photo of Philadelphia Reading Pa. Train Wreck at Shoemakersville, Pa. This photograph shows the aftermath of a horrific train wreck on the Reading Railroad at Shoemakersville, Pa. on September 19, 1890. There was a collision of a freight train and a coal train. The collision of the two trains was followed by a third collision when the Philadelphia and Reading express train with 135 to 150 passengers on board crashed into the train cars on the tracks. Some of the cars from the passenger train went down the embankment into the Schuylkill River. This cabinet card measures approximately 8" x 5". There is wear around the edges. This does not impact main image. See photos for condition. All sales to U.S. address only. Item ships within one business day of receipt of payment. Sales tax charged as applicable. Thank you for your interest!
Price: 125 USD
Location: Garfield, New Jersey
End Time: 2024-11-27T02:11:51.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Format: Cabinet Card
Type: Photograph
Subject: Travel & Transportation
Date of Creation: 1890-1899
Photo Type: Cabinet Photo
