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Little Falls Gulf Curve crash of 1903
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On August 23, 1903, at 7:33 a.m. a westbound newspaper train of the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad, originating in New York City, derailed in Little Falls, New York due to excessive speed on a curve, killing two crew members - the engineer and fireman. The train consisted of engine number 2941, baggage cars 2570 and 2535, and horse car 2312. Background The train originated in New York City at 3:00 a.m. All three cars were loaded with New York newspapers destined for upstate New York from Albany to Buffalo and Canada. According to the survivors, the train was approximately 15 minutes behind schedule and the engineer was trying to make up time. |
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