Collision on the Western Extension R.R., N.B., 1872
THF622054 / Collision on the Western Extension R.R., N.B., 1872
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Artifact Overview
Accidents were frightfully common on 19th-century railroads. Crude equipment, poor signaling, and uncoordinated timekeeping all contributed to the problem. This illustration shows the aftermath of a head-on collision between two trains in the Canadian province of New Brunswick in 1872.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Print (Visual work)
Date Made
1872
Subject Date
1872
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
82.129.1244
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Wood engraving (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 7.313 in
Width: 10.188 in
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