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November 13, 1873
Worcester Daily Press
Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts
What is this article about?
A freight train on the Stony Brook railroad derailed at Ayer, Mass., on Nov. 12, crashing into the engine house and damaging engines Chelmsford and Nashua, plus several cars. The crew jumped off unharmed, with conductor Mr. Lawrence sustaining minor injuries.
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Railroad Accident at Ayer.
Ayer, Mass., Nov. 12.—There was a bad smash-up on the Stony Brook railroad at Ayer this morning about 6 o'clock. The freight train from Lowell followed the engine after separating instead of going into the yard, driving the engine Chelmsford into the engine house, where the engine Nashua was stationed, and driving the engine Nashua through the end of the house, smashing both engines badly and damaging several cars. The engineer, fireman and brakeman jumped off and were not hurt. Mr. Lawrence, the conductor, jumped from the top of a box car and was not seriously hurt. The engine and cars were together when they passed the switch so that they could not have time to switch the cars.
Ayer, Mass., Nov. 12.—There was a bad smash-up on the Stony Brook railroad at Ayer this morning about 6 o'clock. The freight train from Lowell followed the engine after separating instead of going into the yard, driving the engine Chelmsford into the engine house, where the engine Nashua was stationed, and driving the engine Nashua through the end of the house, smashing both engines badly and damaging several cars. The engineer, fireman and brakeman jumped off and were not hurt. Mr. Lawrence, the conductor, jumped from the top of a box car and was not seriously hurt. The engine and cars were together when they passed the switch so that they could not have time to switch the cars.
What sub-type of article is it?
Accident
Transportation
What keywords are associated?
Railroad Accident
Stony Brook Railroad
Ayer Mass
Train Smash Up
Engine Damage
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Lawrence
Where did it happen?
Ayer, Mass.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Ayer, Mass.
Event Date
Nov. 12.
Key Persons
Mr. Lawrence
Outcome
no serious injuries; both engines badly smashed, several cars damaged.
Event Details
Freight train from Lowell separated from its engine but followed it instead of entering the yard, driving engine Chelmsford into the engine house and pushing engine Nashua through the end wall around 6 a.m.