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July 23, 1904
Martinsburg Herald
Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
Two attempts to wreck Baltimore & Ohio trains near Winchester by piling ties on the track were thwarted when engineers spotted the obstructions in time. Detectives searched for the perpetrators.
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TIES PILED ON TRACK.
Two Attempts Made to Wreck Trains Near Winchester.
Two determined efforts were made Tuesday morning to wreck trains of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad two miles south of Winchester.
When the eastbound freight was approaching that city at high speed Engineer Charles Payne saw over twenty railroad ties piled upon the track, but was able to stop his train just as the ties were reached.
Several hours later a westbound train was approaching the same spot and the engine saw the same ties piled on the track just in time to stop the train before running into the obstruction.
Detectives were immediately sent out and the entire country was searched without locating the would-be train wreckers.
Two Attempts Made to Wreck Trains Near Winchester.
Two determined efforts were made Tuesday morning to wreck trains of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad two miles south of Winchester.
When the eastbound freight was approaching that city at high speed Engineer Charles Payne saw over twenty railroad ties piled upon the track, but was able to stop his train just as the ties were reached.
Several hours later a westbound train was approaching the same spot and the engine saw the same ties piled on the track just in time to stop the train before running into the obstruction.
Detectives were immediately sent out and the entire country was searched without locating the would-be train wreckers.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Mystery
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Train Wreck Attempt
Railroad Ties
Winchester
Baltimore & Ohio
Sabotage
What entities or persons were involved?
Charles Payne
Where did it happen?
Two Miles South Of Winchester
Story Details
Key Persons
Charles Payne
Location
Two Miles South Of Winchester
Event Date
Tuesday Morning
Story Details
Two determined efforts to wreck Baltimore & Ohio trains two miles south of Winchester by piling over twenty railroad ties on the track; eastbound freight engineer Charles Payne stops in time, later westbound train also averts collision; detectives search unsuccessfully for the perpetrators.