@Randy Harrison posted:Here is a good synopsis of the 1953 wreck of the Federal at Washington, D. C. Union Station as published by the Washington, D. C. Chapter of the National Railroad Historical Society. Though, I personally have done extensive research into this event, This article touches all salient points for a good account of the event. Click the link below:
http://www.dcnrhs.org/learn/wa...-the-federal-express
As an addendum to the above information, the engine crew braced for the impact and climbed out of the engine unhurt, a testament to the superior construction of the GG-1. The Fireman (yes, fireman on an electric locomotive) lived many years after the wreck and, not too many years ago, gave a public talk about his recollections of the wreck. I need to relocate my source on the fireman's talk through the Pennsylvania Railroad Technical and Historical Society (PRRT&HS) of which I am a long-time member. I will post more information on this historic event in the "Real Trains" section of this forum at a later date.
Went through the history again that you posted'... Very interesting.. A clogged peacock'...WHo would have guessed'....
