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Original 1903 Purdue Special Train Wreck Antique Photo
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A truly sad event in the history of Indiana and the Purdue Boilermakers. On October 31, 1903 the first Football Special chartered to carry the team and fans to Indianapolis wrecked as it was closing in on Union Station. A clerk up the line had failed to inform a yardmaster of the approaching trains. As the Special closed in on 18th St., the engineer rounded the bend to see a coal train being pushed. He threw the engine into reverse, set the emergency brake and jumped. In an instant the train was scattered about the tracks. 17 people were killed that day including 14 players. In 2003 Purdue University remembered this day by dedicating Ross-Ade Tunnel to the victims and survivors. Each and every time the Boilermakers make their way onto the field they will pass below a plaquee recounting the disaster. This photo freezes in time that fateful day. It is of remarkable quality and shows only little wear considering its age. You can see from the photos that it is in excellent condition. A true piece of history that you can own for yourself. My loss is your gain. Good luck. LOW starting bid with NO RESERVE!! Thanks for looking and if you have any questions feel free to email me!! Feel safe in your bidding with my 100% feedback rating!!Be sure to add me to your favorites list ! Check out my other items !Sign up for PayPal ; the fast, easy, and secure way to pay online.Unless insurance is purchased I am not responsible for any item once it leaves my home. Insurance is not required but is highly recommended. I have noticed that the pictures I took look really yellow, the actual photo is not. It does have some slight yellowing due to age but not to the extreme that the pictures show. These are wonderful quality photos.
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