Original 1947 AP Wirephoto showing a severe Santa Fe Super Chief derailment near Raton, New Mexico. According to the original caption, two Pullman cars jackknifed across the tracks and a trestle after the train derailed in northern New Mexico, injuring 20 of its 159 passengers. The image shows passenger cars twisted and piled amid extensive wreckage. The separate original caption accompanies the photograph. Measures approximately 8¼ x 6¼ inches. Note the tape remaining on the corners, along with typical age, handling wear and newsroom/archive use as pictured. This came from the archive of a Pittsburgh area newspaper. Strong passenger train disaster imagery with Santa Fe Super Chief subject matter.
