B&O RR Train Wreck 1907

June 5, 1907

M.R. Div. B&O Railroad

Kitty’s Cut, West Virginia

No. 2

The number on the engine is 1648. The men are unknown.

On one of the box cars has a sign ‘Cotton Belt Route’ . Also an advertisement for Royster Fertilizer, FSR. And one that appears to be for Byers Co. which made wrought iron for building locomotives and sky scrapers. The letters ‘STLSW 21126’ are printed on the sliding door and the box car.

The back reads:

Gene, You might have been in it.

Sam 7/12/07

Kitty’s Cut may be located in Shinnston, WV. There is a bridge named Kitty’s Cut Bridge. Harrison County. If you know anything about the area where this train wreck was located or anything about the wreck, we’d love more information!! [email protected]

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