1931's First Railway Accident 1931

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Full title reads; "Carlisle. 1931's First Railway Disaster - let us hope it will be the last! Three killed and 34 injured in disaster to Scotch Express."

Carlisle, Cumberland.

Pan along scene of accident. A crashed LNER (London North Eastern Railway) locomotive lies on its side. People...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
8124
Sort Number:
31/003
Time in/Out:
01:46:35:00 / 01:47:51:00
Canister:
31/3
Film ID:
753.32
Issue Date:
08/01/1931

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